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	* '''A conjunction of the Sentinel Gate will lead to the Semmerstones at 2pm Saturday afternoon and allow audience with the Lord of the Crossroads'''		* '''A conjunction of the Sentinel Gate will lead to the Semmerstones at 2pm Saturday afternoon and allow audience with the Lord of the Crossroads'''
	* '''Barien's heralds will be at Lumi's of Wintermark from 7pm on Friday night and anyone currently involved in a challenge can speak to them there'''		* '''Barien's heralds will be at Lumi's of Wintermark from 7pm on Friday night and anyone currently involved in a challenge can speak to them there'''
	[[Barien]], the Lord of the Crossroads, invites the [[icewalker\|icewalkers]] of [[Wintermark]] and several other challengers to join him at [[Semmerholm#The_Semmerstones\|the Semmerstones]] in [[Semmerholm#Causse\|Causse]] at two-o-clock on Saturday afternoon of the coming Solstice. Those who believe they have completed their challenge and stand ready to claim their reward will find the way is open for them to travel to the Grove of Thousands. This place is favoured by the Lords of the Summer Lands, a grove that lies halfway between the Empire and the Summer ~~Realm~~, there the Lord of the Crossroads will conduct a ceremony of rewarding.		[[Barien]], the Lord of the Crossroads, invites the [[icewalker\|icewalkers]] of [[Wintermark]] and several other challengers to join him at [[Semmerholm#The_Semmerstones\|the Semmerstones]] in [[Semmerholm#Causse\|Causse]] at two-o-clock on Saturday afternoon of the coming Solstice. Those who believe they have completed their challenge and stand ready to claim their reward will find the way is open for them to travel to the Grove of Thousands. This place is favoured by the Lords of the Summer Lands, a grove that lies halfway between the Empire and the Summer realm, there the Lord of the Crossroads will conduct a ceremony of rewarding.

	Barien will meet with all the challengers there. He is expecting two of them to present a performance as the culmination of their challenge, the remainder need only present themselves to receive their rewards. The known challengers are:		Barien will meet with all the challengers there. He is expecting two of them to present a performance as the culmination of their challenge, the remainder need only present themselves to receive their rewards. The known challengers are:
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	Under normal circumstances, the [[eternal]] [[Kaela]] is relatively neutral to the Empire. She offers her boons, or withdraws them, as she sees fit. She is happy to aid the Empire or parley with the Winter Archmage when it suits her. Shortly before the Summer Solstice, however, she shows a different side to her personality. Specifically, she declares a bounty on the coven of the Suns of Couros. The source of her displeasure is not made clear but her heralds claim that a few years ago she warned the Suns of Couros not to use her ritual [[Clarion Call of Ivory and Dust]]: "''Those who disrespect the Queen of Silence should not seek to steal her boons''".		Under normal circumstances, the [[eternal]] [[Kaela]] is relatively neutral to the Empire. She offers her boons, or withdraws them, as she sees fit. She is happy to aid the Empire or parley with the Winter Archmage when it suits her. Shortly before the Summer Solstice, however, she shows a different side to her personality. Specifically, she declares a bounty on the coven of the Suns of Couros. The source of her displeasure is not made clear but her heralds claim that a few years ago she warned the Suns of Couros not to use her ritual [[Clarion Call of Ivory and Dust]]: "''Those who disrespect the Queen of Silence should not seek to steal her boons''".

	During the Spring Equinox, the Suns of Couros stole three of her grim legions. They will fight when summoned - that is the agreement she made when she allowed the ritual to first be created. But for every cadre of her warriors stolen in this fashion, she will provide three to barbarians opposing the Highborn armies. As a consequence, ''nine'' cadres of grim ~~legionnaries~~ will fight alongside the Druj during the coming season. Her herald appears to believe that their mistress warned Imperial Magicians this would happen, and coldly points out that by testing the End-of-Stars they have arguably used magic to aid the enemies of the Empire. Perhaps the Conclave might wish to [[Sorcery\|use the tools available to it]] to reflect their displeasure? Each time the Suns of Couros steal her grim legionaries, she will do the same. She will do so not only when they perform the ritual as part of their own coven, but also when they contribute to other performances of the ritual.		During the Spring Equinox, the Suns of Couros stole three of her grim legions. They will fight when summoned - that is the agreement she made when she allowed the ritual to first be created. But for every cadre of her warriors stolen in this fashion, she will provide three to barbarians opposing the Highborn armies. As a consequence, ''nine'' cadres of grim legionnaires will fight alongside the Druj during the coming season. Her herald appears to believe that their mistress warned Imperial Magicians this would happen, and coldly points out that by testing the End-of-Stars they have arguably used magic to aid the enemies of the Empire. Perhaps the Conclave might wish to [[Sorcery\|use the tools available to it]] to reflect their displeasure? Each time the Suns of Couros steal her grim legionaries, she will do the same. She will do so not only when they perform the ritual as part of their own coven, but also when they contribute to other performances of the ritual.

	She is not merciless however - at least not in this regard. There is a ritual that allows [[Combat#Terminal\|the dying]] to pass through the "final portal" to Kaela's realm and be judged by her. Those she deems worthy join her grim legion, while those who are not ready are reduced to dust. At least one copy of this ritual - ''Abandon the Mortal Shackles'' - was given to Imperial magicians since the death of [[Empress Britta]]. If a copy of this ritual - by any name - is located and one of the Suns of Couros raises a successful Declaration of [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial Lore]] for it, then she will forgive the Highborn for their slight and end her grievance with them.		She is not merciless however - at least not in this regard. There is a ritual that allows [[Combat#Terminal\|the dying]] to pass through the "final portal" to Kaela's realm and be judged by her. Those she deems worthy join her grim legion, while those who are not ready are reduced to dust. At least one copy of this ritual - ''Abandon the Mortal Shackles'' - was given to Imperial magicians since the death of [[Empress Britta]]. If a copy of this ritual - by any name - is located and one of the Suns of Couros raises a successful Declaration of [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial Lore]] for it, then she will forgive the Highborn for their slight and end her grievance with them.

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	* '''Golden spiders have been dispatched to support and enhance the heliopticon towers across Urizen'''		* '''Golden spiders have been dispatched to support and enhance the heliopticon towers across Urizen'''
	* '''The Doyen can now speed the codification of a ritual in return for a payment of orichalcum ingots'''		* '''The Doyen can now speed the codification of a ritual in return for a payment of orichalcum ingots'''
	Last season [[Prospero]] met with '''Edmundo of Damakan's Forge''', [[Archmage\|Archmage of Autumn]], in parley. The meeting led to an agreement being made between the Autumn archmage and the Weaver setting in place the patronage of the [[Doyen of the Spires\|College of the Spires]]. The [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] recognised Prospero as a [[384YE_Spring_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Amity:_Prospero\|friend of the Empire]], and almost immediately after the Spring Equinox, dozens of golden spiders from the Autumn realm descended on Urizen.		Last season [[Prospero]] met with '''Edmundo of Damakan's Forge''', [[Archmage\|Archmage of Autumn]], in parley. The meeting led to an agreement being made between the Autumn archmage and the Weaver setting in place the patronage of the [[Doyen of the Spires\|College of the Spires]]. The [[Conclave]] recognised Prospero as a [[384YE_Spring_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Amity:_Prospero\|friend of the Empire]], and almost immediately after the Spring Equinox, dozens of golden spiders from the Autumn realm descended on Urizen.

	Literally descended. The golden spiders - each one around the size of sheep - drifted down out of the night sky wherever functioning heliopticon towers are located across [[Morrow]], [[Redoubt]], and even [[Spiral]]. There is some consternation, but the spiders are entirely peaceful, and present themselves politely to the Urizen operating the towers. They speak in soft, breathy voices, and are fascinated by the mechanisms that control the lanterns. Their presence allows messages to be sent faster and more efficiently, reducing breakage and errors. They are also excellent sounding boards, more than happy to chat with any Scholar who is stumped by a magical problem. Within a few weeks they have apparently internalised a register of every magician in Urizen who contributes to the College of the Spires, and have an uncanny ability to bring together scholars whose expertise is complementary. All they ask in return are gifts of orichalcum which are carefully wrapped in golden silk and apparently sent back to the City of Bridges.		Literally descended. The golden spiders - each one around the size of sheep - drifted down out of the night sky wherever functioning heliopticon towers are located across [[Morrow]], [[Redoubt]], and even [[Spiral]]. There is some consternation, but the spiders are entirely peaceful, and present themselves politely to the Urizen operating the towers. They speak in soft, breathy voices, and are fascinated by the mechanisms that control the lanterns. Their presence allows messages to be sent faster and more efficiently, reducing breakage and errors. They are also excellent sounding boards, more than happy to chat with any Scholar who is stumped by a magical problem. Within a few weeks they have apparently internalised a register of every magician in Urizen who contributes to the College of the Spires, and have an uncanny ability to bring together scholars whose expertise is complementary. All they ask in return are gifts of orichalcum which are carefully wrapped in golden silk and apparently sent back to the City of Bridges.
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	As long as the spiders are free to operate in Urizen, whenever they are [[Doyen_of_the_Spires#Codification\|codifying a ritual]] the [[Doyen of the Spires]] can call on the assistance of the spiders to speed up the process. Doing so requires payment in the form of [[orichalcum]]. The first five ranks of additional research in a season cost 20 ingots of orichalcum. The next five ranks will cost a further 42 ingots (for a total of 62 ingots). The next five ranks will cost ''another'' 86 ingots, and so on doubling the cost and adding two ingots for each further additional five ranks of research within the same season. Unlike the additional benefits provided a college of magic by a [[College_of_magic#Specialisation\|specialisation]], this additional research speed is not restricted to any one magical realm - the Prince of Ties may favour [[Autumn magic]] but his spiders are able to assist in codification in all six magical lores.		As long as the spiders are free to operate in Urizen, whenever they are [[Doyen_of_the_Spires#Codification\|codifying a ritual]] the [[Doyen of the Spires]] can call on the assistance of the spiders to speed up the process. Doing so requires payment in the form of [[orichalcum]]. The first five ranks of additional research in a season cost 20 ingots of orichalcum. The next five ranks will cost a further 42 ingots (for a total of 62 ingots). The next five ranks will cost ''another'' 86 ingots, and so on doubling the cost and adding two ingots for each further additional five ranks of research within the same season. Unlike the additional benefits provided a college of magic by a [[College_of_magic#Specialisation\|specialisation]], this additional research speed is not restricted to any one magical realm - the Prince of Ties may favour [[Autumn magic]] but his spiders are able to assist in codification in all six magical lores.

	Working with the golden spiders is ''not'' possible if the Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges is under the [[Amity and enmity\|enmity]] of the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]], however. They will not ''necessarily'' depart if the Conclave turns against Prospero, but they will not offer their aid. There is one further restriction on this agreement; any ritual codified in whole or in part with the aid of the golden spiders may ''not'' be entered into [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]]. It may be used freely by Imperial magicians, or entered into [[Urizen lore]], but if it is made part of Imperial lore that will break the agreement with Prospero to serve as patron and he will be ''very'' angry. It is presumed that by ensuring the rituals created with his aid are not readily available to every Imperial magician, this will promote the kinds of negotiation and favour-trading between the Empire's wizards that the City of Bridges relishes.		Working with the golden spiders is ''not'' possible if the Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges is under the [[Amity and enmity\|enmity]] of the [[Conclave]], however. They will not ''necessarily'' depart if the Conclave turns against Prospero, but they will not offer their aid. There is one further restriction on this agreement; any ritual codified in whole or in part with the aid of the golden spiders may ''not'' be entered into [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]]. It may be used freely by Imperial magicians, or entered into [[Urizen lore]], but if it is made part of Imperial lore that will break the agreement with Prospero to serve as patron and he will be ''very'' angry. It is presumed that by ensuring the rituals created with his aid are not readily available to every Imperial magician, this will promote the kinds of negotiation and favour-trading between the Empire's wizards that the City of Bridges relishes.
	<div style="float:right; width:225px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=CathanArt.jpg\|align=right\|width=225}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width:225px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=CathanArt.jpg\|align=right\|width=225}}</div>
	Some Urizen comment that it is surprisingly serendipitous that the spiders have appeared when they have - given that the current Doyen, Marcus, was chosen to [[Doyen_of_the_Spires#The_Studies_of_Urizen\|oversee work]] on the ritual ''Quick Study'' which will [[enchantment\|enchant]] a [[College of Magic]] to work ''even more'' effectively.		Some Urizen comment that it is surprisingly serendipitous that the spiders have appeared when they have - given that the current Doyen, Marcus, was chosen to [[Doyen_of_the_Spires#The_Studies_of_Urizen\|oversee work]] on the ritual ''Quick Study'' which will [[enchantment\|enchant]] a [[College of Magic]] to work ''even more'' effectively.

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	==No Surrender==		==No Surrender==
	*'''Cathan Canae has laid down an ultimatum to the Empire'''		*'''Cathan Canae has laid down an ultimatum to the Empire'''
	Last season ''Volstann'', raucous herald of [[Cathan Canae]], met with '''Exarch Luke of the Navigators of Virtue''', [[Archmage\|Archmage of Summer]] (among others) in [[The_bird_and_the_child#Cathan_Canae\|a parley held in the Hall of Worlds]]. A number of matters were discussed including who would represent the Lady of the Frost in the upcoming [[Our_thumping_hearts\|tournament]] for patronage of [[Master of Ice and Darkness\|the Icy Crag of the Eternal Sun]]. Volstann also delivered a message regarding the Immovable One's opinion of the recent treaties [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|conceding]] Imperial land to foreign enemies. Specifically, if the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] cedes any more regions or territories to foreign powers then she will cease offering her support to the Empire. Apparently, the Lady of the Glacial Keep considers ceding Imperial territory tantamount to surrender - something the Immovable One has no patience for, and cannot respect.		Last season ''Volstann'', raucous herald of [[Cathan Canae]], met with '''Exarch Luke of the Navigators of Virtue''', [[Archmage\|Archmage of Summer]] (among others) in [[The_bird_and_the_child#Cathan_Canae\|a parley held in the Hall of Worlds]]. A number of matters were discussed including who would represent the Lady of the Frost in the upcoming [[Our_thumping_hearts\|tournament]] for patronage of [[Master of Ice and Darkness\|the Icy Crag of the Eternal Sun]]. Volstann also delivered a message regarding the Immovable One's opinion of the recent treaties [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|conceding]] Imperial land to foreign enemies. Specifically, if the [[Senate]] cedes any more regions or territories to foreign powers then she will cease offering her support to the Empire. Apparently, the Lady of the Glacial Keep considers ceding Imperial territory tantamount to surrender - something the Immovable One has no patience for, and cannot respect.
	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;">		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;">
	<quote by="Ariadne of the Auric Horizon, Spring Equinox 384YE">This Conclave thanks Zakalwe for all the opportunities provided to us and appreciate them even though we are logistically unable to pursue them and hope that we can continue to work together in future</quote></div>		<quote by="Ariadne of the Auric Horizon, Spring Equinox 384YE">This Conclave thanks Zakalwe for all the opportunities provided to us and appreciate them even though we are logistically unable to pursue them and hope that we can continue to work together in future</quote></div>

Twiggy at 01:59, 18 July 2025

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	==Wisdom==		==Wisdom==
	* '''Wise Rangara will serve as patron of Marshstand Skerry if the Conclave asks'''		* '''Wise Rangara will serve as patron of Marshstand Skerry if the Conclave asks'''
	During the meeting with Wise Rangara's representative at the last summit, it was agreed that she would displace [[Agramant]] as the patron of the [[Thousands_or_more#Marshstand_Skerry\|Marshstand Skerry]] in Ossium. One final step is ~~neccessary~~; the Imperial Conclave must politely ask her to take up residence as patron of the stone itself. A Declaration of Concord will be sufficient as long as it passes - there is no need to give her [[Amity and enmity#Amity\|amity]] - merely to ensure she is not under [[Amity and enmity#Enmity\|enmity]]. She makes it clear, however, that she will expect the sacrifices to continue.		During the meeting with Wise Rangara's representative at the last summit, it was agreed that she would displace [[Agramant]] as the patron of the [[Thousands_or_more#Marshstand_Skerry\|Marshstand Skerry]] in Ossium. One final step is necessary; the Imperial Conclave must politely ask her to take up residence as patron of the stone itself. A Declaration of Concord will be sufficient as long as it passes - there is no need to give her [[Amity and enmity#Amity\|amity]] - merely to ensure she is not under [[Amity and enmity#Enmity\|enmity]]. She makes it clear, however, that she will expect the sacrifices to continue.

	Some query is raised as to whether [[Arhallogen]] - the other patron of Marshstand Skerry - would need to agree. Wise Rangara's herald apparently laughed for a full minute before retorting that nobody in the Winter realm - and certainly not Wise Rangara - gives two rotten figs for what the Spider King does or does not agree to.		Some query is raised as to whether [[Arhallogen]] - the other patron of Marshstand Skerry - would need to agree. Wise Rangara's herald apparently laughed for a full minute before retorting that nobody in the Winter realm - and certainly not Wise Rangara - gives two rotten figs for what the Spider King does or does not agree to.

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	==Civil Exchange==		==Civil Exchange==
	*'''Agon, Polemarch of Clarity has acknowledged the declaration by Ariadne of Auric Horizon'''		*'''Agon, Polemarch of Clarity has acknowledged the declaration by Ariadne of Auric Horizon'''
	*'''The opportunity to expand the Citadel of Highwatch has been extended until ~~the~~ the end of the upcoming summit'''		*'''The opportunity to expand the Citadel of Highwatch has been extended until the end of the upcoming summit'''
	''Valeria of the Citadel of Highwatch'' offered a chance for the nation of Urizen to receive the support of [[Zakalwe]] following a mandate raised by '''Maximillian Ankarien''' to encourage cooperation with eternals in support of virtuous endeavours. The chance to expand the [[The_Net_of_the_Realms#A_Citadel_for_Strategy\|Citadel of Highwatch]] to gain support in the war against the [[Druj]] was due to have ended at the end of last summit but the declaration from '''Ariadne of Auric Horizon''' has further encouraged Agon the Polemarch of Clarity, and so the opportunity remains until the end of the Summer Solstice 384YE.		''Valeria of the Citadel of Highwatch'' offered a chance for the nation of Urizen to receive the support of [[Zakalwe]] following a mandate raised by '''Maximillian Ankarien''' to encourage cooperation with eternals in support of virtuous endeavours. The chance to expand the [[The_Net_of_the_Realms#A_Citadel_for_Strategy\|Citadel of Highwatch]] to gain support in the war against the [[Druj]] was due to have ended at the end of last summit but the declaration from '''Ariadne of Auric Horizon''' has further encouraged Agon the Polemarch of Clarity, and so the opportunity remains until the end of the Summer Solstice 384YE.
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Novemberalice at 09:31, 19 April 2023

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:384YE Summer]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Winds of Magic]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:384YE Summer]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Winds of Magic]]
	<div style="float:left; width: 550px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Sparkle Lights.jpg\|caption=The Empire is a world of magic and wonder, and these are just a handful of the strange events that have happened, are happening, or will happen.\|align=left\|width=550}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 550px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Sparkle Lights.jpg\|caption=The Empire is a world of magic and wonder, and these are just a handful of the strange events that have happened, are happening, or will happen.\|align=left\|width=550}}</div>
			{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE4ctAUi1Qo}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The world is a magical place, and the Empire home to some of the most proficient magicians in the world. Each season, amid all the politics and negotiation, the religious debates and the raucous parties, Anvil hosts the Imperial Conclave where the wise and the powerful come together to discuss matters of magic. Each summit, the Imperial regio plays host to some of the mightiest covens in the Empire, weaving powerful magical effects to shift the shuttle of fate on the loom of destiny. The winds of magic blow, and they bring tales of wonder and witchery.		The world is a magical place, and the Empire home to some of the most proficient magicians in the world. Each season, amid all the politics and negotiation, the religious debates and the raucous parties, Anvil hosts the Imperial Conclave where the wise and the powerful come together to discuss matters of magic. Each summit, the Imperial regio plays host to some of the mightiest covens in the Empire, weaving powerful magical effects to shift the shuttle of fate on the loom of destiny. The winds of magic blow, and they bring tales of wonder and witchery.

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	And finally ... Forty years ago a cabal of magicians from [[the League]] calling themselves the ''Childer of the Black Drop'', apparently inspired by the (possibly fictional) character ''Esconius of Highguard'' set out to learn everything they could about the hateful [[eternal]] [[Agramant]]. They committed themselves to collecting every scrap of lore they could find about the eternal, apparently hoping to find some kind of weakness that could be exploited to protect the Empire completely from his depredations. According to dusty records, all thirteen members of the cabal were - perhaps inevitably - declared [[Sorcery\|sorcerers]] by the Imperial Conclave in Summer 354YE. In pursuit of their quest they had apparently used magic in very unwise ways - mastering rituals that drew on the power of ''Blood-on-the-Snow'' to "better understand his dark temptations". They were unrepentant, and eight of their members were killed in the resulting fracas. Five of them - ''Johann Perivale von Sarvos'', ''Wilhelm Ecaso di Temeschwar'', ''Padik Tarvin of Tassato Mestra'', ''Tomazi duPain de Holberg'', and ''Jodeya Watiker di Tassato Mestra'' - were unaccounted for. They were assumed to have fled the Empire.		And finally ... Forty years ago a cabal of magicians from [[the League]] calling themselves the ''Childer of the Black Drop'', apparently inspired by the (possibly fictional) character ''Esconius of Highguard'' set out to learn everything they could about the hateful [[eternal]] [[Agramant]]. They committed themselves to collecting every scrap of lore they could find about the eternal, apparently hoping to find some kind of weakness that could be exploited to protect the Empire completely from his depredations. According to dusty records, all thirteen members of the cabal were - perhaps inevitably - declared [[Sorcery\|sorcerers]] by the Imperial Conclave in Summer 354YE. In pursuit of their quest they had apparently used magic in very unwise ways - mastering rituals that drew on the power of ''Blood-on-the-Snow'' to "better understand his dark temptations". They were unrepentant, and eight of their members were killed in the resulting fracas. Five of them - ''Johann Perivale von Sarvos'', ''Wilhelm Ecaso di Temeschwar'', ''Padik Tarvin of Tassato Mestra'', ''Tomazi duPain de Holberg'', and ''Jodeya Watiker di Tassato Mestra'' - were unaccounted for. They were assumed to have fled the Empire.

	A month ago, the bodies of four of them were discovered in a cottage in the [[Temeschwar#Vardstein_Vale\|Vardstein Vale]] by scouts exploring the area around [[Delver_of_the_Depths#Lorenzo.27s_Deep_Pockets\|Lorenzo's Deep Pockets]]. They had been dead for at least a month, perhaps longer, and as near as could be ascertained Johann had been poisoned with the [[The_Assassin%27s_Gate#The_Crimson_Gate\|Crimson Gate]]. Tomazi duPain had fallen out of a window, and hanged by his own splendid cloak. Padik Tarvin was discovered with five vicious daggers embedded in his back, but with no sign of a struggle. Wilhelm was found at the dinner table, a half-full glass of Dawnish wine still in one hand, with no sign of how he died - his body transformed to stone through use of [[Mark the Flesh Incorruptible]], concealing the cause of death. There were place settings for five but only four bodies. A mystery that has baffled the magistrates. Even more mysterious is the presence in the cottage of a large trunk, inlaid with weltsilver runes of [[Aesh]], [[Sular]], and [[Ophis]]. The trunk itself was empty.		A month ago, the bodies of four of them were discovered in a cottage in the [[Temeschwar#Vardstein_Vale\|Vardstein Vale]] by scouts exploring the area around [[Delver_of_the_Depths#Lorenzo.27s_Deep_Pockets\|Lorenzo's Deep Pockets]]. They had been dead for at least a month, perhaps longer, and as near as could be ascertained Johann had been poisoned with the [[The_Assassin%27s_Gate#The_Crimson_Gate\|Crimson Gate]]. Tomazi duPain had fallen out of a window, and hanged by his own splendid cloak. Padik Tarvin was discovered with five vicious daggers embedded in his back, but with no sign of a struggle. Wilhelm was found at the dinner table, a half-full glass of Dawnish wine still in one hand, with no sign of how he died - his body transformed to stone through use of [[Mark the Flesh Incorruptible]], concealing the cause of death. There were place settings for five, but only four bodies. A mystery that has baffled the magistrates. Even more mysterious is the presence in the cottage of a large trunk, inlaid with weltsilver runes of [[Aesh]], [[Sular]], and [[Ophis]]. The trunk itself was empty.

	Of Jodeya Watiker di Tassato Mestra there was no sign; nor was there any sign of the Childer of the Black Drop's library (assuming it still exists).		Of Jodeya Watiker di Tassato Mestra there was no sign; nor was there any sign of the Childer of the Black Drop's library (assuming it still exists).

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	*'''Agon, Polemarch of Clarity has acknowledged the declaration by Ariadne of Auric Horizon'''		*'''Agon, Polemarch of Clarity has acknowledged the declaration by Ariadne of Auric Horizon'''
	*'''The opportunity to expand the Citadel of Highwatch has been extended until the the end of the upcoming summit'''		*'''The opportunity to expand the Citadel of Highwatch has been extended until the the end of the upcoming summit'''
	''Valeria of the Citadel of Highwatch'' offered a chance for the nation of Urizen to receive the support of [[Zakalwe]] following a mandate raised by Maximillian Ankarien to encourage cooperation with eternals in support of virtuous endeavours. The chance to expand the [[The_Net_of_the_Realms#A_Citadel_for_Strategy\|Citadel of Highwatch]] to gain support in the war against the [[Druj]] was due to have ended at the end of last summit but the declaration from '''Ariadne of Auric Horizon''' has further encouraged Agon the Polemarch of Clarity, and so the opportunity remains until the end of the Summer Solstice 384YE.		''Valeria of the Citadel of Highwatch'' offered a chance for the nation of Urizen to receive the support of [[Zakalwe]] following a mandate raised by '''Maximillian Ankarien''' to encourage cooperation with eternals in support of virtuous endeavours. The chance to expand the [[The_Net_of_the_Realms#A_Citadel_for_Strategy\|Citadel of Highwatch]] to gain support in the war against the [[Druj]] was due to have ended at the end of last summit but the declaration from '''Ariadne of Auric Horizon''' has further encouraged Agon the Polemarch of Clarity, and so the opportunity remains until the end of the Summer Solstice 384YE.
	<div style="float:right; width:225px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Suns of Couros.jpg\|align=right\|width=225}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width:225px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Suns of Couros.jpg\|align=right\|width=225}}</div>

	==The Setting Suns of Couros==		==The Setting Suns of Couros==
	* '''Kaela has expressed her anger at the Highborn coven of the Suns of Couros'''		* '''Kaela has expressed her anger at the Highborn coven of the Suns of Couros'''

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	As long as the spiders are free to operate in Urizen, whenever they are [[Doyen_of_the_Spires#Codification\|codifying a ritual]] the [[Doyen of the Spires]] can call on the assistance of the spiders to speed up the process. Doing so requires payment in the form of [[orichalcum]]. The first five ranks of additional research in a season cost 20 ingots of orichalcum. The next five ranks will cost a further 42 ingots (for a total of 62 ingots). The next five ranks will cost ''another'' 86 ingots, and so on doubling the cost and adding two ingots for each further additional five ranks of research within the same season. Unlike the additional benefits provided a college of magic by a [[College_of_magic#Specialisation\|specialisation]], this additional research speed is not restricted to any one magical realm - the Prince of Ties may favour [[Autumn magic]] but his spiders are able to assist in codification in all six magical lores.		As long as the spiders are free to operate in Urizen, whenever they are [[Doyen_of_the_Spires#Codification\|codifying a ritual]] the [[Doyen of the Spires]] can call on the assistance of the spiders to speed up the process. Doing so requires payment in the form of [[orichalcum]]. The first five ranks of additional research in a season cost 20 ingots of orichalcum. The next five ranks will cost a further 42 ingots (for a total of 62 ingots). The next five ranks will cost ''another'' 86 ingots, and so on doubling the cost and adding two ingots for each further additional five ranks of research within the same season. Unlike the additional benefits provided a college of magic by a [[College_of_magic#Specialisation\|specialisation]], this additional research speed is not restricted to any one magical realm - the Prince of Ties may favour [[Autumn magic]] but his spiders are able to assist in codification in all six magical lores.

	Working with the golden spiders is ''not'' possible if the Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges is under the [[Amity and enmity\|enmity]] of the [[Imperial Conclave]], however. They will not ''necessarily'' depart if the Conclave turns against Prospero, but they will not offer their aid. There is one further restriction on this agreement; any ritual codified in whole or in part with the aid of the golden spiders may ''not'' be entered into [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]]. It may be used freely by Imperial magicians, or entered into [[Urizen lore]], but if it is made part of Imperial lore that will break the agreement with Prospero to serve as patron and he will be ''very'' angry. It is presumed that by ensuring the rituals created with his aid are not readily available to every Imperial magician, this will promote the kinds of negotiation and favour-trading between the Empire's wizards that the City of Bridges relishes		Working with the golden spiders is ''not'' possible if the Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges is under the [[Amity and enmity\|enmity]] of the [[Imperial Conclave]], however. They will not ''necessarily'' depart if the Conclave turns against Prospero, but they will not offer their aid. There is one further restriction on this agreement; any ritual codified in whole or in part with the aid of the golden spiders may ''not'' be entered into [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]]. It may be used freely by Imperial magicians, or entered into [[Urizen lore]], but if it is made part of Imperial lore that will break the agreement with Prospero to serve as patron and he will be ''very'' angry. It is presumed that by ensuring the rituals created with his aid are not readily available to every Imperial magician, this will promote the kinds of negotiation and favour-trading between the Empire's wizards that the City of Bridges relishes.
	<div style="float:right; width:225px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=CathanArt.jpg\|align=right\|width=225}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width:225px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=CathanArt.jpg\|align=right\|width=225}}</div>
	Some Urizen comment that it is surprisingly serendipitous that the spiders have appeared when they have - given that the current Doyen, Marcus, was chosen to [[Doyen_of_the_Spires#The_Studies_of_Urizen\|oversee work]] on the ritual ''Quick Study'' which will [[enchantment\|enchant]] a [[College of Magic]] to work ''even more'' effectively.		Some Urizen comment that it is surprisingly serendipitous that the spiders have appeared when they have - given that the current Doyen, Marcus, was chosen to [[Doyen_of_the_Spires#The_Studies_of_Urizen\|oversee work]] on the ritual ''Quick Study'' which will [[enchantment\|enchant]] a [[College of Magic]] to work ''even more'' effectively.

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	As long as the spiders are free to operate in Urizen, whenever they are [[Doyen_of_the_Spires#Codification\|codifying a ritual]] the [[Doyen of the Spires]] can call on the assistance of the spiders to speed up the process. Doing so requires payment in the form of [[orichalcum]]. The first five ranks of additional research in a season cost 20 ingots of orichalcum. The next five ranks will cost a further 42 ingots (for a total of 62 ingots). The next five ranks will cost ''another'' 86 ingots, and so on doubling the cost and adding two ingots for each further additional five ranks of research within the same season. Unlike the additional benefits provided a college of magic by a [[College_of_magic#Specialisation\|specialisation]], this additional research speed is not restricted to any one magical realm - the Prince of Ties may favour [[Autumn magic]] but his spiders are able to assist in codification in all six magical lores.		As long as the spiders are free to operate in Urizen, whenever they are [[Doyen_of_the_Spires#Codification\|codifying a ritual]] the [[Doyen of the Spires]] can call on the assistance of the spiders to speed up the process. Doing so requires payment in the form of [[orichalcum]]. The first five ranks of additional research in a season cost 20 ingots of orichalcum. The next five ranks will cost a further 42 ingots (for a total of 62 ingots). The next five ranks will cost ''another'' 86 ingots, and so on doubling the cost and adding two ingots for each further additional five ranks of research within the same season. Unlike the additional benefits provided a college of magic by a [[College_of_magic#Specialisation\|specialisation]], this additional research speed is not restricted to any one magical realm - the Prince of Ties may favour [[Autumn magic]] but his spiders are able to assist in codification in all six magical lores.

	Working with the golden spiders is ''not'' possible if the Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges is under the [[Amity and enmity\|enmity]] of the [[Imperial Conclave]], however. They will not ''necessarily'' depart if the Conclave turns against Prospero, but they will not offer their aid. There is one further restriction on this agreement; any ritual codified in whole or in part with the aid of the ~~Golden Spiders~~ may ''not'' be entered into [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]]. It may be used freely by Imperial magicians, or entered into [[Urizen lore]], but if it is made part of Imperial lore that will break the agreement with Prospero to serve as patron and he will be ''very'' angry. It is presumed that by ensuring the rituals created with his aid are not readily available to every Imperial magician, this will promote the kinds of negotiation and favour-trading between the Empire's wizards that the City of Bridges relishes		Working with the golden spiders is ''not'' possible if the Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges is under the [[Amity and enmity\|enmity]] of the [[Imperial Conclave]], however. They will not ''necessarily'' depart if the Conclave turns against Prospero, but they will not offer their aid. There is one further restriction on this agreement; any ritual codified in whole or in part with the aid of the golden spiders may ''not'' be entered into [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]]. It may be used freely by Imperial magicians, or entered into [[Urizen lore]], but if it is made part of Imperial lore that will break the agreement with Prospero to serve as patron and he will be ''very'' angry. It is presumed that by ensuring the rituals created with his aid are not readily available to every Imperial magician, this will promote the kinds of negotiation and favour-trading between the Empire's wizards that the City of Bridges relishes
	<div style="float:right; width:225px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=CathanArt.jpg\|align=right\|width=225}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width:225px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=CathanArt.jpg\|align=right\|width=225}}</div>
	Some Urizen comment that it is surprisingly serendipitous that the spiders have appeared when they have - given that the current Doyen, Marcus, was chosen to [[Doyen_of_the_Spires#The_Studies_of_Urizen\|oversee work]] on the ritual ''Quick Study'' which will [[enchantment\|enchant]] a [[College of Magic]] to work ''even more'' effectively.		Some Urizen comment that it is surprisingly serendipitous that the spiders have appeared when they have - given that the current Doyen, Marcus, was chosen to [[Doyen_of_the_Spires#The_Studies_of_Urizen\|oversee work]] on the ritual ''Quick Study'' which will [[enchantment\|enchant]] a [[College of Magic]] to work ''even more'' effectively.

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	As long as the spiders are free to operate in Urizen, whenever they are [[Doyen_of_the_Spires#Codification\|codifying a ritual]] the [[Doyen of the Spires]] can call on the assistance of the spiders to speed up the process. Doing so requires payment in the form of [[orichalcum]]. The first five ranks of additional research in a season cost 20 ingots of orichalcum. The next five ranks will cost a further 42 ingots (for a total of 62 ingots). The next five ranks will cost ''another'' 86 ingots, and so on doubling the cost and adding two ingots for each further additional five ranks of research within the same season. Unlike the additional benefits provided a college of magic by a [[College_of_magic#Specialisation\|specialisation]], this additional research speed is not restricted to any one magical realm - the Prince of Ties may favour [[Autumn magic]] but his spiders are able to assist in codification in all six magical lores.		As long as the spiders are free to operate in Urizen, whenever they are [[Doyen_of_the_Spires#Codification\|codifying a ritual]] the [[Doyen of the Spires]] can call on the assistance of the spiders to speed up the process. Doing so requires payment in the form of [[orichalcum]]. The first five ranks of additional research in a season cost 20 ingots of orichalcum. The next five ranks will cost a further 42 ingots (for a total of 62 ingots). The next five ranks will cost ''another'' 86 ingots, and so on doubling the cost and adding two ingots for each further additional five ranks of research within the same season. Unlike the additional benefits provided a college of magic by a [[College_of_magic#Specialisation\|specialisation]], this additional research speed is not restricted to any one magical realm - the Prince of Ties may favour [[Autumn magic]] but his spiders are able to assist in codification in all six magical lores.

	Working with the golden spiders is ''not'' possible if the Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges is under the [[Amity and enmity\|enmity]] of the [[Imperial Conclave]], however. They will not ''necessarily'' depart if the Conclave turns against Prospero, but they will not offer their aid. There is one further restriction on this agreement; any ritual codified in whole or in part with the aid of the golden spiders may ''not'' be entered into [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]]. It may be used freely by Imperial magicians, or entered into [[Urizen lore]], but if it is made part of Imperial lore that will break the agreement with Prospero to serve as patron and he will be ''very'' angry. It is presumed that by ensuring the rituals created with his aid are not readily available to every Imperial magician, this will promote the kinds of negotiation and favour-trading between the Empire's wizards that the City of Bridges relishes		Working with the golden spiders is ''not'' possible if the Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges is under the [[Amity and enmity\|enmity]] of the [[Imperial Conclave]], however. They will not ''necessarily'' depart if the Conclave turns against Prospero, but they will not offer their aid. There is one further restriction on this agreement; any ritual codified in whole or in part with the aid of the golden spiders may ''not'' be entered into [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]]. It may be used freely by Imperial magicians, or entered into [[Urizen lore]], but if it is made part of Imperial lore that will break the agreement with Prospero to serve as patron and he will be ''very'' angry. It is presumed that by ensuring the rituals created with his aid are not readily available to every Imperial magician, this will promote the kinds of negotiation and favour-trading between the Empire's wizards that the City of Bridges relishes.
	<div style="float:right; width:225px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=CathanArt.jpg\|align=right\|width=225}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width:225px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=CathanArt.jpg\|align=right\|width=225}}</div>
	Some Urizen comment that it is surprisingly serendipitous that the spiders have appeared when they have - given that the current Doyen, Marcus, was chosen to [[Doyen_of_the_Spires#The_Studies_of_Urizen\|oversee work]] on the ritual ''Quick Study'' which will [[enchantment\|enchant]] a [[College of Magic]] to work ''even more'' effectively.		Some Urizen comment that it is surprisingly serendipitous that the spiders have appeared when they have - given that the current Doyen, Marcus, was chosen to [[Doyen_of_the_Spires#The_Studies_of_Urizen\|oversee work]] on the ritual ''Quick Study'' which will [[enchantment\|enchant]] a [[College of Magic]] to work ''even more'' effectively.

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	As long as the spiders are free to operate in Urizen, whenever they are [[Doyen_of_the_Spires#Codification\|codifying a ritual]] the [[Doyen of the Spires]] can call on the assistance of the spiders to speed up the process. Doing so requires payment in the form of [[orichalcum]]. The first five ranks of additional research in a season cost 20 ingots of orichalcum. The next five ranks will cost a further 42 ingots (for a total of 62 ingots). The next five ranks will cost ''another'' 86 ingots, and so on doubling the cost and adding two ingots for each further additional five ranks of research within the same season. Unlike the additional benefits provided a college of magic by a [[College_of_magic#Specialisation\|specialisation]], this additional research speed is not restricted to any one magical realm - the Prince of Ties may favour [[Autumn magic]] but his spiders are able to assist in codification in all six magical lores.		As long as the spiders are free to operate in Urizen, whenever they are [[Doyen_of_the_Spires#Codification\|codifying a ritual]] the [[Doyen of the Spires]] can call on the assistance of the spiders to speed up the process. Doing so requires payment in the form of [[orichalcum]]. The first five ranks of additional research in a season cost 20 ingots of orichalcum. The next five ranks will cost a further 42 ingots (for a total of 62 ingots). The next five ranks will cost ''another'' 86 ingots, and so on doubling the cost and adding two ingots for each further additional five ranks of research within the same season. Unlike the additional benefits provided a college of magic by a [[College_of_magic#Specialisation\|specialisation]], this additional research speed is not restricted to any one magical realm - the Prince of Ties may favour [[Autumn magic]] but his spiders are able to assist in codification in all six magical lores.

	Working with the golden spiders is ''not'' possible if the Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges is under the [[Amity and enmity\|enmity]] of the [[Imperial Conclave]], however. They will not ''necessarily'' depart if the Conclave turns against Prospero, but they will not offer their aid. There is one further restriction on this agreement; any ritual codified in whole or in part with the aid of the ~~Golden Spiders~~ may ''not'' be entered into [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]]. It may be used freely by Imperial magicians, or entered into [[Urizen lore]], but if it is made part of Imperial lore that will break the agreement with Prospero to serve as patron and he will be ''very'' angry. It is presumed that by ensuring the rituals created with his aid are not readily available to every Imperial magician, this will promote the kinds of negotiation and favour-trading between the Empire's wizards that the City of Bridges relishes		Working with the golden spiders is ''not'' possible if the Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges is under the [[Amity and enmity\|enmity]] of the [[Imperial Conclave]], however. They will not ''necessarily'' depart if the Conclave turns against Prospero, but they will not offer their aid. There is one further restriction on this agreement; any ritual codified in whole or in part with the aid of the golden spiders may ''not'' be entered into [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]]. It may be used freely by Imperial magicians, or entered into [[Urizen lore]], but if it is made part of Imperial lore that will break the agreement with Prospero to serve as patron and he will be ''very'' angry. It is presumed that by ensuring the rituals created with his aid are not readily available to every Imperial magician, this will promote the kinds of negotiation and favour-trading between the Empire's wizards that the City of Bridges relishes
	<div style="float:right; width:225px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=CathanArt.jpg\|align=right\|width=225}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width:225px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=CathanArt.jpg\|align=right\|width=225}}</div>
	Some Urizen comment that it is surprisingly serendipitous that the spiders have appeared when they have - given that the current Doyen, Marcus, was chosen to [[Doyen_of_the_Spires#The_Studies_of_Urizen\|oversee work]] on the ritual ''Quick Study'' which will [[enchantment\|enchant]] a [[College of Magic]] to work ''even more'' effectively.		Some Urizen comment that it is surprisingly serendipitous that the spiders have appeared when they have - given that the current Doyen, Marcus, was chosen to [[Doyen_of_the_Spires#The_Studies_of_Urizen\|oversee work]] on the ritual ''Quick Study'' which will [[enchantment\|enchant]] a [[College of Magic]] to work ''even more'' effectively.