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	Margaret of Meade was born in 204YE, and according to one of the rare accounts of her life still extant, declared that she would be Senator for Mitwold on her ninth birthday. She realised her ambitions shortly after her twenty-second birthday and continued to hold the title on-and-off for the next two decades. Even when she was not actually Senator, she worked tirelessly to secure the prosperity not only of her home town but also of the Marches as a nation. In particular, she campaigned endlessly to get the Marches to ''act'' like a nation - encouraging the various households to pursue their own ambitions at home, but to present a united front to the rest of the Empire whenever possible.		Margaret of Meade was born in 204YE, and according to one of the rare accounts of her life still extant, declared that she would be Senator for Mitwold on her ninth birthday. She realised her ambitions shortly after her twenty-second birthday and continued to hold the title on-and-off for the next two decades. Even when she was not actually Senator, she worked tirelessly to secure the prosperity not only of her home town but also of the Marches as a nation. In particular, she campaigned endlessly to get the Marches to ''act'' like a nation - encouraging the various households to pursue their own ambitions at home, but to present a united front to the rest of the Empire whenever possible.

	Yet after a time, she grew dissatisfied with her place in the Senate. In 246YE she secured control of the [[Sutton Stone Quarries]], a seat she maintained for a further five years. During that time she not only made a small personal fortune, but she also ensured that a portion of each season's bounty of white granite went toward building monasteries and schools across the Marches. In 258YE, she was part of a consortium of Marchers who secured every Imperial white granite seat for the Marches and used the produce of those seats to help support [[Emperor James]] in his ambition to build [[fortification\|fortifications]] across the Empire. Having helped orchestrate that particular feat, she retired from the Bourse in 260YE and turned her attention to the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]]. Shortly after her sixtieth birthday, she was appointed [[Cardinal]] of [[Ambition]] by the Virtue Assembly, a role she discharged with aplomb until her death in 269YE.		Yet after a time, she grew dissatisfied with her place in the Senate. In 246YE she secured control of the [[Sutton Stone Quarries]], a seat she maintained for a further five years. During that time she not only made a small personal fortune, but she also ensured that a portion of each season's bounty of white granite went toward building monasteries and schools across the Marches. In 258YE, she was part of a consortium of Marchers who secured every Imperial white granite seat for the Marches and used the produce of those seats to help support [[Emperor James]] in his ambition to build [[fortification\|fortifications]] across the Empire. Having helped orchestrate that particular feat, she retired from the Bourse in 260YE and turned her attention to the [[Synod]]. Shortly after her sixtieth birthday, she was appointed [[Cardinal]] of [[Ambition]] by the Virtue Assembly, a role she discharged with aplomb until her death in 269YE.
	<div style="float: right; width: 400px;"><quote by="Marcher Proverb">A tree is known by its fruit, not by its leaves.</quote></div>		<div style="float: right; width: 400px;"><quote by="Marcher Proverb">A tree is known by its fruit, not by its leaves.</quote></div>
	Even while pursuing her personal ambitions, Margaret took every opportunity to encourage her fellow Marchers to view the Empire as if it was ''their'' Empire. While others may have laid the foundation, she would often say, they had become complacent. Only the Marchers understood that it was not enough to plough a field - it had to be planted. And then ploughed and planted again every year. The Empire, she said, survived due to the hard work of its citizens and nobody understood the value of hard work as well as the Marchers. She used her position as Senator, her wealth as a major player in the Bourse, and her later influence as cardinal, to encourage Marchers to pursue Imperial titles on the understanding that once they had been successful they would in turn help other Marchers achieve power. Her ultimate ambition was to see a Marcher on the Imperial Throne - an ambition that was realised in 257YE when [[Emperor James]] was appointed by the [[Senate]].		Even while pursuing her personal ambitions, Margaret took every opportunity to encourage her fellow Marchers to view the Empire as if it was ''their'' Empire. While others may have laid the foundation, she would often say, they had become complacent. Only the Marchers understood that it was not enough to plough a field - it had to be planted. And then ploughed and planted again every year. The Empire, she said, survived due to the hard work of its citizens and nobody understood the value of hard work as well as the Marchers. She used her position as Senator, her wealth as a major player in the Bourse, and her later influence as cardinal, to encourage Marchers to pursue Imperial titles on the understanding that once they had been successful they would in turn help other Marchers achieve power. Her ultimate ambition was to see a Marcher on the Imperial Throne - an ambition that was realised in 257YE when [[Emperor James]] was appointed by the [[Senate]].

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

2026-01-15T15:05:54Z

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

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	===Refurbishing the Cathedral===		===Refurbishing the Cathedral===
	* '''Refurbishing the Cathedral would require 20 wains of white granite, 10 wains of mithril, and 60 crowns'''		* '''Refurbishing the Cathedral would require 20 wains of white granite, 10 wains of mithril, and 60 crowns'''
	The cathedral is already an impressive building, but time and the Grendel have not been kind. To restore the Cathedral to its former prominence would require 20 wains of white granite and 10 wains of mithril. Labour costs would amount to 60 crowns. It would take three months to complete, and might be [[commission\|commissioned]] by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]], or through the use of an [[bearer of an Imperial Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]].		The cathedral is already an impressive building, but time and the Grendel have not been kind. To restore the Cathedral to its former prominence would require 20 wains of white granite and 10 wains of mithril. Labour costs would amount to 60 crowns. It would take three months to complete, and might be [[commission\|commissioned]] by the [[Senate]], or through the use of an [[bearer of an Imperial Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]].

	Once the refurbishments were complete, it would create an [[Imperial title]]. There is a suggestion that the title be ''Archbishop of Capodomus'', but that creates a perception that the priest responsible for guiding the League assembly enjoys some degree of prestige above that of their peers. Needless to say, the more ambitious priests see this as a good thing rather than a bad thing - the title will bring with it responsibility - it is only appropriate it bring an aura of authority as well. Those bishops who oppose the "archbishop" title suggest that the holder of the position should be proud to hold the title of ''Speaker of the League Assembly''. The more ambitious bishops counter by rejecting any suggestion that they should follow in the footsteps of the Highborn in this regard when there is a perfectly acceptable title rich with League symbolism. A third, smaller group, primarily made up of priests of Loyalty, have suggested a third option - ''Bishop of Capodomus''. Needless to say the proponents of the other two titles have widely criticised them for lacking Ambition or Pride. Squabbling continues.		Once the refurbishments were complete, it would create an [[Imperial title]]. There is a suggestion that the title be ''Archbishop of Capodomus'', but that creates a perception that the priest responsible for guiding the League assembly enjoys some degree of prestige above that of their peers. Needless to say, the more ambitious priests see this as a good thing rather than a bad thing - the title will bring with it responsibility - it is only appropriate it bring an aura of authority as well. Those bishops who oppose the "archbishop" title suggest that the holder of the position should be proud to hold the title of ''Speaker of the League Assembly''. The more ambitious bishops counter by rejecting any suggestion that they should follow in the footsteps of the Highborn in this regard when there is a perfectly acceptable title rich with League symbolism. A third, smaller group, primarily made up of priests of Loyalty, have suggested a third option - ''Bishop of Capodomus''. Needless to say the proponents of the other two titles have widely criticised them for lacking Ambition or Pride. Squabbling continues.
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	Yet after a time, she grew dissatisfied with her place in the Senate. In 246YE she secured control of the [[Sutton Stone Quarries]], a seat she maintained for a further five years. During that time she not only made a small personal fortune, but she also ensured that a portion of each season's bounty of white granite went toward building monasteries and schools across the Marches. In 258YE, she was part of a consortium of Marchers who secured every Imperial white granite seat for the Marches and used the produce of those seats to help support [[Emperor James]] in his ambition to build [[fortification\|fortifications]] across the Empire. Having helped orchestrate that particular feat, she retired from the Bourse in 260YE and turned her attention to the [[Imperial Synod]]. Shortly after her sixtieth birthday, she was appointed [[Cardinal]] of [[Ambition]] by the Virtue Assembly, a role she discharged with aplomb until her death in 269YE.		Yet after a time, she grew dissatisfied with her place in the Senate. In 246YE she secured control of the [[Sutton Stone Quarries]], a seat she maintained for a further five years. During that time she not only made a small personal fortune, but she also ensured that a portion of each season's bounty of white granite went toward building monasteries and schools across the Marches. In 258YE, she was part of a consortium of Marchers who secured every Imperial white granite seat for the Marches and used the produce of those seats to help support [[Emperor James]] in his ambition to build [[fortification\|fortifications]] across the Empire. Having helped orchestrate that particular feat, she retired from the Bourse in 260YE and turned her attention to the [[Imperial Synod]]. Shortly after her sixtieth birthday, she was appointed [[Cardinal]] of [[Ambition]] by the Virtue Assembly, a role she discharged with aplomb until her death in 269YE.
	<div style="float: right; width: 400px;"><quote by="Marcher Proverb">A tree is known by its fruit, not by its leaves.</quote></div>		<div style="float: right; width: 400px;"><quote by="Marcher Proverb">A tree is known by its fruit, not by its leaves.</quote></div>
	Even while pursuing her personal ambitions, Margaret took every opportunity to encourage her fellow Marchers to view the Empire as if it was ''their'' Empire. While others may have laid the foundation, she would often say, they had become complacent. Only the Marchers understood that it was not enough to plough a field - it had to be planted. And then ploughed and planted again every year. The Empire, she said, survived due to the hard work of its citizens and nobody understood the value of hard work as well as the Marchers. She used her position as Senator, her wealth as a major player in the Bourse, and her later influence as cardinal, to encourage Marchers to pursue Imperial titles on the understanding that once they had been successful they would in turn help other Marchers achieve power. Her ultimate ambition was to see a Marcher on the Imperial Throne - an ambition that was realised in 257YE when [[Emperor James]] was appointed by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]].		Even while pursuing her personal ambitions, Margaret took every opportunity to encourage her fellow Marchers to view the Empire as if it was ''their'' Empire. While others may have laid the foundation, she would often say, they had become complacent. Only the Marchers understood that it was not enough to plough a field - it had to be planted. And then ploughed and planted again every year. The Empire, she said, survived due to the hard work of its citizens and nobody understood the value of hard work as well as the Marchers. She used her position as Senator, her wealth as a major player in the Bourse, and her later influence as cardinal, to encourage Marchers to pursue Imperial titles on the understanding that once they had been successful they would in turn help other Marchers achieve power. Her ultimate ambition was to see a Marcher on the Imperial Throne - an ambition that was realised in 257YE when [[Emperor James]] was appointed by the [[Senate]].
	<div style="float: right; width: 400px;"><quote by="Marcher Proverb">Constant tapping breaks the stone.</quote></div>		<div style="float: right; width: 400px;"><quote by="Marcher Proverb">Constant tapping breaks the stone.</quote></div>
	In later life, she invested much of her personal fortune in building schools across the Marches and providing scholarships for promising students who wished to study elsewhere. She began to suffer periods of ill health, culminating in her death in 269YE. Shortly before she passed away, she sought out an ambitious young friar named Richard Tallow and asked him to provide her with the ceremony of [[The_Marches_religious_beliefs#Shriving\|shriving]] - providing him with a significant endowment that ultimately allowed him to realise his personal dreams and build Becktunn monastery. After her death, she bequeathed her personal journals to the new abbot and in reading them the true extent of her influence and commitment to helping the people of the Marches achieve their goals became apparent. She was buried, as per her wishes, on a headland overlooking her beloved home town of Meade. The tree that marked her grave is today known as Maggie's Oak - despite being an apple tree. It is easy to see where the name comes from - the tree is over a century old and still in excellent (some might say miraculous) health and still produces fine red apples every Summer.		In later life, she invested much of her personal fortune in building schools across the Marches and providing scholarships for promising students who wished to study elsewhere. She began to suffer periods of ill health, culminating in her death in 269YE. Shortly before she passed away, she sought out an ambitious young friar named Richard Tallow and asked him to provide her with the ceremony of [[The_Marches_religious_beliefs#Shriving\|shriving]] - providing him with a significant endowment that ultimately allowed him to realise his personal dreams and build Becktunn monastery. After her death, she bequeathed her personal journals to the new abbot and in reading them the true extent of her influence and commitment to helping the people of the Marches achieve their goals became apparent. She was buried, as per her wishes, on a headland overlooking her beloved home town of Meade. The tree that marked her grave is today known as Maggie's Oak - despite being an apple tree. It is easy to see where the name comes from - the tree is over a century old and still in excellent (some might say miraculous) health and still produces fine red apples every Summer.

Twiggy at 13:39, 8 September 2025

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	Once the work on the cathedral was completed, the bishops of Sarvos suggest that artists and artisans from every League city be commissioned to create new artwork to replace that taken by the Grendel - and to celebrate modern artistry rather than focusing exclusively on the "old masters."		Once the work on the cathedral was completed, the bishops of Sarvos suggest that artists and artisans from every League city be commissioned to create new artwork to replace that taken by the Grendel - and to celebrate modern artistry rather than focusing exclusively on the "old masters."

	A position as prestigious as... well as whatever the title ends up being called... would also attract the attention of League princes. Those wishing to have their marriage or their funeral take place in the ~~breathtaking~~ surroundings of Capodomus Cathedral would be generous with their donations to the priests responsible for the prestigious establishment. As a consequence, the custodian of Capodomus would also receive regular donations of coin - receiving an income of 7 crowns each season in addition to the liao and votes.		A position as prestigious as... well as whatever the title ends up being called... would also attract the attention of League princes. Those wishing to have their marriage or their funeral take place in the breath-taking surroundings of Capodomus Cathedral would be generous with their donations to the priests responsible for the prestigious establishment. As a consequence, the custodian of Capodomus would also receive regular donations of coin - receiving an income of 7 crowns each season in addition to the liao and votes.

	There is one other matter; the matter of '''il Volpe'''. The bishops of Sarvos are very clear that while they respect Lorenzo a great deal - his [[Sarvos#The_Colossus_of_Sarvos\|Colossus]] is a wonder of the world after all - Capodomus Cathedral is a beautiful building that symbolises the past and future glories of the League. A discreet shrine within celebrating the story of the First Butcher would be fine; attempting to paint the entire cathedral crimson and sticking mithril axes over the doors would be quite unacceptable - should Lorenzo be interested in arranging the refurbishments, that is.		There is one other matter; the matter of '''il Volpe'''. The bishops of Sarvos are very clear that while they respect Lorenzo a great deal - his [[Sarvos#The_Colossus_of_Sarvos\|Colossus]] is a wonder of the world after all - Capodomus Cathedral is a beautiful building that symbolises the past and future glories of the League. A discreet shrine within celebrating the story of the First Butcher would be fine; attempting to paint the entire cathedral crimson and sticking mithril axes over the doors would be quite unacceptable - should Lorenzo be interested in arranging the refurbishments, that is.

Twiggy at 14:20, 29 July 2025

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	In return, they would receive 18 doses of liao. They could use this liao as they wished, but the assumption would be that they be used to support the interests of Wintermark, and promote heroism across the Empire, as well as to encourage and support the priests of the Mark.		In return, they would receive 18 doses of liao. They could use this liao as they wished, but the assumption would be that they be used to support the interests of Wintermark, and promote heroism across the Empire, as well as to encourage and support the priests of the Mark.

	===Speaker ~~for~~ the Crows===		===Speaker of the Crows===
	In recent times, the Thane's Council has appointed a number of important positions to help advise the Council and the people of Wintermark. For example, the Warden helps run the moots, the meeting of Wintermark heroes at Anvil. Each title is purely honorific in nature, though they should not be under-estimated for all that. After all, the Champion of Wintermark, the bearer of the Crown of Three Tears, is not dissimilar.		In recent times, the Thane's Council has appointed a number of important positions to help advise the Council and the people of Wintermark. For example, the Warden helps run the moots, the meeting of Wintermark heroes at Anvil. Each title is purely honorific in nature, though they should not be under-estimated for all that. After all, the Champion of Wintermark, the bearer of the Crown of Three Tears, is not dissimilar.

	If Rund's Hall were rebuilt, the priests supporting the project suggest that in addition to guiding the Wintermark Assembly, the title could be responsible for advising the Thane's Council. There is already an honorific associated with this role - the Speaker ~~for~~ the Crows - and they suggest that this title could become that title. As an Imperial title with control over an important [[commission]], the title would have to be appointed by an appropriate legal method - it could no longer be a purely honorary position, but there is no reason that the new Speaker could not be given the legal responsibility to provide advice to the Thane's Council as part of their position just as the less official title does now. That would mean the Thanes could not appoint their own advisor - but as a few people have pointed out that appointing your own advisor is the best way to get comfortable advice, it's not always the best way to get ''wise'' advice.		If Rund's Hall were rebuilt, the priests supporting the project suggest that in addition to guiding the Wintermark Assembly, the title could be responsible for advising the Thane's Council. There is already an honorific associated with this role - the Speaker of the Crows - and they suggest that this title could become that title. As an Imperial title with control over an important [[commission]], the title would have to be appointed by an appropriate legal method - it could no longer be a purely honorary position, but there is no reason that the new Speaker could not be given the legal responsibility to provide advice to the Thane's Council as part of their position just as the less official title does now. That would mean the Thanes could not appoint their own advisor - but as a few people have pointed out that appointing your own advisor is the best way to get comfortable advice, it's not always the best way to get ''wise'' advice.

	The decision would be for the people of Wintermark to choose, if they wished to construct Rund's Hall. As with the proposals around the [[Conduit_to_destiny#The_Runesmith\|Runesmith]], It would likely mean greater prominence for all the advisers who serve the Thane's Council, with the election to the position overseen and recorded by the Imperial civil service and a matter of public record.		The decision would be for the people of Wintermark to choose, if they wished to construct Rund's Hall. As with the proposals around the [[Conduit_to_destiny#The_Runesmith\|Runesmith]], It would likely mean greater prominence for all the advisers who serve the Thane's Council, with the election to the position overseen and recorded by the Imperial civil service and a matter of public record.

Twiggy at 14:18, 29 July 2025

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	The Speaker of the Highborn Assembly guides the Highborn National Assembly, ensuring its traditions are upheld. The Speaker has responsibility for chairing the meetings of the National Assembly, encouraging the priests of Highguard to vote on judgements of the Synod and express the will of their congregations, organising the Day of the Dead memorial, and serving as custodian of the Basilica of Seven Doors.		The Speaker of the Highborn Assembly guides the Highborn National Assembly, ensuring its traditions are upheld. The Speaker has responsibility for chairing the meetings of the National Assembly, encouraging the priests of Highguard to vote on judgements of the Synod and express the will of their congregations, organising the Day of the Dead memorial, and serving as custodian of the Basilica of Seven Doors.

	As anticipated, with the Speaker ~~for~~ the Highborn Assembly restored to prominence, other national assemblies are taking time to consider improving their own organisation. Some ecclesiastical scholars, especially among the Highborn, imagine that a little more organisation in the national assemblies could only be for the good of the Synod as a whole.		As anticipated, with the Speaker of the Highborn Assembly restored to prominence, other national assemblies are taking time to consider improving their own organisation. Some ecclesiastical scholars, especially among the Highborn, imagine that a little more organisation in the national assemblies could only be for the good of the Synod as a whole.

	==Capodomus Cathedral and the League Assembly==		==Capodomus Cathedral and the League Assembly==
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	==Other Assemblies==		==Other Assemblies==
	There is of course nothing to stop other National Assemblies creating similar titles to help guide their own priests. The Senate is more than capable of creating [[sinecure\|sinecures]] that would grant a title similar to the Speaker ~~for~~ the Highborn Assembly, a degree of prestige in the Imperial Synod, and make it easier for them to help guide their national assembly. With appropriate responsibilities, and an annual appointment, any national assembly could benefit from the presence of a recognised priest to organise their meetings and encourage them to participate in the business of the Synod.		There is of course nothing to stop other National Assemblies creating similar titles to help guide their own priests. The Senate is more than capable of creating [[sinecure\|sinecures]] that would grant a title similar to the Speaker of the Highborn Assembly, a degree of prestige in the Imperial Synod, and make it easier for them to help guide their national assembly. With appropriate responsibilities, and an annual appointment, any national assembly could benefit from the presence of a recognised priest to organise their meetings and encourage them to participate in the business of the Synod.

	It might also be possible with a [[statement of principle]] to call for widespread support for the creation of such a title. For example, the troubadours of Dawn might appeal through the national assembly for a prestigious temple such as [[Dean_of_Laroc_Cathedral\|Laroc Cathedral]] to become the seat of a ''First Troubadour'', or the Navarr assembly might announce the intent to create a ''Priests' Brand'' and invite suggestions from the rest of the nation as to how best that might be achieved. If those statements achieve greater majorities, they may lead to [[opportunity\|opportunities]] similar to those presented here.		It might also be possible with a [[statement of principle]] to call for widespread support for the creation of such a title. For example, the troubadours of Dawn might appeal through the national assembly for a prestigious temple such as [[Dean_of_Laroc_Cathedral\|Laroc Cathedral]] to become the seat of a ''First Troubadour'', or the Navarr assembly might announce the intent to create a ''Priests' Brand'' and invite suggestions from the rest of the nation as to how best that might be achieved. If those statements achieve greater majorities, they may lead to [[opportunity\|opportunities]] similar to those presented here.

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Margaret's Legacy

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	More to the point, Matilda suggests that now is an excellent time for the people of the Marches to embrace their traditions - and Margaret was nothing if not [[Pride\|Proud]] of the traditions of her people.		More to the point, Matilda suggests that now is an excellent time for the people of the Marches to embrace their traditions - and Margaret was nothing if not [[Pride\|Proud]] of the traditions of her people.

	Building the Seminary of Margaret's Oak would require a [[Senate motion]] (or an [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]]). It would require 8 wains of white granite and 4 wains of weirwood, and 24 crowns in labour costs. It would be completed in three months.		Building the Seminary of Margaret's Oak would require a [[Senate motion]] (or an [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]]). It would require 8 wains of white granite and 4 wains of weirwood, and 36 crowns in labour costs. It would be completed in three months.

	Once complete, the seminary would create the title of ''Prior of Margaret's Oak''. The prior would receive 16 ~~votes in the Synod and 8~~ doses of liao, and be appointed annually by the Marcher national assembly. They would have a responsibility to actively encourage Marcher citizens to seek Imperial titles, and to do whatever they could to help them achieve those titles.		Once complete, the seminary would create the title of ''Prior of Margaret's Oak''. The prior would receive 16 doses of liao, and be appointed annually by the Marcher national assembly. They would have a responsibility to actively encourage Marcher citizens to seek Imperial titles, and to do whatever they could to help them achieve those titles.

	Matilda estimates that there are currently six Imperial positions being filled with Marcher citizens. If the seminary was built, and the prior was able to demonstrate that they have increased the number of Marcher citizens with Imperial positions, then it is likely that other ambitious and proud stewards and aldermen may be prepared to provide donations to further assist in helping yeomen achieve their ambitions. The more Marchers there are with Imperial positions the year after the seminary is completed, the more effective the prior will be seen to be, and the larger the donations would be.		Matilda estimates that there are currently six Imperial positions being filled with Marcher citizens. If the seminary was built, and the prior was able to demonstrate that they have increased the number of Marcher citizens with Imperial positions, then it is likely that other ambitious and proud stewards and aldermen may be prepared to provide donations to further assist in helping yeomen achieve their ambitions. The more Marchers there are with Imperial positions the year after the seminary is completed, the more effective the prior will be seen to be, and the larger the donations would be.

Hailmur: /* The New Hall */

2024-04-12T13:44:45Z

The New Hall

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	===The New Hall===		===The New Hall===
	* '''Restoring the Hall of Rund would require a commission, 10 wains of weirwood, 6 wains of white granite, and 32 crowns in labour costs'''		* '''Restoring the Hall of Rund would require a commission, 10 wains of weirwood, 6 wains of white granite, and 48 crowns in labour costs'''
	There is a story known across Wintermark that exists in a variety of guises. Most commonly it is known as ''Grandmother's Axe''. In it, the speaker places their axe on a table and talks about how it belonged to a revered ancestor. Of course the handle has been replaced, more than once. The axe-head has been replaced as well, when it has worn down or been broken. The feathers that adorn it have withered in time and fresh feathers wound around it. But it is still, unequivocally, the axe of the speaker's ancestor - for all that none of the physical axe wielded by that ancestor remains. It is the ''spirit'' of the axe that is handed down through the generations. So it could be with the Hall of Rund.		There is a story known across Wintermark that exists in a variety of guises. Most commonly it is known as ''Grandmother's Axe''. In it, the speaker places their axe on a table and talks about how it belonged to a revered ancestor. Of course the handle has been replaced, more than once. The axe-head has been replaced as well, when it has worn down or been broken. The feathers that adorn it have withered in time and fresh feathers wound around it. But it is still, unequivocally, the axe of the speaker's ancestor - for all that none of the physical axe wielded by that ancestor remains. It is the ''spirit'' of the axe that is handed down through the generations. So it could be with the Hall of Rund.

	The solution the Suaq suggest is to build ''upwards''. The walls of the lower hall will need replacing with stronger material, obviously, and the roof will need to go, but by adding two more levels above the first, with broad stairs and a raised dais in the centre for whoever is speaking, it might be feasible to house all the priests of Wintermark at once. Even better - in theory - if the building becomes too cramped it might be possible to add a fourth level atop the other three.		The solution the Suaq suggest is to build ''upwards''. The walls of the lower hall will need replacing with stronger material, obviously, and the roof will need to go, but by adding two more levels above the first, with broad stairs and a raised dais in the centre for whoever is speaking, it might be feasible to house all the priests of Wintermark at once. Even better - in theory - if the building becomes too cramped it might be possible to add a fourth level atop the other three.

	Rebuilding Rund's Hall in this fashion will require 10 wains of weirwood and 6 wains of white granite, and 32 crowns of labour costs. It would take three months to complete, and at the end of that time it would create a new title. As with the Speaker for Highguard Assembly, this new title would be responsible for supporting and encouraging the priests of Wintermark - especially in the matter of making and voting on judgements. Not only judgements in the Wintermark National Assembly either - it is all too easy to neglect the important matters of the virtue assemblies and especially the general assembly. The position would also bring with it a responsibility to bring the priests of Wintermark together to discuss the issues important to their congregations, and ensure that priests are ready to help their people in whatever way is most pressing. Finally, they would also be responsible for ensuring the Hall of Rund remains open to all the priests of Wintermark - and that no priest is without a voice in the councils of the wise.		Rebuilding Rund's Hall in this fashion will require 10 wains of weirwood and 6 wains of white granite, and 48 crowns of labour costs. It would take three months to complete, and at the end of that time it would create a new title. As with the Speaker for Highguard Assembly, this new title would be responsible for supporting and encouraging the priests of Wintermark - especially in the matter of making and voting on judgements. Not only judgements in the Wintermark National Assembly either - it is all too easy to neglect the important matters of the virtue assemblies and especially the general assembly. The position would also bring with it a responsibility to bring the priests of Wintermark together to discuss the issues important to their congregations, and ensure that priests are ready to help their people in whatever way is most pressing. Finally, they would also be responsible for ensuring the Hall of Rund remains open to all the priests of Wintermark - and that no priest is without a voice in the councils of the wise.

	In return, they would receive 18 doses of liao. They could use this liao as they wished, but the assumption would be that they be used to support the interests of Wintermark, and promote heroism across the Empire, as well as to encourage and support the priests of the Mark.		In return, they would receive 18 doses of liao. They could use this liao as they wished, but the assumption would be that they be used to support the interests of Wintermark, and promote heroism across the Empire, as well as to encourage and support the priests of the Mark.

Hailmur: /* The New Hall */

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The New Hall

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	Rebuilding Rund's Hall in this fashion will require 10 wains of weirwood and 6 wains of white granite, and 32 crowns of labour costs. It would take three months to complete, and at the end of that time it would create a new title. As with the Speaker for Highguard Assembly, this new title would be responsible for supporting and encouraging the priests of Wintermark - especially in the matter of making and voting on judgements. Not only judgements in the Wintermark National Assembly either - it is all too easy to neglect the important matters of the virtue assemblies and especially the general assembly. The position would also bring with it a responsibility to bring the priests of Wintermark together to discuss the issues important to their congregations, and ensure that priests are ready to help their people in whatever way is most pressing. Finally, they would also be responsible for ensuring the Hall of Rund remains open to all the priests of Wintermark - and that no priest is without a voice in the councils of the wise.		Rebuilding Rund's Hall in this fashion will require 10 wains of weirwood and 6 wains of white granite, and 32 crowns of labour costs. It would take three months to complete, and at the end of that time it would create a new title. As with the Speaker for Highguard Assembly, this new title would be responsible for supporting and encouraging the priests of Wintermark - especially in the matter of making and voting on judgements. Not only judgements in the Wintermark National Assembly either - it is all too easy to neglect the important matters of the virtue assemblies and especially the general assembly. The position would also bring with it a responsibility to bring the priests of Wintermark together to discuss the issues important to their congregations, and ensure that priests are ready to help their people in whatever way is most pressing. Finally, they would also be responsible for ensuring the Hall of Rund remains open to all the priests of Wintermark - and that no priest is without a voice in the councils of the wise.

	In return, they would receive 9 doses of liao ~~and 18 votes in the Synod~~. They could use this liao ~~and these votes~~ as they wished, but the assumption would be that they be used to support the interests of Wintermark, and promote heroism across the Empire, as well as to encourage and support the priests of the Mark.		In return, they would receive 18 doses of liao. They could use this liao as they wished, but the assumption would be that they be used to support the interests of Wintermark, and promote heroism across the Empire, as well as to encourage and support the priests of the Mark.

	===Speaker for the Crows===		===Speaker for the Crows===

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	In later life, she invested much of her personal fortune in building schools across the Marches and providing scholarships for promising students who wished to study elsewhere. She began to suffer periods of ill health, culminating in her death in 269YE. Shortly before she passed away, she sought out an ambitious young friar named Richard Tallow and asked him to provide her with the ceremony of [[The_Marches_religious_beliefs#Shriving\|shriving]] - providing him with a significant endowment that ultimately allowed him to realise his personal dreams and build Becktunn monastery. After her death, she bequeathed her personal journals to the new abbot and in reading them the true extent of her influence and commitment to helping the people of the Marches achieve their goals became apparent. She was buried, as per her wishes, on a headland overlooking her beloved home town of Meade. The tree that marked her grave is today known as Maggie's Oak - despite being an apple tree. It is easy to see where the name comes from - the tree is over a century old and still in excellent (some might say miraculous) health and still produces fine red apples every Summer.		In later life, she invested much of her personal fortune in building schools across the Marches and providing scholarships for promising students who wished to study elsewhere. She began to suffer periods of ill health, culminating in her death in 269YE. Shortly before she passed away, she sought out an ambitious young friar named Richard Tallow and asked him to provide her with the ceremony of [[The_Marches_religious_beliefs#Shriving\|shriving]] - providing him with a significant endowment that ultimately allowed him to realise his personal dreams and build Becktunn monastery. After her death, she bequeathed her personal journals to the new abbot and in reading them the true extent of her influence and commitment to helping the people of the Marches achieve their goals became apparent. She was buried, as per her wishes, on a headland overlooking her beloved home town of Meade. The tree that marked her grave is today known as Maggie's Oak - despite being an apple tree. It is easy to see where the name comes from - the tree is over a century old and still in excellent (some might say miraculous) health and still produces fine red apples every Summer.
	<div style="float: right; width: 400px;"><quote by="Marcher Proverb">Good cider needs good apples.</quote></div>		<div style="float: right; width: 400px;"><quote by="Marcher Proverb">Good cider needs good apples.</quote></div>
	After her death, her friends in the Marcher assembly campaigned heavily to have her recognised as an Exemplar of Ambition, and the Imperial Synod [[recognition\|recognised]] her as such in 272YE. When the Marcher priests sought to gather support for a suitable [[inspirational ~~tomb~~]], they faced stiff opposition from an unexpected source. Margaret was one of the Senators who worked with [[Empress Mariika]] to thrash out the details of the charters that created the first Marcher [[market town\|market towns]]. While that made her unpopular with some [[Steward\|stewards]], she faced their criticism boldly and argued passionately that it was possible for towns and households to co-exist and ultimately strengthen the Marches. Her argument was that the cities of [[the League]] - especially [[Tassato]] - were luring away some of the finest yeomen whose skills lay in areas other than farming and fighting. Through the market towns, she said, their skills could be harnessed for the benefit of the Marchers.		After her death, her friends in the Marcher assembly campaigned heavily to have her recognised as an Exemplar of Ambition, and the Imperial Synod [[recognition\|recognised]] her as such in 272YE. When the Marcher priests sought to gather support for a suitable [[inspirational location\|memorial]], they faced stiff opposition from an unexpected source. Margaret was one of the Senators who worked with [[Empress Mariika]] to thrash out the details of the charters that created the first Marcher [[market town\|market towns]]. While that made her unpopular with some [[Steward\|stewards]], she faced their criticism boldly and argued passionately that it was possible for towns and households to co-exist and ultimately strengthen the Marches. Her argument was that the cities of [[the League]] - especially [[Tassato]] - were luring away some of the finest yeomen whose skills lay in areas other than farming and fighting. Through the market towns, she said, their skills could be harnessed for the benefit of the Marchers.

	Unfortunately, it is in the nature of Marchers to hold grudges and they have long memories. After her death, the stewards who felt they had been slighted by Margaret's involvement with the charters were unable to prevent her being recognised as an exemplar - but they were more than capable of ensuring that her legacy and her name were largely forgotten.		Unfortunately, it is in the nature of Marchers to hold grudges and they have long memories. After her death, the stewards who felt they had been slighted by Margaret's involvement with the charters were unable to prevent her being recognised as an exemplar - but they were more than capable of ensuring that her legacy and her name were largely forgotten.

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The Hall of Rund

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	===The Hall of Rund===		===The Hall of Rund===
	Rund is known to have been an ancient Kallavesi hero, a woman who sought out omens and offered advice to the chiefs of the Kallavesi ~~tribes~~ long before the arrival of the Steinr. The town of Rundhal is named for her, and for the circular hall she built at the heart of the settlement. When it was first constructed, it was intended that all the priests of Kallavesa could meet there together, seated in a great ring, with none taking a place of prominence over another. Over time, this traditional meeting was opened to the priests of the Suaq and the Steinr, fostering a period of increased understanding of the spiritual realm. It was here that the great discussions and arguments about the Way took place in the reign of King Alof Bearning, and ultimately where the priests first began to explore the nature of the seven virtues and the teachings of the new religion.		Rund is known to have been an ancient Kallavesi hero, a woman who sought out omens and offered advice to the chiefs of the Kallavesi long before the arrival of the Steinr. The town of Rundhal is named for her, and for the circular hall she built at the heart of the settlement. When it was first constructed, it was intended that all the priests of Kallavesa could meet there together, seated in a great ring, with none taking a place of prominence over another. Over time, this traditional meeting was opened to the priests of the Suaq and the Steinr, fostering a period of increased understanding of the spiritual realm. It was here that the great discussions and arguments about the Way took place in the reign of King Alof Bearning, and ultimately where the priests first began to explore the nature of the seven virtues and the teachings of the new religion.

	Meetings at Rund's Hall began to falter some two centuries ago. Increasingly cramped, the hall was no longer fit for purpose - there were simply too many priests and stormcrows who wished to attend the meetings. The last real meeting of the priests of Wintermark - of the Wintermark National Assembly - was in 238YE when the priests threw their support behind (then General) [[Emperor Guntherm\|Guntherm]] for [[the Throne]]. Contemporary reports talk of the hall being filled to capacity, and priests clustered seven deep outside around the four doors straining to hear and fighting to be heard.		Meetings at Rund's Hall began to falter some two centuries ago. Increasingly cramped, the hall was no longer fit for purpose - there were simply too many priests and stormcrows who wished to attend the meetings. The last real meeting of the priests of Wintermark - of the Wintermark National Assembly - was in 238YE when the priests threw their support behind (then General) [[Emperor Guntherm\|Guntherm]] for [[the Throne]]. Contemporary reports talk of the hall being filled to capacity, and priests clustered seven deep outside around the four doors straining to hear and fighting to be heard.