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2026-01-15T13:08:24Z

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	Imperial relations with the [[Asavean Archipelago]] remain stable and reasonably positive. Far to the west, the ancient city of [[Asavean_Archipelago_ports#Nemoria\|Nemoria]] stands as the jewel in the crown of Asavea. Here, the Plenum governs the many provinces, satrapies, and subject nations of the sprawling aristocratic state. Here, the great temples of the myriad Asavean gods send their priests out to minister to their people. Here, the slave-galleys of the richest captains bring the wealth and wonders of the known world for the amusement and prosperity of the Asavean oligarchs. Here, too, come Imperial and [[Sarcophan Delves\|Sarcophan]], and even [[Grendel]] [[fleet\|ship]] merchants, eager to buy fine luxuries, orichalcum, tempest jade, and iridescent gloaming.		Imperial relations with the [[Asavean Archipelago]] remain stable and reasonably positive. Far to the west, the ancient city of [[Asavean_Archipelago_ports#Nemoria\|Nemoria]] stands as the jewel in the crown of Asavea. Here, the Plenum governs the many provinces, satrapies, and subject nations of the sprawling aristocratic state. Here, the great temples of the myriad Asavean gods send their priests out to minister to their people. Here, the slave-galleys of the richest captains bring the wealth and wonders of the known world for the amusement and prosperity of the Asavean oligarchs. Here, too, come Imperial and [[Sarcophan Delves\|Sarcophan]], and even [[Grendel]] [[fleet\|ship]] merchants, eager to buy fine luxuries, orichalcum, tempest jade, and iridescent gloaming.

	Toward the tail-end of 382YE, a major construction project was completed in Nemoria, sponsored by the Plenum and paid for by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]]. A grand [[Liaison_to_the_Temple_in_Nemoria#The_Temple_of_the_Way_in_Nemoria\|temple of the seven virtues]] was raised, the counterpart to the [[Feroz#The_Temple_of_Balo_and_the_Black_Bull\|Asavean temple]] that stands on the shores of [[the Brass Coast]]. The first Imperial priests took residence at the temple shortly before the Winter Solstice last year, and '''Franco i Erigo'' was appointed as [[Liaison to the Temple in Nemoria\|liaison]] to the Temple.		Toward the tail-end of 382YE, a major construction project was completed in Nemoria, sponsored by the Plenum and paid for by the [[Senate]]. A grand [[Liaison_to_the_Temple_in_Nemoria#The_Temple_of_the_Way_in_Nemoria\|temple of the seven virtues]] was raised, the counterpart to the [[Feroz#The_Temple_of_Balo_and_the_Black_Bull\|Asavean temple]] that stands on the shores of [[the Brass Coast]]. The first Imperial priests took residence at the temple shortly before the Winter Solstice last year, and '''Franco i Erigo'' was appointed as [[Liaison to the Temple in Nemoria\|liaison]] to the Temple.

	Over the course of the last six months the temple has received many visitors. Some are local pilgrims of [[the Way]], pleased at last to have a true temple where they may practice their faith and receive the services and comfort only true priests may provide them. Many more are interested sight-seers, enthused by the novelty of a new temple to a foreign faith, one that many have heard of but few know much about. There is a frisson of danger or transgression for many of these visitors, of course. In the minds of most Asaveans, the Way is indelibly linked to the zealots of the hated [[Sumaah Republic]], and the rebellious slaves that periodically seek to sow disruption and cause chaos for the benign Asavean oligarchy.		Over the course of the last six months the temple has received many visitors. Some are local pilgrims of [[the Way]], pleased at last to have a true temple where they may practice their faith and receive the services and comfort only true priests may provide them. Many more are interested sight-seers, enthused by the novelty of a new temple to a foreign faith, one that many have heard of but few know much about. There is a frisson of danger or transgression for many of these visitors, of course. In the minds of most Asaveans, the Way is indelibly linked to the zealots of the hated [[Sumaah Republic]], and the rebellious slaves that periodically seek to sow disruption and cause chaos for the benign Asavean oligarchy.
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	The [[Free_to_live#Yellow_Grain\|Iron Qanat]] was the name given by the Isle of Zemress refugees to an incredibly ambitious project to construct a [[great work]] that would carry irrigation waters to farms across the [[Segura#Sobral Grasses\|Sobral Grasses]] in [[Segura]]. The land here is not fertile - but with the benefits of the Qanat it could be. The proposed system of reinforced irrigation ditches could transform the sandy soils of the Grasses into productive farmland that would rival the best the best farms in [[the Marches]]. By centring the design around a vast fortified tower that protects the workings that draw water from the river allowing it to defend not just the irrigation system and the surrounding farms but the entire region and territory.		The [[Free_to_live#Yellow_Grain\|Iron Qanat]] was the name given by the Isle of Zemress refugees to an incredibly ambitious project to construct a [[great work]] that would carry irrigation waters to farms across the [[Segura#Sobral Grasses\|Sobral Grasses]] in [[Segura]]. The land here is not fertile - but with the benefits of the Qanat it could be. The proposed system of reinforced irrigation ditches could transform the sandy soils of the Grasses into productive farmland that would rival the best the best farms in [[the Marches]]. By centring the design around a vast fortified tower that protects the workings that draw water from the river allowing it to defend not just the irrigation system and the surrounding farms but the entire region and territory.

	Everyone in Segura is delighted that the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] has opted to pass a motion ordering the [[commission]] of the Qanat. However there is one issue that is causing significant concern. The Senate have reportedly chosen [[Those_who_worship#Almodin_Okt.C3.ADstis.2C_Priest_of_the_Builder\|Almodin Oktístis]] to design and construct the Qanat. The foreign architect is highly skilled, nobody disputes that, but his work has become increasingly controversial due to the incorporation of heretical designs in his work. The Asavean decorates everything he builds with symbols of his false gods, incorporating statues and symbols of his blasphemous deities into the very structure of the building.		Everyone in Segura is delighted that the [[Senate]] has opted to pass a motion ordering the [[commission]] of the Qanat. However there is one issue that is causing significant concern. The Senate have reportedly chosen [[Those_who_worship#Almodin_Okt.C3.ADstis.2C_Priest_of_the_Builder\|Almodin Oktístis]] to design and construct the Qanat. The foreign architect is highly skilled, nobody disputes that, but his work has become increasingly controversial due to the incorporation of heretical designs in his work. The Asavean decorates everything he builds with symbols of his false gods, incorporating statues and symbols of his blasphemous deities into the very structure of the building.

	While the Freeborn have recently demonstrated a very relaxed view to the presence of blasphemy across the Coast, accepting the construction of an [[Feroz#The_Temple_of_Balo_and_the_Black_Bull\|Asavean temple]] on their soil, the Zemress Islanders are clearly not used to such tolerance. They are deeply concerned that their new home is about to be despoiled by the presence of some monstrous effigy of the Asavean gods... a leaping bull, or a squid, or something similarly depraved.		While the Freeborn have recently demonstrated a very relaxed view to the presence of blasphemy across the Coast, accepting the construction of an [[Feroz#The_Temple_of_Balo_and_the_Black_Bull\|Asavean temple]] on their soil, the Zemress Islanders are clearly not used to such tolerance. They are deeply concerned that their new home is about to be despoiled by the presence of some monstrous effigy of the Asavean gods... a leaping bull, or a squid, or something similarly depraved.

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	===The Iron Qanat===		===The Iron Qanat===
	The [[Free_to_live#Yellow_Grain\|Iron Qanat]] was the name given by the Isle of Zemress refugees to an incredibly ambitious project to construct a [[great work]] that would carry irrigation waters to farms across the [[Segura#Sobral Grasses\|Sobral Grasses]] in [[Segura]]. The land here is not fertile - but with the benefits of the Qanat it could be. The proposed system of reinforced irrigation ditches could transform the sandy soils of the Grasses into productive farmland that would rival the best the best farms in [[the Marches]]. By ~~centering~~ the design around a vast fortified tower that protects the workings that draw water from the river allowing it to defend not just the irrigation system and the surrounding farms but the entire region and territory.		The [[Free_to_live#Yellow_Grain\|Iron Qanat]] was the name given by the Isle of Zemress refugees to an incredibly ambitious project to construct a [[great work]] that would carry irrigation waters to farms across the [[Segura#Sobral Grasses\|Sobral Grasses]] in [[Segura]]. The land here is not fertile - but with the benefits of the Qanat it could be. The proposed system of reinforced irrigation ditches could transform the sandy soils of the Grasses into productive farmland that would rival the best the best farms in [[the Marches]]. By centring the design around a vast fortified tower that protects the workings that draw water from the river allowing it to defend not just the irrigation system and the surrounding farms but the entire region and territory.

	Everyone in Segura is delighted that the [[Imperial Senate]] has opted to pass a motion ordering the [[commission]] of the Qanat. However there is one issue that is causing significant concern. The Senate have reportedly chosen [[Those_who_worship#Almodin_Okt.C3.ADstis.2C_Priest_of_the_Builder\|Almodin Oktístis]] to design and construct the Qanat. The foreign architect is highly skilled, nobody disputes that, but his work has become increasingly controversial due to the incorporation of heretical designs in his work. The Asavean decorates everything he builds with symbols of his false gods, incorporating statues and symbols of his blasphemous deities into the very structure of the building.		Everyone in Segura is delighted that the [[Imperial Senate]] has opted to pass a motion ordering the [[commission]] of the Qanat. However there is one issue that is causing significant concern. The Senate have reportedly chosen [[Those_who_worship#Almodin_Okt.C3.ADstis.2C_Priest_of_the_Builder\|Almodin Oktístis]] to design and construct the Qanat. The foreign architect is highly skilled, nobody disputes that, but his work has become increasingly controversial due to the incorporation of heretical designs in his work. The Asavean decorates everything he builds with symbols of his false gods, incorporating statues and symbols of his blasphemous deities into the very structure of the building.

Twiggy at 01:54, 18 July 2025

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	Both these latter sets of petitioners offered monetary incentives to secure access to the skills they desire. There seems to be some mild confusion as to why the temple is not interested in taking on aspirant priests. Soldiers and slaves alike seemed surprised that their requests were not accepted. In some cases, another approach was made a few days later offering more money, and one minor noble sent several florid letters claiming a close friendship with a certain powerful Imperial citizen of the League who would vouch for the virtue of his slave.		Both these latter sets of petitioners offered monetary incentives to secure access to the skills they desire. There seems to be some mild confusion as to why the temple is not interested in taking on aspirant priests. Soldiers and slaves alike seemed surprised that their requests were not accepted. In some cases, another approach was made a few days later offering more money, and one minor noble sent several florid letters claiming a close friendship with a certain powerful Imperial citizen of the League who would vouch for the virtue of his slave.

	Ressia i Afanera i Guerra is uncertain how to proceed, and seeks the guidance. While matters such as this might usually be dealt with by the ~~Liason~~, there are clearly serious questions about the purpose of the Temple of the Seven Virtues, and the intentions of the Synod toward Asavea, that must be carefully considered. As such, Ressia wishes to receive the guidance of the Imperial Synod rather than only that of his countryman Franco i Erigo.		Ressia i Afanera i Guerra is uncertain how to proceed, and seeks the guidance. While matters such as this might usually be dealt with by the Liaison, there are clearly serious questions about the purpose of the Temple of the Seven Virtues, and the intentions of the Synod toward Asavea, that must be carefully considered. As such, Ressia wishes to receive the guidance of the Imperial Synod rather than only that of his countryman Franco i Erigo.
	===Permission and Forbiddance===		===Permission and Forbiddance===
	Training a cadre of new Asavean priests will require an investment of [[liao]], but that is not the real problem here. At the moment, as near as Ressia i Afanera i Guerra can tell all the priests of the Way in Nemoria are Imperial citizens. Ordaining Asavean citizens (or slaves) as priests is certainly possible, but at that point they would be able to teach their own disciples, and use the liao ceremonies free of Imperial oversight.		Training a cadre of new Asavean priests will require an investment of [[liao]], but that is not the real problem here. At the moment, as near as Ressia i Afanera i Guerra can tell all the priests of the Way in Nemoria are Imperial citizens. Ordaining Asavean citizens (or slaves) as priests is certainly possible, but at that point they would be able to teach their own disciples, and use the liao ceremonies free of Imperial oversight.

Rafferty: /* A Primer on the Asavean Gods */

2025-06-28T15:46:12Z

A Primer on the Asavean Gods

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	Since the original print run - printed (badly) on poor-quality paper - several further copies have been made, many of them by hand. ('''OOC Note:''' Anyone who wishes can download and print out a copy of this pamphlet ([[File:Asavean_Religion_Pamphlet.pdf]]) - it has been recopied numerous times so there is consequently no standard appearance.)		Since the original print run - printed (badly) on poor-quality paper - several further copies have been made, many of them by hand. ('''OOC Note:''' Anyone who wishes can download and print out a copy of this pamphlet ([[File:Asavean_Religion_Pamphlet.pdf]]) - it has been recopied numerous times so there is consequently no standard appearance.)
			{{Asavean Links}}

Thespaceinvader: /* Overview */

2025-04-16T17:52:30Z

Overview

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	Toward the tail-end of 382YE, a major construction project was completed in Nemoria, sponsored by the Plenum and paid for by the [[Imperial Senate]]. A grand [[Liaison_to_the_Temple_in_Nemoria#The_Temple_of_the_Way_in_Nemoria\|temple of the seven virtues]] was raised, the counterpart to the [[Feroz#The_Temple_of_Balo_and_the_Black_Bull\|Asavean temple]] that stands on the shores of [[the Brass Coast]]. The first Imperial priests took residence at the temple shortly before the Winter Solstice last year, and '''Franco i Erigo'' was appointed as [[Liaison to the Temple in Nemoria\|liaison]] to the Temple.		Toward the tail-end of 382YE, a major construction project was completed in Nemoria, sponsored by the Plenum and paid for by the [[Imperial Senate]]. A grand [[Liaison_to_the_Temple_in_Nemoria#The_Temple_of_the_Way_in_Nemoria\|temple of the seven virtues]] was raised, the counterpart to the [[Feroz#The_Temple_of_Balo_and_the_Black_Bull\|Asavean temple]] that stands on the shores of [[the Brass Coast]]. The first Imperial priests took residence at the temple shortly before the Winter Solstice last year, and '''Franco i Erigo'' was appointed as [[Liaison to the Temple in Nemoria\|liaison]] to the Temple.

	Over the course of the last six months the temple has received many visitors. Some are local pilgrims of [[the Way]], pleased at last to have a true temple where they may practice their faith and receive the services and comfort only true priests may provide them. Many more are interested sight-seers, enthused by the novelty of a new temple to a foreign faith, one that many have heard of but few know much about. There is a frisson of danger or transgression for many of these visitors, of course. In the minds of most Asaveans, the Way is indelibly linked to the zealots of the hated [[Sumaah Republic]], and ~~the~~ the rebellious slaves that periodically seek to sow disruption and cause chaos for the benign Asavean oligarchy.		Over the course of the last six months the temple has received many visitors. Some are local pilgrims of [[the Way]], pleased at last to have a true temple where they may practice their faith and receive the services and comfort only true priests may provide them. Many more are interested sight-seers, enthused by the novelty of a new temple to a foreign faith, one that many have heard of but few know much about. There is a frisson of danger or transgression for many of these visitors, of course. In the minds of most Asaveans, the Way is indelibly linked to the zealots of the hated [[Sumaah Republic]], and the rebellious slaves that periodically seek to sow disruption and cause chaos for the benign Asavean oligarchy.

	Note everyone has welcomed the temple, of course. Most of the opposition to the Temple seems to come from priests of smaller temples - perhaps feeling overshadowed by the striking new structure - and from Plenum families with a grudge against the Empire, or who are particularly rabid in their hatred of Sumaah. "''This temple is nothing more than a veil for insurrection,''" they warn. "''These Imperial priests will conspire with the Sumaah, and seek to overthrow the Plenum!''"		Note everyone has welcomed the temple, of course. Most of the opposition to the Temple seems to come from priests of smaller temples - perhaps feeling overshadowed by the striking new structure - and from Plenum families with a grudge against the Empire, or who are particularly rabid in their hatred of Sumaah. "''This temple is nothing more than a veil for insurrection,''" they warn. "''These Imperial priests will conspire with the Sumaah, and seek to overthrow the Plenum!''"

Emmanovi: inclusive language

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inclusive language

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	The majority of these applicants appear to be lower-ranking individuals looking to improve their social status by attaching themselves to the Temple. A handful are former slaves, inspired particularly by the virtue of [[Ambition]], while there is also a smattering of younger children of minor Plenum families no doubt seeing potential political advantage in associating themselves with the Empire whose star is on the ascendant in Asavean society.		The majority of these applicants appear to be lower-ranking individuals looking to improve their social status by attaching themselves to the Temple. A handful are former slaves, inspired particularly by the virtue of [[Ambition]], while there is also a smattering of younger children of minor Plenum families no doubt seeing potential political advantage in associating themselves with the Empire whose star is on the ascendant in Asavean society.

	According to ''Ressia i Afanera i Guerra'', the wise [[sutannir]] from [[Feroz]] who oversees the day-to-day running of the temple, however, there are several more problematic applicants. A dozen grim-faced ~~men and women~~ of obvious military bearing were particularly insistent on their desire to learn more about the Way. They were especially keen to learn the intricacies of [[liao]] use, especially the ceremonies of [[excommunication]], and [[insight]]. While they had clearly studied the Way, and could recite the doctrines and the teachings of the virtues, Ressia was deeply concerned that they showed little understanding of what they had mastered by rote. He fears their request to become priests is not sincere. Given that several bore the crimson-and-black tattoos indicative of sworn-warriors of the Asavean God of War, he refused to teach them without first receiving permission from a higher authority.		According to ''Ressia i Afanera i Guerra'', the wise [[sutannir]] from [[Feroz]] who oversees the day-to-day running of the temple, however, there are several more problematic applicants. A dozen grim-faced folk of obvious military bearing were particularly insistent on their desire to learn more about the Way. They were especially keen to learn the intricacies of [[liao]] use, especially the ceremonies of [[excommunication]], and [[insight]]. While they had clearly studied the Way, and could recite the doctrines and the teachings of the virtues, Ressia was deeply concerned that they showed little understanding of what they had mastered by rote. He fears their request to become priests is not sincere. Given that several bore the crimson-and-black tattoos indicative of sworn-warriors of the Asavean God of War, he refused to teach them without first receiving permission from a higher authority.

	At the same time, there have been discreet inquiries from a number of higher-ranking slaves, many bearing beautifully calligraphied letters of permission from their owners, petitioning for the right to learn the "unique priestly magics of the Seven Virtues". For the most part these slaves seem interested in the ceremonies that create virtuous [[aura\|auras]], and as with the soldiers show little understanding of the philosophy of the Way.		At the same time, there have been discreet inquiries from a number of higher-ranking slaves, many bearing beautifully calligraphied letters of permission from their owners, petitioning for the right to learn the "unique priestly magics of the Seven Virtues". For the most part these slaves seem interested in the ceremonies that create virtuous [[aura\|auras]], and as with the soldiers show little understanding of the philosophy of the Way.

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	"Ambition, Courage, Fidélité, Fierté, Prospérité, Sagesse, et enfin Vigilance," he said triumphantly.		"Ambition, Courage, Fidélité, Fierté, Prospérité, Sagesse, et enfin Vigilance," he said triumphantly.

	His five friends - who Ressia was unable to not think of as "the other soldiers from his unit" nodded and muttered their agreement. The Freeborn priest could not help but feel a little threatened. When they clustered close, these large, muscular ~~men and women~~, he felt a little like he was standing at the bottom of a well. He had been in Nemoria for nearly nine months now, having arrived along with one of the shipments of white granite, and while he was no connoisseur of Asavean fashion he knew enough to recognise the knee-length togas his six guests were wearing as being exactly the kind of thing off-duty soldiers wore.		His five friends - who Ressia was unable to not think of as "the other soldiers from his unit" nodded and muttered their agreement. The Freeborn priest could not help but feel a little threatened. When they clustered close, these large, muscular people, he felt a little like he was standing at the bottom of a well. He had been in Nemoria for nearly nine months now, having arrived along with one of the shipments of white granite, and while he was no connoisseur of Asavean fashion he knew enough to recognise the knee-length togas his six guests were wearing as being exactly the kind of thing off-duty soldiers wore.

	None of them had made much effort to hide the tattoos on their arms and legs - red and black curving marks. He'd been here long enough to recognise ''those'' as well. Campaign marks, drawn indelibly onto their bodies by the priests of their mysterious God of War. He couldn't identify their meaning but the fact they all more-or-less matched up one to another more or less confirmed that these were all soldiers from the same legion at least. Who had simultaneously all decided they wished to become ''initiés des Sept Vertus'' - initiates of the Seven Virtues.		None of them had made much effort to hide the tattoos on their arms and legs - red and black curving marks. He'd been here long enough to recognise ''those'' as well. Campaign marks, drawn indelibly onto their bodies by the priests of their mysterious God of War. He couldn't identify their meaning but the fact they all more-or-less matched up one to another more or less confirmed that these were all soldiers from the same legion at least. Who had simultaneously all decided they wished to become ''initiés des Sept Vertus'' - initiates of the Seven Virtues.

Hailmur: /* Des Sept Seigneurs de la Vertu */

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Des Sept Seigneurs de la Vertu

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	The majority of these applicants appear to be lower-ranking individuals looking to improve their social status by attaching themselves to the Temple. A handful are former slaves, inspired particularly by the virtue of [[Ambition]], while there is also a smattering of younger children of minor Plenum families no doubt seeing potential political advantage in associating themselves with the Empire whose star is on the ascendant in Asavean society.		The majority of these applicants appear to be lower-ranking individuals looking to improve their social status by attaching themselves to the Temple. A handful are former slaves, inspired particularly by the virtue of [[Ambition]], while there is also a smattering of younger children of minor Plenum families no doubt seeing potential political advantage in associating themselves with the Empire whose star is on the ascendant in Asavean society.

	According to ''Ressia i Afanera i Guerra'', the wise [[~~The_Brass_Coast_religious_beliefs\|~~sutannir]] from [[Feroz]] who oversees the day-to-day running of the temple, however, there are several more problematic applicants. A dozen grim-faced men and women of obvious military bearing were particularly insistent on their desire to learn more about the Way. They were especially keen to learn the intricacies of [[liao]] use, especially the ceremonies of [[excommunication]], and [[insight]]. While they had clearly studied the Way, and could recite the doctrines and the teachings of the virtues, Ressia was deeply concerned that they showed little understanding of what they had mastered by rote. He fears their request to become priests is not sincere. Given that several bore the crimson-and-black tattoos indicative of sworn-warriors of the Asavean God of War, he refused to teach them without first receiving permission from a higher authority.		According to ''Ressia i Afanera i Guerra'', the wise [[sutannir]] from [[Feroz]] who oversees the day-to-day running of the temple, however, there are several more problematic applicants. A dozen grim-faced men and women of obvious military bearing were particularly insistent on their desire to learn more about the Way. They were especially keen to learn the intricacies of [[liao]] use, especially the ceremonies of [[excommunication]], and [[insight]]. While they had clearly studied the Way, and could recite the doctrines and the teachings of the virtues, Ressia was deeply concerned that they showed little understanding of what they had mastered by rote. He fears their request to become priests is not sincere. Given that several bore the crimson-and-black tattoos indicative of sworn-warriors of the Asavean God of War, he refused to teach them without first receiving permission from a higher authority.

	At the same time, there have been discreet inquiries from a number of higher-ranking slaves, many bearing beautifully calligraphied letters of permission from their owners, petitioning for the right to learn the "unique priestly magics of the Seven Virtues". For the most part these slaves seem interested in the ceremonies that create virtuous [[aura\|auras]], and as with the soldiers show little understanding of the philosophy of the Way.		At the same time, there have been discreet inquiries from a number of higher-ranking slaves, many bearing beautifully calligraphied letters of permission from their owners, petitioning for the right to learn the "unique priestly magics of the Seven Virtues". For the most part these slaves seem interested in the ceremonies that create virtuous [[aura\|auras]], and as with the soldiers show little understanding of the philosophy of the Way.

RichardRaynor at 16:22, 22 January 2022

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:382YE]][[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:382YE Summer]][[Category:Recent History]]
	<ic>The man beetled his dark brows and bared his teeth in an expression he obviously thought was a smile.		<ic>The man beetled his dark brows and bared his teeth in an expression he obviously thought was a smile.

Rafferty at 16:02, 1 November 2018

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:382YE]][[Category:Recent History~~]][[Category: Summer Solstice 382YE~~]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:382YE]][[Category:Recent History]]
	<ic>The man beetled his dark brows and bared his teeth in an expression he obviously thought was a smile.		<ic>The man beetled his dark brows and bared his teeth in an expression he obviously thought was a smile.

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	Imperial relations with the [[Asavean Archipelago]] remain stable and reasonably positive. Far to the west, the ancient city of [[Asavean_Archipelago_ports#Nemoria\|Nemoria]] stands as the jewel in the crown of Asavea. Here, the Plenum governs the many provinces, satrapies, and subject nations of the sprawling aristocratic state. Here, the great temples of the myriad Asavean gods send their priests out to minister to their people. Here, the slave-galleys of the richest captains bring the wealth and wonders of the known world for the amusement and prosperity of the Asavean oligarchs. Here, too, come Imperial and [[Sarcophan Delves\|Sarcophan]], and even [[Grendel]] [[fleet\|ship]] merchants, eager to buy fine luxuries, orichalcum, tempest jade, and iridescent gloaming.		Imperial relations with the [[Asavean Archipelago]] remain stable and reasonably positive. Far to the west, the ancient city of [[Asavean_Archipelago_ports#Nemoria\|Nemoria]] stands as the jewel in the crown of Asavea. Here, the Plenum governs the many provinces, satrapies, and subject nations of the sprawling aristocratic state. Here, the great temples of the myriad Asavean gods send their priests out to minister to their people. Here, the slave-galleys of the richest captains bring the wealth and wonders of the known world for the amusement and prosperity of the Asavean oligarchs. Here, too, come Imperial and [[Sarcophan Delves\|Sarcophan]], and even [[Grendel]] [[fleet\|ship]] merchants, eager to buy fine luxuries, orichalcum, tempest jade, and iridescent gloaming.

	Toward the tail-end of 382YE, a major construction project was completed in Nemoria, sponsored by the Plenum and paid for by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]]. A grand [[Liaison_to_the_Temple_in_Nemoria#The_Temple_of_the_Way_in_Nemoria\|temple of the seven virtues]] was raised, the counterpart to the [[Feroz#The_Temple_of_Balo_and_the_Black_Bull\|Asavean temple]] that stands on the shores of [[the Brass Coast]]. The first Imperial priests took residence at the temple shortly before the Winter Solstice last year, and '''Franco i Erigo'' was appointed as [[Liaison to the Temple in Nemoria\|liaison]] to the Temple.		Toward the tail-end of 382YE, a major construction project was completed in Nemoria, sponsored by the Plenum and paid for by the [[Senate]]. A grand [[Liaison_to_the_Temple_in_Nemoria#The_Temple_of_the_Way_in_Nemoria\|temple of the seven virtues]] was raised, the counterpart to the [[Feroz#The_Temple_of_Balo_and_the_Black_Bull\|Asavean temple]] that stands on the shores of [[the Brass Coast]]. The first Imperial priests took residence at the temple shortly before the Winter Solstice last year, and '''Franco i Erigo'' was appointed as [[Liaison to the Temple in Nemoria\|liaison]] to the Temple.

	Over the course of the last six months the temple has received many visitors. Some are local pilgrims of [[the Way]], pleased at last to have a true temple where they may practice their faith and receive the services and comfort only true priests may provide them. Many more are interested sight-seers, enthused by the novelty of a new temple to a foreign faith, one that many have heard of but few know much about. There is a frisson of danger or transgression for many of these visitors, of course. In the minds of most Asaveans, the Way is indelibly linked to the zealots of the hated [[Sumaah Republic]], and the rebellious slaves that periodically seek to sow disruption and cause chaos for the benign Asavean oligarchy.		Over the course of the last six months the temple has received many visitors. Some are local pilgrims of [[the Way]], pleased at last to have a true temple where they may practice their faith and receive the services and comfort only true priests may provide them. Many more are interested sight-seers, enthused by the novelty of a new temple to a foreign faith, one that many have heard of but few know much about. There is a frisson of danger or transgression for many of these visitors, of course. In the minds of most Asaveans, the Way is indelibly linked to the zealots of the hated [[Sumaah Republic]], and the rebellious slaves that periodically seek to sow disruption and cause chaos for the benign Asavean oligarchy.
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	The [[Free_to_live#Yellow_Grain\|Iron Qanat]] was the name given by the Isle of Zemress refugees to an incredibly ambitious project to construct a [[great work]] that would carry irrigation waters to farms across the [[Segura#Sobral Grasses\|Sobral Grasses]] in [[Segura]]. The land here is not fertile - but with the benefits of the Qanat it could be. The proposed system of reinforced irrigation ditches could transform the sandy soils of the Grasses into productive farmland that would rival the best the best farms in [[the Marches]]. By centring the design around a vast fortified tower that protects the workings that draw water from the river allowing it to defend not just the irrigation system and the surrounding farms but the entire region and territory.		The [[Free_to_live#Yellow_Grain\|Iron Qanat]] was the name given by the Isle of Zemress refugees to an incredibly ambitious project to construct a [[great work]] that would carry irrigation waters to farms across the [[Segura#Sobral Grasses\|Sobral Grasses]] in [[Segura]]. The land here is not fertile - but with the benefits of the Qanat it could be. The proposed system of reinforced irrigation ditches could transform the sandy soils of the Grasses into productive farmland that would rival the best the best farms in [[the Marches]]. By centring the design around a vast fortified tower that protects the workings that draw water from the river allowing it to defend not just the irrigation system and the surrounding farms but the entire region and territory.

	Everyone in Segura is delighted that the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] has opted to pass a motion ordering the [[commission]] of the Qanat. However there is one issue that is causing significant concern. The Senate have reportedly chosen [[Those_who_worship#Almodin_Okt.C3.ADstis.2C_Priest_of_the_Builder\|Almodin Oktístis]] to design and construct the Qanat. The foreign architect is highly skilled, nobody disputes that, but his work has become increasingly controversial due to the incorporation of heretical designs in his work. The Asavean decorates everything he builds with symbols of his false gods, incorporating statues and symbols of his blasphemous deities into the very structure of the building.		Everyone in Segura is delighted that the [[Senate]] has opted to pass a motion ordering the [[commission]] of the Qanat. However there is one issue that is causing significant concern. The Senate have reportedly chosen [[Those_who_worship#Almodin_Okt.C3.ADstis.2C_Priest_of_the_Builder\|Almodin Oktístis]] to design and construct the Qanat. The foreign architect is highly skilled, nobody disputes that, but his work has become increasingly controversial due to the incorporation of heretical designs in his work. The Asavean decorates everything he builds with symbols of his false gods, incorporating statues and symbols of his blasphemous deities into the very structure of the building.

	While the Freeborn have recently demonstrated a very relaxed view to the presence of blasphemy across the Coast, accepting the construction of an [[Feroz#The_Temple_of_Balo_and_the_Black_Bull\|Asavean temple]] on their soil, the Zemress Islanders are clearly not used to such tolerance. They are deeply concerned that their new home is about to be despoiled by the presence of some monstrous effigy of the Asavean gods... a leaping bull, or a squid, or something similarly depraved.		While the Freeborn have recently demonstrated a very relaxed view to the presence of blasphemy across the Coast, accepting the construction of an [[Feroz#The_Temple_of_Balo_and_the_Black_Bull\|Asavean temple]] on their soil, the Zemress Islanders are clearly not used to such tolerance. They are deeply concerned that their new home is about to be despoiled by the presence of some monstrous effigy of the Asavean gods... a leaping bull, or a squid, or something similarly depraved.