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

2026-01-16T09:43:02Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial navy" to "[[navy"

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	There are a number of skilled physicks, chirurgeons, and healers who are not combatants. Since the celebrations, many of these skilled practitioners of life-giving medicine have been filled with a fervour to help the Imperial armies. Furthermore, young magicians are choosing to focus their studies on the magics that preserve life - [[heal]], [[restore limb]], and [[purify]]. These doctors and magicians turn their attention to supporting the Empress' vision of Imperial destiny - expanding the Empire while doing everything in their power to reduce the cost in Imperial lives that must be spent to achieve it.		There are a number of skilled physicks, chirurgeons, and healers who are not combatants. Since the celebrations, many of these skilled practitioners of life-giving medicine have been filled with a fervour to help the Imperial armies. Furthermore, young magicians are choosing to focus their studies on the magics that preserve life - [[heal]], [[restore limb]], and [[purify]]. These doctors and magicians turn their attention to supporting the Empress' vision of Imperial destiny - expanding the Empire while doing everything in their power to reduce the cost in Imperial lives that must be spent to achieve it.

	Going forward, a new basic [[army orders\|army order]] will be permanently available to all Imperial armies (but not [[~~Imperial~~ navy\|navies]]). This is an [[Army orders#Attacking\|attacking]] order, and will always cause a military campaign to be initiated in the territory if there is an opposing force present. If an attacking force is victorious - they will capture land - the greater the victory the more land they will take in a season.		Going forward, a new basic [[army orders\|army order]] will be permanently available to all Imperial armies (but not [[navy\|navies]]). This is an [[Army orders#Attacking\|attacking]] order, and will always cause a military campaign to be initiated in the territory if there is an opposing force present. If an attacking force is victorious - they will capture land - the greater the victory the more land they will take in a season.

	====Steady Conquest====		====Steady Conquest====

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

2026-01-15T21:29:25Z

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

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The coronation of [[Empress Lisabetta]] took place at [[Casinea#Anvil\|Anvil]] during the Summer Solstice. Crowned with a wreath of flowers, rather than with the Imperial Crown, before the assembled leaders of the Empire, she formally became the twentieth [[the Throne\|Throne]] of the Empire in a glorious and touching ceremony. Celebrations quickly spread across the entire Empire, inspired by the Empress' coronation address and supported by funds donated by private citizens, the [[Senate]], and the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] alike.		The coronation of [[Empress Lisabetta]] took place at [[Casinea#Anvil\|Anvil]] during the Summer Solstice. Crowned with a wreath of flowers, rather than with the Imperial Crown, before the assembled leaders of the Empire, she formally became the twentieth [[the Throne\|Throne]] of the Empire in a glorious and touching ceremony. Celebrations quickly spread across the entire Empire, inspired by the Empress' coronation address and supported by funds donated by private citizens, the [[Senate]], and the [[Synod]] alike.

	<quote by = "Empress Lisabetta's Celebratory Message">		<quote by = "Empress Lisabetta's Celebratory Message">

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

2026-01-15T13:04:58Z

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

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The coronation of [[Empress Lisabetta]] took place at [[Casinea#Anvil\|Anvil]] during the Summer Solstice. Crowned with a wreath of flowers, rather than with the Imperial Crown, before the assembled leaders of the Empire, she formally became the twentieth [[the Throne\|Throne]] of the Empire in a glorious and touching ceremony. Celebrations quickly spread across the entire Empire, inspired by the Empress' coronation address and supported by funds donated by private citizens, the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]], and the [[Imperial Synod]] alike.		The coronation of [[Empress Lisabetta]] took place at [[Casinea#Anvil\|Anvil]] during the Summer Solstice. Crowned with a wreath of flowers, rather than with the Imperial Crown, before the assembled leaders of the Empire, she formally became the twentieth [[the Throne\|Throne]] of the Empire in a glorious and touching ceremony. Celebrations quickly spread across the entire Empire, inspired by the Empress' coronation address and supported by funds donated by private citizens, the [[Senate]], and the [[Imperial Synod]] alike.

	<quote by = "Empress Lisabetta's Celebratory Message">		<quote by = "Empress Lisabetta's Celebratory Message">
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	In addition, there is significant interest among more battle-hardened healers in doing their part to help the Empire. From the [[Wintermark_military_concerns#Grimnir\|grimnir]] of [[Wintermark]], to the herb masters of [[Navarr]] and [[Highguard]], to the warmage healers of [[Urizen]], to the [[Weaver cabal\|weavers]] and war-witches of [[Dawn]], there are folk in every nation who are no strangers to warfare and have experienced first hand the need for reliable, skilled healing on the battlefield.		In addition, there is significant interest among more battle-hardened healers in doing their part to help the Empire. From the [[Wintermark_military_concerns#Grimnir\|grimnir]] of [[Wintermark]], to the herb masters of [[Navarr]] and [[Highguard]], to the warmage healers of [[Urizen]], to the [[Weaver cabal\|weavers]] and war-witches of [[Dawn]], there are folk in every nation who are no strangers to warfare and have experienced first hand the need for reliable, skilled healing on the battlefield.

	The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] could take advantage of this interest to encourage the battlefield healers of one of the Imperial nations to focus their attentions on a single army. ''One'' existing Imperial army may be chosen to be the focus of this interest - representing Imperial support for the war healers of that nation. A motion of the Imperial Senate can select an existing army that over the coming season will lose its current [[army qualities\|army quality]] and instead permanently gain the [[army qualities#Physick\|physick]] quality. There would be no cost to the Empire, and with the aid of the civil service the change can be made without impeding the chosen army's ability to campaign.		The [[Senate]] could take advantage of this interest to encourage the battlefield healers of one of the Imperial nations to focus their attentions on a single army. ''One'' existing Imperial army may be chosen to be the focus of this interest - representing Imperial support for the war healers of that nation. A motion of the Imperial Senate can select an existing army that over the coming season will lose its current [[army qualities\|army quality]] and instead permanently gain the [[army qualities#Physick\|physick]] quality. There would be no cost to the Empire, and with the aid of the civil service the change can be made without impeding the chosen army's ability to campaign.

	To take advantage of this opportunity, a senator would need to raise a motion in the Senate that the Empire should make this change. At the next senate meeting, any senator would be able to put forward an army as a candidate (following the same guidelines as an appointment by the Senate).		To take advantage of this opportunity, a senator would need to raise a motion in the Senate that the Empire should make this change. At the next senate meeting, any senator would be able to put forward an army as a candidate (following the same guidelines as an appointment by the Senate).

Twiggy at 18:49, 8 August 2025

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	Some of the dancing phantasmal horses that had been called up by one of the Reckoner covens were still prancing and turning on the surface of the river - albeit with a lot less definition. She expertly spat the pit so it passed through the forehead on a particularly fine stallion, and felt a rush of satisfaction as it exploded into shimmering droplets of water and mist.		Some of the dancing phantasmal horses that had been called up by one of the Reckoner covens were still prancing and turning on the surface of the river - albeit with a lot less definition. She expertly spat the pit so it passed through the forehead on a particularly fine stallion, and felt a rush of satisfaction as it exploded into shimmering droplets of water and mist.

	She was more than a little tipsy. It had been a good night, but she was considering retiring now. There had been no fireworks for nearly half an hour, and even the musicians back in the main hall were beginning to become a little unsteady - probably more due to the drinks they had been putting away than due to exhaustion. She tried to decide if she wanted more mead drink before bed, and whether she was prepared to endure another half hour of political ~~maneuvering~~ from the other guests to get it.		She was more than a little tipsy. It had been a good night, but she was considering retiring now. There had been no fireworks for nearly half an hour, and even the musicians back in the main hall were beginning to become a little unsteady - probably more due to the drinks they had been putting away than due to exhaustion. She tried to decide if she wanted more mead drink before bed, and whether she was prepared to endure another half hour of political manoeuvring from the other guests to get it.

	The decision was made for her. Quick, slim fingers plucked the spent glass from her hand and tossed it into the river, replacing it with a fresh glass of something tall, translucent and gold. Luija slumped heavily against the parapet next to her, and took a big sip of her own dark violet concoction. She set the half-full ambergelt goblet down on the smooth marble of the railing, and pushed her golden mask up onto the top of her head, dislodging several of her butterfly hair pins. She was flushed, and sweaty. She mopped her face, and snapped open a small practical fan to try and cool herself down.		The decision was made for her. Quick, slim fingers plucked the spent glass from her hand and tossed it into the river, replacing it with a fresh glass of something tall, translucent and gold. Luija slumped heavily against the parapet next to her, and took a big sip of her own dark violet concoction. She set the half-full ambergelt goblet down on the smooth marble of the railing, and pushed her golden mask up onto the top of her head, dislodging several of her butterfly hair pins. She was flushed, and sweaty. She mopped her face, and snapped open a small practical fan to try and cool herself down.

Twiggy at 01:22, 7 August 2025

2025-08-07T01:22:41Z

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	* '''Casualties inflicted by this army are reduced by a fifth'''		* '''Casualties inflicted by this army are reduced by a fifth'''
	* '''Only Imperial armies may take this order.'''		* '''Only Imperial armies may take this order.'''
	Every army is now accompanied by a cadre of battlefield physicks and chirurgeons, and magicians skilled in healing magic, who are more than prepared to take risks to help ~~minimize~~ Imperial losses. By adapting strategies to make the most use of these resources, a general can ensure no part of the army is ever too far away from skilled medical attention. At the same time, the general ensures that the soldiers in their army eschew risky tactics, or those that would lead to unnecessary loss of life, in pursuit of spilling enemy blood.		Every army is now accompanied by a cadre of battlefield physicks and chirurgeons, and magicians skilled in healing magic, who are more than prepared to take risks to help minimise Imperial losses. By adapting strategies to make the most use of these resources, a general can ensure no part of the army is ever too far away from skilled medical attention. At the same time, the general ensures that the soldiers in their army eschew risky tactics, or those that would lead to unnecessary loss of life, in pursuit of spilling enemy blood.

	Steady conquest is as effective as balanced attack in claiming enemy territory and securing strategic objectives, but significantly reduces the casualties suffered by the army - at the cost of inflicting less casualties on enemy forces. This order became possible after the coronation of the twentieth Throne, [[Empress Lisabetta]], when Imperial strategy was reassessed in the light of significant losses inflicted by the barbarian [[orc\|orcs]].		Steady conquest is as effective as balanced attack in claiming enemy territory and securing strategic objectives, but significantly reduces the casualties suffered by the army - at the cost of inflicting less casualties on enemy forces. This order became possible after the coronation of the twentieth Throne, [[Empress Lisabetta]], when Imperial strategy was reassessed in the light of significant losses inflicted by the barbarian [[orc\|orcs]].

Twiggy at 01:03, 18 July 2025

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	The citizens of [[Tassato#Tassato Mestra\|Tassato Mestra]] and [[Tassato#Tassato Regario\|Tassato Regario]] (as always) compete to outdo each other but under the guidance of Prince Cesare the festivities are not marred by unnecessary levels of violence. Indeed, between them, they manage to turn the Vassa purple-and-gold as far south as the Sapphire Stair through a combination of prodigious amounts of red wine, and gilding from Imperial Mint, thrown into the river.		The citizens of [[Tassato#Tassato Mestra\|Tassato Mestra]] and [[Tassato#Tassato Regario\|Tassato Regario]] (as always) compete to outdo each other but under the guidance of Prince Cesare the festivities are not marred by unnecessary levels of violence. Indeed, between them, they manage to turn the Vassa purple-and-gold as far south as the Sapphire Stair through a combination of prodigious amounts of red wine, and gilding from Imperial Mint, thrown into the river.

	Some celebrants focus on the Empress' well known affection for [[Empress Richilde]], seeing this as an opportunity to focus on matters of art and culture. A group of citizens in [[Holberg]] works feverishly to complete a [[Holberg#Frieze of Flowers\|great frieze]], celebrating the Empress who many see as a patron of their city. In [[Temeschwar]], a beautiful statue of the eternal [[Janon]] commissioned by Lorenzo La Volpe of the Bloody Butchers has little effect itself but does inspire discussion of the role of public art in a city traditionally considered more dour and brutalist than their cousins in the other cities. A song written by Vivier Iskander van Temeschwar, commissioned specially for the celebrations, proves extremely popular ensuring that Vivier's name is heard throughout the League and in the more ~~civilized~~ parts of the Empire as a whole.		Some celebrants focus on the Empress' well known affection for [[Empress Richilde]], seeing this as an opportunity to focus on matters of art and culture. A group of citizens in [[Holberg]] works feverishly to complete a [[Holberg#Frieze of Flowers\|great frieze]], celebrating the Empress who many see as a patron of their city. In [[Temeschwar]], a beautiful statue of the eternal [[Janon]] commissioned by Lorenzo La Volpe of the Bloody Butchers has little effect itself but does inspire discussion of the role of public art in a city traditionally considered more dour and brutalist than their cousins in the other cities. A song written by Vivier Iskander van Temeschwar, commissioned specially for the celebrations, proves extremely popular ensuring that Vivier's name is heard throughout the League and in the more civilised parts of the Empire as a whole.

	Down in Sarvos, even the [[Caricomare#The_Mystery_of_the_Shifting_Statue\|accursèd statue]] of Mirislav in [[Caricomare]] gets involved in the festivities. Where once the statue possessed the scandalous, conspiratorial mien of a snake-person, it now shows the ex-Senator smiling triumphantly mounting a set of stairs with an oddly reflective coin in one hand and a lantern in the other. No sculptor claims credit for the alterations, and so it has been simply chalked up as yet another miraculous occurrence by the residents of [[Caricomare]].		Down in Sarvos, even the [[Caricomare#The_Mystery_of_the_Shifting_Statue\|accursèd statue]] of Mirislav in [[Caricomare]] gets involved in the festivities. Where once the statue possessed the scandalous, conspiratorial mien of a snake-person, it now shows the ex-Senator smiling triumphantly mounting a set of stairs with an oddly reflective coin in one hand and a lantern in the other. No sculptor claims credit for the alterations, and so it has been simply chalked up as yet another miraculous occurrence by the residents of [[Caricomare]].

Matt at 10:54, 17 May 2024

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	Some of the dancing phantasmal horses that had been called up by one of the Reckoner covens were still prancing and turning on the surface of the river - albeit with a lot less definition. She expertly spat the pit so it passed through the forehead on a particularly fine stallion, and felt a rush of satisfaction as it exploded into shimmering droplets of water and mist.		Some of the dancing phantasmal horses that had been called up by one of the Reckoner covens were still prancing and turning on the surface of the river - albeit with a lot less definition. She expertly spat the pit so it passed through the forehead on a particularly fine stallion, and felt a rush of satisfaction as it exploded into shimmering droplets of water and mist.

	She was more than a little tipsy. It had been a good night, but she was considering retiring now. There had been no fireworks for nearly half an hour, and even the musicians back in the main hall were beginning to become a little unsteady - probably more due to the drinks they had been putting away than due to exhaustion. She tried to decide if she wanted more ~~more~~ drink before bed, and whether she was prepared to endure another half hour of political maneuvering from the other guests to get it.		She was more than a little tipsy. It had been a good night, but she was considering retiring now. There had been no fireworks for nearly half an hour, and even the musicians back in the main hall were beginning to become a little unsteady - probably more due to the drinks they had been putting away than due to exhaustion. She tried to decide if she wanted more mead drink before bed, and whether she was prepared to endure another half hour of political maneuvering from the other guests to get it.

	The decision was made for her. Quick, slim fingers plucked the spent glass from her hand and tossed it into the river, replacing it with a fresh glass of something tall, translucent and gold. Luija slumped heavily against the parapet next to her, and took a big sip of her own dark violet concoction. She set the half-full ambergelt goblet down on the smooth marble of the railing, and pushed her golden mask up onto the top of her head, dislodging several of her butterfly hair pins. She was flushed, and sweaty. She mopped her face, and snapped open a small practical fan to try and cool herself down.		The decision was made for her. Quick, slim fingers plucked the spent glass from her hand and tossed it into the river, replacing it with a fresh glass of something tall, translucent and gold. Luija slumped heavily against the parapet next to her, and took a big sip of her own dark violet concoction. She set the half-full ambergelt goblet down on the smooth marble of the railing, and pushed her golden mask up onto the top of her head, dislodging several of her butterfly hair pins. She was flushed, and sweaty. She mopped her face, and snapped open a small practical fan to try and cool herself down.

Beeswax: /* Significance */

2024-03-31T01:51:23Z

Significance

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	<quote by="Astrid Fjellrevening Rezia di Tassato">To grant 30 Thrones from the Virtue Fund towards the Empire-Wide coronation celebrations. The bulk of the costs are being met by private donations but we believe this endeavour should be supported by the Synod also. It will lead to lasting benefits for our Empire.</quote>		<quote by="Astrid Fjellrevening Rezia di Tassato">To grant 30 Thrones from the Virtue Fund towards the Empire-Wide coronation celebrations. The bulk of the costs are being met by private donations but we believe this endeavour should be supported by the Synod also. It will lead to lasting benefits for our Empire.</quote>
	==Significance==		==Significance==
	However extravagant and exotic the celebrations become, they are guided by the celebratory message of Empress Lisabetta. Supported by the legendary festivities, there can be nobody in all the ten nations who has not heard this message and given at least some ~~sort~~ to what it might mean		However extravagant and exotic the celebrations become, they are guided by the celebratory message of Empress Lisabetta. Supported by the legendary festivities, there can be nobody in all the ten nations who has not heard this message and given at least some thought to what it might mean

	The Empress' message seems quite clear on two points. That the Empire is engaged in ''necessary'' wars, in pursuit of its grand destiny; and that the Empire must do whatever it can to stem the flow of Imperial blood being spilled by the barbarian foe. The effects of this message on the people of the Empire are subtle, but far reaching.		The Empress' message seems quite clear on two points. That the Empire is engaged in ''necessary'' wars, in pursuit of its grand destiny; and that the Empire must do whatever it can to stem the flow of Imperial blood being spilled by the barbarian foe. The effects of this message on the people of the Empire are subtle, but far reaching.

Hailmur: /* Physicks and Healers */

2024-02-02T12:10:36Z

Physicks and Healers

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	The Empress' message seems quite clear on two points. That the Empire is engaged in ''necessary'' wars, in pursuit of its grand destiny; and that the Empire must do whatever it can to stem the flow of Imperial blood being spilled by the barbarian foe. The effects of this message on the people of the Empire are subtle, but far reaching.		The Empress' message seems quite clear on two points. That the Empire is engaged in ''necessary'' wars, in pursuit of its grand destiny; and that the Empire must do whatever it can to stem the flow of Imperial blood being spilled by the barbarian foe. The effects of this message on the people of the Empire are subtle, but far reaching.
	===Physicks and Healers===		===Physicks and Healers===
	There are a number of skilled physicks, chirurgeons, and healers who are not combatants. Since the celebrations, many of these skilled practitioners of life-giving medicine have been filled with a ~~fervor~~ to help the Imperial armies. Furthermore, young magicians are choosing to focus their studies on the magics that preserve life - [[heal]], [[restore limb]], and [[purify]]]. These doctors and magicians turn their attention to supporting the Empress' vision of Imperial destiny - expanding the Empire while doing everything in their power to reduce the cost in Imperial lives that must be spent to achieve it.		There are a number of skilled physicks, chirurgeons, and healers who are not combatants. Since the celebrations, many of these skilled practitioners of life-giving medicine have been filled with a fervour to help the Imperial armies. Furthermore, young magicians are choosing to focus their studies on the magics that preserve life - [[heal]], [[restore limb]], and [[purify]]. These doctors and magicians turn their attention to supporting the Empress' vision of Imperial destiny - expanding the Empire while doing everything in their power to reduce the cost in Imperial lives that must be spent to achieve it.

	Going forward, a new basic [[army orders\|army order]] will be permanently available to all Imperial armies (but not [[Imperial navy\|navies]]). This is an [[Army orders#Attacking\|attacking]] order, and will always cause a military campaign to be initiated in the territory if there is an opposing force present. If an attacking force is victorious - they will capture land - the greater the victory the more land they will take in a season.		Going forward, a new basic [[army orders\|army order]] will be permanently available to all Imperial armies (but not [[Imperial navy\|navies]]). This is an [[Army orders#Attacking\|attacking]] order, and will always cause a military campaign to be initiated in the territory if there is an opposing force present. If an attacking force is victorious - they will capture land - the greater the victory the more land they will take in a season.
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	Every army is now accompanied by a cadre of battlefield physicks and chirurgeons, and magicians skilled in healing magic, who are more than prepared to take risks to help minimize Imperial losses. By adapting strategies to make the most use of these resources, a general can ensure no part of the army is ever too far away from skilled medical attention. At the same time, the general ensures that the soldiers in their army eschew risky tactics, or those that would lead to unnecessary loss of life, in pursuit of spilling enemy blood.		Every army is now accompanied by a cadre of battlefield physicks and chirurgeons, and magicians skilled in healing magic, who are more than prepared to take risks to help minimize Imperial losses. By adapting strategies to make the most use of these resources, a general can ensure no part of the army is ever too far away from skilled medical attention. At the same time, the general ensures that the soldiers in their army eschew risky tactics, or those that would lead to unnecessary loss of life, in pursuit of spilling enemy blood.

	Steady conquest is as effective as balanced attack in claiming enemy territory and securing strategic objectives, but significantly reduces the casualties suffered by the army - at the cost of inflicting less casualties on enemy forces. This order became possible after the [[coronation]] of the twentieth Throne, [[Empress Lisabetta]], when Imperial strategy was reassessed in the light of significant losses inflicted by the barbarian [[orc\|orcs]].		Steady conquest is as effective as balanced attack in claiming enemy territory and securing strategic objectives, but significantly reduces the casualties suffered by the army - at the cost of inflicting less casualties on enemy forces. This order became possible after the coronation of the twentieth Throne, [[Empress Lisabetta]], when Imperial strategy was reassessed in the light of significant losses inflicted by the barbarian [[orc\|orcs]].

	===Opportunity: The Quality of Mercy===		===Opportunity: The Quality of Mercy===

RichardRaynor at 12:08, 2 February 2022

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:380YE]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Imperial Address]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:380YE Autumn]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Imperial Address]]
	<ic>Maria expertly sucked the olive from round its stone and spat the pit into the purple-and-gold water below.		<ic>Maria expertly sucked the olive from round its stone and spat the pit into the purple-and-gold water below.

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	The citizens of [[Tassato#Tassato Mestra\|Tassato Mestra]] and [[Tassato#Tassato Regario\|Tassato Regario]] (as always) compete to outdo each other but under the guidance of Prince Cesare the festivities are not marred by unnecessary levels of violence. Indeed, between them, they manage to turn the Vassa purple-and-gold as far south as the Sapphire Stair through a combination of prodigious amounts of red wine, and gilding from Imperial Mint, thrown into the river.		The citizens of [[Tassato#Tassato Mestra\|Tassato Mestra]] and [[Tassato#Tassato Regario\|Tassato Regario]] (as always) compete to outdo each other but under the guidance of Prince Cesare the festivities are not marred by unnecessary levels of violence. Indeed, between them, they manage to turn the Vassa purple-and-gold as far south as the Sapphire Stair through a combination of prodigious amounts of red wine, and gilding from Imperial Mint, thrown into the river.

	Some celebrants focus on the Empress' well known affection for [[Empress Richilde]], seeing this as an opportunity to focus on matters of art and culture. A group of citizens in [[Holberg]] works feverishly to complete a [[Holberg#Frieze of Flowers\|great frieze]], celebrating the Empress who many see as a patron of their city. In [[Temeschwar]], a beautiful statue of the eternal [[Janon]] commissioned by Lorenzo La Volpe of the Bloody Butchers has little effect itself but does inspire discussion of the role of public art in a city traditionally considered more dour and brutalist than their cousins in the other cities. A song written by Vivier Iskander van Temeschwar, commissioned specially for the celebrations, proves extremely popular ensuring that Vivier's name is heard throughout the League and in the more ~~civilized~~ parts of the Empire as a whole.		Some celebrants focus on the Empress' well known affection for [[Empress Richilde]], seeing this as an opportunity to focus on matters of art and culture. A group of citizens in [[Holberg]] works feverishly to complete a [[Holberg#Frieze of Flowers\|great frieze]], celebrating the Empress who many see as a patron of their city. In [[Temeschwar]], a beautiful statue of the eternal [[Janon]] commissioned by Lorenzo La Volpe of the Bloody Butchers has little effect itself but does inspire discussion of the role of public art in a city traditionally considered more dour and brutalist than their cousins in the other cities. A song written by Vivier Iskander van Temeschwar, commissioned specially for the celebrations, proves extremely popular ensuring that Vivier's name is heard throughout the League and in the more civilised parts of the Empire as a whole.

	Down in Sarvos, even the [[Caricomare#The_Mystery_of_the_Shifting_Statue\|accursèd statue]] of Mirislav in [[Caricomare]] gets involved in the festivities. Where once the statue possessed the scandalous, conspiratorial mien of a snake-person, it now shows the ex-Senator smiling triumphantly mounting a set of stairs with an oddly reflective coin in one hand and a lantern in the other. No sculptor claims credit for the alterations, and so it has been simply chalked up as yet another miraculous occurrence by the residents of [[Caricomare]].		Down in Sarvos, even the [[Caricomare#The_Mystery_of_the_Shifting_Statue\|accursèd statue]] of Mirislav in [[Caricomare]] gets involved in the festivities. Where once the statue possessed the scandalous, conspiratorial mien of a snake-person, it now shows the ex-Senator smiling triumphantly mounting a set of stairs with an oddly reflective coin in one hand and a lantern in the other. No sculptor claims credit for the alterations, and so it has been simply chalked up as yet another miraculous occurrence by the residents of [[Caricomare]].