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Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial army" to "[[Army"

2026-01-16T09:44:26Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial army" to "[[Army"

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	With a definite identity for the attackers, research began in earnest. A disturbing picture appeared. In the aftermath of the [[382YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Leviathan_Wakes_(Spiral)\|battle of Solen's Doubt]], the decisive engagement against the Grendel in spring 382YE that awoke the {{Black Plateau}} to its current malignant state, several dozen sentinels left the [[Citadel Guard]]. They settled an abandoned spire on the border between Ankra, [[Spiral#Cinion\|Cinion]], Ossuary, and [[Spiral#Screed\|Screed]]. There, they isolated themselves from the outside world, making as little contact as possible and talking to their neighbouring spires only when necessary.		With a definite identity for the attackers, research began in earnest. A disturbing picture appeared. In the aftermath of the [[382YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Leviathan_Wakes_(Spiral)\|battle of Solen's Doubt]], the decisive engagement against the Grendel in spring 382YE that awoke the {{Black Plateau}} to its current malignant state, several dozen sentinels left the [[Citadel Guard]]. They settled an abandoned spire on the border between Ankra, [[Spiral#Cinion\|Cinion]], Ossuary, and [[Spiral#Screed\|Screed]]. There, they isolated themselves from the outside world, making as little contact as possible and talking to their neighbouring spires only when necessary.

	When the rebellion inspired by the concedence of Spiral to the League began, the Spire of Black Glass finally reached out. Making contact with ''Caela of the Silver Flame'' they offered to take up arms in defence of "''the only reasonable people left in this Empire''", a turn of phrase that prompted immediate concerns. A somewhat worrying truth emerged. The Spire of Black Glass were all afflicted with a deep suspicion of both their neighbours and other Imperial nations, convinced that when the {{Black Plateau}} was awoken its influence began spreading throughout the entire Empire. They began reading signs into every event that had occurred over the last four years, perceiving a deeper [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Truth\|truth]] that was for some reason invisible to their fellows. They saw dark and threatening symbolism in the statements of the [[Synod]], patterns in the [[alignment]] of [[eternal\|eternals]] with the [[Conclave]], grim omens in the movements of [[~~Imperial army~~\|Imperial armies]], even interpreting messages from [[The_Throne#Address_the_Empire\|addresses]] by [[the Throne]] in ways that make little sense to those outside the [[Spire#Citadels\|citadel]]. They believed themselves to be the last true heroes of a fallen Empire; the ones who would save the world from the corruption of the {{Black Plateau}}. In their twisted world, everyone else was a servant of powers more dark and ancient than mortal minds could comprehend.		When the rebellion inspired by the concedence of Spiral to the League began, the Spire of Black Glass finally reached out. Making contact with ''Caela of the Silver Flame'' they offered to take up arms in defence of "''the only reasonable people left in this Empire''", a turn of phrase that prompted immediate concerns. A somewhat worrying truth emerged. The Spire of Black Glass were all afflicted with a deep suspicion of both their neighbours and other Imperial nations, convinced that when the {{Black Plateau}} was awoken its influence began spreading throughout the entire Empire. They began reading signs into every event that had occurred over the last four years, perceiving a deeper [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Truth\|truth]] that was for some reason invisible to their fellows. They saw dark and threatening symbolism in the statements of the [[Synod]], patterns in the [[alignment]] of [[eternal\|eternals]] with the [[Conclave]], grim omens in the movements of [[Army\|Imperial armies]], even interpreting messages from [[The_Throne#Address_the_Empire\|addresses]] by [[the Throne]] in ways that make little sense to those outside the [[Spire#Citadels\|citadel]]. They believed themselves to be the last true heroes of a fallen Empire; the ones who would save the world from the corruption of the {{Black Plateau}}. In their twisted world, everyone else was a servant of powers more dark and ancient than mortal minds could comprehend.

	When asked why she would willingly align herself with such people, Caela is blunt: the rebellion could not afford to turn aside a single ally. She did what she had to do to keep her people safe, and she will not apologise for taking the least bad choice available to her. However, if the Spire of Black Glass has turned to open violence, she has no hesitation in disavowing them. They are killing innocents and jeopardising a fragile peace, and no follower of hers would object if the Empire were to execute these violent criminals. Word from other former rebel leaders agrees wholeheartedly with this sentiment.		When asked why she would willingly align herself with such people, Caela is blunt: the rebellion could not afford to turn aside a single ally. She did what she had to do to keep her people safe, and she will not apologise for taking the least bad choice available to her. However, if the Spire of Black Glass has turned to open violence, she has no hesitation in disavowing them. They are killing innocents and jeopardising a fragile peace, and no follower of hers would object if the Empire were to execute these violent criminals. Word from other former rebel leaders agrees wholeheartedly with this sentiment.

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

2026-01-16T09:38:19Z

Text replacement - "Synod" to "Synod"

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	With a definite identity for the attackers, research began in earnest. A disturbing picture appeared. In the aftermath of the [[382YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Leviathan_Wakes_(Spiral)\|battle of Solen's Doubt]], the decisive engagement against the Grendel in spring 382YE that awoke the {{Black Plateau}} to its current malignant state, several dozen sentinels left the [[Citadel Guard]]. They settled an abandoned spire on the border between Ankra, [[Spiral#Cinion\|Cinion]], Ossuary, and [[Spiral#Screed\|Screed]]. There, they isolated themselves from the outside world, making as little contact as possible and talking to their neighbouring spires only when necessary.		With a definite identity for the attackers, research began in earnest. A disturbing picture appeared. In the aftermath of the [[382YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Leviathan_Wakes_(Spiral)\|battle of Solen's Doubt]], the decisive engagement against the Grendel in spring 382YE that awoke the {{Black Plateau}} to its current malignant state, several dozen sentinels left the [[Citadel Guard]]. They settled an abandoned spire on the border between Ankra, [[Spiral#Cinion\|Cinion]], Ossuary, and [[Spiral#Screed\|Screed]]. There, they isolated themselves from the outside world, making as little contact as possible and talking to their neighbouring spires only when necessary.

	When the rebellion inspired by the concedence of Spiral to the League began, the Spire of Black Glass finally reached out. Making contact with ''Caela of the Silver Flame'' they offered to take up arms in defence of "''the only reasonable people left in this Empire''", a turn of phrase that prompted immediate concerns. A somewhat worrying truth emerged. The Spire of Black Glass were all afflicted with a deep suspicion of both their neighbours and other Imperial nations, convinced that when the {{Black Plateau}} was awoken its influence began spreading throughout the entire Empire. They began reading signs into every event that had occurred over the last four years, perceiving a deeper [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Truth\|truth]] that was for some reason invisible to their fellows. They saw dark and threatening symbolism in the statements of the [[~~Synod\|~~Synod]], patterns in the [[alignment]] of [[eternal\|eternals]] with the [[Conclave]], grim omens in the movements of [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]], even interpreting messages from [[The_Throne#Address_the_Empire\|addresses]] by [[the Throne]] in ways that make little sense to those outside the [[Spire#Citadels\|citadel]]. They believed themselves to be the last true heroes of a fallen Empire; the ones who would save the world from the corruption of the {{Black Plateau}}. In their twisted world, everyone else was a servant of powers more dark and ancient than mortal minds could comprehend.		When the rebellion inspired by the concedence of Spiral to the League began, the Spire of Black Glass finally reached out. Making contact with ''Caela of the Silver Flame'' they offered to take up arms in defence of "''the only reasonable people left in this Empire''", a turn of phrase that prompted immediate concerns. A somewhat worrying truth emerged. The Spire of Black Glass were all afflicted with a deep suspicion of both their neighbours and other Imperial nations, convinced that when the {{Black Plateau}} was awoken its influence began spreading throughout the entire Empire. They began reading signs into every event that had occurred over the last four years, perceiving a deeper [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Truth\|truth]] that was for some reason invisible to their fellows. They saw dark and threatening symbolism in the statements of the [[Synod]], patterns in the [[alignment]] of [[eternal\|eternals]] with the [[Conclave]], grim omens in the movements of [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]], even interpreting messages from [[The_Throne#Address_the_Empire\|addresses]] by [[the Throne]] in ways that make little sense to those outside the [[Spire#Citadels\|citadel]]. They believed themselves to be the last true heroes of a fallen Empire; the ones who would save the world from the corruption of the {{Black Plateau}}. In their twisted world, everyone else was a servant of powers more dark and ancient than mortal minds could comprehend.

	When asked why she would willingly align herself with such people, Caela is blunt: the rebellion could not afford to turn aside a single ally. She did what she had to do to keep her people safe, and she will not apologise for taking the least bad choice available to her. However, if the Spire of Black Glass has turned to open violence, she has no hesitation in disavowing them. They are killing innocents and jeopardising a fragile peace, and no follower of hers would object if the Empire were to execute these violent criminals. Word from other former rebel leaders agrees wholeheartedly with this sentiment.		When asked why she would willingly align herself with such people, Caela is blunt: the rebellion could not afford to turn aside a single ally. She did what she had to do to keep her people safe, and she will not apologise for taking the least bad choice available to her. However, if the Spire of Black Glass has turned to open violence, she has no hesitation in disavowing them. They are killing innocents and jeopardising a fragile peace, and no follower of hers would object if the Empire were to execute these violent criminals. Word from other former rebel leaders agrees wholeheartedly with this sentiment.

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

2026-01-15T21:28:05Z

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

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	With a definite identity for the attackers, research began in earnest. A disturbing picture appeared. In the aftermath of the [[382YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Leviathan_Wakes_(Spiral)\|battle of Solen's Doubt]], the decisive engagement against the Grendel in spring 382YE that awoke the {{Black Plateau}} to its current malignant state, several dozen sentinels left the [[Citadel Guard]]. They settled an abandoned spire on the border between Ankra, [[Spiral#Cinion\|Cinion]], Ossuary, and [[Spiral#Screed\|Screed]]. There, they isolated themselves from the outside world, making as little contact as possible and talking to their neighbouring spires only when necessary.		With a definite identity for the attackers, research began in earnest. A disturbing picture appeared. In the aftermath of the [[382YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Leviathan_Wakes_(Spiral)\|battle of Solen's Doubt]], the decisive engagement against the Grendel in spring 382YE that awoke the {{Black Plateau}} to its current malignant state, several dozen sentinels left the [[Citadel Guard]]. They settled an abandoned spire on the border between Ankra, [[Spiral#Cinion\|Cinion]], Ossuary, and [[Spiral#Screed\|Screed]]. There, they isolated themselves from the outside world, making as little contact as possible and talking to their neighbouring spires only when necessary.

	When the rebellion inspired by the concedence of Spiral to the League began, the Spire of Black Glass finally reached out. Making contact with ''Caela of the Silver Flame'' they offered to take up arms in defence of "''the only reasonable people left in this Empire''", a turn of phrase that prompted immediate concerns. A somewhat worrying truth emerged. The Spire of Black Glass were all afflicted with a deep suspicion of both their neighbours and other Imperial nations, convinced that when the {{Black Plateau}} was awoken its influence began spreading throughout the entire Empire. They began reading signs into every event that had occurred over the last four years, perceiving a deeper [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Truth\|truth]] that was for some reason invisible to their fellows. They saw dark and threatening symbolism in the statements of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod\|Synod]], patterns in the [[alignment]] of [[eternal\|eternals]] with the [[Conclave]], grim omens in the movements of [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]], even interpreting messages from [[The_Throne#Address_the_Empire\|addresses]] by [[the Throne]] in ways that make little sense to those outside the [[Spire#Citadels\|citadel]]. They believed themselves to be the last true heroes of a fallen Empire; the ones who would save the world from the corruption of the {{Black Plateau}}. In their twisted world, everyone else was a servant of powers more dark and ancient than mortal minds could comprehend.		When the rebellion inspired by the concedence of Spiral to the League began, the Spire of Black Glass finally reached out. Making contact with ''Caela of the Silver Flame'' they offered to take up arms in defence of "''the only reasonable people left in this Empire''", a turn of phrase that prompted immediate concerns. A somewhat worrying truth emerged. The Spire of Black Glass were all afflicted with a deep suspicion of both their neighbours and other Imperial nations, convinced that when the {{Black Plateau}} was awoken its influence began spreading throughout the entire Empire. They began reading signs into every event that had occurred over the last four years, perceiving a deeper [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Truth\|truth]] that was for some reason invisible to their fellows. They saw dark and threatening symbolism in the statements of the [[Synod\|Synod]], patterns in the [[alignment]] of [[eternal\|eternals]] with the [[Conclave]], grim omens in the movements of [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]], even interpreting messages from [[The_Throne#Address_the_Empire\|addresses]] by [[the Throne]] in ways that make little sense to those outside the [[Spire#Citadels\|citadel]]. They believed themselves to be the last true heroes of a fallen Empire; the ones who would save the world from the corruption of the {{Black Plateau}}. In their twisted world, everyone else was a servant of powers more dark and ancient than mortal minds could comprehend.

	When asked why she would willingly align herself with such people, Caela is blunt: the rebellion could not afford to turn aside a single ally. She did what she had to do to keep her people safe, and she will not apologise for taking the least bad choice available to her. However, if the Spire of Black Glass has turned to open violence, she has no hesitation in disavowing them. They are killing innocents and jeopardising a fragile peace, and no follower of hers would object if the Empire were to execute these violent criminals. Word from other former rebel leaders agrees wholeheartedly with this sentiment.		When asked why she would willingly align herself with such people, Caela is blunt: the rebellion could not afford to turn aside a single ally. She did what she had to do to keep her people safe, and she will not apologise for taking the least bad choice available to her. However, if the Spire of Black Glass has turned to open violence, she has no hesitation in disavowing them. They are killing innocents and jeopardising a fragile peace, and no follower of hers would object if the Empire were to execute these violent criminals. Word from other former rebel leaders agrees wholeheartedly with this sentiment.

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

2026-01-15T16:47:47Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Conclave" to "[[Conclave"

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	With a definite identity for the attackers, research began in earnest. A disturbing picture appeared. In the aftermath of the [[382YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Leviathan_Wakes_(Spiral)\|battle of Solen's Doubt]], the decisive engagement against the Grendel in spring 382YE that awoke the {{Black Plateau}} to its current malignant state, several dozen sentinels left the [[Citadel Guard]]. They settled an abandoned spire on the border between Ankra, [[Spiral#Cinion\|Cinion]], Ossuary, and [[Spiral#Screed\|Screed]]. There, they isolated themselves from the outside world, making as little contact as possible and talking to their neighbouring spires only when necessary.		With a definite identity for the attackers, research began in earnest. A disturbing picture appeared. In the aftermath of the [[382YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Leviathan_Wakes_(Spiral)\|battle of Solen's Doubt]], the decisive engagement against the Grendel in spring 382YE that awoke the {{Black Plateau}} to its current malignant state, several dozen sentinels left the [[Citadel Guard]]. They settled an abandoned spire on the border between Ankra, [[Spiral#Cinion\|Cinion]], Ossuary, and [[Spiral#Screed\|Screed]]. There, they isolated themselves from the outside world, making as little contact as possible and talking to their neighbouring spires only when necessary.

	When the rebellion inspired by the concedence of Spiral to the League began, the Spire of Black Glass finally reached out. Making contact with ''Caela of the Silver Flame'' they offered to take up arms in defence of "''the only reasonable people left in this Empire''", a turn of phrase that prompted immediate concerns. A somewhat worrying truth emerged. The Spire of Black Glass were all afflicted with a deep suspicion of both their neighbours and other Imperial nations, convinced that when the {{Black Plateau}} was awoken its influence began spreading throughout the entire Empire. They began reading signs into every event that had occurred over the last four years, perceiving a deeper [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Truth\|truth]] that was for some reason invisible to their fellows. They saw dark and threatening symbolism in the statements of the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]], patterns in the [[alignment]] of [[eternal\|eternals]] with the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]], grim omens in the movements of [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]], even interpreting messages from [[The_Throne#Address_the_Empire\|addresses]] by [[the Throne]] in ways that make little sense to those outside the [[Spire#Citadels\|citadel]]. They believed themselves to be the last true heroes of a fallen Empire; the ones who would save the world from the corruption of the {{Black Plateau}}. In their twisted world, everyone else was a servant of powers more dark and ancient than mortal minds could comprehend.		When the rebellion inspired by the concedence of Spiral to the League began, the Spire of Black Glass finally reached out. Making contact with ''Caela of the Silver Flame'' they offered to take up arms in defence of "''the only reasonable people left in this Empire''", a turn of phrase that prompted immediate concerns. A somewhat worrying truth emerged. The Spire of Black Glass were all afflicted with a deep suspicion of both their neighbours and other Imperial nations, convinced that when the {{Black Plateau}} was awoken its influence began spreading throughout the entire Empire. They began reading signs into every event that had occurred over the last four years, perceiving a deeper [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Truth\|truth]] that was for some reason invisible to their fellows. They saw dark and threatening symbolism in the statements of the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]], patterns in the [[alignment]] of [[eternal\|eternals]] with the [[Conclave]], grim omens in the movements of [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]], even interpreting messages from [[The_Throne#Address_the_Empire\|addresses]] by [[the Throne]] in ways that make little sense to those outside the [[Spire#Citadels\|citadel]]. They believed themselves to be the last true heroes of a fallen Empire; the ones who would save the world from the corruption of the {{Black Plateau}}. In their twisted world, everyone else was a servant of powers more dark and ancient than mortal minds could comprehend.

	When asked why she would willingly align herself with such people, Caela is blunt: the rebellion could not afford to turn aside a single ally. She did what she had to do to keep her people safe, and she will not apologise for taking the least bad choice available to her. However, if the Spire of Black Glass has turned to open violence, she has no hesitation in disavowing them. They are killing innocents and jeopardising a fragile peace, and no follower of hers would object if the Empire were to execute these violent criminals. Word from other former rebel leaders agrees wholeheartedly with this sentiment.		When asked why she would willingly align herself with such people, Caela is blunt: the rebellion could not afford to turn aside a single ally. She did what she had to do to keep her people safe, and she will not apologise for taking the least bad choice available to her. However, if the Spire of Black Glass has turned to open violence, she has no hesitation in disavowing them. They are killing innocents and jeopardising a fragile peace, and no follower of hers would object if the Empire were to execute these violent criminals. Word from other former rebel leaders agrees wholeheartedly with this sentiment.

Twiggy at 13:18, 16 July 2025

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Hailmur: /* The Long Arm Of The Law (Conjunctions) */

2025-06-08T01:24:57Z

The Long Arm Of The Law (Conjunctions)

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	The people of Spiral are deeply worried about this development, and have asked the [[Spiral\|Senator for Spiral]], '''Genoveva Barossa d'Apulian''', to take responsibility for protecting them from these dangers. If the sentinels are not stopped, they will damage the Block before reinforcements arrive.		The people of Spiral are deeply worried about this development, and have asked the [[Spiral\|Senator for Spiral]], '''Genoveva Barossa d'Apulian''', to take responsibility for protecting them from these dangers. If the sentinels are not stopped, they will damage the Block before reinforcements arrive.
	~~<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=OblivionSentinel.png\|caption=Floria Sunshaper, Oblivion Sentinel\|align=left\|width=200}}</div>~~
	===Blades===		===Blades===
	* '''A group of sentinels are hunting researchers of the Black Plateau'''		* '''A group of sentinels are hunting researchers of the Black Plateau'''
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	* '''The ''Oblivion Sentinel'' is responsible for stopping the Spire of Black Glass'''		* '''The ''Oblivion Sentinel'' is responsible for stopping the Spire of Black Glass'''
	{{NoInnocentsPresent}}		{{NoInnocentsPresent}}
			<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=OblivionSentinel.png\|caption=Floria Sunshaper, Oblivion Sentinel\|align=left\|width=200}}</div>
	''First Sentinel Heracleonas'' was a controversial figure during their military service, at least within their units of the Citadel Guard. They repeatedly pushed for harsher and harsher tactics in the war against the Grendel, arguing that, in order to win, the Empire could not show mercy to their enemies. Their ruthless dedication to defeating their enemies at any cost has now been twisted and turned against the Empire as they hunt those who attempt to glean insight into the {{Black Plateau}}.		''First Sentinel Heracleonas'' was a controversial figure during their military service, at least within their units of the Citadel Guard. They repeatedly pushed for harsher and harsher tactics in the war against the Grendel, arguing that, in order to win, the Empire could not show mercy to their enemies. Their ruthless dedication to defeating their enemies at any cost has now been twisted and turned against the Empire as they hunt those who attempt to glean insight into the {{Black Plateau}}.

Dre at 22:05, 22 April 2025

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	"But... but... that's illogical. Nobody is going to think we're to blame. This is the Black Plateau."		"But... but... that's illogical. Nobody is going to think we're to blame. This is the Black Plateau."

	Caela tilted her head on one side and cast her ~~naive~~ cousin a look of withering ~~dispair~~. "They'd better think that... otherwise we're going to be in a lot of trouble..." she said, but her voice was already trailing off. Time to start writing letters she thought.		Caela tilted her head on one side and cast her naïve cousin a look of withering despair. "They'd better think that... otherwise we're going to be in a lot of trouble..." she said, but her voice was already trailing off. Time to start writing letters, she thought.

	"It doesn't matter who they blame for this fiasco", she said aloud, "as long as it's not us."		"It doesn't matter who they blame for this fiasco", she said aloud, "as long as it's not us."
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	<box><big>'''{{Black Plateau}}'''</big><br>		<box><big>'''{{Black Plateau}}'''</big><br>
	All characters on these conjunctions will be under the effect of [[Calls#WEAKNESS\|WEAKNESS]] that cannot be removed whilst on the skirmish and experience heightened emotions unless they:		All characters on these conjunctions will be under the effect of [[Calls#WEAKNESS\|WEAKNESS]] that cannot be removed whilst on the skirmish and experience heightened emotions unless they:
	* Expend a hero point upon entering the area		* Expend a hero point upon entering the area;
	* Are subject to an anointing		* Are subject to an anointing;
	* Overcome the oppression using their [[Cambion#Roleplaying_Cambion\|cambion]] lineage		* Overcome the oppression using their [[Cambion#Roleplaying_Cambion\|cambion]] lineage; or
	* Are bonded to a magical item or have a ritual enchantment that mitigates effects like these		* Are bonded to a magical item or have a ritual enchantment that mitigates effects like these.
	</box>		</box>
	<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=SenatorSpiral.jpg\|caption=Genoveva Barossa d'Apulian, Senator for Spiral\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=SenatorSpiral.jpg\|caption=Genoveva Barossa d'Apulian, Senator for Spiral\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>

Hailmur: /* Blades */

2025-04-22T20:17:47Z

Blades

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	''First Sentinel Heracleonas'' was a controversial figure during their military service, at least within their units of the Citadel Guard. They repeatedly pushed for harsher and harsher tactics in the war against the Grendel, arguing that, in order to win, the Empire could not show mercy to their enemies. Their ruthless dedication to defeating their enemies at any cost has now been twisted and turned against the Empire as they hunt those who attempt to glean insight into the {{Black Plateau}}.		''First Sentinel Heracleonas'' was a controversial figure during their military service, at least within their units of the Citadel Guard. They repeatedly pushed for harsher and harsher tactics in the war against the Grendel, arguing that, in order to win, the Empire could not show mercy to their enemies. Their ruthless dedication to defeating their enemies at any cost has now been twisted and turned against the Empire as they hunt those who attempt to glean insight into the {{Black Plateau}}.

	The Spire of Black Glass are very clearly broken ones drawn to the {{Black Plateau}}. The [[Oblivion Sentinel]], '''Floria Sunshaper''', is responsible for stopping the spire and delivering justice to the sentinels. If the sentinels are not stopped, they will slaughter the researchers.		The Spire of Black Glass are very clearly broken ones drawn to the {{Black Plateau}}. The [[Oblivion Sentinel]], '''Floria Sunshaper''', is responsible for stopping the spire and delivering justice to the sentinels. Whilst the sentinels are still a day away from the researchers, if they are not stopped here, they will slaughter the researchers.

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [[Spiral]]		* [[Spiral]]

Emmanovi: consistent formatting

2025-04-22T18:01:40Z

consistent formatting

Thespaceinvader: /* Blood And Black Glass */

2025-04-22T17:30:37Z

Blood And Black Glass

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	* '''The Spire of Black Glass are former allies with Caela's rebel faction'''		* '''The Spire of Black Glass are former allies with Caela's rebel faction'''
	* '''They claim to see dark symbolism in events that others seem oblivious to'''		* '''They claim to see dark symbolism in events that others seem oblivious to'''
	With a definite identity for the attackers, research began in earnest. A disturbing picture appeared. In the aftermath of the [[382YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Leviathan_Wakes_(Spiral)\|battle of Solen's Doubt]], the decisive engagement against the Grendel in spring ~~362YE~~ that awoke the {{Black Plateau}} to its current malignant state, several dozen sentinels left the [[Citadel Guard]]. They settled an abandoned spire on the border between Ankra, [[Spiral#Cinion\|Cinion]], Ossuary, and [[Spiral#Screed\|Screed]]. There, they isolated themselves from the outside world, making as little contact as possible and talking to their neighbouring spires only when necessary.		With a definite identity for the attackers, research began in earnest. A disturbing picture appeared. In the aftermath of the [[382YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Leviathan_Wakes_(Spiral)\|battle of Solen's Doubt]], the decisive engagement against the Grendel in spring 382YE that awoke the {{Black Plateau}} to its current malignant state, several dozen sentinels left the [[Citadel Guard]]. They settled an abandoned spire on the border between Ankra, [[Spiral#Cinion\|Cinion]], Ossuary, and [[Spiral#Screed\|Screed]]. There, they isolated themselves from the outside world, making as little contact as possible and talking to their neighbouring spires only when necessary.

	When the rebellion inspired by the concedence of Spiral to the League began, the Spire of Black Glass finally reached out. Making contact with ''Caela of the Silver Flame'' they offered to take up arms in defence of "''the only reasonable people left in this Empire''", a turn of phrase that prompted immediate concerns. A somewhat worrying truth emerged. The Spire of Black Glass were all afflicted with a deep suspicion of both their neighbours and other Imperial nations, convinced that when the {{Black Plateau}} was awoken its influence began spreading throughout the entire Empire. They began reading signs into every event that had occurred over the last four years, perceiving a deeper [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Truth\|truth]] that was for some reason invisible to their fellows. They saw dark and threatening symbolism in the statements of the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]], patterns in the [[alignment]] of [[eternal\|eternals]] with the [[Imperial Conclave]], grim omens in the movements of [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]], even interpreting messages from [[The_Throne#Address_the_Empire\|addresses]] by [[the Throne]] in ways that make little sense to those outside the [[Spire#Citadels\|citadel]]. They believed themselves to be the last true heroes of a fallen Empire; the ones who would save the world from the corruption of the {{Black Plateau}}. In their twisted world, everyone else was a servant of powers more dark and ancient than mortal minds could comprehend.		When the rebellion inspired by the concedence of Spiral to the League began, the Spire of Black Glass finally reached out. Making contact with ''Caela of the Silver Flame'' they offered to take up arms in defence of "''the only reasonable people left in this Empire''", a turn of phrase that prompted immediate concerns. A somewhat worrying truth emerged. The Spire of Black Glass were all afflicted with a deep suspicion of both their neighbours and other Imperial nations, convinced that when the {{Black Plateau}} was awoken its influence began spreading throughout the entire Empire. They began reading signs into every event that had occurred over the last four years, perceiving a deeper [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Truth\|truth]] that was for some reason invisible to their fellows. They saw dark and threatening symbolism in the statements of the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]], patterns in the [[alignment]] of [[eternal\|eternals]] with the [[Imperial Conclave]], grim omens in the movements of [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]], even interpreting messages from [[The_Throne#Address_the_Empire\|addresses]] by [[the Throne]] in ways that make little sense to those outside the [[Spire#Citadels\|citadel]]. They believed themselves to be the last true heroes of a fallen Empire; the ones who would save the world from the corruption of the {{Black Plateau}}. In their twisted world, everyone else was a servant of powers more dark and ancient than mortal minds could comprehend.

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	Caela winced as she expanded on the danger. "It's simple politics isn't it. Something or somebody has set them off. And who are the one group the Spire of Black Glass are ''known'' to communicate with? Why it's a group of magicians who demanded the Empire cede land to them. Can you think of anyone who has a better motivation for this than us?"		Caela winced as she expanded on the danger. "It's simple politics isn't it. Something or somebody has set them off. And who are the one group the Spire of Black Glass are ''known'' to communicate with? Why it's a group of magicians who demanded the Empire cede land to them. Can you think of anyone who has a better motivation for this than us?"

	"But... but... that's illogical. Nobody is going to think we're to blame. This is the Black Plateau."		"But... but... that's illogical. Nobody is going to think we're to blame. This is the {{Black Plateau}}."

	Caela tilted her head on one side and cast her naïve cousin a look of withering despair. "They'd better think that... otherwise we're going to be in a lot of trouble..." she said, but her voice was already trailing off. Time to start writing letters, she thought.		Caela tilted her head on one side and cast her naïve cousin a look of withering despair. "They'd better think that... otherwise we're going to be in a lot of trouble..." she said, but her voice was already trailing off. Time to start writing letters, she thought.
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	* '''Imperial heroes can intervene before the Spire of Black Glass sentinels can enact their destructive schemes'''		* '''Imperial heroes can intervene before the Spire of Black Glass sentinels can enact their destructive schemes'''
	* '''Two opportunities exist to prevent the Spire of Black Glass from damaging their targets'''		* '''Two opportunities exist to prevent the Spire of Black Glass from damaging their targets'''
	* '''Anyone fighting on these conjunctions will be subject to the malign influence of the Black Plateau'''		* '''Anyone fighting on these conjunctions will be subject to the malign influence of the {{Black Plateau}}'''
	Incomprehensibly conspiratorial ravings and mystical [[curse\|curses]] aside, the Spire of Black Glass are murderers. Magistrates begin deputising warriors to intercept these rogue sentinels before they can wreak destruction on some of the most valuable assets in the territory. There are over a hundred deputised citizens ready to contain those affected by the {{Black Plateau}}. The Spire of Black Glass' numbers are unknown, but estimates place them at no more than a few dozen. No matter their strength, there is no way that they will be able to fully destroy the Block before Imperial justice reaches them, though they may well be able to slaughter the researchers. There is some perfunctory talk of what might be done to restrain them if any are captured, but nobody truly takes this seriously. By all accounts, these sentinels would die before they allowed themselves to be taken by enemies they believe to be utterly, implacably evil. It is a harsh truth, but one that must be accepted.		Incomprehensibly conspiratorial ravings and mystical [[curse\|curses]] aside, the Spire of Black Glass are murderers. Magistrates begin deputising warriors to intercept these rogue sentinels before they can wreak destruction on some of the most valuable assets in the territory. There are over a hundred deputised citizens ready to contain those affected by the {{Black Plateau}}. The Spire of Black Glass' numbers are unknown, but estimates place them at no more than a few dozen. No matter their strength, there is no way that they will be able to fully destroy the Block before Imperial justice reaches them, though they may well be able to slaughter the researchers. There is some perfunctory talk of what might be done to restrain them if any are captured, but nobody truly takes this seriously. By all accounts, these sentinels would die before they allowed themselves to be taken by enemies they believe to be utterly, implacably evil. It is a harsh truth, but one that must be accepted.

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	===Blades===		===Blades===
	* '''A group of sentinels are hunting researchers of the Black Plateau'''		* '''A group of sentinels are hunting researchers of the {{Black Plateau}}'''
	* '''This is a combat highly likely encounter'''		* '''This is a combat highly likely encounter'''
	* '''The ''Oblivion Sentinel'' is responsible for stopping the Spire of Black Glass'''		* '''The ''Oblivion Sentinel'' is responsible for stopping the Spire of Black Glass'''

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	==The Long Arm Of The Law (Conjunctions)==		==The Long Arm Of The Law (Conjunctions)==
	* '''Imperial heroes can intervene before the Spire of Black Glass sentinels can enact their destructive schemes'''		* '''Imperial heroes can intervene before the Spire of Black Glass sentinels can enact their destructive schemes'''
	* '''Two opportunities exist to prevent the Spire of Black Glass from damaging their targets.'''		* '''Two opportunities exist to prevent the Spire of Black Glass from damaging their targets'''
	* '''Anyone fighting on these conjunctions will be subject to the malign influence of the Black Plateau.'''		* '''Anyone fighting on these conjunctions will be subject to the malign influence of the Black Plateau'''
	Incomprehensibly conspiratorial ravings and mystical [[curse\|curses]] aside, the Spire of Black Glass are murderers. Magistrates begin deputising warriors to intercept these rogue sentinels before they can wreak destruction on some of the most valuable assets in the territory. There are over a hundred deputised citizens ready to contain those affected by the {{Black Plateau}}. The Spire of Black Glass' numbers are unknown, but estimates place them at no more than a few dozen. No matter their strength, there is no way that they will be able to fully destroy the Block before Imperial justice reaches them, though they may well be able to slaughter the researchers. There is some perfunctory talk of what might be done to restrain them if any are captured, but nobody truly takes this seriously. By all accounts, these sentinels would die before they allowed themselves to be taken by enemies they believe to be utterly, implacably evil. It is a harsh truth, but one that must be accepted.		Incomprehensibly conspiratorial ravings and mystical [[curse\|curses]] aside, the Spire of Black Glass are murderers. Magistrates begin deputising warriors to intercept these rogue sentinels before they can wreak destruction on some of the most valuable assets in the territory. There are over a hundred deputised citizens ready to contain those affected by the {{Black Plateau}}. The Spire of Black Glass' numbers are unknown, but estimates place them at no more than a few dozen. No matter their strength, there is no way that they will be able to fully destroy the Block before Imperial justice reaches them, though they may well be able to slaughter the researchers. There is some perfunctory talk of what might be done to restrain them if any are captured, but nobody truly takes this seriously. By all accounts, these sentinels would die before they allowed themselves to be taken by enemies they believe to be utterly, implacably evil. It is a harsh truth, but one that must be accepted.

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	<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=SenatorSpiral.jpg\|caption=Genoveva Barossa d'Apulian, Senator for Spiral\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=SenatorSpiral.jpg\|caption=Genoveva Barossa d'Apulian, Senator for Spiral\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>
	===Bowl of Winds===		===Bowl of Winds===
	* '''A group of sentinels are seeking to damage the Block.'''		* '''A group of sentinels are seeking to damage the Block'''
	* '''This is a combat highly likely encounter.'''		* '''This is a combat highly likely encounter'''
	* '''The ''Senator for Spiral'' is responsible for protecting the Block.'''		* '''The ''Senator for Spiral'' is responsible for protecting the Block'''
	{{NoInnocentsPresent}}		{{NoInnocentsPresent}}
	Arbiter Principius of the Spire of Black Glass is leading a group of sentinels to assault the Block that inhibits the power of the {{Black Plateau}}. Principius served for four terms with the Citadel Guard, and was the driving force behind the spire's formation. They earned a reputation as a brilliant tactical thinker during their military service, and while the corrosive influence of the {{Black Plateau}} may have damaged their reason, it is unlikely that they have forgotten the skills they worked their whole life to hone.		Arbiter Principius of the Spire of Black Glass is leading a group of sentinels to assault the Block that inhibits the power of the {{Black Plateau}}. Principius served for four terms with the Citadel Guard, and was the driving force behind the spire's formation. They earned a reputation as a brilliant tactical thinker during their military service, and while the corrosive influence of the {{Black Plateau}} may have damaged their reason, it is unlikely that they have forgotten the skills they worked their whole life to hone.
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	<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=OblivionSentinel.png\|caption=Floria Sunshaper, Oblivion Sentinel\|align=left\|width=200}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=OblivionSentinel.png\|caption=Floria Sunshaper, Oblivion Sentinel\|align=left\|width=200}}</div>
	===Blades===		===Blades===
	* '''A group of sentinels are hunting researchers of the Black Plateau.'''		* '''A group of sentinels are hunting researchers of the Black Plateau'''
	* '''This is a combat highly likely encounter.'''		* '''This is a combat highly likely encounter'''
	* '''The ''Oblivion Sentinel'' is responsible for stopping the Spire of Black Glass.'''		* '''The ''Oblivion Sentinel'' is responsible for stopping the Spire of Black Glass'''
	{{NoInnocentsPresent}}		{{NoInnocentsPresent}}
	''First Sentinel Heracleonas'' was a controversial figure during their military service, at least within their units of the Citadel Guard. They repeatedly pushed for harsher and harsher tactics in the war against the Grendel, arguing that, in order to win, the Empire could not show mercy to their enemies. Their ruthless dedication to defeating their enemies at any cost has now been twisted and turned against the Empire as they hunt those who attempt to glean insight into the {{Black Plateau}}.		''First Sentinel Heracleonas'' was a controversial figure during their military service, at least within their units of the Citadel Guard. They repeatedly pushed for harsher and harsher tactics in the war against the Grendel, arguing that, in order to win, the Empire could not show mercy to their enemies. Their ruthless dedication to defeating their enemies at any cost has now been twisted and turned against the Empire as they hunt those who attempt to glean insight into the {{Black Plateau}}.