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Twiggy at 20:09, 15 January 2026

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	When meeting with Lashonar a magician is warned to be careful to avoid direct questions, especially questions to which the only appropriate answers are 'yes' and 'no'. Lashonar reacts unpredictably to questioning; general queries such as "''How are you?''" or those relating to opinion or supposition such as "''Why do you think that is?''" are usually safe. Specific questions are dangerous - one [[Earl#Enchanter\|enchanter]] was struck with a malediction that forced them to verbalise their innermost thoughts as a consequence of asking Lashonar exactly why it was interested in a certain bard.		When meeting with Lashonar a magician is warned to be careful to avoid direct questions, especially questions to which the only appropriate answers are 'yes' and 'no'. Lashonar reacts unpredictably to questioning; general queries such as "''How are you?''" or those relating to opinion or supposition such as "''Why do you think that is?''" are usually safe. Specific questions are dangerous - one [[Earl#Enchanter\|enchanter]] was struck with a malediction that forced them to verbalise their innermost thoughts as a consequence of asking Lashonar exactly why it was interested in a certain bard.

	Heralds of Lashonar often have a bird-like appearance, and many have a reputation for being petty thieves. They are generally as loquacious as the Conscience-of-Kings, and tend to view visits to the mortal ~~Realm~~ as an amusing holiday rather than a serious duty.		Heralds of Lashonar often have a bird-like appearance, and many have a reputation for being petty thieves. They are generally as loquacious as the Conscience-of-Kings, and tend to view visits to the mortal realm as an amusing holiday rather than a serious duty.
	==Concerns==		==Concerns==
	Lashonar exists to communicate, and is quite capable of conversing with itself if it has nobody to talk to. Indeed Lashonar has been observed arguing both sides of a question with equal vigour, and occasionally creates duplicates that appear to house variant personalities, simply for the joy of being able to engage in multiple conversations at once. Lashonar is often characterised as insane, but this is unfair - rather its mind operates very differently from that of a human and it is simply trying to vocalise the many insights that assail it every moment.		Lashonar exists to communicate, and is quite capable of conversing with itself if it has nobody to talk to. Indeed Lashonar has been observed arguing both sides of a question with equal vigour, and occasionally creates duplicates that appear to house variant personalities, simply for the joy of being able to engage in multiple conversations at once. Lashonar is often characterised as insane, but this is unfair - rather its mind operates very differently from that of a human and it is simply trying to vocalise the many insights that assail it every moment.

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	It has a number of other names, and seems to make titles up for itself whenever the fancy takes it. Previous examples include ''Guardian of the Southern Skies'', ''Keeper of the Gates of Wisdom'', ''Eater-of-Silence'', ''Speaker in Dreams'' and ''Conscience-of-Kings''.		It has a number of other names, and seems to make titles up for itself whenever the fancy takes it. Previous examples include ''Guardian of the Southern Skies'', ''Keeper of the Gates of Wisdom'', ''Eater-of-Silence'', ''Speaker in Dreams'' and ''Conscience-of-Kings''.

	===Appearance===		==Appearance==
	Lashonar is either a wyrm - a sinuous body with delicate claws and wide shimmering eyes - or a serpent with a lithe body and spreading feathered wings. Like all eternals of Night it is a clever shapeshifter and takes on other forms as the mood takes it, and refuses to definitively confirm one way or another which is his true form arguing that what people look like is less important than what they say. It is rarely seen in either of these shapes, however. The two most common appearances are as a colourfully-dressed bird-like humanoid usually clad in the style of [[The League]] or [[The Brass Coast]], or as a wall of shifting colours that speaks with several voices.		Lashonar is either a wyrm - a sinuous body with delicate claws and wide shimmering eyes - or a serpent with a lithe body and spreading feathered wings. Like all eternals of Night it is a clever shapeshifter and takes on other forms as the mood takes it, and refuses to definitively confirm one way or another which is his true form arguing that what people look like is less important than what they say. It is rarely seen in either of these shapes, however. The two most common appearances are as a colourfully-dressed bird-like humanoid usually clad in the style of [[The League]] or [[The Brass Coast]], or as a wall of shifting colours that speaks with several voices.

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	Heralds of Lashonar often have a bird-like appearance, and many have a reputation for being petty thieves. They are generally as loquacious as the Conscience-of-Kings, and tend to view visits to the mortal Realm as an amusing holiday rather than a serious duty.		Heralds of Lashonar often have a bird-like appearance, and many have a reputation for being petty thieves. They are generally as loquacious as the Conscience-of-Kings, and tend to view visits to the mortal Realm as an amusing holiday rather than a serious duty.
			==Concerns==
	===Concerns===
	Lashonar exists to communicate, and is quite capable of conversing with itself if it has nobody to talk to. Indeed Lashonar has been observed arguing both sides of a question with equal vigour, and occasionally creates duplicates that appear to house variant personalities, simply for the joy of being able to engage in multiple conversations at once. Lashonar is often characterised as insane, but this is unfair - rather its mind operates very differently from that of a human and it is simply trying to vocalise the many insights that assail it every moment.		Lashonar exists to communicate, and is quite capable of conversing with itself if it has nobody to talk to. Indeed Lashonar has been observed arguing both sides of a question with equal vigour, and occasionally creates duplicates that appear to house variant personalities, simply for the joy of being able to engage in multiple conversations at once. Lashonar is often characterised as insane, but this is unfair - rather its mind operates very differently from that of a human and it is simply trying to vocalise the many insights that assail it every moment.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Lashonar.jpg\|title=Picture from Beth Nichol\|caption=Lashonar loves pictures of itself\|align=right\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Lashonar.jpg\|title=Picture from Beth Nichol\|caption=Lashonar loves pictures of itself\|align=right\|width=250}}
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	It actively opposes efforts to restrict communication; its supporters have several times attempted to overturn laws of heresy and blasphemy that restrict speech. The eternal also dislikes things that restrict free movement - the ability to go to strange places and talk to strange people is a fundamental right of all thinking beings as far as it is concerned. It encourages the creation of embassies, the use of diplomats rather than armies, and the removal of barriers to travel. Its interests in this regard often align with those of the eternal [[Janon]], who opposes anything that restricts mortal ability to follow their passions; the two are believed to be occasional allies.		It actively opposes efforts to restrict communication; its supporters have several times attempted to overturn laws of heresy and blasphemy that restrict speech. The eternal also dislikes things that restrict free movement - the ability to go to strange places and talk to strange people is a fundamental right of all thinking beings as far as it is concerned. It encourages the creation of embassies, the use of diplomats rather than armies, and the removal of barriers to travel. Its interests in this regard often align with those of the eternal [[Janon]], who opposes anything that restricts mortal ability to follow their passions; the two are believed to be occasional allies.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=LashonarHerald.jpg\|caption=Heralds of Lashonar often have bird-like characteristics\|align=right\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=LashonarHerald.jpg\|caption=Heralds of Lashonar often have bird-like characteristics\|align=right\|width=250}}
	===Boons===		==Boons==
	Boons from Lashonar almost always include speech, communication or movement. It has been known to grant enchantments that empower inspirational speech, and curses that do everything from encouraging the target to lie constantly to removing their ability to speak above a whisper - or below a shout. Lashonar is also known to possess magical drinks made from fruit and honey that can remove curses or empower orators to gather great congregations.		Boons from Lashonar almost always include speech, communication or movement. It has been known to grant enchantments that empower inspirational speech, and curses that do everything from encouraging the target to lie constantly to removing their ability to speak above a whisper - or below a shout. Lashonar is also known to possess magical drinks made from fruit and honey that can remove curses or empower orators to gather great congregations.

	It can also grant abilities to travel, and seems to have an affinity for the use of portals matched by few other eternals.		It can also grant abilities to travel, and seems to have an affinity for the use of portals matched by few other eternals.
			===Caucus Forum===
			The Caucus Form is a magical chamber that exists part-way between the mortal world and the [[Realms#Night\|Night realm]], much like those chambers that exist on the other side of many [[regio]]. This one, however, has unique properties. Lashonar can cause the chamber to connect to other regio, allowing mortals to enter from different parts of the world. Within the Empire this most often means a connection to the [[Anvil#The_Hall_of_Worlds\|Hall of Worlds]] or more rarely a direct connection to the [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|Imperial regio]]. The purpose of the Forum is to allow two (or occasionally more) groups to come together to communicate in safety. Lashonar is very clear that ''any'' violence in the chamber will be met with immediate, swift, and long-lasting reprisals including loss of access to the Caucus Forum. While the eternal is generally considered quite relaxed and peaceful, it is difficult to predict what form their wrath might take - and it is notable that to date nobody has ever chosen to risk it. At the very least, when Imperial citizens use the Caucus Forum it is often as the result of a [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] request from the [[Archmage of Night]] meaning that any meeting is likely to be held under the auspices of [[Archmage#Parely\|parley]] as well.

			The Empire has made good use of the Caucus Forum in the past to speak with allies and enemies alike. It has been used to establish initial contact with unfamiliar nations, to negotiate treaties, to meet with clandestine organisations, to discuss matters of culture and philosophy, and everything in between. Other nations also make use of the Forum - it is common for the [[Thule]] in particular to do much of their diplomacy via the Caucus Forum, and the [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarmish]] are likewise known to favour it as a way to meet with foreigners without needing to leave the comfort of their mansions.

			In the past, Lashonar has provided the Archmage of Night with the privilege of always being able to call the Caucus Forum, and to indicate who they would wish to speak to. When the relationship between the Conclave and Lashonar [[Hey_now_how_you_doing%3F#Mutinous_Chattering_(Lashonar)\|soured slightly]] in Autumn 386YE, it withdrew this boon. The Archmage can still request the use of the Forum via plenipotentiary, but Lashonar [[Has reared himself a throne#Forum\|no longer grants]] privileged access.

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	===Appearance===		===Appearance===
	Lashonar is a wyrm - a sinuous body with delicate claws and wide shimmering eyes~~. It is very rare indeed to encounter Lashonar in this shape~~. Like all eternals of Night it is a clever shapeshifter and takes on other forms as the mood takes it. The two most common appearances are as a colourfully-dressed bird-like ~~man or woman~~ usually clad in the style of [[The League]] or [[The Brass Coast]], or as a wall of shifting colours that speaks with several voices.		Lashonar is either a wyrm - a sinuous body with delicate claws and wide shimmering eyes - or a serpent with a lithe body and spreading feathered wings. Like all eternals of Night it is a clever shapeshifter and takes on other forms as the mood takes it, and refuses to definitively confirm one way or another which is his true form arguing that what people look like is less important than what they say. It is rarely seen in either of these shapes, however. The two most common appearances are as a colourfully-dressed bird-like humanoid usually clad in the style of [[The League]] or [[The Brass Coast]], or as a wall of shifting colours that speaks with several voices.

	To say Lashonar is talkative would be an understatement of epic proportions. It is almost constantly speaking, humming, whistling or making some other quiet noise. It flicks from subject to subject erratically, and appears to have a very short attention span - but is capable of suddenly circling back round to surprise those it is talking to with sudden insights or queries.		To say Lashonar is talkative would be an understatement of epic proportions. It is almost constantly speaking, humming, whistling or making some other quiet noise. It flicks from subject to subject erratically, and appears to have a very short attention span - but is capable of suddenly circling back round to surprise those it is talking to with sudden insights or queries.

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	===Appearance===		===Appearance===
	Lashonar is a ~~serpent~~ - a sinuous body with ~~great feathered wings who seems at home in the air or on the ground~~. It is very rare indeed to encounter Lashonar in this shape. Like all eternals of Night it is a clever shapeshifter and takes on other forms as the mood takes it. The two most common appearances are as a colourfully-dressed bird-like man or woman usually clad in the style of [[The League]] or [[The Brass Coast]], or as a wall of shifting colours that speaks with several voices.		Lashonar is a wyrm - a sinuous body with delicate claws and wide shimmering eyes. It is very rare indeed to encounter Lashonar in this shape. Like all eternals of Night it is a clever shapeshifter and takes on other forms as the mood takes it. The two most common appearances are as a colourfully-dressed bird-like man or woman usually clad in the style of [[The League]] or [[The Brass Coast]], or as a wall of shifting colours that speaks with several voices.

	To say Lashonar is talkative would be an understatement of epic proportions. It is almost constantly speaking, humming, whistling or making some other quiet noise. It flicks from subject to subject erratically, and appears to have a very short attention span - but is capable of suddenly circling back round to surprise those it is talking to with sudden insights or queries.		To say Lashonar is talkative would be an understatement of epic proportions. It is almost constantly speaking, humming, whistling or making some other quiet noise. It flicks from subject to subject erratically, and appears to have a very short attention span - but is capable of suddenly circling back round to surprise those it is talking to with sudden insights or queries.

Hailmur at 19:58, 4 July 2024

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Hastur: /* Appearance */

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	When meeting with Lashonar a magician is warned to be careful to avoid direct questions, especially questions to which the only appropriate answers are 'yes' and 'no'. Lashonar reacts unpredictably to questioning; general queries such as "''How are you?''" or those relating to opinion or supposition such as "''Why do you think that is?''" are usually safe. Specific questions are dangerous - one [[Earl#Enchanter\|enchanter]] was struck with a malediction that forced them to verbalise their innermost thoughts as a consequence of asking Lashonar exactly why it was interested in a certain bard.		When meeting with Lashonar a magician is warned to be careful to avoid direct questions, especially questions to which the only appropriate answers are 'yes' and 'no'. Lashonar reacts unpredictably to questioning; general queries such as "''How are you?''" or those relating to opinion or supposition such as "''Why do you think that is?''" are usually safe. Specific questions are dangerous - one [[Earl#Enchanter\|enchanter]] was struck with a malediction that forced them to verbalise their innermost thoughts as a consequence of asking Lashonar exactly why it was interested in a certain bard.

	Heralds of Lashonar often have a bird-like appearance, and many have a reputation for being petty thieves. They are generally as loquacious as the Conscience-of-Kings, and tend to view visits to the mortal Realm as an amusing holiday rather than a serious duty..		Heralds of Lashonar often have a bird-like appearance, and many have a reputation for being petty thieves. They are generally as loquacious as the Conscience-of-Kings, and tend to view visits to the mortal Realm as an amusing holiday rather than a serious duty.

	===Concerns===		===Concerns===

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	As with all the winged-serpents, there is a more complex side to Lashonar that is easy to overlook. It encourages others to communicate because it is endlessly fascinated by the ways mortals use words to influence each other, especially how they change the feelings and emotions of others. It loves to hear stories of how people change the attitudes of others, or effect actual changes through speech.		As with all the winged-serpents, there is a more complex side to Lashonar that is easy to overlook. It encourages others to communicate because it is endlessly fascinated by the ways mortals use words to influence each other, especially how they change the feelings and emotions of others. It loves to hear stories of how people change the attitudes of others, or effect actual changes through speech.

			It actively opposes efforts to restrict communication; its supporters have several times attempted to overturn laws of heresy and blasphemy that restrict speech. The eternal also dislikes things that restrict free movement - the ability to go to strange places and talk to strange people is a fundamental right of all thinking beings as far as it is concerned. It encourages the creation of embassies, the use of diplomats rather than armies, and the removal of barriers to travel. Its interests in this regard often align with those of the eternal [[Janon]], who opposes anything that restricts mortal ability to follow their passions; the two are believed to be occasional allies.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=LashonarHerald.jpg\|caption=Heralds of Lashonar often have bird-like characteristics\|align=right\|width=300}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=LashonarHerald.jpg\|caption=Heralds of Lashonar often have bird-like characteristics\|align=right\|width=300}}
	It actively opposes efforts to restrict communication; its supporters have several times attempted to overturn laws of heresy and blasphemy that restrict speech. The eternal also dislikes things that restrict free movement - the ability to go to strange places and talk to strange people is a fundamental right of all thinking beings as far as it is concerned. It encourages the creation of embassies, the use of diplomats rather than armies, and the removal of barriers to travel. Its interests in this regard often align with those of the eternal [[Janon]], who opposes anything that restricts mortal ability to follow their passions; the two are believed to be occasional allies.

	===Boons===		===Boons===
	Boons from Lashonar almost always include speech, communication or movement. It has been known to grant enchantments that empower inspirational speech, and curses that do everything from encouraging the target to lie constantly to removing their ability to speak above a whisper - or below a shout. Lashonar is also known to possess magical drinks made from fruit and honey that can remove curses or empower orators to gather great congregations.		Boons from Lashonar almost always include speech, communication or movement. It has been known to grant enchantments that empower inspirational speech, and curses that do everything from encouraging the target to lie constantly to removing their ability to speak above a whisper - or below a shout. Lashonar is also known to possess magical drinks made from fruit and honey that can remove curses or empower orators to gather great congregations.

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	===Appearance===		===Appearance===
	Lashonar is a serpent - a sinuous body with great feathered wings who seems at home in the air or on the ground. It is very rare indeed to encounter Lashonar in this shape. Like all eternals of Night it is a clever shapeshifter and takes on other forms as the mood takes it. The two most common appearances are as a colourfully-dressed bird-like man or woman usually clad in the style of [[The League]] or [[The Brass Coast]], or as a wall of shifting colours that speaks with several voices.		Lashonar is a serpent - a sinuous body with great feathered wings who seems at home in the air or on the ground. It is very rare indeed to encounter Lashonar in this shape. Like all eternals of Night it is a clever shapeshifter and takes on other forms as the mood takes it. The two most common appearances are as a colourfully-dressed bird-like man or woman usually clad in the style of [[The League]] or [[The Brass Coast]], or as a wall of shifting colours that speaks with several voices.

			To say Lashonar is talkative would be an understatement of epic proportions. It is almost constantly speaking, humming, whistling or making some other quiet noise. It flicks from subject to subject erratically, and appears to have a very short attention span - but is capable of suddenly circling back round to surprise those it is talking to with sudden insights or queries.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=IconLashonar.jpg\|caption=A weltsilver medallion depicting one of Lashonar's common forms.\|title=Items such as these are often given as gifts by Lashonar and commonly possess abilities similar to those of a [[Pauper's Key]]. They have in the past been used as proof that the bearer is an [[Religious Crimes#Idolatry\|idolator]].\|align=right\|width=300}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=IconLashonar.jpg\|caption=A weltsilver medallion depicting one of Lashonar's common forms.\|title=Items such as these are often given as gifts by Lashonar and commonly possess abilities similar to those of a [[Pauper's Key]]. They have in the past been used as proof that the bearer is an [[Religious Crimes#Idolatry\|idolator]].\|align=right\|width=300}}
	To say Lashonar is talkative would be an understatement of epic proportions. It is almost constantly speaking, humming, whistling or making some other quiet noise. It flicks from subject to subject erratically, and appears to have a very short attention span - but is capable of suddenly circling back round to surprise those it is talking to with sudden insights or queries.

	When meeting with Lashonar a magician is warned to be careful to avoid direct questions, especially questions to which the only appropriate answers are 'yes' and 'no'. Lashonar reacts unpredictably to questioning; general queries such as "''How are you?''" or those relating to opinion or supposition such as "''Why do you think that is?''" are usually safe. Specific questions are dangerous - one [[Earl#Enchanter\|enchanter]] was struck with a malediction that forced them to verbalise their innermost thoughts as a consequence of asking Lashonar exactly why it was interested in a certain bard.		When meeting with Lashonar a magician is warned to be careful to avoid direct questions, especially questions to which the only appropriate answers are 'yes' and 'no'. Lashonar reacts unpredictably to questioning; general queries such as "''How are you?''" or those relating to opinion or supposition such as "''Why do you think that is?''" are usually safe. Specific questions are dangerous - one [[Earl#Enchanter\|enchanter]] was struck with a malediction that forced them to verbalise their innermost thoughts as a consequence of asking Lashonar exactly why it was interested in a certain bard.

	Heralds of Lashonar often have a bird-like appearance, and many have a reputation for being petty thieves. They are generally as loquacious as the Conscience-of-Kings, and tend to view visits to the mortal Realm as an amusing holiday rather than a serious duty..		Heralds of Lashonar often have a bird-like appearance, and many have a reputation for being petty thieves. They are generally as loquacious as the Conscience-of-Kings, and tend to view visits to the mortal Realm as an amusing holiday rather than a serious duty..
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=Lashonar.jpg\|title=Picture from Beth Nichol\|caption=Lashonar loves pictures of itself\|align=right\|width=336\|height=450}}~~
	===Concerns===		===Concerns===
	Lashonar exists to communicate, and is quite capable of conversing with itself if it has nobody to talk to. Indeed Lashonar has been observed arguing both sides of a question with equal vigour, and occasionally creates duplicates that appear to house variant personalities, simply for the joy of being able to engage in multiple conversations at once. Lashonar is often characterised as insane, but this is unfair - rather its mind operates very differently from that of a human and it is simply trying to vocalise the many insights that assail it every moment.		Lashonar exists to communicate, and is quite capable of conversing with itself if it has nobody to talk to. Indeed Lashonar has been observed arguing both sides of a question with equal vigour, and occasionally creates duplicates that appear to house variant personalities, simply for the joy of being able to engage in multiple conversations at once. Lashonar is often characterised as insane, but this is unfair - rather its mind operates very differently from that of a human and it is simply trying to vocalise the many insights that assail it every moment.
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Lashonar.jpg\|title=Picture from Beth Nichol\|caption=Lashonar loves pictures of itself\|align=right\|width=336\|height=350}}
	All forms of active communication are important to Lashonar. It is largely disinterested in written works, pamphlets, or similar texts with the single exception of personal letters (especially love letters) which it is believed to eat after it has read them. Previous experience with Lashonar has shown the being to be far more interested in hearing the recital of doggerel by a small child than in receiving an entire book full of the finest examples of Wintermark poetry.		All forms of active communication are important to Lashonar. It is largely disinterested in written works, pamphlets, or similar texts with the single exception of personal letters (especially love letters) which it is believed to eat after it has read them. Previous experience with Lashonar has shown the being to be far more interested in hearing the recital of doggerel by a small child than in receiving an entire book full of the finest examples of Wintermark poetry.

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	As with all the winged-serpents, there is a more complex side to Lashonar that is easy to overlook. It encourages others to communicate because it is endlessly fascinated by the ways mortals use words to influence each other, especially how they change the feelings and emotions of others. It loves to hear stories of how people change the attitudes of others, or effect actual changes through speech.		As with all the winged-serpents, there is a more complex side to Lashonar that is easy to overlook. It encourages others to communicate because it is endlessly fascinated by the ways mortals use words to influence each other, especially how they change the feelings and emotions of others. It loves to hear stories of how people change the attitudes of others, or effect actual changes through speech.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=LashonarHerald.jpg\|caption=Heralds of Lashonar often have bird-like characteristics\|align=right\|width=~~600~~}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=LashonarHerald.jpg\|caption=Heralds of Lashonar often have bird-like characteristics\|align=right\|width=300}}
	It actively opposes efforts to restrict communication; its supporters have several times attempted to overturn laws of heresy and blasphemy that restrict speech. The eternal also dislikes things that restrict free movement - the ability to go to strange places and talk to strange people is a fundamental right of all thinking beings as far as it is concerned. It encourages the creation of embassies, the use of diplomats rather than armies, and the removal of barriers to travel. Its interests in this regard often align with those of the eternal [[Janon]], who opposes anything that restricts mortal ability to follow their passions; the two are believed to be occasional allies.		It actively opposes efforts to restrict communication; its supporters have several times attempted to overturn laws of heresy and blasphemy that restrict speech. The eternal also dislikes things that restrict free movement - the ability to go to strange places and talk to strange people is a fundamental right of all thinking beings as far as it is concerned. It encourages the creation of embassies, the use of diplomats rather than armies, and the removal of barriers to travel. Its interests in this regard often align with those of the eternal [[Janon]], who opposes anything that restricts mortal ability to follow their passions; the two are believed to be occasional allies.

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=LashonarArt.~~png~~\|title="Speaker in Dreams" by Marcher artist James Riverbank. Painted in 258YE it was purchased by the then Archmage of Night Savannah i Riqueza and gifted to Lashonar as thanks for its work in protecting a delegation of merchant-venturers from the Sarcophan Delves\|caption=Lashonar the Loquacious sometimes appears as a wall of colours\|align=left\|width=400}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=LashonarArt.jpg\|title="Speaker in Dreams" by Marcher artist James Riverbank. Painted in 258YE it was purchased by the then Archmage of Night Savannah i Riqueza and gifted to Lashonar as thanks for its work in protecting a delegation of merchant-venturers from the Sarcophan Delves\|caption=Lashonar the Loquacious sometimes appears as a wall of colours\|align=left\|width=400}}
	==Eternal of Night==		==Eternal of Night==
	===Sobriquets===		===Sobriquets===

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			{{CaptionedImage\|file=LashonarArt.png\|title="Speaker in Dreams" by Marcher artist James Riverbank. Painted in 258YE it was purchased by the then Archmage of Night Savannah i Riqueza and gifted to Lashonar as thanks for its work in protecting a delegation of merchant-venturers from the Sarcophan Delves\|caption=Lashonar the Loquacious sometimes appears as a wall of colours\|align=left\|width=400}}
	==Eternal of Night==		==Eternal of Night==
	===Sobriquets===		===Sobriquets===

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	To say Lashonar is talkative would be an understatement of epic proportions. It is almost constantly speaking, humming, whistling or making some other quiet noise. It flicks from subject to subject erratically, and appears to have a very short attention span - but is capable of suddenly circling back round to surprise those it is talking to with sudden insights or queries.		To say Lashonar is talkative would be an understatement of epic proportions. It is almost constantly speaking, humming, whistling or making some other quiet noise. It flicks from subject to subject erratically, and appears to have a very short attention span - but is capable of suddenly circling back round to surprise those it is talking to with sudden insights or queries.
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	When meeting with Lashonar a magician is warned to be careful to avoid direct questions, especially questions to which the only appropriate answers are 'yes' and 'no'. Lashonar reacts unpredictably to questioning; general queries such as "''How are you?''" or those relating to opinion or supposition such as "''Why do you think that is?''" are usually safe. Specific questions are dangerous - one [[Earl#Enchanter\|enchanter]] was struck with a malediction that forced them to verbalise their innermost thoughts as a consequence of asking Lashonar exactly why it was interested in a certain bard.		When meeting with Lashonar a magician is warned to be careful to avoid direct questions, especially questions to which the only appropriate answers are 'yes' and 'no'. Lashonar reacts unpredictably to questioning; general queries such as "''How are you?''" or those relating to opinion or supposition such as "''Why do you think that is?''" are usually safe. Specific questions are dangerous - one [[Earl#Enchanter\|enchanter]] was struck with a malediction that forced them to verbalise their innermost thoughts as a consequence of asking Lashonar exactly why it was interested in a certain bard.

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	===Concerns===		===Concerns===
	Lashonar exists to communicate, and is quite capable of conversing with itself if it has nobody to talk to. Indeed Lashonar has been observed arguing both sides of a question with equal vigour, and occasionally creates duplicates that appear to house variant personalities, simply for the joy of being able to engage in multiple conversations at once. Lashonar is often characterised as insane, but this is unfair - rather its mind operates very differently from that of a human and it is simply trying to vocalise the many insights that assail it every moment.		Lashonar exists to communicate, and is quite capable of conversing with itself if it has nobody to talk to. Indeed Lashonar has been observed arguing both sides of a question with equal vigour, and occasionally creates duplicates that appear to house variant personalities, simply for the joy of being able to engage in multiple conversations at once. Lashonar is often characterised as insane, but this is unfair - rather its mind operates very differently from that of a human and it is simply trying to vocalise the many insights that assail it every moment.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Lashonar.jpg\|title=Picture from Beth Nichol\|caption=Lashonar loves pictures of itself\|align=right\|width=~~336\|height=350~~}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Lashonar.jpg\|title=Picture from Beth Nichol\|caption=Lashonar loves pictures of itself\|align=right\|width=250}}
	All forms of active communication are important to Lashonar. It is largely disinterested in written works, pamphlets, or similar texts with the single exception of personal letters (especially love letters) which it is believed to eat after it has read them. Previous experience with Lashonar has shown the being to be far more interested in hearing the recital of doggerel by a small child than in receiving an entire book full of the finest examples of Wintermark poetry.		All forms of active communication are important to Lashonar. It is largely disinterested in written works, pamphlets, or similar texts with the single exception of personal letters (especially love letters) which it is believed to eat after it has read them. Previous experience with Lashonar has shown the being to be far more interested in hearing the recital of doggerel by a small child than in receiving an entire book full of the finest examples of Wintermark poetry.

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	It actively opposes efforts to restrict communication; its supporters have several times attempted to overturn laws of heresy and blasphemy that restrict speech. The eternal also dislikes things that restrict free movement - the ability to go to strange places and talk to strange people is a fundamental right of all thinking beings as far as it is concerned. It encourages the creation of embassies, the use of diplomats rather than armies, and the removal of barriers to travel. Its interests in this regard often align with those of the eternal [[Janon]], who opposes anything that restricts mortal ability to follow their passions; the two are believed to be occasional allies.		It actively opposes efforts to restrict communication; its supporters have several times attempted to overturn laws of heresy and blasphemy that restrict speech. The eternal also dislikes things that restrict free movement - the ability to go to strange places and talk to strange people is a fundamental right of all thinking beings as far as it is concerned. It encourages the creation of embassies, the use of diplomats rather than armies, and the removal of barriers to travel. Its interests in this regard often align with those of the eternal [[Janon]], who opposes anything that restricts mortal ability to follow their passions; the two are believed to be occasional allies.
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	===Boons===		===Boons===
	Boons from Lashonar almost always include speech, communication or movement. It has been known to grant enchantments that empower inspirational speech, and curses that do everything from encouraging the target to lie constantly to removing their ability to speak above a whisper - or below a shout. Lashonar is also known to possess magical drinks made from fruit and honey that can remove curses or empower orators to gather great congregations.		Boons from Lashonar almost always include speech, communication or movement. It has been known to grant enchantments that empower inspirational speech, and curses that do everything from encouraging the target to lie constantly to removing their ability to speak above a whisper - or below a shout. Lashonar is also known to possess magical drinks made from fruit and honey that can remove curses or empower orators to gather great congregations.