https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=I_knew_you_were_troubleI knew you were trouble - Revision history2026-04-13T19:22:48ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.39.6https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/index.php?title=I_knew_you_were_trouble&diff=135875&oldid=prevTwiggy at 15:07, 19 March 20262026-03-19T15:07:43Z<p></p>
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</table>Twiggyhttps://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/index.php?title=I_knew_you_were_trouble&diff=134894&oldid=prevTwiggy at 21:32, 4 March 20262026-03-04T21:32:58Z<p></p>
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</table>Twiggyhttps://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/index.php?title=I_knew_you_were_trouble&diff=133565&oldid=prevTwiggy at 02:18, 22 January 20262026-01-22T02:18:19Z<p></p>
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</table>Twiggyhttps://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/index.php?title=I_knew_you_were_trouble&diff=131970&oldid=prevTwiggy at 18:44, 15 January 20262026-01-15T18:44:12Z<p></p>
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<tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>This is an emissary of the Spring <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Realm</del>, bearing a message from the ''[[Llofir|Rotlord]]''. The creature's voice remains calm throughout, but if anything that evenness to its mien makes its message all the more disquieting. When last the ''Lady of Spores'' [[Bury_the_hatchet#Llofir|spoke with an Archmage of Spring]], it laid out its position very clearly. It would be an ally to the Empire, aid in the destruction of the [[vallorn]], and be a friend to Imperial magicians. All it required in return was that its garden in [[Reikos#Tamarbode|Tamarbode]] be left alone. It refuted every lie that it had some "secret agenda" and restated its position of honest friendship. In response, the [[Conclave]] declared Llofir an [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Enmity_:_Llofir|enemy]], and sent armies [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_winds_of_war#Destroying_Angels|to ravage its garden]], destroying everything living there.</div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>This is an emissary of the Spring <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">realm</ins>, bearing a message from the ''[[Llofir|Rotlord]]''. The creature's voice remains calm throughout, but if anything that evenness to its mien makes its message all the more disquieting. When last the ''Lady of Spores'' [[Bury_the_hatchet#Llofir|spoke with an Archmage of Spring]], it laid out its position very clearly. It would be an ally to the Empire, aid in the destruction of the [[vallorn]], and be a friend to Imperial magicians. All it required in return was that its garden in [[Reikos#Tamarbode|Tamarbode]] be left alone. It refuted every lie that it had some "secret agenda" and restated its position of honest friendship. In response, the [[Conclave]] declared Llofir an [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Enmity_:_Llofir|enemy]], and sent armies [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_winds_of_war#Destroying_Angels|to ravage its garden]], destroying everything living there.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Only a year has passed since the Empire attacked the ''Great Fungus'' and slaughtered its children. While some of the other creatures of the Spring <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Realm </del>might be mercurial, Llofir has a long memory indeed. It is not interested in providing boons to its enemies. It offered aid against the sickness that breeds along the Empire's borders once before - sent its children to walk the [[trods]] and study the [[vallorn]] - and it saw how the Empire responded. Nor is it impressed by [[Light upon the water|storms]]. The destruction they bring is transitory. If the Archmage of Spring truly wishes to repair relations with ''Moulder'' then they will have the conclave remove Llofir's enmity and instead grant it [[Alignment#Amity|amity]] during the Winter Solstice. As soon as that is done, the eternal will grant its blessings to the Empire in its guise as the ''Despoiler of Grain''. It will ravage the farms and gardens of the Empire with fungus and mould as Imperial soldiers ravaged its own garden with fire and steel. It will take its retribution, and when that is done, it will forgive the Empire's transgression and be ready to hear of parley and plenipotentiary from an Archmage of Spring once more.</div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Only a year has passed since the Empire attacked the ''Great Fungus'' and slaughtered its children. While some of the other creatures of the Spring <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">realm </ins>might be mercurial, Llofir has a long memory indeed. It is not interested in providing boons to its enemies. It offered aid against the sickness that breeds along the Empire's borders once before - sent its children to walk the [[trods]] and study the [[vallorn]] - and it saw how the Empire responded. Nor is it impressed by [[Light upon the water|storms]]. The destruction they bring is transitory. If the Archmage of Spring truly wishes to repair relations with ''Moulder'' then they will have the conclave remove Llofir's enmity and instead grant it [[Alignment#Amity|amity]] during the Winter Solstice. As soon as that is done, the eternal will grant its blessings to the Empire in its guise as the ''Despoiler of Grain''. It will ravage the farms and gardens of the Empire with fungus and mould as Imperial soldiers ravaged its own garden with fire and steel. It will take its retribution, and when that is done, it will forgive the Empire's transgression and be ready to hear of parley and plenipotentiary from an Archmage of Spring once more.</div></td></tr>
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</table>Twiggyhttps://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/index.php?title=I_knew_you_were_trouble&diff=124040&oldid=prevTwiggy at 23:55, 13 July 20252025-07-13T23:55:44Z<p></p>
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</table>Twiggyhttps://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/index.php?title=I_knew_you_were_trouble&diff=100934&oldid=prevRafferty at 10:49, 22 May 20232023-05-22T10:49:18Z<p></p>
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</table>Raffertyhttps://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/index.php?title=I_knew_you_were_trouble&diff=99285&oldid=prevHailmur: /* Whisper Gallery */2023-04-16T10:26:14Z<p><span dir="auto"><span class="autocomment">Whisper Gallery</span></span></p>
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<tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>They also request the presence of certain specific individuals: whoever is in charge of the [[Anvil#The_Anvil_Library|Anvil Library]] of course; the [[Minister of Historical Research]]; the [[Imperial Advisor for the Feni]]; the [[Seer of the Gateway]]; the [[Imperial Seer]]; the [[Scrutiny#Constitutional_Court|Imperial Archivist]]; and of course the [[Lepidean Librarian]]. With regard to that last, they express apparent delight that the Empire has created ''yet another'' [[Imperial title]] dedicated to poking their nose into matters that do not concern them and then telling everyone about it.</div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>They also request the presence of certain specific individuals: whoever is in charge of the [[Anvil#The_Anvil_Library|Anvil Library]] of course; the [[Minister of Historical Research]]; the [[Imperial Advisor for the Feni]]; the [[Seer of the Gateway]]; the [[Imperial Seer]]; the [[Scrutiny#Constitutional_Court|Imperial Archivist<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">]]; the [[Advisor on the Vallorn</ins>]]; and of course the [[Lepidean Librarian]]. With regard to that last, they express apparent delight that the Empire has created ''yet another'' [[Imperial title]] dedicated to poking their nose into matters that do not concern them and then telling everyone about it.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>On a more delicate matter they mention that it ''might'' be a ''little'' awkward if the Archmage intends to send their proxy "Lucky" on their behalf. The ''Courtiers of the Shadowed Threshold'' have had to step back from their previously close relationship with '''Luciano Vivaci Rezia di Tassato''' due to growing doubts as to precisely whose side he is on. Unlike his dearly departed mother, they suspect that the numerous promises he has made to aid the ''Troubadours of the Onyx Labyrinth'' have not been ''entirely'' sincere. As a consequence of this regrettable state of affairs, the ''Monarchs of the Empty Throne'' are very much in the market for new agents and urge anyone who is interested in betraying the Empire to attend the meeting to place their petition. Alternatively they might perform [[Whispering Shadow Courtiers]] on Friday evening, uncover the requested secrets as proof of their abilities, and make themselves known to the ''Patrons of the Invisible Key'' in a more subtle fashion. There are many benefits to working with the ''Consortium of Quietude'' - trinkets to empower [[Night magic]], secrets, access to hidden lore, unique substances with the most delightful effects, and of course the joy that comes from knowing your efforts are appreciated by a powerful patron..</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>On a more delicate matter they mention that it ''might'' be a ''little'' awkward if the Archmage intends to send their proxy "Lucky" on their behalf. The ''Courtiers of the Shadowed Threshold'' have had to step back from their previously close relationship with '''Luciano Vivaci Rezia di Tassato''' due to growing doubts as to precisely whose side he is on. Unlike his dearly departed mother, they suspect that the numerous promises he has made to aid the ''Troubadours of the Onyx Labyrinth'' have not been ''entirely'' sincere. As a consequence of this regrettable state of affairs, the ''Monarchs of the Empty Throne'' are very much in the market for new agents and urge anyone who is interested in betraying the Empire to attend the meeting to place their petition. Alternatively they might perform [[Whispering Shadow Courtiers]] on Friday evening, uncover the requested secrets as proof of their abilities, and make themselves known to the ''Patrons of the Invisible Key'' in a more subtle fashion. There are many benefits to working with the ''Consortium of Quietude'' - trinkets to empower [[Night magic]], secrets, access to hidden lore, unique substances with the most delightful effects, and of course the joy that comes from knowing your efforts are appreciated by a powerful patron..</div></td></tr>
</table>Hailmurhttps://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/index.php?title=I_knew_you_were_trouble&diff=99278&oldid=prevCathtice: /* Prospero */2023-04-16T07:39:38Z<p><span dir="auto"><span class="autocomment">Prospero</span></span></p>
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<tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>As the weather worsens across the Empire, an emissary from the [[Prospero|City of Bridges]] appears at the [[Astolat#Castle of Thorns|Castle of Thorns]] in [[Astolat]]. The genial herald bears a message for the Archmage of Autumn - a response to "''intriguing''" [[Archmage#plenipotentiary|plenipotentiary]]. The ''Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges'' welcomes another parley with Edmundo, of course. The herald "suggests" that the parley take place at half-past-eight on Friday evening; while this will leave only a short window before the start of the Conclave meeting at nine, the herald is confident business will be concluded in time to allow the Archmage to attend<del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">.</del>.</div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>As the weather worsens across the Empire, an emissary from the [[Prospero|City of Bridges]] appears at the [[Astolat#Castle of Thorns|Castle of Thorns]] in [[Astolat]]. The genial herald bears a message for the Archmage of Autumn - a response to "''intriguing''" [[Archmage#plenipotentiary|plenipotentiary]]. The ''Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges'' welcomes another parley with Edmundo, of course. The herald "suggests" that the parley take place at half-past-eight on Friday evening; while this will leave only a short window before the start of the Conclave meeting at nine, the herald is confident business will be concluded in time to allow the Archmage to attend.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Candidly, the sensitive matters raised in the plenipotentiary mean that the herald cannot say too much about what will happen during the parley and the fewer people involves the safer for all concerned. The Archmage (or their [[proxy]]) is invited to bring two other Imperial citizens with them - specifically '''Loom-Master Borys''' and '''Boyar Vasiliy Strascovich''', both of [[Varushka]], or their representatives. Prospero himself will not be present; he has entrusted the matter to a favoured lieutenant who has a personal interest in the topic under discussion. This lieutenant - ''Maestro Fisetojin'' - will be bringing a few guests of their own to the meeting. These are mortals with particular insight into the matter raised in the plenipotentiary whose discretion can be relied upon. Prospero requests similar discretion from the Archmage and the Varushkans, of course. </div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Candidly, the sensitive matters raised in the plenipotentiary mean that the herald cannot say too much about what will happen during the parley and the fewer people involves the safer for all concerned. The Archmage (or their [[proxy]]) is invited to bring two other Imperial citizens with them - specifically '''Loom-Master Borys''' and '''Boyar Vasiliy Strascovich''', both of [[Varushka]], or their representatives. Prospero himself will not be present; he has entrusted the matter to a favoured lieutenant who has a personal interest in the topic under discussion. This lieutenant - ''Maestro Fisetojin'' - will be bringing a few guests of their own to the meeting. These are mortals with particular insight into the matter raised in the plenipotentiary whose discretion can be relied upon. Prospero requests similar discretion from the Archmage and the Varushkans, of course. </div></td></tr>
</table>Cathticehttps://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/index.php?title=I_knew_you_were_trouble&diff=99091&oldid=prevNovemberalice at 10:27, 12 April 20232023-04-12T10:27:25Z<p></p>
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</table>Novemberalicehttps://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/index.php?title=I_knew_you_were_trouble&diff=98934&oldid=prevNoserenda at 01:22, 10 April 20232023-04-10T01:22:14Z<p></p>
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<tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>As the weather worsens across the Empire, an emissary from the [[Prospero|City of Bridges]] appears at the [[Astolat#Castle of Thorns|Castle of Thorns]] in [[Astolat]]. The genial herald bears a message for the Archmage of Autumn - a response to "''intriguing''" [[Archmage#plenipotentiary|plenipotentiary]]. The ''Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges'' welcomes another parley with Edmundo, of course. The herald "suggests" that the parley take place at half-past-eight on Friday evening; while this will leave only a short window before the start of the Conclave meeting at nine, the herald is confident business will be concluded in time to allow the Archmage to attend..</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>As the weather worsens across the Empire, an emissary from the [[Prospero|City of Bridges]] appears at the [[Astolat#Castle of Thorns|Castle of Thorns]] in [[Astolat]]. The genial herald bears a message for the Archmage of Autumn - a response to "''intriguing''" [[Archmage#plenipotentiary|plenipotentiary]]. The ''Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges'' welcomes another parley with Edmundo, of course. The herald "suggests" that the parley take place at half-past-eight on Friday evening; while this will leave only a short window before the start of the Conclave meeting at nine, the herald is confident business will be concluded in time to allow the Archmage to attend..</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Candidly, the sensitive matters raised in the plenipotentiary mean that the herald cannot say too much about what will happen during the parley and the fewer people involves the safer for all concerned. The Archmage (or their [[proxy]]) is invited to bring two other Imperial citizens with them - specifically '''Loom-Master Borys''' and '''Boyar Vasiliy Strascovich''', both of [[Varushka]], or their <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">represenatitves</del>. Prospero himself will not be present; he has entrusted the matter to a favoured lieutenant who has a personal interest in the topic under discussion. This lieutenant - ''Maestro Fisetojin'' - will be bringing a few guests of their own to the meeting. These are mortals with particular insight into the matter raised in the plenipotentiary whose discretion can be relied upon. Prospero requests similar discretion from the Archmage and the Varushkans, of course. </div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Candidly, the sensitive matters raised in the plenipotentiary mean that the herald cannot say too much about what will happen during the parley and the fewer people involves the safer for all concerned. The Archmage (or their [[proxy]]) is invited to bring two other Imperial citizens with them - specifically '''Loom-Master Borys''' and '''Boyar Vasiliy Strascovich''', both of [[Varushka]], or their <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">representatives</ins>. Prospero himself will not be present; he has entrusted the matter to a favoured lieutenant who has a personal interest in the topic under discussion. This lieutenant - ''Maestro Fisetojin'' - will be bringing a few guests of their own to the meeting. These are mortals with particular insight into the matter raised in the plenipotentiary whose discretion can be relied upon. Prospero requests similar discretion from the Archmage and the Varushkans, of course. </div></td></tr>
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