Guardian of the Maze of Zoria - Revision history

Hailmur at 11:54, 23 March 2026

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	[[Category:Title]][[Category:Varushka]]		[[Category:Title]][[Category:Varushka]]
	==Overview==		==Overview==

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	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	The Guardian is a ~~[[New_Imperial_titles#The_Imperial_Synod\|virtue~~ position~~]] which is~~ [[Appointment\|appointed]] by [[judgement]] of the [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|Varushkan assembly]].		The Guardian is a national position [[Appointment\|appointed]] by [[judgement]] of the [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|Varushkan assembly]].

	The Guardian is appointed during the Autumn Equinox each year. They can be revoked by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Varushkan National Assembly, and the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The Guardian is appointed during the Autumn Equinox each year. They can be revoked by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Varushkan National Assembly, and the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].

	{{RecentElections\|Guardian_of_the_Maze_of_Zoria}}		{{RecentElections\|Guardian_of_the_Maze_of_Zoria}}

	==The Maze of Zoria==		==The Maze of Zoria==
	The Maze of Zoria stands in [[Miekarova#Mieriada\|Mieriada]] near the vale of Griejezdo. It is a strange creation; a vast circle of trees with dense plants and vines wrapped between them makes the maze impassable to those who do not know the right route to tread. Some strange magic lingers here still ensuring the maze must be traversed alone and though each pilgrim can only find a single route through the maze, no two individuals can agree upon what that route must be.		The Maze of Zoria stands in [[Miekarova#Mieriada\|Mieriada]] near the vale of Griejezdo. It is a strange creation; a vast circle of trees with dense plants and vines wrapped between them makes the maze impassable to those who do not know the right route to tread. Some strange magic lingers here still ensuring the maze must be traversed alone and though each pilgrim can only find a single route through the maze, no two individuals can agree upon what that route must be.

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	Each downtime the Guardian can make a combination of potions. Those available are:		Each downtime the Guardian can make a combination of potions. Those available are:
	* '''Mazemark Salve:''' A salve that grants a [[Roleplaying_effects#Spiritual\|source of spiritual strength]] similar to an [[anointing]]		* '''Mazemark Salve:''' A salve that grants a [[Roleplaying_effects#Spiritual\|source of spiritual strength]] similar to an [[anointing]]
	* '''Owl's Eye:''' A [[Potion#Tonics\|tonic]] that increases the power of a magician to perform a [[~~Crystaline_Focus_of_Aesh~~#Divination_Rituals\|divination ritual]].		* '''Owl's Eye:''' A [[Potion#Tonics\|tonic]] that increases the power of a magician to perform a [[Crystalline_Focus_of_Aesh#Divination_Rituals\|divination ritual]].
	* '''Weasel's Whisper:''' A tonic that grants a magician an amount of additional personal mana.		* '''Weasel's Whisper:''' A tonic that grants a magician an amount of additional personal mana.
	* '''Nightingale Warden:''' A powerful potion that ensures a good night's sleep and can end the effect of certain [[curse\|curses]] and [[enchantment\|enchantments]].		* '''Nightingale Warden:''' A powerful potion that ensures a good night's sleep and can end the effect of certain [[curse\|curses]] and [[enchantment\|enchantments]].

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

2026-01-15T12:51:57Z

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

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	[[Category:Title]][[Category:Varushka]]		[[Category:Title]][[Category:Varushka]]
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Guardian of the Maze of Zoria is an Imperial title [[Construct_Zoria%27s_Maze\|created]] by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] in Summer 383YE. The position of Guardian is a [[sinecure]], requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income of [[liao]]. Following the Autumn Equinox 384YE, the National Assembly of Varushke sent the first Guardian, '''Illya Nikovitch Volkov''', to consecrate the Maze with [[liao#true liao\|true liao]], creating a [[inspirational location\|memorial]] for the paragon - and [[Mime each lonely word\|awakening unexpected powers]] within the Maze.		The Guardian of the Maze of Zoria is an Imperial title [[Construct_Zoria%27s_Maze\|created]] by the [[Senate]] in Summer 383YE. The position of Guardian is a [[sinecure]], requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income of [[liao]]. Following the Autumn Equinox 384YE, the National Assembly of Varushke sent the first Guardian, '''Illya Nikovitch Volkov''', to consecrate the Maze with [[liao#true liao\|true liao]], creating a [[inspirational location\|memorial]] for the paragon - and [[Mime each lonely word\|awakening unexpected powers]] within the Maze.

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==

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	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
	The Guardian oversees the Maze of Zoria in [[Miekarova]] that serves to house the knowledge the Empire has left of Zoria's teaching. If the shrine were to be threatened, it would be the responsibility of the Guardian to face those threats; likewise should any [[opportunity]] related to the shrine arise they would decide how to respond. Since the [[Consecration#True_Liao\|true consecration]] of the Maze, they are also tied by the [[~~Ritual_theory~~#The_Law_of_Dominion\|Law of Dominion]] to the Maze itself, and experience both peculiar dreams and unexplained abilities as a consequence.		The Guardian oversees the Maze of Zoria in [[Miekarova]] that serves to house the knowledge the Empire has left of Zoria's teaching. If the shrine were to be threatened, it would be the responsibility of the Guardian to face those threats; likewise should any [[opportunity]] related to the shrine arise they would decide how to respond. Since the [[Consecration#True_Liao\|true consecration]] of the Maze, they are also tied by the [[Laws_of_magic#The_Law_of_Dominion\|Law of Dominion]] to the Maze itself, and experience both peculiar dreams and unexplained abilities as a consequence.

	==Powers==		==Powers==
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	The number of pilgrims who visit the Maze of Zoria sees the Guardian provided with 18 doses of [[liao]] by each season by the civil service, to be used as they see fit.		The number of pilgrims who visit the Maze of Zoria sees the Guardian provided with 18 doses of [[liao]] by each season by the civil service, to be used as they see fit.

	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box>'''The Nature of Names'''<br>The Guardian of the Maze of Zoria possesses several unique powers. As near as anyone can tell, they arise from a combination of the true consecration, the magical [[~~Ritual_theory~~#The_Law_of_Dominion\|Law of Dominion]], and the nature of the physical Maze. While the title holder has dominion over the Maze - while they are recognised as the sole person responsible for it - they can use these powers. In each case, the powers are lost if the Guardian loses their title; and gained by their successor shortly after their title is confirmed.</box></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box>'''The Nature of Names'''<br>The Guardian of the Maze of Zoria possesses several unique powers. As near as anyone can tell, they arise from a combination of the true consecration, the magical [[Laws_of_magic#The_Law_of_Dominion\|Law of Dominion]], and the nature of the physical Maze. While the title holder has dominion over the Maze - while they are recognised as the sole person responsible for it - they can use these powers. In each case, the powers are lost if the Guardian loses their title; and gained by their successor shortly after their title is confirmed.</box></div>
	===The Eyes of the Spider===		===The Eyes of the Spider===
	Three times each day, the Guardian can bring to mind the twisting paths of the Maze and perform an [[insight]] ceremony - [[Insight#Performing_a_Quick_Insight\|quick]] or [[Insight#Performing_a_Thorough_Insight\|thorough]] - following all the normal rules but without the requirement to use any [[liao]]. They can even use this power if they do not have the [[dedication]] skill. They cannot access the power if for any reason they are unable to use [[religious skills]](if they were an [[orc]] for example, subjected to a curse such as [[Chastise the Foolish]], [[excommunication\|excommunicated]] and so on) On gaining the title, the new holder will be able to access this remarkable power after a full night's sleep (the day after they gain the title).		Three times each day, the Guardian can bring to mind the twisting paths of the Maze and perform an [[insight]] ceremony - [[Insight#Performing_a_Quick_Insight\|quick]] or [[Insight#Performing_a_Thorough_Insight\|thorough]] - following all the normal rules but without the requirement to use any [[liao]]. They can even use this power if they do not have the [[dedication]] skill. They cannot access the power if for any reason they are unable to use [[religious skills]](if they were an [[orc]] for example, subjected to a curse such as [[Chastise the Foolish]], [[excommunication\|excommunicated]] and so on) On gaining the title, the new holder will be able to access this remarkable power after a full night's sleep (the day after they gain the title).

Hailmur at 15:59, 5 April 2024

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	[[Category:Title]][[Category:~~Synod~~]]		[[Category:Title]][[Category:Varushka]]
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Guardian of the Maze of Zoria is an Imperial title [[Construct_Zoria%27s_Maze\|created]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] in Summer 383YE. The position of Guardian is a [[sinecure]], requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income of [[liao~~]], and additional votes in the [[Imperial Synod~~]]. Following the Autumn Equinox 384YE, the ~~national~~ Assembly of Varushke sent the first Guardian, Illya Nikovitch Volkov, to consecrate the Maze with [[liao#true liao\|true liao]], creating a [[inspirational location\|memorial]] for the paragon - and [[Mime each lonely word\|awakening unexpected powers]] within the Maze.		The Guardian of the Maze of Zoria is an Imperial title [[Construct_Zoria%27s_Maze\|created]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] in Summer 383YE. The position of Guardian is a [[sinecure]], requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income of [[liao]]. Following the Autumn Equinox 384YE, the National Assembly of Varushke sent the first Guardian, '''Illya Nikovitch Volkov''', to consecrate the Maze with [[liao#true liao\|true liao]], creating a [[inspirational location\|memorial]] for the paragon - and [[Mime each lonely word\|awakening unexpected powers]] within the Maze.

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
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	==Powers==		==Powers==
	===~~Place~~ of ~~Pilgrimage~~===		===A Portion of Liao===
	~~As a place~~ of ~~pilgrimage,~~ the ~~sinecure provides nine measures~~ of [[liao]] ~~to the Guardian~~ each season, to be used as they see fit. The Guardian receives eighteen votes in the [[Imperial Synod]]. They may use these votes in any appropriate assembly, following the [[Sinecure#Synod_Votes\|normal rules for votes provided by a Sinecure]].		The number of pilgrims who visit the Maze of Zoria sees the Guardian provided with 18 doses of [[liao]] by each season by the civil service, to be used as they see fit.

	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box>'''The Nature of Names'''<br>The Guardian of the Maze of Zoria possesses several unique powers. As near as anyone can tell, they arise from a combination of the true consecration, the magical [[Ritual_theory#The_Law_of_Dominion\|Law of Dominion]], and the nature of the physical Maze. While the title holder has dominion over the Maze - while they are recognised as the sole person responsible for it - they can use these powers. In each case, the powers are lost if the Guardian loses their title; and gained by their successor shortly after their title is confirmed.</box></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box>'''The Nature of Names'''<br>The Guardian of the Maze of Zoria possesses several unique powers. As near as anyone can tell, they arise from a combination of the true consecration, the magical [[Ritual_theory#The_Law_of_Dominion\|Law of Dominion]], and the nature of the physical Maze. While the title holder has dominion over the Maze - while they are recognised as the sole person responsible for it - they can use these powers. In each case, the powers are lost if the Guardian loses their title; and gained by their successor shortly after their title is confirmed.</box></div>
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	* '''Nightingale Warden:''' A powerful potion that ensures a good night's sleep and can end the effect of certain [[curse\|curses]] and [[enchantment\|enchantments]].		* '''Nightingale Warden:''' A powerful potion that ensures a good night's sleep and can end the effect of certain [[curse\|curses]] and [[enchantment\|enchantments]].
	This power is used in the same way as a [[ministry]]. The required herbs must be handed in at the end of the event, and they make their choices during downtime from their character page. Herbs is removed from, and potions are placed into, the character's inventory when the downtime is processed.		This power is used in the same way as a [[ministry]]. The required herbs must be handed in at the end of the event, and they make their choices during downtime from their character page. Herbs is removed from, and potions are placed into, the character's inventory when the downtime is processed.

	===The Winding Mark===		===The Winding Mark===
	The connection between the Guardian and the Maze permanently marks the Guardian's aura. Whenever they are subject to a [[Insight#Thorough Insight\|thorough insight]] they should let the referee know that their aura is marked with maze-like elements woven of living plants. This special mark on their aura remains even after they lose the title; it can be removed as if it were a normal [[testimony]], but if the character still holds the Guardian title it will return the next time they sleep.		The connection between the Guardian and the Maze permanently marks the Guardian's aura. Whenever they are subject to a [[Insight#Thorough Insight\|thorough insight]] they should let the referee know that their aura is marked with maze-like elements woven of living plants. This special mark on their aura remains even after they lose the title; it can be removed as if it were a normal [[testimony]], but if the character still holds the Guardian title it will return the next time they sleep.
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	==The Maze of Zoria==		==The Maze of Zoria==
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	The Maze of Zoria stands in [[Miekarova#Mieriada\|Mieriada]] near the vale of Griejezdo. It is a strange creation; a vast circle of trees with dense plants and vines wrapped between them makes the maze impassable to those who do not know the right route to tread. Some strange magic lingers here still ensuring the maze must be traversed alone and though each pilgrim can only find a single route through the maze, no two individuals can agree upon what that route must be.		The Maze of Zoria stands in [[Miekarova#Mieriada\|Mieriada]] near the vale of Griejezdo. It is a strange creation; a vast circle of trees with dense plants and vines wrapped between them makes the maze impassable to those who do not know the right route to tread. Some strange magic lingers here still ensuring the maze must be traversed alone and though each pilgrim can only find a single route through the maze, no two individuals can agree upon what that route must be.

Rafferty: /* The Winding Mark */

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The Winding Mark

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	This power is used in the same way as a [[ministry]]. The required herbs must be handed in at the end of the event, and they make their choices during downtime from their character page. Herbs is removed from, and potions are placed into, the character's inventory when the downtime is processed.		This power is used in the same way as a [[ministry]]. The required herbs must be handed in at the end of the event, and they make their choices during downtime from their character page. Herbs is removed from, and potions are placed into, the character's inventory when the downtime is processed.
	===The Winding Mark===		===The Winding Mark===
	The connection between the Guardian and the Maze permanently marks the Guardian's aura. Whenever they are subject to a [[Insight#Thorough Insight\|thorough insight]] they should let the referee know that their aura is marked with maze-like elements woven of living plants. This special mark on their aura remains even after they lose the title; it can be removed as if it were a normal [[testimony]], but if the character still holds the Guardian title it will return the next time they sleep..		The connection between the Guardian and the Maze permanently marks the Guardian's aura. Whenever they are subject to a [[Insight#Thorough Insight\|thorough insight]] they should let the referee know that their aura is marked with maze-like elements woven of living plants. This special mark on their aura remains even after they lose the title; it can be removed as if it were a normal [[testimony]], but if the character still holds the Guardian title it will return the next time they sleep.

	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	The Guardian is a [[New_Imperial_titles#The_Imperial_Synod\|virtue position]] which is [[Appointment\|appointed]] by [[judgement]] of the [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|Varushkan assembly]].		The Guardian is a [[New_Imperial_titles#The_Imperial_Synod\|virtue position]] which is [[Appointment\|appointed]] by [[judgement]] of the [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|Varushkan assembly]].

Matt at 16:16, 2 July 2023

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	[[Category:Title]][[Category:Synod]]		[[Category:Title]][[Category:Synod]]
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Guardian of the Maze of Zoria is an Imperial title [[Construct_Zoria%27s_Maze\|created]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] in Summer 383YE. The position of Guardian is a [[sinecure]], requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income of [[liao]], and additional votes in the [[Imperial Synod]]. Following the Autumn Equinox 384YE, the national Assembly of Varushke sent the first Guardian, Illya Nikovitch Volkov, to consecrate the Maze with [[liao#true liao\|true liao]], creating an [[inspirational ~~tomb~~]] for the paragon - and [[Mime each lonely word\|awakening unexpected powers]] within the Maze.		The Guardian of the Maze of Zoria is an Imperial title [[Construct_Zoria%27s_Maze\|created]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] in Summer 383YE. The position of Guardian is a [[sinecure]], requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income of [[liao]], and additional votes in the [[Imperial Synod]]. Following the Autumn Equinox 384YE, the national Assembly of Varushke sent the first Guardian, Illya Nikovitch Volkov, to consecrate the Maze with [[liao#true liao\|true liao]], creating a [[inspirational location\|memorial]] for the paragon - and [[Mime each lonely word\|awakening unexpected powers]] within the Maze.

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==

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 ===The Squirrel's Red Fur===
 If the Guardian uses the [[anointing]] ceremony to create a personal aura on themselves with a dose of [[liao]] the effect is extremely powerful. As long as they remain Guardian, that anointing cannot be removed except with a ceremony using a dose of [[liao#true liao|true liao]], or similar powerful effect and it will not expire normally (it becomes both durable and true). The Guardian can always replace their own anointing with another, using the normal rules. This ability can only be used if the Guardian is dedicated to Wisdom and capable of using the [[anointing]] skill. It has no effect when anointing anyone else, and if the Guardian loses their title the aura immediately becomes a normal aura (expiring at the start of the next event, removable with a normal anointing ceremony, and so on).
 ===Wisdom's Whisper===
 The Maze of Zoria grants the Guardian inspiration when they traverse its narrow paths. Some scholars claim that it contains a fragment of Zoria's vast knowledge of, and mastery over, the natural world. During downtime the Guardian can retreat into the Maze and draw on that knowledge to produce unique [[potion|potions]] - even if they are not an [[surgical skills#apothecary|apothecary]] themselves. The Guardian does not consciously know how to make these potions when they are not in the Maze itself; they can't teach them to other people and it's impossible for anyone other than the Guardian to understand how they are made. To brew each potion the Guardian needs drams of the familiar [[herbs]], but also incorporates components from the plants that form the Maze.

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	[[Category:Title]][[Category:Synod]]		[[Category:Title]][[Category:Synod]]
	~~{{stub}}~~
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Guardian of the Maze of Zoria is an Imperial title [[Construct_Zoria%27s_Maze\|created]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] in Summer 383YE. The position of Guardian is a [[sinecure]], requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income of [[liao]], and additional votes in the [[Imperial Synod]]. Following the Autumn Equinox 384YE, the national Assembly of Varushke sent the first Guardian, Illya Nikovitch Volkov, to consecrate the Maze with [[liao#true liao\|true liao]], creating an [[inspirational tomb]] for the paragon - and [[Mime each lonely word\|awakening unexpected powers]] within the Maze.		The Guardian of the Maze of Zoria is an Imperial title [[Construct_Zoria%27s_Maze\|created]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] in Summer 383YE. The position of Guardian is a [[sinecure]], requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income of [[liao]], and additional votes in the [[Imperial Synod]]. Following the Autumn Equinox 384YE, the national Assembly of Varushke sent the first Guardian, Illya Nikovitch Volkov, to consecrate the Maze with [[liao#true liao\|true liao]], creating an [[inspirational tomb]] for the paragon - and [[Mime each lonely word\|awakening unexpected powers]] within the Maze.
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	Each downtime the Guardian can make a combination of potions. Those available are:		Each downtime the Guardian can make a combination of potions. Those available are:
	* '''Mazemark Salve:''' A salve that ~~allows the Guardian~~ to ~~create a unique personal aura with the~~ [[anointing]] ~~ceremony~~		* '''Mazemark Salve:''' A salve that grants a [[Roleplaying_effects#Spiritual\|source of spiritual strength]] similar to an [[anointing]]
	* '''Owl's Eye:''' A [[Potion#Tonics\|tonic]] that increases the power of a magician to perform [[Crystaline_Focus_of_Aesh#Divination_Rituals\|divination ~~rituals~~]].		* '''Owl's Eye:''' A [[Potion#Tonics\|tonic]] that increases the power of a magician to perform a [[Crystaline_Focus_of_Aesh#Divination_Rituals\|divination ritual]].
	* '''Weasel's Whisper:''' A tonic that grants a magician ~~a small supply~~ of additional personal mana.		* '''Weasel's Whisper:''' A tonic that grants a magician an amount of additional personal mana.
	* '''Nightingale Warden:''' A powerful potion that ensures a good night's sleep and can ~~remove~~ the effect of certain [[curse\|curses]] and [[enchantment\|enchantments]].		* '''Nightingale Warden:''' A powerful potion that ensures a good night's sleep and can end the effect of certain [[curse\|curses]] and [[enchantment\|enchantments]].
	This power ~~functions~~ as a [[ministry]]. The required herbs must be handed in at the end of the event, and they make their choices during downtime from their character page. Herbs is removed from, and potions are placed into, the character's inventory when the downtime is processed.		This power is used in the same way as a [[ministry]]. The required herbs must be handed in at the end of the event, and they make their choices during downtime from their character page. Herbs is removed from, and potions are placed into, the character's inventory when the downtime is processed.

	===The Winding Mark===		===The Winding Mark===
	The connection between the Guardian and the Maze permanently marks the Guardian's aura. Whenever they are subject to a [[Insight#Thorough Insight\|thorough insight]] they should let the referee know that their aura is marked with maze-like elements woven of living plants. This special mark on their aura remains even after they lose the title; it can be removed as if it were a normal [[testimony]], but if the character still holds the Guardian title it will return the next time they sleep..		The connection between the Guardian and the Maze permanently marks the Guardian's aura. Whenever they are subject to a [[Insight#Thorough Insight\|thorough insight]] they should let the referee know that their aura is marked with maze-like elements woven of living plants. This special mark on their aura remains even after they lose the title; it can be removed as if it were a normal [[testimony]], but if the character still holds the Guardian title it will return the next time they sleep..