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

2026-01-15T16:49:51Z

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

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	So far, so good. There are some... challenges with Josephine's plan, however. She claims to enjoy excellent relations with the "great wizards of the four realms" each of whom she says stands ready to be a patron of the Towers of Enchantment. Certainly some eternal patron would be beneficial - and if the Towers are to be specialised in all four realms, it would need a patron from each realm. And it does make sense to pick the eternal most interested in ritual magic from each realm.		So far, so good. There are some... challenges with Josephine's plan, however. She claims to enjoy excellent relations with the "great wizards of the four realms" each of whom she says stands ready to be a patron of the Towers of Enchantment. Certainly some eternal patron would be beneficial - and if the Towers are to be specialised in all four realms, it would need a patron from each realm. And it does make sense to pick the eternal most interested in ritual magic from each realm.

	Josephine has spent years on this plan and has an agreement in principle with four eternals who agreed not just to accept patronage of a Dawnish college of magic, but just as importantly to ''accept each other''. Unfortunately much time has elapsed since then and two of those eternals have since fallen under the [[Alignment\|enmity]] of the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]]. [[Meraud]], the Summer Enchanter and [[Prospero]], the Golden Prince could serve as patrons of a college, but it would not be legal to accept the help of [[Llofir]], the ''Rotlord'', the ''Lady of Spores'' or [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Skathe\|Skathe]], the ''Hag Queen''.		Josephine has spent years on this plan and has an agreement in principle with four eternals who agreed not just to accept patronage of a Dawnish college of magic, but just as importantly to ''accept each other''. Unfortunately much time has elapsed since then and two of those eternals have since fallen under the [[Alignment\|enmity]] of the [[Conclave]]. [[Meraud]], the Summer Enchanter and [[Prospero]], the Golden Prince could serve as patrons of a college, but it would not be legal to accept the help of [[Llofir]], the ''Rotlord'', the ''Lady of Spores'' or [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Skathe\|Skathe]], the ''Hag Queen''.

	In theory the college could be commissioned with the understanding that the Enchantress of Dawnguard would not draw on the power of any one of the patron eternals while they are under enmity. The college would still serve, but it wouldn't gain any benefit when working on a ritual of an enmitied realm. Of course if the Conclave changed the alignment of the ''Quiet One'' or the ''Bitter Tear'', then the Enchantress would be free to call on their aid from that season onwards.		In theory the college could be commissioned with the understanding that the Enchantress of Dawnguard would not draw on the power of any one of the patron eternals while they are under enmity. The college would still serve, but it wouldn't gain any benefit when working on a ritual of an enmitied realm. Of course if the Conclave changed the alignment of the ''Quiet One'' or the ''Bitter Tear'', then the Enchantress would be free to call on their aid from that season onwards.

Twiggy at 19:02, 13 August 2025

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	{{SOP\|by=Morwenna Witheredrose, Navarr Assembly\|statement=For our Empire to offer sanctuary only to those we find convenient is to pretend at compassion while concealing the heart of a coward. We send Brynmor Rootround with 50 doses of liao to encourage Navarr to reach out to all who call Peytaht their home, swearing to protect orc and human alike regardless of their beliefs.\|when=Spring Equinox 386YE\|vote=Upheld (190-154)}}		{{SOP\|by=Morwenna Witheredrose, Navarr Assembly\|statement=For our Empire to offer sanctuary only to those we find convenient is to pretend at compassion while concealing the heart of a coward. We send Brynmor Rootround with 50 doses of liao to encourage Navarr to reach out to all who call Peytaht their home, swearing to protect orc and human alike regardless of their beliefs.\|when=Spring Equinox 386YE\|vote=Upheld (190-154)}}
	{{SOP\|by=Brynn Tendfallen, Navarr Assembly\|statement=We have lived alongside the Great Forest Orcs and we consider them family. We will continue to work with them while the Navarr still live and breathe and we send Brynmor Rootround with 50 doses of liao to ask Navarr to look to their Loyalty and swear an oath to protect the Great Forest Orcs as though they were our family. Strength to the Navarr, Strength to the Great Forest Orcs.\|when=Spring Equinox 386YE\|vote=Upheld (252-58}}		{{SOP\|by=Brynn Tendfallen, Navarr Assembly\|statement=We have lived alongside the Great Forest Orcs and we consider them family. We will continue to work with them while the Navarr still live and breathe and we send Brynmor Rootround with 50 doses of liao to ask Navarr to look to their Loyalty and swear an oath to protect the Great Forest Orcs as though they were our family. Strength to the Navarr, Strength to the Great Forest Orcs.\|when=Spring Equinox 386YE\|vote=Upheld (252-58}}
	{{SOP\|by=Caoimhe Tendfallen, Navarr Assembly\|statement=The Montanians and the Great Forest Orcs are not one and the same. The assurances we extend to the Great Forest Orcs are not appropriate to the Montanians. However the ~~Montainians~~ are dear to our friends and their destruction will not benefit the Empire in Virtue or in pragmatism. We will not stand idly by if they are threatened.\|when=Spring Equinox 386YE\|vote=Upheld (236-20}}		{{SOP\|by=Caoimhe Tendfallen, Navarr Assembly\|statement=The Montanians and the Great Forest Orcs are not one and the same. The assurances we extend to the Great Forest Orcs are not appropriate to the Montanians. However the Montanians are dear to our friends and their destruction will not benefit the Empire in Virtue or in pragmatism. We will not stand idly by if they are threatened.\|when=Spring Equinox 386YE\|vote=Upheld (236-20}}
	*'''The Navarr had unequivocally sworn their support for the Great Forest Orcs, supported by the Loyalty assembly'''		*'''The Navarr had unequivocally sworn their support for the Great Forest Orcs, supported by the Loyalty assembly'''
	* '''A group of Great Forest Orcs including Chief Vallack plans to attend Anvil, due to arrive at 8pm on Friday evening'''		* '''A group of Great Forest Orcs including Chief Vallack plans to attend Anvil, due to arrive at 8pm on Friday evening'''

Twiggy at 17:21, 18 July 2025

2025-07-18T17:21:54Z

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	So far, so good. There are some... challenges with Josephine's plan, however. She claims to enjoy excellent relations with the "great wizards of the four realms" each of whom she says stands ready to be a patron of the Towers of Enchantment. Certainly some eternal patron would be beneficial - and if the Towers are to be specialised in all four realms, it would need a patron from each realm. And it does make sense to pick the eternal most interested in ritual magic from each realm.		So far, so good. There are some... challenges with Josephine's plan, however. She claims to enjoy excellent relations with the "great wizards of the four realms" each of whom she says stands ready to be a patron of the Towers of Enchantment. Certainly some eternal patron would be beneficial - and if the Towers are to be specialised in all four realms, it would need a patron from each realm. And it does make sense to pick the eternal most interested in ritual magic from each realm.

	Josephine has spent years on this plan and has an agreement in principle with four eternals who agreed not just to accept patronage of a Dawnish college of magic, but just as importantly to ''accept each other''. Unfortunately much time has elapsed since then and two of those eternals have since fallen under the [[Alignment\|~~emnity~~]] of the [[Imperial Conclave]]. [[Meraud]], the Summer Enchanter and [[Prospero]], the Golden Prince could serve as patrons of a college, but it would not be legal to accept the help of [[Llofir]], the ''Rotlord'', the ''Lady of Spores'' or [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Skathe\|Skathe]], the ''Hag Queen''.		Josephine has spent years on this plan and has an agreement in principle with four eternals who agreed not just to accept patronage of a Dawnish college of magic, but just as importantly to ''accept each other''. Unfortunately much time has elapsed since then and two of those eternals have since fallen under the [[Alignment\|enmity]] of the [[Imperial Conclave]]. [[Meraud]], the Summer Enchanter and [[Prospero]], the Golden Prince could serve as patrons of a college, but it would not be legal to accept the help of [[Llofir]], the ''Rotlord'', the ''Lady of Spores'' or [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Skathe\|Skathe]], the ''Hag Queen''.

	In theory the college could be commissioned with the understanding that the Enchantress of Dawnguard would not draw on the power of any one of the patron eternals while they are under enmity. The college would still serve, but it wouldn't gain any benefit when working on a ritual of an enmitied realm. Of course if the Conclave changed the alignment of the ''Quiet One'' or the ''Bitter Tear'', then the Enchantress would be free to call on their aid from that season onwards.		In theory the college could be commissioned with the understanding that the Enchantress of Dawnguard would not draw on the power of any one of the patron eternals while they are under enmity. The college would still serve, but it wouldn't gain any benefit when working on a ritual of an enmitied realm. Of course if the Conclave changed the alignment of the ''Quiet One'' or the ''Bitter Tear'', then the Enchantress would be free to call on their aid from that season onwards.

Kirkbride: /* Great Forest Orcs */

2025-07-02T13:09:28Z

Great Forest Orcs

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	It is a powerful oath, and a dangerous one. Oaths are potent and ancient hearth magic; breaking them can have terrible consequences. To swear a oath on your life and on the breath in your body is not something to take lightly. The Great Forest Orcs are reassured - the Empire might break their treaties, but only a fool would break an oath like that. The Great Forest Orcs abandon any plans to flee the Empire, and instead a number of them plan to remain in the [[Therunin#Holt_of_the_Oak\|Holt of the Oak]], and the [[Thimble]], and continue to build up the steadings some of their youths have built near the [[Golden Trees of Seren]], the [[Heartwood of the Great Vale]].		It is a powerful oath, and a dangerous one. Oaths are potent and ancient hearth magic; breaking them can have terrible consequences. To swear a oath on your life and on the breath in your body is not something to take lightly. The Great Forest Orcs are reassured - the Empire might break their treaties, but only a fool would break an oath like that. The Great Forest Orcs abandon any plans to flee the Empire, and instead a number of them plan to remain in the [[Therunin#Holt_of_the_Oak\|Holt of the Oak]], and the [[Thimble]], and continue to build up the steadings some of their youths have built near the [[Golden Trees of Seren]], the [[Heartwood of the Great Vale]].
	Such plans have reckoned without the Druj however. Perhaps the enemy have not forgotten or forgiven the Great Forest Orcs for their support of the Empire. [[Ashes\|The invasion of Therunin]] is not the first time they have attempted to strike back, to show the world what happens to those who leave the "protection" of the Druj. Much more likely this is an attack on the Empire, an attempt to take revenge for the loss of the Barrens by taking Therunin and claiming the valuable resources found there. There's little evidence that they even knew for sure that the Great Forest Orcs were here until they encountered them in battle.		Such plans have reckoned without the Druj however. Perhaps the enemy have not forgotten or forgiven the Great Forest Orcs for their support of the Empire. [[Ashes\|The invasion of Therunin]] is not the first time they have attempted to strike back, to show the world what happens to those who leave the "protection" of the Druj. Much more likely this is an attack on the Empire, an attempt to take revenge for the loss of the Barrens by taking Therunin and claiming the valuable resources found there. There's little evidence that they even knew for sure that the Great Forest Orcs were here until they encountered them in battle.
	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~InquisitorLoyalty~~.jpg\|caption=Kellin Embercast\|align=right\|width=500}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=KellinEmbercast.jpg\|caption=Kellin Embercast\|align=right\|width=500}}</div>
	The Great Forest Orcs are desperate to discuss the situation with their Navarr allies. Their warriors have fought to delay the Druj, but they have been overwhelmed. Now they are falling back with the Druj hot on their heels. They have sent word that Chief Vallack and his companions intend to visit the Navarr camp around eight o'clock on Friday evening. Still they have much to discuss with their oathbound allies following the invasion of Therunin and events within the Barrens. They also intend to stay and participate in Songs & Stories that evening.		The Great Forest Orcs are desperate to discuss the situation with their Navarr allies. Their warriors have fought to delay the Druj, but they have been overwhelmed. Now they are falling back with the Druj hot on their heels. They have sent word that Chief Vallack and his companions intend to visit the Navarr camp around eight o'clock on Friday evening. Still they have much to discuss with their oathbound allies following the invasion of Therunin and events within the Barrens. They also intend to stay and participate in Songs & Stories that evening.

Hailmur: /* The Towers of Enchantment */

2025-06-04T13:29:30Z

The Towers of Enchantment

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	<tr><td>'''Location:''' Dawnguard, The Barrens</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Location:''' Dawnguard, The Barrens</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 60 white granite, 60 mithril, 60 weirwood and 540 crowns in labour</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 60 white granite, 60 mithril, 60 weirwood and 540 crowns in labour</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Upkeep:''' [[College_of_magic#~~Costs~~\|Standard]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Upkeep:''' [[College_of_magic#Upkeep\|Standard]]</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Creates a college of magic dedicated to Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Creates a college of magic dedicated to Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Issue:''' Two of the proposed eternal patrons are currently under enmity</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Issue:''' Two of the proposed eternal patrons are currently under enmity</td></tr>

Hailmur: /* The Towers of Enchantment */

2024-08-09T00:21:16Z

The Towers of Enchantment

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	* '''Josephine du Lune seeks to raise the Towers of Enchantment raising 60 white granite, 60 mithril, 60 weirwood and 540 crowns'''		* '''Josephine du Lune seeks to raise the Towers of Enchantment raising 60 white granite, 60 mithril, 60 weirwood and 540 crowns'''
	* '''The Towers would be a college of magic patronised by four eternals; Llofir, Meraud, Prospero and Skathe'''		* '''The Towers would be a college of magic patronised by four eternals; Llofir, Meraud, Prospero, and Skathe'''
	* '''Two of these eternals are currently under enmity		* '''Two of these eternals are currently under enmity
	Famously, when the Towers of the Dawn still stood, there were four massive white granite towers-keeps. They're gone now, but Josephine, the enchantress of House du Lune seeks to raise them up once more. However her idea is not to rebuild the towers as a fortification. She wants them recreated as a new [[college of magic]].		Famously, when the Towers of the Dawn still stood, there were four massive white granite towers-keeps. They're gone now, but Josephine, the enchantress of House du Lune seeks to raise them up once more. However her idea is not to rebuild the towers as a fortification. She wants them recreated as a new [[college of magic]].

Hailmur: /* The Towers of Enchantment */

2024-08-09T00:21:09Z

The Towers of Enchantment

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	* '''Josephine du Lune seeks to raise the Towers of Enchantment raising 60 white granite, 60 mithril, 60 weirwood and 540 crowns'''		* '''Josephine du Lune seeks to raise the Towers of Enchantment raising 60 white granite, 60 mithril, 60 weirwood and 540 crowns'''
	* '''The Towers would be a college of magic patronised by four eternals, Llofir, Meraud, Prospero and Skathe'''		* '''The Towers would be a college of magic patronised by four eternals; Llofir, Meraud, Prospero and Skathe'''
	* '''Two of these eternals are currently under enmity''		* '''Two of these eternals are currently under enmity
	Famously, when the Towers of the Dawn still stood, there were four massive white granite towers-keeps. They're gone now, but Josephine, the enchantress of House du Lune seeks to raise them up once more. However her idea is not to rebuild the towers as a fortification. She wants them recreated as a new [[college of magic]].		Famously, when the Towers of the Dawn still stood, there were four massive white granite towers-keeps. They're gone now, but Josephine, the enchantress of House du Lune seeks to raise them up once more. However her idea is not to rebuild the towers as a fortification. She wants them recreated as a new [[college of magic]].

Hailmur: /* The Spires of Dusk */

2024-07-24T09:27:40Z

The Spires of Dusk

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	With the work complete, the fortification could now become a fitting site for a consecration to Ambition. It would help to boost Dawnish morale in the Barrens and beyond - and secure their dominion over these lands in perpetuity.		With the work complete, the fortification could now become a fitting site for a consecration to Ambition. It would help to boost Dawnish morale in the Barrens and beyond - and secure their dominion over these lands in perpetuity.

	{{Mandate\|mandate=Nothing is beyond our reach. We send {named priest} with a dose of true liao to consecrate the rebuilt Spires of Dusk. Where they have sown fear, we will make flowers bloom.\|assembly=General Assembly}}		{{Mandate\|mandate=Nothing is beyond our reach. We send {named priest} with a dose of true liao to consecrate the rebuilt Spires of Dusk to Ambition. Where they have sown fear, we will make flowers bloom.\|assembly=General Assembly}}

	If this mandate is enacted, the Dawnish, especially those Dawnish who dwell in the Barrens will be inspired, their spirits exalted and uplifted. They will be encouraged to seek our new challenges wherever they can find them, and those who take the time to visit the Spires will be filled with a profound sense of destiny. Seeing the symbol of Druj power replaced will make them truly believe that nothing is beyond their reach.		If this mandate is enacted, the Dawnish, especially those Dawnish who dwell in the Barrens will be inspired, their spirits exalted and uplifted. They will be encouraged to seek our new challenges wherever they can find them, and those who take the time to visit the Spires will be filled with a profound sense of destiny. Seeing the symbol of Druj power replaced will make them truly believe that nothing is beyond their reach.

Dre at 21:20, 23 July 2024

2024-07-23T21:20:35Z

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Rafferty: /* The Chapel Perilous */

2024-07-23T21:12:44Z

The Chapel Perilous

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	* '''The shrine has seen a regular stream of visitors since then, but it's influence has been limited by the ongoing conflict and its unassuming physical presence'''		* '''The shrine has seen a regular stream of visitors since then, but it's influence has been limited by the ongoing conflict and its unassuming physical presence'''
	* '''The Empire could commission a large structure to enhance the impact of the true aura present'''		* '''The Empire could commission a large structure to enhance the impact of the true aura present'''
			* '''This opportunity supersedes that offered in Dog Days are Over'''
	A year ago, the Dawnish took advantage of a large conjunction to [[A_glorious_victory#Here_We_Stand_(Conjunction)\|travel to the shrine of Ser Guineve]]. The stories say that this knight was once Ser Galahad, and that they were one of Queen Igraine's four husbands. They took up the mantle of Ser Guineve after their Queen died and they became the first questing knight to seek glory in the Barrens. They were buried at the Shrine of Hope and their ghost haunts the site still. It is said that they can never rest until all the Barrens is finally Dawnish.		A year ago, the Dawnish took advantage of a large conjunction to [[A_glorious_victory#Here_We_Stand_(Conjunction)\|travel to the shrine of Ser Guineve]]. The stories say that this knight was once Ser Galahad, and that they were one of Queen Igraine's four husbands. They took up the mantle of Ser Guineve after their Queen died and they became the first questing knight to seek glory in the Barrens. They were buried at the Shrine of Hope and their ghost haunts the site still. It is said that they can never rest until all the Barrens is finally Dawnish.

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	Now that the matter of Dawn's control of the Barrens is settled, there need be no conflict with the septs. The Barrens is a vast open wilderness, waiting to be tamed, there is plenty of room for everyone now that the [[Ashes#From_Darkness_to_Darkness\|Black Wind have left]] and the [[Ripples_and_shadows#Saltmarsh_Redux\|Vendarri are gone]]. Out of respect for their neighbours feelings, the Dawnish would avoid the forests of Peytaht and stay well away from [[the Barrens#The Fangs\|the Fangs]] for the time being. But that still leaves a rich land that could be home to new Dawnish houses.		Now that the matter of Dawn's control of the Barrens is settled, there need be no conflict with the septs. The Barrens is a vast open wilderness, waiting to be tamed, there is plenty of room for everyone now that the [[Ashes#From_Darkness_to_Darkness\|Black Wind have left]] and the [[Ripples_and_shadows#Saltmarsh_Redux\|Vendarri are gone]]. Out of respect for their neighbours feelings, the Dawnish would avoid the forests of Peytaht and stay well away from [[the Barrens#The Fangs\|the Fangs]] for the time being. But that still leaves a rich land that could be home to new Dawnish houses.

			'''OOC Note:''' This opportunity supercedes that presented in the [[Dog_days_are_over#Great_Deeds_are_Eternal\|Dog days are over]] wind of fortune.

	==The Orc Septs ==		==The Orc Septs ==