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

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	The [[change of doctrine]] that saw the old [[The_Doctrines_of_the_Faith#The_Doctrine_of_Human_Destiny\|Doctrine of Human Destiny]] replaced by the [[The_Doctrines_of_the_Faith#The_Doctrine_of_Enlightenment\|Doctrine of Enlightenment]] represents a fundamental change to [[the Doctrines of the Faith]]. It accepts that "''the power of virtue transcends the boundaries of soul, spirit, and species''", asserting that both [[orc\|orcs]] and humans can gain strength from virtue. It also seems to imply that there is more to the pursuit of virtue than "just" speeding passage through the Labyrinth - scholars enthusiastically debate what it means for someone to "''develop the strength, knowledge and enlightenment which marks their highest potential as thinking beings.''"		The [[change of doctrine]] that saw the old [[The_Doctrines_of_the_Faith#The_Doctrine_of_Human_Destiny\|Doctrine of Human Destiny]] replaced by the [[The_Doctrines_of_the_Faith#The_Doctrine_of_Enlightenment\|Doctrine of Enlightenment]] represents a fundamental change to [[the Doctrines of the Faith]]. It accepts that "''the power of virtue transcends the boundaries of soul, spirit, and species''", asserting that both [[orc\|orcs]] and humans can gain strength from virtue. It also seems to imply that there is more to the pursuit of virtue than "just" speeding passage through the Labyrinth - scholars enthusiastically debate what it means for someone to "''develop the strength, knowledge and enlightenment which marks their highest potential as thinking beings.''"

	At the Winter Solstice, the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] discussed the importance of spreading understanding not just of the words, but of the meaning, of the new doctrine to adherents of the Way who live beyond the Empire's borders. Two very different nations were prioritised. The [[Sarcophan Delves]] already has a rich community of pilgrims, with more choosing to adopt the virtues since the construction of the [[Bishop_of_the_Navigators#Cathedral_of_the_Navigators\|Cathedral of the Navigators]]. By contrast the [[Asavean Archipelago]] has increasingly chosen to actively suppresses the Way, and persecute its followers. Caught between the two is the [[Sumaah Republic]]. The Empire's greatest rivals in the battle for souls have not denounced the new Doctrine, but neither have they embraced it, [[Part_of_this_together#The_Sumaah_Republic\|urging caution]]. Yet it's impossible for the Empire to spread news of their revelation without coming into conflict with the more conservative beliefs of the Sumaah.		At the Winter Solstice, the [[Synod]] discussed the importance of spreading understanding not just of the words, but of the meaning, of the new doctrine to adherents of the Way who live beyond the Empire's borders. Two very different nations were prioritised. The [[Sarcophan Delves]] already has a rich community of pilgrims, with more choosing to adopt the virtues since the construction of the [[Bishop_of_the_Navigators#Cathedral_of_the_Navigators\|Cathedral of the Navigators]]. By contrast the [[Asavean Archipelago]] has increasingly chosen to actively suppresses the Way, and persecute its followers. Caught between the two is the [[Sumaah Republic]]. The Empire's greatest rivals in the battle for souls have not denounced the new Doctrine, but neither have they embraced it, [[Part_of_this_together#The_Sumaah_Republic\|urging caution]]. Yet it's impossible for the Empire to spread news of their revelation without coming into conflict with the more conservative beliefs of the Sumaah.

	Over the last three months, missionaries from every nation, but especially [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[wayfarer\|wayfarers]], have departed Imperial shores to spread the word of the Doctrine of Enlightenment far and wide. While enthusiasm for this task spreads through eight of the ten nations, [[Varushka]] and [[Urizen]] priests are slower to respond. Only a handful have responded to the call to spread the Doctrine in Sarcophan, and while they have been keen to address pilgrims in Asavea, they did so only because the Assembly of the Nine urging represented a greater majority of Cardinals as representatives of their assemblies. Reasons for this reticence vary from priest to priest but fundamentally come down to the fact that none of the other mandates received a [[greater majority]] suggested that the Imperial Synod was not truly united on this matter.		Over the last three months, missionaries from every nation, but especially [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[wayfarer\|wayfarers]], have departed Imperial shores to spread the word of the Doctrine of Enlightenment far and wide. While enthusiasm for this task spreads through eight of the ten nations, [[Varushka]] and [[Urizen]] priests are slower to respond. Only a handful have responded to the call to spread the Doctrine in Sarcophan, and while they have been keen to address pilgrims in Asavea, they did so only because the Assembly of the Nine urging represented a greater majority of Cardinals as representatives of their assemblies. Reasons for this reticence vary from priest to priest but fundamentally come down to the fact that none of the other mandates received a [[greater majority]] suggested that the Imperial Synod was not truly united on this matter.

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	* '''Missionaries have encouraged acceptance of the Doctrine of Enlightenment in the Sarcophan Delves'''		* '''Missionaries have encouraged acceptance of the Doctrine of Enlightenment in the Sarcophan Delves'''
	* '''The Sumaah have been critical of the Imperial missionaries'''		* '''The Sumaah have been critical of the Imperial missionaries'''
	'''Tabris, Son of Armisael''' of the [[Highguard_groups#The_Navigators_of_Virtue\|Navigators of Virtue]] both raised and enacted the mandate encouraging acceptance of the new Doctrine in the Sarcophan Delves. Belief in the [[Sarcophan_Delves#Religion\|Houses of Silence]] is the dominant faith in the Delves - a belief most Imperial priests would consider [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemous]] and [[Religious_crime#Heresy\|heretical]] which preaches that the only true measure of a soul's worth is the accumulation of wealth. Still, the Way is the next largest established faith in the Delves, with the virtues of [[Prosperity]] and [[Ambition]] being particularly appealing to the mercantile culture of the nation. The beautiful [[Bishop_of_the_Navigators#Cathedral_of_the_Navigators\|Cathedral of the Navigators]] stands proudly in the ''Buitenlandsewijk'', an area of the Delves where foreign investment is welcomed and encouraged. The massive white granite structure looms over everything else in the district with the exception of the ''House of Seven Ways'', an equally impressive seven-stepped ziggurat built by the Sumaah Republic. Both nations are welcome to spread their faith in the Delves - because the ~~bedelaar~~ huisbaas take a similar pragmatic approach to religion that they do to almost everything else. Free trade sees no difference between belief and the price of apples.		'''Tabris, Son of Armisael''' of the [[Highguard_groups#The_Navigators_of_Virtue\|Navigators of Virtue]] both raised and enacted the mandate encouraging acceptance of the new Doctrine in the Sarcophan Delves. Belief in the [[Sarcophan_Delves#Religion\|Houses of Silence]] is the dominant faith in the Delves - a belief most Imperial priests would consider [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemous]] and [[Religious_crime#Heresy\|heretical]] which preaches that the only true measure of a soul's worth is the accumulation of wealth. Still, the Way is the next largest established faith in the Delves, with the virtues of [[Prosperity]] and [[Ambition]] being particularly appealing to the mercantile culture of the nation. The beautiful [[Bishop_of_the_Navigators#Cathedral_of_the_Navigators\|Cathedral of the Navigators]] stands proudly in the ''Buitenlandsewijk'', an area of the Delves where foreign investment is welcomed and encouraged. The massive white granite structure looms over everything else in the district with the exception of the ''House of Seven Ways'', an equally impressive seven-stepped ziggurat built by the Sumaah Republic. Both nations are welcome to spread their faith in the Delves - because the Bedelaar huisbaas take a similar pragmatic approach to religion that they do to almost everything else. Free trade sees no difference between belief and the price of apples.

	The part of the new Doctrine that seems to appeal most to the Sarcophan is that "''through the practice of Virtue... humans develop the strength, knowledge, and enlightenment which marks their highest potential as thinking beings.''" It appeals to the ambitious streak that runs through Sarcophan society. It speaks of reaping rewards in ''this'' life, rather than the next, and that's an appealing proposition even in a nation like Sarcophan that has a particularly complicated relationship with death.		The part of the new Doctrine that seems to appeal most to the Sarcophan is that "''through the practice of Virtue... humans develop the strength, knowledge, and enlightenment which marks their highest potential as thinking beings.''" It appeals to the ambitious streak that runs through Sarcophan society. It speaks of reaping rewards in ''this'' life, rather than the next, and that's an appealing proposition even in a nation like Sarcophan that has a particularly complicated relationship with death.

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	The [[change of doctrine]] that saw the old [[The_Doctrines_of_the_Faith#The_Doctrine_of_Human_Destiny\|Doctrine of Human Destiny]] replaced by the [[The_Doctrines_of_the_Faith#The_Doctrine_of_Enlightenment\|Doctrine of Enlightenment]] represents a fundamental change to [[the Doctrines of the Faith]]. It accepts that "''the power of virtue transcends the boundaries of soul, spirit, and species''", asserting that both [[orc\|orcs]] and humans can gain strength from virtue. It also seems to imply that there is more to the pursuit of virtue than "just" speeding passage through the Labyrinth - scholars enthusiastically debate what it means for someone to "''develop the strength, knowledge and enlightenment which marks their highest potential as thinking beings.''"		The [[change of doctrine]] that saw the old [[The_Doctrines_of_the_Faith#The_Doctrine_of_Human_Destiny\|Doctrine of Human Destiny]] replaced by the [[The_Doctrines_of_the_Faith#The_Doctrine_of_Enlightenment\|Doctrine of Enlightenment]] represents a fundamental change to [[the Doctrines of the Faith]]. It accepts that "''the power of virtue transcends the boundaries of soul, spirit, and species''", asserting that both [[orc\|orcs]] and humans can gain strength from virtue. It also seems to imply that there is more to the pursuit of virtue than "just" speeding passage through the Labyrinth - scholars enthusiastically debate what it means for someone to "''develop the strength, knowledge and enlightenment which marks their highest potential as thinking beings.''"

	At the Winter Solstice, the [[Imperial Synod]] discussed the importance of spreading understanding not just of the words, but of the meaning, of the new doctrine to adherents of the Way who live beyond the Empire's borders. Two very different nations were prioritised. The [[Sarcophan Delves]] already has a rich community of pilgrims, with more choosing to adopt the virtues since the construction of the [[Bishop_of_the_Navigators#Cathedral_of_the_Navigators\|Cathedral of the Navigators]]. By contrast the [[Asavean Archipelago]] has increasingly chosen to actively suppresses the Way, and persecute ~~it's~~ followers. Caught between the two is the [[Sumaah Republic]]. The Empire's greatest rivals in the battle for souls have not denounced the new Doctrine, but neither have they embraced it, [[Part_of_this_together#The_Sumaah_Republic\|urging caution]]. Yet it's impossible for the Empire to spread news of their revelation without coming into conflict with the more conservative beliefs of the Sumaah.		At the Winter Solstice, the [[Imperial Synod]] discussed the importance of spreading understanding not just of the words, but of the meaning, of the new doctrine to adherents of the Way who live beyond the Empire's borders. Two very different nations were prioritised. The [[Sarcophan Delves]] already has a rich community of pilgrims, with more choosing to adopt the virtues since the construction of the [[Bishop_of_the_Navigators#Cathedral_of_the_Navigators\|Cathedral of the Navigators]]. By contrast the [[Asavean Archipelago]] has increasingly chosen to actively suppresses the Way, and persecute its followers. Caught between the two is the [[Sumaah Republic]]. The Empire's greatest rivals in the battle for souls have not denounced the new Doctrine, but neither have they embraced it, [[Part_of_this_together#The_Sumaah_Republic\|urging caution]]. Yet it's impossible for the Empire to spread news of their revelation without coming into conflict with the more conservative beliefs of the Sumaah.

	Over the last three months, missionaries from every nation, but especially [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[wayfarer\|wayfarers]], have departed Imperial shores to spread the word of the Doctrine of Enlightenment far and wide. While enthusiasm for this task spreads through eight of the ten nations, [[Varushka]] and [[Urizen]] priests are slower to respond. Only a handful have responded to the call to spread the Doctrine in Sarcophan, and while they have been keen to address pilgrims in Asavea, they did so only because the Assembly of the Nine urging represented a greater majority of Cardinals as representatives of their assemblies. Reasons for this reticence vary from priest to priest but fundamentally come down to the fact that none of the other mandates received a [[greater majority]] suggested that the Imperial Synod was not truly united on this matter.		Over the last three months, missionaries from every nation, but especially [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[wayfarer\|wayfarers]], have departed Imperial shores to spread the word of the Doctrine of Enlightenment far and wide. While enthusiasm for this task spreads through eight of the ten nations, [[Varushka]] and [[Urizen]] priests are slower to respond. Only a handful have responded to the call to spread the Doctrine in Sarcophan, and while they have been keen to address pilgrims in Asavea, they did so only because the Assembly of the Nine urging represented a greater majority of Cardinals as representatives of their assemblies. Reasons for this reticence vary from priest to priest but fundamentally come down to the fact that none of the other mandates received a [[greater majority]] suggested that the Imperial Synod was not truly united on this matter.
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	===Trade in Liao===		===Trade in Liao===
	* '''The Sumaah Synod is discouraging the sale of liao to foreigners'''		* '''The Sumaah Synod is discouraging the sale of liao to foreigners'''
	One development here has been that the Sumaah Synod has also passed a mandate discouraging the sale of liao to outsiders. They have not gone so far as to make it a crime; not yet at any rate. But a "discouragement" from the House of Vigilance, and with only token opposition from the House of Prosperity, has almost as much sway in Sumaah as a change in the law from the House of the People. As such [[fleet\|fleets]] visiting the port of Zemeh in the Sumaah Republic will find it much harder to acquire liao. In ~~it's~~ place, they will find ample supplies of [[Imperial Roseweald\|Imperial roseweald]]. Only a fleet with several [[fleet#upgrade\|upgrades]] or that is under an [[enchantment]] will be able to acquire liao, and in much smaller quantities than before.		One development here has been that the Sumaah Synod has also passed a mandate discouraging the sale of liao to outsiders. They have not gone so far as to make it a crime; not yet at any rate. But a "discouragement" from the House of Vigilance, and with only token opposition from the House of Prosperity, has almost as much sway in Sumaah as a change in the law from the House of the People. As such [[fleet\|fleets]] visiting the port of Zemeh in the Sumaah Republic will find it much harder to acquire liao. In its place, they will find ample supplies of [[Imperial Roseweald\|Imperial roseweald]]. Only a fleet with several [[fleet#upgrade\|upgrades]] or that is under an [[enchantment]] will be able to acquire liao, and in much smaller quantities than before.

	This move is not made out of "fear" of selling liao to the Empire, or spiteful selfishness. Rather, the House recognises that it will need its liao both to for the fight over hearts and minds, and their ongoing battle with the Asavean Archipelago.		This move is not made out of "fear" of selling liao to the Empire, or spiteful selfishness. Rather, the House recognises that it will need its liao both to for the fight over hearts and minds, and their ongoing battle with the Asavean Archipelago.

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	* '''Imperial missionaries and wayfarers will continue to travel to Asavea, inspired by the mandates passed at the Winter Solstice'''		* '''Imperial missionaries and wayfarers will continue to travel to Asavea, inspired by the mandates passed at the Winter Solstice'''
	* '''Asavea is potentially on the brink of civil war and the Imperial Synod may need to think carefully about the consequences of trying to push it over the edge'''		* '''Asavea is potentially on the brink of civil war and the Imperial Synod may need to think carefully about the consequences of trying to push it over the edge'''
	* '''The ~~Aseavens~~ are likely to fight back and the Plenum is already openly discussing sending more aid to their Grendel allies'''		* '''The Asaveans are likely to fight back and the Plenum is already openly discussing sending more aid to their Grendel allies'''
	Asavea is old, powerful, and corrupt. The Synod has spread news of the Doctrine of Enlightenment, and in the process has discovered the existence of people already eager to hear the message of the Way. There are still years of work ahead, but the possibility is there that Asavea might be transformed by the Imperial Synod, or their counterparts in Sumaah, or even the two working together. What a new Asavea, inspired by the Way, might look like is impossible to predict. Nor is the Plenum and the wicked Asavean priesthood likely to loosen its grip on its nation without a fight. The Synod could be starting along a path toward igniting a decade or more of bloody conflict without any certainty that at the end of it the Asavean archipelago would be any more likely to welcome them than they are now.		Asavea is old, powerful, and corrupt. The Synod has spread news of the Doctrine of Enlightenment, and in the process has discovered the existence of people already eager to hear the message of the Way. There are still years of work ahead, but the possibility is there that Asavea might be transformed by the Imperial Synod, or their counterparts in Sumaah, or even the two working together. What a new Asavea, inspired by the Way, might look like is impossible to predict. Nor is the Plenum and the wicked Asavean priesthood likely to loosen its grip on its nation without a fight. The Synod could be starting along a path toward igniting a decade or more of bloody conflict without any certainty that at the end of it the Asavean archipelago would be any more likely to welcome them than they are now.

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	While the Synod considers, there is news of a success story. The Free Folk, the former slaves liberated from Maracoss at the end of the civil war there, have finally chosen to become Imperial citizens. After the Winter Solstice, almost the entire community approached the Dawnish egregores and asked to be welcomed as yeofolk. They are drawn especially to the inspiration of the paragon Richilde, the ambitious pursuit of glory, and the wisdom of '''Lady Eleanor Novarion''', the [[Lady of the Proffered Hand]], the many priests who discussed their belief in the Divine Family and helped the Empire to accept their approach to the Way, and to '''Jared''' of the Suns of Couros, and '''Friar John''' of the Marches, who helped see the Speaker for the Dead recognised as an exemplar. In time, the Free Folk priests are confident the other members of the family will likewise be seen as the inspirations they are, but that will be a glorious task for the future.		While the Synod considers, there is news of a success story. The Free Folk, the former slaves liberated from Maracoss at the end of the civil war there, have finally chosen to become Imperial citizens. After the Winter Solstice, almost the entire community approached the Dawnish egregores and asked to be welcomed as yeofolk. They are drawn especially to the inspiration of the paragon Richilde, the ambitious pursuit of glory, and the wisdom of '''Lady Eleanor Novarion''', the [[Lady of the Proffered Hand]], the many priests who discussed their belief in the Divine Family and helped the Empire to accept their approach to the Way, and to '''Jared''' of the Suns of Couros, and '''Friar John''' of the Marches, who helped see the Speaker for the Dead recognised as an exemplar. In time, the Free Folk priests are confident the other members of the family will likewise be seen as the inspirations they are, but that will be a glorious task for the future.

	The grand pilgrimage of the Free Folk is over, but a new ~~piglrimage~~ is beginning. The community has settled ~~naer~~ [[Astolat#Caer_Faucon\|Caer Faucon]] in [[Astolat#Coombe\|Coombe]], establishing a village there. A number of the more martially minded Free Folk have already signed up to join the Dawnish armies, intending to secure farmland for their community through their service. Others have chosen to gird themselves as [[knight-errant\|knights-errant]], travelling the Empire looking for opportunities to prove their glory and in time petition for entry to noble houses. They don't seek to establish a house of their own - not yet at least. Their avowed intention is to become truly Dawnish before they consider whether they should seek to declare an [[earl]] of their own. The words of '''Laundine duLac''', and the support of the Dawnish Assembly, have proved especially welcome. A small group of knights-errant have already started following the [[Dog_days_are_over#The_Grand_Tour\|Grand Tour]], and what they lack in battlefield prowess they more than make up for in enthusiasm.		The grand pilgrimage of the Free Folk is over, but a new pilgrimage is beginning. The community has settled near [[Astolat#Caer_Faucon\|Caer Faucon]] in [[Astolat#Coombe\|Coombe]], establishing a village there. A number of the more martially minded Free Folk have already signed up to join the Dawnish armies, intending to secure farmland for their community through their service. Others have chosen to gird themselves as [[knight-errant\|knights-errant]], travelling the Empire looking for opportunities to prove their glory and in time petition for entry to noble houses. They don't seek to establish a house of their own - not yet at least. Their avowed intention is to become truly Dawnish before they consider whether they should seek to declare an [[earl]] of their own. The words of '''Laundine duLac''', and the support of the Dawnish Assembly, have proved especially welcome. A small group of knights-errant have already started following the [[Dog_days_are_over#The_Grand_Tour\|Grand Tour]], and what they lack in battlefield prowess they more than make up for in enthusiasm.

	The establishment of a bustling village, and the influx of yeofolk to Caer Faucon, has seen a small but appreciable improvement to the [[Lady_of_the_Proffered_Hand#House_of_the_Proffered_Hand\|House of the Proffered Hand]]. Several Free Folk priests are keen to donate their time and the liao they receive as leaders of congregations to the Lady, increasing the [[Lady_of_the_Proffered_Hand#A_Portion_of_Liao\|portion of liao]] the title receives by 3 more doses each season. They're committed to helping the work of the House, speaking with refugees from Asavea in particular, but prepared to share their journey to become part of the Empire and increase their understanding of the Way with any who seek to follow their path.		The establishment of a bustling village, and the influx of yeofolk to Caer Faucon, has seen a small but appreciable improvement to the [[Lady_of_the_Proffered_Hand#House_of_the_Proffered_Hand\|House of the Proffered Hand]]. Several Free Folk priests are keen to donate their time and the liao they receive as leaders of congregations to the Lady, increasing the [[Lady_of_the_Proffered_Hand#A_Portion_of_Liao\|portion of liao]] the title receives by 3 more doses each season. They're committed to helping the work of the House, speaking with refugees from Asavea in particular, but prepared to share their journey to become part of the Empire and increase their understanding of the Way with any who seek to follow their path.

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	There's also stranger strands. In the western islands of the satrapies of Chabrette and Coradia, the seven virtues are conflated with Asavean gods and honoured almost in the open not only by slaves but by some Asavean families of minor import, their inspirations hidden behind masks the Nemorians find familiar. The message from the missionaries is that the Way is not the minor, suppressed religion that the Asaveans pretend it is. There are nascent signs of it ''everywhere'' thanks to centuries of work by Imperial and Sumaah missionaries, prepared to risk the wrath of the Plenum and the priesthood, and by merchants with faith from other nations of the Known World.		There's also stranger strands. In the western islands of the satrapies of Chabrette and Coradia, the seven virtues are conflated with Asavean gods and honoured almost in the open not only by slaves but by some Asavean families of minor import, their inspirations hidden behind masks the Nemorians find familiar. The message from the missionaries is that the Way is not the minor, suppressed religion that the Asaveans pretend it is. There are nascent signs of it ''everywhere'' thanks to centuries of work by Imperial and Sumaah missionaries, prepared to risk the wrath of the Plenum and the priesthood, and by merchants with faith from other nations of the Known World.

	While it is much more common than initially believed, there are three things it is not. It is not ''accepted'' - the priests and the plenum families suppress the Way wherever they can. Their experiment with the [[Liaison_to_the_Temple_in_Nemoria#The_Temple_of_the_Way_in_Nemoria\|Temple of the Seven Virtues]] in Nemoria is seen as an unmitigated disaster, even before the crazy priest pulled the structure down on the foolish people he had lured to their doom with talk of spiritual mysteries. It is not ''unified'' - the sects are underground and the same tactics that help them hide from the jealous priesthood mean they are also hidden from each other. And it is not ''orthodox'' - all save those sects directly influenced by the ~~Summah~~ are riddled with peculiar beliefs that border on heresy or blasphemy, likely because after the initial inspiration the believers of Asavea have been left to find their own Way.		While it is much more common than initially believed, there are three things it is not. It is not ''accepted'' - the priests and the plenum families suppress the Way wherever they can. Their experiment with the [[Liaison_to_the_Temple_in_Nemoria#The_Temple_of_the_Way_in_Nemoria\|Temple of the Seven Virtues]] in Nemoria is seen as an unmitigated disaster, even before the crazy priest pulled the structure down on the foolish people he had lured to their doom with talk of spiritual mysteries. It is not ''unified'' - the sects are underground and the same tactics that help them hide from the jealous priesthood mean they are also hidden from each other. And it is not ''orthodox'' - all save those sects directly influenced by the Sumaah are riddled with peculiar beliefs that border on heresy or blasphemy, likely because after the initial inspiration the believers of Asavea have been left to find their own Way.
	===The Marilen Rebellion===		===The Marilen Rebellion===
	* '''An active sect has been operating in the open in northern Asavea'''		* '''An active sect has been operating in the open in northern Asavea'''

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	"Rebekah of Tamar's Fold, you have been found guilty of heresy. That you did deliberately and with stated intention denigrate and deny the majesty of the True Gods. You have been found guilty of espionage and treason. That you did deliberately and with stated intention seek to cast aspersions on the just rule of the Plenum and her faithful servants in the churches whose one solemn duty is to guide Asavea. You have been found guilty of aiding the Sumaah. That you did deliberately and with stated intention seek to conspire with that most wicked of nations whose one desire is the destruction of these resplendent isles, which they wish to see sink beneath the waves. The punishment for each of these crimes is death by drowning. Do you have any final words?"		"Rebekah of Tamar's Fold, you have been found guilty of heresy. That you did deliberately and with stated intention denigrate and deny the majesty of the True Gods. You have been found guilty of espionage and treason. That you did deliberately and with stated intention seek to cast aspersions on the just rule of the Plenum and her faithful servants in the churches whose one solemn duty is to guide Asavea. You have been found guilty of aiding the Sumaah. That you did deliberately and with stated intention seek to conspire with that most wicked of nations whose one desire is the destruction of these resplendent isles, which they wish to see sink beneath the waves. The punishment for each of these crimes is death by drowning. Do you have any final words?"

	The young woman raised her head and locked her gaze with the Asavean priest. She stared at him for a moment and then said "Consequences are the price of Ambition. In time even your soul ''will'' be saved. I am content that I have done everything that life permitted to make my sojourn to ~~the~~ the Labyrinth a short one. Virtue demands we live our lives without fear of regret."		The young woman raised her head and locked her gaze with the Asavean priest. She stared at him for a moment and then said "Consequences are the price of Ambition. In time even your soul ''will'' be saved. I am content that I have done everything that life permitted to make my sojourn to the Labyrinth a short one. Virtue demands we live our lives without fear of regret."

	His face wrinkled in obvious disgust and contempt. "Regret!?" he spat back. "My only regret is we can only execute you the once for your crimes. If the true gods see fit to return your soul to this world, do not bring your lies to this land again."		His face wrinkled in obvious disgust and contempt. "Regret!?" he spat back. "My only regret is we can only execute you the once for your crimes. If the true gods see fit to return your soul to this world, do not bring your lies to this land again."

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The Asavean Archipelago

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	==The Asavean Archipelago==		==The Asavean Archipelago==
	* '''~~Asavean~~ is opposing any attempt to spread the Way there, and executing anyone they catch'''		* '''Asavea is opposing any attempt to spread the Way there, and executing anyone they catch'''
	The main focus of the missionary zeal of the Imperial Synod, at least during the last three months, has been directed toward the [[Asavean Archipelago]]. Three assemblies upheld mandates, and an impressive amount of liao was contributed by Imperial priests. Missionaries set out westward to bring news of the Doctrine of Enlightenment to the pilgrims of Asavea - and in some cases to make contact for the first time with the sects of the Way that are forced to hide themselves against the jealousy of the Asavean temples. The number of missionaries has been smaller than might have been expected for such significant mandates, because anyone who journeys to Asavea to preach the Way in the current climate is risking arrest, torture, and death at the hands of the Asavean priests.		The main focus of the missionary zeal of the Imperial Synod, at least during the last three months, has been directed toward the [[Asavean Archipelago]]. Three assemblies upheld mandates, and an impressive amount of liao was contributed by Imperial priests. Missionaries set out westward to bring news of the Doctrine of Enlightenment to the pilgrims of Asavea - and in some cases to make contact for the first time with the sects of the Way that are forced to hide themselves against the jealousy of the Asavean temples. The number of missionaries has been smaller than might have been expected for such significant mandates, because anyone who journeys to Asavea to preach the Way in the current climate is risking arrest, torture, and death at the hands of the Asavean priests.

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	'''OOC Note:''' For the moment it's not possible to play a Free Folk character in Dawn, but our plan is to provide some additional briefing to make that a possibility at a point in the future where we are in a position to do so.		'''OOC Note:''' For the moment it's not possible to play a Free Folk character in Dawn, but our plan is to provide some additional briefing to make that a possibility at a point in the future where we are in a position to do so.
			==Resolution==
			In response to the Free Folk request, Tabris, Son of Armisael asked that they direct their generous offer to the [[Abbess of Reconciliation#Abbey of Reconciliation\|Abbey of Reconciliation]]. The [[Abbess of Reconciliation]] now receives an additional 2 doses of liao each season from the grateful Freefolk.

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==

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	The [[change of doctrine]] that saw the old [[The_Doctrines_of_the_Faith#The_Doctrine_of_Human_Destiny\|Doctrine of Human Destiny]] replaced by the [[The_Doctrines_of_the_Faith#The_Doctrine_of_Enlightenment\|Doctrine of Enlightenment]] represents a fundamental change to [[the Doctrines of the Faith]]. It accepts that "''the power of virtue transcends the boundaries of soul, spirit, and species''", asserting that both [[orc\|orcs]] and humans can gain strength from virtue. It also seems to imply that there is more to the pursuit of virtue than "just" speeding passage through the Labyrinth - scholars enthusiastically debate what it means for someone to "''develop the strength, knowledge and enlightenment which marks their highest potential as thinking beings.''"		The [[change of doctrine]] that saw the old [[The_Doctrines_of_the_Faith#The_Doctrine_of_Human_Destiny\|Doctrine of Human Destiny]] replaced by the [[The_Doctrines_of_the_Faith#The_Doctrine_of_Enlightenment\|Doctrine of Enlightenment]] represents a fundamental change to [[the Doctrines of the Faith]]. It accepts that "''the power of virtue transcends the boundaries of soul, spirit, and species''", asserting that both [[orc\|orcs]] and humans can gain strength from virtue. It also seems to imply that there is more to the pursuit of virtue than "just" speeding passage through the Labyrinth - scholars enthusiastically debate what it means for someone to "''develop the strength, knowledge and enlightenment which marks their highest potential as thinking beings.''"

	At the Winter Solstice, the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] discussed the importance of spreading understanding not just of the words, but of the meaning, of the new doctrine to adherents of the Way who live beyond the Empire's borders. Two very different nations were prioritised. The [[Sarcophan Delves]] already has a rich community of pilgrims, with more choosing to adopt the virtues since the construction of the [[Bishop_of_the_Navigators#Cathedral_of_the_Navigators\|Cathedral of the Navigators]]. By contrast the [[Asavean Archipelago]] has increasingly chosen to actively suppresses the Way, and persecute its followers. Caught between the two is the [[Sumaah Republic]]. The Empire's greatest rivals in the battle for souls have not denounced the new Doctrine, but neither have they embraced it, [[Part_of_this_together#The_Sumaah_Republic\|urging caution]]. Yet it's impossible for the Empire to spread news of their revelation without coming into conflict with the more conservative beliefs of the Sumaah.		At the Winter Solstice, the [[Synod]] discussed the importance of spreading understanding not just of the words, but of the meaning, of the new doctrine to adherents of the Way who live beyond the Empire's borders. Two very different nations were prioritised. The [[Sarcophan Delves]] already has a rich community of pilgrims, with more choosing to adopt the virtues since the construction of the [[Bishop_of_the_Navigators#Cathedral_of_the_Navigators\|Cathedral of the Navigators]]. By contrast the [[Asavean Archipelago]] has increasingly chosen to actively suppresses the Way, and persecute its followers. Caught between the two is the [[Sumaah Republic]]. The Empire's greatest rivals in the battle for souls have not denounced the new Doctrine, but neither have they embraced it, [[Part_of_this_together#The_Sumaah_Republic\|urging caution]]. Yet it's impossible for the Empire to spread news of their revelation without coming into conflict with the more conservative beliefs of the Sumaah.

	Over the last three months, missionaries from every nation, but especially [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[wayfarer\|wayfarers]], have departed Imperial shores to spread the word of the Doctrine of Enlightenment far and wide. While enthusiasm for this task spreads through eight of the ten nations, [[Varushka]] and [[Urizen]] priests are slower to respond. Only a handful have responded to the call to spread the Doctrine in Sarcophan, and while they have been keen to address pilgrims in Asavea, they did so only because the Assembly of the Nine urging represented a greater majority of Cardinals as representatives of their assemblies. Reasons for this reticence vary from priest to priest but fundamentally come down to the fact that none of the other mandates received a [[greater majority]] suggested that the Imperial Synod was not truly united on this matter.		Over the last three months, missionaries from every nation, but especially [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[wayfarer\|wayfarers]], have departed Imperial shores to spread the word of the Doctrine of Enlightenment far and wide. While enthusiasm for this task spreads through eight of the ten nations, [[Varushka]] and [[Urizen]] priests are slower to respond. Only a handful have responded to the call to spread the Doctrine in Sarcophan, and while they have been keen to address pilgrims in Asavea, they did so only because the Assembly of the Nine urging represented a greater majority of Cardinals as representatives of their assemblies. Reasons for this reticence vary from priest to priest but fundamentally come down to the fact that none of the other mandates received a [[greater majority]] suggested that the Imperial Synod was not truly united on this matter.

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	The door was already splintering. The Nemorians hadn't bothered to wait, weren't interested in giving their prey time to get away. Even as the frightened believers clambered down the ladder, Dinah knew there wouldn't be time to replace the barrel that hid the secret passage. Matella moved decisively, tipping the crockery cabinet over to partially block the door. The sound of wood cracking increased; someone was taking a crowbar to one of the window shutters.		The door was already splintering. The Nemorians hadn't bothered to wait, weren't interested in giving their prey time to get away. Even as the frightened believers clambered down the ladder, Dinah knew there wouldn't be time to replace the barrel that hid the secret passage. Matella moved decisively, tipping the crockery cabinet over to partially block the door. The sound of wood cracking increased; someone was taking a crowbar to one of the window shutters.

	"You to," said Matella. Her friend had her face set, her spear ready. Dinah realised she was planning to stay and fight. There was no way she'd hold off the guards for more than a few moments, but those moments might be enough to let the others get far enough ahead of the soldiers they'd never catch up to them. She turned, paused, made up her mind. She took a firm grip on her staff and stepped up next to Matella.		"You too," said Matella. Her friend had her face set, her spear ready. Dinah realised she was planning to stay and fight. There was no way she'd hold off the guards for more than a few moments, but those moments might be enough to let the others get far enough ahead of the soldiers they'd never catch up to them. She turned, paused, made up her mind. She took a firm grip on her staff and stepped up next to Matella.

	The older woman shook her head, as the door started to give way.		The older woman shook her head, as the door started to give way.

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	* [[The Doctrines of the Faith]]		* [[The Doctrines of the Faith]]
	* [[Part of this together]] - 385YE Winter wind of fortune detailing the response to the change of doctrine		* [[Part of this together]] - 385YE Winter wind of fortune detailing the response to the change of doctrine


	<ic>"And so Inga Tarn laughed, but not unkindly, and said to the little girl: Strength isn't about how big you are. It's true that some of it comes from your body, but more of it comes from your spirit. A strong spirit makes even the smallest hero strong enough to lift a mountain!"		<ic>"And so Inga Tarn laughed, but not unkindly, and said to the little girl: Strength isn't about how big you are. It's true that some of it comes from your body, but more of it comes from your spirit. A strong spirit makes even the smallest hero strong enough to lift a mountain!"