Idle hands are the devil's playthings - Revision history

Twiggy at 15:11, 29 March 2026

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	If endorsed, this mandate would inspire architects, masons, and builders to force their way into the buildings designed by the Asavean priest. The images of false gods would be carefully and meticulously removed and then repurposed in such a way as to provide a lasting symbol of opposition for the Asaveans and their faith.		If endorsed, this mandate would inspire architects, masons, and builders to force their way into the buildings designed by the Asavean priest. The images of false gods would be carefully and meticulously removed and then repurposed in such a way as to provide a lasting symbol of opposition for the Asaveans and their faith.

	The buildings would be damaged in the process, though not nearly as badly as if the statues were simply torn down by a mob.They would cease to function until they were repaired as above but each building would need only the original construction costs in thrones to repair the damage.		The buildings would be damaged in the process, though not nearly as badly as if the statues were simply torn down by a mob. They would cease to function until they were repaired as above but each building would need only the original construction costs in thrones to repair the damage.

	As with the [[#Do Not Be Complacent\|earlier mandate]], every territory that contained one or more of Almodin's buildings would see a boost to the Pride of local citizens, but this bonus would be ''permanent'' - as long as the Synod maintained its clear stance opposing the idolatry of the ~~Asavans~~. Congregations in each territory would swell, providing an additional two votes in the Synod and one additional dose of liao to every one.		As with the [[#Do Not Be Complacent\|earlier mandate]], every territory that contained one or more of Almodin's buildings would see a boost to the Pride of local citizens, but this bonus would be ''permanent'' - as long as the Synod maintained its clear stance opposing the idolatry of the Asaveans. Congregations in each territory would swell, providing an additional two votes in the Synod and one additional dose of liao to every one.

	In Karsk, for the next year very congregation would receive four votes in the Synod and two additional doses of liao for every congregation as people took Pride in knowing that they had led the Empire with their determined response. After that, they would continue to receive two votes and one liao just like the congregations in other places where the problem of Almodin's idolatry had been decisively addressed.		In Karsk, for the next year very congregation would receive four votes in the Synod and two additional doses of liao for every congregation as people took Pride in knowing that they had led the Empire with their determined response. After that, they would continue to receive two votes and one liao just like the congregations in other places where the problem of Almodin's idolatry had been decisively addressed.
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	Any action against the Temple in Oran will impact local trade and businesses. The Temple has become a hub of commerce, with Asavean shipping bringing white granite to the Brass Coast. There will be a loss of taxation from the territory if this trade is disrupted, either temporarily or permanently.		Any action against the Temple in Oran will impact local trade and businesses. The Temple has become a hub of commerce, with Asavean shipping bringing white granite to the Brass Coast. There will be a loss of taxation from the territory if this trade is disrupted, either temporarily or permanently.

	There will also be some local unrest. Although there are many Proud citizens in Feroz who would be only too glad to see the back of the Temple, that view is not ~~ubiqitous~~. The Temple and the priests who live there have become popular with some Freeborn families who are prepared to overlook their obvious idolatry. The Temple has provided valuable benefits to a number of families, freely helping them to secure important trade deals with visiting dignitaries and a number of families have taken advantage of the priests offer to teach secrets of architecture and construction to any who study there.		There will also be some local unrest. Although there are many Proud citizens in Feroz who would be only too glad to see the back of the Temple, that view is not ubiquitous. The Temple and the priests who live there have become popular with some Freeborn families who are prepared to overlook their obvious idolatry. The Temple has provided valuable benefits to a number of families, freely helping them to secure important trade deals with visiting dignitaries and a number of families have taken advantage of the priests offer to teach secrets of architecture and construction to any who study there.

	The Temple also serves as a symbol of good relations between Imperial and Asavean merchants; if it were destroyed or damaged one other likely outcome would be the loss of the additional profits in [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum]] gained by those trading with [[Liaison_to_the_Temple_in_Nemoria\|Nemoria]].		The Temple also serves as a symbol of good relations between Imperial and Asavean merchants; if it were destroyed or damaged one other likely outcome would be the loss of the additional profits in [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum]] gained by those trading with [[Liaison_to_the_Temple_in_Nemoria\|Nemoria]].

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

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

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	<div style="float:left; width: 450px; clear: left;"><quote by="Assembly of Pride, Winter Solstice 382YE, Rafael Barossa di Tassato, Upheld with a Greater Majority 262 - 0">We join our voices with Veikko Bondforger to condemn Almodin Oktístis, the "Asavean Architect". His inclusion of blasphemous and idolatrous iconography in large scale constructions is an affront to Imperial Pride, which we ought to proclaim in every aspect of our lives.</quote></div>		<div style="float:left; width: 450px; clear: left;"><quote by="Assembly of Pride, Winter Solstice 382YE, Rafael Barossa di Tassato, Upheld with a Greater Majority 262 - 0">We join our voices with Veikko Bondforger to condemn Almodin Oktístis, the "Asavean Architect". His inclusion of blasphemous and idolatrous iconography in large scale constructions is an affront to Imperial Pride, which we ought to proclaim in every aspect of our lives.</quote></div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	At the instruction of the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]], Almodin Oktístis, the "Asavean Architect", was engaged to carry out a number of important [[commission\|commissions]] across the Empire. Despite some requests not to, every building he constructed was decorated with statues, frescoes, and other decorations proudly displaying effigies of his false gods. Now the Imperial Synod has condemned the architect for heresy and the [[Virtue assembly\|Assembly]] of [[Pride]] has issued a clear [[statement of principle]] to every proud citizen of the Empire.		At the instruction of the [[Senate]], Almodin Oktístis, the "Asavean Architect", was engaged to carry out a number of important [[commission\|commissions]] across the Empire. Despite some requests not to, every building he constructed was decorated with statues, frescoes, and other decorations proudly displaying effigies of his false gods. Now the Imperial Synod has condemned the architect for heresy and the [[Virtue assembly\|Assembly]] of [[Pride]] has issued a clear [[statement of principle]] to every proud citizen of the Empire.

	==By Words Alone==		==By Words Alone==
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	If Almodin's buildings are not simply destroyed, but actively despoiled. If they are deliberately defaced in ways designed to denigrate the Asavean deities, then the Asavean response is likely to be somewhere between bellicose and apoplectic.		If Almodin's buildings are not simply destroyed, but actively despoiled. If they are deliberately defaced in ways designed to denigrate the Asavean deities, then the Asavean response is likely to be somewhere between bellicose and apoplectic.
	==Senate Options==		==Senate Options==
	The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] could also deal with the situation the same way they dealt with the fortification in Lestazny - with a [[Senate motion]] to [[Commission#Altering_an_Existing_Commission\|alter]] the commissions removing the idolatrous elements.		The [[Senate]] could also deal with the situation the same way they dealt with the fortification in Lestazny - with a [[Senate motion]] to [[Commission#Altering_an_Existing_Commission\|alter]] the commissions removing the idolatrous elements.

	The Senate can pass a single motion addressing all the commissions of Almodin in one go. This would require six of the senate's nine commissions, and cost 92 Thrones and 4 crowns in labour (or 185 Thrones if the [[#Do_Not_Be_Complacent\|appropriate mandate]] has been enacted). It would take three months to remove all evidence of Almodin's handiwork. Alternatively, they could address each structure in turn, using a single motion per building and paying the appropriate labour costs for that structure.		The Senate can pass a single motion addressing all the commissions of Almodin in one go. This would require six of the senate's nine commissions, and cost 92 Thrones and 4 crowns in labour (or 185 Thrones if the [[#Do_Not_Be_Complacent\|appropriate mandate]] has been enacted). It would take three months to remove all evidence of Almodin's handiwork. Alternatively, they could address each structure in turn, using a single motion per building and paying the appropriate labour costs for that structure.

RichardRaynor at 20:12, 20 January 2022

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:383YE]][[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:383YE Spring]][[Category:Recent History]]
	<ic>"Concentrate Essua - you can do it." The woman beamed at her favourite pupil as he stood in front of the sand table a look of determined concentration on his face.		<ic>"Concentrate Essua - you can do it." The woman beamed at her favourite pupil as he stood in front of the sand table a look of determined concentration on his face.

Rafferty: /* Senate Options */

2019-06-19T14:44:19Z

Senate Options

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	The [[Imperial Senate]] could also deal with the situation the same way they dealt with the fortification in Lestazny - with a [[Senate motion]] to [[Commission#Altering_an_Existing_Commission\|alter]] the commissions removing the idolatrous elements.		The [[Imperial Senate]] could also deal with the situation the same way they dealt with the fortification in Lestazny - with a [[Senate motion]] to [[Commission#Altering_an_Existing_Commission\|alter]] the commissions removing the idolatrous elements.

	The Senate can pass a single motion addressing all the commissions of Almodin in one go. This would require six of the senate's nine commissions, and cost 92 Thrones an 4 crowns in labour (or 185 Thrones if the [[#Do_Not_Be_Complacent\|appropriate mandate]] has been enacted). It would take three months to remove all evidence of Almodin's handiwork. Alternatively, they could address each structure in turn, using a single motion per building and paying the appropriate labour costs for that structure.		The Senate can pass a single motion addressing all the commissions of Almodin in one go. This would require six of the senate's nine commissions, and cost 92 Thrones and 4 crowns in labour (or 185 Thrones if the [[#Do_Not_Be_Complacent\|appropriate mandate]] has been enacted). It would take three months to remove all evidence of Almodin's handiwork. Alternatively, they could address each structure in turn, using a single motion per building and paying the appropriate labour costs for that structure.

	This alteration work could be done before, after, or during the effects of any of the mandates related to the idolatry.		This alteration work could be done before, after, or during the effects of any of the mandates related to the idolatry.

Matt: /* Embrace Your Past */

2019-06-11T10:58:32Z

Embrace Your Past

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	In Karsk, for the next year very congregation would receive four votes in the Synod and two additional doses of liao for every congregation as people took Pride in knowing that they had led the Empire with their determined response. After that, they would continue to receive two votes and one liao just like the congregations in other places where the problem of Almodin's idolatry had been decisively addressed.		In Karsk, for the next year very congregation would receive four votes in the Synod and two additional doses of liao for every congregation as people took Pride in knowing that they had led the Empire with their determined response. After that, they would continue to receive two votes and one liao just like the congregations in other places where the problem of Almodin's idolatry had been decisively addressed.

			Chainbreaker Snark has submitted an alternative mandate for the Synod to consider.

			{{Mandate\|mandate= The works of Almodin Oktístis are an affront to the dignity of the Empire, they denigrate our true faith, and demean the Pride of any being that sees them, including the Asaveans themselves, who have lost the understanding of their spirit to decadence and idolatry. We send (named priest) with 75 liao to destroy these statues, and offer the Asavean priests - by their will or by blade - a second chance at Salvation.\|assembly=Pride or General Assembly}}

			This mandate would have all the effects shown above, in addition it would motivate a mob of Imperial citizens to fall on the Temple of the Black Bull in Feroz. The Temple is currently in the hands of the [[Grendel]] who put a cordon around it, so it would need to be a large well-motivated band to break through the cordon (hence requiring more liao). It is likely that there would be Imperial and Grendel casualties in the process. Once that was achieved, then the temple could be destroyed and the Asaveans forced to recant their false beliefs or face summary execution by the mob.

			This action would to lead to significant diplomatic consequences with the nation of Asavea. It is harder to judge how the Grendel would respond.

	==Competing Mandates==		==Competing Mandates==

Cathtice: /* By Words Alone */

2019-06-09T14:48:55Z

By Words Alone

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	==By Words Alone==		==By Words Alone==
	The statement of principle by the Pride Assembly has had a significant response in those territories where the Asavean ~~priests~~ idolatrous constructions are to be found. The proud understand the importance of symbols and many have long felt that these visible signs of a false faith were an affront to the dignity of everyone forced to live next to them. There is relief that the Asavean priest has been condemned by the Synod, now action must be taken to deal with the ''legacy'' of his actions.		The statement of principle by the Pride Assembly has had a significant response in those territories where the Asavean priest’s idolatrous constructions are to be found. The proud understand the importance of symbols and many have long felt that these visible signs of a false faith were an affront to the dignity of everyone forced to live next to them. There is relief that the Asavean priest has been condemned by the Synod; now action must be taken to deal with the ''legacy'' of his actions.

	{{Mandate\|mandate=The works of Almodin Oktístis are an affront to the dignity of the Empire; they denigrate our truth faith and demean the pride of every citizen who learns of their existence. We send (named priest) with 100 liao to urge devout Imperial citizens to surround these structures and urge any Imperial citizen who tries to enter to turn back.\|assembly=Pride or General Assembly}}		{{Mandate\|mandate=The works of Almodin Oktístis are an affront to the dignity of the Empire; they denigrate our truth faith and demean the pride of every citizen who learns of their existence. We send (named priest) with 100 liao to urge devout Imperial citizens to surround these structures and urge any Imperial citizen who tries to enter to turn back.\|assembly=Pride or General Assembly}}

Matt: /* Embrace Your Past */

2019-05-18T10:43:24Z

Embrace Your Past

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	Although Almodin designed the fortification in Lestasny, there are no statues to the Asavean deities there. By order of the boyar of Ivarsgard, the idolatrous statues were used to gravel the courtyard, so that every Imperial boot that entered the fortification would be treading the Asavean gods underfoot. It was a powerful statement, a permanent act of defiance for the Asaveans and their false gods.		Although Almodin designed the fortification in Lestasny, there are no statues to the Asavean deities there. By order of the boyar of Ivarsgard, the idolatrous statues were used to gravel the courtyard, so that every Imperial boot that entered the fortification would be treading the Asavean gods underfoot. It was a powerful statement, a permanent act of defiance for the Asaveans and their false gods.

	~~<quote by~~=~~"Synod Mandate, Pride or General Assembly">~~The works of Almodin Oktístis are an affront to the dignity of the Empire; they denigrate our truth faith and demean the Pride of Imperial citizens. We send (named priest) with 50 liao to lead Imperial citizens to destroy these statues. Let us follow the example of Ivarsgard and create a lasting covenant to show the world the fate of all false religions.~~</quote>~~		{{Mandate\|mandate=The works of Almodin Oktístis are an affront to the dignity of the Empire; they denigrate our truth faith and demean the Pride of Imperial citizens. We send (named priest) with 50 liao to lead Imperial citizens to destroy these statues. Let us follow the example of Ivarsgard and create a lasting covenant to show the world the fate of all false religions.\|assembly=Pride or General Assembly}}

	If endorsed, this mandate would inspire architects, masons, and builders to force their way into the buildings designed by the Asavean priest. The images of false gods would be carefully and meticulously removed and then repurposed in such a way as to provide a lasting symbol of opposition for the Asaveans and their faith.		If endorsed, this mandate would inspire architects, masons, and builders to force their way into the buildings designed by the Asavean priest. The images of false gods would be carefully and meticulously removed and then repurposed in such a way as to provide a lasting symbol of opposition for the Asaveans and their faith.

Matt: /* Do Not Be Complacent */

2019-05-18T10:42:55Z

Do Not Be Complacent

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	There is a much simpler, quicker, more effective step that could be taken. The idolatrous statues could simply be torn down, the frescos smashed, the mosaics defaced. It would not be difficult to remove them all, but would be impossible to do so without damaging the buildings themselves.		There is a much simpler, quicker, more effective step that could be taken. The idolatrous statues could simply be torn down, the frescos smashed, the mosaics defaced. It would not be difficult to remove them all, but would be impossible to do so without damaging the buildings themselves.

	~~<quote by~~=~~"Synod Mandate, Pride or General Assembly">~~The works of Almodin Oktístis are an affront to the dignity of the Empire, they denigrate our truth faith, and demean the pride of Imperial citizen. We send (named priest) with 25 liao to lead Imperial citizens in tearing down these idolatrous symbols of false gods.~~</quote>~~		{{Mandate\|mandate=The works of Almodin Oktístis are an affront to the dignity of the Empire, they denigrate our truth faith, and demean the pride of Imperial citizen. We send (named priest) with 25 liao to lead Imperial citizens in tearing down these idolatrous symbols of false gods.\|assembly=Pride or General Assembly}}

	If endorsed, this mandate would cause a mob to descend on every building constructed by the Asavean priest. The buildings would be damaged in the process, but the defacement would remove every decoration and statue raised in praise to a false god.		If endorsed, this mandate would cause a mob to descend on every building constructed by the Asavean priest. The buildings would be damaged in the process, but the defacement would remove every decoration and statue raised in praise to a false god.

Matt: /* By Words Alone */

2019-05-18T10:41:43Z

By Words Alone

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	The statement of principle by the Pride Assembly has had a significant response in those territories where the Asavean priests idolatrous constructions are to be found. The proud understand the importance of symbols and many have long felt that these visible signs of a false faith were an affront to the dignity of everyone forced to live next to them. There is relief that the Asavean priest has been condemned by the Synod, now action must be taken to deal with the ''legacy'' of his actions.		The statement of principle by the Pride Assembly has had a significant response in those territories where the Asavean priests idolatrous constructions are to be found. The proud understand the importance of symbols and many have long felt that these visible signs of a false faith were an affront to the dignity of everyone forced to live next to them. There is relief that the Asavean priest has been condemned by the Synod, now action must be taken to deal with the ''legacy'' of his actions.

	{{Mandate:mandate=The works of Almodin Oktístis are an affront to the dignity of the Empire; they denigrate our truth faith and demean the pride of every citizen who learns of their existence. We send (named priest) with 100 liao to urge devout Imperial citizens to surround these structures and urge any Imperial citizen who tries to enter to turn back.\|assembly=Pride or General Assembly}}		{{Mandate\|mandate=The works of Almodin Oktístis are an affront to the dignity of the Empire; they denigrate our truth faith and demean the pride of every citizen who learns of their existence. We send (named priest) with 100 liao to urge devout Imperial citizens to surround these structures and urge any Imperial citizen who tries to enter to turn back.\|assembly=Pride or General Assembly}}

	If endorsed, this mandate would cause pilgrims of the Way who dwell in Redoubt and Temeschwar to form a ring around the Great Game, the Pallas Docks, and the Runeforge urging every citizen to turn back. Not everyone would listen of course, but many would be persuaded, enough that all three commissions would cease to function for as long as the protest continued, although the Senate would still need to pay for their upkeep, maintenance and wages where appropriate.		If endorsed, this mandate would cause pilgrims of the Way who dwell in Redoubt and Temeschwar to form a ring around the Great Game, the Pallas Docks, and the Runeforge urging every citizen to turn back. Not everyone would listen of course, but many would be persuaded, enough that all three commissions would cease to function for as long as the protest continued, although the Senate would still need to pay for their upkeep, maintenance and wages where appropriate.

Matt: /* By Words Alone */

2019-05-18T10:41:32Z

By Words Alone

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	The statement of principle by the Pride Assembly has had a significant response in those territories where the Asavean priests idolatrous constructions are to be found. The proud understand the importance of symbols and many have long felt that these visible signs of a false faith were an affront to the dignity of everyone forced to live next to them. There is relief that the Asavean priest has been condemned by the Synod, now action must be taken to deal with the ''legacy'' of his actions.		The statement of principle by the Pride Assembly has had a significant response in those territories where the Asavean priests idolatrous constructions are to be found. The proud understand the importance of symbols and many have long felt that these visible signs of a false faith were an affront to the dignity of everyone forced to live next to them. There is relief that the Asavean priest has been condemned by the Synod, now action must be taken to deal with the ''legacy'' of his actions.

	~~<quote by~~=~~"Synod Mandate, Pride or General Assembly">~~The works of Almodin Oktístis are an affront to the dignity of the Empire; they denigrate our truth faith and demean the pride of every citizen who learns of their existence. We send (named priest) with 100 liao to urge devout Imperial citizens to surround these structures and urge any Imperial citizen who tries to enter to turn back.~~</quote>~~		{{Mandate:mandate=The works of Almodin Oktístis are an affront to the dignity of the Empire; they denigrate our truth faith and demean the pride of every citizen who learns of their existence. We send (named priest) with 100 liao to urge devout Imperial citizens to surround these structures and urge any Imperial citizen who tries to enter to turn back.\|assembly=Pride or General Assembly}}

	If endorsed, this mandate would cause pilgrims of the Way who dwell in Redoubt and Temeschwar to form a ring around the Great Game, the Pallas Docks, and the Runeforge urging every citizen to turn back. Not everyone would listen of course, but many would be persuaded, enough that all three commissions would cease to function for as long as the protest continued, although the Senate would still need to pay for their upkeep, maintenance and wages where appropriate.		If endorsed, this mandate would cause pilgrims of the Way who dwell in Redoubt and Temeschwar to form a ring around the Great Game, the Pallas Docks, and the Runeforge urging every citizen to turn back. Not everyone would listen of course, but many would be persuaded, enough that all three commissions would cease to function for as long as the protest continued, although the Senate would still need to pay for their upkeep, maintenance and wages where appropriate.