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Twiggy at 12:44, 18 February 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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	{{SOP\|statement=Solokha was once a great city and now lies in ruins, none alive know how the calamity occurred - all we know is that the ruin is haunted by many souls now unable to pass through to the Labyrinth. These souls trapped within the mortal world are an anathema to the Way and should be free to traverse the labyrinth and be reborn. We accept the invitation from Ilarch Maxatious to help free the souls trapped within the ruins of Solokha.\|by=Maria i Espiri i Guerra, Assembly of the Way\|vote=Greater Majority 259-0\|when=Autumn Equinox 386YE\|size=small}}		{{SOP\|statement=Solokha was once a great city and now lies in ruins, none alive know how the calamity occurred - all we know is that the ruin is haunted by many souls now unable to pass through to the Labyrinth. These souls trapped within the mortal world are an anathema to the Way and should be free to traverse the labyrinth and be reborn. We accept the invitation from Ilarch Maxatious to help free the souls trapped within the ruins of Solokha.\|by=Maria i Espiri i Guerra, Assembly of the Way\|vote=Greater Majority 259-0\|when=Autumn Equinox 386YE\|size=small}}
	==Solokha==		==Solokha==
	Last season the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] discussed a [[Victory_and_unity#The_Solokha_Project\|grass roots proposal]] from Axos to reclaim the ruins of the haunted [[Axos#Spires_of_Solokha\|Spires of Solokha]]. The Axou have always claimed that the fall of the citadel during the reign of [[Emperor Nicovar]] was a result of an Imperial attack - indeed Axos even tried to [[Mareave_and_Urizen#Imperial_Records\|invade Spiral]] in retaliation. This time, though, there is an offer for Imperial priests to come to Axos and aid with the laborious undertaking of trying to lay to rest the crazed ghosts haunting the city, and remove the taint of madness that hangs over the place.		Last season the [[Synod]] discussed a [[Victory_and_unity#The_Solokha_Project\|grass roots proposal]] from Axos to reclaim the ruins of the haunted [[Axos#Spires_of_Solokha\|Spires of Solokha]]. The Axou have always claimed that the fall of the citadel during the reign of [[Emperor Nicovar]] was a result of an Imperial attack - indeed Axos even tried to [[Mareave_and_Urizen#Imperial_Records\|invade Spiral]] in retaliation. This time, though, there is an offer for Imperial priests to come to Axos and aid with the laborious undertaking of trying to lay to rest the crazed ghosts haunting the city, and remove the taint of madness that hangs over the place.

	The Imperial Synod discussed the matter, and two [[statement of principle\|statements]] were upheld with a [[greater majority]] supporting a joint endeavour - one in the Assembly of the Way and the other in the General Assembly. With both assemblies supporting the project, it seems likely that it will be a simple matter to raise the large amount of liao needed.		The Imperial Synod discussed the matter, and two [[statement of principle\|statements]] were upheld with a [[greater majority]] supporting a joint endeavour - one in the Assembly of the Way and the other in the General Assembly. With both assemblies supporting the project, it seems likely that it will be a simple matter to raise the large amount of liao needed.

Twiggy at 01:22, 7 August 2025

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	Anyone who chooses this is likely to receive a strong dedication - the Axou sects typically take this kind of decision very seriously and use [[magic items]] and [[potion\|potions]] to strengthen the "soul marks" they create in this way. Obviously, dedication could be hidden by powers such as those offered by [[Tisanes of the Labyrinth#Shadowcrow Infusion\|Shadowcrow Infusion]] or the [[Shackle of the Unvirtuous]] (use of the latter [[Interdiction\|being a crime]] all by itself), and membership of a Virtue Assembly is not dependant on dedication.		Anyone who chooses this is likely to receive a strong dedication - the Axou sects typically take this kind of decision very seriously and use [[magic items]] and [[potion\|potions]] to strengthen the "soul marks" they create in this way. Obviously, dedication could be hidden by powers such as those offered by [[Tisanes of the Labyrinth#Shadowcrow Infusion\|Shadowcrow Infusion]] or the [[Shackle of the Unvirtuous]] (use of the latter [[Interdiction\|being a crime]] all by itself), and membership of a Virtue Assembly is not dependant on dedication.

	While a priest could contribute an [[Mandate#Alternative_Mandates\|alternative mandate]] to try and ~~minimize~~ the chance of anyone taking up the offer of the heretical and blasphemous sects, it isn't possible for them to remove that option from those going to Solokha. There is one obvious alternative but it is not without its own complications.		While a priest could contribute an [[Mandate#Alternative_Mandates\|alternative mandate]] to try and minimise the chance of anyone taking up the offer of the heretical and blasphemous sects, it isn't possible for them to remove that option from those going to Solokha. There is one obvious alternative but it is not without its own complications.
	<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Assembly_Vigilance.png\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Assembly_Vigilance.png\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>

Twiggy: /* The Final Enemy is Death */

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The Final Enemy is Death

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	* '''The death of Phoeb of Ipotavo during their visit to the Empire has had tragic consequences'''		* '''The death of Phoeb of Ipotavo during their visit to the Empire has had tragic consequences'''
	* '''General Dancia Terricos of Ipotavo is interested in hearing from League generals'''		* '''General Dancia Terricos of Ipotavo is interested in hearing from League generals'''
	During the Autumn Equinox, a wealthy Axou merchant named ''Demetrius Aristion'' [[All_the_way_to_Anvil#The_Bones_of_Medicine\|came to Anvil]] to gain access to what they described as the superior medical knowledge of Imperial [[Surgical skills#Physick\|physicks]]. They brought three patients with them, each with medical complaints that Axou sorcery and medicine were unable or unwilling to treat. Two of the patients were successfully treated but the third, young ''Phoeb of Ipotavo'', tragically passed away despite treatment by '''Doctor Tiberius''', who Fintan describes as "''potentially the Empire’s greatest ~~physic~~''" in a letter to his counterpart about the incident. The Imperial Ambassador offered reassurance that Phoeb did not suffer, and that in the end they received the benefits of ''Unwound Coil'' - a powerful analgesic used by Axou physicians.		During the Autumn Equinox, a wealthy Axou merchant named ''Demetrius Aristion'' [[All_the_way_to_Anvil#The_Bones_of_Medicine\|came to Anvil]] to gain access to what they described as the superior medical knowledge of Imperial [[Surgical skills#Physick\|physicks]]. They brought three patients with them, each with medical complaints that Axou sorcery and medicine were unable or unwilling to treat. Two of the patients were successfully treated but the third, young ''Phoeb of Ipotavo'', tragically passed away despite treatment by '''Doctor Tiberius''', who Fintan describes as "''potentially the Empire’s greatest physick''" in a letter to his counterpart about the incident. The Imperial Ambassador offered reassurance that Phoeb did not suffer, and that in the end they received the benefits of ''Unwound Coil'' - a powerful analgesic used by Axou physicians.

	{{WingedMessenger\|address=Missives pertinent to her request can be sent to ''General Dancia Terricos, House of the Terricos, Ipotavo'' during the Winter Solstice.}}		{{WingedMessenger\|address=Missives pertinent to her request can be sent to ''General Dancia Terricos, House of the Terricos, Ipotavo'' during the Winter Solstice.}}

Rafferty: /* Mandate Conflicts */

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Mandate Conflicts

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	''None'' of these mandates will allow congregations in [[Urizen]] or [[Varushka]] to take part in the Solokha project unless they achieve a greater majority. This is due to the ongoing effects in those two nations [[Hard_and_suspecting#The_Urizen_Assembly\|Urizen Link]], [[Hard_and_suspecting#The_Varushkan_Assembly\|Varushka Link]]).		''None'' of these mandates will allow congregations in [[Urizen]] or [[Varushka]] to take part in the Solokha project unless they achieve a greater majority. This is due to the ongoing effects in those two nations [[Hard_and_suspecting#The_Urizen_Assembly\|Urizen Link]], [[Hard_and_suspecting#The_Varushkan_Assembly\|Varushka Link]]).
	~~[[Template:~~Axos Links]]		{{Axos Links}}

Rafferty at 20:21, 10 June 2025

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	''None'' of these mandates will allow congregations in [[Urizen]] or [[Varushka]] to take part in the Solokha project unless they achieve a greater majority. This is due to the ongoing effects in those two nations [[Hard_and_suspecting#The_Urizen_Assembly\|Urizen Link]], [[Hard_and_suspecting#The_Varushkan_Assembly\|Varushka Link]]).		''None'' of these mandates will allow congregations in [[Urizen]] or [[Varushka]] to take part in the Solokha project unless they achieve a greater majority. This is due to the ongoing effects in those two nations [[Hard_and_suspecting#The_Urizen_Assembly\|Urizen Link]], [[Hard_and_suspecting#The_Varushkan_Assembly\|Varushka Link]]).
			[[Template:Axos Links]]
	~~==Further Reading==~~
	* [[Axos]]
	* [[Axos religion]]
	* [[Victory and unity]] - 386YE Autumn wind of fortune about the political upheaval in Axos
	* [[In the hills, the cities]] – 386YE Summer wind of fortune about Axou diplomacy

	~~====Axou-related Titles====~~
	* [[Ambassador to Axos]]
	* [[Quaymaster of the Black Sails]] <!-- Issyk, Maykop -->
	* [[Bursar of the House of Spirits]] <!-- Maykop -->
	* [[Quaymaster of the Elosian Docks]] <!-- Kantor, Maykop -->
	* [[Eastern Broker]] <!-- Issyk -->

Vsabo: /* Seek Out Falsehood */

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Seek Out Falsehood

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	{{Mandate\|mandate=Major Benson knew that the reward for a good job is more work, and his inspiration teaches us to be alert to danger before it strikes. We send {named priest} with 25 doses of liao to urge people to learn more about the sects of Axos and the ruins of Solokha.\|assembly=Vigilance Assembly}}		{{Mandate\|mandate=Major Benson knew that the reward for a good job is more work, and his inspiration teaches us to be alert to danger before it strikes. We send {named priest} with 25 doses of liao to urge people to learn more about the sects of Axos and the ruins of Solokha.\|assembly=Vigilance Assembly}}

	If this mandate is enacted it creates an additional preaching action after the Winter solstice - ''Preach Vigilance by Studying Solokha''. Anyone who chooses this preaching action is preaching vigilance with a specific focus on encouraging people to travel to Solokha to study Axos and the ruins. This ~~involves~~ means that they will be part of the Vigilance assembly at the Spring Equinox (and will remain so until they take a different downtime preaching action next season). Any Imperial citizen who holds a title that requires them to be a member of a different Virtue assembly would automatically lose their position.		If this mandate is enacted it creates an additional preaching action after the Winter solstice - ''Preach Vigilance by Studying Solokha''. Anyone who chooses this preaching action is preaching vigilance with a specific focus on encouraging people to travel to Solokha to study Axos and the ruins. This means that they will be part of the Vigilance assembly at the Spring Equinox (and will remain so until they take a different downtime preaching action next season). Any Imperial citizen who holds a title that requires them to be a member of a different Virtue assembly would automatically lose their position.
	<div style="float:right; margin-left:10px; max-width: 40%; width: 500px;"><box>'''<big>Preaching and Assembly</big>'''<br>Preaching actions are used to define which Virtue assembly a Synod member is part of. Most are tied to a specific virtue - the ''Support Solokha'' action is an uncommon exception because any Imperial virtue might inspire preaching relating to freeing souls. The ''Study Solokha'' and ''Watch Solokha'' options change your assembly to Vigilance, however. It is very important to be aware of this effect if you have a title that requires you to be a member of a specific assembly! Characters are automatically removed from titles that they no longer qualify for - so a Cardinal or Gatekeeper who uses a preach action that changes their assembly will lose their position. It's also important to be aware that changing to a different assembly means taking a different preaching action in the downtime following the next event - if you choose a Vigilance preaching option you will be part of the Vigilance Assembly for the next event you attend.</box></div>		<div style="float:right; margin-left:10px; max-width: 40%; width: 500px;"><box>'''<big>Preaching and Assembly</big>'''<br>Preaching actions are used to define which Virtue assembly a Synod member is part of. Most are tied to a specific virtue - the ''Support Solokha'' action is an uncommon exception because any Imperial virtue might inspire preaching relating to freeing souls. The ''Study Solokha'' and ''Watch Solokha'' options change your assembly to Vigilance, however. It is very important to be aware of this effect if you have a title that requires you to be a member of a specific assembly! Characters are automatically removed from titles that they no longer qualify for - so a Cardinal or Gatekeeper who uses a preach action that changes their assembly will lose their position. It's also important to be aware that changing to a different assembly means taking a different preaching action in the downtime following the next event - if you choose a Vigilance preaching option you will be part of the Vigilance Assembly for the next event you attend.</box></div>
	Those who choose this option may be travelling to Solokha personally, or offer support in other ways. If at least 15 congregations take this action, then it will provide insight into the nature of the three main sects operating there. If at least 30 congregations take this action then they will be able to uncover the truth behind what happened at Solokha.		Those who choose this option may be travelling to Solokha personally, or offer support in other ways. If at least 15 congregations take this action, then it will provide insight into the nature of the three main sects operating there. If at least 30 congregations take this action then they will be able to uncover the truth behind what happened at Solokha.

Emmanovi: /* Cleansing the Ruins */ sp, grammar

2025-04-21T12:44:04Z

Cleansing the Ruins: sp, grammar

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	* '''Any congregation that chooses this option will gain no liao'''		* '''Any congregation that chooses this option will gain no liao'''
	The general assembly can pass the following mandate:		The general assembly can pass the following mandate:
	{{Mandate\|mandate=These souls trapped in Solokha are an anathema to the Way and should be free to traverse the labyrinth and be reborn. We send (named priest) with 25 doses of liao encourage Imperial ~~priest~~ to support the exorcists of Axos in cleansing the haunted ruin of its taint. The need to help those trapped souls to reach the Labyrinth outweighs the risks of cooperating with the blasphemous and heretical priests of Axos.\|assembly=General Assembly}}		{{Mandate\|mandate=These souls trapped in Solokha are an anathema to the Way and should be free to traverse the labyrinth and be reborn. We send (named priest) with 25 doses of liao to encourage Imperial priests to support the exorcists of Axos in cleansing the haunted ruin of its taint. The need to help those trapped souls to reach the Labyrinth outweighs the risks of cooperating with the blasphemous and heretical priests of Axos.\|assembly=General Assembly}}
	<div style="display:inline-block; float: right; width: 200px; margin-right: 10px;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Labyrinth.jpg\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>		<div style="display:inline-block; float: right; width: 200px; margin-right: 10px;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Labyrinth.jpg\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>
	If the mandate is passed, it will provide an opportunity for Imperial priests to play a part in the cleansing of the fallen ruins of Solokha. Following the Winter Solstice, anyone with a congregation will be able to select from an additional [[Congregation#Downtime_Options\|preaching option]] - ''Support Solokha''. This will ''not'' change the virtue assembly the priest is part of - they will remain in the assembly they are already members of as determined by their last preaching action (or their dedication).		If the mandate is passed, it will provide an opportunity for Imperial priests to play a part in the cleansing of the fallen ruins of Solokha. Following the Winter Solstice, anyone with a congregation will be able to select from an additional [[Congregation#Downtime_Options\|preaching option]] - ''Support Solokha''. This will ''not'' change the virtue assembly the priest is part of - they will remain in the assembly they are already members of as determined by their last preaching action (or their dedication).

Wrenna at 23:17, 18 April 2025

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	"Yes." The merrow child said this as if it were simply a fact. "The Empire has done more than enough, I've told you that before. I remember during the siege..." The others rolled their eyes. They'd all heard this story before, but given that Tomyris had been four years old when Ipotavo had been liberated, they didn't give it quite the credence she did, nor believe her when she said that Imperials were surprisingly tall.		"Yes." The merrow child said this as if it were simply a fact. "The Empire has done more than enough, I've told you that before. I remember during the siege..." The others rolled their eyes. They'd all heard this story before, but given that Tomyris had been four years old when Ipotavo had been liberated, they didn't give it quite the credence she did, nor believe her when she said that Imperials were surprisingly tall.

	"Tomyris, stop being a bore. Can you get my essay done, please? I need to hand it in tonight, and I simply do not care to learn about the finer points of strategic warfare. When are the citadels ever going to war? Grand Ilarch Katya says that we make far more money at peace, you know."		"Tomyris, stop being a bore." Artimpasa's tone was annoyed. "Can you get my essay done, please? I need to hand it in tonight, and I simply do not care to learn about the finer points of strategic warfare. When are the citadels ever going to war? Grand Ilarch Katya says that we make far more money at peace, you know."

	"With the Druj?" Menandra spoke again, dreamily. Artimpasa turned to her, annoyed at her broken flow. "What?"		"With the Druj?" Menandra spoke again, dreamily. Artimpasa turned to her, annoyed at her broken flow. "What?"

Wrenna at 23:16, 18 April 2025

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	<ic>"Well, I think it's bloody stupid!" Artimpasa put her book down with a flourish. The young ilarch-to-be had been trying to ignore the conversation between her friends in the dimly lit common room, but she'd clearly had quite enough. "Honestly, Solokha! Yes, it's all a shame, how sad, we all know the Empire, the Urizen did for it - sorry, Izzy, I know it wasn't your lot - back in the day, it's all very sad, but really, it's ancient history. My mother says it's all a sop for this pretender from Ipotavo to get the Throne. She can't win her own ile's seat, it's going to some upstart general, so instead she's turning the citadels upside down all to support her bloody crusade."		<ic>"Well, I think it's bloody stupid!" Artimpasa put her book down with a flourish. The young ilarch-to-be had been trying to ignore the conversation between her friends in the dimly lit common room, but she'd clearly had quite enough. "Honestly, Solokha! Yes, it's all a shame, how sad, we all know the Empire, the Urizen did for it - sorry, Izzy, I know it wasn't your lot - back in the day, it's all very sad, but really, it's ancient history. My mother says it's all a sop for this pretender from Ipotavo to get the Throne. She can't win her own ile's seat, it's going to some upstart general, so instead she's turning the citadels upside down all to support her bloody crusade."

	Artimpasa said all of this in a flurry, her horns vibrating slightly as she expressed herself vociferously. She was clearly quite pleased with the opinions she'd stolen from her mother's dinner table back in Kantor. The other three - Isenbrad Valasdottir, the foreign exchange student, Tomyris, the rather single-minded merrow from Ipotavo, and Menandra, the scholarship kid from Issyk - looked at each other nervously. They'd just been discussing the matter of the proposed reclamation quite calmly when suddenly the unofficial leader of the little clique had weighed in.		Artimpasa said all of this in a flurry, her horns vibrating slightly as she expressed herself vociferously. She was clearly quite pleased with the opinions she'd stolen from her mother's dinner table back in Kantor. The other three - Isenbrad Valasdottir, the foreign exchange student; Tomyris, the rather single-minded merrow from Ipotavo; and Menandra, the scholarship kid from Issyk - looked at each other nervously. They'd just been discussing the matter of the proposed reclamation quite calmly when suddenly the unofficial leader of the little clique had weighed in.

	"I think it will be nice, 'pasa." Isenbrad spoke in the conciliatory tone one might use for a mountain goat staring angrily at the wary traveller. "It will give us all a chance to draw a line under the past. Don't you want that? You were telling me just the other day how - you know - it would be good if my Empire didn't meddle so much. Well, take it from me: when the Synod is finished here they'll have had enough meddling for this lifetime!"		"I think it will be nice, 'pasa." Isenbrad spoke in the conciliatory tone one might use for a mountain goat staring angrily at the wary traveller. "It will give us all a chance to draw a line under the past. Don't you want that? You were telling me just the other day how - you know - it would be good if my Empire didn't meddle so much. Well, take it from me: when the Synod is finished here they'll have had enough meddling for this lifetime!"

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	Anyone who chooses this is likely to receive a strong dedication - the Axou sects typically take this kind of decision very seriously and use [[magic items]] and [[potion\|potions]] to strengthen the "soul marks" they create in this way. Obviously, dedication could be hidden by powers such as those offered by [[Tisanes of the Labyrinth#Shadowcrow Infusion\|Shadowcrow Infusion]] or the [[Shackle of the Unvirtuous]] (use of the latter [[Interdiction\|being a crime]] all by itself), and membership of a Virtue Assembly is not dependant on dedication.		Anyone who chooses this is likely to receive a strong dedication - the Axou sects typically take this kind of decision very seriously and use [[magic items]] and [[potion\|potions]] to strengthen the "soul marks" they create in this way. Obviously, dedication could be hidden by powers such as those offered by [[Tisanes of the Labyrinth#Shadowcrow Infusion\|Shadowcrow Infusion]] or the [[Shackle of the Unvirtuous]] (use of the latter [[Interdiction\|being a crime]] all by itself), and membership of a Virtue Assembly is not dependant on dedication.

	While a priest could contribute an [[Mandate#Alternative_Mandates\|alternative mandate]] to try and ~~minimize~~ the chance of anyone taking up the offer of the heretical and blasphemous sects, it isn't possible for them to remove that option from those going to Solokha. There is one obvious alternative but it is not without its own complications.		While a priest could contribute an [[Mandate#Alternative_Mandates\|alternative mandate]] to try and minimise the chance of anyone taking up the offer of the heretical and blasphemous sects, it isn't possible for them to remove that option from those going to Solokha. There is one obvious alternative but it is not without its own complications.
	<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Assembly_Vigilance.png\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Assembly_Vigilance.png\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>

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	Ilarch Maxatios is cautious about words of appreciation and encouragement from the Ambassador with regard to the visit of a priest from ''Theodosia's'' faction. This was, after all, something that the Empire requested rather than something Maxatios' office offered. While the people of Axos share a belief about the malignancy of the Creator, the true purpose of the Labyrinth, and the role of the Empire's priests as servants of evil, there is nothing to mirror the Imperial Synod in the citadels. Individual sects draw on spiritual forces, but they are as likely to be rivals as allies and there is no single body that represents the "priests". Sects tend to the spiritual needs of those who choose to listen to their particular philosophy, but many Axou see no need for priests to serve as intermediaries between themselves and their understanding of the world and the horrors that wait beyond death.		Ilarch Maxatios is cautious about words of appreciation and encouragement from the Ambassador with regard to the visit of a priest from ''Theodosia's'' faction. This was, after all, something that the Empire requested rather than something Maxatios' office offered. While the people of Axos share a belief about the malignancy of the Creator, the true purpose of the Labyrinth, and the role of the Empire's priests as servants of evil, there is nothing to mirror the Imperial Synod in the citadels. Individual sects draw on spiritual forces, but they are as likely to be rivals as allies and there is no single body that represents the "priests". Sects tend to the spiritual needs of those who choose to listen to their particular philosophy, but many Axou see no need for priests to serve as intermediaries between themselves and their understanding of the world and the horrors that wait beyond death.

	While Theodosia and her faction seem to want to unify the sects of Axos, reading between the lines ~~Maxatious~~ believes it is a fools errand. There is no sign that the Grand Ilarchs as a whole support such moves, although nobody is openly opposing it until they get a better handle on what the new Grand Ilarch of Kaban - ''Kyther Deianeira'' - intends. But Maxatios is at pains to emphasise that whatever has happened in the Empire, it is a matter for priests and sects, and no business of the Grand Ilarchs.		While Theodosia and her faction seem to want to unify the sects of Axos, reading between the lines Maxatios believes it is a fools errand. There is no sign that the Grand Ilarchs as a whole support such moves, although nobody is openly opposing it until they get a better handle on what the new Grand Ilarch of Kaban - ''Kyther Deianeira'' - intends. But Maxatios is at pains to emphasise that whatever has happened in the Empire, it is a matter for priests and sects, and no business of the Grand Ilarchs.

	Grand Ilarch Katya of Kantor, in particular, considers the whole business distasteful and an unsubtle, risky attempt to attack the Imperial Synod by a fanatic priest. How many of the other Grand Ilarchs share this view, and how much it is based around Kantor's concerns for their own political power, is not clear.		Grand Ilarch Katya of Kantor, in particular, considers the whole business distasteful and an unsubtle, risky attempt to attack the Imperial Synod by a fanatic priest. How many of the other Grand Ilarchs share this view, and how much it is based around Kantor's concerns for their own political power, is not clear.
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	{{WingedMessenger\|address=Missives pertinent to her request can be sent to ''General Dancia Terricos, House of the Terricos, Ipotavo'' during the Winter Solstice.}}		{{WingedMessenger\|address=Missives pertinent to her request can be sent to ''General Dancia Terricos, House of the Terricos, Ipotavo'' during the Winter Solstice.}}
	Ilarch ~~Maxatious~~ is grateful for the report, and has passed on the details to Phoeb's family. Unfortunately, this tragic tale has not finished unfolding. On hearing of the death of their heir, Grand Ilarch Adonai of Ipotavo suffered a nervous collapse from which they did not recover. It is anticipated that one ''General Dancia Terricos'' will ultimately succeed Adonai as leader of the powerful citadel of Ipotavo. Some Imperial mercenary captains may remember her as one of the leaders of the defence of Ipotavo from the Druj, and ultimately the campaign that freed Kaban from the orcs of the Mallum; she is believed to be particularly pro-Empire in her attitudes.		Ilarch Maxatios is grateful for the report, and has passed on the details to Phoeb's family. Unfortunately, this tragic tale has not finished unfolding. On hearing of the death of their heir, Grand Ilarch Adonai of Ipotavo suffered a nervous collapse from which they did not recover. It is anticipated that one ''General Dancia Terricos'' will ultimately succeed Adonai as leader of the powerful citadel of Ipotavo. Some Imperial mercenary captains may remember her as one of the leaders of the defence of Ipotavo from the Druj, and ultimately the campaign that freed Kaban from the orcs of the Mallum; she is believed to be particularly pro-Empire in her attitudes.
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	In particular, she is interested in the story of [[Holberg]] - the Greatest City in the Empire. Like Ipotavo, Holberg weathered the attacks of the Druj and resisted all their malice. As a survivor of a vicious Druj siege, General Dancia apparently feels a certain fellow-feeling with the people of Holberg. Having been apprised by '''Bernhard Kleist von Ennerlund''' of the upcoming celebrations for the 250 year anniversary of the city joining the League, she had initially intended to attend in person. Unfortunately, her plans have fallen through - now is not the time for one who would take the reins of power in Ipotavo to leave the citadel, or to deprive themselves of trusted lieutenants. She is, however, keen to hear from any of [[the League]] generals, but especially the general of the [[Towerjacks]]. As such, she has asked Ilarch ~~Maxatious~~ to assure the League generals (or former generals for that matter) that if they are prepared to send her a [[Call Winged Messenger\|Winged Messenger]] about their plans with regard to [[the Mallum]], she will give serious consideration to the part that Axos - or Ipotavo, at least - can play in those plans. She will not share the plans with anyone, even her closest counsellors - she hopes that the generals will accept her assurance, which she swears by the Throne of Ipotavo and by the memory of General '''Tanwyn Ankarien''' and all others who, since the Ipotavo campaign, have passed into the clutch of death. She does, however, want to manage expectations. She expects to be very busy very soon, and so cannot commit to reply to any missive that reaches her after the Spring Equinox. It's worth noting, however, that even if she fails to take the seat of Grand Ilarch, as one of their few generals she is an influential voice in Axou politics.		In particular, she is interested in the story of [[Holberg]] - the Greatest City in the Empire. Like Ipotavo, Holberg weathered the attacks of the Druj and resisted all their malice. As a survivor of a vicious Druj siege, General Dancia apparently feels a certain fellow-feeling with the people of Holberg. Having been apprised by '''Bernhard Kleist von Ennerlund''' of the upcoming celebrations for the 250 year anniversary of the city joining the League, she had initially intended to attend in person. Unfortunately, her plans have fallen through - now is not the time for one who would take the reins of power in Ipotavo to leave the citadel, or to deprive themselves of trusted lieutenants. She is, however, keen to hear from any of [[the League]] generals, but especially the general of the [[Towerjacks]]. As such, she has asked Ilarch Maxatios to assure the League generals (or former generals for that matter) that if they are prepared to send her a [[Call Winged Messenger\|Winged Messenger]] about their plans with regard to [[the Mallum]], she will give serious consideration to the part that Axos - or Ipotavo, at least - can play in those plans. She will not share the plans with anyone, even her closest counsellors - she hopes that the generals will accept her assurance, which she swears by the Throne of Ipotavo and by the memory of General '''Tanwyn Ankarien''' and all others who, since the Ipotavo campaign, have passed into the clutch of death. She does, however, want to manage expectations. She expects to be very busy very soon, and so cannot commit to reply to any missive that reaches her after the Spring Equinox. It's worth noting, however, that even if she fails to take the seat of Grand Ilarch, as one of their few generals she is an influential voice in Axou politics.

	==Docks and Delves==		==Docks and Delves==
	* '''Sarcophan investment looks likely to reopen the Issyk docks in the near future'''		* '''Sarcophan investment looks likely to reopen the Issyk docks in the near future'''
	* '''Issyk traditionally dislike the Empire but access to the docks may be achievable'''		* '''Issyk traditionally dislike the Empire but access to the docks may be achievable'''
	The [[Victory_and_unity#Outside_Interests\|refurbishment of the docks]] at the [[Axos#Chambers of Issyk\|Chambers of Issyk]] are expected to complete shortly, thanks to the generous aid of outside investors. The [[Sarcophan Delves\|Sarcophan]] [[Founders_of_the_Delves#The_Lijkkever\|House of the Lijkkever]] have apparently sunk not insignificant amounts of money and materials into rebuilding the docks, cranes, and warehouses there. Thanks to the influence of the Sarcophan, it seems that the docks are shifting from general goods towards focusing their exports in the direction of "luxury boutique goods" - fine crafted items and artworks, food and drink not found elsewhere, and likely Axou proprietary consumables. ''Grand Ilarch Andronicus'' is apparently comparatively neutral in their attitudes to the Empire, considering the attempted alliance with the [[Grendel]] to be a mistake. It is not impossible that Imperial traders might be welcome at Issyk when the docks do reopen fully. Ambassador Fintan may wish to investigate the opportunity here further; while Ilarch ~~Maxatious~~ is cynical about Issyk's status as a trade port they are bound by their duties to serve as an even-handed go-between for the other citadels.		The [[Victory_and_unity#Outside_Interests\|refurbishment of the docks]] at the [[Axos#Chambers of Issyk\|Chambers of Issyk]] are expected to complete shortly, thanks to the generous aid of outside investors. The [[Sarcophan Delves\|Sarcophan]] [[Founders_of_the_Delves#The_Lijkkever\|House of the Lijkkever]] have apparently sunk not insignificant amounts of money and materials into rebuilding the docks, cranes, and warehouses there. Thanks to the influence of the Sarcophan, it seems that the docks are shifting from general goods towards focusing their exports in the direction of "luxury boutique goods" - fine crafted items and artworks, food and drink not found elsewhere, and likely Axou proprietary consumables. ''Grand Ilarch Andronicus'' is apparently comparatively neutral in their attitudes to the Empire, considering the attempted alliance with the [[Grendel]] to be a mistake. It is not impossible that Imperial traders might be welcome at Issyk when the docks do reopen fully. Ambassador Fintan may wish to investigate the opportunity here further; while Ilarch Maxatios is cynical about Issyk's status as a trade port they are bound by their duties to serve as an even-handed go-between for the other citadels.

	{{SOP\|statement=We accept the invitation of Ilarch ~~Maxatious~~ to participate in the exorcism of the Spires of Solokha. Let us send our exorcists to work together to remove this spiritual taint from their halls in Axos.\|by=Alessi of the Basilisks of the Labyrinth, General Assembly\|vote=Greater Majority 2380-30\|when=Autumn Equinox 386YE}}		{{SOP\|statement=We accept the invitation of Ilarch Maxatios to participate in the exorcism of the Spires of Solokha. Let us send our exorcists to work together to remove this spiritual taint from their halls in Axos.\|by=Alessi of the Basilisks of the Labyrinth, General Assembly\|vote=Greater Majority 2380-30\|when=Autumn Equinox 386YE}}
	{{SOP\|statement=Solokha was once a great city and now lies in ruins, none alive know how the calamity occurred - all we know is that the ruin is haunted by many souls now unable to pass through to the Labyrinth. These souls trapped within the mortal world are an anathema to the Way and should be free to traverse the labyrinth and be reborn. We accept the invitation from Ilarch ~~Maxatious~~ to help free the souls trapped within the ruins of Solokha.\|by=Maria i Espiri i Guerra, Assembly of the Way\|vote=Greater Majority 259-0\|when=Autumn Equinox 386YE\|size=small}}		{{SOP\|statement=Solokha was once a great city and now lies in ruins, none alive know how the calamity occurred - all we know is that the ruin is haunted by many souls now unable to pass through to the Labyrinth. These souls trapped within the mortal world are an anathema to the Way and should be free to traverse the labyrinth and be reborn. We accept the invitation from Ilarch Maxatios to help free the souls trapped within the ruins of Solokha.\|by=Maria i Espiri i Guerra, Assembly of the Way\|vote=Greater Majority 259-0\|when=Autumn Equinox 386YE\|size=small}}
	==Solokha==		==Solokha==
	Last season the [[Synod]] discussed a [[Victory_and_unity#The_Solokha_Project\|grass roots proposal]] from Axos to reclaim the ruins of the haunted [[Axos#Spires_of_Solokha\|Spires of Solokha]]. The Axou have always claimed that the fall of the citadel during the reign of [[Emperor Nicovar]] was a result of an Imperial attack - indeed Axos even tried to [[Mareave_and_Urizen#Imperial_Records\|invade Spiral]] in retaliation. This time, though, there is an offer for Imperial priests to come to Axos and aid with the laborious undertaking of trying to lay to rest the crazed ghosts haunting the city, and remove the taint of madness that hangs over the place.		Last season the [[Synod]] discussed a [[Victory_and_unity#The_Solokha_Project\|grass roots proposal]] from Axos to reclaim the ruins of the haunted [[Axos#Spires_of_Solokha\|Spires of Solokha]]. The Axou have always claimed that the fall of the citadel during the reign of [[Emperor Nicovar]] was a result of an Imperial attack - indeed Axos even tried to [[Mareave_and_Urizen#Imperial_Records\|invade Spiral]] in retaliation. This time, though, there is an offer for Imperial priests to come to Axos and aid with the laborious undertaking of trying to lay to rest the crazed ghosts haunting the city, and remove the taint of madness that hangs over the place.
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	* '''Any priest who preaches in support of Solokha will have the option to become dedicated to one of three malign spiritual presences'''		* '''Any priest who preaches in support of Solokha will have the option to become dedicated to one of three malign spiritual presences'''
	* '''Taking advantage of this opportunity is likely to constitute a criminal act if uncovered'''		* '''Taking advantage of this opportunity is likely to constitute a criminal act if uncovered'''
	As Ilarch ~~Maxatious~~ has already pointed out, there is no equivalent of an Imperial Synod in Axos. Rather there are sects, each of whom typically embraces two or three "spiritual forces" - a combination of virtues and [[Malign spiritual presences]]. Some of those priests will resent the presence of Imperial priests, others will see an opportunity to preach their own creed of the malign creator and the tyranny of death. There is no taboo in Axos against using religious ceremonies to share spiritual power with others - and the priests at Solokha are even more likely than the norm to want to spread Understanding.		As Ilarch Maxatios has already pointed out, there is no equivalent of an Imperial Synod in Axos. Rather there are sects, each of whom typically embraces two or three "spiritual forces" - a combination of virtues and [[Malign spiritual presences]]. Some of those priests will resent the presence of Imperial priests, others will see an opportunity to preach their own creed of the malign creator and the tyranny of death. There is no taboo in Axos against using religious ceremonies to share spiritual power with others - and the priests at Solokha are even more likely than the norm to want to spread Understanding.

	There are three sects particularly interested in Imperial priests. The ''Unbound Disciples of Kaban'', who preach self-determination as a path to personal power combining elements of [[Ambition]] and [[Malign spiritual presences#Anarchy\|Freedom]]. The ''Blessed of True Judgement'' who preach the importance of remembering the past and applying its lessons to the future who weave auras of [[Wisdom\|Insight]], [[Malign spiritual presences#Vengeance\|Judgement]], and [[Courage\|Certainty]]. And, of course, Theodosia of Ipotavo's own followers, now calling themselves the ''Scholars of the Searching Soul'', who preach a combination of [[Vigilance]], [[Wisdom]], and [[Malign spiritual presences#Peace\|Understanding]]. These sects are likely to seek out Imperial priests to proselytise, seek greater understanding, discuss the fall of Solokha... and perhaps enlist them as willing allies.		There are three sects particularly interested in Imperial priests. The ''Unbound Disciples of Kaban'', who preach self-determination as a path to personal power combining elements of [[Ambition]] and [[Malign spiritual presences#Anarchy\|Freedom]]. The ''Blessed of True Judgement'' who preach the importance of remembering the past and applying its lessons to the future who weave auras of [[Wisdom\|Insight]], [[Malign spiritual presences#Vengeance\|Judgement]], and [[Courage\|Certainty]]. And, of course, Theodosia of Ipotavo's own followers, now calling themselves the ''Scholars of the Searching Soul'', who preach a combination of [[Vigilance]], [[Wisdom]], and [[Malign spiritual presences#Peace\|Understanding]]. These sects are likely to seek out Imperial priests to proselytise, seek greater understanding, discuss the fall of Solokha... and perhaps enlist them as willing allies.