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Twiggy at 21:35, 4 March 2026

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	==Timetable==		==Timetable==
	These meetings are taking place either in the Hall of Worlds or in an encounter tent. The times, and the eternals involved, are ~~summarized~~ here.		These meetings are taking place either in the Hall of Worlds or in an encounter tent. The times, and the eternals involved, are summarised here.
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Twiggy: /* Kaela */

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Kaela

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	* '''The second part is for the Archmage themselves and will take place in a chamber after the meeting in the hall of worlds is concluded'''		* '''The second part is for the Archmage themselves and will take place in a chamber after the meeting in the hall of worlds is concluded'''
	* '''The current Archmage of Winter is Ematius of the Great Library of Ankarien'''		* '''The current Archmage of Winter is Ematius of the Great Library of Ankarien'''
	For some time it seems that there has been no plenipotentiary sent to the Winter ~~Realm~~. A few days before the Spring Equinox, however, a messenger in dusty robes arrives at the Hub. She brings a message from the ''Dark-Between-the-Stars'', the eternal [[Kaela]]. Perhaps once a citizen of [[Axos]], there is something deeply unsettling about her. Her skin crinkles and rustles like parchment when she walks, and does not move right when she speaks or gestures - it is as if she is wrapped in old paper from head to foot. She is clearly one of the undying legions that attend upon the ''Sorrowful One''. She delivers her message quickly, wasting little time.		For some time it seems that there has been no plenipotentiary sent to the Winter realm. A few days before the Spring Equinox, however, a messenger in dusty robes arrives at the Hub. She brings a message from the ''Dark-Between-the-Stars'', the eternal [[Kaela]]. Perhaps once a citizen of [[Axos]], there is something deeply unsettling about her. Her skin crinkles and rustles like parchment when she walks, and does not move right when she speaks or gestures - it is as if she is wrapped in old paper from head to foot. She is clearly one of the undying legions that attend upon the ''Sorrowful One''. She delivers her message quickly, wasting little time.

	The Archmage has (apparently) suggested a parley in two parts, and so Kaela has likewise responded in two parts.		The Archmage has (apparently) suggested a parley in two parts, and so Kaela has likewise responded in two parts.

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

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	There is one matter that the herald is keen to address directly, however. The archmage asked about "the city in Faraden that you sponsor" and ''Beckburn'' presumes that this means [[Sea of Snow#Caitun\|Caitun]] in [[Sea of Snow#Pelabuhan\|Pelabuhan]]? Ossegrahn is proud to serve as a patron to, and friend of, the wizards of the Tchemetzi family who nominally rule the territory. They specialise in the beneficial aspects of Spring magic; healing, douse wells, and bless farmers' fields with life-giving rain – an important service in the relatively arid west. The family has no contact with the Empire at this time, but with a little nudge from ''Llomon'', and some work by the Conclave, that might change.		There is one matter that the herald is keen to address directly, however. The archmage asked about "the city in Faraden that you sponsor" and ''Beckburn'' presumes that this means [[Sea of Snow#Caitun\|Caitun]] in [[Sea of Snow#Pelabuhan\|Pelabuhan]]? Ossegrahn is proud to serve as a patron to, and friend of, the wizards of the Tchemetzi family who nominally rule the territory. They specialise in the beneficial aspects of Spring magic; healing, douse wells, and bless farmers' fields with life-giving rain – an important service in the relatively arid west. The family has no contact with the Empire at this time, but with a little nudge from ''Llomon'', and some work by the Conclave, that might change.

	A [[Declaration]] of [[Concord]] from the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] could be used to arrange for a [[conclave order]] to send a diplomatic emissary to the Tchemetzi. The choice as to which order to send would determine the kind of reception they would receive. In theory any order might be chosen, but in practice there are three obvious choices. The [[Silver Chalice]] would focus on a shared appreciation of healing magic, while the [[Celestial Arch]] would pursue a broader diplomatic approach. The third possibility would be the [[Shuttered Lantern]], who would assess the Tchemetzi for any potential threat and evaluate whether they have any secret lore that might be useful to the Empire, acquiring it by whatever means seemed appropriate if there were.		A [[Declaration]] of [[Concord]] from the [[Conclave]] could be used to arrange for a [[conclave order]] to send a diplomatic emissary to the Tchemetzi. The choice as to which order to send would determine the kind of reception they would receive. In theory any order might be chosen, but in practice there are three obvious choices. The [[Silver Chalice]] would focus on a shared appreciation of healing magic, while the [[Celestial Arch]] would pursue a broader diplomatic approach. The third possibility would be the [[Shuttered Lantern]], who would assess the Tchemetzi for any potential threat and evaluate whether they have any secret lore that might be useful to the Empire, acquiring it by whatever means seemed appropriate if there were.

	The Conclave could also seek to guide the tenor of this envoy, but it would ultimately be the nature of the order that would determine the results. There is no particular time pressure here; as long as Ossegrahn is not considered an enemy of the Empire, they will support a meeting with the raincallers. Regardless of when the Conclave takes advantage of this opportunity, if ever, only one order could be asked to arrange an envoy, and a given order can only be asked to pursue ''one'' opportunity on behalf of the Conclave each season.		The Conclave could also seek to guide the tenor of this envoy, but it would ultimately be the nature of the order that would determine the results. There is no particular time pressure here; as long as Ossegrahn is not considered an enemy of the Empire, they will support a meeting with the raincallers. Regardless of when the Conclave takes advantage of this opportunity, if ever, only one order could be asked to arrange an envoy, and a given order can only be asked to pursue ''one'' opportunity on behalf of the Conclave each season.

Responsible1: /* Rhianos */

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Rhianos

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	A fortnight before the Spring Equinox, a brightly-dressed herald bursts out of the Imperial regio, bringing a message from the ''[[Rhianos\|Regent of the Eternal Sea]]''. The Summer archmage requests a parley, and Rhianos is keen to respond, albeit with some caveats. The Archmage has provided a list of ''adventures'' that Imperial citizens are interested in and after due consideration Rhianos has agreed to explore some while declining others. Reading from a long scroll, the herald assures the Civil Servants that support the Conclave that Brother Luke will know what they are talking about.		A fortnight before the Spring Equinox, a brightly-dressed herald bursts out of the Imperial regio, bringing a message from the ''[[Rhianos\|Regent of the Eternal Sea]]''. The Summer archmage requests a parley, and Rhianos is keen to respond, albeit with some caveats. The Archmage has provided a list of ''adventures'' that Imperial citizens are interested in and after due consideration Rhianos has agreed to explore some while declining others. Reading from a long scroll, the herald assures the Civil Servants that support the Conclave that Brother Luke will know what they are talking about.

	Rhianos cannot offer assistance with regard to three of the Archmage's requests As far as the eternal knows, there ''is'' no regalia of the first Empress, as such, so there's nothing to be done there. There are no particular staves of power belonging to the Thule elite; individual Thule have magic staves certainly but “the staves of power” isn't really a thing. Rhianos doesn't know what “the most sacred temple of the Iron Confederacy” is, and even if they did they'd be loathe to help Imperial citizens “loot” it.		Rhianos cannot offer assistance with regard to three of the Archmage's requests. As far as the eternal knows, there ''is'' no regalia of the first Empress, as such, so there's nothing to be done there. There are no particular staves of power belonging to the Thule elite; individual Thule have magic staves certainly but “the staves of power” isn't really a thing. Rhianos doesn't know what “the most sacred temple of the Iron Confederacy” is, and even if they did they'd be loathe to help Imperial citizens “loot” it.

	The herald pauses here to cheerfully explain that their liege likes ''adventures'' – unusual, risky, and daring experiences – not smash-and-grab expeditions. They are a patron of ''adventurers'' not ''burglars''. “Loot” is a side-effect of adventure, not its purpose. The Empire should speak to other eternals if it just wants to rob and murder people.		The herald pauses here to cheerfully explain that their liege likes ''adventures'' – unusual, risky, and daring experiences – not smash-and-grab expeditions. They are a patron of ''adventurers'' not ''burglars''. “Loot” is a side-effect of adventure, not its purpose. The Empire should speak to other eternals if it just wants to rob and murder people.

Responsible1: /* Rhianos */

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	* '''Rhianos accepts a formal parley'''		* '''Rhianos accepts a formal parley'''
	* '''Favoured heralds of Rhianos will visit the Hall of Worlds at 14:~~00on~~ Saturday afternoon'''		* '''Favoured heralds of Rhianos will visit the Hall of Worlds at 14:00 on Saturday afternoon'''
	* '''A herald of Meraud will also be in attendance but is explicitly ''not'' part of the parley'''		* '''A herald of Meraud will also be in attendance but is explicitly ''not'' part of the parley'''
	* '''The current Archmage of Summer is Brother Luke'''		* '''The current Archmage of Summer is Brother Luke'''

Responsible1: /* Ephisis */

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	The four-armed herald from the [[Ephisis\|City of Gold and Lead]] is accompanied by two massive minotaur guardians when they emerge from the Imperial regio. Bound in bronze harness, with rune-carved axes and tower shields bearing the insignia of the ''Braided Rope Coster''. While the bodyguards are grim and battle-ready, the emissary themselves remains as polite as they have during each of their previous visits to Anvil.		The four-armed herald from the [[Ephisis\|City of Gold and Lead]] is accompanied by two massive minotaur guardians when they emerge from the Imperial regio. Bound in bronze harness, with rune-carved axes and tower shields bearing the insignia of the ''Braided Rope Coster''. While the bodyguards are grim and battle-ready, the emissary themselves remains as polite as they have during each of their previous visits to Anvil.

	The City of Gold and Lead acknowledges the invitation of the Archmage to engage in parley to discuss recent events. There are a number of voices who wish to express both their concerns and their support for the Empire's recent actions with regard to free trade. As such, the decision has been made to auction the opportunity to speak to the Archmage and their fellow Imperial magicians. Several citizens of the City will attend the parley consecutively, each with their own matters to discuss. The heralds will begin to arrive at the Hall of Worlds at quarter-to-~~fiver~~ on Saturday afternoon, and each will have only a limited time to complete their business.		The City of Gold and Lead acknowledges the invitation of the Archmage to engage in parley to discuss recent events. There are a number of voices who wish to express both their concerns and their support for the Empire's recent actions with regard to free trade. As such, the decision has been made to auction the opportunity to speak to the Archmage and their fellow Imperial magicians. Several citizens of the City will attend the parley consecutively, each with their own matters to discuss. The heralds will begin to arrive at the Hall of Worlds at quarter-to-five on Saturday afternoon, and each will have only a limited time to complete their business.

	Despite the fact that the Empire has recently demonstrated its willingness to destroy representatives of the realm of trade, the City of Gold and Lead has chosen to waive the protection of a formal parley for the duration of the meeting. The formal requirement for the Archmage to recognise Imperial citizens who wish to speak during a parley is often an impediment to conducting business, after all. Given recent developments this is also a sign of the high esteem with which Archmage Edmundo is held in the City of Gold and Lead. They are known in the Autumn realm as one who values negotiation over conflict as a means to settle disputes, and will surely still be able to ensure no harm comes to any of the visitors.		Despite the fact that the Empire has recently demonstrated its willingness to destroy representatives of the realm of trade, the City of Gold and Lead has chosen to waive the protection of a formal parley for the duration of the meeting. The formal requirement for the Archmage to recognise Imperial citizens who wish to speak during a parley is often an impediment to conducting business, after all. Given recent developments this is also a sign of the high esteem with which Archmage Edmundo is held in the City of Gold and Lead. They are known in the Autumn realm as one who values negotiation over conflict as a means to settle disputes, and will surely still be able to ensure no harm comes to any of the visitors.

Novemberalice at 20:53, 31 May 2023

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	"A long year," said Jorgen as he expertly turned the multicoloured feather into a pen, oblivious to the storyteller's slightly sinister smile. "A long year indeed. Now. What is this message you have for the Archmage?"</ic>		"A long year," said Jorgen as he expertly turned the multicoloured feather into a pen, oblivious to the storyteller's slightly sinister smile. "A long year indeed. Now. What is this message you have for the Archmage?"</ic>
	<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Have you seen me lately.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Could you tell me the things you remember about me, and have you seen me lately?\|width=400}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Have you seen me lately.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Could you tell me the things you remember about me, and have you seen me lately?\|width=400}}</div>
			{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4lazIALkrw}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	* '''Six eternals responded to plenipotentiary messages from the Imperial archmages.'''		* '''Six eternals responded to plenipotentiary messages from the Imperial archmages.'''

Emmanovi: /* Overview */ fixed date

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Overview: fixed date

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	Every season, each of the [[Archmage\|archmages]] can send a [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] message to an [[eternal]] of their realm. Eternals who receive a plenipotentiary message are bound to respond, although not always in the way the archmage expects. The most common response is for the eternal to agree to an [[Archmage#Parely\|formal parley]]. Such meetings sometimes involve the eternal themselves, more often they involve carefully chosen emissaries. The representatives of the realms meet with the archmage, who treats with the eternal or their servants on equal footing.		Every season, each of the [[Archmage\|archmages]] can send a [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] message to an [[eternal]] of their realm. Eternals who receive a plenipotentiary message are bound to respond, although not always in the way the archmage expects. The most common response is for the eternal to agree to an [[Archmage#Parely\|formal parley]]. Such meetings sometimes involve the eternal themselves, more often they involve carefully chosen emissaries. The representatives of the realms meet with the archmage, who treats with the eternal or their servants on equal footing.

	As the ~~Winter Solstice~~ approaches, some of the eternals have responded with offers of [[Archmage#Parley\|parley]] at the coming summit - a special meeting where both Empire and eternal are bound by powerful laws of hospitality and respect. Others... have not done that.		As the Spring Equinox approaches, some of the eternals have responded with offers of [[Archmage#Parley\|parley]] at the coming summit - a special meeting where both Empire and eternal are bound by powerful laws of hospitality and respect. Others... have not done that.

	This summit also sees the second [[Arcane Colloquium]], when the archmages will address their peers. The Arcane Colloquium is split into six quarter-hour sessions, each given over to one of the archmages. Seniority is given to the archmage who has served in the post for the longest uninterrupted period. {{Archmage seniority}} The Arcane Colloquium continues to evolve; following the advice of a civil servant an additional fifteen minute session has been added between the third and the fourth period to allow those who wish to attend the whole thing to take a short break.		This summit also sees the second [[Arcane Colloquium]], when the archmages will address their peers. The Arcane Colloquium is split into six quarter-hour sessions, each given over to one of the archmages. Seniority is given to the archmage who has served in the post for the longest uninterrupted period. {{Archmage seniority}} The Arcane Colloquium continues to evolve; following the advice of a civil servant an additional fifteen minute session has been added between the third and the fourth period to allow those who wish to attend the whole thing to take a short break.

Matt: /* Ephisis */

2023-05-29T22:00:34Z

Ephisis

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	* '''The City of Gold and Lead has requested a meeting with the Archmage in the Hall of Worlds'''		* '''The City of Gold and Lead has requested a meeting with the Archmage in the Hall of Worlds'''
	* '''The meeting begins at 16:~~45on~~ Saturday and will ''not'' be a formal parley, to better allow the heralds attending the meeting to engage in their business'''		* '''The meeting begins at 16:45 on Saturday and will ''not'' be a formal parley, to better allow the heralds attending the meeting to engage in their business'''
	* '''The current Archmage of Autumn is Edmundo of Damakhan's Forge'''		* '''The current Archmage of Autumn is Edmundo of Damakhan's Forge'''
	The four-armed herald from the [[Ephisis\|City of Gold and Lead]] is accompanied by two massive minotaur guardians when they emerge from the Imperial regio. Bound in bronze harness, with rune-carved axes and tower shields bearing the insignia of the ''Braided Rope Coster''. While the bodyguards are grim and battle-ready, the emissary themselves remains as polite as they have during each of their previous visits to Anvil.		The four-armed herald from the [[Ephisis\|City of Gold and Lead]] is accompanied by two massive minotaur guardians when they emerge from the Imperial regio. Bound in bronze harness, with rune-carved axes and tower shields bearing the insignia of the ''Braided Rope Coster''. While the bodyguards are grim and battle-ready, the emissary themselves remains as polite as they have during each of their previous visits to Anvil.

Rafferty: /* Ephisis */

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Ephisis

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	* '''The City of Gold and Lead has requested a meeting with the Archmage in the Hall of Worlds'''		* '''The City of Gold and Lead has requested a meeting with the Archmage in the Hall of Worlds'''
	* '''The meeting begins at 16:~~30 on~~ Saturday and will ''not'' be a formal parley, to better allow the heralds attending the meeting to engage in their business'''		* '''The meeting begins at 16:45on Saturday and will ''not'' be a formal parley, to better allow the heralds attending the meeting to engage in their business'''
	* '''The current Archmage of Autumn is Edmundo of Damakhan's Forge'''		* '''The current Archmage of Autumn is Edmundo of Damakhan's Forge'''
	The four-armed herald from the [[Ephisis\|City of Gold and Lead]] is accompanied by two massive minotaur guardians when they emerge from the Imperial regio. Bound in bronze harness, with rune-carved axes and tower shields bearing the insignia of the ''Braided Rope Coster''. While the bodyguards are grim and battle-ready, the emissary themselves remains as polite as they have during each of their previous visits to Anvil.		The four-armed herald from the [[Ephisis\|City of Gold and Lead]] is accompanied by two massive minotaur guardians when they emerge from the Imperial regio. Bound in bronze harness, with rune-carved axes and tower shields bearing the insignia of the ''Braided Rope Coster''. While the bodyguards are grim and battle-ready, the emissary themselves remains as polite as they have during each of their previous visits to Anvil.

	The City of Gold and Lead acknowledges the invitation of the Archmage to engage in parley to discuss recent events. There are a number of voices who wish to express both their concerns and their support for the Empire's recent actions with regard to free trade. As such, the decision has been made to auction the opportunity to speak to the Archmage and their fellow Imperial magicians. Several citizens of the City will attend the parley consecutively, each with their own matters to discuss. The heralds will begin to arrive at the Hall of Worlds at ~~half~~-~~past~~-~~four~~ on Saturday afternoon, and each will have only a limited time to complete their business.		The City of Gold and Lead acknowledges the invitation of the Archmage to engage in parley to discuss recent events. There are a number of voices who wish to express both their concerns and their support for the Empire's recent actions with regard to free trade. As such, the decision has been made to auction the opportunity to speak to the Archmage and their fellow Imperial magicians. Several citizens of the City will attend the parley consecutively, each with their own matters to discuss. The heralds will begin to arrive at the Hall of Worlds at quarter-to-fiver on Saturday afternoon, and each will have only a limited time to complete their business.

	Despite the fact that the Empire has recently demonstrated its willingness to destroy representatives of the realm of trade, the City of Gold and Lead has chosen to waive the protection of a formal parley for the duration of the meeting. The formal requirement for the Archmage to recognise Imperial citizens who wish to speak during a parley is often an impediment to conducting business, after all. Given recent developments this is also a sign of the high esteem with which Archmage Edmundo is held in the City of Gold and Lead. They are known in the Autumn realm as one who values negotiation over conflict as a means to settle disputes, and will surely still be able to ensure no harm comes to any of the visitors.		Despite the fact that the Empire has recently demonstrated its willingness to destroy representatives of the realm of trade, the City of Gold and Lead has chosen to waive the protection of a formal parley for the duration of the meeting. The formal requirement for the Archmage to recognise Imperial citizens who wish to speak during a parley is often an impediment to conducting business, after all. Given recent developments this is also a sign of the high esteem with which Archmage Edmundo is held in the City of Gold and Lead. They are known in the Autumn realm as one who values negotiation over conflict as a means to settle disputes, and will surely still be able to ensure no harm comes to any of the visitors.