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Twiggy at 19:21, 16 January 2026

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

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Text replacement - "[[Imperial Synod" to "[[Synod"

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	What he's ''really'' after however is [[Liao#True Liao\|true liao]]. If anyone provides him with a dose he is prepared to offer them the choice of either 75 thrones, or he will send his best trackers to locate any one of the missing [[Pilgrim's Shield\|Pilgrim's Shields]] about whose location the Empire is uncertain. If possible, he will put the person contributing the liao in touch with the current owner, assuming there is one. It is of course [[List_of_Criminal_Offences#Crimes_of_Property\|illegal to trade true liao to anyone who is not an Imperial citizen]], but Callidus is profoundly unconcerned about this, operating as he does from ''outside'' the Empire.		What he's ''really'' after however is [[Liao#True Liao\|true liao]]. If anyone provides him with a dose he is prepared to offer them the choice of either 75 thrones, or he will send his best trackers to locate any one of the missing [[Pilgrim's Shield\|Pilgrim's Shields]] about whose location the Empire is uncertain. If possible, he will put the person contributing the liao in touch with the current owner, assuming there is one. It is of course [[List_of_Criminal_Offences#Crimes_of_Property\|illegal to trade true liao to anyone who is not an Imperial citizen]], but Callidus is profoundly unconcerned about this, operating as he does from ''outside'' the Empire.

	His secretary [[Callidus#Zand\|Zand]] has pointed out that there is a loophole in the trade of true liao anyway: the [[Gatekeeper\|Gatekeepers]] of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] may do as they wish. If they are prepared to allocate doses of true liao to him at the Summer Solstice, he will find a way to recompense them. He could provide 75 thrones for them to do with as they wish assuming they were comfortable with breaking the law. Alternatively, if they wanted to stay within the law, they could request that he tracks down the location of any lost artefact of religious significance that still exists in the mortal world and he will send his best trackers to find it; or they may ask that he contributes 25 thrones to the [[Rewarding\|Virtue Fund]] every season for the next year for each dose of true liao provided (a total of 100 thrones over the course of four seasons for each dose).		His secretary [[Callidus#Zand\|Zand]] has pointed out that there is a loophole in the trade of true liao anyway: the [[Gatekeeper\|Gatekeepers]] of the [[Synod]] may do as they wish. If they are prepared to allocate doses of true liao to him at the Summer Solstice, he will find a way to recompense them. He could provide 75 thrones for them to do with as they wish assuming they were comfortable with breaking the law. Alternatively, if they wanted to stay within the law, they could request that he tracks down the location of any lost artefact of religious significance that still exists in the mortal world and he will send his best trackers to find it; or they may ask that he contributes 25 thrones to the [[Rewarding\|Virtue Fund]] every season for the next year for each dose of true liao provided (a total of 100 thrones over the course of four seasons for each dose).

	Depending on the Gatekeeper's needs he can either send a herald at the Autumn Equinox to discuss the boons they have purchased, or any one of them can contribute the liao directly by placing it in a bag with a note detailing which of the three boons they want, and performing [[operate portal]] while at the [[Regio#Imperial regio\|Imperial regio]] (he is confident at least one of the Gatekeepers is a magician). The appropriate reward will be delivered in time for the start of the Autumn Equinox.		Depending on the Gatekeeper's needs he can either send a herald at the Autumn Equinox to discuss the boons they have purchased, or any one of them can contribute the liao directly by placing it in a bag with a note detailing which of the three boons they want, and performing [[operate portal]] while at the [[Regio#Imperial regio\|Imperial regio]] (he is confident at least one of the Gatekeepers is a magician). The appropriate reward will be delivered in time for the start of the Autumn Equinox.
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	Once the Loom is linked to a regio in the Empire, they will be able to provide a full year of access... but they will also have to pay "rent". As such they will auction access each season, with the opportunity to codify an arcane projection going to the highest bidder. Assuming Imperial magicians are able to provide the resources needed to secure access, Sanvar Isk will return on Sunday afternoon at 2pm to auction the first season of access to the highest bidder. Whoever gets the thing will be able to provide an arcane projection, and will receive a ritual text in return at the start of the next Anvil summit.		Once the Loom is linked to a regio in the Empire, they will be able to provide a full year of access... but they will also have to pay "rent". As such they will auction access each season, with the opportunity to codify an arcane projection going to the highest bidder. Assuming Imperial magicians are able to provide the resources needed to secure access, Sanvar Isk will return on Sunday afternoon at 2pm to auction the first season of access to the highest bidder. Whoever gets the thing will be able to provide an arcane projection, and will receive a ritual text in return at the start of the next Anvil summit.

	The civil service who have spoken with Sanvar Isk say the deal appears to be legitimate, although one of them privately describes the herald as "''a greasy little shite''" when questioned about it after the fact. Control of the Loom of Spells would not be an [[Imperial title]], and could be held by anyone chosen by Sanvar Isk. The [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] would not be able to [[revocation\|revoke]] the holder, nor would a [[Writ of Excommunication]] remove their ability to use it. It's even unlikely that declaring [[Alignment#Enmity\|enmity]] against [[Callidus]] or [[Prospero]] would impede the Loom's ability to codify although in that situation Isk may need to make other arrangements to receive the arcane projection and deliver the ritual text.		The civil service who have spoken with Sanvar Isk say the deal appears to be legitimate, although one of them privately describes the herald as "''a greasy little shite''" when questioned about it after the fact. Control of the Loom of Spells would not be an [[Imperial title]], and could be held by anyone chosen by Sanvar Isk. The [[Synod]] would not be able to [[revocation\|revoke]] the holder, nor would a [[Writ of Excommunication]] remove their ability to use it. It's even unlikely that declaring [[Alignment#Enmity\|enmity]] against [[Callidus]] or [[Prospero]] would impede the Loom's ability to codify although in that situation Isk may need to make other arrangements to receive the arcane projection and deliver the ritual text.

	The opportunity is only available during the Summer Solstice; after that the regio Sanvar Isk has secured will lose power again and the chance to access the Loom of Spells will be lost.		The opportunity is only available during the Summer Solstice; after that the regio Sanvar Isk has secured will lose power again and the chance to access the Loom of Spells will be lost.

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All That's Fit To Read

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	There's no proof of course. Flint hasn't exactly denied it, but neither has he or anyone from the City of Locks confirmed it. One reason for this might well be that by all accounts the [[Lictors]] have become involved. They have let it be known that they will reward anyone who can provide evidence relating to the destruction of Mazen, depending on how significant that evidence turns out to be. This is unprecedented, apparently, but the assumption is that there is some kind of breach of contract involved in the eternal's death. Those who ''have'' evidence are encouraged to place it in an [[Ephisis' Scale]] along with a parchment marked with the rune [[Queros]]. The Lictors will claim that evidence, and if it proves to be relevant to Mazen's destruction they will contact the magicians involved to arrange a reward.		There's no proof of course. Flint hasn't exactly denied it, but neither has he or anyone from the City of Locks confirmed it. One reason for this might well be that by all accounts the [[Lictors]] have become involved. They have let it be known that they will reward anyone who can provide evidence relating to the destruction of Mazen, depending on how significant that evidence turns out to be. This is unprecedented, apparently, but the assumption is that there is some kind of breach of contract involved in the eternal's death. Those who ''have'' evidence are encouraged to place it in an [[Ephisis' Scale]] along with a parchment marked with the rune [[Queros]]. The Lictors will claim that evidence, and if it proves to be relevant to Mazen's destruction they will contact the magicians involved to arrange a reward.

	Needless to say, many Imperial magicians are unconvinced. It's not even very clear what the death of Mazen really means or entails. Mazen is a spirit of manipulation, deception, misdirection, and lies. Is the Sovereign Lord of Locks now possessed of those matters that once concerned Gull-Catcher? The Price of Folly was noted for their interest in misdirection; conspiracy, and ~~the~~ the use of lies, deception and misdirection to advance your goals, which are hardly divorced from the concerns of the Patron of Spies and Traitors.		Needless to say, many Imperial magicians are unconvinced. It's not even very clear what the death of Mazen really means or entails. Mazen is a spirit of manipulation, deception, misdirection, and lies. Is the Sovereign Lord of Locks now possessed of those matters that once concerned Gull-Catcher? The Price of Folly was noted for their interest in misdirection; conspiracy, and the use of lies, deception and misdirection to advance your goals, which are hardly divorced from the concerns of the Patron of Spies and Traitors.

	Mazen was commonly believed to be a resident ''somewhere'' in the City of Locks. There are a few Imperial magicians who argue that the Autumn eternals are not in fact lords of their domain, rather the ciy is the eternal and the beings the Empire interacts with are simply residents there. Does that imply that Mazen was actually just a herald of the City of Locks all along? Whatever it means, nobody imagines that lies, deception and conspiracy will suddenly cease to be part of the fabric of the Autumn realm. After-all it wasn't that long ago that Basileus Flint replaced Basileus Kade through murder and treachery.		Mazen was commonly believed to be a resident ''somewhere'' in the City of Locks. There are a few Imperial magicians who argue that the Autumn eternals are not in fact lords of their domain, rather the ciy is the eternal and the beings the Empire interacts with are simply residents there. Does that imply that Mazen was actually just a herald of the City of Locks all along? Whatever it means, nobody imagines that lies, deception and conspiracy will suddenly cease to be part of the fabric of the Autumn realm. After-all it wasn't that long ago that Basileus Flint replaced Basileus Kade through murder and treachery.

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	<tr><td>7 crowns</td><td>1 [[Bondring]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>7 crowns</td><td>1 [[Bondring]]</td></tr>
	<tr><td>11 crowns</td><td>1 [[Greensteel Bracelets]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>11 crowns</td><td>1 [[Greensteel Bracelets]]</td></tr>
	<tr><td>11 crowns</td><td>1 [[~~Alderman~~'s Edge]]</td></tr></table></div>		<tr><td>11 crowns</td><td>1 [[Alder's Edge]]</td></tr></table></div>

	In their plenipotentiary, the Autumn Archmage asked Estavus to support the rebuilding of Zenith and put up the prospect of the Empire constructing a fane for the eternal. In response the Forgemistress suggested that she sees little need to commission a fane, but she was open to discussing the option if the Empire provided appropriate incentive.		In their plenipotentiary, the Autumn Archmage asked Estavus to support the rebuilding of Zenith and put up the prospect of the Empire constructing a fane for the eternal. In response the Forgemistress suggested that she sees little need to commission a fane, but she was open to discussing the option if the Empire provided appropriate incentive.

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	<tr><td>[[Butcher's Bill]]</td><td>15</td><td>10 Orichalcum</td></tr>		<tr><td>[[Butcher's Bill]]</td><td>15</td><td>10 Orichalcum</td></tr>
	<tr><td>[[Circlet of Command]]</td><td>13</td><td>39 Weltsilver</td></tr>		<tr><td>[[Circlet of Command]]</td><td>13</td><td>39 Weltsilver</td></tr>
	<tr><td>[[~~Mithril Shirt~~]]</td><td>11</td><td>7 Weltsilver</td></tr>		<tr><td>[[Bloodamber Hauberk]]</td><td>11</td><td>7 Weltsilver</td></tr>
	<tr><td>[[Neophyte's Aid]]</td><td>15</td><td>12 Tempest Jade</td></tr>		<tr><td>[[Neophyte's Aid]]</td><td>15</td><td>12 Tempest Jade</td></tr>
	<tr><td>[[Opaline Coat]]</td><td>16</td><td>14 Iridescent Gloaming</td></tr>		<tr><td>[[Opaline Coat]]</td><td>16</td><td>14 Iridescent Gloaming</td></tr>

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	<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightYellow;">'''Armour'''</td><td style="background-color: LightYellow;"></td></tr>		<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightYellow;">'''Armour'''</td><td style="background-color: LightYellow;"></td></tr>
	<tr><td>10 crowns</td><td>1 [[Jack of Irons]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>10 crowns</td><td>1 [[Jack of Irons]]</td></tr>
	<tr><td>11 crowns</td><td>1 [[~~Mediator~~'s ~~Mail~~]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>11 crowns</td><td>1 [[Scrivener's Guard]]</td></tr>
	<tr><td>11 crowns</td><td>1 [[Goldentide Mail]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>11 crowns</td><td>1 [[Goldentide Mail]]</td></tr>
	<tr><td>32 crowns</td><td>1 [[Runeplate]]</td></tr></table></div>		<tr><td>32 crowns</td><td>1 [[Runeplate]]</td></tr></table></div>

Responsible1 at 09:40, 22 July 2023

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:385YE Summer]][[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:385YE Summer]][[Category:Recent History]]
	<ic>Fiona peered at the herald, Sanvar Isk, with a look of obvious disapproval. "So to recap the details, you are a ~~repsentative~~ of Callidus -" she began before she was interrupted.		<ic>Fiona peered at the herald, Sanvar Isk, with a look of obvious disapproval. "So to recap the details, you are a representative of Callidus -" she began before she was interrupted.

	"Ah no. Now I didn't say that exactly. I said I was an ''associate'' of the Prince of the Argent Tontine. I can't claim to speak for the Sovereign-Lord of the City of Chains personally".		"Ah no. Now I didn't say that exactly. I said I was an ''associate'' of the Prince of the Argent Tontine. I can't claim to speak for the Sovereign-Lord of the City of Chains personally".

Vsabo: /* City of Gold and Lead */

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City of Gold and Lead

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	==City of Gold and Lead==		==City of Gold and Lead==
	The eternal [[Ephisis]] is the ''Sovereign Lord of the City of Gold and Lead'' and she is fascinated by [[Autumn magic#Trade\|trade]] in all its forms. The ''Bounty of the Brilliant Broker'' appears to have greatly appealed to her servants, many of whom belong to competing guilds that vie to control mercantile affairs across their magical realm ~~and~~ and seek trade contacts throughout the Known World. The ambitious schemes of the ''Bailiffs of the Guttered Flame'' to trade ''scrip'' to Imperial [[business]] owners are [[Farewell wanderlust#Wages of Wickedness\|discussed elsewhere]] but they are far from the only faction of the City of Gold and Lead active in the Empire since the Spring Equinox - and the eternal herself appears to be taking advantage of the situation to make some tweaks to the ritual with which she is closely associated.		The eternal [[Ephisis]] is the ''Sovereign Lord of the City of Gold and Lead'' and she is fascinated by [[Autumn magic#Trade\|trade]] in all its forms. The ''Bounty of the Brilliant Broker'' appears to have greatly appealed to her servants, many of whom belong to competing guilds that vie to control mercantile affairs across their magical realm and seek trade contacts throughout the Known World. The ambitious schemes of the ''Bailiffs of the Guttered Flame'' to trade ''scrip'' to Imperial [[business]] owners are [[Farewell wanderlust#Wages of Wickedness\|discussed elsewhere]] but they are far from the only faction of the City of Gold and Lead active in the Empire since the Spring Equinox - and the eternal herself appears to be taking advantage of the situation to make some tweaks to the ritual with which she is closely associated.

	===Weighers of Worth===		===Weighers of Worth===

Vsabo at 12:54, 21 July 2023

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	The look of skepticism on Fiona's face made clear how unconvincing she found Sanvar's response, so the herald tried again.		The look of skepticism on Fiona's face made clear how unconvincing she found Sanvar's response, so the herald tried again.

	"The Lord of the Loom is, as his title suggests... the Lord of the Loom. So in a very real sense, anything the Loom does, must, by definition, have the approval of the Lord of the Loom. Otherwise it simply couldn't work could it? Now I can neither confirm nor deny that I ~~haven~~ spoken with the Golden Prince about this personally - but the fact that the offer to use the Loom is there... well that couldn't really happen if the Lord of the Loom wasn't permitting that to happen. Ergo... that proves it's all completely legitimate."		"The Lord of the Loom is, as his title suggests... the Lord of the Loom. So in a very real sense, anything the Loom does, must, by definition, have the approval of the Lord of the Loom. Otherwise it simply couldn't work could it? Now I can neither confirm nor deny that I have spoken with the Golden Prince about this personally - but the fact that the offer to use the Loom is there... well that couldn't really happen if the Lord of the Loom wasn't permitting that to happen. Ergo... that proves it's all completely legitimate."

	"Right. Completely legitimate. I'll write that down" Aitana promised. She looked down at the pad where she'd put some very unkind words describing her guest. She went to cross them out and then thought better of it. She wrote "completely legitimate" next to his name and then put some quotes round the words to emphasize the point.		"Right. Completely legitimate. I'll write that down," Aitana promised. She looked down at the pad where she'd put some very unkind words describing her guest. She went to cross them out and then thought better of it. She wrote "completely legitimate" next to his name and then put some quotes round the words to emphasize the point.
	</ic>		</ic>
	<div style="float:left; width: 600px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=The Bee Of Prosperity Blesses You.jpg\|align=left\|caption=The eternals of Autumn are transactional to a fault, although each one values a slightly different form of currency; money, raw materials, influence, ambition, desire, probity, and trickery. It's a wonder any of them are able to be in the same room together for more than a few minutes without a fight breaking out.\|width=600}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 600px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=The Bee Of Prosperity Blesses You.jpg\|align=left\|caption=The eternals of Autumn are transactional to a fault, although each one values a slightly different form of currency; money, raw materials, influence, ambition, desire, probity, and trickery. It's a wonder any of them are able to be in the same room together for more than a few minutes without a fight breaking out.\|width=600}}</div>

Vsabo at 12:52, 21 July 2023

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	"Ah no. Now I didn't say that exactly. I said I was an ''associate'' of the Prince of the Argent Tontine. I can't claim to speak for the Sovereign-Lord of the City of Chains personally".		"Ah no. Now I didn't say that exactly. I said I was an ''associate'' of the Prince of the Argent Tontine. I can't claim to speak for the Sovereign-Lord of the City of Chains personally".

	"Right. Yes. An "associate". So you are an "associate" of Callidus, but you're here to make an offer on behalf of Prospero?" She wished Khaytanus or Aitana were here - the difficult ones always turned up when the bosses were out.		"Right. Yes. An "associate." So you are an "associate" of Callidus, but you're here to make an offer on behalf of Prospero?" She wished Khaytanus or Aitana were here - the difficult ones always turned up when the bosses were out.

	"Ah no. Again, that's not ''quite'' right." ~~the~~ herald seemed almost apologetic. Almost. "My offer is access to the Weaver's Loom of Spells. I'm not actually representing the Lord of the Loom. Think of me as a sort of a middle herald."		"Ah no. Again, that's not ''quite'' right." The herald seemed almost apologetic. Almost. "My offer is access to the Weaver's Loom of Spells. I'm not actually representing the Lord of the Loom. Think of me as a sort of a middle herald."

	"Right. A middle herald." She made sure to write that bit down and underline it. "So you're offering ''access'' to the Loom of Spells is that right?"		"Right. A middle herald." She made sure to write that bit down and underline it. "So you're offering ''access'' to the Loom of Spells is that right?"

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	The herald's face broke into a broad and deeply unconvincing grin. "Well now that ''is'' a difficult question to answer... I'd really have to know what in the realm you meant by the idea of approve? The Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges is a deeply ineffable being - who can really know what they do or do not sanction? Who is in favour and who is out?"		The herald's face broke into a broad and deeply unconvincing grin. "Well now that ''is'' a difficult question to answer... I'd really have to know what in the realm you meant by the idea of approve? The Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges is a deeply ineffable being - who can really know what they do or do not sanction? Who is in favour and who is out?"

	The look of ~~skepticism~~ on Fiona's face made clear how unconvincing she found Sanvar's response, so the herald tried again.		The look of scepticism on Fiona's face made clear how unconvincing she found Sanvar's response, so the herald tried again.

	"The Lord of the Loom is, as his title suggests... the Lord of the Loom. So in a very real sense, anything the Loom does, must, by definition, have the approval of the Lord of the Loom. Otherwise it simply couldn't work could it? Now I can neither confirm nor deny that I have spoken with the Golden Prince about this personally - but the fact that the offer to use the Loom is there... well that couldn't really happen if the Lord of the Loom wasn't permitting that to happen. Ergo... that proves it's all completely legitimate."		"The Lord of the Loom is, as his title suggests... the Lord of the Loom. So in a very real sense, anything the Loom does, must, by definition, have the approval of the Lord of the Loom. Otherwise it simply couldn't work could it? Now I can neither confirm nor deny that I have spoken with the Golden Prince about this personally - but the fact that the offer to use the Loom is there... well that couldn't really happen if the Lord of the Loom wasn't permitting that to happen. Ergo... that proves it's all completely legitimate."
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	* '''The herald of Callidus can provide access to the ''Loom of Spells'' - a powerful location belonging to the eternal Prospero'''		* '''The herald of Callidus can provide access to the ''Loom of Spells'' - a powerful location belonging to the eternal Prospero'''
	* '''Sanvar Isk will visit the Hall of Worlds at 16:45 on the Saturday of the Summer Solstice, and potentially again at 14:00 on Sunday'''		* '''Sanvar Isk will visit the Hall of Worlds at 16:45 on the Saturday of the Summer Solstice, and potentially again at 14:00 on Sunday'''
	''Sanvar Isk'' does not appear to represent any of the great guilds or carta of the Autumn ~~Realm~~. In the ''patois'' of some parts of [[Tassato]], they would be considered "a bit of a chancer". Yet somehow they claim to have laid hands on a contract allowing them to provide limited access to the ''Loom of Spells'' in the [[Prospero\|City of Bridges]]. The ''Loom'' apparently "''stabilises magic''" - it allows the codification of [[arcane projection\|arcane projections]] into [[Formulaic_ritual#Ritual_Texts\|ritual texts]] in the same manner as a [[college of magic]]. For reasons the herald does not elaborate on, it will only be possible to use the ''Loom'' to codify rituals with a magnitude of 10 or less - which some arcane scholars find a little surprising given it's apparently the size of a city block and imbued with a fragment of the essence of Prospero himself. Sanvar Isk is certain it will be able to codify such a ritual in a single season (as mortals reckon time), but it won't be possible to speed that up with expenditure of money or resources. The ''Loom'' exists in the Autumn realm so cannot be [[enchantment\|enchanted]] to speed the process of codification either.		''Sanvar Isk'' does not appear to represent any of the great guilds or carta of the Autumn realm. In the ''patois'' of some parts of [[Tassato]], they would be considered "a bit of a chancer". Yet somehow they claim to have laid hands on a contract allowing them to provide limited access to the ''Loom of Spells'' in the [[Prospero\|City of Bridges]]. The ''Loom'' apparently "''stabilises magic''" - it allows the codification of [[arcane projection\|arcane projections]] into [[Formulaic_ritual#Ritual_Texts\|ritual texts]] in the same manner as a [[college of magic]]. For reasons the herald does not elaborate on, it will only be possible to use the ''Loom'' to codify rituals with a magnitude of 10 or less - which some arcane scholars find a little surprising given it's apparently the size of a city block and imbued with a fragment of the essence of Prospero himself. Sanvar Isk is certain it will be able to codify such a ritual in a single season (as mortals reckon time), but it won't be possible to speed that up with expenditure of money or resources. The ''Loom'' exists in the Autumn realm so cannot be [[enchantment\|enchanted]] to speed the process of codification either.

	The Loom of Spells is part of the Autumn realm, but apparently Sanvar Isk will be able to attach it to a suitable Autumn [[regio]] in the Empire, taking advantage of the lingering traces of the Imperial enchantment. Doing so will require extensive preparations. The herald has located a location in [[Tassato#Tassato Mestra\|Tassato Mestra]] that will serve as an anchor, allowing access to the Loom, but actually connecting the regio there to the Loom of Spells will require one hundred [[Materials#Metals\|ingots]] or [[Materials#Measures\|measures]]. it doesn't matter what ''kind'' of ingots or measures are provided - but the quantity is non-negotiable. The herald themselves intends to visit the [[Hall of Worlds]] straight after the [[Arcane Colloquium]] on Saturday afternoon (at around 16:45), and will meet with wizards interested in access to the ''Loom''. There are apparently a few other details that will need to be discussed, that Sanvar Isk has not discussed in public, but the herald is confident they are only minor matters and will be quickly dealt with.		The Loom of Spells is part of the Autumn realm, but apparently Sanvar Isk will be able to attach it to a suitable Autumn [[regio]] in the Empire, taking advantage of the lingering traces of the Imperial enchantment. Doing so will require extensive preparations. The herald has located a location in [[Tassato#Tassato Mestra\|Tassato Mestra]] that will serve as an anchor, allowing access to the Loom, but actually connecting the regio there to the Loom of Spells will require one hundred [[Materials#Metals\|ingots]] or [[Materials#Measures\|measures]]. it doesn't matter what ''kind'' of ingots or measures are provided - but the quantity is non-negotiable. The herald themselves intends to visit the [[Hall of Worlds]] straight after the [[Arcane Colloquium]] on Saturday afternoon (at around 16:45), and will meet with wizards interested in access to the ''Loom''. There are apparently a few other details that will need to be discussed, that Sanvar Isk has not discussed in public, but the herald is confident they are only minor matters and will be quickly dealt with.
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	===All That's Fit To Read===		===All That's Fit To Read===
	* '''Heralds of the Autumn ~~Realm~~ are full of news about events in the City of Locks'''		* '''Heralds of the Autumn realm are full of news about events in the City of Locks'''
	* '''Boons created by or relating to Mazen have ceased working'''		* '''Boons created by or relating to Mazen have ceased working'''
	* '''Agents of the Lictors are seeking evidence of Flint's hand in the attack'''		* '''Agents of the Lictors are seeking evidence of Flint's hand in the attack'''
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	On the subject of the Lictors... apart from their statement of interest in the destruction of Mazen, they have not been active anywhere in the Empire. The [[Lictors]] are rarely seen except when pursuing prisoners or oathbreakers anyway, but it is seen as a little odd that none of their emissaries have interacted with the Empire during the ''Bounty of the Brilliant Broker''. When queried about it, heralds who report to the other eternals are a little evasive and try to change the subject. When pressed, however, they admit that nobody seems to know what is going on at the immense green iron citadel where the Lictors hold their prisoners. In fact, it's been some time since anyone or anything was seen going in or out and communications from the prison have been sporadic at best.		On the subject of the Lictors... apart from their statement of interest in the destruction of Mazen, they have not been active anywhere in the Empire. The [[Lictors]] are rarely seen except when pursuing prisoners or oathbreakers anyway, but it is seen as a little odd that none of their emissaries have interacted with the Empire during the ''Bounty of the Brilliant Broker''. When queried about it, heralds who report to the other eternals are a little evasive and try to change the subject. When pressed, however, they admit that nobody seems to know what is going on at the immense green iron citadel where the Lictors hold their prisoners. In fact, it's been some time since anyone or anything was seen going in or out and communications from the prison have been sporadic at best.

	Apparently none of the Autumn eternals have invoked the Lictors to oversee an agreement or deal in a year or more. Those who give the matter any thought are on edge; the Lictors' ability to enforce agreements is one of the things that underpins the ability of disparate entities such as Basileus Flint and Prospero to be confident that their agreements, oaths, and promises will be upheld. Without them, diplomatic relations within the Autumn ~~Realm~~ might get a little bit tense, and there are questions about what this means for the various mundane arrangements endorsed by the Lictors. And, for that matter, what is going on with their many, many prisoners, some of whom are pretty awful entities by all accounts.		Apparently none of the Autumn eternals have invoked the Lictors to oversee an agreement or deal in a year or more. Those who give the matter any thought are on edge; the Lictors' ability to enforce agreements is one of the things that underpins the ability of disparate entities such as Basileus Flint and Prospero to be confident that their agreements, oaths, and promises will be upheld. Without them, diplomatic relations within the Autumn realm might get a little bit tense, and there are questions about what this means for the various mundane arrangements endorsed by the Lictors. And, for that matter, what is going on with their many, many prisoners, some of whom are pretty awful entities by all accounts.

	==Vermin of the Cities==		==Vermin of the Cities==