Gift of the Dwindling Star - Revision history

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

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	As with all ilium Bourse seats, the holder of the title is determined during the Spring Equinox. Control of the Gift of the Dwindling Star is assigned to whichever Varushkan candidate receives the most support from Varushkan owners of [[mine\|mines]] and [[forest\|forests]]. Votes are recorded in private in conjunction with the civil servants who support the Bourse.		As with all ilium Bourse seats, the holder of the title is determined during the Spring Equinox. Control of the Gift of the Dwindling Star is assigned to whichever Varushkan candidate receives the most support from Varushkan owners of [[mine\|mines]] and [[forest\|forests]]. Votes are recorded in private in conjunction with the civil servants who support the Bourse.

	Custodianship of Gift of the Dwindling Star is retained for a year, or until the citizen holding the seat dies or steps down. An Imperial Bourse seat cannot be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]].		Custodianship of Gift of the Dwindling Star is retained for a year, or until the citizen holding the seat dies or steps down. An Imperial Bourse seat cannot be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Synod]].
	{{RecentElections\|Gift_of_the_Dwindling_Star}}		{{RecentElections\|Gift_of_the_Dwindling_Star}}
	[[Category:Varushka]]		[[Category:Varushka]]
	[[Category:Bourse]]		[[Category:Bourse]]
	[[Category:Title]]		[[Category:Title]]

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

2026-01-15T12:51:06Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Bourse" to "[[Bourse"

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Similar to the [[Steel Fist]], the Gift of the Dwindling Star does not precisely exist within the Empire at all. The offices that deal with the Gift are located in the isolated community of Void, in [[Volodmartz#Brez\|Brez]], but they consist of little more than three rooms above an inn (previously the ''Red Lamb'', although it has now changed its name to the ''Red Lantern''). One room is set aside for [[Thule]] visitors, one for the [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] who oversees the Gift, and one between them that is used to actually pass the [[ilium]] that the Gift provides from [[orc]] to human. Regardless, custodianship of the Gift of the Dwindling Star grants an [[Imperial title]]; a seat on the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]]; and a seasonal bounty of valuable ilium to the one who controls it.		Similar to the [[Steel Fist]], the Gift of the Dwindling Star does not precisely exist within the Empire at all. The offices that deal with the Gift are located in the isolated community of Void, in [[Volodmartz#Brez\|Brez]], but they consist of little more than three rooms above an inn (previously the ''Red Lamb'', although it has now changed its name to the ''Red Lantern''). One room is set aside for [[Thule]] visitors, one for the [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] who oversees the Gift, and one between them that is used to actually pass the [[ilium]] that the Gift provides from [[orc]] to human. Regardless, custodianship of the Gift of the Dwindling Star grants an [[Imperial title]]; a seat on the [[Bourse]]; and a seasonal bounty of valuable ilium to the one who controls it.

	==The Resource==		==The Resource==

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

2026-01-15T12:49:56Z

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	The [[opportunity]] to create the Gift of the Dwindling Star began in Winter 379YE with the appearance of an anomalous [[red star]] in the sky. Over the next several months, the star [[Dark_skies#New_Star\|grew in size]] and exerted a peculiar influence over the people of the Empire until in Summer 380YE it became clear that the star was [[Blackest_night\|set on a collision course]] with the [[territory]] of [[Miekarova]]. With a potentially catastrophic [[starfall]] imminent, the [[Thule]] [[orc\|orcs]] made contact with the [[Varushka\|Varushkans]] to discuss a potential solution. In return for ensuring that the star struck the (apparently) largely unpopulated territory of [[Otkodov#Sk.C3.BCld\|Sküld]] in eastern [[Otkodov]], they would provide a share of the [[ilium]] they were confident the star represented with the Varushkans. The Empire used a powerful ritual to shift the trajectory of the star north, and during the Autumn Equinox 380YE it struck the Thule territory.		The [[opportunity]] to create the Gift of the Dwindling Star began in Winter 379YE with the appearance of an anomalous [[red star]] in the sky. Over the next several months, the star [[Dark_skies#New_Star\|grew in size]] and exerted a peculiar influence over the people of the Empire until in Summer 380YE it became clear that the star was [[Blackest_night\|set on a collision course]] with the [[territory]] of [[Miekarova]]. With a potentially catastrophic [[starfall]] imminent, the [[Thule]] [[orc\|orcs]] made contact with the [[Varushka\|Varushkans]] to discuss a potential solution. In return for ensuring that the star struck the (apparently) largely unpopulated territory of [[Otkodov#Sk.C3.BCld\|Sküld]] in eastern [[Otkodov]], they would provide a share of the [[ilium]] they were confident the star represented with the Varushkans. The Empire used a powerful ritual to shift the trajectory of the star north, and during the Autumn Equinox 380YE it struck the Thule territory.

	In the wake of the starfall, the Thule [[Lantern's_light\|contacted]] the Empire, and made arrangements for a share of the ilium to be given to the Varushkans. The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] [[Allocate_Gift_of_the_Dwindling_Star\|agreed]] to the arrangement, and the Gift of the Dwindling Star came into being. Every season, a Thule warlock and a small entourage spend three days visiting the [[Varushka_magical_traditions#Cabalists\|cabalists]] of Void, and deliver four rings of ilium which are passed to the custodian.		In the wake of the starfall, the Thule [[Lantern's_light\|contacted]] the Empire, and made arrangements for a share of the ilium to be given to the Varushkans. The [[Senate]] [[Allocate_Gift_of_the_Dwindling_Star\|agreed]] to the arrangement, and the Gift of the Dwindling Star came into being. Every season, a Thule warlock and a small entourage spend three days visiting the [[Varushka_magical_traditions#Cabalists\|cabalists]] of Void, and deliver four rings of ilium which are passed to the custodian.

	The Gift of the Dwindling star is reliant on the current détente between the Empire and the orcs of Otkodov continuing. In the event that the Thule and the Empire go to war, it is likely this Bourse seat will be one of the first casualties.		The Gift of the Dwindling star is reliant on the current détente between the Empire and the orcs of Otkodov continuing. In the event that the Thule and the Empire go to war, it is likely this Bourse seat will be one of the first casualties.

Kirkbride at 12:53, 2 July 2025

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	</table></div>		</table></div>
	The Seat has access to a [[ministry]] that allows them to trade food and goods to the warlock in exchange for quantities of [[ilium]] at a set price. The title holder spends their money and makes their choices during downtime from their character page. Money is removed from, and resources are placed into, the character's inventory when the downtime is processed.		The Seat has access to a [[ministry]] that allows them to trade food and goods to the warlock in exchange for quantities of [[ilium]] at a set price. The title holder spends their money and makes their choices during downtime from their character page. Money is removed from, and resources are placed into, the character's inventory when the downtime is processed.
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Fretek11752.jpg\|caption='''Fretek Sargava Slavomiryn''', Custodian of the Gift of the Dwindling Star\|align=left\|width=450}}
	===Appointment===		===Appointment===
	As with all ilium Bourse seats, the holder of the title is determined during the Spring Equinox. Control of the Gift of the Dwindling Star is assigned to whichever Varushkan candidate receives the most support from Varushkan owners of [[mine\|mines]] and [[forest\|forests]]. Votes are recorded in private in conjunction with the civil servants who support the Bourse.		As with all ilium Bourse seats, the holder of the title is determined during the Spring Equinox. Control of the Gift of the Dwindling Star is assigned to whichever Varushkan candidate receives the most support from Varushkan owners of [[mine\|mines]] and [[forest\|forests]]. Votes are recorded in private in conjunction with the civil servants who support the Bourse.

	Custodianship of Gift of the Dwindling Star is retained for a year, or until the citizen holding the seat dies or steps down. An Imperial Bourse seat cannot be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Imperial Synod]].		Custodianship of Gift of the Dwindling Star is retained for a year, or until the citizen holding the seat dies or steps down. An Imperial Bourse seat cannot be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Imperial Synod]].
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=Fretek11752.jpg\|caption=Fretek Sargava Slavomiryn, Custodian of the Gift of the Dwindling Star\|align=left\|width=350}}~~
	{{RecentElections\|Gift_of_the_Dwindling_Star}}		{{RecentElections\|Gift_of_the_Dwindling_Star}}
	[[Category:Varushka]]		[[Category:Varushka]]
	[[Category:Bourse]]		[[Category:Bourse]]
	[[Category:Title]]		[[Category:Title]]

Hailmur at 12:07, 17 August 2023

2023-08-17T12:07:06Z

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	In the wake of the starfall, the Thule [[Lantern's_light\|contacted]] the Empire, and made arrangements for a share of the ilium to be given to the Varushkans. The [[Imperial Senate]] [[Allocate_Gift_of_the_Dwindling_Star\|agreed]] to the arrangement, and the Gift of the Dwindling Star came into being. Every season, a Thule warlock and a small entourage spend three days visiting the [[Varushka_magical_traditions#Cabalists\|cabalists]] of Void, and deliver four rings of ilium which are passed to the custodian.		In the wake of the starfall, the Thule [[Lantern's_light\|contacted]] the Empire, and made arrangements for a share of the ilium to be given to the Varushkans. The [[Imperial Senate]] [[Allocate_Gift_of_the_Dwindling_Star\|agreed]] to the arrangement, and the Gift of the Dwindling Star came into being. Every season, a Thule warlock and a small entourage spend three days visiting the [[Varushka_magical_traditions#Cabalists\|cabalists]] of Void, and deliver four rings of ilium which are passed to the custodian.

	The Gift of the Dwindling star is reliant on the current ~~detente~~ between the Empire and the orcs of Otkodov continuing. In the event that the Thule and the Empire go to war, it is likely this Bourse seat will be one of the first casualties.		The Gift of the Dwindling star is reliant on the current détente between the Empire and the orcs of Otkodov continuing. In the event that the Thule and the Empire go to war, it is likely this Bourse seat will be one of the first casualties.
	==The Bourse Seat==		==The Bourse Seat==
	===Responsibilities===		===Responsibilities===
	The Seat has no particular responsibilities; they simply receive a bounty of ilium which is theirs to do with as they will. If Gift of the Dwindling Star were to be threatened in any way, it would be the responsibility of the Seat to deal with those threats. Likewise, if any particular opportunity were to arise related to Gift of the Dwindling Star, the Seat would expect to be consulted as to how that opportunity might be resolved.		The Seat has no particular responsibilities; they simply receive a bounty of ilium which is theirs to do with as they will. If Gift of the Dwindling Star were to be threatened in any way, it would be the responsibility of the Seat to deal with those threats. Likewise, if any particular opportunity were to arise related to Gift of the Dwindling Star, the Seat would expect to be consulted as to how that opportunity might be resolved.
	===Powers===		===Powers===

	====Seat on the Bourse====		====Seat on the Bourse====
	Custodianship of Gift of the Dwindling Star comes with a seat on the Imperial Bourse. For the most part, this Seat comes with no additional responsibilities. It is an Imperial title that grants the right to participate on the rare occasion when the Imperial Bourse as a body is required to make a decision.		Custodianship of Gift of the Dwindling Star comes with a seat on the Imperial Bourse. For the most part, this Seat comes with no additional responsibilities. It is an Imperial title that grants the right to participate on the rare occasion when the Imperial Bourse as a body is required to make a decision.

	====Bounty of ilium====		====Bounty of ilium====
	The Seat has control of a source of ilium which they receive directly. They can dispense this resource as they choose. Production is 4 rings of ilium every season.		The Seat has control of a source of ilium which they receive directly. They can dispense this resource as they choose. Production is 4 rings of ilium every season.
	====Appointment====
			====Trade with warlocks====
			<div style="width: 400px; float: right; clear: right; margin-left:10px;">
			<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''Red star Ilium'''</td><td style="background-color: LightBlue;"></td></tr>
			<tr><td>23 crowns</td><td>1 ring of ilium</td></tr>
			<tr><td>54 crowns</td><td>2 rings of ilium</td></tr>
			<tr><td>88 crowns</td><td>3 rings of ilium</td></tr>
			<tr><td>130 crowns</td><td>4 rings of ilium</td></tr>
			</table></div>
			The Seat has access to a [[ministry]] that allows them to trade food and goods to the warlock in exchange for quantities of [[ilium]] at a set price. The title holder spends their money and makes their choices during downtime from their character page. Money is removed from, and resources are placed into, the character's inventory when the downtime is processed.

			===Appointment===
	As with all ilium Bourse seats, the holder of the title is determined during the Spring Equinox. Control of the Gift of the Dwindling Star is assigned to whichever Varushkan candidate receives the most support from Varushkan owners of [[mine\|mines]] and [[forest\|forests]]. Votes are recorded in private in conjunction with the civil servants who support the Bourse.		As with all ilium Bourse seats, the holder of the title is determined during the Spring Equinox. Control of the Gift of the Dwindling Star is assigned to whichever Varushkan candidate receives the most support from Varushkan owners of [[mine\|mines]] and [[forest\|forests]]. Votes are recorded in private in conjunction with the civil servants who support the Bourse.

Hailmur: /* Appointment */

2023-06-25T17:16:53Z

Appointment

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	Custodianship of Gift of the Dwindling Star is retained for a year, or until the citizen holding the seat dies or steps down. An Imperial Bourse seat cannot be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Imperial Synod]].		Custodianship of Gift of the Dwindling Star is retained for a year, or until the citizen holding the seat dies or steps down. An Imperial Bourse seat cannot be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Imperial Synod]].
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Fretek11752.jpg\|caption=Fretek Sargava Slavomiryn, Custodian of the Gift of the Dwindling Star\|align=left\|width=350}}
	{{RecentElections\|Gift_of_the_Dwindling_Star}}		{{RecentElections\|Gift_of_the_Dwindling_Star}}
	[[Category:Varushka]]		[[Category:Varushka]]
	[[Category:Bourse]]		[[Category:Bourse]]
	[[Category:Title]]		[[Category:Title]]

Hailmur at 21:36, 14 June 2021

2021-06-14T21:36:10Z

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	==The Resource==		==The Resource==
	The [[opportunity]] to create the Gift of the Dwindling Star began in Winter 379YE with the appearance of an anomalous [[red star]] in the sky. Over the next several months, the star [[Dark_skies#New_Star\|grew in size]] and exerted a peculiar influence over the people of the Empire until in ~~Summar~~ 380YE it became clear that the star was [[Blackest_night\|set on a collision course]] with the [[territory]] of [[Miekarova]]. With a potentially catastrophic [[starfall]] imminent, the [[Thule]] [[orc\|orcs]] made contact with the [[Varushka\|Varushkans]] to discuss a potential solution. In return for ensuring that the star struck the (apparently) largely unpopulated territory of [[Otkodov#Sk.C3.BCld\|Sküld]] in eastern [[Otkodov]], they would provide a share of the [[ilium]] they were confident the star represented with the Varushkans. The Empire used a powerful ritual to shift the trajectory of the star north, and during the Autumn Equinox 380YE it struck the Thule territory.		The [[opportunity]] to create the Gift of the Dwindling Star began in Winter 379YE with the appearance of an anomalous [[red star]] in the sky. Over the next several months, the star [[Dark_skies#New_Star\|grew in size]] and exerted a peculiar influence over the people of the Empire until in Summer 380YE it became clear that the star was [[Blackest_night\|set on a collision course]] with the [[territory]] of [[Miekarova]]. With a potentially catastrophic [[starfall]] imminent, the [[Thule]] [[orc\|orcs]] made contact with the [[Varushka\|Varushkans]] to discuss a potential solution. In return for ensuring that the star struck the (apparently) largely unpopulated territory of [[Otkodov#Sk.C3.BCld\|Sküld]] in eastern [[Otkodov]], they would provide a share of the [[ilium]] they were confident the star represented with the Varushkans. The Empire used a powerful ritual to shift the trajectory of the star north, and during the Autumn Equinox 380YE it struck the Thule territory.

	In the wake of the starfall, the Thule [[Lantern's_light\|contacted]] the Empire, and made arrangements for a share of the ilium to be given to the Varushkans. The [[Imperial Senate]] [[Allocate_Gift_of_the_Dwindling_Star\|agreed]] to the arrangement, and the Gift of the Dwindling Star came into being. Every season, a Thule warlock and a small entourage spend three days visiting the [[Varushka_magical_traditions#Cabalists\|cabalists]] of Void, and deliver four rings of ilium which are passed to the custodian.		In the wake of the starfall, the Thule [[Lantern's_light\|contacted]] the Empire, and made arrangements for a share of the ilium to be given to the Varushkans. The [[Imperial Senate]] [[Allocate_Gift_of_the_Dwindling_Star\|agreed]] to the arrangement, and the Gift of the Dwindling Star came into being. Every season, a Thule warlock and a small entourage spend three days visiting the [[Varushka_magical_traditions#Cabalists\|cabalists]] of Void, and deliver four rings of ilium which are passed to the custodian.

Novemberalice at 20:04, 1 August 2020

2020-08-01T20:04:37Z

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	Custodianship of Gift of the Dwindling Star is retained for a year, or until the citizen holding the seat dies or steps down. An Imperial Bourse seat cannot be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Imperial Synod]].		Custodianship of Gift of the Dwindling Star is retained for a year, or until the citizen holding the seat dies or steps down. An Imperial Bourse seat cannot be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Imperial Synod]].

			{{RecentElections\|Gift_of_the_Dwindling_Star}}
	[[Category:Varushka]]		[[Category:Varushka]]
	[[Category:Bourse]]		[[Category:Bourse]]
	[[Category:Title]]		[[Category:Title]]

Rafferty at 15:19, 9 March 2018

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Rafferty at 11:52, 13 February 2018

2018-02-13T11:52:48Z

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	Custodianship of Gift of the Dwindling Star is retained for a year, or until the citizen holding the seat dies or steps down. An Imperial Bourse seat cannot be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Imperial Synod]].		Custodianship of Gift of the Dwindling Star is retained for a year, or until the citizen holding the seat dies or steps down. An Imperial Bourse seat cannot be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Imperial Synod]].
	[[Category:Varushka]]		[[Category:Varushka]]
			[[Category:Bourse]]
			[[Ctegory:Title]]