In the garden of defiance - Revision history

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

2026-01-15T16:45:36Z

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

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:45, 15 January 2026
Line 59:		Line 59:
	The renowned ''Sofia Rebeshi van Holmauer'', whose [[troupe]] made extensive use of both [[Hunger of the Draughir]] and [[Fallow Fields and Dried Meat]] during the thirty year siege of Holberg, has taken over temporary custodianship of the orchard in order to prevent any more "''foolish street pretenders''" hurting themselves or their innocent customers. Sofia arranged for a small patrol to keep the public safe, and has come up with a plan to make the most of a bad situation. She is confident that with a little investment a small number of tenders could be hired to harvest small amounts of the blood from the trees in relative safely. The resultant ''vis'' could then be sold to sensible practitioners of [[Winter_magic\|Winter magic]] at a reasonable price.		The renowned ''Sofia Rebeshi van Holmauer'', whose [[troupe]] made extensive use of both [[Hunger of the Draughir]] and [[Fallow Fields and Dried Meat]] during the thirty year siege of Holberg, has taken over temporary custodianship of the orchard in order to prevent any more "''foolish street pretenders''" hurting themselves or their innocent customers. Sofia arranged for a small patrol to keep the public safe, and has come up with a plan to make the most of a bad situation. She is confident that with a little investment a small number of tenders could be hired to harvest small amounts of the blood from the trees in relative safely. The resultant ''vis'' could then be sold to sensible practitioners of [[Winter_magic\|Winter magic]] at a reasonable price.

	Sofia suggests that the Senate create an [[Imperial title]], ''Tender of the Blood Orchard'' perhaps, who would be responsible for overseeing the burgeoning market, in return for having access to preferential rates. This would require a [[senate motion]] and a one-time investment of 32 crowns and would not count against the Senate's limited number of [[commission\|commissions]]. The civil service have suggested that the most appropriate election path for the title would be through either the [[Bourse]] or the [[Senate]], as a national position of the League. Alternatively, it could theoretically be appointed with a [[declaration]] of [[candidacy]] in the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]], but that would mean that candidates of any nation would vie for the title which might not sit well with the magicians of Holberg.		Sofia suggests that the Senate create an [[Imperial title]], ''Tender of the Blood Orchard'' perhaps, who would be responsible for overseeing the burgeoning market, in return for having access to preferential rates. This would require a [[senate motion]] and a one-time investment of 32 crowns and would not count against the Senate's limited number of [[commission\|commissions]]. The civil service have suggested that the most appropriate election path for the title would be through either the [[Bourse]] or the [[Senate]], as a national position of the League. Alternatively, it could theoretically be appointed with a [[declaration]] of [[candidacy]] in the [[Conclave]], but that would mean that candidates of any nation would vie for the title which might not sit well with the magicians of Holberg.

	The disgruntled Oskar has publicly bemoaned his removal from the ruined Park, lamenting his lost opportunity for profit. Given the Conclave has recently [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Enmity_-_Skathe\|declared]] the eternal [[Skathe]] to be an [[Amity_and_enmity\|enemy of the Empire]], the ritual [[Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court]] (the main source of heart's blood for Imperial magicians) is once again prohibited. There will surely be plenty of magicians prepared to pay a pretty penny to secure a new supply.		The disgruntled Oskar has publicly bemoaned his removal from the ruined Park, lamenting his lost opportunity for profit. Given the Conclave has recently [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Enmity_-_Skathe\|declared]] the eternal [[Skathe]] to be an [[Amity_and_enmity\|enemy of the Empire]], the ritual [[Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court]] (the main source of heart's blood for Imperial magicians) is once again prohibited. There will surely be plenty of magicians prepared to pay a pretty penny to secure a new supply.

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

2026-01-15T13:07:54Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Bourse" to "[[Bourse"

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:07, 15 January 2026
Line 59:		Line 59:
	The renowned ''Sofia Rebeshi van Holmauer'', whose [[troupe]] made extensive use of both [[Hunger of the Draughir]] and [[Fallow Fields and Dried Meat]] during the thirty year siege of Holberg, has taken over temporary custodianship of the orchard in order to prevent any more "''foolish street pretenders''" hurting themselves or their innocent customers. Sofia arranged for a small patrol to keep the public safe, and has come up with a plan to make the most of a bad situation. She is confident that with a little investment a small number of tenders could be hired to harvest small amounts of the blood from the trees in relative safely. The resultant ''vis'' could then be sold to sensible practitioners of [[Winter_magic\|Winter magic]] at a reasonable price.		The renowned ''Sofia Rebeshi van Holmauer'', whose [[troupe]] made extensive use of both [[Hunger of the Draughir]] and [[Fallow Fields and Dried Meat]] during the thirty year siege of Holberg, has taken over temporary custodianship of the orchard in order to prevent any more "''foolish street pretenders''" hurting themselves or their innocent customers. Sofia arranged for a small patrol to keep the public safe, and has come up with a plan to make the most of a bad situation. She is confident that with a little investment a small number of tenders could be hired to harvest small amounts of the blood from the trees in relative safely. The resultant ''vis'' could then be sold to sensible practitioners of [[Winter_magic\|Winter magic]] at a reasonable price.

	Sofia suggests that the Senate create an [[Imperial title]], ''Tender of the Blood Orchard'' perhaps, who would be responsible for overseeing the burgeoning market, in return for having access to preferential rates. This would require a [[senate motion]] and a one-time investment of 32 crowns and would not count against the Senate's limited number of [[commission\|commissions]]. The civil service have suggested that the most appropriate election path for the title would be through either the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]] or the [[Senate]], as a national position of the League. Alternatively, it could theoretically be appointed with a [[declaration]] of [[candidacy]] in the [[Imperial Conclave]], but that would mean that candidates of any nation would vie for the title which might not sit well with the magicians of Holberg.		Sofia suggests that the Senate create an [[Imperial title]], ''Tender of the Blood Orchard'' perhaps, who would be responsible for overseeing the burgeoning market, in return for having access to preferential rates. This would require a [[senate motion]] and a one-time investment of 32 crowns and would not count against the Senate's limited number of [[commission\|commissions]]. The civil service have suggested that the most appropriate election path for the title would be through either the [[Bourse]] or the [[Senate]], as a national position of the League. Alternatively, it could theoretically be appointed with a [[declaration]] of [[candidacy]] in the [[Imperial Conclave]], but that would mean that candidates of any nation would vie for the title which might not sit well with the magicians of Holberg.

	The disgruntled Oskar has publicly bemoaned his removal from the ruined Park, lamenting his lost opportunity for profit. Given the Conclave has recently [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Enmity_-_Skathe\|declared]] the eternal [[Skathe]] to be an [[Amity_and_enmity\|enemy of the Empire]], the ritual [[Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court]] (the main source of heart's blood for Imperial magicians) is once again prohibited. There will surely be plenty of magicians prepared to pay a pretty penny to secure a new supply.		The disgruntled Oskar has publicly bemoaned his removal from the ruined Park, lamenting his lost opportunity for profit. Given the Conclave has recently [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Enmity_-_Skathe\|declared]] the eternal [[Skathe]] to be an [[Amity_and_enmity\|enemy of the Empire]], the ritual [[Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court]] (the main source of heart's blood for Imperial magicians) is once again prohibited. There will surely be plenty of magicians prepared to pay a pretty penny to secure a new supply.

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

2026-01-15T13:07:15Z

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

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:07, 15 January 2026
Line 59:		Line 59:
	The renowned ''Sofia Rebeshi van Holmauer'', whose [[troupe]] made extensive use of both [[Hunger of the Draughir]] and [[Fallow Fields and Dried Meat]] during the thirty year siege of Holberg, has taken over temporary custodianship of the orchard in order to prevent any more "''foolish street pretenders''" hurting themselves or their innocent customers. Sofia arranged for a small patrol to keep the public safe, and has come up with a plan to make the most of a bad situation. She is confident that with a little investment a small number of tenders could be hired to harvest small amounts of the blood from the trees in relative safely. The resultant ''vis'' could then be sold to sensible practitioners of [[Winter_magic\|Winter magic]] at a reasonable price.		The renowned ''Sofia Rebeshi van Holmauer'', whose [[troupe]] made extensive use of both [[Hunger of the Draughir]] and [[Fallow Fields and Dried Meat]] during the thirty year siege of Holberg, has taken over temporary custodianship of the orchard in order to prevent any more "''foolish street pretenders''" hurting themselves or their innocent customers. Sofia arranged for a small patrol to keep the public safe, and has come up with a plan to make the most of a bad situation. She is confident that with a little investment a small number of tenders could be hired to harvest small amounts of the blood from the trees in relative safely. The resultant ''vis'' could then be sold to sensible practitioners of [[Winter_magic\|Winter magic]] at a reasonable price.

	Sofia suggests that the Senate create an [[Imperial title]], ''Tender of the Blood Orchard'' perhaps, who would be responsible for overseeing the burgeoning market, in return for having access to preferential rates. This would require a [[senate motion]] and a one-time investment of 32 crowns and would not count against the Senate's limited number of [[commission\|commissions]]. The civil service have suggested that the most appropriate election path for the title would be through either the [[Imperial Bourse]] or the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]], as a national position of the League. Alternatively, it could theoretically be appointed with a [[declaration]] of [[candidacy]] in the [[Imperial Conclave]], but that would mean that candidates of any nation would vie for the title which might not sit well with the magicians of Holberg.		Sofia suggests that the Senate create an [[Imperial title]], ''Tender of the Blood Orchard'' perhaps, who would be responsible for overseeing the burgeoning market, in return for having access to preferential rates. This would require a [[senate motion]] and a one-time investment of 32 crowns and would not count against the Senate's limited number of [[commission\|commissions]]. The civil service have suggested that the most appropriate election path for the title would be through either the [[Imperial Bourse]] or the [[Senate]], as a national position of the League. Alternatively, it could theoretically be appointed with a [[declaration]] of [[candidacy]] in the [[Imperial Conclave]], but that would mean that candidates of any nation would vie for the title which might not sit well with the magicians of Holberg.

	The disgruntled Oskar has publicly bemoaned his removal from the ruined Park, lamenting his lost opportunity for profit. Given the Conclave has recently [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Enmity_-_Skathe\|declared]] the eternal [[Skathe]] to be an [[Amity_and_enmity\|enemy of the Empire]], the ritual [[Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court]] (the main source of heart's blood for Imperial magicians) is once again prohibited. There will surely be plenty of magicians prepared to pay a pretty penny to secure a new supply.		The disgruntled Oskar has publicly bemoaned his removal from the ruined Park, lamenting his lost opportunity for profit. Given the Conclave has recently [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Enmity_-_Skathe\|declared]] the eternal [[Skathe]] to be an [[Amity_and_enmity\|enemy of the Empire]], the ritual [[Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court]] (the main source of heart's blood for Imperial magicians) is once again prohibited. There will surely be plenty of magicians prepared to pay a pretty penny to secure a new supply.

Thespaceinvader: /* The Foul Waters of Regret */

2025-04-16T16:50:14Z

The Foul Waters of Regret

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:50, 16 April 2025
Line 29:		Line 29:
	Fortunately, there is a way to clean the waters, and to halt the spread before it begins though.		Fortunately, there is a way to clean the waters, and to halt the spread before it begins though.

	''Lina Ennera von Holberg'', a [[bishop]], believes that it is up ~~the~~ the residents of Holberg to mend this problem. As citizens of the foremost city of the League, this would also give them an opportunity to demonstrate the great civic [[Pride]] many of them feel for their home - and who better than the merchant-princes, the leaders of the city, and the [[business\|Holberg Chamber of Commerce]] to enact, support and supplement the plan? Alternatively '''Ethan of the Gilded Sceptre''', a [[benefactor]] from [[Bastion#Sybela\|Sybela]] who read the recent [[No_time_for_ease\|address]] by General Barossa believes that the Highborn could, and should, do something to clean up the mess that their people helped to create. Ethan suggests that it should instead be the [[Benefactor\|benefactors]] of Highguard who fund and assist the plan. Consequently, not one but two [[mandate\|mandates]] have been proposed.		''Lina Ennera von Holberg'', a [[bishop]], believes that it is up to the residents of Holberg to mend this problem. As citizens of the foremost city of the League, this would also give them an opportunity to demonstrate the great civic [[Pride]] many of them feel for their home - and who better than the merchant-princes, the leaders of the city, and the [[business\|Holberg Chamber of Commerce]] to enact, support and supplement the plan? Alternatively '''Ethan of the Gilded Sceptre''', a [[benefactor]] from [[Bastion#Sybela\|Sybela]] who read the recent [[No_time_for_ease\|address]] by General Barossa believes that the Highborn could, and should, do something to clean up the mess that their people helped to create. Ethan suggests that it should instead be the [[Benefactor\|benefactors]] of Highguard who fund and assist the plan. Consequently, not one but two [[mandate\|mandates]] have been proposed.
	<div style="float: left; width: 50%">{{Mandate\|mandate=We the League National Assembly will not allow this stain to mar the beauty of Holberg, as such we send ''named priest'' with 25 doses of liao to convince business owners of Holberg to support the efforts to clean the waters of Holmauer\|assembly=League National Assembly}}</div>		<div style="float: left; width: 50%">{{Mandate\|mandate=We the League National Assembly will not allow this stain to mar the beauty of Holberg, as such we send ''named priest'' with 25 doses of liao to convince business owners of Holberg to support the efforts to clean the waters of Holmauer\|assembly=League National Assembly}}</div>
	<div style="float: left; width: 50%">{{Mandate\|mandate=We the Highborn National Assembly believe in paying the reckoning of the actions of our siblings, as such we send ''named priest'' with 25 doses of liao to convince the business owners of Highguard to support the efforts to clean the waters of Holmauer\|assembly=Highborn National Assembly}}</div>		<div style="float: left; width: 50%">{{Mandate\|mandate=We the Highborn National Assembly believe in paying the reckoning of the actions of our siblings, as such we send ''named priest'' with 25 doses of liao to convince the business owners of Highguard to support the efforts to clean the waters of Holmauer\|assembly=Highborn National Assembly}}</div>

Hailmur at 21:05, 24 March 2024

2024-03-24T21:05:35Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:05, 24 March 2024
Line 86:		Line 86:
	Assuming the numbers visiting the pavilion hold steady, ''Bishop Temeraire von Holberg'' has suggested that the Senate create an [[Imperial title]] - a position for a proud or ambitious individual prepared to encourage visitors to meditate on the virtues. This would require a [[Senate motion]] and the investment of 60 crowns, but would not count as one of the Senate's limited opportunities to [[commission]] new construction.		Assuming the numbers visiting the pavilion hold steady, ''Bishop Temeraire von Holberg'' has suggested that the Senate create an [[Imperial title]] - a position for a proud or ambitious individual prepared to encourage visitors to meditate on the virtues. This would require a [[Senate motion]] and the investment of 60 crowns, but would not count as one of the Senate's limited opportunities to [[commission]] new construction.

	If the title were created, it would oversee a [[sinecure]], representing the crowds drawn to the ~~pavillion~~, that would provide a whopping 10 [[liao]] and 20 [[Sinecure#Synod_Votes\|votes]] in the Synod and likely become a major site of pilgrimage not only for citizens of the League but for ambitious and proud people across the Empire. The title - perhaps ''Patron of the Pavilion'' - should be appointed by a Synod assembly. The civil service suggests that the [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|League Assembly]] would be most suitable, but there are certainly arguments for other assemblies.		If the title were created, it would oversee a [[sinecure]], representing the crowds drawn to the pavilion, that would provide a whopping 10 [[liao]] and 20 [[Sinecure#Synod_Votes\|votes]] in the Synod and likely become a major site of pilgrimage not only for citizens of the League but for ambitious and proud people across the Empire. The title - perhaps ''Patron of the Pavilion'' - should be appointed by a Synod assembly. The civil service suggests that the [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|League Assembly]] would be most suitable, but there are certainly arguments for other assemblies.

	==Stones on the Duelling Fields==		==Stones on the Duelling Fields==

Hastur: /* Stones on the Duelling Fields */

2022-12-08T16:59:05Z

Stones on the Duelling Fields

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:59, 8 December 2022
Line 98:		Line 98:
	Abigail's spouse, ''Theodora Ashill von Holberg'', suggests that with the soil positively thrumming with winter magic, and knowing that the curse of the wasteland can be used to [[Ruthless Vigilance, Healthy Crop\|bolster]] the growth of [[herb\|herbs]], that the Imperial Senate could make full use of the land by commissioning the creation of a garden for herbs alongside the menhirs. The construction would not be cheap - unlike several of the other opportunities presented by the curse, actual construction would be needed. It would require a [[Senate motion]] (or the use of an [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]]), require 15 wains of white granite, 15 wains of weirwood, and 60 crowns in labour costs, and it ''would'' count against the Senate's limited number of [[commission\|commissions]]. The project would take three months to complete, but at the end of that time there would be a healthy herb garden in the ruined park that could provide valuable healing herbs. "''Good crops grow in shit,''" as Abigail says with traditional Marcher bluntness.		Abigail's spouse, ''Theodora Ashill von Holberg'', suggests that with the soil positively thrumming with winter magic, and knowing that the curse of the wasteland can be used to [[Ruthless Vigilance, Healthy Crop\|bolster]] the growth of [[herb\|herbs]], that the Imperial Senate could make full use of the land by commissioning the creation of a garden for herbs alongside the menhirs. The construction would not be cheap - unlike several of the other opportunities presented by the curse, actual construction would be needed. It would require a [[Senate motion]] (or the use of an [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]]), require 15 wains of white granite, 15 wains of weirwood, and 60 crowns in labour costs, and it ''would'' count against the Senate's limited number of [[commission\|commissions]]. The project would take three months to complete, but at the end of that time there would be a healthy herb garden in the ruined park that could provide valuable healing herbs. "''Good crops grow in shit,''" as Abigail says with traditional Marcher bluntness.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=General Flowers.jpg\|caption=Alusair Farstrider, General of Flowers.\|align=right\|width=300}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=General Flowers.jpg\|caption=Alusair Farstrider, General of Flowers.\|align=right\|width=300}}
	The stones and the garden between them would create an Imperial title - perhaps ''Marshal of the Duelling Fields'' - who would oversee the resulting [[sinecure]]. The title could be appointed by the [[senator\|senators]] of [[the League]], or perhaps assigned by the [[Business\|~~buisiness~~ owners]] of the League via the Imperial Bourse. Between them, Theodora and Abigail are of the opinion that the Winter-marked soil would prove particularly effective at growing [[Bladeroot]], [[Marrowort]], and [[True Vervain]] and predict that a total of 45 drams of herbs could be expected every season.		The stones and the garden between them would create an Imperial title - perhaps ''Marshal of the Duelling Fields'' - who would oversee the resulting [[sinecure]]. The title could be appointed by the [[senator\|senators]] of [[the League]], or perhaps assigned by the [[Business\|business owners]] of the League via the Imperial Bourse. Between them, Theodora and Abigail are of the opinion that the Winter-marked soil would prove particularly effective at growing [[Bladeroot]], [[Marrowort]], and [[True Vervain]] and predict that a total of 45 drams of herbs could be expected every season.

	==Trees and Flowers==		==Trees and Flowers==

Cathtice: /* The Foul Waters of Regret */

2021-08-12T17:42:53Z

The Foul Waters of Regret

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:42, 12 August 2021
Line 29:		Line 29:
	Fortunately, there is a way to clean the waters, and to halt the spread before it begins though.		Fortunately, there is a way to clean the waters, and to halt the spread before it begins though.

	''Lina Ennera von Holberg'', a [[bishop]], believes that it is up the the residents of Holberg to mend this problem. As citizens of the foremost city of the League, this would also give them an opportunity to demonstrate the great civic [[Pride]] many of them feel for their home - and who better than the merchant-princes, the leaders of the city, and the [[business\|Holberg Chamber of Commerce]] to enact, support and supplement the plan? Alternatively '''Ethan of the Gilded Sceptre''', a [[benefactor]] from [[Bastion#Sybela\|Sybela]] who read the recent [[No_time_for_ease\|address]] by General Barossa believes that the Highborn could, and should, do something to clean up the mess that their people helped to create. Ethan suggests that it should instead be the [[benefactors]] of Highguard who fund and assist the plan. Consequently, not one but two [[mandate\|mandates]] have been proposed.		''Lina Ennera von Holberg'', a [[bishop]], believes that it is up the the residents of Holberg to mend this problem. As citizens of the foremost city of the League, this would also give them an opportunity to demonstrate the great civic [[Pride]] many of them feel for their home - and who better than the merchant-princes, the leaders of the city, and the [[business\|Holberg Chamber of Commerce]] to enact, support and supplement the plan? Alternatively '''Ethan of the Gilded Sceptre''', a [[benefactor]] from [[Bastion#Sybela\|Sybela]] who read the recent [[No_time_for_ease\|address]] by General Barossa believes that the Highborn could, and should, do something to clean up the mess that their people helped to create. Ethan suggests that it should instead be the [[Benefactor\|benefactors]] of Highguard who fund and assist the plan. Consequently, not one but two [[mandate\|mandates]] have been proposed.
	<div style="float: left; width: 50%">{{Mandate\|mandate=We the League National Assembly will not allow this stain to mar the beauty of Holberg, as such we send ''named priest'' with 25 doses of liao to convince business owners of Holberg to support the efforts to clean the waters of Holmauer\|assembly=League National Assembly}}</div>		<div style="float: left; width: 50%">{{Mandate\|mandate=We the League National Assembly will not allow this stain to mar the beauty of Holberg, as such we send ''named priest'' with 25 doses of liao to convince business owners of Holberg to support the efforts to clean the waters of Holmauer\|assembly=League National Assembly}}</div>
	<div style="float: left; width: 50%">{{Mandate\|mandate=We the Highborn National Assembly believe in paying the reckoning of the actions of our siblings, as such we send ''named priest'' with 25 doses of liao to convince the business owners of Highguard to support the efforts to clean the waters of Holmauer\|assembly=Highborn National Assembly}}</div>		<div style="float: left; width: 50%">{{Mandate\|mandate=We the Highborn National Assembly believe in paying the reckoning of the actions of our siblings, as such we send ''named priest'' with 25 doses of liao to convince the business owners of Highguard to support the efforts to clean the waters of Holmauer\|assembly=Highborn National Assembly}}</div>

Hastur: /* Trees and Flowers */

2020-06-23T06:35:35Z

Trees and Flowers

← Older revision		Revision as of 06:35, 23 June 2020
Line 115:		Line 115:
	As part of the mandate, the Marcher Assembly could choose to refer to the all encompassing Virtue of General Flowers - or they could choose to cite a specific virtue. While that would not affect the pilgrims, it would influence any future attempt to declare the General to be a [[Paragons_and_exemplars\|paragon or exemplar]].		As part of the mandate, the Marcher Assembly could choose to refer to the all encompassing Virtue of General Flowers - or they could choose to cite a specific virtue. While that would not affect the pilgrims, it would influence any future attempt to declare the General to be a [[Paragons_and_exemplars\|paragon or exemplar]].

	Alternatively, the [[general assembly]] might highlight General Flowers' achievements and take the opportunity to urge citizens to [[Crowned_in_rose_and_heather#The_Journey_of_the_Body\|undertake the Journey of the Body]] to Holberg. Of course that would compete with any other mandate that gave direction for a physical pilgrimage in the name of the missing Empress.		Alternatively, the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|general assembly]] might highlight General Flowers' achievements and take the opportunity to urge citizens to [[Crowned_in_rose_and_heather#The_Journey_of_the_Body\|undertake the Journey of the Body]] to Holberg. Of course that would compete with any other mandate that gave direction for a physical pilgrimage in the name of the missing Empress.

	{{Mandate\|mandate=The Imperatrix called on all her subjects to consider undertaking a pilgrimage - either physical, mental, or spiritual. We send {named priest} with 50 liao to urge every citizen who contemplate a pilgrimage to the Memorial Garden of General Flowers, one of her most Loyal generals who gave her life fighting for the Empire.\|assembly=Assembly of Nine or General Assembly}}		{{Mandate\|mandate=The Imperatrix called on all her subjects to consider undertaking a pilgrimage - either physical, mental, or spiritual. We send {named priest} with 50 liao to urge every citizen who contemplate a pilgrimage to the Memorial Garden of General Flowers, one of her most Loyal generals who gave her life fighting for the Empire.\|assembly=Assembly of Nine or General Assembly}}

Rafferty at 12:10, 23 March 2020

2020-03-23T12:10:18Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:10, 23 March 2020
Line 94:		Line 94:
	The attack on Holmauer devastated the park, including the Holberg University Duelling Society Field of Honour. The trees that once dotted the area have sloughed away into nothingness, leaving an open area of bare soil littered with rotting stumps - a stark contrast to the pleasant meadow and shady trees that once lay here. Still... there is opportunity in disaster. A visiting [[the Marches\|Marcher]] [[Landskeeper\|landskeeper]] - here to check on the continued good health of the Marcher graveyard in the upper city - has expressed the belief that the Duelling Fields represent an opportunity to exploit the Winter magic that has settled over the area.		The attack on Holmauer devastated the park, including the Holberg University Duelling Society Field of Honour. The trees that once dotted the area have sloughed away into nothingness, leaving an open area of bare soil littered with rotting stumps - a stark contrast to the pleasant meadow and shady trees that once lay here. Still... there is opportunity in disaster. A visiting [[the Marches\|Marcher]] [[Landskeeper\|landskeeper]] - here to check on the continued good health of the Marcher graveyard in the upper city - has expressed the belief that the Duelling Fields represent an opportunity to exploit the Winter magic that has settled over the area.

	''Abigail Ashill'' of Ashill, [[Upwold#Ashbrook\|Ashbrook]] suggests a ring of protective [[The_Marches_hearth_magic#Standing_stones_and_chalk_figures\|~~dolmens~~]], drawing inspiration in the [[This_land_is_your_land#Grateful_Dick\|plans]] the late Richard of Holberg drew up to protect the [[Mournwold\|Mourn]]. Abigail believes that the ~~dolmens~~ would work by forming a circle of protection around the Duelling Field, containing the winter magic within and partially redirecting the magic of the curse to a more constructive end.		''Abigail Ashill'' of Ashill, [[Upwold#Ashbrook\|Ashbrook]] suggests a ring of protective [[The_Marches_hearth_magic#Standing_stones_and_chalk_figures\|menhirs]], drawing inspiration in the [[This_land_is_your_land#Grateful_Dick\|plans]] the late Richard of Holberg drew up to protect the [[Mournwold\|Mourn]]. Abigail believes that the menhirs would work by forming a circle of protection around the Duelling Field, containing the winter magic within and partially redirecting the magic of the curse to a more constructive end.

	Abigail's spouse, ''Theodora Ashill von Holberg'', suggests that with the soil positively thrumming with winter magic, and knowing that the curse of the wasteland can be used to [[Ruthless Vigilance, Healthy Crop\|bolster]] the growth of [[herb\|herbs]], that the Imperial Senate could make full use of the land by commissioning the creation of a garden for herbs alongside the ~~dolmens~~. The construction would not be cheap - unlike several of the other opportunities presented by the curse, actual construction would be needed. It would require a [[Senate motion]] (or the use of an [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]]), require 15 wains of white granite, 15 wains of weirwood, and 60 crowns in labour costs, and it ''would'' count against the Senate's limited number of [[commission\|commissions]]. The project would take three months to complete, but at the end of that time there would be a healthy herb garden in the ruined park that could provide valuable healing herbs. "''Good crops grow in shit,''" as Abigail says with traditional Marcher bluntness.		Abigail's spouse, ''Theodora Ashill von Holberg'', suggests that with the soil positively thrumming with winter magic, and knowing that the curse of the wasteland can be used to [[Ruthless Vigilance, Healthy Crop\|bolster]] the growth of [[herb\|herbs]], that the Imperial Senate could make full use of the land by commissioning the creation of a garden for herbs alongside the menhirs. The construction would not be cheap - unlike several of the other opportunities presented by the curse, actual construction would be needed. It would require a [[Senate motion]] (or the use of an [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]]), require 15 wains of white granite, 15 wains of weirwood, and 60 crowns in labour costs, and it ''would'' count against the Senate's limited number of [[commission\|commissions]]. The project would take three months to complete, but at the end of that time there would be a healthy herb garden in the ruined park that could provide valuable healing herbs. "''Good crops grow in shit,''" as Abigail says with traditional Marcher bluntness.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=General Flowers.jpg\|caption=Alusair Farstrider, General of Flowers.\|align=right\|width=300}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=General Flowers.jpg\|caption=Alusair Farstrider, General of Flowers.\|align=right\|width=300}}
	The ~~dolmens~~ and garden between them would create an Imperial title - perhaps ''Marshal of the Duelling Fields'' - who would oversee the resulting [[sinecure]]. The title could be appointed by the [[senator\|senators]] of [[the League]], or perhaps assigned by the [[Business\|buisiness owners]] of the League via the Imperial Bourse. Between them, Theodora and Abigail are of the opinion that the Winter-marked soil would prove particularly effective at growing [[Bladeroot]], [[Marrowort]], and [[True Vervain]] and predict that a total of 45 drams of herbs could be expected every season.		The stones and the garden between them would create an Imperial title - perhaps ''Marshal of the Duelling Fields'' - who would oversee the resulting [[sinecure]]. The title could be appointed by the [[senator\|senators]] of [[the League]], or perhaps assigned by the [[Business\|buisiness owners]] of the League via the Imperial Bourse. Between them, Theodora and Abigail are of the opinion that the Winter-marked soil would prove particularly effective at growing [[Bladeroot]], [[Marrowort]], and [[True Vervain]] and predict that a total of 45 drams of herbs could be expected every season.

	==Trees and Flowers==		==Trees and Flowers==

Noserenda at 18:08, 8 September 2019

2019-09-08T18:08:16Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:08, 8 September 2019
Line 111:		Line 111:
	{{Mandate\|mandate=The miraculous preservation of the Memorial Garden and the Apple Grove are a testament to the {virtue} of General Flowers. We send {named priest} with 25 doses of liao to encourage Marchers to undertake a pilgrimage to Holberg to view this wonder for themselves.\|assembly=Marcher Assembly}}		{{Mandate\|mandate=The miraculous preservation of the Memorial Garden and the Apple Grove are a testament to the {virtue} of General Flowers. We send {named priest} with 25 doses of liao to encourage Marchers to undertake a pilgrimage to Holberg to view this wonder for themselves.\|assembly=Marcher Assembly}}

	If this mandate were passed it would lead to a trickle of Marcher wayfarers coming to Holberg to view the Garden. As a result, the Memorial Garden would be effectively transformed into a small shrine to the memory of General Flowers. If this happened then the Imperial Senate could ~~authorize~~ the creation of a title to oversee the Garden, the ''Yeoman of Holberg'' perhaps. The title would provide 14 votes and 7 doses of liao to whichever citizen was appointed to tend to the Garden and the visiting pilgrims.		If this mandate were passed it would lead to a trickle of Marcher wayfarers coming to Holberg to view the Garden. As a result, the Memorial Garden would be effectively transformed into a small shrine to the memory of General Flowers. If this happened then the Imperial Senate could authorise the creation of a title to oversee the Garden, the ''Yeoman of Holberg'' perhaps. The title would provide 14 votes and 7 doses of liao to whichever citizen was appointed to tend to the Garden and the visiting pilgrims.

	As part of the mandate, the Marcher Assembly could choose to refer to the all encompassing Virtue of General Flowers - or they could choose to cite a specific virtue. While that would not affect the pilgrims, it would influence any future attempt to declare the General to be a [[Paragons_and_exemplars\|paragon or exemplar]].		As part of the mandate, the Marcher Assembly could choose to refer to the all encompassing Virtue of General Flowers - or they could choose to cite a specific virtue. While that would not affect the pilgrims, it would influence any future attempt to declare the General to be a [[Paragons_and_exemplars\|paragon or exemplar]].
Line 129:		Line 129:
	If this mandate is enacted, determined citizens of Holberg will take up their tools and set about the Memorial Gardens and the adjacent orchard. The trees would be thinned and replaced with beautiful flower beds designed to evoke the memory of Holberg's beloved Empress of Flowers. One prominent horticulturist, Manfred von Holberg, has produced an exquisite design involving over five thousand blooms laid out in the likeness of Empress Lisabetta. The flower garden would invoke the [[Pride]] of every Holberg citizen who visited and demonstrate to the Thrice-cursed queen that she cannot break the spirit of the city.		If this mandate is enacted, determined citizens of Holberg will take up their tools and set about the Memorial Gardens and the adjacent orchard. The trees would be thinned and replaced with beautiful flower beds designed to evoke the memory of Holberg's beloved Empress of Flowers. One prominent horticulturist, Manfred von Holberg, has produced an exquisite design involving over five thousand blooms laid out in the likeness of Empress Lisabetta. The flower garden would invoke the [[Pride]] of every Holberg citizen who visited and demonstrate to the Thrice-cursed queen that she cannot break the spirit of the city.

	If this happened then the Imperial Senate could ~~authorize~~ the creation of a title to oversee the Empress' Flower Garden. The title would provide 20 votes and 10 doses of liao to whichever citizen was appointed to tend to the Garden and the visiting pilgrims. Of course whoever the League Assembly appointed to the position would risk becoming a target for Skathe's wrath - but perhaps then they might also be charged with the responsibility for refuting the Hag Queen and her works wherever they were found in the Empire?		If this happened then the Imperial Senate could authorise the creation of a title to oversee the Empress' Flower Garden. The title would provide 20 votes and 10 doses of liao to whichever citizen was appointed to tend to the Garden and the visiting pilgrims. Of course whoever the League Assembly appointed to the position would risk becoming a target for Skathe's wrath - but perhaps then they might also be charged with the responsibility for refuting the Hag Queen and her works wherever they were found in the Empire?

	These mandates aren't directly in competition, but it would be deeply problematic for the Marcher assembly to pass the mandate encouraging the Marchers and the League to pass the mandate reclaiming the gardens for themselves. If a stream of Marcher pilgrims turned up expecting to visit the Memorial Garden to General Flowers, only to find that Holberg was in the process of remodelling it to create the Flower Gardens, that would likely lead to physical conflict. The civil service recommend the Imperial Synod avoid this outcome if possible.		These mandates aren't directly in competition, but it would be deeply problematic for the Marcher assembly to pass the mandate encouraging the Marchers and the League to pass the mandate reclaiming the gardens for themselves. If a stream of Marcher pilgrims turned up expecting to visit the Memorial Garden to General Flowers, only to find that Holberg was in the process of remodelling it to create the Flower Gardens, that would likely lead to physical conflict. The civil service recommend the Imperial Synod avoid this outcome if possible.

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:45, 15 January 2026
Line 59:		Line 59:
	The renowned ''Sofia Rebeshi van Holmauer'', whose [[troupe]] made extensive use of both [[Hunger of the Draughir]] and [[Fallow Fields and Dried Meat]] during the thirty year siege of Holberg, has taken over temporary custodianship of the orchard in order to prevent any more "''foolish street pretenders''" hurting themselves or their innocent customers. Sofia arranged for a small patrol to keep the public safe, and has come up with a plan to make the most of a bad situation. She is confident that with a little investment a small number of tenders could be hired to harvest small amounts of the blood from the trees in relative safely. The resultant ''vis'' could then be sold to sensible practitioners of [[Winter_magic\|Winter magic]] at a reasonable price.		The renowned ''Sofia Rebeshi van Holmauer'', whose [[troupe]] made extensive use of both [[Hunger of the Draughir]] and [[Fallow Fields and Dried Meat]] during the thirty year siege of Holberg, has taken over temporary custodianship of the orchard in order to prevent any more "''foolish street pretenders''" hurting themselves or their innocent customers. Sofia arranged for a small patrol to keep the public safe, and has come up with a plan to make the most of a bad situation. She is confident that with a little investment a small number of tenders could be hired to harvest small amounts of the blood from the trees in relative safely. The resultant ''vis'' could then be sold to sensible practitioners of [[Winter_magic\|Winter magic]] at a reasonable price.

	Sofia suggests that the Senate create an [[Imperial title]], ''Tender of the Blood Orchard'' perhaps, who would be responsible for overseeing the burgeoning market, in return for having access to preferential rates. This would require a [[senate motion]] and a one-time investment of 32 crowns and would not count against the Senate's limited number of [[commission\|commissions]]. The civil service have suggested that the most appropriate election path for the title would be through either the [[Bourse]] or the [[Senate]], as a national position of the League. Alternatively, it could theoretically be appointed with a [[declaration]] of [[candidacy]] in the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]], but that would mean that candidates of any nation would vie for the title which might not sit well with the magicians of Holberg.		Sofia suggests that the Senate create an [[Imperial title]], ''Tender of the Blood Orchard'' perhaps, who would be responsible for overseeing the burgeoning market, in return for having access to preferential rates. This would require a [[senate motion]] and a one-time investment of 32 crowns and would not count against the Senate's limited number of [[commission\|commissions]]. The civil service have suggested that the most appropriate election path for the title would be through either the [[Bourse]] or the [[Senate]], as a national position of the League. Alternatively, it could theoretically be appointed with a [[declaration]] of [[candidacy]] in the [[Conclave]], but that would mean that candidates of any nation would vie for the title which might not sit well with the magicians of Holberg.

	The disgruntled Oskar has publicly bemoaned his removal from the ruined Park, lamenting his lost opportunity for profit. Given the Conclave has recently [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Enmity_-_Skathe\|declared]] the eternal [[Skathe]] to be an [[Amity_and_enmity\|enemy of the Empire]], the ritual [[Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court]] (the main source of heart's blood for Imperial magicians) is once again prohibited. There will surely be plenty of magicians prepared to pay a pretty penny to secure a new supply.		The disgruntled Oskar has publicly bemoaned his removal from the ruined Park, lamenting his lost opportunity for profit. Given the Conclave has recently [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Enmity_-_Skathe\|declared]] the eternal [[Skathe]] to be an [[Amity_and_enmity\|enemy of the Empire]], the ritual [[Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court]] (the main source of heart's blood for Imperial magicians) is once again prohibited. There will surely be plenty of magicians prepared to pay a pretty penny to secure a new supply.

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:07, 15 January 2026
Line 59:		Line 59:
	The renowned ''Sofia Rebeshi van Holmauer'', whose [[troupe]] made extensive use of both [[Hunger of the Draughir]] and [[Fallow Fields and Dried Meat]] during the thirty year siege of Holberg, has taken over temporary custodianship of the orchard in order to prevent any more "''foolish street pretenders''" hurting themselves or their innocent customers. Sofia arranged for a small patrol to keep the public safe, and has come up with a plan to make the most of a bad situation. She is confident that with a little investment a small number of tenders could be hired to harvest small amounts of the blood from the trees in relative safely. The resultant ''vis'' could then be sold to sensible practitioners of [[Winter_magic\|Winter magic]] at a reasonable price.		The renowned ''Sofia Rebeshi van Holmauer'', whose [[troupe]] made extensive use of both [[Hunger of the Draughir]] and [[Fallow Fields and Dried Meat]] during the thirty year siege of Holberg, has taken over temporary custodianship of the orchard in order to prevent any more "''foolish street pretenders''" hurting themselves or their innocent customers. Sofia arranged for a small patrol to keep the public safe, and has come up with a plan to make the most of a bad situation. She is confident that with a little investment a small number of tenders could be hired to harvest small amounts of the blood from the trees in relative safely. The resultant ''vis'' could then be sold to sensible practitioners of [[Winter_magic\|Winter magic]] at a reasonable price.

	Sofia suggests that the Senate create an [[Imperial title]], ''Tender of the Blood Orchard'' perhaps, who would be responsible for overseeing the burgeoning market, in return for having access to preferential rates. This would require a [[senate motion]] and a one-time investment of 32 crowns and would not count against the Senate's limited number of [[commission\|commissions]]. The civil service have suggested that the most appropriate election path for the title would be through either the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]] or the [[Senate]], as a national position of the League. Alternatively, it could theoretically be appointed with a [[declaration]] of [[candidacy]] in the [[Imperial Conclave]], but that would mean that candidates of any nation would vie for the title which might not sit well with the magicians of Holberg.		Sofia suggests that the Senate create an [[Imperial title]], ''Tender of the Blood Orchard'' perhaps, who would be responsible for overseeing the burgeoning market, in return for having access to preferential rates. This would require a [[senate motion]] and a one-time investment of 32 crowns and would not count against the Senate's limited number of [[commission\|commissions]]. The civil service have suggested that the most appropriate election path for the title would be through either the [[Bourse]] or the [[Senate]], as a national position of the League. Alternatively, it could theoretically be appointed with a [[declaration]] of [[candidacy]] in the [[Imperial Conclave]], but that would mean that candidates of any nation would vie for the title which might not sit well with the magicians of Holberg.

	The disgruntled Oskar has publicly bemoaned his removal from the ruined Park, lamenting his lost opportunity for profit. Given the Conclave has recently [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Enmity_-_Skathe\|declared]] the eternal [[Skathe]] to be an [[Amity_and_enmity\|enemy of the Empire]], the ritual [[Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court]] (the main source of heart's blood for Imperial magicians) is once again prohibited. There will surely be plenty of magicians prepared to pay a pretty penny to secure a new supply.		The disgruntled Oskar has publicly bemoaned his removal from the ruined Park, lamenting his lost opportunity for profit. Given the Conclave has recently [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Enmity_-_Skathe\|declared]] the eternal [[Skathe]] to be an [[Amity_and_enmity\|enemy of the Empire]], the ritual [[Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court]] (the main source of heart's blood for Imperial magicians) is once again prohibited. There will surely be plenty of magicians prepared to pay a pretty penny to secure a new supply.

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:07, 15 January 2026
Line 59:		Line 59:
	The renowned ''Sofia Rebeshi van Holmauer'', whose [[troupe]] made extensive use of both [[Hunger of the Draughir]] and [[Fallow Fields and Dried Meat]] during the thirty year siege of Holberg, has taken over temporary custodianship of the orchard in order to prevent any more "''foolish street pretenders''" hurting themselves or their innocent customers. Sofia arranged for a small patrol to keep the public safe, and has come up with a plan to make the most of a bad situation. She is confident that with a little investment a small number of tenders could be hired to harvest small amounts of the blood from the trees in relative safely. The resultant ''vis'' could then be sold to sensible practitioners of [[Winter_magic\|Winter magic]] at a reasonable price.		The renowned ''Sofia Rebeshi van Holmauer'', whose [[troupe]] made extensive use of both [[Hunger of the Draughir]] and [[Fallow Fields and Dried Meat]] during the thirty year siege of Holberg, has taken over temporary custodianship of the orchard in order to prevent any more "''foolish street pretenders''" hurting themselves or their innocent customers. Sofia arranged for a small patrol to keep the public safe, and has come up with a plan to make the most of a bad situation. She is confident that with a little investment a small number of tenders could be hired to harvest small amounts of the blood from the trees in relative safely. The resultant ''vis'' could then be sold to sensible practitioners of [[Winter_magic\|Winter magic]] at a reasonable price.

	Sofia suggests that the Senate create an [[Imperial title]], ''Tender of the Blood Orchard'' perhaps, who would be responsible for overseeing the burgeoning market, in return for having access to preferential rates. This would require a [[senate motion]] and a one-time investment of 32 crowns and would not count against the Senate's limited number of [[commission\|commissions]]. The civil service have suggested that the most appropriate election path for the title would be through either the [[Imperial Bourse]] or the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]], as a national position of the League. Alternatively, it could theoretically be appointed with a [[declaration]] of [[candidacy]] in the [[Imperial Conclave]], but that would mean that candidates of any nation would vie for the title which might not sit well with the magicians of Holberg.		Sofia suggests that the Senate create an [[Imperial title]], ''Tender of the Blood Orchard'' perhaps, who would be responsible for overseeing the burgeoning market, in return for having access to preferential rates. This would require a [[senate motion]] and a one-time investment of 32 crowns and would not count against the Senate's limited number of [[commission\|commissions]]. The civil service have suggested that the most appropriate election path for the title would be through either the [[Imperial Bourse]] or the [[Senate]], as a national position of the League. Alternatively, it could theoretically be appointed with a [[declaration]] of [[candidacy]] in the [[Imperial Conclave]], but that would mean that candidates of any nation would vie for the title which might not sit well with the magicians of Holberg.

	The disgruntled Oskar has publicly bemoaned his removal from the ruined Park, lamenting his lost opportunity for profit. Given the Conclave has recently [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Enmity_-_Skathe\|declared]] the eternal [[Skathe]] to be an [[Amity_and_enmity\|enemy of the Empire]], the ritual [[Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court]] (the main source of heart's blood for Imperial magicians) is once again prohibited. There will surely be plenty of magicians prepared to pay a pretty penny to secure a new supply.		The disgruntled Oskar has publicly bemoaned his removal from the ruined Park, lamenting his lost opportunity for profit. Given the Conclave has recently [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Enmity_-_Skathe\|declared]] the eternal [[Skathe]] to be an [[Amity_and_enmity\|enemy of the Empire]], the ritual [[Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court]] (the main source of heart's blood for Imperial magicians) is once again prohibited. There will surely be plenty of magicians prepared to pay a pretty penny to secure a new supply.

← Older revision		Revision as of 06:35, 23 June 2020
Line 115:		Line 115:
	As part of the mandate, the Marcher Assembly could choose to refer to the all encompassing Virtue of General Flowers - or they could choose to cite a specific virtue. While that would not affect the pilgrims, it would influence any future attempt to declare the General to be a [[Paragons_and_exemplars\|paragon or exemplar]].		As part of the mandate, the Marcher Assembly could choose to refer to the all encompassing Virtue of General Flowers - or they could choose to cite a specific virtue. While that would not affect the pilgrims, it would influence any future attempt to declare the General to be a [[Paragons_and_exemplars\|paragon or exemplar]].

	Alternatively, the [[general assembly]] might highlight General Flowers' achievements and take the opportunity to urge citizens to [[Crowned_in_rose_and_heather#The_Journey_of_the_Body\|undertake the Journey of the Body]] to Holberg. Of course that would compete with any other mandate that gave direction for a physical pilgrimage in the name of the missing Empress.		Alternatively, the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|general assembly]] might highlight General Flowers' achievements and take the opportunity to urge citizens to [[Crowned_in_rose_and_heather#The_Journey_of_the_Body\|undertake the Journey of the Body]] to Holberg. Of course that would compete with any other mandate that gave direction for a physical pilgrimage in the name of the missing Empress.

	{{Mandate\|mandate=The Imperatrix called on all her subjects to consider undertaking a pilgrimage - either physical, mental, or spiritual. We send {named priest} with 50 liao to urge every citizen who contemplate a pilgrimage to the Memorial Garden of General Flowers, one of her most Loyal generals who gave her life fighting for the Empire.\|assembly=Assembly of Nine or General Assembly}}		{{Mandate\|mandate=The Imperatrix called on all her subjects to consider undertaking a pilgrimage - either physical, mental, or spiritual. We send {named priest} with 50 liao to urge every citizen who contemplate a pilgrimage to the Memorial Garden of General Flowers, one of her most Loyal generals who gave her life fighting for the Empire.\|assembly=Assembly of Nine or General Assembly}}

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:10, 23 March 2020
Line 94:		Line 94:
	The attack on Holmauer devastated the park, including the Holberg University Duelling Society Field of Honour. The trees that once dotted the area have sloughed away into nothingness, leaving an open area of bare soil littered with rotting stumps - a stark contrast to the pleasant meadow and shady trees that once lay here. Still... there is opportunity in disaster. A visiting [[the Marches\|Marcher]] [[Landskeeper\|landskeeper]] - here to check on the continued good health of the Marcher graveyard in the upper city - has expressed the belief that the Duelling Fields represent an opportunity to exploit the Winter magic that has settled over the area.		The attack on Holmauer devastated the park, including the Holberg University Duelling Society Field of Honour. The trees that once dotted the area have sloughed away into nothingness, leaving an open area of bare soil littered with rotting stumps - a stark contrast to the pleasant meadow and shady trees that once lay here. Still... there is opportunity in disaster. A visiting [[the Marches\|Marcher]] [[Landskeeper\|landskeeper]] - here to check on the continued good health of the Marcher graveyard in the upper city - has expressed the belief that the Duelling Fields represent an opportunity to exploit the Winter magic that has settled over the area.

	''Abigail Ashill'' of Ashill, [[Upwold#Ashbrook\|Ashbrook]] suggests a ring of protective [[The_Marches_hearth_magic#Standing_stones_and_chalk_figures\|~~dolmens~~]], drawing inspiration in the [[This_land_is_your_land#Grateful_Dick\|plans]] the late Richard of Holberg drew up to protect the [[Mournwold\|Mourn]]. Abigail believes that the ~~dolmens~~ would work by forming a circle of protection around the Duelling Field, containing the winter magic within and partially redirecting the magic of the curse to a more constructive end.		''Abigail Ashill'' of Ashill, [[Upwold#Ashbrook\|Ashbrook]] suggests a ring of protective [[The_Marches_hearth_magic#Standing_stones_and_chalk_figures\|menhirs]], drawing inspiration in the [[This_land_is_your_land#Grateful_Dick\|plans]] the late Richard of Holberg drew up to protect the [[Mournwold\|Mourn]]. Abigail believes that the menhirs would work by forming a circle of protection around the Duelling Field, containing the winter magic within and partially redirecting the magic of the curse to a more constructive end.

	Abigail's spouse, ''Theodora Ashill von Holberg'', suggests that with the soil positively thrumming with winter magic, and knowing that the curse of the wasteland can be used to [[Ruthless Vigilance, Healthy Crop\|bolster]] the growth of [[herb\|herbs]], that the Imperial Senate could make full use of the land by commissioning the creation of a garden for herbs alongside the ~~dolmens~~. The construction would not be cheap - unlike several of the other opportunities presented by the curse, actual construction would be needed. It would require a [[Senate motion]] (or the use of an [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]]), require 15 wains of white granite, 15 wains of weirwood, and 60 crowns in labour costs, and it ''would'' count against the Senate's limited number of [[commission\|commissions]]. The project would take three months to complete, but at the end of that time there would be a healthy herb garden in the ruined park that could provide valuable healing herbs. "''Good crops grow in shit,''" as Abigail says with traditional Marcher bluntness.		Abigail's spouse, ''Theodora Ashill von Holberg'', suggests that with the soil positively thrumming with winter magic, and knowing that the curse of the wasteland can be used to [[Ruthless Vigilance, Healthy Crop\|bolster]] the growth of [[herb\|herbs]], that the Imperial Senate could make full use of the land by commissioning the creation of a garden for herbs alongside the menhirs. The construction would not be cheap - unlike several of the other opportunities presented by the curse, actual construction would be needed. It would require a [[Senate motion]] (or the use of an [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]]), require 15 wains of white granite, 15 wains of weirwood, and 60 crowns in labour costs, and it ''would'' count against the Senate's limited number of [[commission\|commissions]]. The project would take three months to complete, but at the end of that time there would be a healthy herb garden in the ruined park that could provide valuable healing herbs. "''Good crops grow in shit,''" as Abigail says with traditional Marcher bluntness.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=General Flowers.jpg\|caption=Alusair Farstrider, General of Flowers.\|align=right\|width=300}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=General Flowers.jpg\|caption=Alusair Farstrider, General of Flowers.\|align=right\|width=300}}
	The ~~dolmens~~ and garden between them would create an Imperial title - perhaps ''Marshal of the Duelling Fields'' - who would oversee the resulting [[sinecure]]. The title could be appointed by the [[senator\|senators]] of [[the League]], or perhaps assigned by the [[Business\|buisiness owners]] of the League via the Imperial Bourse. Between them, Theodora and Abigail are of the opinion that the Winter-marked soil would prove particularly effective at growing [[Bladeroot]], [[Marrowort]], and [[True Vervain]] and predict that a total of 45 drams of herbs could be expected every season.		The stones and the garden between them would create an Imperial title - perhaps ''Marshal of the Duelling Fields'' - who would oversee the resulting [[sinecure]]. The title could be appointed by the [[senator\|senators]] of [[the League]], or perhaps assigned by the [[Business\|buisiness owners]] of the League via the Imperial Bourse. Between them, Theodora and Abigail are of the opinion that the Winter-marked soil would prove particularly effective at growing [[Bladeroot]], [[Marrowort]], and [[True Vervain]] and predict that a total of 45 drams of herbs could be expected every season.

	==Trees and Flowers==		==Trees and Flowers==