Guardian of the Cairn - Revision history

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

2026-01-15T12:51:56Z

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

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Wintermark Mooting.jpg\|title=Thanmir converses with Atte and Uskolli; behind them the three rings of Wintermark provides an appropriate backdrop to a meeting of Steinr, Suaq and Kallavesi.\|caption=The first Guardian of the Cairn, Thanmir Hrafnar (left) went on to become Senator for Skarsind.\|align=right\|width=400}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Wintermark Mooting.jpg\|title=Thanmir converses with Atte and Uskolli; behind them the three rings of Wintermark provides an appropriate backdrop to a meeting of Steinr, Suaq and Kallavesi.\|caption=The first Guardian of the Cairn, Thanmir Hrafnar (left) went on to become Senator for Skarsind.\|align=right\|width=400}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Guardian of the Cairn is an [[Imperial title]] [[Construct Sylvihrafn Crystal Henge\|established]] by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] during Autumn 378YE. The stones and cairns that make up the crystal henge are quite old, but their use as a source of crystal mana is very recent. Construction and expansion began in late autumn 378YE and was finished just in time for the Winter Solstice. The stones themselves were augmented with polished mithril, and several cairns were adjusted to help direct flows of subterranean mana toward them.		The Guardian of the Cairn is an [[Imperial title]] [[Construct Sylvihrafn Crystal Henge\|established]] by the [[Senate]] during Autumn 378YE. The stones and cairns that make up the crystal henge are quite old, but their use as a source of crystal mana is very recent. Construction and expansion began in late autumn 378YE and was finished just in time for the Winter Solstice. The stones themselves were augmented with polished mithril, and several cairns were adjusted to help direct flows of subterranean mana toward them.
	__NOTOC__		__NOTOC__
	The position of Guardian is a sinecure, requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income of crystal mana.		The position of Guardian is a sinecure, requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income of crystal mana.
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	The Guardian of the Cairn gains custodianship of a [[sinecure]]. The Guardian receives an income of 9 crystal mana each season.		The Guardian of the Cairn gains custodianship of a [[sinecure]]. The Guardian receives an income of 9 crystal mana each season.
	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	The Guardian of the Cairn is appointed by unanimous decision of the [[Wintermark]] [[senator\|senators]]. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position\|may be appointed]] by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] instead.		The Guardian of the Cairn is appointed by unanimous decision of the [[Wintermark]] [[senator\|senators]]. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position\|may be appointed]] by the [[Senate]] instead.

	The title can be held by a citizen of Wintermark. The Guardian has [[tenure]], and serves until they die or step down. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Wintermark [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The title can be held by a citizen of Wintermark. The Guardian has [[tenure]], and serves until they die or step down. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Wintermark [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].

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	The position of Guardian is a sinecure, requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income of crystal mana.		The position of Guardian is a sinecure, requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income of crystal mana.

			When Skarsind was relinquished by Wintermark and later [[Assignment of Skarsind II\|assigned]] to the Imperial Orcs, the title was held by '''Tarqeq Icetongue'''. Should Tarqeq resign, die, or be revoked, then the title would become an Imperial Orc position, elected by unanimous decision of the Imperial Orc senators.

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
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	The Guardian of the Cairn is appointed by unanimous decision of the [[Wintermark]] [[senator\|senators]]. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position\|may be appointed]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] instead.		The Guardian of the Cairn is appointed by unanimous decision of the [[Wintermark]] [[senator\|senators]]. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position\|may be appointed]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] instead.

	The title can be held by a Wintermark ~~citizen~~. The Guardian has [[tenure]], and serves until they die or step down. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Wintermark [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The title can be held by a citizen of Wintermark. The Guardian has [[tenure]], and serves until they die or step down. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Wintermark [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].
	{{RecentElections\|Guardian_of_the_Cairn}}		{{RecentElections\|Guardian_of_the_Cairn}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Standing Stones of Callanish (Callanish I) (9605427).jpg\|title=Photograph is the Callanish Stones in Lewis, Scotland\|caption=The lonely stones of Sylvihrafn, in north-eastern [[Skarsind]]\|align=right\|width=400}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Standing Stones of Callanish (Callanish I) (9605427).jpg\|title=Photograph is the Callanish Stones in Lewis, Scotland\|caption=The lonely stones of Sylvihrafn, in north-eastern [[Skarsind]]\|align=right\|width=400}}
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Hailmur at 12:30, 22 May 2024

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Standing Stones of Callanish (Callanish I) (9605427)~~.jpg\|title=~~Photograph is~~ the ~~Callanish Stones in Lewis~~, ~~Scotland~~\|caption=The ~~lonely stones~~ of ~~Sylvihrafn~~, ~~in north-eastern [[~~Skarsind]]\|align=right\|width=~~500~~}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Wintermark Mooting.jpg\|title=Thanmir converses with Atte and Uskolli; behind them the three rings of Wintermark provides an appropriate backdrop to a meeting of Steinr, Suaq and Kallavesi.\|caption=The first Guardian of the Cairn, Thanmir Hrafnar (left) went on to become Senator for Skarsind.\|align=right\|width=400}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Guardian of the Cairn is an [[Imperial title]] [[Construct Sylvihrafn Crystal Henge\|established]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] during Autumn 378YE. The stones and cairns that make up the crystal henge are quite old, but their use as a source of crystal mana is very recent. Construction and expansion began in late-autumn 378YE and was finished just in time for the Winter Solstice. The stones themselves were augmented with polished mithril, and several cairns were adjusted to help direct flows of subterranean mana toward them.		The Guardian of the Cairn is an [[Imperial title]] [[Construct Sylvihrafn Crystal Henge\|established]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] during Autumn 378YE. The stones and cairns that make up the crystal henge are quite old, but their use as a source of crystal mana is very recent. Construction and expansion began in late autumn 378YE and was finished just in time for the Winter Solstice. The stones themselves were augmented with polished mithril, and several cairns were adjusted to help direct flows of subterranean mana toward them.
			__NOTOC__
	The position of Guardian is a sinecure, requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income of crystal mana.		The position of Guardian is a sinecure, requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income of crystal mana.

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
	The Guardian has no particular responsibilities; they simply receive a bounty of [[Game_items#Mana_Crystals\|crystal mana]] from the Sylvihrafn in [[Skarsind]]. If the Henge were to be threatened in any way, it would be the responsibility of the Guardian to deal with those threats.		The Guardian has no particular responsibilities; they simply receive a bounty of [[Game_items#Mana_Crystals\|crystal mana]] from the Sylvihrafn in [[Skarsind]]. If the Henge were to be threatened in any way, it would be the responsibility of the Guardian to deal with those threats.
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	==Powers==		==Powers==
	===Bounty of Mana===		===Bounty of Mana===
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	The title can be held by a Wintermark citizen. The Guardian has [[tenure]], and serves until they die or step down. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Wintermark [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The title can be held by a Wintermark citizen. The Guardian has [[tenure]], and serves until they die or step down. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Wintermark [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Wintermark Mooting~~.jpg\|title=~~Thanmir converses with Atte and Uskolli; behind them~~ the ~~three rings of Wintermark provides an appropriate backdrop to a meeting of Steinr~~, ~~Suaq and Kallavesi.~~\|caption=The ~~first Guardian~~ of ~~the Cairn~~, ~~Thanmir Hrafnar (left) went on to become Senator for~~ Skarsind.\|align=right\|width=~~500~~}}		{{RecentElections\|Guardian_of_the_Cairn}}
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Standing Stones of Callanish (Callanish I) (9605427).jpg\|title=Photograph is the Callanish Stones in Lewis, Scotland\|caption=The lonely stones of Sylvihrafn, in north-eastern [[Skarsind]]\|align=right\|width=400}}
	==Sylvihrafn==		==Sylvihrafn==
	The crystal henge of Sylvihrafn stands in [[Skarsind]] near the Hold of Hrafnar in the north-eastern [[Skarsind#Skogei Glens\|Skogei Glens]]. The hall and the henge alike overlook the dark forests of [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Miekarova]]. It is named for the late Sylvi Hrafn who fell during the [[Sermersuaq#Recent_History\|Battle of Ikka's Tears]]; her body joins that of her ancestors among the cairns. The newly expanded circle was originally named the Sylvi Hrafn Crystal Henge, but as is the way in Wintermark the name was quickly shortened to Sylvihrafn.		The crystal henge of Sylvihrafn stands in [[Skarsind]] near the Hold of Hrafnar in the north-eastern [[Skarsind#Skogei Glens\|Skogei Glens]]. The hall and the henge alike overlook the dark forests of [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Miekarova]]. It is named for the late Sylvi Hrafn who fell during the [[Sermersuaq#Recent_History\|Battle of Ikka's Tears]]; her body joins that of her ancestors among the cairns. The newly expanded circle was originally named the Sylvi Hrafn Crystal Henge, but as is the way in Wintermark the name was quickly shortened to Sylvihrafn.
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	The henge itself is reasonably old; the founders of the Hold of Hrafnar often performed magical rituals here. When the [[Thule]] barbarians conquered the Skogei Glens, they continued this practice themselves - there is some evidence that several [[enchantment\|enchantments]] designed to assist the invading armies originated among the stones and cairns.		The henge itself is reasonably old; the founders of the Hold of Hrafnar often performed magical rituals here. When the [[Thule]] barbarians conquered the Skogei Glens, they continued this practice themselves - there is some evidence that several [[enchantment\|enchantments]] designed to assist the invading armies originated among the stones and cairns.

	The ring consists of thirteen standing stones, around and between which are scattered low cairns of carved rocks. The stones are intricately threaded with mithril designs that denote the history of the battles with the Thule in Skarsind - both the recent invasion and liberation, and older conflicts stretching back to the dawn of Wintermark. The stones "draw up" mana flows from deep underground, and the crystals produced form on and around the rocky cairns. The crystals gathered here have a distinctive silvery tinge, that ~~the~~ a few [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Art_and_history\|scops]] have claimed makes them resemble tears.		The ring consists of thirteen standing stones, around and between which are scattered low cairns of carved rocks. The stones are intricately threaded with mithril designs that denote the history of the battles with the Thule in Skarsind - both the recent invasion and liberation, and older conflicts stretching back to the dawn of Wintermark. The stones "draw up" mana flows from deep underground, and the crystals produced form on and around the rocky cairns. The crystals gathered here have a distinctive silvery tinge, such that more than a few [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Art_and_history\|scops]] have claimed makes them resemble tears.
	~~{{RecentElections\|Guardian_of_the_Cairn}}~~
	[[Category:Title]]		[[Category:Title]]
	[[Category:Wintermark]]		[[Category:Wintermark]]

Hailmur: /* Sylvihrafn */

2023-06-28T12:09:51Z

Sylvihrafn

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	The title can be held by a Wintermark citizen. The Guardian has [[tenure]], and serves until they die or step down. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Wintermark [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The title can be held by a Wintermark citizen. The Guardian has [[tenure]], and serves until they die or step down. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Wintermark [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Wintermark Mooting.jpg\|title=Thanmir converses with Atte and Uskolli; behind them the three rings of Wintermark provides an appropriate backdrop to a meeting of Steinr, Suaq and Kallavesi.\|caption=The first Guardian of the Cairn, Thanmir Hrafnar (left) went on to become Senator for Skarsind.\|align=right\|width=500}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Wintermark Mooting.jpg\|title=Thanmir converses with Atte and Uskolli; behind them the three rings of Wintermark provides an appropriate backdrop to a meeting of Steinr, Suaq and Kallavesi.\|caption=The first Guardian of the Cairn, Thanmir Hrafnar (left) went on to become Senator for Skarsind.\|align=right\|width=500}}
	===Sylvihrafn===		==Sylvihrafn==
	The crystal henge of Sylvihrafn stands in [[Skarsind]] near the Hold of Hrafnar in the north-eastern [[Skarsind#Skogei Glens\|Skogei Glens]]. The hall and the henge alike overlook the dark forests of [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Miekarova]]. It is named for the late Sylvi Hrafn who fell during the [[Sermersuaq#Recent_History\|Battle of Ikka's Tears]]; her body joins that of her ancestors among the cairns. The newly expanded circle was originally named the Sylvi Hrafn Crystal Henge, but as is the way in Wintermark the name was quickly shortened to Sylvihrafn.		The crystal henge of Sylvihrafn stands in [[Skarsind]] near the Hold of Hrafnar in the north-eastern [[Skarsind#Skogei Glens\|Skogei Glens]]. The hall and the henge alike overlook the dark forests of [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Miekarova]]. It is named for the late Sylvi Hrafn who fell during the [[Sermersuaq#Recent_History\|Battle of Ikka's Tears]]; her body joins that of her ancestors among the cairns. The newly expanded circle was originally named the Sylvi Hrafn Crystal Henge, but as is the way in Wintermark the name was quickly shortened to Sylvihrafn.

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	~~<!-- From player of Jorma Steelhail, senator for Skarsind:~~
	Guardian of the Cairn or Sylviharafn sounds good. I'm awaiting a response from someone to give me some more information for the flavour text. Anything they may want to add will involve the character "Sylvi Harfn" who was from the a group that provided the funds that died in one of the battles and so it has a memorial to them. I'm giving them a couple days to respond if they want anything specific added then leaving as is.

	The location is in Skarsind, I'm happy to leave it up to you exactly where, essentially somewhere where it wouldn't be unusual to have a what is effectively a mana 'well' (details below), Gildermark/near Gildenheim or Pakaanans Pass seem appropriate.

	In terms of function the cairns are carved rock that are intricately threaded with mithril in imagery (think Saxon/Rohan artistry) that denote the history of the battles with the Thule (nothing secret or unknown). The Carins and mithril descend underground and "draw" up the Mana from underground so it appears almost like droplets of mana on and around the Cairns.-->

Cathtice: /* Appointment */

2022-05-12T16:52:35Z

Appointment

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	The Guardian of the Cairn is appointed by unanimous decision of the [[Wintermark]] [[senator\|senators]]. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position\|may be appointed]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] instead.		The Guardian of the Cairn is appointed by unanimous decision of the [[Wintermark]] [[senator\|senators]]. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position\|may be appointed]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] instead.

	The title can be held by a Wintermark citizen. The Guardian has [[~~Imperial_title#Term_of_office\|~~tenure]], and serves until they die or step down. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Wintermark [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The title can be held by a Wintermark citizen. The Guardian has [[tenure]], and serves until they die or step down. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Wintermark [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Wintermark Mooting.jpg\|title=Thanmir converses with Atte and Uskolli; behind them the three rings of Wintermark provides an appropriate backdrop to a meeting of Steinr, Suaq and Kallavesi.\|caption=The first Guardian of the Cairn, Thanmir Hrafnar (left) went on to become Senator for Skarsind.\|align=right\|width=500}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Wintermark Mooting.jpg\|title=Thanmir converses with Atte and Uskolli; behind them the three rings of Wintermark provides an appropriate backdrop to a meeting of Steinr, Suaq and Kallavesi.\|caption=The first Guardian of the Cairn, Thanmir Hrafnar (left) went on to become Senator for Skarsind.\|align=right\|width=500}}
	===Sylvihrafn===		===Sylvihrafn===

Novemberalice at 21:26, 1 August 2020

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	The ring consists of thirteen standing stones, around and between which are scattered low cairns of carved rocks. The stones are intricately threaded with mithril designs that denote the history of the battles with the Thule in Skarsind - both the recent invasion and liberation, and older conflicts stretching back to the dawn of Wintermark. The stones "draw up" mana flows from deep underground, and the crystals produced form on and around the rocky cairns. The crystals gathered here have a distinctive silvery tinge, that the a few [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Art_and_history\|scops]] have claimed makes them resemble tears.		The ring consists of thirteen standing stones, around and between which are scattered low cairns of carved rocks. The stones are intricately threaded with mithril designs that denote the history of the battles with the Thule in Skarsind - both the recent invasion and liberation, and older conflicts stretching back to the dawn of Wintermark. The stones "draw up" mana flows from deep underground, and the crystals produced form on and around the rocky cairns. The crystals gathered here have a distinctive silvery tinge, that the a few [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Art_and_history\|scops]] have claimed makes them resemble tears.
			{{RecentElections\|Guardian_of_the_Cairn}}
	[[Category:Title]]		[[Category:Title]]
	[[Category:Wintermark]]		[[Category:Wintermark]]

Rafferty at 11:55, 13 February 2018

2018-02-13T11:55:50Z

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	The Guardian of the Cairn is appointed by unanimous decision of the [[Wintermark]] [[senator\|senators]]. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position\|may be appointed]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] instead.		The Guardian of the Cairn is appointed by unanimous decision of the [[Wintermark]] [[senator\|senators]]. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position\|may be appointed]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] instead.

	The title can be held by a Wintermark citizen. The Guardian has [[Imperial_title#Term_of_office\|tenure]], and serves until they die or step down.		The title can be held by a Wintermark citizen. The Guardian has [[Imperial_title#Term_of_office\|tenure]], and serves until they die or step down. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Wintermark [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].

	~~The Guardian of the Cairn~~ can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Wintermark [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Wintermark Mooting.jpg\|title=Thanmir converses with Atte and Uskolli; behind them the three rings of Wintermark provides an appropriate backdrop to a meeting of Steinr, Suaq and Kallavesi.\|caption=The first Guardian of the Cairn, Thanmir Hrafnar (left) went on to become Senator for Skarsind.\|align=right\|width=500}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Wintermark Mooting.jpg\|title=Thanmir converses with Atte and Uskolli; behind them the three rings of Wintermark provides an appropriate backdrop to a meeting of Steinr, Suaq and Kallavesi.\|caption=The first Guardian of the Cairn, Thanmir Hrafnar (left) went on to become Senator for Skarsind.\|align=right\|width=500}}
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	The ring consists of thirteen standing stones, around and between which are scattered low cairns of carved rocks. The stones are intricately threaded with mithril designs that denote the history of the battles with the Thule in Skarsind - both the recent invasion and liberation, and older conflicts stretching back to the dawn of Wintermark. The stones "draw up" mana flows from deep underground, and the crystals produced form on and around the rocky cairns. The crystals gathered here have a distinctive silvery tinge, that the a few [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Art_and_history\|scops]] have claimed makes them resemble tears.		The ring consists of thirteen standing stones, around and between which are scattered low cairns of carved rocks. The stones are intricately threaded with mithril designs that denote the history of the battles with the Thule in Skarsind - both the recent invasion and liberation, and older conflicts stretching back to the dawn of Wintermark. The stones "draw up" mana flows from deep underground, and the crystals produced form on and around the rocky cairns. The crystals gathered here have a distinctive silvery tinge, that the a few [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Art_and_history\|scops]] have claimed makes them resemble tears.
	[[Category:~~Imperial~~ Title]]		[[Category:Title]]
	[[Category:Wintermark]]		[[Category:Wintermark]]
	<!-- From player of Jorma Steelhail, senator for Skarsind:		<!-- From player of Jorma Steelhail, senator for Skarsind:

Rafferty at 16:48, 9 February 2018

2018-02-09T16:48:36Z

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	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
	The Guardian has no particular responsibilities; they simply receive a bounty of [[Game_items#Mana_Crystals\|crystal mana]] from the Sylvihrafn in [[Skarsind]]. If the Henge were to be threatened in any way, it would be the responsibility of the Guardian to deal with those threats.		The Guardian has no particular responsibilities; they simply receive a bounty of [[Game_items#Mana_Crystals\|crystal mana]] from the Sylvihrafn in [[Skarsind]]. If the Henge were to be threatened in any way, it would be the responsibility of the Guardian to deal with those threats.
			__TOC__
	==Powers==		==Powers==
	===Bounty of Mana===		===Bounty of Mana===
	The Guardian of the Cairn gains custodianship of a [[sinecure]]. The Guardian receives an income of 9 crystal mana each season.		The Guardian of the Cairn gains custodianship of a [[sinecure]]. The Guardian receives an income of 9 crystal mana each season.
	==~~Selection~~==		==Appointment==
	The Guardian is a [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position\|~~national position~~ appointed by the Senate]] ~~in Wintermark. Under normal circumstances it will be appointed by unanimous vote of the Wintermark senators~~.		The Guardian of the Cairn is appointed by unanimous decision of the [[Wintermark]] [[senator\|senators]]. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position\|may be appointed]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] instead.

	~~Because this is a national position, the~~ title can ~~only~~ be held by a citizen ~~of Wintermark~~.		The title can be held by a Wintermark citizen. The Guardian has [[Imperial_title#Term_of_office\|tenure]], and serves until they die or step down.

	~~==Removal==~~		The Guardian of the Cairn can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Wintermark [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].
	The Guardian ~~has [[Imperial_title#Term_of_office\|tenure]] and serves until they die, step down or are~~ [[revocation\|revoked]].

	~~The Guardian can be revoked~~ by the [[~~The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod~~#~~The_National_Assemblies~~\|~~Wintermark national assembly~~]], the ~~the~~ [[~~The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod~~#~~The_General_Assembly~~\|~~General assembly~~]] or the [[~~The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod~~#~~The_Assembly_of_Nine~~\|Assembly of Nine]].
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Wintermark Mooting.jpg\|title=Thanmir converses with Atte and Uskolli; behind them the three rings of Wintermark provides an appropriate backdrop to a meeting of Steinr, Suaq and Kallavesi.\|caption=The first Guardian of the Cairn, Thanmir Hrafnar (left) went on to become Senator for Skarsind.\|align=right\|width=500}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Wintermark Mooting.jpg\|title=Thanmir converses with Atte and Uskolli; behind them the three rings of Wintermark provides an appropriate backdrop to a meeting of Steinr, Suaq and Kallavesi.\|caption=The first Guardian of the Cairn, Thanmir Hrafnar (left) went on to become Senator for Skarsind.\|align=right\|width=500}}
	===Sylvihrafn===		===Sylvihrafn===
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	The ring consists of thirteen standing stones, around and between which are scattered low cairns of carved rocks. The stones are intricately threaded with mithril designs that denote the history of the battles with the Thule in Skarsind - both the recent invasion and liberation, and older conflicts stretching back to the dawn of Wintermark. The stones "draw up" mana flows from deep underground, and the crystals produced form on and around the rocky cairns. The crystals gathered here have a distinctive silvery tinge, that the a few [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Art_and_history\|scops]] have claimed makes them resemble tears.		The ring consists of thirteen standing stones, around and between which are scattered low cairns of carved rocks. The stones are intricately threaded with mithril designs that denote the history of the battles with the Thule in Skarsind - both the recent invasion and liberation, and older conflicts stretching back to the dawn of Wintermark. The stones "draw up" mana flows from deep underground, and the crystals produced form on and around the rocky cairns. The crystals gathered here have a distinctive silvery tinge, that the a few [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Art_and_history\|scops]] have claimed makes them resemble tears.
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	<!-- From player of Jorma Steelhail, senator for Skarsind:		<!-- From player of Jorma Steelhail, senator for Skarsind:
	Guardian of the Cairn or Sylviharafn sounds good. I'm awaiting a response from someone to give me some more information for the flavour text. Anything they may want to add will involve the character "Sylvi Harfn" who was from the a group that provided the funds that died in one of the battles and so it has a memorial to them. I'm giving them a couple days to respond if they want anything specific added then leaving as is.		Guardian of the Cairn or Sylviharafn sounds good. I'm awaiting a response from someone to give me some more information for the flavour text. Anything they may want to add will involve the character "Sylvi Harfn" who was from the a group that provided the funds that died in one of the battles and so it has a memorial to them. I'm giving them a couple days to respond if they want anything specific added then leaving as is.

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Standing Stones of Callanish (Callanish I) (9605427).jpg\|title=Photograph is the Callanish Stones in Lewis, Scotland\|caption=The lonely stones of Sylvihrafn, in north-eastern [[Skarsind]]\|align=right\|width=500}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Standing Stones of Callanish (Callanish I) (9605427).jpg\|title=Photograph is the Callanish Stones in Lewis, Scotland\|caption=The lonely stones of Sylvihrafn, in north-eastern [[Skarsind]]\|align=right\|width=500}}
	The Guardian of the Cairn is an [[Imperial title]] [[Construct Sylvihrafn Crystal Henge\|established]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] during Autumn 378YE. The position of Guardian is a sinecure, requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income of crystal mana.		==Overview==
			The Guardian of the Cairn is an [[Imperial title]] [[Construct Sylvihrafn Crystal Henge\|established]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] during Autumn 378YE. The stones and cairns that make up the crystal henge are quite old, but their use as a source of crystal mana is very recent. Construction and expansion began in late-autumn 378YE and was finished just in time for the Winter Solstice. The stones themselves were augmented with polished mithril, and several cairns were adjusted to help direct flows of subterranean mana toward them.

			The position of Guardian is a sinecure, requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income of crystal mana.

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
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	==Powers==		==Powers==
	~~The Guardian of the Cairn is an [[Imperial title]] that grants custodianship of a [[sinecure]].~~
	===Bounty of Mana===		===Bounty of Mana===
	The Guardian receives an income of 9 crystal mana each season.		The Guardian of the Cairn gains custodianship of a [[sinecure]]. The Guardian receives an income of 9 crystal mana each season.

	==Selection==		==Selection==
	The Guardian is a [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position\|national position appointed by the Senate]] in Wintermark. Under normal circumstances it will be appointed by unanimous vote of the Wintermark senators.		The Guardian is a [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position\|national position appointed by the Senate]] in Wintermark. Under normal circumstances it will be appointed by unanimous vote of the Wintermark senators.
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	The Guardian can be revoked by the [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_National_Assemblies\|Wintermark national assembly]], the the [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_General_Assembly\|General assembly]] or the [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_Assembly_of_Nine\|Assembly of Nine]].		The Guardian can be revoked by the [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_National_Assemblies\|Wintermark national assembly]], the the [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_General_Assembly\|General assembly]] or the [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_Assembly_of_Nine\|Assembly of Nine]].
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Wintermark Mooting.jpg\|title=Thanmir converses with Atte and Uskolli; behind them the three rings of Wintermark provides an appropriate backdrop to a meeting of Steinr, Suaq and Kallavesi.\|caption=The first Guardian of the Cairn, Thanmir Hrafnar (left) went on to become Senator for Skarsind.\|align=right\|width=500}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Wintermark Mooting.jpg\|title=Thanmir converses with Atte and Uskolli; behind them the three rings of Wintermark provides an appropriate backdrop to a meeting of Steinr, Suaq and Kallavesi.\|caption=The first Guardian of the Cairn, Thanmir Hrafnar (left) went on to become Senator for Skarsind.\|align=right\|width=500}}
	~~==History==~~
	The stones and cairns that make up the crystal henge are quite old, but their use as a source of crystal mana is very recent. Construction and expansion began in late-autumn 378YE and was finished just in time for the Winter Solstice. The stones themselves were augmented with polished mithril, and several cairns were adjusted to help direct flows of subterranean mana toward them.

	At the Winter Solstice, Warrior-Thane Thanmir Hrafnar was appointed the first Guardian of the Cairn. In Spring 379YE, however, he was replaced by the [[Suaq]] Tarqeq Icetongue when he was appointed senator for Skarsind.

	===Sylvihrafn===		===Sylvihrafn===
	The crystal henge of Sylvihrafn stands in [[Skarsind]] near the Hold of Hrafnar in the north-eastern [[Skarsind#Skogei Glens\|Skogei Glens]]. The hall and the henge alike overlook the dark forests of [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Miekarova]]. It is named for the late Sylvi Hrafn who fell during the [[Sermersuaq#Recent_History\|Battle of Ikka's Tears]]; her body joins that of her ancestors among the cairns. The newly expanded circle was originally named the Sylvi Hrafn Crystal Henge, but as is the way in Wintermark the name was quickly shortened to Sylvihrafn.		The crystal henge of Sylvihrafn stands in [[Skarsind]] near the Hold of Hrafnar in the north-eastern [[Skarsind#Skogei Glens\|Skogei Glens]]. The hall and the henge alike overlook the dark forests of [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Miekarova]]. It is named for the late Sylvi Hrafn who fell during the [[Sermersuaq#Recent_History\|Battle of Ikka's Tears]]; her body joins that of her ancestors among the cairns. The newly expanded circle was originally named the Sylvi Hrafn Crystal Henge, but as is the way in Wintermark the name was quickly shortened to Sylvihrafn.

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	==Powers==		==Powers==
	As a [[sinecure]]~~, Sylvi Hrafn Crystal Henge provides it's~~ Guardian ~~with no particular powers; rather they receive~~ an income of 9 crystal mana each season.		The Guardian of the Cairn is an [[Imperial title]] that grants custodianship of a [[sinecure]].
			===Bounty of Mana===
			The Guardian receives an income of 9 crystal mana each season.

	==Selection==		==Selection==