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	During Autumn 381YE, a group of scholars working at [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|the Lyceum]] in [[Madruga]] undertook an extensive program of research to explore ritual [[enchantment\|enchantments]] that empowered [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] to wield more powerful magic.		During Autumn 381YE, a group of scholars working at [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|the Lyceum]] in [[Madruga]] undertook an extensive program of research to explore ritual [[enchantment\|enchantments]] that empowered [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] to wield more powerful magic.

	Four of the six known rituals included in the body of Imperial lore each draw on the power of a specific [[eternal]] of the realm – [[Arhallogen]] for [[Fire in the Blood]]; [[Ephisis]] for [[Balanced Scales of Lann]]; [[Sorin]] for [[Sorin's Rite of Agony]]; and [[Kimus]] for [[~~Crystaline~~ Focus of Aesh]]. The remaining two rituals – [[Sift the Dreamscape's Sands]] and [[Prowess of the Golden Magician\|Noble Mien of the Hawk Lords]] appeared anomalous – they did not seem to draw on the power of an eternal.		Four of the six known rituals included in the body of Imperial lore each draw on the power of a specific [[eternal]] of the realm – [[Arhallogen]] for [[Fire in the Blood]]; [[Ephisis]] for [[Balanced Scales of Lann]]; [[Sorin]] for [[Sorin's Rite of Agony]]; and [[Kimus]] for [[Crystalline Focus of Aesh]]. The remaining two rituals – [[Sift the Dreamscape's Sands]] and [[Prowess of the Golden Magician\|Noble Mien of the Hawk Lords]] appeared anomalous – they did not seem to draw on the power of an eternal.

	The research of the Lyceum cabal uncovered evidence that Noble Mien in fact draws on the power of the Summer Mage, Meraud of the Island-Lake. This discovery added credence to the theory that the dreamscape “visited” as part of the enchantment created with Sift the Dreamscape's Sands was the domain of an enigmatic but unknown eternal.		The research of the Lyceum cabal uncovered evidence that Noble Mien in fact draws on the power of the Summer Mage, Meraud of the Island-Lake. This discovery added credence to the theory that the dreamscape “visited” as part of the enchantment created with Sift the Dreamscape's Sands was the domain of an enigmatic but unknown eternal.

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	While not the oldest coven in Willstone, they were among the most publicly visible. Several contemporary records mention their presence at Anvil, and describe them as being fierce proponents of closer ties between nations. Elred Firetongue speculates in ''Fire and Steel''; the first century of the Empire that they campaigned tirelessly not only for stronger relations with their Imperial neighbours, but were also loud supporters of the need to claim Redoubt for the Empire (and by extension Urizen). He further suggests that they had designs on the [[Senate]] – no doubt supported by their allies in the [[Military Council]].		While not the oldest coven in Willstone, they were among the most publicly visible. Several contemporary records mention their presence at Anvil, and describe them as being fierce proponents of closer ties between nations. Elred Firetongue speculates in ''Fire and Steel''; the first century of the Empire that they campaigned tirelessly not only for stronger relations with their Imperial neighbours, but were also loud supporters of the need to claim Redoubt for the Empire (and by extension Urizen). He further suggests that they had designs on the [[Senate]] – no doubt supported by their allies in the [[Military Council]].

	And allies they had – their popularity is remarked upon both letters and journals kept at Willstone and mentions in ''Willard's Muster'' (a treatise on a number of collections of fragmentary letters passed between generals of the early Military Council uncovered in 341YE in Anvil). They went out of their way to woo the [[general\|generals]], regularly volunteering to place potent enchantments on the Imperial armies during the regular Solstice and Equinox meetings at Anvil. More than one member of the coven served as [[Warmage\|Imperial Warmage]] during the comparatively brief time between Urizen becoming part of the Empire and the final destruction of the coven. Several prominent members are mentioned by name – Gaia Meneaus and Idira Redmane who both served as Warmage, Herodotus the Sharp who had a brief but glorious tenure as Summer [[archmage]] and died during the liberation of Miaren at the tendrils of vallorn beasts, and Juiba of Willstone who held the [[Syrene's Wisdom]] [[~~Bourse\|~~Bourse]] seat for almost three years.		And allies they had – their popularity is remarked upon both letters and journals kept at Willstone and mentions in ''Willard's Muster'' (a treatise on a number of collections of fragmentary letters passed between generals of the early Military Council uncovered in 341YE in Anvil). They went out of their way to woo the [[general\|generals]], regularly volunteering to place potent enchantments on the Imperial armies during the regular Solstice and Equinox meetings at Anvil. More than one member of the coven served as [[Warmage\|Imperial Warmage]] during the comparatively brief time between Urizen becoming part of the Empire and the final destruction of the coven. Several prominent members are mentioned by name – Gaia Meneaus and Idira Redmane who both served as Warmage, Herodotus the Sharp who had a brief but glorious tenure as Summer [[archmage]] and died during the liberation of Miaren at the tendrils of vallorn beasts, and Juiba of Willstone who held the [[Syrene's Wisdom]] [[Bourse]] seat for almost three years.

	Ironically, the coven met its final end during the Scouring of Redoubt. During the Summer Solstice 54YE the heroes of the Empire launched a brutal strike against the orc commanders through the Sentinel Gate. Trapped behind enemy lines while attempting to seize control of a regio, cut off from the main body of the Imperial assault, the coven and the sentinels who protected them were butchered, many of their bodies never recovered. Their names are recorded on one of the stone monuments that dot the hills below Willstone.		Ironically, the coven met its final end during the Scouring of Redoubt. During the Summer Solstice 54YE the heroes of the Empire launched a brutal strike against the orc commanders through the Sentinel Gate. Trapped behind enemy lines while attempting to seize control of a regio, cut off from the main body of the Imperial assault, the coven and the sentinels who protected them were butchered, many of their bodies never recovered. Their names are recorded on one of the stone monuments that dot the hills below Willstone.

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	As part of Genevieve de Sangcoure's ''Machinations of the Lords and Ladies of Summer'', written in 307YE, she examines the fragmentary records of the de Cassilon/Sywarden “squabble” and suggests that what may actually be going on here are two covens both struggling to gain the approval of an eternal patron. While the only evidence other than a few minor side-notes in texts of dubious pre-Nicovar provenance seems to be hearsay, she speculates that the Skywarden were allied with the eternal [[Jaheris]].		As part of Genevieve de Sangcoure's ''Machinations of the Lords and Ladies of Summer'', written in 307YE, she examines the fragmentary records of the de Cassilon/Sywarden “squabble” and suggests that what may actually be going on here are two covens both struggling to gain the approval of an eternal patron. While the only evidence other than a few minor side-notes in texts of dubious pre-Nicovar provenance seems to be hearsay, she speculates that the Skywarden were allied with the eternal [[Jaheris]].

	By outmaneuvering the deCassilon and gaining the support of their fellow magicians of Urizen, they offended a nation traditionally predisposed to aid Jaheris' beloved enemy, [[Eleonaris]]. Given the Dawnish mages retreated from the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] in high dudgeon for several seasons after their ritual was “stolen” they may also have helped their fellow Urizen to consolidate their gain in the early Conclave at the expense of Dawn's [[earl#enchanter\|enchanters]].		By outmaneuvering the deCassilon and gaining the support of their fellow magicians of Urizen, they offended a nation traditionally predisposed to aid Jaheris' beloved enemy, [[Eleonaris]]. Given the Dawnish mages retreated from the [[Conclave]] in high dudgeon for several seasons after their ritual was “stolen” they may also have helped their fellow Urizen to consolidate their gain in the early Conclave at the expense of Dawn's [[earl#enchanter\|enchanters]].

	==The Star of Evening==		==The Star of Evening==

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	While not the oldest coven in Willstone, they were among the most publicly visible. Several contemporary records mention their presence at Anvil, and describe them as being fierce proponents of closer ties between nations. Elred Firetongue speculates in ''Fire and Steel''; the first century of the Empire that they campaigned tirelessly not only for stronger relations with their Imperial neighbours, but were also loud supporters of the need to claim Redoubt for the Empire (and by extension Urizen). He further suggests that they had designs on the [[Senate]] – no doubt supported by their allies in the [[Military Council]].		While not the oldest coven in Willstone, they were among the most publicly visible. Several contemporary records mention their presence at Anvil, and describe them as being fierce proponents of closer ties between nations. Elred Firetongue speculates in ''Fire and Steel''; the first century of the Empire that they campaigned tirelessly not only for stronger relations with their Imperial neighbours, but were also loud supporters of the need to claim Redoubt for the Empire (and by extension Urizen). He further suggests that they had designs on the [[Senate]] – no doubt supported by their allies in the [[Military Council]].

	And allies they had – their popularity is remarked upon both letters and journals kept at Willstone and mentions in ''Willard's Muster'' (a treatise on a number of collections of fragmentary letters passed between generals of the early Military Council uncovered in 341YE in Anvil). They went out of their way to woo the [[general\|generals]], regularly volunteering to place potent enchantments on the Imperial armies during the regular Solstice and Equinox meetings at Anvil. More than one member of the coven served as [[Warmage\|Imperial Warmage]] during the comparatively brief time between Urizen becoming part of the Empire and the final destruction of the coven. Several prominent members are mentioned by name – Gaia Meneaus and Idira Redmane who both served as Warmage, Herodotus the Sharp who had a brief but glorious tenure as Summer [[archmage]] and died during the liberation of Miaren at the tendrils of vallorn beasts, and Juiba of Willstone who held the [[Syrene's Wisdom]] [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse\|Bourse]] seat for almost three years.		And allies they had – their popularity is remarked upon both letters and journals kept at Willstone and mentions in ''Willard's Muster'' (a treatise on a number of collections of fragmentary letters passed between generals of the early Military Council uncovered in 341YE in Anvil). They went out of their way to woo the [[general\|generals]], regularly volunteering to place potent enchantments on the Imperial armies during the regular Solstice and Equinox meetings at Anvil. More than one member of the coven served as [[Warmage\|Imperial Warmage]] during the comparatively brief time between Urizen becoming part of the Empire and the final destruction of the coven. Several prominent members are mentioned by name – Gaia Meneaus and Idira Redmane who both served as Warmage, Herodotus the Sharp who had a brief but glorious tenure as Summer [[archmage]] and died during the liberation of Miaren at the tendrils of vallorn beasts, and Juiba of Willstone who held the [[Syrene's Wisdom]] [[Bourse\|Bourse]] seat for almost three years.

	Ironically, the coven met its final end during the Scouring of Redoubt. During the Summer Solstice 54YE the heroes of the Empire launched a brutal strike against the orc commanders through the Sentinel Gate. Trapped behind enemy lines while attempting to seize control of a regio, cut off from the main body of the Imperial assault, the coven and the sentinels who protected them were butchered, many of their bodies never recovered. Their names are recorded on one of the stone monuments that dot the hills below Willstone.		Ironically, the coven met its final end during the Scouring of Redoubt. During the Summer Solstice 54YE the heroes of the Empire launched a brutal strike against the orc commanders through the Sentinel Gate. Trapped behind enemy lines while attempting to seize control of a regio, cut off from the main body of the Imperial assault, the coven and the sentinels who protected them were butchered, many of their bodies never recovered. Their names are recorded on one of the stone monuments that dot the hills below Willstone.

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	==Fire from the Heavens==		==Fire from the Heavens==
	For most of their existence, the Star of Evening were the only coven known to perform a ritual known as Fire from the Heavens. Despite pressure from their peers in Urizen, from the Conclave, and even the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]], they refused point blank to allow anyone other than a member of the coven master the ritual and would not allow it to be included in the body of Imperial lore.		For most of their existence, the Star of Evening were the only coven known to perform a ritual known as Fire from the Heavens. Despite pressure from their peers in Urizen, from the Conclave, and even the [[Synod]], they refused point blank to allow anyone other than a member of the coven master the ritual and would not allow it to be included in the body of Imperial lore.

	This refusal appears at odds with their otherwise pro-Imperial stance. If I might speculate for a moment it is possible that there may have been more than Urizeni desire to control magic at work. This ritual predates the Lyceum, and [[Morrow#The_Halls_of_Knowledge\|the Halls of Knowledge]], and is likely to have been the result of decades of careful work. If the eternal [[Meraud]] was involved – as seems very likely – it is not beyond the realms of possibility that part of the arrangement that allowed the ritual to be completed in the first place may have been a requirement that only the Star of Evening were ever to master it. Such agreements are by no means uncommon when eternals aid mortals in the codification of magical effects.		This refusal appears at odds with their otherwise pro-Imperial stance. If I might speculate for a moment it is possible that there may have been more than Urizeni desire to control magic at work. This ritual predates the Lyceum, and [[Morrow#The_Halls_of_Knowledge\|the Halls of Knowledge]], and is likely to have been the result of decades of careful work. If the eternal [[Meraud]] was involved – as seems very likely – it is not beyond the realms of possibility that part of the arrangement that allowed the ritual to be completed in the first place may have been a requirement that only the Star of Evening were ever to master it. Such agreements are by no means uncommon when eternals aid mortals in the codification of magical effects.

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	The Star of Evening, again according to records held by Willstone spire itself, was an accomplished coven specialising in the magic of Summer and, to a lesser degree, the more martial elements of Autumn magic. Founded in pre Imperial times, they represented an influential voice in spire politics until their tragic loss amid the [[Imperial_history#.2854_YE.29_Scouring_of_Redoubt\|Scouring of Redoubt]] that took place during the reign of [[Empress Richilde]].		The Star of Evening, again according to records held by Willstone spire itself, was an accomplished coven specialising in the magic of Summer and, to a lesser degree, the more martial elements of Autumn magic. Founded in pre Imperial times, they represented an influential voice in spire politics until their tragic loss amid the [[Imperial_history#.2854_YE.29_Scouring_of_Redoubt\|Scouring of Redoubt]] that took place during the reign of [[Empress Richilde]].

	While not the oldest coven in Willstone, they were among the most publicly visible. Several contemporary records mention their presence at Anvil, and describe them as being fierce proponents of closer ties between nations. Elred Firetongue speculates in ''Fire and Steel''; the first century of the Empire that they campaigned tirelessly not only for stronger relations with their Imperial neighbours, but were also loud supporters of the need to claim Redoubt for the Empire (and by extension Urizen). He further suggests that they had designs on the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] – no doubt supported by their allies in the [[Military Council]].		While not the oldest coven in Willstone, they were among the most publicly visible. Several contemporary records mention their presence at Anvil, and describe them as being fierce proponents of closer ties between nations. Elred Firetongue speculates in ''Fire and Steel''; the first century of the Empire that they campaigned tirelessly not only for stronger relations with their Imperial neighbours, but were also loud supporters of the need to claim Redoubt for the Empire (and by extension Urizen). He further suggests that they had designs on the [[Senate]] – no doubt supported by their allies in the [[Military Council]].

	And allies they had – their popularity is remarked upon both letters and journals kept at Willstone and mentions in ''Willard's Muster'' (a treatise on a number of collections of fragmentary letters passed between generals of the early Military Council uncovered in 341YE in Anvil). They went out of their way to woo the [[general\|generals]], regularly volunteering to place potent enchantments on the Imperial armies during the regular Solstice and Equinox meetings at Anvil. More than one member of the coven served as [[Warmage\|Imperial Warmage]] during the comparatively brief time between Urizen becoming part of the Empire and the final destruction of the coven. Several prominent members are mentioned by name – Gaia Meneaus and Idira Redmane who both served as Warmage, Herodotus the Sharp who had a brief but glorious tenure as Summer [[archmage]] and died during the liberation of Miaren at the tendrils of vallorn beasts, and Juiba of Willstone who held the [[Syrene's Wisdom]] [[Imperial Bourse\|Bourse]] seat for almost three years.		And allies they had – their popularity is remarked upon both letters and journals kept at Willstone and mentions in ''Willard's Muster'' (a treatise on a number of collections of fragmentary letters passed between generals of the early Military Council uncovered in 341YE in Anvil). They went out of their way to woo the [[general\|generals]], regularly volunteering to place potent enchantments on the Imperial armies during the regular Solstice and Equinox meetings at Anvil. More than one member of the coven served as [[Warmage\|Imperial Warmage]] during the comparatively brief time between Urizen becoming part of the Empire and the final destruction of the coven. Several prominent members are mentioned by name – Gaia Meneaus and Idira Redmane who both served as Warmage, Herodotus the Sharp who had a brief but glorious tenure as Summer [[archmage]] and died during the liberation of Miaren at the tendrils of vallorn beasts, and Juiba of Willstone who held the [[Syrene's Wisdom]] [[Imperial Bourse\|Bourse]] seat for almost three years.

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	The Star of Evening, again according to records held by Willstone spire itself, was an accomplished coven specialising in the magic of Summer and, to a lesser degree, the more martial elements of Autumn magic. Founded in pre Imperial times, they represented an influential voice in spire politics until their tragic loss amid the [[Imperial_history#.2854_YE.29_Scouring_of_Redoubt\|Scouring of Redoubt]] that took place during the reign of [[Empress Richilde]].		The Star of Evening, again according to records held by Willstone spire itself, was an accomplished coven specialising in the magic of Summer and, to a lesser degree, the more martial elements of Autumn magic. Founded in pre Imperial times, they represented an influential voice in spire politics until their tragic loss amid the [[Imperial_history#.2854_YE.29_Scouring_of_Redoubt\|Scouring of Redoubt]] that took place during the reign of [[Empress Richilde]].

	While not the oldest coven in Willstone, they were among the most publicly visible. Several contemporary records mention their presence at Anvil, and describe them as being fierce proponents of closer ties between nations. Elred Firetongue speculates in ''Fire and Steel''; the first century of the Empire that they campaigned tirelessly not only for stronger relations with their Imperial neighbours, but were also loud supporters of the need to claim Redoubt for the Empire (and by extension Urizen). He further suggests that they had designs on the [[Imperial Senate]] – no doubt supported by their allies in the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council]].		While not the oldest coven in Willstone, they were among the most publicly visible. Several contemporary records mention their presence at Anvil, and describe them as being fierce proponents of closer ties between nations. Elred Firetongue speculates in ''Fire and Steel''; the first century of the Empire that they campaigned tirelessly not only for stronger relations with their Imperial neighbours, but were also loud supporters of the need to claim Redoubt for the Empire (and by extension Urizen). He further suggests that they had designs on the [[Imperial Senate]] – no doubt supported by their allies in the [[Military Council]].

	And allies they had – their popularity is remarked upon both letters and journals kept at Willstone and mentions in ''Willard's Muster'' (a treatise on a number of collections of fragmentary letters passed between generals of the early Military Council uncovered in 341YE in Anvil). They went out of their way to woo the [[general\|generals]], regularly volunteering to place potent enchantments on the Imperial armies during the regular Solstice and Equinox meetings at Anvil. More than one member of the coven served as [[Warmage\|Imperial Warmage]] during the comparatively brief time between Urizen becoming part of the Empire and the final destruction of the coven. Several prominent members are mentioned by name – Gaia Meneaus and Idira Redmane who both served as Warmage, Herodotus the Sharp who had a brief but glorious tenure as Summer [[archmage]] and died during the liberation of Miaren at the tendrils of vallorn beasts, and Juiba of Willstone who held the [[Syrene's Wisdom]] [[Imperial Bourse\|Bourse]] seat for almost three years.		And allies they had – their popularity is remarked upon both letters and journals kept at Willstone and mentions in ''Willard's Muster'' (a treatise on a number of collections of fragmentary letters passed between generals of the early Military Council uncovered in 341YE in Anvil). They went out of their way to woo the [[general\|generals]], regularly volunteering to place potent enchantments on the Imperial armies during the regular Solstice and Equinox meetings at Anvil. More than one member of the coven served as [[Warmage\|Imperial Warmage]] during the comparatively brief time between Urizen becoming part of the Empire and the final destruction of the coven. Several prominent members are mentioned by name – Gaia Meneaus and Idira Redmane who both served as Warmage, Herodotus the Sharp who had a brief but glorious tenure as Summer [[archmage]] and died during the liberation of Miaren at the tendrils of vallorn beasts, and Juiba of Willstone who held the [[Syrene's Wisdom]] [[Imperial Bourse\|Bourse]] seat for almost three years.

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	Contemporary accounts collected at Willstone and corroborated by sidenotes in ''Willard's Muster'', Fire from the Heavens allowed a magician versed in Summer lore to work potent magic in a similar manner to Noble Mien of the Hawk Lords, but the effects were apparently even more potent. The ritual had a distinctly martial bent – it greatly empowered the recipient to work magic that enchanted the Imperial armies, regardless of the realm from which they drew power or the magnitude of the ritual.		Contemporary accounts collected at Willstone and corroborated by sidenotes in ''Willard's Muster'', Fire from the Heavens allowed a magician versed in Summer lore to work potent magic in a similar manner to Noble Mien of the Hawk Lords, but the effects were apparently even more potent. The ritual had a distinctly martial bent – it greatly empowered the recipient to work magic that enchanted the Imperial armies, regardless of the realm from which they drew power or the magnitude of the ritual.

	It worked by aligning the magician with the constellations of the Chain, the Three Sisters, and [[the Mountain]]. The enchantment further strengthened their bonds to other members of their coven, and at the same time it strengthened their magic. Using astronomantic principles, the power to exploit the [[~~Ritual_theory~~#The_Law_of_Dominion\|Law of Dominion]] was greatly enhanced – leading to the increased ability to enchant armies of soldiers rather than just individuals.		It worked by aligning the magician with the constellations of the Chain, the Three Sisters, and [[the Mountain]]. The enchantment further strengthened their bonds to other members of their coven, and at the same time it strengthened their magic. Using astronomantic principles, the power to exploit the [[Laws_of_magic#The_Law_of_Dominion\|Law of Dominion]] was greatly enhanced – leading to the increased ability to enchant armies of soldiers rather than just individuals.

	==The Meraud Connection==		==The Meraud Connection==

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	During Autumn 381YE, a group of scholars working at [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|the Lyceum]] in [[Madruga]] undertook an extensive program of research to explore ritual [[enchantment\|enchantments]] that empowered [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] to wield more powerful magic.		During Autumn 381YE, a group of scholars working at [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|the Lyceum]] in [[Madruga]] undertook an extensive program of research to explore ritual [[enchantment\|enchantments]] that empowered [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] to wield more powerful magic.

	Four of the six known rituals included in the body of Imperial lore each draw on the power of a specific [[eternal]] of the realm – [[Arhallogen]] for [[Fire in the Blood]]; [[Ephisis]] for [[Balanced Scales of Lann]]; [[Sorin]] for [[Sorin's Rite of Agony]]; and [[Kimus]] for [[Crystaline Focus of Aesh]]. The remaining two rituals – [[Sift the Dreamscape's Sands]] and [[Noble Mien of the Hawk Lords]] appeared anomalous – they did not seem to draw on the power of an eternal.		Four of the six known rituals included in the body of Imperial lore each draw on the power of a specific [[eternal]] of the realm – [[Arhallogen]] for [[Fire in the Blood]]; [[Ephisis]] for [[Balanced Scales of Lann]]; [[Sorin]] for [[Sorin's Rite of Agony]]; and [[Kimus]] for [[Crystaline Focus of Aesh]]. The remaining two rituals – [[Sift the Dreamscape's Sands]] and [[Prowess of the Golden Magician\|Noble Mien of the Hawk Lords]] appeared anomalous – they did not seem to draw on the power of an eternal.

	The research of the Lyceum cabal uncovered evidence that Noble Mien in fact draws on the power of the Summer Mage, Meraud of the Island-Lake. This discovery added credence to the theory that the dreamscape “visited” as part of the enchantment created with Sift the Dreamscape's Sands was the domain of an enigmatic but unknown eternal.		The research of the Lyceum cabal uncovered evidence that Noble Mien in fact draws on the power of the Summer Mage, Meraud of the Island-Lake. This discovery added credence to the theory that the dreamscape “visited” as part of the enchantment created with Sift the Dreamscape's Sands was the domain of an enigmatic but unknown eternal.

	==Noble Mien of the Hawk Lords==		==Noble Mien of the Hawk Lords==
	Originaly codified in pre-Imperial [[Dawn]] under the name ''Lore of the Golden Spiral'' by the [[Earl]] of [[Dawn groups#House_de_Casillon\|house de Casillon]], when the ritual was entered into [[Imperial lore]] a squabble broke out between the de Casillon and rival [[Urizen]] magicians of the spire of Skywarden over matters of precedence. The Urizen won the argument, and the official name of the ritual was recorded as Noble Mien of the Hawk Lords. This decision has historically been considered to suggest that the eternal [[Hayaak]], Lord of the Forest of Arden, was involved in the ritual in some manner – or at least in the decision to rename it.		Originaly codified in pre-Imperial [[Dawn]] under the name ''Lore of the Golden Spiral'' by the [[Earl]] of [[Dawn groups#House_de_Casillon\|house de Casillon]], when the ritual was entered into [[Imperial lore]] a squabble broke out between the de Casillon and rival [[Urizen]] magicians of the spire of Skywarden over matters of precedence. The Urizen won the argument, and the official name of the ritual was recorded as ''Noble Mien of the Hawk Lords''. This decision has historically been considered to suggest that the eternal [[Hayaak]], Lord of the Forest of Arden, was involved in the ritual in some manner – or at least in the decision to rename it.

	Another possibility suggests itself when one digs deeper into the incident (or as deeply as one can considering the event was well over three centuries ago, and on the other side of the so-called “[[Emperor Nicovar\|Nicovar]] Barrier”). According to a reference in Teodora's ''Great Covens of the Empire'' (written in 231YE), Skywarden was a spire with a strong [[changeling]] bloodline that used the hawk-in-flight against a golden sun as their sigil. Teodora accounts that all the magicians of the spire were not only of strong changeling blood, but tended to possess the “feathered brow” common to certain strains of their lineage. With this in mind, rather than being a reference to Hayaak (an eternal with minimal interest in mortal ritual magic), it seems that the name was simply personal aggrandisement by Skywarden spire.		Another possibility suggests itself when one digs deeper into the incident (or as deeply as one can considering the event was well over three centuries ago, and on the other side of the so-called “[[Emperor Nicovar\|Nicovar]] Barrier”). According to a reference in Teodora's ''Great Covens of the Empire'' (written in 231YE), Skywarden was a spire with a strong [[changeling]] bloodline that used the hawk-in-flight against a golden sun as their sigil. Teodora accounts that all the magicians of the spire were not only of strong changeling blood, but tended to possess the “feathered brow” common to certain strains of their lineage. With this in mind, rather than being a reference to Hayaak (an eternal with minimal interest in mortal ritual magic), it seems that the name was simply personal aggrandisement by Skywarden spire.

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	==Noble Mien of the Hawk Lords==		==Noble Mien of the Hawk Lords==
	Originaly codified in pre-Imperial [[Dawn]] under the name ''Lore of the Golden Spiral'' by the [[Earl]] of [[~~Prominent_noble_houses~~#House_de_Casillon\|house de Casillon]], when the ritual was entered into [[Imperial lore]] a squabble broke out between the de Casillon and rival [[Urizen]] magicians of the spire of Skywarden over matters of precedence. The Urizen won the argument, and the official name of the ritual was recorded as Noble Mien of the Hawk Lords. This decision has historically been considered to suggest that the eternal [[Hayaak]], Lord of the Forest of Arden, was involved in the ritual in some manner – or at least in the decision to rename it.		Originaly codified in pre-Imperial [[Dawn]] under the name ''Lore of the Golden Spiral'' by the [[Earl]] of [[Dawn groups#House_de_Casillon\|house de Casillon]], when the ritual was entered into [[Imperial lore]] a squabble broke out between the de Casillon and rival [[Urizen]] magicians of the spire of Skywarden over matters of precedence. The Urizen won the argument, and the official name of the ritual was recorded as Noble Mien of the Hawk Lords. This decision has historically been considered to suggest that the eternal [[Hayaak]], Lord of the Forest of Arden, was involved in the ritual in some manner – or at least in the decision to rename it.

	Another possibility suggests itself when one digs deeper into the incident (or as deeply as one can considering the event was well over three centuries ago, and on the other side of the so-called “[[Emperor Nicovar\|Nicovar]] Barrier”). According to a reference in Teodora's ''Great Covens of the Empire'' (written in 231YE), Skywarden was a spire with a strong [[changeling]] bloodline that used the hawk-in-flight against a golden sun as their sigil. Teodora accounts that all the magicians of the spire were not only of strong changeling blood, but tended to possess the “feathered brow” common to certain strains of their lineage. With this in mind, rather than being a reference to Hayaak (an eternal with minimal interest in mortal ritual magic), it seems that the name was simply personal aggrandisement by Skywarden spire.		Another possibility suggests itself when one digs deeper into the incident (or as deeply as one can considering the event was well over three centuries ago, and on the other side of the so-called “[[Emperor Nicovar\|Nicovar]] Barrier”). According to a reference in Teodora's ''Great Covens of the Empire'' (written in 231YE), Skywarden was a spire with a strong [[changeling]] bloodline that used the hawk-in-flight against a golden sun as their sigil. Teodora accounts that all the magicians of the spire were not only of strong changeling blood, but tended to possess the “feathered brow” common to certain strains of their lineage. With this in mind, rather than being a reference to Hayaak (an eternal with minimal interest in mortal ritual magic), it seems that the name was simply personal aggrandisement by Skywarden spire.