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

2026-01-15T21:30:52Z

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	For the last six months or so Alexander of Axos, among other Axou merchants, has been coming to Anvil to sell strange Axou substances - narcotics and drugs with properties both recreational and (allegedly) medicinal. They've let slip that they will be visiting again during the Summer Solstice, although nobody seems clear on any details. They've attracted quite a bit of attention during their recent visits, often in conjunction with a merchant from Faraden with a similar line of business. This time, though, they appear to be by themselves, and are seeking private meetings with some of those they have spoken to before rather than setting out their stall (as it were) at the Forge to sell to all comers. Perhaps their reticence has to do with recent [[What%27s_good_for_me#Unhappy_Necromancers\|diplomatic considerations]] between the Empire and Axos.		For the last six months or so Alexander of Axos, among other Axou merchants, has been coming to Anvil to sell strange Axou substances - narcotics and drugs with properties both recreational and (allegedly) medicinal. They've let slip that they will be visiting again during the Summer Solstice, although nobody seems clear on any details. They've attracted quite a bit of attention during their recent visits, often in conjunction with a merchant from Faraden with a similar line of business. This time, though, they appear to be by themselves, and are seeking private meetings with some of those they have spoken to before rather than setting out their stall (as it were) at the Forge to sell to all comers. Perhaps their reticence has to do with recent [[What%27s_good_for_me#Unhappy_Necromancers\|diplomatic considerations]] between the Empire and Axos.

	Regardless of what Alexander is doing, however, the faintest whiff of a suggestion that they might be up to something ''underhand'' has given a little more credence to rumours that the drugs being sold by the Axou and their peers from other foreign nations are not as harmless as they might appear. ''Nain of Gamul's Gate'', a [[Surgical skills#Physick\|physick]] and herbalist who claims to make the best [[Apothecary_Potions#Feverfail_Elixir\|Feverfail Elixir]] in [[Bastion#The White City\|Bastion]] is one of the most vocal critics of this trade. Nain believes that unless properly scrutinised, use of these products should be considered dangerous and, potentially, unvirtuous: "''It is most unWise to assume that just because something makes you feel good it is not bad for you!''" Nain has only limited support at the moment, but that does not stop her calling on the healers of the Empire, the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]], and perhaps even the [[Conclave]] to investigate any mysterious new substances offered for sale in Anvil, and ascertain if they are safe to use. Nobody should need reminding of the ''bite'' fiasco!		Regardless of what Alexander is doing, however, the faintest whiff of a suggestion that they might be up to something ''underhand'' has given a little more credence to rumours that the drugs being sold by the Axou and their peers from other foreign nations are not as harmless as they might appear. ''Nain of Gamul's Gate'', a [[Surgical skills#Physick\|physick]] and herbalist who claims to make the best [[Apothecary_Potions#Feverfail_Elixir\|Feverfail Elixir]] in [[Bastion#The White City\|Bastion]] is one of the most vocal critics of this trade. Nain believes that unless properly scrutinised, use of these products should be considered dangerous and, potentially, unvirtuous: "''It is most unWise to assume that just because something makes you feel good it is not bad for you!''" Nain has only limited support at the moment, but that does not stop her calling on the healers of the Empire, the [[Synod]], and perhaps even the [[Conclave]] to investigate any mysterious new substances offered for sale in Anvil, and ascertain if they are safe to use. Nobody should need reminding of the ''bite'' fiasco!

	As a healer herself she is concerned about the ''Unwound Coil'', a drug from Axos with apparent medicinal use. Who has examined this substance? What precisely does it do? Nain is unable to attend Anvil herself at the moment - and indeed without evidence of grass roots support has little reason to. Yet she is not alone in the firm belief that it is dangerous for the Empire to simply assume that new substances, whether narcotic or medicinal in nature, are by default Virtuous and safe and should therefore be legal. The Conclave has recently shown itself willing to [[interdiction\|interdict]] a number of [[magic items]] that interact with the spirit of their wielders - Nain and those who agree with her ask that they consider doing the same to these novel narcotics.		As a healer herself she is concerned about the ''Unwound Coil'', a drug from Axos with apparent medicinal use. Who has examined this substance? What precisely does it do? Nain is unable to attend Anvil herself at the moment - and indeed without evidence of grass roots support has little reason to. Yet she is not alone in the firm belief that it is dangerous for the Empire to simply assume that new substances, whether narcotic or medicinal in nature, are by default Virtuous and safe and should therefore be legal. The Conclave has recently shown itself willing to [[interdiction\|interdict]] a number of [[magic items]] that interact with the spirit of their wielders - Nain and those who agree with her ask that they consider doing the same to these novel narcotics.

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

2026-01-15T16:57:00Z

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

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	For the last six months or so Alexander of Axos, among other Axou merchants, has been coming to Anvil to sell strange Axou substances - narcotics and drugs with properties both recreational and (allegedly) medicinal. They've let slip that they will be visiting again during the Summer Solstice, although nobody seems clear on any details. They've attracted quite a bit of attention during their recent visits, often in conjunction with a merchant from Faraden with a similar line of business. This time, though, they appear to be by themselves, and are seeking private meetings with some of those they have spoken to before rather than setting out their stall (as it were) at the Forge to sell to all comers. Perhaps their reticence has to do with recent [[What%27s_good_for_me#Unhappy_Necromancers\|diplomatic considerations]] between the Empire and Axos.		For the last six months or so Alexander of Axos, among other Axou merchants, has been coming to Anvil to sell strange Axou substances - narcotics and drugs with properties both recreational and (allegedly) medicinal. They've let slip that they will be visiting again during the Summer Solstice, although nobody seems clear on any details. They've attracted quite a bit of attention during their recent visits, often in conjunction with a merchant from Faraden with a similar line of business. This time, though, they appear to be by themselves, and are seeking private meetings with some of those they have spoken to before rather than setting out their stall (as it were) at the Forge to sell to all comers. Perhaps their reticence has to do with recent [[What%27s_good_for_me#Unhappy_Necromancers\|diplomatic considerations]] between the Empire and Axos.

	Regardless of what Alexander is doing, however, the faintest whiff of a suggestion that they might be up to something ''underhand'' has given a little more credence to rumours that the drugs being sold by the Axou and their peers from other foreign nations are not as harmless as they might appear. ''Nain of Gamul's Gate'', a [[Surgical skills#Physick\|physick]] and herbalist who claims to make the best [[Apothecary_Potions#Feverfail_Elixir\|Feverfail Elixir]] in [[Bastion#The White City\|Bastion]] is one of the most vocal critics of this trade. Nain believes that unless properly scrutinised, use of these products should be considered dangerous and, potentially, unvirtuous: "''It is most unWise to assume that just because something makes you feel good it is not bad for you!''" Nain has only limited support at the moment, but that does not stop her calling on the healers of the Empire, the [[Imperial Synod]], and perhaps even the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] to investigate any mysterious new substances offered for sale in Anvil, and ascertain if they are safe to use. Nobody should need reminding of the ''bite'' fiasco!		Regardless of what Alexander is doing, however, the faintest whiff of a suggestion that they might be up to something ''underhand'' has given a little more credence to rumours that the drugs being sold by the Axou and their peers from other foreign nations are not as harmless as they might appear. ''Nain of Gamul's Gate'', a [[Surgical skills#Physick\|physick]] and herbalist who claims to make the best [[Apothecary_Potions#Feverfail_Elixir\|Feverfail Elixir]] in [[Bastion#The White City\|Bastion]] is one of the most vocal critics of this trade. Nain believes that unless properly scrutinised, use of these products should be considered dangerous and, potentially, unvirtuous: "''It is most unWise to assume that just because something makes you feel good it is not bad for you!''" Nain has only limited support at the moment, but that does not stop her calling on the healers of the Empire, the [[Imperial Synod]], and perhaps even the [[Conclave]] to investigate any mysterious new substances offered for sale in Anvil, and ascertain if they are safe to use. Nobody should need reminding of the ''bite'' fiasco!

	As a healer herself she is concerned about the ''Unwound Coil'', a drug from Axos with apparent medicinal use. Who has examined this substance? What precisely does it do? Nain is unable to attend Anvil herself at the moment - and indeed without evidence of grass roots support has little reason to. Yet she is not alone in the firm belief that it is dangerous for the Empire to simply assume that new substances, whether narcotic or medicinal in nature, are by default Virtuous and safe and should therefore be legal. The Conclave has recently shown itself willing to [[interdiction\|interdict]] a number of [[magic items]] that interact with the spirit of their wielders - Nain and those who agree with her ask that they consider doing the same to these novel narcotics.		As a healer herself she is concerned about the ''Unwound Coil'', a drug from Axos with apparent medicinal use. Who has examined this substance? What precisely does it do? Nain is unable to attend Anvil herself at the moment - and indeed without evidence of grass roots support has little reason to. Yet she is not alone in the firm belief that it is dangerous for the Empire to simply assume that new substances, whether narcotic or medicinal in nature, are by default Virtuous and safe and should therefore be legal. The Conclave has recently shown itself willing to [[interdiction\|interdict]] a number of [[magic items]] that interact with the spirit of their wielders - Nain and those who agree with her ask that they consider doing the same to these novel narcotics.

Twiggy at 22:23, 15 July 2025

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	* '''A representative of the Silver Frame Carta of Sarvos plans to pay a visit to the High Bard of the Empire'''		* '''A representative of the Silver Frame Carta of Sarvos plans to pay a visit to the High Bard of the Empire'''
	* '''They are expected to arrive in Anvil first thing on Saturday morning'''		* '''They are expected to arrive in Anvil first thing on Saturday morning'''
	And finally.... The Silver Frame Carta of [[Sarvos]] is an old guild of the ''City of Masks'' known to have made and secured its wealth through trade in ''objets d’art''. For nearly a century there have been rumours in Sarvos society that the Carta are more than happy to deal in artworks of less than ideal provenance. There is debate among antiquarians, collectors, and art historians alike around how close to the line the Carta sails, and whether there is any truth to conjecture that they began as little more than criminal fences and pawnbrokers in the gutters of [[Caricomare]]. Whatever they may have done to build up their fortune, however, nobody can deny that they are generous patrons of the arts. They regularly provide funds to theatres and galleries, as well as ~~patronizing~~ individual artists whose work might otherwise not come to prominence. They are also quite shrewd in their investments, and while the Carta may be tainted with the air of criminality, they are still active members of the Sarvosan business community.		And finally.... The Silver Frame Carta of [[Sarvos]] is an old guild of the ''City of Masks'' known to have made and secured its wealth through trade in ''objets d’art''. For nearly a century there have been rumours in Sarvos society that the Carta are more than happy to deal in artworks of less than ideal provenance. There is debate among antiquarians, collectors, and art historians alike around how close to the line the Carta sails, and whether there is any truth to conjecture that they began as little more than criminal fences and pawnbrokers in the gutters of [[Caricomare]]. Whatever they may have done to build up their fortune, however, nobody can deny that they are generous patrons of the arts. They regularly provide funds to theatres and galleries, as well as patronising individual artists whose work might otherwise not come to prominence. They are also quite shrewd in their investments, and while the Carta may be tainted with the air of criminality, they are still active members of the Sarvosan business community.

	They rarely stir outside Sarvos however, and as such it is notable that the [[Merchant Prince]] of the Silver Frame - the aging ''Ezra Von Sarvos'' - has apparently taken a particular interest in the new [[High Bard of the Empire]], '''Eudoxia of the Temple of the Wanderer'''. For Ezra to have left the guildhouse in Sarvos - practically unheard of in the last decade and a half - and to have travelled all the way to Anvil is reason enough for gossip by themselves, never mind the fact that they are intending to call upon the High Bard in the Urizen camp at 10am on the Saturday of the Summer Solstice.		They rarely stir outside Sarvos however, and as such it is notable that the [[Merchant Prince]] of the Silver Frame - the aging ''Ezra Von Sarvos'' - has apparently taken a particular interest in the new [[High Bard of the Empire]], '''Eudoxia of the Temple of the Wanderer'''. For Ezra to have left the guildhouse in Sarvos - practically unheard of in the last decade and a half - and to have travelled all the way to Anvil is reason enough for gossip by themselves, never mind the fact that they are intending to call upon the High Bard in the Urizen camp at 10am on the Saturday of the Summer Solstice.

Dre at 09:36, 21 March 2025

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	And finally.... The Silver Frame Carta of [[Sarvos]] is an old guild of the ''City of Masks'' known to have made and secured its wealth through trade in ''objets d’art''. For nearly a century there have been rumours in Sarvos society that the Carta are more than happy to deal in artworks of less than ideal provenance. There is debate among antiquarians, collectors, and art historians alike around how close to the line the Carta sails, and whether there is any truth to conjecture that they began as little more than criminal fences and pawnbrokers in the gutters of [[Caricomare]]. Whatever they may have done to build up their fortune, however, nobody can deny that they are generous patrons of the arts. They regularly provide funds to theatres and galleries, as well as patronizing individual artists whose work might otherwise not come to prominence. They are also quite shrewd in their investments, and while the Carta may be tainted with the air of criminality, they are still active members of the Sarvosan business community.		And finally.... The Silver Frame Carta of [[Sarvos]] is an old guild of the ''City of Masks'' known to have made and secured its wealth through trade in ''objets d’art''. For nearly a century there have been rumours in Sarvos society that the Carta are more than happy to deal in artworks of less than ideal provenance. There is debate among antiquarians, collectors, and art historians alike around how close to the line the Carta sails, and whether there is any truth to conjecture that they began as little more than criminal fences and pawnbrokers in the gutters of [[Caricomare]]. Whatever they may have done to build up their fortune, however, nobody can deny that they are generous patrons of the arts. They regularly provide funds to theatres and galleries, as well as patronizing individual artists whose work might otherwise not come to prominence. They are also quite shrewd in their investments, and while the Carta may be tainted with the air of criminality, they are still active members of the Sarvosan business community.

	They rarely stir outside Sarvos however, and as such it is notable that the [[Merchant Prince]] of the Silver Frame - the aging ''Ezra Von Sarvos'' - has apparently taken a particular interest in the new [[High Bard of the Empire]], '''Eudoxia of the Temple of the Wanderer'''. For Ezra to have left the guildhouse in Sarvos - practically unheard of in the last decade and a half - and to have travelled all the way to Anvil is reason enough for gossip by themselves, never mind the fact that they are intending to call upon the High Bard in the Urizen camp at 10am on the Saturday of the Summer ~~Equinox~~.		They rarely stir outside Sarvos however, and as such it is notable that the [[Merchant Prince]] of the Silver Frame - the aging ''Ezra Von Sarvos'' - has apparently taken a particular interest in the new [[High Bard of the Empire]], '''Eudoxia of the Temple of the Wanderer'''. For Ezra to have left the guildhouse in Sarvos - practically unheard of in the last decade and a half - and to have travelled all the way to Anvil is reason enough for gossip by themselves, never mind the fact that they are intending to call upon the High Bard in the Urizen camp at 10am on the Saturday of the Summer Solstice.

Dre at 22:17, 23 April 2024

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	* '''Peculiar visitors from Axos are enthusiastically travelling the trods'''		* '''Peculiar visitors from Axos are enthusiastically travelling the trods'''
	* '''They are planning to attend Anvil at 19:00 on Friday to speak to some of the Navarr vates'''		* '''They are planning to attend Anvil at 19:00 on Friday to speak to some of the Navarr vates'''
	During the Spring Equinox, Anvil received a visitor who claimed to have mixed Axou and Terunael heritage. Rumour suggests that they and their family claim descent from the survivors of the Terunael city of Cavan, which lies at the heart of ~~Visokumo~~ in Axos. Following that visit, they've been joined by a group of around fifteen or so people who claim the same heritage. They are enthusiastically travelling the [[trods]], particularly in the southern Empire, and making a point of visiting every [[wayhouse]] they come across. They are keen to talk to members of the Navarr nation, although so far they have avoided visiting [[Hercynia]] or [[Therunin]] (or [[Brocéliande]] or [[Liathaven]] but that is perhaps less surprising).		During the Spring Equinox, Anvil received a visitor who claimed to have mixed Axou and Terunael heritage. Rumour suggests that they and their family claim descent from the survivors of the Terunael city of Cavan, which lies at the heart of Visokuma in Axos. Following that visit, they've been joined by a group of around fifteen or so people who claim the same heritage. They are enthusiastically travelling the [[trods]], particularly in the southern Empire, and making a point of visiting every [[wayhouse]] they come across. They are keen to talk to members of the Navarr nation, although so far they have avoided visiting [[Hercynia]] or [[Therunin]] (or [[Brocéliande]] or [[Liathaven]] but that is perhaps less surprising).

	They are a peculiar sight; in the terrible heat of this year's [[Every_time_it_rains#The_Great_Drought_of_384YE\|drought]] they've been finding the traditional Axou heavy robes particularly onerous. Some of them have begun to adapt elements of traditional Navarr costume to help them travel under the implacable heat of the Summer sun. They also carry with them a peculiar jar, apparently a relic of some kind, which they are eager to show to anyone who takes a vague interest. They're particularly interested when they hear that '''Fintan Nighthaven''' is [[384YE_Spring_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_142\|urging people to bring relics of the past to Anvil]]. On the other hand they are equally a little taken aback when they learn of '''Iniska Ashwood's''' [[384YE_Spring_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_85\|claims that Terunael is dead]].		They are a peculiar sight; in the terrible heat of this year's [[Every_time_it_rains#The_Great_Drought_of_384YE\|drought]] they've been finding the traditional Axou heavy robes particularly onerous. Some of them have begun to adapt elements of traditional Navarr costume to help them travel under the implacable heat of the Summer sun. They also carry with them a peculiar jar, apparently a relic of some kind, which they are eager to show to anyone who takes a vague interest. They're particularly interested when they hear that '''Fintan Nighthaven''' is [[384YE_Spring_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_142\|urging people to bring relics of the past to Anvil]]. On the other hand they are equally a little taken aback when they learn of '''Iniska Ashwood's''' [[384YE_Spring_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_85\|claims that Terunael is dead]].

RichardRaynor: /* Syrup and Smoke */ name clarification

2023-01-05T22:34:52Z

Syrup and Smoke: name clarification

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	* '''Alexander of Axos, a narcotic trader from Axos, is attending the summit but keeping a lower profile than previously'''		* '''Alexander of Axos, a narcotic trader from Axos, is attending the summit but keeping a lower profile than previously'''
	* '''Nain of Gamul's Gate is among several people concerned about the proliferation of untested narcotics and medicines flooding into the Empire'''		* '''Nain of Gamul's Gate is among several people concerned about the proliferation of untested narcotics and medicines flooding into the Empire'''
	For the last six months or so, Alexander of Axos has been coming to Anvil to sell strange Axou substances - narcotics and drugs with properties both recreational and (allegedly) medicinal. They've let slip that they will be visiting again during the Summer Solstice, although nobody seems clear on any details. They've attracted quite a bit of attention during their recent visits, often in conjunction with a merchant from Faraden with a similar line of business. This time, though, they appear to be by themselves, and are seeking private meetings with some of those they have spoken to before rather than setting out their stall (as it were) at the Forge to sell to all comers. Perhaps their reticence has to do with recent [[What%27s_good_for_me#Unhappy_Necromancers\|diplomatic considerations]] between the Empire and Axos.		For the last six months or so Alexander of Axos, among other Axou merchants, has been coming to Anvil to sell strange Axou substances - narcotics and drugs with properties both recreational and (allegedly) medicinal. They've let slip that they will be visiting again during the Summer Solstice, although nobody seems clear on any details. They've attracted quite a bit of attention during their recent visits, often in conjunction with a merchant from Faraden with a similar line of business. This time, though, they appear to be by themselves, and are seeking private meetings with some of those they have spoken to before rather than setting out their stall (as it were) at the Forge to sell to all comers. Perhaps their reticence has to do with recent [[What%27s_good_for_me#Unhappy_Necromancers\|diplomatic considerations]] between the Empire and Axos.

	Regardless of what Alexander is doing, however, the faintest whiff of a suggestion that they might be up to something ''underhand'' has given a little more credence to rumours that the drugs being sold by the Axou and their peers from other foreign nations are not as harmless as they might appear. ''Nain of Gamul's Gate'', a [[Surgical skills#Physick\|physick]] and herbalist who claims to make the best [[Apothecary_Potions#Feverfail_Elixir\|Feverfail Elixir]] in [[Bastion#The White City\|Bastion]] is one of the most vocal critics of this trade. Nain believes that unless properly scrutinised, use of these products should be considered dangerous and, potentially, unvirtuous: "''It is most unWise to assume that just because something makes you feel good it is not bad for you!''" Nain has only limited support at the moment, but that does not stop her calling on the healers of the Empire, the [[Imperial Synod]], and perhaps even the [[Imperial Conclave]] to investigate any mysterious new substances offered for sale in Anvil, and ascertain if they are safe to use. Nobody should need reminding of the ''bite'' fiasco!		Regardless of what Alexander is doing, however, the faintest whiff of a suggestion that they might be up to something ''underhand'' has given a little more credence to rumours that the drugs being sold by the Axou and their peers from other foreign nations are not as harmless as they might appear. ''Nain of Gamul's Gate'', a [[Surgical skills#Physick\|physick]] and herbalist who claims to make the best [[Apothecary_Potions#Feverfail_Elixir\|Feverfail Elixir]] in [[Bastion#The White City\|Bastion]] is one of the most vocal critics of this trade. Nain believes that unless properly scrutinised, use of these products should be considered dangerous and, potentially, unvirtuous: "''It is most unWise to assume that just because something makes you feel good it is not bad for you!''" Nain has only limited support at the moment, but that does not stop her calling on the healers of the Empire, the [[Imperial Synod]], and perhaps even the [[Imperial Conclave]] to investigate any mysterious new substances offered for sale in Anvil, and ascertain if they are safe to use. Nobody should need reminding of the ''bite'' fiasco!

Rafferty at 09:25, 6 September 2022

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:~~383YE Winter~~]][[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:384YE Summer]][[Category:Recent History]]
	<div style="float:left; width: 550px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Happy Tent.jpg\|caption=Anvil welcomes those who come to trade whether they are looking to sell, or to buy.\|align=left\|width=550}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 550px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Happy Tent.jpg\|caption=Anvil welcomes those who come to trade whether they are looking to sell, or to buy.\|align=left\|width=550}}</div>
	{{Audio\|link=https://youtu.be/zVdr2PGuDAc}}		{{Audio\|link=https://youtu.be/zVdr2PGuDAc}}

Vsabo: /* Song and Silver */

2022-08-02T14:33:07Z

Song and Silver

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	* '''A representative of the Silver Frame Carta of Sarvos plans to pay a visit to the High Bard of the Empire'''		* '''A representative of the Silver Frame Carta of Sarvos plans to pay a visit to the High Bard of the Empire'''
	* '''They are expected to arrive in Anvil first thing on Saturday morning'''		* '''They are expected to arrive in Anvil first thing on Saturday morning'''
	And finally.... The Silver Frame Carta of [[Sarvos]], is an old guild of the ''City of Masks'' known to have made and secured its wealth through trade in ''objets d’art''. For nearly a century there have been rumours in Sarvos society that the Carta are more than happy to deal in artworks of less than ideal provenance. There is debate among antiquarians, collectors, and art historians alike around how close to the line the Carta sails, and whether there is any truth to conjecture that they began as little more than criminal fences and pawnbrokers in the gutters of [[Caricomare]]. Whatever they may have done to build up their fortune, however, nobody can deny that they are generous patrons of the arts. They regularly provide funds to theatres and galleries, as well as patronizing individual artists whose work might otherwise not come to prominence. They are also quite shrewd in their investments, and while the Carta may be tainted with the air of criminality, they are still active members of the Sarvosan business community.		And finally.... The Silver Frame Carta of [[Sarvos]] is an old guild of the ''City of Masks'' known to have made and secured its wealth through trade in ''objets d’art''. For nearly a century there have been rumours in Sarvos society that the Carta are more than happy to deal in artworks of less than ideal provenance. There is debate among antiquarians, collectors, and art historians alike around how close to the line the Carta sails, and whether there is any truth to conjecture that they began as little more than criminal fences and pawnbrokers in the gutters of [[Caricomare]]. Whatever they may have done to build up their fortune, however, nobody can deny that they are generous patrons of the arts. They regularly provide funds to theatres and galleries, as well as patronizing individual artists whose work might otherwise not come to prominence. They are also quite shrewd in their investments, and while the Carta may be tainted with the air of criminality, they are still active members of the Sarvosan business community.

	They rarely stir outside Sarvos however, and as such it is notable that the [[Merchant Prince]] of the Silver Frame - the aging ''Ezra Von Sarvos'' - has apparently taken a particular interest in the new [[High Bard of the Empire]], '''Eudoxia of the Temple of the Wanderer'''. For Ezra to have left the guildhouse in Sarvos - practically unheard of in the last decade and a half - and to have travelled all the way to Anvil is reason enough for gossip by themselves, never mind the fact that they are intending to call upon the High Bard in the Urizen camp at at 10am on the Saturday of the Summer Equinox.		They rarely stir outside Sarvos however, and as such it is notable that the [[Merchant Prince]] of the Silver Frame - the aging ''Ezra Von Sarvos'' - has apparently taken a particular interest in the new [[High Bard of the Empire]], '''Eudoxia of the Temple of the Wanderer'''. For Ezra to have left the guildhouse in Sarvos - practically unheard of in the last decade and a half - and to have travelled all the way to Anvil is reason enough for gossip by themselves, never mind the fact that they are intending to call upon the High Bard in the Urizen camp at 10am on the Saturday of the Summer Equinox.

Vsabo: /* Cold and Consequences */

2022-08-02T14:14:19Z

Cold and Consequences

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	* '''A group of former Sermersuaq resistance fighters will visit Anvil at 9pm on Friday evening'''		* '''A group of former Sermersuaq resistance fighters will visit Anvil at 9pm on Friday evening'''
	* '''They consider themselves estranged from the Empire, and are keen to address some of the rumours that swirl around their actions over the last year'''		* '''They consider themselves estranged from the Empire, and are keen to address some of the rumours that swirl around their actions over the last year'''
	As the Empire reclaims dominion over [[Sermersuaq]], those citizens once forced into thralldom are liberated from bondage. While all are aware that the war may turn at any moment, it is still an occasion for rejoicing. Yet to some, the liberation of their homes is bittersweet. The resistance fighters of Sermersuaq, the self-proclaimed "''Free Mark''", at last have the opportunity to set down their spears. Theirs has been a rocky path. Spurred to a brutal campaign of sabotage against the occupying [[Jotun]], they have been left facing uncertainty about the future of their [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Skein\|skeins]]. Dark rumours have dogged their paths, stories of pacts with malevolent entities and deeds ~~dome~~ in return for the power to fight back against the western orcs. Some of these stories have been all but confirmed by the warnings of the Stormcrows of Wintermark. Yet as the tide turns on the frozen plains, the message of '''Sindri of Hrafenhall''' is repeated to those who will listen: ''the hearths remain lit for your return''.		As the Empire reclaims dominion over [[Sermersuaq]], those citizens once forced into thralldom are liberated from bondage. While all are aware that the war may turn at any moment, it is still an occasion for rejoicing. Yet to some, the liberation of their homes is bittersweet. The resistance fighters of Sermersuaq, the self-proclaimed "''Free Mark''", at last have the opportunity to set down their spears. Theirs has been a rocky path. Spurred to a brutal campaign of sabotage against the occupying [[Jotun]], they have been left facing uncertainty about the future of their [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Skein\|skeins]]. Dark rumours have dogged their paths, stories of pacts with malevolent entities and deeds done in return for the power to fight back against the western orcs. Some of these stories have been all but confirmed by the warnings of the Stormcrows of Wintermark. Yet as the tide turns on the frozen plains, the message of '''Sindri of Hrafenhall''' is repeated to those who will listen: ''the hearths remain lit for your return''.

	Many of the fighters of the Free Mark perished fighting the Jotun. Some simply disappeared into the ice, their fates unknown. It is assumed that some, at least, have chosen to walk into [[Sermersuaq#Sydanjaa\|Sydanjaa]] rather than face the uncertain welcome of their fellow [[Suaq]]. Many more survived, and those who did are returning home. It is hard for some to do so, their homes still bearing the marks of the recent occupation, but they slowly begin to attempt to rebuild their lives. Still, there are questions that remain unanswered. Some look askance at their former neighbours whose actions prompted the Crows to make so many [[statement of principle\|statements]] urging them to come home. The Winterfolk are not as a rule given to vicious gossip, but some still speculate how many of these returning fighters might have [[Wintermark_religious_beliefs#The_Frayed\|Frayed]] their skeins.		Many of the fighters of the Free Mark perished fighting the Jotun. Some simply disappeared into the ice, their fates unknown. It is assumed that some, at least, have chosen to walk into [[Sermersuaq#Sydanjaa\|Sydanjaa]] rather than face the uncertain welcome of their fellow [[Suaq]]. Many more survived, and those who did are returning home. It is hard for some to do so, their homes still bearing the marks of the recent occupation, but they slowly begin to attempt to rebuild their lives. Still, there are questions that remain unanswered. Some look askance at their former neighbours whose actions prompted the Crows to make so many [[statement of principle\|statements]] urging them to come home. The Winterfolk are not as a rule given to vicious gossip, but some still speculate how many of these returning fighters might have [[Wintermark_religious_beliefs#The_Frayed\|Frayed]] their skeins.

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	Regardless they have made it clear that they will bring their "lekythos" as they call it to Anvil in at '''19:00 on Friday''', heading to the Navarr woods entrance. They wish to show it to the [[vate\|vates]], but also to the other citizens who helped them last summit - '''Madra Brittlebone''', '''Drefa Brackensong''', '''Eleri Bronwen's Rest''' and of course '''Fintan Nighthaven'''. They are apparently looking forward to discussing the past, and possibly also the future.		Regardless they have made it clear that they will bring their "lekythos" as they call it to Anvil in at '''19:00 on Friday''', heading to the Navarr woods entrance. They wish to show it to the [[vate\|vates]], but also to the other citizens who helped them last summit - '''Madra Brittlebone''', '''Drefa Brackensong''', '''Eleri Bronwen's Rest''' and of course '''Fintan Nighthaven'''. They are apparently looking forward to discussing the past, and possibly also the future.

	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right; margin-left: 10px;">{{SOP\|statement=We recognise the desperation faced by those Suaq living under Jotun occupation and commend their Courage and Vigilance in refusing to whispers that would lead to dark bargains. Following the ~~exemple~~ of Hraefnhall, the hearths of Wintermark remain lit for their return.\|by=Sindri of Hrafenhall\|vote=Upheld 130-0\|when=Spring Equinox 383YE}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right; margin-left: 10px;">{{SOP\|statement=We recognise the desperation faced by those Suaq living under Jotun occupation and commend their Courage and Vigilance in refusing to whispers that would lead to dark bargains. Following the example of Hraefnhall, the hearths of Wintermark remain lit for their return.\|by=Sindri of Hrafenhall\|vote=Upheld 130-0\|when=Spring Equinox 383YE}}</div>

	==Cold and Consequences==		==Cold and Consequences==

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	For the last six months or so Alexander of Axos, among other Axou merchants, has been coming to Anvil to sell strange Axou substances - narcotics and drugs with properties both recreational and (allegedly) medicinal. They've let slip that they will be visiting again during the Summer Solstice, although nobody seems clear on any details. They've attracted quite a bit of attention during their recent visits, often in conjunction with a merchant from Faraden with a similar line of business. This time, though, they appear to be by themselves, and are seeking private meetings with some of those they have spoken to before rather than setting out their stall (as it were) at the Forge to sell to all comers. Perhaps their reticence has to do with recent [[What%27s_good_for_me#Unhappy_Necromancers\|diplomatic considerations]] between the Empire and Axos.		For the last six months or so Alexander of Axos, among other Axou merchants, has been coming to Anvil to sell strange Axou substances - narcotics and drugs with properties both recreational and (allegedly) medicinal. They've let slip that they will be visiting again during the Summer Solstice, although nobody seems clear on any details. They've attracted quite a bit of attention during their recent visits, often in conjunction with a merchant from Faraden with a similar line of business. This time, though, they appear to be by themselves, and are seeking private meetings with some of those they have spoken to before rather than setting out their stall (as it were) at the Forge to sell to all comers. Perhaps their reticence has to do with recent [[What%27s_good_for_me#Unhappy_Necromancers\|diplomatic considerations]] between the Empire and Axos.

	Regardless of what Alexander is doing, however, the faintest whiff of a suggestion that they might be up to something ''underhand'' has given a little more credence to rumours that the drugs being sold by the Axou and their peers from other foreign nations are not as harmless as they might appear. ''Nain of Gamul's Gate'', a [[Surgical skills#Physick\|physick]] and herbalist who claims to make the best [[Apothecary_Potions#Feverfail_Elixir\|Feverfail Elixir]] in [[Bastion#The White City\|Bastion]] is one of the most vocal critics of this trade. Nain believes that unless properly scrutinised, use of these products should be considered dangerous and, potentially, unvirtuous: "''It is most unWise to assume that just because something makes you feel good it is not bad for you!''" Nain has only limited support at the moment, but that does not stop her calling on the healers of the Empire, the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]], and perhaps even the [[Conclave]] to investigate any mysterious new substances offered for sale in Anvil, and ascertain if they are safe to use. Nobody should need reminding of the ''bite'' fiasco!		Regardless of what Alexander is doing, however, the faintest whiff of a suggestion that they might be up to something ''underhand'' has given a little more credence to rumours that the drugs being sold by the Axou and their peers from other foreign nations are not as harmless as they might appear. ''Nain of Gamul's Gate'', a [[Surgical skills#Physick\|physick]] and herbalist who claims to make the best [[Apothecary_Potions#Feverfail_Elixir\|Feverfail Elixir]] in [[Bastion#The White City\|Bastion]] is one of the most vocal critics of this trade. Nain believes that unless properly scrutinised, use of these products should be considered dangerous and, potentially, unvirtuous: "''It is most unWise to assume that just because something makes you feel good it is not bad for you!''" Nain has only limited support at the moment, but that does not stop her calling on the healers of the Empire, the [[Synod]], and perhaps even the [[Conclave]] to investigate any mysterious new substances offered for sale in Anvil, and ascertain if they are safe to use. Nobody should need reminding of the ''bite'' fiasco!

	As a healer herself she is concerned about the ''Unwound Coil'', a drug from Axos with apparent medicinal use. Who has examined this substance? What precisely does it do? Nain is unable to attend Anvil herself at the moment - and indeed without evidence of grass roots support has little reason to. Yet she is not alone in the firm belief that it is dangerous for the Empire to simply assume that new substances, whether narcotic or medicinal in nature, are by default Virtuous and safe and should therefore be legal. The Conclave has recently shown itself willing to [[interdiction\|interdict]] a number of [[magic items]] that interact with the spirit of their wielders - Nain and those who agree with her ask that they consider doing the same to these novel narcotics.		As a healer herself she is concerned about the ''Unwound Coil'', a drug from Axos with apparent medicinal use. Who has examined this substance? What precisely does it do? Nain is unable to attend Anvil herself at the moment - and indeed without evidence of grass roots support has little reason to. Yet she is not alone in the firm belief that it is dangerous for the Empire to simply assume that new substances, whether narcotic or medicinal in nature, are by default Virtuous and safe and should therefore be legal. The Conclave has recently shown itself willing to [[interdiction\|interdict]] a number of [[magic items]] that interact with the spirit of their wielders - Nain and those who agree with her ask that they consider doing the same to these novel narcotics.

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	For the last six months or so Alexander of Axos, among other Axou merchants, has been coming to Anvil to sell strange Axou substances - narcotics and drugs with properties both recreational and (allegedly) medicinal. They've let slip that they will be visiting again during the Summer Solstice, although nobody seems clear on any details. They've attracted quite a bit of attention during their recent visits, often in conjunction with a merchant from Faraden with a similar line of business. This time, though, they appear to be by themselves, and are seeking private meetings with some of those they have spoken to before rather than setting out their stall (as it were) at the Forge to sell to all comers. Perhaps their reticence has to do with recent [[What%27s_good_for_me#Unhappy_Necromancers\|diplomatic considerations]] between the Empire and Axos.		For the last six months or so Alexander of Axos, among other Axou merchants, has been coming to Anvil to sell strange Axou substances - narcotics and drugs with properties both recreational and (allegedly) medicinal. They've let slip that they will be visiting again during the Summer Solstice, although nobody seems clear on any details. They've attracted quite a bit of attention during their recent visits, often in conjunction with a merchant from Faraden with a similar line of business. This time, though, they appear to be by themselves, and are seeking private meetings with some of those they have spoken to before rather than setting out their stall (as it were) at the Forge to sell to all comers. Perhaps their reticence has to do with recent [[What%27s_good_for_me#Unhappy_Necromancers\|diplomatic considerations]] between the Empire and Axos.

	Regardless of what Alexander is doing, however, the faintest whiff of a suggestion that they might be up to something ''underhand'' has given a little more credence to rumours that the drugs being sold by the Axou and their peers from other foreign nations are not as harmless as they might appear. ''Nain of Gamul's Gate'', a [[Surgical skills#Physick\|physick]] and herbalist who claims to make the best [[Apothecary_Potions#Feverfail_Elixir\|Feverfail Elixir]] in [[Bastion#The White City\|Bastion]] is one of the most vocal critics of this trade. Nain believes that unless properly scrutinised, use of these products should be considered dangerous and, potentially, unvirtuous: "''It is most unWise to assume that just because something makes you feel good it is not bad for you!''" Nain has only limited support at the moment, but that does not stop her calling on the healers of the Empire, the [[Imperial Synod]], and perhaps even the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] to investigate any mysterious new substances offered for sale in Anvil, and ascertain if they are safe to use. Nobody should need reminding of the ''bite'' fiasco!		Regardless of what Alexander is doing, however, the faintest whiff of a suggestion that they might be up to something ''underhand'' has given a little more credence to rumours that the drugs being sold by the Axou and their peers from other foreign nations are not as harmless as they might appear. ''Nain of Gamul's Gate'', a [[Surgical skills#Physick\|physick]] and herbalist who claims to make the best [[Apothecary_Potions#Feverfail_Elixir\|Feverfail Elixir]] in [[Bastion#The White City\|Bastion]] is one of the most vocal critics of this trade. Nain believes that unless properly scrutinised, use of these products should be considered dangerous and, potentially, unvirtuous: "''It is most unWise to assume that just because something makes you feel good it is not bad for you!''" Nain has only limited support at the moment, but that does not stop her calling on the healers of the Empire, the [[Imperial Synod]], and perhaps even the [[Conclave]] to investigate any mysterious new substances offered for sale in Anvil, and ascertain if they are safe to use. Nobody should need reminding of the ''bite'' fiasco!

	As a healer herself she is concerned about the ''Unwound Coil'', a drug from Axos with apparent medicinal use. Who has examined this substance? What precisely does it do? Nain is unable to attend Anvil herself at the moment - and indeed without evidence of grass roots support has little reason to. Yet she is not alone in the firm belief that it is dangerous for the Empire to simply assume that new substances, whether narcotic or medicinal in nature, are by default Virtuous and safe and should therefore be legal. The Conclave has recently shown itself willing to [[interdiction\|interdict]] a number of [[magic items]] that interact with the spirit of their wielders - Nain and those who agree with her ask that they consider doing the same to these novel narcotics.		As a healer herself she is concerned about the ''Unwound Coil'', a drug from Axos with apparent medicinal use. Who has examined this substance? What precisely does it do? Nain is unable to attend Anvil herself at the moment - and indeed without evidence of grass roots support has little reason to. Yet she is not alone in the firm belief that it is dangerous for the Empire to simply assume that new substances, whether narcotic or medicinal in nature, are by default Virtuous and safe and should therefore be legal. The Conclave has recently shown itself willing to [[interdiction\|interdict]] a number of [[magic items]] that interact with the spirit of their wielders - Nain and those who agree with her ask that they consider doing the same to these novel narcotics.