Hammers and boxes - Revision history

Twiggy at 10:49, 17 February 2026

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	She put her stood up, and waved her shovel, calling out. “Hey, friend, do you want to come over here and stop staring at us eating?”		She put her stood up, and waved her shovel, calling out. “Hey, friend, do you want to come over here and stop staring at us eating?”

	The shapeless figure didn't move for a minute or more, then left their position and stomped over. As they grew closer, the two roadbuilders could see that he was neither human nor orc. A blocky person, a little shy of six feet tall and nearly as broad across the shoulders, with tree-trunk arms and legs, and a crown of curling copper corns circling his brow. Somewhat incongruously perched atop the rack of horns was a soft felt hat in the Apulian style. He didn't seem ~~paticularly~~ happy, but he also didn't seem particularly threatening.		The shapeless figure didn't move for a minute or more, then left their position and stomped over. As they grew closer, the two roadbuilders could see that he was neither human nor orc. A blocky person, a little shy of six feet tall and nearly as broad across the shoulders, with tree-trunk arms and legs, and a crown of curling copper corns circling his brow. Somewhat incongruously perched atop the rack of horns was a soft felt hat in the Apulian style. He didn't seem particularly happy, but he also didn't seem particularly threatening.

	Navil glanced over to the two Urizeni magicians taking their lunch nearby while their ushabti continued to clear away the spoil from the morning's digging. They seemed interested but unconcerned, and Navil took that to mean they didn't consider the figure a threat either.		Navil glanced over to the two Urizeni magicians taking their lunch nearby while their ushabti continued to clear away the spoil from the morning's digging. They seemed interested but unconcerned, and Navil took that to mean they didn't consider the figure a threat either.
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	As [[Secret_meeting#Endless_Ringing\|already mentioned]]. the Archmage of Autumn, via their [[proxy]] '''Ashborn Trosk''', has used the power of [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] to petition [[Estavus]] for aid relating to two large-scale construction projects of benefit to the [[Imperial Orcs]]. The heralds involved represent some of the factions in the City of Fire and Stone - the immense volcanic metropolis of Shikal presided over by the ''~~Foregemistress~~''. The results of their assessment have been made public knowledge, and present opportunities of interest not only for the Imperial Orcs but for the League and potentially Wintermark.		As [[Secret_meeting#Endless_Ringing\|already mentioned]]. the Archmage of Autumn, via their [[proxy]] '''Ashborn Trosk''', has used the power of [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] to petition [[Estavus]] for aid relating to two large-scale construction projects of benefit to the [[Imperial Orcs]]. The heralds involved represent some of the factions in the City of Fire and Stone - the immense volcanic metropolis of Shikal presided over by the ''Forgemistress''. The results of their assessment have been made public knowledge, and present opportunities of interest not only for the Imperial Orcs but for the League and potentially Wintermark.
	===Clearing the Pass===		===Clearing the Pass===
	* '''The Architects of Iron and Stone have assessed the ruins of Pakaanan's Pass in Skarsind'''		* '''The Architects of Iron and Stone have assessed the ruins of Pakaanan's Pass in Skarsind'''

Twiggy at 16:01, 9 February 2026

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	* '''The heralds have made adjustments to the way they assess the boxes delivered by Ephisis' Scale'''		* '''The heralds have made adjustments to the way they assess the boxes delivered by Ephisis' Scale'''
	* '''Starting with the Winter Solstice they will endeavour to deal with boxes received on Friday before those received on Saturday'''		* '''Starting with the Winter Solstice they will endeavour to deal with boxes received on Friday before those received on Saturday'''
	When a box is sent to the City of Gold and Lead with the ''Ephisis' Scale'' ritual it passes through several hands. Its contents are assessed, and offers collected, with the best being presented to the magician who cast the ritual. Previously, due to the vagaries of time that the Autumn ~~Realm~~ experiences, the boxes have been dealt with in an ''ad hoc'' order. In an effort to reduce uncertainty, the brokers of the City commit to attempting to clear the boxes in a slightly different order. When the bazaar begins at one o'clock on Sunday, the new ''[[#The_Perils_of_Egalitarianism\|Broker's Boxes]]'' will be dealt with first. After that, they will call all those boxes that were sent on Friday. Only once all those boxes have been called will they call the boxes sent on Saturday.		When a box is sent to the City of Gold and Lead with the ''Ephisis' Scale'' ritual it passes through several hands. Its contents are assessed, and offers collected, with the best being presented to the magician who cast the ritual. Previously, due to the vagaries of time that the Autumn realm experiences, the boxes have been dealt with in an ''ad hoc'' order. In an effort to reduce uncertainty, the brokers of the City commit to attempting to clear the boxes in a slightly different order. When the bazaar begins at one o'clock on Sunday, the new ''[[#The_Perils_of_Egalitarianism\|Broker's Boxes]]'' will be dealt with first. After that, they will call all those boxes that were sent on Friday. Only once all those boxes have been called will they call the boxes sent on Saturday.

	Representatives of the Assayers of Sand and Wind (a guild of the City of Gold and Lead that deals heavily with logistics and efficiency) will continue to assess the situation and propose further improvements to the process if they believe they can facilitate them. After all, the ultimate goal of the City of Gold and Lead is to make it as easy as possible for Imperial citizens to trade their goods with the Autumn realm.		Representatives of the Assayers of Sand and Wind (a guild of the City of Gold and Lead that deals heavily with logistics and efficiency) will continue to assess the situation and propose further improvements to the process if they believe they can facilitate them. After all, the ultimate goal of the City of Gold and Lead is to make it as easy as possible for Imperial citizens to trade their goods with the Autumn realm.

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial army" to "[[Army"

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	Several resolute heralds appear in [[Sermersuaq]], and [[Skarsind]], and set about examining the damage done to [[Skarsind#Pakaanan's_Pass\|Pakaanan's Pass]] by the [[Jotun]]. Two of them at least - soft spoken [[Metal and stone#Pride of Ikka's Tears\|Architect Noether]] and delicately armoured [[Metal and stone#Vigilant Swan\|Assessor Hedymarr]] - have visited the Empire before. They are agents of the ''[[Cities_of_the_Iron_Labyrinth#Metal_and_Stone\|Architects of Iron and Stone]]'', a guild of engineers from the ''[[Estavus\|City of Fire and Stone]]''.		Several resolute heralds appear in [[Sermersuaq]], and [[Skarsind]], and set about examining the damage done to [[Skarsind#Pakaanan's_Pass\|Pakaanan's Pass]] by the [[Jotun]]. Two of them at least - soft spoken [[Metal and stone#Pride of Ikka's Tears\|Architect Noether]] and delicately armoured [[Metal and stone#Vigilant Swan\|Assessor Hedymarr]] - have visited the Empire before. They are agents of the ''[[Cities_of_the_Iron_Labyrinth#Metal_and_Stone\|Architects of Iron and Stone]]'', a guild of engineers from the ''[[Estavus\|City of Fire and Stone]]''.

	They work quickly at their task, and after a month of assessment and examination they deliver their findings. Assessor Hedymarr, resplendent in segmented crimson armour, does most of the talking. The damage to the pass is extensive, but not especially complicated. The heralds of [[Adamant]] helped their Jotun allies by "simply" causing several of the flanking mountains to "close" around it. The job would primarily involve removing prodigious amounts of collapsed mountain, and ensuring that in the process they do not trigger any new landslides. The Architects of Iron and Stone will not do the job themselves - they are consultants not labourers - but the ''House of Fire and Flame'' are prepared to take the contract They would deploy sufficient [[Shallows_and_miseries#Objective:_Enlist_the_Service_of_the_House_of_Fire_and_Flame\|rondures]] to clear enough of a pass for an [[~~Imperial army~~\|army]] to pass through relatively comfortably and where an army may pass, roads and traders can quickly follow.		They work quickly at their task, and after a month of assessment and examination they deliver their findings. Assessor Hedymarr, resplendent in segmented crimson armour, does most of the talking. The damage to the pass is extensive, but not especially complicated. The heralds of [[Adamant]] helped their Jotun allies by "simply" causing several of the flanking mountains to "close" around it. The job would primarily involve removing prodigious amounts of collapsed mountain, and ensuring that in the process they do not trigger any new landslides. The Architects of Iron and Stone will not do the job themselves - they are consultants not labourers - but the ''House of Fire and Flame'' are prepared to take the contract They would deploy sufficient [[Shallows_and_miseries#Objective:_Enlist_the_Service_of_the_House_of_Fire_and_Flame\|rondures]] to clear enough of a pass for an [[Army\|army]] to pass through relatively comfortably and where an army may pass, roads and traders can quickly follow.

	The house does not work for free, of course. A [[Declaration]] of [[Alignment#Acceptance\|Acceptance]] would need to be approved by the [[Conclave]], accepting the offer of the House of Fire and Flame to clear the pass. In return they demand two hundred and fifty measures of [[beggar's lye]], payable in advance by whomever raised the Declaration, as well as rights to claim any valuable minerals from the rubble they clear. This offer remains available until the start of the Summer Solstice 387YE, at which point the Empire would need to renegotiate a new deal with the ''Bronze Artisan''. '''OOC Note:''' The character raising the Declaration of Alignment would need to ensure the 250 measures of beggar's lye was in their inventory after the event the declaration was passed, and e-mail [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk plot@profounddecisions.co.uk] to ensure it is not missed.		The house does not work for free, of course. A [[Declaration]] of [[Alignment#Acceptance\|Acceptance]] would need to be approved by the [[Conclave]], accepting the offer of the House of Fire and Flame to clear the pass. In return they demand two hundred and fifty measures of [[beggar's lye]], payable in advance by whomever raised the Declaration, as well as rights to claim any valuable minerals from the rubble they clear. This offer remains available until the start of the Summer Solstice 387YE, at which point the Empire would need to renegotiate a new deal with the ''Bronze Artisan''. '''OOC Note:''' The character raising the Declaration of Alignment would need to ensure the 250 measures of beggar's lye was in their inventory after the event the declaration was passed, and e-mail [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk plot@profounddecisions.co.uk] to ensure it is not missed.

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

2026-01-15T15:59:33Z

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	They work quickly at their task, and after a month of assessment and examination they deliver their findings. Assessor Hedymarr, resplendent in segmented crimson armour, does most of the talking. The damage to the pass is extensive, but not especially complicated. The heralds of [[Adamant]] helped their Jotun allies by "simply" causing several of the flanking mountains to "close" around it. The job would primarily involve removing prodigious amounts of collapsed mountain, and ensuring that in the process they do not trigger any new landslides. The Architects of Iron and Stone will not do the job themselves - they are consultants not labourers - but the ''House of Fire and Flame'' are prepared to take the contract They would deploy sufficient [[Shallows_and_miseries#Objective:_Enlist_the_Service_of_the_House_of_Fire_and_Flame\|rondures]] to clear enough of a pass for an [[Imperial army\|army]] to pass through relatively comfortably and where an army may pass, roads and traders can quickly follow.		They work quickly at their task, and after a month of assessment and examination they deliver their findings. Assessor Hedymarr, resplendent in segmented crimson armour, does most of the talking. The damage to the pass is extensive, but not especially complicated. The heralds of [[Adamant]] helped their Jotun allies by "simply" causing several of the flanking mountains to "close" around it. The job would primarily involve removing prodigious amounts of collapsed mountain, and ensuring that in the process they do not trigger any new landslides. The Architects of Iron and Stone will not do the job themselves - they are consultants not labourers - but the ''House of Fire and Flame'' are prepared to take the contract They would deploy sufficient [[Shallows_and_miseries#Objective:_Enlist_the_Service_of_the_House_of_Fire_and_Flame\|rondures]] to clear enough of a pass for an [[Imperial army\|army]] to pass through relatively comfortably and where an army may pass, roads and traders can quickly follow.

	The house does not work for free, of course. A [[Declaration]] of [[Alignment#Acceptance\|Acceptance]] would need to be approved by the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]], accepting the offer of the House of Fire and Flame to clear the pass. In return they demand two hundred and fifty measures of [[beggar's lye]], payable in advance by whomever raised the Declaration, as well as rights to claim any valuable minerals from the rubble they clear. This offer remains available until the start of the Summer Solstice 387YE, at which point the Empire would need to renegotiate a new deal with the ''Bronze Artisan''. '''OOC Note:''' The character raising the Declaration of Alignment would need to ensure the 250 measures of beggar's lye was in their inventory after the event the declaration was passed, and e-mail [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk plot@profounddecisions.co.uk] to ensure it is not missed.		The house does not work for free, of course. A [[Declaration]] of [[Alignment#Acceptance\|Acceptance]] would need to be approved by the [[Conclave]], accepting the offer of the House of Fire and Flame to clear the pass. In return they demand two hundred and fifty measures of [[beggar's lye]], payable in advance by whomever raised the Declaration, as well as rights to claim any valuable minerals from the rubble they clear. This offer remains available until the start of the Summer Solstice 387YE, at which point the Empire would need to renegotiate a new deal with the ''Bronze Artisan''. '''OOC Note:''' The character raising the Declaration of Alignment would need to ensure the 250 measures of beggar's lye was in their inventory after the event the declaration was passed, and e-mail [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk plot@profounddecisions.co.uk] to ensure it is not missed.

	===Leading the Way===		===Leading the Way===

Twiggy at 18:24, 14 July 2025

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	Two groups of [[Inhabitants_of_the_realms#Heralds\|heralds]] from the [[Realm#Autumn\|Autumn realm]] have visited the Empire in the last few months. Several hail from the [[Estavus\|Fire Mountain Shikal]], the domain of the ''Forgemistress''. They have come at the [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|behest]] of the [[Archmage of Autumn]] to offer their expertise to the [[Imperial Orcs]] in [[Skarsind]] and [[Mareave]] (or more correctly, [[Spiral]]. After several weeks of exploring [[Skarsind#Pakaanan's_Pass\|Pakaanan's Pass]] and evaluating the work on [[Construct Curstag's Way\|Curstag's Way]] they have presented proposals as to how the City of Fire and Stone could offer their aid.		Two groups of [[Inhabitants_of_the_realms#Heralds\|heralds]] from the [[Realm#Autumn\|Autumn realm]] have visited the Empire in the last few months. Several hail from the [[Estavus\|Fire Mountain Shikal]], the domain of the ''Forgemistress''. They have come at the [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|behest]] of the [[Archmage of Autumn]] to offer their expertise to the [[Imperial Orcs]] in [[Skarsind]] and [[Mareave]] (or more correctly, [[Spiral]]. After several weeks of exploring [[Skarsind#Pakaanan's_Pass\|Pakaanan's Pass]] and evaluating the work on [[Construct Curstag's Way\|Curstag's Way]] they have presented proposals as to how the City of Fire and Stone could offer their aid.

	In other parts of the Empire, agents of the [[Ephisis\|City of Gold and Lead]] have been abroad, discussing details of ways they plan to improve the functioning of the [[Ephisis' Scale]] ritual. They have also been talking about certain deals, and are apparently keen to meet with folk at the coming Solstice Summit in [[Anvil]] to discuss the purchase of a certain [[enchantment]] of [[Autumn magic]] that was [[Ilium#Using_ilium_in_rituals\|made permanent]] with [[ilium]] by the sadly departed former Archmage of Autumn, '''Maurice de ~~Gauvin~~'''.		In other parts of the Empire, agents of the [[Ephisis\|City of Gold and Lead]] have been abroad, discussing details of ways they plan to improve the functioning of the [[Ephisis' Scale]] ritual. They have also been talking about certain deals, and are apparently keen to meet with folk at the coming Solstice Summit in [[Anvil]] to discuss the purchase of a certain [[enchantment]] of [[Autumn magic]] that was [[Ilium#Using_ilium_in_rituals\|made permanent]] with [[ilium]] by the sadly departed former Archmage of Autumn, '''Maurice de Gauvain'''.
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	==Ceaseless Hammers==		==Ceaseless Hammers==

Hailmur: /* The Perils of Egalitarianism */

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The Perils of Egalitarianism

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	Representatives of the Assayers of Sand and Wind (a guild of the City of Gold and Lead that deals heavily with logistics and efficiency) will continue to assess the situation and propose further improvements to the process if they believe they can facilitate them. After all, the ultimate goal of the City of Gold and Lead is to make it as easy as possible for Imperial citizens to trade their goods with the Autumn realm.		Representatives of the Assayers of Sand and Wind (a guild of the City of Gold and Lead that deals heavily with logistics and efficiency) will continue to assess the situation and propose further improvements to the process if they believe they can facilitate them. After all, the ultimate goal of the City of Gold and Lead is to make it as easy as possible for Imperial citizens to trade their goods with the Autumn realm.
			<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=City of Lead and Gold Auction poster.jpg\|align=right\|width=300}}</div>
	===The Perils of Egalitarianism===		===The Perils of Egalitarianism===
	* '''The City of Lead and Gold are offering three sigils for a Broker's Box - one for each of the three markets that currently service the Ephisis' Scale ritual'''		* '''The City of Lead and Gold are offering three sigils for a Broker's Box - one for each of the three markets that currently service the Ephisis' Scale ritual'''

Vsabo: /* High Value Trade */

2025-04-11T19:56:33Z

High Value Trade

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	At the previous Autumn Equinox, ''Crown'', a herald normally employed as a buyer by the Street of Grains spoke with '''Bella Di Sarvos''', Purser of the [[The_League_groups#The_Crimson_Reapers\|Crimson Reapers]], about the possibility of a major sale. It appears they discussed the opportunity for a face-to-face negotiation for one or more potentially very profitable deals. It's not clear precisely what was discussed, but Crown appears to believe that the City might be offered an opportunity to acquire the specific permanent enchantment, [[Bound by Common Cause]], that has been cast on the [[Wolves of War]].		At the previous Autumn Equinox, ''Crown'', a herald normally employed as a buyer by the Street of Grains spoke with '''Bella Di Sarvos''', Purser of the [[The_League_groups#The_Crimson_Reapers\|Crimson Reapers]], about the possibility of a major sale. It appears they discussed the opportunity for a face-to-face negotiation for one or more potentially very profitable deals. It's not clear precisely what was discussed, but Crown appears to believe that the City might be offered an opportunity to acquire the specific permanent enchantment, [[Bound by Common Cause]], that has been cast on the [[Wolves of War]].

	This ritual has a lot of history behind it. It is one of very few permanent enchantments that currently exist in the Empire and was created in Autumn 378YE by the Archmage at the time, '''Maurice de Gauvain'''. He took advantage of a [[As_above,_so_below\|specific conjunction]] that made permanent enchantments easier to create, and made the ritual on the Wolves of War permanent. Legend has it that the archmage was only able to acquire half of the still-considerable amount of ilium ~~heeded~~ for the ritual, but managed to broker a deal with the ''[[Prospero\|Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges]]'' to borrow the outstanding amount. Wisely, the archmage found a way to pay the loan back before he defaulted it, much to the displeasure of the ''Lord of the Loom'', who by all accounts may have had designs on the army itself. Maurice died under tragic circumstances while fighting alongside the heroes of the Empire against unliving horrors invading Dawn. The enchantment remains part of his legacy - at least for the moment.		This ritual has a lot of history behind it. It is one of very few permanent enchantments that currently exist in the Empire and was created in Autumn 378YE by the Archmage at the time, '''Maurice de Gauvain'''. He took advantage of a [[As_above,_so_below\|specific conjunction]] that made permanent enchantments easier to create, and made the ritual on the Wolves of War permanent. Legend has it that the archmage was only able to acquire half of the still-considerable amount of ilium needed for the ritual, but managed to broker a deal with the ''[[Prospero\|Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges]]'' to borrow the outstanding amount. Wisely, the archmage found a way to pay the loan back before he defaulted it, much to the displeasure of the ''Lord of the Loom'', who by all accounts may have had designs on the army itself. Maurice died under tragic circumstances while fighting alongside the heroes of the Empire against unliving horrors invading Dawn. The enchantment remains part of his legacy - at least for the moment.
	<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=The Late Maurice.png\|caption=Archmage of Autumn Maurice de Gauvain, tragically slain while fighting to protect the people of Dawn.\|align=right\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=The Late Maurice.png\|caption=Archmage of Autumn Maurice de Gauvain, tragically slain while fighting to protect the people of Dawn.\|align=right\|width=300}}</div>
	The magic wrapped around the Wolves of War has served the Empire well in the years since, but with the power of the ritual [[Bound by Common Cause\|permanently warped]] by the recent conjunction, perhaps now is a good time for the Empire to try and recover their investment? The ritual is still useful, but perhaps the Wolves of War benefit from the flexibility of being able to benefit from different enchantments in different seasons?		The magic wrapped around the Wolves of War has served the Empire well in the years since, but with the power of the ritual [[Bound by Common Cause\|permanently warped]] by the recent conjunction, perhaps now is a good time for the Empire to try and recover their investment? The ritual is still useful, but perhaps the Wolves of War benefit from the flexibility of being able to benefit from different enchantments in different seasons?

Hailmur: /* Labour */

2025-04-09T18:15:57Z

Labour

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	* '''This opportunity is available only during the Winter Solstice'''		* '''This opportunity is available only during the Winter Solstice'''
	On the matter of labour, the Coalition of Stone and Struggle are prepared to work alongside Imperial labourers, but not replace them entirely - they are not interested in stealing the livelihoods of fellow workers. By Sterner's assessment their assistance will cut the labour costs significantly - effectively covering 100 crowns of the remaining costs. In return they want permission from the chambers of commerce of the five League cities to send some ''Strugglers'' - a title that combines elements of recruiter and agitator - to talk to workers and labourers, employed in their businesses.		On the matter of labour, the Coalition of Stone and Struggle are prepared to work alongside Imperial labourers, but not replace them entirely - they are not interested in stealing the livelihoods of fellow workers. By Sterner's assessment their assistance will cut the labour costs significantly - effectively covering 100 crowns of the remaining costs. In return they want permission from the chambers of commerce of the five League cities to send some ''Strugglers'' - a title that combines elements of recruiter and agitator - to talk to workers and labourers, employed in their businesses.
	<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: right;">[[file:Assembly_League.png~~\|align=right\|width=200~~]]</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: right;">[[file:Assembly_League.png]]</div>
	The civil service express caution about this apparently simple offer. Wages for construction workers have risen sharply in recent times - as a direct result of [[Shining_like_fire#A_Frank_Reappraisal\|the recent influence of Day magic]]. The Coalition seems to be very much in favour of elevating the standing of labourers and builders. Unlike many other "guilds" from the City of Fire and Stone, they seem to be motivated as much by a political agenda as by pure economics. Allowing them access to the cities of the League risks raising construction costs in those territories even further - indeed that could easily be their real goal. Whether they succeed or not is another matter - the [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|League National Assembly]] in particular might have some ability to influence the outcome.		The civil service express caution about this apparently simple offer. Wages for construction workers have risen sharply in recent times - as a direct result of [[Shining_like_fire#A_Frank_Reappraisal\|the recent influence of Day magic]]. The Coalition seems to be very much in favour of elevating the standing of labourers and builders. Unlike many other "guilds" from the City of Fire and Stone, they seem to be motivated as much by a political agenda as by pure economics. Allowing them access to the cities of the League risks raising construction costs in those territories even further - indeed that could easily be their real goal. Whether they succeed or not is another matter - the [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|League National Assembly]] in particular might have some ability to influence the outcome.

Hailmur: /* High Value Trade */

2025-04-09T18:15:01Z

High Value Trade

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	* '''They are planning to visit the Crimson Reapers camp in the League at 21:00 on Saturday evening to see if a deal can be agreed'''		* '''They are planning to visit the Crimson Reapers camp in the League at 21:00 on Saturday evening to see if a deal can be agreed'''
	At the previous Autumn Equinox, ''Crown'', a herald normally employed as a buyer by the Street of Grains spoke with '''Bella Di Sarvos''', Purser of the [[The_League_groups#The_Crimson_Reapers\|Crimson Reapers]], about the possibility of a major sale. It appears they discussed the opportunity for a face-to-face negotiation for one or more potentially very profitable deals. It's not clear precisely what was discussed, but Crown appears to believe that the City might be offered an opportunity to acquire the specific permanent enchantment, [[Bound by Common Cause]], that has been cast on the [[Wolves of War]].		At the previous Autumn Equinox, ''Crown'', a herald normally employed as a buyer by the Street of Grains spoke with '''Bella Di Sarvos''', Purser of the [[The_League_groups#The_Crimson_Reapers\|Crimson Reapers]], about the possibility of a major sale. It appears they discussed the opportunity for a face-to-face negotiation for one or more potentially very profitable deals. It's not clear precisely what was discussed, but Crown appears to believe that the City might be offered an opportunity to acquire the specific permanent enchantment, [[Bound by Common Cause]], that has been cast on the [[Wolves of War]].

			This ritual has a lot of history behind it. It is one of very few permanent enchantments that currently exist in the Empire and was created in Autumn 378YE by the Archmage at the time, '''Maurice de Gauvain'''. He took advantage of a [[As_above,_so_below\|specific conjunction]] that made permanent enchantments easier to create, and made the ritual on the Wolves of War permanent. Legend has it that the archmage was only able to acquire half of the still-considerable amount of ilium heeded for the ritual, but managed to broker a deal with the ''[[Prospero\|Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges]]'' to borrow the outstanding amount. Wisely, the archmage found a way to pay the loan back before he defaulted it, much to the displeasure of the ''Lord of the Loom'', who by all accounts may have had designs on the army itself. Maurice died under tragic circumstances while fighting alongside the heroes of the Empire against unliving horrors invading Dawn. The enchantment remains part of his legacy - at least for the moment.
	<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=The Late Maurice.png\|caption=Archmage of Autumn Maurice de Gauvain, tragically slain while fighting to protect the people of Dawn.\|align=right\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=The Late Maurice.png\|caption=Archmage of Autumn Maurice de Gauvain, tragically slain while fighting to protect the people of Dawn.\|align=right\|width=300}}</div>
	This ritual has a lot of history behind it. It is one of very few permanent enchantments that currently exist in the Empire and was created in Autumn 378YE by the Archmage at the time, '''Maurice de Gauvain'''. He took advantage of a [[As_above,_so_below\|specific conjunction]] that made permanent enchantments easier to create, and made the ritual on the Wolves of War permanent. Legend has it that the archmage was only able to acquire half of the still-considerable amount of ilium heeded for the ritual, but managed to broker a deal with the ''[[Prospero\|Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges]]'' to borrow the outstanding amount. Wisely, the archmage found a way to pay the loan back before he defaulted it, much to the displeasure of the ''Lord of the Loom'', who by all accounts may have had designs on the army itself. Maurice died under tragic circumstances while fighting alongside the heroes of the Empire against unliving horrors invading Dawn. The enchantment remains part of his legacy - at least for the moment.

	The magic wrapped around the Wolves of War has served the Empire well in the years since, but with the power of the ritual [[Bound by Common Cause\|permanently warped]] by the recent conjunction, perhaps now is a good time for the Empire to try and recover their investment? The ritual is still useful, but perhaps the Wolves of War benefit from the flexibility of being able to benefit from different enchantments in different seasons?		The magic wrapped around the Wolves of War has served the Empire well in the years since, but with the power of the ritual [[Bound by Common Cause\|permanently warped]] by the recent conjunction, perhaps now is a good time for the Empire to try and recover their investment? The ritual is still useful, but perhaps the Wolves of War benefit from the flexibility of being able to benefit from different enchantments in different seasons?

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	Several resolute heralds appear in [[Sermersuaq]], and [[Skarsind]], and set about examining the damage done to [[Skarsind#Pakaanan's_Pass\|Pakaanan's Pass]] by the [[Jotun]]. Two of them at least - soft spoken [[Metal and stone#Pride of Ikka's Tears\|Architect Noether]] and delicately armoured [[Metal and stone#Vigilant Swan\|Assessor Hedymarr]] - have visited the Empire before. They are agents of the ''[[Cities_of_the_Iron_Labyrinth#Metal_and_Stone\|Architects of Iron and Stone]]'', a guild of engineers from the ''[[Estavus\|City of Fire and Stone]]''.		Several resolute heralds appear in [[Sermersuaq]], and [[Skarsind]], and set about examining the damage done to [[Skarsind#Pakaanan's_Pass\|Pakaanan's Pass]] by the [[Jotun]]. Two of them at least - soft spoken [[Metal and stone#Pride of Ikka's Tears\|Architect Noether]] and delicately armoured [[Metal and stone#Vigilant Swan\|Assessor Hedymarr]] - have visited the Empire before. They are agents of the ''[[Cities_of_the_Iron_Labyrinth#Metal_and_Stone\|Architects of Iron and Stone]]'', a guild of engineers from the ''[[Estavus\|City of Fire and Stone]]''.

	They work quickly at their task, and after a month of assessment and examination they deliver their findings. Assessor Hedymarr, resplendent in segmented crimson armour, does most of the talking. The damage to the pass is extensive, but not especially complicated. The heralds of [[Adamant]] helped their Jotun allies by "simply" causing several of the flanking mountains to "close" around it. The job would primarily involve removing prodigious amounts of collapsed mountain, and ensuring that in the process they do not trigger any new landslides. The Architects of Iron and Stone will not do the job themselves - they are consultants not labourers - but the ''House of Fire and Flame'' are prepared to take the contract They would deploy sufficient [[Shallows_and_miseries#Objective:_Enlist_the_Service_of_the_House_of_Fire_and_Flame\|rondures]] to clear enough of a pass for an [[~~Imperial army~~\|army]] to pass through relatively comfortably and where an army may pass, roads and traders can quickly follow.		They work quickly at their task, and after a month of assessment and examination they deliver their findings. Assessor Hedymarr, resplendent in segmented crimson armour, does most of the talking. The damage to the pass is extensive, but not especially complicated. The heralds of [[Adamant]] helped their Jotun allies by "simply" causing several of the flanking mountains to "close" around it. The job would primarily involve removing prodigious amounts of collapsed mountain, and ensuring that in the process they do not trigger any new landslides. The Architects of Iron and Stone will not do the job themselves - they are consultants not labourers - but the ''House of Fire and Flame'' are prepared to take the contract They would deploy sufficient [[Shallows_and_miseries#Objective:_Enlist_the_Service_of_the_House_of_Fire_and_Flame\|rondures]] to clear enough of a pass for an [[Army\|army]] to pass through relatively comfortably and where an army may pass, roads and traders can quickly follow.

	The house does not work for free, of course. A [[Declaration]] of [[Alignment#Acceptance\|Acceptance]] would need to be approved by the [[Conclave]], accepting the offer of the House of Fire and Flame to clear the pass. In return they demand two hundred and fifty measures of [[beggar's lye]], payable in advance by whomever raised the Declaration, as well as rights to claim any valuable minerals from the rubble they clear. This offer remains available until the start of the Summer Solstice 387YE, at which point the Empire would need to renegotiate a new deal with the ''Bronze Artisan''. '''OOC Note:''' The character raising the Declaration of Alignment would need to ensure the 250 measures of beggar's lye was in their inventory after the event the declaration was passed, and e-mail [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk plot@profounddecisions.co.uk] to ensure it is not missed.		The house does not work for free, of course. A [[Declaration]] of [[Alignment#Acceptance\|Acceptance]] would need to be approved by the [[Conclave]], accepting the offer of the House of Fire and Flame to clear the pass. In return they demand two hundred and fifty measures of [[beggar's lye]], payable in advance by whomever raised the Declaration, as well as rights to claim any valuable minerals from the rubble they clear. This offer remains available until the start of the Summer Solstice 387YE, at which point the Empire would need to renegotiate a new deal with the ''Bronze Artisan''. '''OOC Note:''' The character raising the Declaration of Alignment would need to ensure the 250 measures of beggar's lye was in their inventory after the event the declaration was passed, and e-mail [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk plot@profounddecisions.co.uk] to ensure it is not missed.

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	At the previous Autumn Equinox, ''Crown'', a herald normally employed as a buyer by the Street of Grains spoke with '''Bella Di Sarvos''', Purser of the [[The_League_groups#The_Crimson_Reapers\|Crimson Reapers]], about the possibility of a major sale. It appears they discussed the opportunity for a face-to-face negotiation for one or more potentially very profitable deals. It's not clear precisely what was discussed, but Crown appears to believe that the City might be offered an opportunity to acquire the specific permanent enchantment, [[Bound by Common Cause]], that has been cast on the [[Wolves of War]].		At the previous Autumn Equinox, ''Crown'', a herald normally employed as a buyer by the Street of Grains spoke with '''Bella Di Sarvos''', Purser of the [[The_League_groups#The_Crimson_Reapers\|Crimson Reapers]], about the possibility of a major sale. It appears they discussed the opportunity for a face-to-face negotiation for one or more potentially very profitable deals. It's not clear precisely what was discussed, but Crown appears to believe that the City might be offered an opportunity to acquire the specific permanent enchantment, [[Bound by Common Cause]], that has been cast on the [[Wolves of War]].

	This ritual has a lot of history behind it. It is one of very few permanent enchantments that currently exist in the Empire and was created in Autumn 378YE by the Archmage at the time, '''Maurice de Gauvain'''. He took advantage of a [[As_above,_so_below\|specific conjunction]] that made permanent enchantments easier to create, and made the ritual on the Wolves of War permanent. Legend has it that the archmage was only able to acquire half of the still-considerable amount of ilium ~~heeded~~ for the ritual, but managed to broker a deal with the ''[[Prospero\|Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges]]'' to borrow the outstanding amount. Wisely, the archmage found a way to pay the loan back before he defaulted it, much to the displeasure of the ''Lord of the Loom'', who by all accounts may have had designs on the army itself. Maurice died under tragic circumstances while fighting alongside the heroes of the Empire against unliving horrors invading Dawn. The enchantment remains part of his legacy - at least for the moment.		This ritual has a lot of history behind it. It is one of very few permanent enchantments that currently exist in the Empire and was created in Autumn 378YE by the Archmage at the time, '''Maurice de Gauvain'''. He took advantage of a [[As_above,_so_below\|specific conjunction]] that made permanent enchantments easier to create, and made the ritual on the Wolves of War permanent. Legend has it that the archmage was only able to acquire half of the still-considerable amount of ilium needed for the ritual, but managed to broker a deal with the ''[[Prospero\|Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges]]'' to borrow the outstanding amount. Wisely, the archmage found a way to pay the loan back before he defaulted it, much to the displeasure of the ''Lord of the Loom'', who by all accounts may have had designs on the army itself. Maurice died under tragic circumstances while fighting alongside the heroes of the Empire against unliving horrors invading Dawn. The enchantment remains part of his legacy - at least for the moment.
	<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=The Late Maurice.png\|caption=Archmage of Autumn Maurice de Gauvain, tragically slain while fighting to protect the people of Dawn.\|align=right\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=The Late Maurice.png\|caption=Archmage of Autumn Maurice de Gauvain, tragically slain while fighting to protect the people of Dawn.\|align=right\|width=300}}</div>
	The magic wrapped around the Wolves of War has served the Empire well in the years since, but with the power of the ritual [[Bound by Common Cause\|permanently warped]] by the recent conjunction, perhaps now is a good time for the Empire to try and recover their investment? The ritual is still useful, but perhaps the Wolves of War benefit from the flexibility of being able to benefit from different enchantments in different seasons?		The magic wrapped around the Wolves of War has served the Empire well in the years since, but with the power of the ritual [[Bound by Common Cause\|permanently warped]] by the recent conjunction, perhaps now is a good time for the Empire to try and recover their investment? The ritual is still useful, but perhaps the Wolves of War benefit from the flexibility of being able to benefit from different enchantments in different seasons?

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	* '''They are planning to visit the Crimson Reapers camp in the League at 21:00 on Saturday evening to see if a deal can be agreed'''		* '''They are planning to visit the Crimson Reapers camp in the League at 21:00 on Saturday evening to see if a deal can be agreed'''
	At the previous Autumn Equinox, ''Crown'', a herald normally employed as a buyer by the Street of Grains spoke with '''Bella Di Sarvos''', Purser of the [[The_League_groups#The_Crimson_Reapers\|Crimson Reapers]], about the possibility of a major sale. It appears they discussed the opportunity for a face-to-face negotiation for one or more potentially very profitable deals. It's not clear precisely what was discussed, but Crown appears to believe that the City might be offered an opportunity to acquire the specific permanent enchantment, [[Bound by Common Cause]], that has been cast on the [[Wolves of War]].		At the previous Autumn Equinox, ''Crown'', a herald normally employed as a buyer by the Street of Grains spoke with '''Bella Di Sarvos''', Purser of the [[The_League_groups#The_Crimson_Reapers\|Crimson Reapers]], about the possibility of a major sale. It appears they discussed the opportunity for a face-to-face negotiation for one or more potentially very profitable deals. It's not clear precisely what was discussed, but Crown appears to believe that the City might be offered an opportunity to acquire the specific permanent enchantment, [[Bound by Common Cause]], that has been cast on the [[Wolves of War]].

			This ritual has a lot of history behind it. It is one of very few permanent enchantments that currently exist in the Empire and was created in Autumn 378YE by the Archmage at the time, '''Maurice de Gauvain'''. He took advantage of a [[As_above,_so_below\|specific conjunction]] that made permanent enchantments easier to create, and made the ritual on the Wolves of War permanent. Legend has it that the archmage was only able to acquire half of the still-considerable amount of ilium heeded for the ritual, but managed to broker a deal with the ''[[Prospero\|Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges]]'' to borrow the outstanding amount. Wisely, the archmage found a way to pay the loan back before he defaulted it, much to the displeasure of the ''Lord of the Loom'', who by all accounts may have had designs on the army itself. Maurice died under tragic circumstances while fighting alongside the heroes of the Empire against unliving horrors invading Dawn. The enchantment remains part of his legacy - at least for the moment.
	<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=The Late Maurice.png\|caption=Archmage of Autumn Maurice de Gauvain, tragically slain while fighting to protect the people of Dawn.\|align=right\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=The Late Maurice.png\|caption=Archmage of Autumn Maurice de Gauvain, tragically slain while fighting to protect the people of Dawn.\|align=right\|width=300}}</div>
	This ritual has a lot of history behind it. It is one of very few permanent enchantments that currently exist in the Empire and was created in Autumn 378YE by the Archmage at the time, '''Maurice de Gauvain'''. He took advantage of a [[As_above,_so_below\|specific conjunction]] that made permanent enchantments easier to create, and made the ritual on the Wolves of War permanent. Legend has it that the archmage was only able to acquire half of the still-considerable amount of ilium heeded for the ritual, but managed to broker a deal with the ''[[Prospero\|Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges]]'' to borrow the outstanding amount. Wisely, the archmage found a way to pay the loan back before he defaulted it, much to the displeasure of the ''Lord of the Loom'', who by all accounts may have had designs on the army itself. Maurice died under tragic circumstances while fighting alongside the heroes of the Empire against unliving horrors invading Dawn. The enchantment remains part of his legacy - at least for the moment.

	The magic wrapped around the Wolves of War has served the Empire well in the years since, but with the power of the ritual [[Bound by Common Cause\|permanently warped]] by the recent conjunction, perhaps now is a good time for the Empire to try and recover their investment? The ritual is still useful, but perhaps the Wolves of War benefit from the flexibility of being able to benefit from different enchantments in different seasons?		The magic wrapped around the Wolves of War has served the Empire well in the years since, but with the power of the ritual [[Bound by Common Cause\|permanently warped]] by the recent conjunction, perhaps now is a good time for the Empire to try and recover their investment? The ritual is still useful, but perhaps the Wolves of War benefit from the flexibility of being able to benefit from different enchantments in different seasons?

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	As [[Secret_meeting#Endless_Ringing\|already mentioned]]. the Archmage of Autumn, via their [[proxy]] '''Ashborn Trosk''', has used the power of [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] to petition [[Estavus]] for aid relating to two large-scale construction projects of benefit to the [[Imperial Orcs]]. The heralds involved represent some of the factions in the City of Fire and Stone - the immense volcanic metropolis of Shikal presided over by the ''Foregemistress''. The results of their assessment have been made public knowledge, and present opportunities of interest not only for the Imperial Orcs but for the League and potentially Wintermark.		As [[Secret_meeting#Endless_Ringing\|already mentioned]]. the Archmage of Autumn, via their [[proxy]] '''Ashborn Trosk''', has used the power of [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] to petition [[Estavus]] for aid relating to two large-scale construction projects of benefit to the [[Imperial Orcs]]. The heralds involved represent some of the factions in the City of Fire and Stone - the immense volcanic metropolis of Shikal presided over by the ''Foregemistress''. The results of their assessment have been made public knowledge, and present opportunities of interest not only for the Imperial Orcs but for the League and potentially Wintermark.
	===Clearing the Pass===		===Clearing the Pass===
	* '''The Architects of Iron and Stone have assessed the ruins of ~~Pakanaan~~'s Pass in Skarsind'''		* '''The Architects of Iron and Stone have assessed the ruins of Pakaanan's Pass in Skarsind'''
	* '''The House of Fire and Flame are prepared to take a contract to clear the pass in return for a significant amount of beggar's lye'''		* '''The House of Fire and Flame are prepared to take a contract to clear the pass in return for a significant amount of beggar's lye'''
	* '''The Imperial Conclave can employ the House by passing a suitably worded Declaration of Alignment, and providing the beggar's lye required'''		* '''The Imperial Conclave can employ the House by passing a suitably worded Declaration of Alignment, and providing the beggar's lye required'''
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	That still leaves a potential shortfall of white granite and mithril. The Coalition have their own supplies of such materials but they are not about to give them away for free. They would sell them to the Empire however, delivering them directly to the civil service managing the construction if they are paid. In return they want large quantities of [[ambergelt]] or [[orichalcum]].		That still leaves a potential shortfall of white granite and mithril. The Coalition have their own supplies of such materials but they are not about to give them away for free. They would sell them to the Empire however, delivering them directly to the civil service managing the construction if they are paid. In return they want large quantities of [[ambergelt]] or [[orichalcum]].

	To facilitate the trade, during the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox, any [[Ephisis' Scale]] box that contains '''only''' [[ambergelt]] or [[orichalcum]] and a token bearing a depiction of [[the Mountain]] will be delivered to the Coalition. For every seventeen measures of ~~Ambergelt~~ received, they will contribute one wain of white granite directly to the road. For every nineteen measures of orichalcum they purchase, they will contribute one wain of mithril directly to the road. Each contributor will receive a receipt in exchange for their goods, if the Empire plans to reimburse them in some way. In the event they receive more than they need, they will ''work something out'' but Baas Sterner just shrugs his immense shoulders when asked what form that might take.		To facilitate the trade, during the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox, any [[Ephisis' Scale]] box that contains '''only''' [[ambergelt]] or [[orichalcum]] and a token bearing a depiction of [[the Mountain]] will be delivered to the Coalition. For every seventeen measures of ambergelt received, they will contribute one wain of white granite directly to the road. For every nineteen measures of orichalcum they purchase, they will contribute one wain of mithril directly to the road. Each contributor will receive a receipt in exchange for their goods, if the Empire plans to reimburse them in some way. In the event they receive more than they need, they will ''work something out'' but Baas Sterner just shrugs his immense shoulders when asked what form that might take.
	====Brilliance====		====Brilliance====
	* '''If the Imperial Senate relinquish the Brilliant Shore to the Imperial Orcs, the Coalition will increase its production by 4 wains a season'''		* '''If the Imperial Senate relinquish the Brilliant Shore to the Imperial Orcs, the Coalition will increase its production by 4 wains a season'''
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	Representatives of the Assayers of Sand and Wind (a guild of the City of Gold and Lead that deals heavily with logistics and efficiency) will continue to assess the situation and propose further improvements to the process if they believe they can facilitate them. After all, the ultimate goal of the City of Gold and Lead is to make it as easy as possible for Imperial citizens to trade their goods with the Autumn realm.		Representatives of the Assayers of Sand and Wind (a guild of the City of Gold and Lead that deals heavily with logistics and efficiency) will continue to assess the situation and propose further improvements to the process if they believe they can facilitate them. After all, the ultimate goal of the City of Gold and Lead is to make it as easy as possible for Imperial citizens to trade their goods with the Autumn realm.
	===The Perils of Egalitarianism===		===The Perils of Egalitarianism===
	* '''The City of Lead and Gold are offering three sigils for a Broker's Box - one for each of the three markets that currently service the ~~Ephisus~~' Scale ritual'''		* '''The City of Lead and Gold are offering three sigils for a Broker's Box - one for each of the three markets that currently service the Ephisis' Scale ritual'''
	* '''A box containing one of the three sigils will be given priority treatment; they will be disposed of first on the Sunday morning'''		* '''A box containing one of the three sigils will be given priority treatment; they will be disposed of first on the Sunday morning'''
	* '''The City plans to auction the rights to each of the three sigils at the Arcane Colloquium'''		* '''The City plans to auction the rights to each of the three sigils at the Arcane Colloquium'''
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	* '''They are planning to visit the Crimson Reapers camp in the League at 21:00 on Saturday evening to see if a deal can be agreed'''		* '''They are planning to visit the Crimson Reapers camp in the League at 21:00 on Saturday evening to see if a deal can be agreed'''
	At the previous Autumn Equinox, ''Crown'', a herald normally employed as a buyer by the Street of Grains spoke with '''Bella Di Sarvos''', Purser of the [[The_League_groups#The_Crimson_Reapers\|Crimson Reapers]], about the possibility of a major sale. It appears they discussed the opportunity for a face-to-face negotiation for one or more potentially very profitable deals. It's not clear precisely what was discussed, but Crown appears to believe that the City might be offered an opportunity to acquire the specific permanent enchantment, [[Bound by Common Cause]], that has been cast on the [[Wolves of War]].		At the previous Autumn Equinox, ''Crown'', a herald normally employed as a buyer by the Street of Grains spoke with '''Bella Di Sarvos''', Purser of the [[The_League_groups#The_Crimson_Reapers\|Crimson Reapers]], about the possibility of a major sale. It appears they discussed the opportunity for a face-to-face negotiation for one or more potentially very profitable deals. It's not clear precisely what was discussed, but Crown appears to believe that the City might be offered an opportunity to acquire the specific permanent enchantment, [[Bound by Common Cause]], that has been cast on the [[Wolves of War]].
	<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=The Late Maurice.png\|caption=Archmage of Autumn Maurice de ~~Gauvian~~, tragically slain while fighting to protect the people of Dawn.\|align=right\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=The Late Maurice.png\|caption=Archmage of Autumn Maurice de Gauvain, tragically slain while fighting to protect the people of Dawn.\|align=right\|width=300}}</div>
	This ritual has a lot of history behind it. It is one of very few permanent enchantments that currently exist in the Empire and was created in Autumn 378YE by the Archmage at the time, '''Maurice du Gauvain'''. He took advantage of a [[As_above,_so_below\|specific conjunction]] that made permanent enchantments easier to create, and made the ritual on the Wolves of War permanent. Legend has it that the archmage was only able to acquire half of the still-considerable amount of ilium heeded for the ritual, but managed to broker a deal with the ''[[Prospero\|Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges]]'' to borrow the outstanding amount. Wisely, the archmage found a way to pay the loan back before he defaulted it, much to the displeasure of the ''Lord of the Loom'', who by all accounts may have had designs on the army itself. Maurice died under tragic circumstances while fighting alongside the heroes of the Empire against unliving horrors invading Dawn. The enchantment remains part of his legacy - at least for the moment.		This ritual has a lot of history behind it. It is one of very few permanent enchantments that currently exist in the Empire and was created in Autumn 378YE by the Archmage at the time, '''Maurice de Gauvain'''. He took advantage of a [[As_above,_so_below\|specific conjunction]] that made permanent enchantments easier to create, and made the ritual on the Wolves of War permanent. Legend has it that the archmage was only able to acquire half of the still-considerable amount of ilium heeded for the ritual, but managed to broker a deal with the ''[[Prospero\|Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges]]'' to borrow the outstanding amount. Wisely, the archmage found a way to pay the loan back before he defaulted it, much to the displeasure of the ''Lord of the Loom'', who by all accounts may have had designs on the army itself. Maurice died under tragic circumstances while fighting alongside the heroes of the Empire against unliving horrors invading Dawn. The enchantment remains part of his legacy - at least for the moment.

	The magic wrapped around the Wolves of War has served the Empire well in the years since, but with the power of the ritual [[Bound by Common Cause\|permanently warped]] by the recent conjunction, perhaps now is a good time for the Empire to try and recover their investment? The ritual is still useful, but perhaps the Wolves of War benefit from the flexibility of being able to benefit from different enchantments in different seasons?		The magic wrapped around the Wolves of War has served the Empire well in the years since, but with the power of the ritual [[Bound by Common Cause\|permanently warped]] by the recent conjunction, perhaps now is a good time for the Empire to try and recover their investment? The ritual is still useful, but perhaps the Wolves of War benefit from the flexibility of being able to benefit from different enchantments in different seasons?