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

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

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	Securing the aid of Fountainhome Spire requires the construction of a dedicated greenhouse as part of the Gardens of Pallas, built to their specifications. This adds an additional 10 wains of weirwood, 10 wains of mithril, and 40 crowns in labour to the cost of constructing the Gardens of Pallas. The presence of the Fountainhome magicians, however, allows them to spread their skills across Zenith. The restoration of the Golden Cascade ensures new settlers receive sufficient food, but the magician-gardeners of Fountainhome can provide their expertise to each new spire. With their magical air, the general standard of life across the territory will be improved, with good quality fruit, vegetables, herbs, and spices supplementing the more mundane provender grown in Proceris. They will also help to cultivate magical herbs on mana sites, meaning every mana site in Zenith will receive three random herbs each season.		Securing the aid of Fountainhome Spire requires the construction of a dedicated greenhouse as part of the Gardens of Pallas, built to their specifications. This adds an additional 10 wains of weirwood, 10 wains of mithril, and 40 crowns in labour to the cost of constructing the Gardens of Pallas. The presence of the Fountainhome magicians, however, allows them to spread their skills across Zenith. The restoration of the Golden Cascade ensures new settlers receive sufficient food, but the magician-gardeners of Fountainhome can provide their expertise to each new spire. With their magical air, the general standard of life across the territory will be improved, with good quality fruit, vegetables, herbs, and spices supplementing the more mundane provender grown in Proceris. They will also help to cultivate magical herbs on mana sites, meaning every mana site in Zenith will receive three random herbs each season.

	However there is one further proviso. The magicians of Fountainhome Spire have a great deal of affection for the eternal [[Ossegrahn]], and admit that some of their advanced techniques rely on aid from the heralds of ''Lord Rain''. If Ossegrahn is ever declared an [[alignment#enmity\|enemy of the Empire]] by the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]], they will no longer be prepared or able to support the Gardens of Pallas or the people of Zenith.		However there is one further proviso. The magicians of Fountainhome Spire have a great deal of affection for the eternal [[Ossegrahn]], and admit that some of their advanced techniques rely on aid from the heralds of ''Lord Rain''. If Ossegrahn is ever declared an [[alignment#enmity\|enemy of the Empire]] by the [[Conclave]], they will no longer be prepared or able to support the Gardens of Pallas or the people of Zenith.

	==Implementation==		==Implementation==

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

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

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	{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CVc0zHJJsE}}		{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CVc0zHJJsE}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	During the Spring Equinox, the [[Conscience of the Senate]], '''Aurelio Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato''' requested the [[Appraisal#The_Prognosticators_Office\|Prognosticator's Office]] be instructed to "''appraise the Gardens of Pallas in Zenith being restored to their former splendour or beyond.''" The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] [[385YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Appraise_Gardens_of_Pallas\|agreed]] to do so, but no specific prognosticator was selected. After due consideration the Imperial Auditor, Gerard La Salle selected [[Appraisal#Lutomysla Niegoslava\|Lutomysla Niegoslava]] to take charge of the project.		During the Spring Equinox, the [[Conscience of the Senate]], '''Aurelio Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato''' requested the [[Appraisal#The_Prognosticators_Office\|Prognosticator's Office]] be instructed to "''appraise the Gardens of Pallas in Zenith being restored to their former splendour or beyond.''" The [[Senate]] [[385YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Appraise_Gardens_of_Pallas\|agreed]] to do so, but no specific prognosticator was selected. After due consideration the Imperial Auditor, Gerard La Salle selected [[Appraisal#Lutomysla Niegoslava\|Lutomysla Niegoslava]] to take charge of the project.

	The [[Head_Gardener_of_Urizen#The_Gardens_of_Pallas\|Gardens of Pallas]] were [[Construct the Gardens of Pallas\|commissioned]] in the Autumn of 380YE by the [[civilian commissioner]] of [[Urizen]], '''Juliana of Phoenix Reach'''. Built in central [[Zenith#Iteri\|Iteri]] in [[Zenith]], they represented a [[sinecure]] overseen by a [[Head Gardener of Urizen]]. The gardens were carefully laid out so that the various beds formed the [[Pallas\|Rune of Wealth]] when viewed from above and the ''ushabti'' that tended the herb beds had the same rune inlaid onto their faceplates and chests. These ushabti were specially adapted to the task of looking after the gardens - each had a useful gardening tool in pace of one of its "hands", and cunningly made wicker baskets for collecting herbs mounted on their backs.		The [[Head_Gardener_of_Urizen#The_Gardens_of_Pallas\|Gardens of Pallas]] were [[Construct the Gardens of Pallas\|commissioned]] in the Autumn of 380YE by the [[civilian commissioner]] of [[Urizen]], '''Juliana of Phoenix Reach'''. Built in central [[Zenith#Iteri\|Iteri]] in [[Zenith]], they represented a [[sinecure]] overseen by a [[Head Gardener of Urizen]]. The gardens were carefully laid out so that the various beds formed the [[Pallas\|Rune of Wealth]] when viewed from above and the ''ushabti'' that tended the herb beds had the same rune inlaid onto their faceplates and chests. These ushabti were specially adapted to the task of looking after the gardens - each had a useful gardening tool in pace of one of its "hands", and cunningly made wicker baskets for collecting herbs mounted on their backs.

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	Rather than build the Gardens of Pallas in Iteri, they could be integrated with the remarkable irrigation networks of the Golden Cascade. Doing this would also allow them to take advantage of the Night magic that infuses the region, in a way the Druj would never have anticipated. By carefully modifying the design of the Gardens, and including nine mithril-infused monoliths in the shape of [[the Fountain]] [[Astronomancy#Constellations\|constellation]], this magic could be used to encourage the growth of the rare magical herb [[realmsroot]]. Doing so would require the gardens to be built in Proceris rather than Iteri, and slightly increase the costs involved. An additional 2 mithril and 4 crowns would be required to create the required monoliths. If this is done, in addition to the herbs the Gardens of Pallas would produce four realmsroot each season.		Rather than build the Gardens of Pallas in Iteri, they could be integrated with the remarkable irrigation networks of the Golden Cascade. Doing this would also allow them to take advantage of the Night magic that infuses the region, in a way the Druj would never have anticipated. By carefully modifying the design of the Gardens, and including nine mithril-infused monoliths in the shape of [[the Fountain]] [[Astronomancy#Constellations\|constellation]], this magic could be used to encourage the growth of the rare magical herb [[realmsroot]]. Doing so would require the gardens to be built in Proceris rather than Iteri, and slightly increase the costs involved. An additional 2 mithril and 4 crowns would be required to create the required monoliths. If this is done, in addition to the herbs the Gardens of Pallas would produce four realmsroot each season.

	While discussing the changes with members of the [[Golden Pyramid]] order, one of them mentions that some of the heralds of the [[eternal]] [[Sadogua]] are known to have some ability to cultivate realmsroot. Indeed, one of them apparently worked at the Spire of the Dark Moon, a garden spire that once stood in Zenith before being overwhelmed by the Druj. After ~~it's~~ destruction, the Brother of Wizards [[Empty handed#Leaves\|offered to send]] the herald who oversaw the garden - the Silent Gardener - to offer its expertise to Imperial magicians. According to the Golden Pyramid, the herald is currently employed by ''Lumi's Teahouse'' in [[Wintermark]].		While discussing the changes with members of the [[Golden Pyramid]] order, one of them mentions that some of the heralds of the [[eternal]] [[Sadogua]] are known to have some ability to cultivate realmsroot. Indeed, one of them apparently worked at the Spire of the Dark Moon, a garden spire that once stood in Zenith before being overwhelmed by the Druj. After its destruction, the Brother of Wizards [[Empty handed#Leaves\|offered to send]] the herald who oversaw the garden - the Silent Gardener - to offer its expertise to Imperial magicians. According to the Golden Pyramid, the herald is currently employed by ''Lumi's Teahouse'' in [[Wintermark]].

	Further enquiries lead to a meeting with a messenger of the ''Black Sloth'' who says their master is interested in helping the people of Urizen, finds the idea of subverting the night magic of the Druj amusing, but isn't prepared to move the Silent Gardener given its services were legitimately bought and paid for by ''Madyn Bitterbark''. Not without explicit permission from '''Lumi of Wintermark''' themselves, at any rate. Lumi could provide that permission using [[Missive for Sadogua]], or talk to the eternal during a face-to-face meeting, but unless such approval is given the Silent Gardener will stay where it is. In the event permission was secured, the Silent Gardener would move to Proceris, and quietly take up a position at the Gardens of Pallas. As long as Sadogua was not declared an [[Alignment#enmity\|enemy of the Empire]], the Gardens of Pallas would produce an additional 12 doses of realmsroot each season, on top of the four doses from the improvement. Obviously, this would remove the benefits from Lumi's garden.		Further enquiries lead to a meeting with a messenger of the ''Black Sloth'' who says their master is interested in helping the people of Urizen, finds the idea of subverting the night magic of the Druj amusing, but isn't prepared to move the Silent Gardener given its services were legitimately bought and paid for by ''Madyn Bitterbark''. Not without explicit permission from '''Lumi of Wintermark''' themselves, at any rate. Lumi could provide that permission using [[Missive for Sadogua]], or talk to the eternal during a face-to-face meeting, but unless such approval is given the Silent Gardener will stay where it is. In the event permission was secured, the Silent Gardener would move to Proceris, and quietly take up a position at the Gardens of Pallas. As long as Sadogua was not declared an [[Alignment#enmity\|enemy of the Empire]], the Gardens of Pallas would produce an additional 12 doses of realmsroot each season, on top of the four doses from the improvement. Obviously, this would remove the benefits from Lumi's garden.

Hailmur at 10:32, 6 April 2024

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Hailmur: Undo revision 105693 by Hailmur (talk)

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Undo revision 105693 by Hailmur (talk)

Hailmur at 19:38, 17 September 2023

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Responsible1: /* Overview */

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Overview

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	{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CVc0zHJJsE}}		{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CVc0zHJJsE}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	During the Spring Equinox, the [[Conscience of the Senate]], '''Aurelio Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato''' requested the [[Appraisal#The_Prognosticators_Office\|Prognosticator's Office]] be instructed to "''appraise the Gardens of Pallas in Zenith being restored to their former splendour or beyond.''" The [[Imperial Senate]] [[385YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Appraise_Gardens_of_Pallas\|agreed]] to do so, specific prognosticator was selected. After due consideration the Imperial Auditor, Gerard La Salle selected [[Appraisal#Lutomysla Niegoslava\|Lutomysla Niegoslava]] to take charge of the project.		During the Spring Equinox, the [[Conscience of the Senate]], '''Aurelio Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato''' requested the [[Appraisal#The_Prognosticators_Office\|Prognosticator's Office]] be instructed to "''appraise the Gardens of Pallas in Zenith being restored to their former splendour or beyond.''" The [[Imperial Senate]] [[385YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Appraise_Gardens_of_Pallas\|agreed]] to do so, but no specific prognosticator was selected. After due consideration the Imperial Auditor, Gerard La Salle selected [[Appraisal#Lutomysla Niegoslava\|Lutomysla Niegoslava]] to take charge of the project.

	The [[Head_Gardener_of_Urizen#The_Gardens_of_Pallas\|Gardens of Pallas]] were [[Construct the Gardens of Pallas\|commissioned]] in the Autumn of 380YE by the [[civilian commissioner]] of [[Urizen]], '''Juliana of Phoenix Reach'''. Built in central [[Zenith#Iteri\|Iteri]] in [[Zenith]], they represented a [[sinecure]] overseen by a [[Head Gardener of Urizen]]. The gardens were carefully laid out so that the various beds formed the [[Pallas\|Rune of Wealth]] when viewed from above and the ''ushabti'' that tended the herb beds had the same rune inlaid onto their faceplates and chests. These ushabti were specially adapted to the task of looking after the gardens - each had a useful gardening tool in pace of one of its "hands", and cunningly made wicker baskets for collecting herbs mounted on their backs.		The [[Head_Gardener_of_Urizen#The_Gardens_of_Pallas\|Gardens of Pallas]] were [[Construct the Gardens of Pallas\|commissioned]] in the Autumn of 380YE by the [[civilian commissioner]] of [[Urizen]], '''Juliana of Phoenix Reach'''. Built in central [[Zenith#Iteri\|Iteri]] in [[Zenith]], they represented a [[sinecure]] overseen by a [[Head Gardener of Urizen]]. The gardens were carefully laid out so that the various beds formed the [[Pallas\|Rune of Wealth]] when viewed from above and the ''ushabti'' that tended the herb beds had the same rune inlaid onto their faceplates and chests. These ushabti were specially adapted to the task of looking after the gardens - each had a useful gardening tool in pace of one of its "hands", and cunningly made wicker baskets for collecting herbs mounted on their backs.

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	Her guide raised an eyebrow, but didn't question her sudden enthusiasm for being anywhere other than the ruins of the Garden of Pallas, and gestured for her to proceed him back towards the wagon.</ic>		Her guide raised an eyebrow, but didn't question her sudden enthusiasm for being anywhere other than the ruins of the Garden of Pallas, and gestured for her to proceed him back towards the wagon.</ic>
	<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Orange Flower.png\|align=left\|caption=Where the [[Druj]] sow fear and ruin, flowers can still grow.\|width=400}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Orange Flower.png\|align=left\|caption=Where the [[Druj]] sow fear and ruin, flowers can still grow.\|width=400}}</div>
			{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CVc0zHJJsE}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	During the Spring Equinox, the [[Conscience of the Senate]], '''Aurelio Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato''' requested the [[Appraisal#The_Prognosticators_Office\|Prognosticator's Office]] be instructed to "''appraise the Gardens of Pallas in Zenith being restored to their former splendour or beyond.''" The [[Imperial Senate]] [[385YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Appraise_Gardens_of_Pallas\|agreed]] to do so, specific prognosticator was selected. After due consideration the Imperial Auditor, Gerard La Salle selected [[Appraisal#Lutomysla Niegoslava\|Lutomysla Niegoslava]] to take charge of the project.		During the Spring Equinox, the [[Conscience of the Senate]], '''Aurelio Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato''' requested the [[Appraisal#The_Prognosticators_Office\|Prognosticator's Office]] be instructed to "''appraise the Gardens of Pallas in Zenith being restored to their former splendour or beyond.''" The [[Imperial Senate]] [[385YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Appraise_Gardens_of_Pallas\|agreed]] to do so, specific prognosticator was selected. After due consideration the Imperial Auditor, Gerard La Salle selected [[Appraisal#Lutomysla Niegoslava\|Lutomysla Niegoslava]] to take charge of the project.

Hailmur: /* Fountain of Green */

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Fountain of Green

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	* '''Magician-healers from Fountainhome Spire offer to provide expertise to support the Gardens of Pallas'''		* '''Magician-healers from Fountainhome Spire offer to provide expertise to support the Gardens of Pallas'''
	* '''Their presence will share a bounty of herbs to mana sites across the territory'''		* '''Their presence will share a bounty of herbs to mana sites across the territory'''
	As well as the gardeners from Zenith, the Bleak Tower also attracted refugees from [[Spiral]], driven out by a combination of [[Grendel]] aggression and the echoes of madness that roll back and forth across the territory. These included the survivors of [[Some_heavenly_music#Beneath_a_Bleak_Spire\|Fountainhome Spire]], formerly custodians of a unique grimoire called the [[Some_heavenly_music#The_Well_of_Nine_Stars\|Well of Nine Stars]]. The rituals that book contained are now part of [[Urizen lore]], but Lutomysla Niegoslava believes the magicians themselves may have more to offer. Especially given that two of the rituals, [[Fountain's Bounty]] and [[Woven Strands of Life]], deal with kindling magical life in the natural auras of mana ~~the~~ create a [[mana site]]. After several days of discussion, ''Cassirra Greenwell'' -the leader of the remaining Fountainhome Spire magicians - grudgingly agrees that they could offer their expertise to support the Gardens of Pallas.		As well as the gardeners from Zenith, the Bleak Tower also attracted refugees from [[Spiral]], driven out by a combination of [[Grendel]] aggression and the echoes of madness that roll back and forth across the territory. These included the survivors of [[Some_heavenly_music#Beneath_a_Bleak_Spire\|Fountainhome Spire]], formerly custodians of a unique grimoire called the [[Some_heavenly_music#The_Well_of_Nine_Stars\|Well of Nine Stars]]. The rituals that book contained are now part of [[Urizen lore]], but Lutomysla Niegoslava believes the magicians themselves may have more to offer. Especially given that two of the rituals, [[Fountain's Bounty]] and [[Woven Strands of Life]], deal with kindling magical life in the natural auras of mana that create a [[mana site]]. After several days of discussion, ''Cassirra Greenwell'' -the leader of the remaining Fountainhome Spire magicians - grudgingly agrees that they could offer their expertise to support the Gardens of Pallas.

	Securing the aid of Fountainhome Spire requires the construction of a dedicated greenhouse as part of the Gardens of Pallas, built to their specifications. This adds an additional 10 wains of weirwood, 10 wains of mithril, and 40 crowns in labour to the cost of constructing the Gardens of Pallas. The presence of the Fountainhome magicians, however, allows them to spread their skills across Zenith. The restoration of the Golden Cascade ensures new settlers receive sufficient food, but the magician-gardeners of Fountainhome can provide their expertise to each new spire. With their magical air, the general standard of life across the territory will be improved, with good quality fruit, vegetables, herbs, and spices supplementing the more mundane provender grown in Proceris. They will also help to cultivate magical herbs on mana sites, meaning every mana site in Zenith will receive a share of a bounty of 40 random herbs each season.		Securing the aid of Fountainhome Spire requires the construction of a dedicated greenhouse as part of the Gardens of Pallas, built to their specifications. This adds an additional 10 wains of weirwood, 10 wains of mithril, and 40 crowns in labour to the cost of constructing the Gardens of Pallas. The presence of the Fountainhome magicians, however, allows them to spread their skills across Zenith. The restoration of the Golden Cascade ensures new settlers receive sufficient food, but the magician-gardeners of Fountainhome can provide their expertise to each new spire. With their magical air, the general standard of life across the territory will be improved, with good quality fruit, vegetables, herbs, and spices supplementing the more mundane provender grown in Proceris. They will also help to cultivate magical herbs on mana sites, meaning every mana site in Zenith will receive a share of a bounty of 40 random herbs each season.

Hailmur: /* Change of Scenery */

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Change of Scenery

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	<tr><td>'''Special:''' Requires the Gardens of Pallas to be built in Proceris</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Special:''' Requires the Gardens of Pallas to be built in Proceris</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' Additional 2 wains of mithril, 4 crowns</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' Additional 2 wains of mithril, 4 crowns</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Adds 4 drams ~~off~~ realmsroot each season to the Gardens of Pallas</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Adds 4 drams of realmsroot each season to the Gardens of Pallas</td></tr>
	</table></div>		</table></div>
	* '''Building the Gardens of Pallas in Proceris incurs additional expense but allows them to be integrated with the auras of night magic there'''		* '''Building the Gardens of Pallas in Proceris incurs additional expense but allows them to be integrated with the auras of night magic there'''
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	While discussing the changes with members of the [[Golden Pyramid]] order, one of them mentions that some of the heralds of the [[eternal]] [[Sadogua]] are known to have some ability to cultivate realmsroot. Indeed, one of them apparently worked at the Spire of the Dark Moon, a garden spire that once stood in Zenith before being overwhelmed by the Druj. After it's destruction, the Brother of Wizards [[Empty handed#Leaves\|offered to send]] the herald who oversaw the garden - the Silent Gardener - to offer its expertise to Imperial magicians. According to the Golden Pyramid, the herald is currently employed by ''Lumi's Teahouse'' in [[Wintermark]].		While discussing the changes with members of the [[Golden Pyramid]] order, one of them mentions that some of the heralds of the [[eternal]] [[Sadogua]] are known to have some ability to cultivate realmsroot. Indeed, one of them apparently worked at the Spire of the Dark Moon, a garden spire that once stood in Zenith before being overwhelmed by the Druj. After it's destruction, the Brother of Wizards [[Empty handed#Leaves\|offered to send]] the herald who oversaw the garden - the Silent Gardener - to offer its expertise to Imperial magicians. According to the Golden Pyramid, the herald is currently employed by ''Lumi's Teahouse'' in [[Wintermark]].

	Further enquiries lead to a meeting with a messenger of the ''Black Sloth'' who says their master is interested in helping the people of Urizen, finds the idea of subverting the night magic of the Druj amusing, but isn't prepared to move the Silent Gardener given its services were legitimately bought and paid for by ''Madyn Bitterbark''. Not without explicit permission from '''Lumi of Wintermark''' themselves, at any rate. Lumi could provide that permission using [[Missive for Sadogua]], or talk to the eternal during a face-to-face meeting, but unless such approval is given the Silent Gardener will stay where it is. In the event permission was secured, the Silent Gardener would move to Proceris, and quietly take up a position at the Gardens of Pallas. As long as Sadogua was not declared an [[Alignment#enmity\|enemy of the Empire]], the Gardens of Pallas would produce an additional 12 doses of realmsroot each season, on top of the. Obviously, this would remove the benefits from Lumi's garden.		Further enquiries lead to a meeting with a messenger of the ''Black Sloth'' who says their master is interested in helping the people of Urizen, finds the idea of subverting the night magic of the Druj amusing, but isn't prepared to move the Silent Gardener given its services were legitimately bought and paid for by ''Madyn Bitterbark''. Not without explicit permission from '''Lumi of Wintermark''' themselves, at any rate. Lumi could provide that permission using [[Missive for Sadogua]], or talk to the eternal during a face-to-face meeting, but unless such approval is given the Silent Gardener will stay where it is. In the event permission was secured, the Silent Gardener would move to Proceris, and quietly take up a position at the Gardens of Pallas. As long as Sadogua was not declared an [[Alignment#enmity\|enemy of the Empire]], the Gardens of Pallas would produce an additional 12 doses of realmsroot each season, on top of the four doses from the improvement. Obviously, this would remove the benefits from Lumi's garden.

	===From the Bleak Tower===		===From the Bleak Tower===

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	Rather than build the Gardens of Pallas in Iteri, they could be integrated with the remarkable irrigation networks of the Golden Cascade. Doing this would also allow them to take advantage of the Night magic that infuses the region, in a way the Druj would never have anticipated. By carefully modifying the design of the Gardens, and including nine mithril-infused monoliths in the shape of [[the Fountain]] [[Astronomancy#Constellations\|constellation]], this magic could be used to encourage the growth of the rare magical herb [[realmsroot]]. Doing so would require the gardens to be built in Proceris rather than Iteri, and slightly increase the costs involved. An additional 2 mithril and 4 crowns would be required to create the required monoliths. If this is done, in addition to the herbs the Gardens of Pallas would produce four realmsroot each season.		Rather than build the Gardens of Pallas in Iteri, they could be integrated with the remarkable irrigation networks of the Golden Cascade. Doing this would also allow them to take advantage of the Night magic that infuses the region, in a way the Druj would never have anticipated. By carefully modifying the design of the Gardens, and including nine mithril-infused monoliths in the shape of [[the Fountain]] [[Astronomancy#Constellations\|constellation]], this magic could be used to encourage the growth of the rare magical herb [[realmsroot]]. Doing so would require the gardens to be built in Proceris rather than Iteri, and slightly increase the costs involved. An additional 2 mithril and 4 crowns would be required to create the required monoliths. If this is done, in addition to the herbs the Gardens of Pallas would produce four realmsroot each season.

	While discussing the changes with members of the [[Golden Pyramid]] order, one of them mentions that some of the heralds of the [[eternal]] [[Sadogua]] are known to have some ability to cultivate realmsroot. Indeed, one of them apparently worked at the Spire of the Dark Moon, a garden spire that once stood in Zenith before being overwhelmed by the Druj. After ~~it's~~ destruction, the Brother of Wizards [[Empty handed#Leaves\|offered to send]] the herald who oversaw the garden - the Silent Gardener - to offer its expertise to Imperial magicians. According to the Golden Pyramid, the herald is currently employed by ''Lumi's Teahouse'' in [[Wintermark]].		While discussing the changes with members of the [[Golden Pyramid]] order, one of them mentions that some of the heralds of the [[eternal]] [[Sadogua]] are known to have some ability to cultivate realmsroot. Indeed, one of them apparently worked at the Spire of the Dark Moon, a garden spire that once stood in Zenith before being overwhelmed by the Druj. After its destruction, the Brother of Wizards [[Empty handed#Leaves\|offered to send]] the herald who oversaw the garden - the Silent Gardener - to offer its expertise to Imperial magicians. According to the Golden Pyramid, the herald is currently employed by ''Lumi's Teahouse'' in [[Wintermark]].

	Further enquiries lead to a meeting with a messenger of the ''Black Sloth'' who says their master is interested in helping the people of Urizen, finds the idea of subverting the night magic of the Druj amusing, but isn't prepared to move the Silent Gardener given its services were legitimately bought and paid for by ''Madyn Bitterbark''. Not without explicit permission from '''Lumi of Wintermark''' themselves, at any rate. Lumi could provide that permission using [[Missive for Sadogua]], or talk to the eternal during a face-to-face meeting, but unless such approval is given the Silent Gardener will stay where it is. In the event permission was secured, the Silent Gardener would move to Proceris, and quietly take up a position at the Gardens of Pallas. As long as Sadogua was not declared an [[Alignment#enmity\|enemy of the Empire]], the Gardens of Pallas would produce an additional 12 doses of realmsroot each season, on top of the four doses from the improvement. Obviously, this would remove the benefits from Lumi's garden.		Further enquiries lead to a meeting with a messenger of the ''Black Sloth'' who says their master is interested in helping the people of Urizen, finds the idea of subverting the night magic of the Druj amusing, but isn't prepared to move the Silent Gardener given its services were legitimately bought and paid for by ''Madyn Bitterbark''. Not without explicit permission from '''Lumi of Wintermark''' themselves, at any rate. Lumi could provide that permission using [[Missive for Sadogua]], or talk to the eternal during a face-to-face meeting, but unless such approval is given the Silent Gardener will stay where it is. In the event permission was secured, the Silent Gardener would move to Proceris, and quietly take up a position at the Gardens of Pallas. As long as Sadogua was not declared an [[Alignment#enmity\|enemy of the Empire]], the Gardens of Pallas would produce an additional 12 doses of realmsroot each season, on top of the four doses from the improvement. Obviously, this would remove the benefits from Lumi's garden.

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	<tr><td>'''Commission Type: '''Improvement</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Commission Type: '''Improvement</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Special:''' Requires a mandate enacted by the Urizen National Assembly</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Special:''' Requires a mandate enacted by the Urizen National Assembly</td></tr>
	~~<tr><td>'''Cost:''' Reduces the great work benefits of the Bleak Tower from 80 herbs to 50 herbs</td></tr>~~		<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Adds a level of investment to all herb gardens in Zenith, providing 3 random herbs to each herb garden</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Adds a ~~share~~ of 40 random herbs to ~~every~~ herb garden ~~in Zenith~~</td></tr>
	</table></div>		</table></div>
	* '''Some of the herbalists at the Bleak Tower might be persuaded to return to Zenith'''		* '''Some of the herbalists at the Bleak Tower might be persuaded to return to Zenith'''
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	Following her visit to the Crucible of Fate, Lutomysla Niegoslava makes a detour to [[Morrow#Ravion\|Ravion]] to speak with the magicians and botanists there. Most of the herbalists who supported the Gardens of Pallas have minimal interest in returning to Zenith. They have made new lives for themselves, and appear content to tend to the beautiful arboretum in Morrow, as far from the Mallum as it is possible to get and still remain in Urizen. ''Arbiter Cyrus of the Bleak Spire'' gently explains that for many of them, returning to the site of the formerly splendid gardens would be an emotionally devastating journey, and looking on the ruin of Zenith would bring only pain. A few, however, are inspired by the work done to reclaim and rebuild Zenith, and could be persuaded to return. if they do, however, it will take some time to replace their expertise at the Bleak Tower.		Following her visit to the Crucible of Fate, Lutomysla Niegoslava makes a detour to [[Morrow#Ravion\|Ravion]] to speak with the magicians and botanists there. Most of the herbalists who supported the Gardens of Pallas have minimal interest in returning to Zenith. They have made new lives for themselves, and appear content to tend to the beautiful arboretum in Morrow, as far from the Mallum as it is possible to get and still remain in Urizen. ''Arbiter Cyrus of the Bleak Spire'' gently explains that for many of them, returning to the site of the formerly splendid gardens would be an emotionally devastating journey, and looking on the ruin of Zenith would bring only pain. A few, however, are inspired by the work done to reclaim and rebuild Zenith, and could be persuaded to return. if they do, however, it will take some time to replace their expertise at the Bleak Tower.

	Lutomysla Niegoslava is unable to persuade the former gardeners to return, but believes that the Urizen National Assembly could persuade them to do so. A suitable [[mandate]] has been prepared to make the opinion of the Synod clear, and to ensure those concerned about a return to Zenith receive spiritual ~~succor~~.		Lutomysla Niegoslava is unable to persuade the former gardeners to return, but believes that the Urizen National Assembly could persuade them to do so. A suitable [[mandate]] has been prepared to make the opinion of the Synod clear, and to ensure those concerned about a return to Zenith receive spiritual succour.
	{{Mandate\|mandate=The virtuous do not fear to act, and face unwelcome truths boldly. We sent (named priest) with 10 liao to provide support to the botanists of the Bleak Tower and help them to face their fears.\|assembly=Urizen National Assembly}}		{{Mandate\|mandate=The virtuous do not fear to act, and face unwelcome truths boldly. We sent (named priest) with 10 liao to provide support to the botanists of the Bleak Tower and help them to face their fears.\|assembly=Urizen National Assembly}}
	If this mandate is enacted, it will help empower those botanists of the Bleak Tower afraid to return to Zenith to face their fear. Once the commission was complete, some of the horticulturalists living at the Bleak Tower would move to the Gardens of Pallas, and offer their expertise. As long as the Gardens remained intact, every [[herb garden]] in Zenith would receive ~~a share of 40~~ random herbs each season (as ~~with~~ a [[great work]]~~). Unfortunately, without their expertise, the benefits of the Bleak Tower would be reduced; the bounty of herbs provided to the herb gardens of Morrow would drop from 80 to 50~~.		If this mandate is enacted, it will help empower those botanists of the Bleak Tower afraid to return to Zenith to face their fear. Once the commission was complete, some of the horticulturalists living at the Bleak Tower would move to the Gardens of Pallas, and offer their expertise. As long as the Gardens remained intact, every [[herb garden]] in Zenith would receive three random herbs each season as a [[great work]].

	If the mandate were enacted, but the Gardens of Pallas were not commissioned, it would still offer spiritual support to the Zenith refugees living at the Bleak Tower, but would have no game effect.		If the mandate were enacted, but the Gardens of Pallas were not commissioned, it would still offer spiritual support to the Zenith refugees living at the Bleak Tower, but would have no game effect.
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	<tr><td>'''Commission Type: '''Improvement</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Commission Type: '''Improvement</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' Additional 10 mithril, 10 weirwood, 40 crowns</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' Additional 10 mithril, 10 weirwood, 40 crowns</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect:''' ~~Adds a share~~ of 40 random herbs to ~~every mana site in Zenith~~; slightly improves standard of life due to access to good quality food</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Invests in the mana sites of Zenith and provides three random herbs to each; slightly improves standard of life due to access to good quality food</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Special:''' Benefits are lost if Ossegrahn is subjected to enmity</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Special:''' Benefits are lost if Ossegrahn is subjected to enmity</td></tr>
	</table></div>		</table></div>
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	As well as the gardeners from Zenith, the Bleak Tower also attracted refugees from [[Spiral]], driven out by a combination of [[Grendel]] aggression and the echoes of madness that roll back and forth across the territory. These included the survivors of [[Some_heavenly_music#Beneath_a_Bleak_Spire\|Fountainhome Spire]], formerly custodians of a unique grimoire called the [[Some_heavenly_music#The_Well_of_Nine_Stars\|Well of Nine Stars]]. The rituals that book contained are now part of [[Urizen lore]], but Lutomysla Niegoslava believes the magicians themselves may have more to offer. Especially given that two of the rituals, [[Fountain's Bounty]] and [[Woven Strands of Life]], deal with kindling magical life in the natural auras of mana that create a [[mana site]]. After several days of discussion, ''Cassirra Greenwell'' -the leader of the remaining Fountainhome Spire magicians - grudgingly agrees that they could offer their expertise to support the Gardens of Pallas.		As well as the gardeners from Zenith, the Bleak Tower also attracted refugees from [[Spiral]], driven out by a combination of [[Grendel]] aggression and the echoes of madness that roll back and forth across the territory. These included the survivors of [[Some_heavenly_music#Beneath_a_Bleak_Spire\|Fountainhome Spire]], formerly custodians of a unique grimoire called the [[Some_heavenly_music#The_Well_of_Nine_Stars\|Well of Nine Stars]]. The rituals that book contained are now part of [[Urizen lore]], but Lutomysla Niegoslava believes the magicians themselves may have more to offer. Especially given that two of the rituals, [[Fountain's Bounty]] and [[Woven Strands of Life]], deal with kindling magical life in the natural auras of mana that create a [[mana site]]. After several days of discussion, ''Cassirra Greenwell'' -the leader of the remaining Fountainhome Spire magicians - grudgingly agrees that they could offer their expertise to support the Gardens of Pallas.

	Securing the aid of Fountainhome Spire requires the construction of a dedicated greenhouse as part of the Gardens of Pallas, built to their specifications. This adds an additional 10 wains of weirwood, 10 wains of mithril, and 40 crowns in labour to the cost of constructing the Gardens of Pallas. The presence of the Fountainhome magicians, however, allows them to spread their skills across Zenith. The restoration of the Golden Cascade ensures new settlers receive sufficient food, but the magician-gardeners of Fountainhome can provide their expertise to each new spire. With their magical air, the general standard of life across the territory will be improved, with good quality fruit, vegetables, herbs, and spices supplementing the more mundane provender grown in Proceris. They will also help to cultivate magical herbs on mana sites, meaning every mana site in Zenith will receive ~~a share of a bounty of 40~~ random herbs each season.		Securing the aid of Fountainhome Spire requires the construction of a dedicated greenhouse as part of the Gardens of Pallas, built to their specifications. This adds an additional 10 wains of weirwood, 10 wains of mithril, and 40 crowns in labour to the cost of constructing the Gardens of Pallas. The presence of the Fountainhome magicians, however, allows them to spread their skills across Zenith. The restoration of the Golden Cascade ensures new settlers receive sufficient food, but the magician-gardeners of Fountainhome can provide their expertise to each new spire. With their magical air, the general standard of life across the territory will be improved, with good quality fruit, vegetables, herbs, and spices supplementing the more mundane provender grown in Proceris. They will also help to cultivate magical herbs on mana sites, meaning every mana site in Zenith will receive three random herbs each season.

	However there is one further proviso. The magicians of Fountainhome Spire have a great deal of affection for the eternal [[Ossegrahn]], and admit that some of their advanced techniques rely on aid from the heralds of ''Lord Rain''. If Ossegrahn is ever declared an [[alignment#enmity\|enemy of the Empire]] by the [[Imperial Conclave]], they will no longer be prepared or able to support the Gardens of Pallas or the people of Zenith.		However there is one further proviso. The magicians of Fountainhome Spire have a great deal of affection for the eternal [[Ossegrahn]], and admit that some of their advanced techniques rely on aid from the heralds of ''Lord Rain''. If Ossegrahn is ever declared an [[alignment#enmity\|enemy of the Empire]] by the [[Imperial Conclave]], they will no longer be prepared or able to support the Gardens of Pallas or the people of Zenith.

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	<tr><td>'''Commission Type: '''[[Sinecure]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Commission Type: '''[[Sinecure]]</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Location:''' Iteri in Zenith</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Location:''' Iteri in Zenith</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 20 wains of weirwood, 60 crowns, three months</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 20 wains of weirwood, 40 crowns, three months</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Creates the position of ''Gardener of Pallas'' who oversees a sinecure</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Creates the position of ''Gardener of Pallas'' who oversees a sinecure</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Special:''' There is no time limit or required elements; it is not an opportunity</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Special:''' There is no time limit or required elements; it is not an opportunity</td></tr>
	</table></div>		</table></div>
	The Druj left nothing behind when they annihilated the Gardens of Pallas; they were thorough in their destruction. Unlike the [[Write_your_own_ending#The_Lost_Sinecures\|lost sinecures]] that provided crystal mana - the [[Write your own ending#Haunted Drift\|Starlight Drift]], the [[Write_your_own_ending#Infested Vault\|Storm Vault]], and the [[Write_your_own_ending#Ill-omened Tower\|Tower of the Fall]], there is nothing there to rebuild. Beautiful as they were, they were a relatively simple [[sinecure]] of the kind any [[Senator]] of [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave]] could [[commission]] whenever they wished. If one desired to simply replicate the Gardens of Pallas, all it would require would be 20 wains of [[weirwood]], 60 crowns in labour, and three months of construction time. The sinecure would create an [[Imperial title]] Lutomysla Niegoslava suggests "Gardener of Pallas". It would provide 7 drams of [[True Vervain]] and 5 drams each of [[Imperial Roseweald]], [[Cerulean Mazzarine]], [[Marrowort]], and [[Bladeroot]].		The Druj left nothing behind when they annihilated the Gardens of Pallas; they were thorough in their destruction. Unlike the [[Write_your_own_ending#The_Lost_Sinecures\|lost sinecures]] that provided crystal mana - the [[Write your own ending#Haunted Drift\|Starlight Drift]], the [[Write_your_own_ending#Infested Vault\|Storm Vault]], and the [[Write_your_own_ending#Ill-omened Tower\|Tower of the Fall]], there is nothing there to rebuild. Beautiful as they were, they were a relatively simple [[sinecure]] of the kind any [[Senator]] of [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave]] could [[commission]] whenever they wished. If one desired to simply replicate the Gardens of Pallas, all it would require would be 20 wains of [[weirwood]], 40 crowns in labour, and three months of construction time. The sinecure would create an [[Imperial title]] Lutomysla Niegoslava suggests "Gardener of Pallas". It would provide 7 drams of [[True Vervain]] and 5 drams each of [[Imperial Roseweald]], [[Cerulean Mazzarine]], [[Marrowort]], and [[Bladeroot]].

	On the other hand, the appraisal suggests that the gardens be restored to their former splendour "''or beyond''" and with most of a season left to explore Zenith in front of her, Lutomysla Niegoslava chooses to spend more time focusing on that than on simply restoring the destroyed gardens.		On the other hand, the appraisal suggests that the gardens be restored to their former splendour "''or beyond''" and with most of a season left to explore Zenith in front of her, Lutomysla Niegoslava chooses to spend more time focusing on that than on simply restoring the destroyed gardens.
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	<tr><td>'''Commission Type: '''Improvement; [[Ministry]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Commission Type: '''Improvement; [[Ministry]]</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Special:''' Improves the Gardens of Pallas</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Special:''' Improves the Gardens of Pallas</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' Additional 4 ~~thrones~~ on top of basic costs</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' Additional 4 Thrones on top of basic costs</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Allows ''Gardener of Pallas'' to acquire additional herbs</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Allows ''Gardener of Pallas'' to acquire additional herbs</td></tr>
	</table></div>		</table></div>
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	</table></div>		</table></div>
	* '''Marvellous ushabti could be used to work the Gardens of Pallas'''		* '''Marvellous ushabti could be used to work the Gardens of Pallas'''
	* '''Initial investment will increase the costs of the Gardens of Pallas by 4 ~~thrones~~'''		* '''Initial investment will increase the costs of the Gardens of Pallas by 4 Thrones'''
	One of the things that made the Gardens of Pallas special were the ''ushabti'' who worked there. Within the limits of the artisan's arts, they were built to exacting specifications and tailored to the task of overseeing the gardens. During her stay in Zenith, Lutomysla Niegoslava visited the [[Fate and function\|newly completed Crucible of Fate]] and spent some time talking to the artisans and architects, fascinated by the potential of the magic constructs built in the workshops there. She proposes that the new Gardens of Pallas build on the inspiration of the original, but take advantage of the advances in functionality being made at the Crucible. After further meetings with magicians from the [[Golden Pyramid]], she suggests a more ambitious creation.		One of the things that made the Gardens of Pallas special were the ''ushabti'' who worked there. Within the limits of the artisan's arts, they were built to exacting specifications and tailored to the task of overseeing the gardens. During her stay in Zenith, Lutomysla Niegoslava visited the [[Fate and function\|newly completed Crucible of Fate]] and spent some time talking to the artisans and architects, fascinated by the potential of the magic constructs built in the workshops there. She proposes that the new Gardens of Pallas build on the inspiration of the original, but take advantage of the advances in functionality being made at the Crucible. After further meetings with magicians from the [[Golden Pyramid]], she suggests a more ambitious creation.

	Commissioning a cadre of new ushabti, will require an additional investment of 4 ~~thrones~~. The ''Gardener of Pallas'' will gain the ability to acquire additional herbs by paying skilled magicians and artisans to work with the ushabti on a season by season basis (a [[ministry]]).		Commissioning a cadre of new ushabti, will require an additional investment of 4 Thrones. The ''Gardener of Pallas'' will gain the ability to acquire additional herbs by paying skilled magicians and artisans to work with the ushabti on a season by season basis (a [[ministry]]).

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	<tr><td>'''Commission Type: '''Improvement</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Commission Type: '''Improvement</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Special:''' Requires the Gardens of Pallas to be built in Proceris</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Special:''' Requires the Gardens of Pallas to be built in Proceris</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' Additional 2 wains of mithril, 6 crowns</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' Additional 2 wains of mithril, 4 crowns</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Adds 4 drams of realmsroot each season to the Gardens of Pallas</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Adds 4 drams of realmsroot each season to the Gardens of Pallas</td></tr>
	</table></div>		</table></div>
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	The original Gardens of Pallas were built in [[Zenith#Iteri\|Iteri]], in western Zenith. After her stay at the Crucible of Fate, Lutomysla Niegoslava visits the ruined marshes of [[Zenith#Proceris\|Proceris]], keen to explore the [[Region_qualities#Nightwoven\|magical changes]] the [[Druj]] worked there. Imperial heroes were able to prevent the Druj magicians from [[Carnival_of_rust#Ghostlight_.28Battle_Opportunity.29\|poisoning the marshes]], but the [[Night magic]] worked there still lingers. After examining the aura over the region carefully, and spending a little time observing the final weeks of work to [[Reconstruct Golden Cascade\|reconstruct the Golden Cascade]], the Varushkan prognosticator has another suggestion.		The original Gardens of Pallas were built in [[Zenith#Iteri\|Iteri]], in western Zenith. After her stay at the Crucible of Fate, Lutomysla Niegoslava visits the ruined marshes of [[Zenith#Proceris\|Proceris]], keen to explore the [[Region_qualities#Nightwoven\|magical changes]] the [[Druj]] worked there. Imperial heroes were able to prevent the Druj magicians from [[Carnival_of_rust#Ghostlight_.28Battle_Opportunity.29\|poisoning the marshes]], but the [[Night magic]] worked there still lingers. After examining the aura over the region carefully, and spending a little time observing the final weeks of work to [[Reconstruct Golden Cascade\|reconstruct the Golden Cascade]], the Varushkan prognosticator has another suggestion.

	Rather than build the Gardens of Pallas in Iteri, they could be integrated with the remarkable irrigation networks of the Golden Cascade. Doing this would also allow them to take advantage of the Night magic that infuses the region, in a way the Druj would never have anticipated. By carefully modifying the design of the Gardens, and including nine mithril-infused monoliths in the shape of [[the Fountain]] [[Astronomancy#Constellations\|constellation]], this magic could be used to encourage the growth of the rare magical herb [[realmsroot]]. Doing so would require the gardens to be built in Proceris rather than Iteri, and slightly increase the costs involved. An additional 2 mithril and 6 crowns would be required to create the required monoliths. If this is done, in addition to the herbs the Gardens of Pallas would produce four realmsroot each season.		Rather than build the Gardens of Pallas in Iteri, they could be integrated with the remarkable irrigation networks of the Golden Cascade. Doing this would also allow them to take advantage of the Night magic that infuses the region, in a way the Druj would never have anticipated. By carefully modifying the design of the Gardens, and including nine mithril-infused monoliths in the shape of [[the Fountain]] [[Astronomancy#Constellations\|constellation]], this magic could be used to encourage the growth of the rare magical herb [[realmsroot]]. Doing so would require the gardens to be built in Proceris rather than Iteri, and slightly increase the costs involved. An additional 2 mithril and 4 crowns would be required to create the required monoliths. If this is done, in addition to the herbs the Gardens of Pallas would produce four realmsroot each season.

	While discussing the changes with members of the [[Golden Pyramid]] order, one of them mentions that some of the heralds of the [[eternal]] [[Sadogua]] are known to have some ability to cultivate realmsroot. Indeed, one of them apparently worked at the Spire of the Dark Moon, a garden spire that once stood in Zenith before being overwhelmed by the Druj. After it's destruction, the Brother of Wizards [[Empty handed#Leaves\|offered to send]] the herald who oversaw the garden - the Silent Gardener - to offer its expertise to Imperial magicians. According to the Golden Pyramid, the herald is currently employed by ''Lumi's Teahouse'' in [[Wintermark]].		While discussing the changes with members of the [[Golden Pyramid]] order, one of them mentions that some of the heralds of the [[eternal]] [[Sadogua]] are known to have some ability to cultivate realmsroot. Indeed, one of them apparently worked at the Spire of the Dark Moon, a garden spire that once stood in Zenith before being overwhelmed by the Druj. After it's destruction, the Brother of Wizards [[Empty handed#Leaves\|offered to send]] the herald who oversaw the garden - the Silent Gardener - to offer its expertise to Imperial magicians. According to the Golden Pyramid, the herald is currently employed by ''Lumi's Teahouse'' in [[Wintermark]].
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	<tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''Fountainhome Support'''</td></tr>		<tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''Fountainhome Support'''</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Commission Type: '''Improvement</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Commission Type: '''Improvement</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' Additional 10 mithril, 10 weirwood, 60 crowns</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' Additional 10 mithril, 10 weirwood, 40 crowns</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Adds a share of 40 random herbs to every mana site in Zenith; slightly improves standard of life due to access to good quality food</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Adds a share of 40 random herbs to every mana site in Zenith; slightly improves standard of life due to access to good quality food</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Special:''' Benefits are lost if Ossegrahn is subjected to enmity</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Special:''' Benefits are lost if Ossegrahn is subjected to enmity</td></tr>
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	As well as the gardeners from Zenith, the Bleak Tower also attracted refugees from [[Spiral]], driven out by a combination of [[Grendel]] aggression and the echoes of madness that roll back and forth across the territory. These included the survivors of [[Some_heavenly_music#Beneath_a_Bleak_Spire\|Fountainhome Spire]], formerly custodians of a unique grimoire called the [[Some_heavenly_music#The_Well_of_Nine_Stars\|Well of Nine Stars]]. The rituals that book contained are now part of [[Urizen lore]], but Lutomysla Niegoslava believes the magicians themselves may have more to offer. Especially given that two of the rituals, [[Fountain's Bounty]] and [[Woven Strands of Life]], deal with kindling magical life in the natural auras of mana that create a [[mana site]]. After several days of discussion, ''Cassirra Greenwell'' -the leader of the remaining Fountainhome Spire magicians - grudgingly agrees that they could offer their expertise to support the Gardens of Pallas.		As well as the gardeners from Zenith, the Bleak Tower also attracted refugees from [[Spiral]], driven out by a combination of [[Grendel]] aggression and the echoes of madness that roll back and forth across the territory. These included the survivors of [[Some_heavenly_music#Beneath_a_Bleak_Spire\|Fountainhome Spire]], formerly custodians of a unique grimoire called the [[Some_heavenly_music#The_Well_of_Nine_Stars\|Well of Nine Stars]]. The rituals that book contained are now part of [[Urizen lore]], but Lutomysla Niegoslava believes the magicians themselves may have more to offer. Especially given that two of the rituals, [[Fountain's Bounty]] and [[Woven Strands of Life]], deal with kindling magical life in the natural auras of mana that create a [[mana site]]. After several days of discussion, ''Cassirra Greenwell'' -the leader of the remaining Fountainhome Spire magicians - grudgingly agrees that they could offer their expertise to support the Gardens of Pallas.

	Securing the aid of Fountainhome Spire requires the construction of a dedicated greenhouse as part of the Gardens of Pallas, built to their specifications. This adds an additional 10 wains of weirwood, 10 wains of mithril, and 60 crowns in labour to the cost of constructing the Gardens of Pallas. The presence of the Fountainhome magicians, however, allows them to spread their skills across Zenith. The restoration of the Golden Cascade ensures new settlers receive sufficient food, but the magician-gardeners of Fountainhome can provide their expertise to each new spire. With their magical air, the general standard of life across the territory will be improved, with good quality fruit, vegetables, herbs, and spices supplementing the more mundane provender grown in Proceris. They will also help to cultivate magical herbs on mana sites, meaning every mana site in Zenith will receive a share of a bounty of 40 random herbs each season.		Securing the aid of Fountainhome Spire requires the construction of a dedicated greenhouse as part of the Gardens of Pallas, built to their specifications. This adds an additional 10 wains of weirwood, 10 wains of mithril, and 40 crowns in labour to the cost of constructing the Gardens of Pallas. The presence of the Fountainhome magicians, however, allows them to spread their skills across Zenith. The restoration of the Golden Cascade ensures new settlers receive sufficient food, but the magician-gardeners of Fountainhome can provide their expertise to each new spire. With their magical air, the general standard of life across the territory will be improved, with good quality fruit, vegetables, herbs, and spices supplementing the more mundane provender grown in Proceris. They will also help to cultivate magical herbs on mana sites, meaning every mana site in Zenith will receive a share of a bounty of 40 random herbs each season.

	However there is one further proviso. The magicians of Fountainhome Spire have a great deal of affection for the eternal [[Ossegrahn]], and admit that some of their advanced techniques rely on aid from the heralds of ''Lord Rain''. If Ossegrahn is ever declared an [[alignment#enmity\|enemy of the Empire]] by the [[Imperial Conclave]], they will no longer be prepared or able to support the Gardens of Pallas or the people of Zenith.		However there is one further proviso. The magicians of Fountainhome Spire have a great deal of affection for the eternal [[Ossegrahn]], and admit that some of their advanced techniques rely on aid from the heralds of ''Lord Rain''. If Ossegrahn is ever declared an [[alignment#enmity\|enemy of the Empire]] by the [[Imperial Conclave]], they will no longer be prepared or able to support the Gardens of Pallas or the people of Zenith.

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	<tr><td>'''Commission Type: '''[[Sinecure]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Commission Type: '''[[Sinecure]]</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Location:''' Iteri in Zenith</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Location:''' Iteri in Zenith</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 20 wains of weirwood, 40 crowns, three months</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 20 wains of weirwood, 60 crowns, three months</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Creates the position of ''Gardener of Pallas'' who oversees a sinecure</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Creates the position of ''Gardener of Pallas'' who oversees a sinecure</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Special:''' There is no time limit or required elements; it is not an opportunity</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Special:''' There is no time limit or required elements; it is not an opportunity</td></tr>
	</table></div>		</table></div>
	The Druj left nothing behind when they annihilated the Gardens of Pallas; they were thorough in their destruction. Unlike the [[Write_your_own_ending#The_Lost_Sinecures\|lost sinecures]] that provided crystal mana - the [[Write your own ending#Haunted Drift\|Starlight Drift]], the [[Write_your_own_ending#Infested Vault\|Storm Vault]], and the [[Write_your_own_ending#Ill-omened Tower\|Tower of the Fall]], there is nothing there to rebuild. Beautiful as they were, they were a relatively simple [[sinecure]] of the kind any [[Senator]] of [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave]] could [[commission]] whenever they wished. If one desired to simply replicate the Gardens of Pallas, all it would require would be 20 wains of [[weirwood]], 40 crowns in labour, and three months of construction time. The sinecure would create an [[Imperial title]] Lutomysla Niegoslava suggests "Gardener of Pallas". It would provide 7 drams of [[True Vervain]] and 5 drams each of [[Imperial Roseweald]], [[Cerulean Mazzarine]], [[Marrowort]], and [[Bladeroot]].		The Druj left nothing behind when they annihilated the Gardens of Pallas; they were thorough in their destruction. Unlike the [[Write_your_own_ending#The_Lost_Sinecures\|lost sinecures]] that provided crystal mana - the [[Write your own ending#Haunted Drift\|Starlight Drift]], the [[Write_your_own_ending#Infested Vault\|Storm Vault]], and the [[Write_your_own_ending#Ill-omened Tower\|Tower of the Fall]], there is nothing there to rebuild. Beautiful as they were, they were a relatively simple [[sinecure]] of the kind any [[Senator]] of [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave]] could [[commission]] whenever they wished. If one desired to simply replicate the Gardens of Pallas, all it would require would be 20 wains of [[weirwood]], 60 crowns in labour, and three months of construction time. The sinecure would create an [[Imperial title]] Lutomysla Niegoslava suggests "Gardener of Pallas". It would provide 7 drams of [[True Vervain]] and 5 drams each of [[Imperial Roseweald]], [[Cerulean Mazzarine]], [[Marrowort]], and [[Bladeroot]].

	On the other hand, the appraisal suggests that the gardens be restored to their former splendour "''or beyond''" and with most of a season left to explore Zenith in front of her, Lutomysla Niegoslava chooses to spend more time focusing on that than on simply restoring the destroyed gardens.		On the other hand, the appraisal suggests that the gardens be restored to their former splendour "''or beyond''" and with most of a season left to explore Zenith in front of her, Lutomysla Niegoslava chooses to spend more time focusing on that than on simply restoring the destroyed gardens.
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	<tr><td>'''Commission Type: '''Improvement; [[Ministry]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Commission Type: '''Improvement; [[Ministry]]</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Special:''' Improves the Gardens of Pallas</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Special:''' Improves the Gardens of Pallas</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' Additional 4 ~~Thrones~~ on top of basic costs</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' Additional 4 thrones on top of basic costs</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Allows ''Gardener of Pallas'' to acquire additional herbs</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Allows ''Gardener of Pallas'' to acquire additional herbs</td></tr>
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	* '''Marvellous ushabti could be used to work the Gardens of Pallas'''		* '''Marvellous ushabti could be used to work the Gardens of Pallas'''
	* '''Initial investment will increase the costs of the Gardens of Pallas by 4 ~~Thrones~~'''		* '''Initial investment will increase the costs of the Gardens of Pallas by 4 thrones'''
	One of the things that made the Gardens of Pallas special were the ''ushabti'' who worked there. Within the limits of the artisan's arts, they were built to exacting specifications and tailored to the task of overseeing the gardens. During her stay in Zenith, Lutomysla Niegoslava visited the [[Fate and function\|newly completed Crucible of Fate]] and spent some time talking to the artisans and architects, fascinated by the potential of the magic constructs built in the workshops there. She proposes that the new Gardens of Pallas build on the inspiration of the original, but take advantage of the advances in functionality being made at the Crucible. After further meetings with magicians from the [[Golden Pyramid]], she suggests a more ambitious creation.		One of the things that made the Gardens of Pallas special were the ''ushabti'' who worked there. Within the limits of the artisan's arts, they were built to exacting specifications and tailored to the task of overseeing the gardens. During her stay in Zenith, Lutomysla Niegoslava visited the [[Fate and function\|newly completed Crucible of Fate]] and spent some time talking to the artisans and architects, fascinated by the potential of the magic constructs built in the workshops there. She proposes that the new Gardens of Pallas build on the inspiration of the original, but take advantage of the advances in functionality being made at the Crucible. After further meetings with magicians from the [[Golden Pyramid]], she suggests a more ambitious creation.

	Commissioning a cadre of new ushabti, will require an additional investment of 4 ~~Thrones~~. The ''Gardener of Pallas'' will gain the ability to acquire additional herbs by paying skilled magicians and artisans to work with the ushabti on a season by season basis (a [[ministry]]).		Commissioning a cadre of new ushabti, will require an additional investment of 4 thrones. The ''Gardener of Pallas'' will gain the ability to acquire additional herbs by paying skilled magicians and artisans to work with the ushabti on a season by season basis (a [[ministry]]).

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	<tr><td>'''Commission Type: '''Improvement</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Commission Type: '''Improvement</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Special:''' Requires the Gardens of Pallas to be built in Proceris</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Special:''' Requires the Gardens of Pallas to be built in Proceris</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' Additional 2 wains of mithril, 4 crowns</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' Additional 2 wains of mithril, 6 crowns</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Adds 4 drams of realmsroot each season to the Gardens of Pallas</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Adds 4 drams of realmsroot each season to the Gardens of Pallas</td></tr>
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	The original Gardens of Pallas were built in [[Zenith#Iteri\|Iteri]], in western Zenith. After her stay at the Crucible of Fate, Lutomysla Niegoslava visits the ruined marshes of [[Zenith#Proceris\|Proceris]], keen to explore the [[Region_qualities#Nightwoven\|magical changes]] the [[Druj]] worked there. Imperial heroes were able to prevent the Druj magicians from [[Carnival_of_rust#Ghostlight_.28Battle_Opportunity.29\|poisoning the marshes]], but the [[Night magic]] worked there still lingers. After examining the aura over the region carefully, and spending a little time observing the final weeks of work to [[Reconstruct Golden Cascade\|reconstruct the Golden Cascade]], the Varushkan prognosticator has another suggestion.		The original Gardens of Pallas were built in [[Zenith#Iteri\|Iteri]], in western Zenith. After her stay at the Crucible of Fate, Lutomysla Niegoslava visits the ruined marshes of [[Zenith#Proceris\|Proceris]], keen to explore the [[Region_qualities#Nightwoven\|magical changes]] the [[Druj]] worked there. Imperial heroes were able to prevent the Druj magicians from [[Carnival_of_rust#Ghostlight_.28Battle_Opportunity.29\|poisoning the marshes]], but the [[Night magic]] worked there still lingers. After examining the aura over the region carefully, and spending a little time observing the final weeks of work to [[Reconstruct Golden Cascade\|reconstruct the Golden Cascade]], the Varushkan prognosticator has another suggestion.

	Rather than build the Gardens of Pallas in Iteri, they could be integrated with the remarkable irrigation networks of the Golden Cascade. Doing this would also allow them to take advantage of the Night magic that infuses the region, in a way the Druj would never have anticipated. By carefully modifying the design of the Gardens, and including nine mithril-infused monoliths in the shape of [[the Fountain]] [[Astronomancy#Constellations\|constellation]], this magic could be used to encourage the growth of the rare magical herb [[realmsroot]]. Doing so would require the gardens to be built in Proceris rather than Iteri, and slightly increase the costs involved. An additional 2 mithril and 4 crowns would be required to create the required monoliths. If this is done, in addition to the herbs the Gardens of Pallas would produce four realmsroot each season.		Rather than build the Gardens of Pallas in Iteri, they could be integrated with the remarkable irrigation networks of the Golden Cascade. Doing this would also allow them to take advantage of the Night magic that infuses the region, in a way the Druj would never have anticipated. By carefully modifying the design of the Gardens, and including nine mithril-infused monoliths in the shape of [[the Fountain]] [[Astronomancy#Constellations\|constellation]], this magic could be used to encourage the growth of the rare magical herb [[realmsroot]]. Doing so would require the gardens to be built in Proceris rather than Iteri, and slightly increase the costs involved. An additional 2 mithril and 6 crowns would be required to create the required monoliths. If this is done, in addition to the herbs the Gardens of Pallas would produce four realmsroot each season.

	While discussing the changes with members of the [[Golden Pyramid]] order, one of them mentions that some of the heralds of the [[eternal]] [[Sadogua]] are known to have some ability to cultivate realmsroot. Indeed, one of them apparently worked at the Spire of the Dark Moon, a garden spire that once stood in Zenith before being overwhelmed by the Druj. After it's destruction, the Brother of Wizards [[Empty handed#Leaves\|offered to send]] the herald who oversaw the garden - the Silent Gardener - to offer its expertise to Imperial magicians. According to the Golden Pyramid, the herald is currently employed by ''Lumi's Teahouse'' in [[Wintermark]].		While discussing the changes with members of the [[Golden Pyramid]] order, one of them mentions that some of the heralds of the [[eternal]] [[Sadogua]] are known to have some ability to cultivate realmsroot. Indeed, one of them apparently worked at the Spire of the Dark Moon, a garden spire that once stood in Zenith before being overwhelmed by the Druj. After it's destruction, the Brother of Wizards [[Empty handed#Leaves\|offered to send]] the herald who oversaw the garden - the Silent Gardener - to offer its expertise to Imperial magicians. According to the Golden Pyramid, the herald is currently employed by ''Lumi's Teahouse'' in [[Wintermark]].
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	<tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''Fountainhome Support'''</td></tr>		<tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''Fountainhome Support'''</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Commission Type: '''Improvement</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Commission Type: '''Improvement</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' Additional 10 mithril, 10 weirwood, 40 crowns</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' Additional 10 mithril, 10 weirwood, 60 crowns</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Adds a share of 40 random herbs to every mana site in Zenith; slightly improves standard of life due to access to good quality food</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Adds a share of 40 random herbs to every mana site in Zenith; slightly improves standard of life due to access to good quality food</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Special:''' Benefits are lost if Ossegrahn is subjected to enmity</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Special:''' Benefits are lost if Ossegrahn is subjected to enmity</td></tr>
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	As well as the gardeners from Zenith, the Bleak Tower also attracted refugees from [[Spiral]], driven out by a combination of [[Grendel]] aggression and the echoes of madness that roll back and forth across the territory. These included the survivors of [[Some_heavenly_music#Beneath_a_Bleak_Spire\|Fountainhome Spire]], formerly custodians of a unique grimoire called the [[Some_heavenly_music#The_Well_of_Nine_Stars\|Well of Nine Stars]]. The rituals that book contained are now part of [[Urizen lore]], but Lutomysla Niegoslava believes the magicians themselves may have more to offer. Especially given that two of the rituals, [[Fountain's Bounty]] and [[Woven Strands of Life]], deal with kindling magical life in the natural auras of mana that create a [[mana site]]. After several days of discussion, ''Cassirra Greenwell'' -the leader of the remaining Fountainhome Spire magicians - grudgingly agrees that they could offer their expertise to support the Gardens of Pallas.		As well as the gardeners from Zenith, the Bleak Tower also attracted refugees from [[Spiral]], driven out by a combination of [[Grendel]] aggression and the echoes of madness that roll back and forth across the territory. These included the survivors of [[Some_heavenly_music#Beneath_a_Bleak_Spire\|Fountainhome Spire]], formerly custodians of a unique grimoire called the [[Some_heavenly_music#The_Well_of_Nine_Stars\|Well of Nine Stars]]. The rituals that book contained are now part of [[Urizen lore]], but Lutomysla Niegoslava believes the magicians themselves may have more to offer. Especially given that two of the rituals, [[Fountain's Bounty]] and [[Woven Strands of Life]], deal with kindling magical life in the natural auras of mana that create a [[mana site]]. After several days of discussion, ''Cassirra Greenwell'' -the leader of the remaining Fountainhome Spire magicians - grudgingly agrees that they could offer their expertise to support the Gardens of Pallas.

	Securing the aid of Fountainhome Spire requires the construction of a dedicated greenhouse as part of the Gardens of Pallas, built to their specifications. This adds an additional 10 wains of weirwood, 10 wains of mithril, and 40 crowns in labour to the cost of constructing the Gardens of Pallas. The presence of the Fountainhome magicians, however, allows them to spread their skills across Zenith. The restoration of the Golden Cascade ensures new settlers receive sufficient food, but the magician-gardeners of Fountainhome can provide their expertise to each new spire. With their magical air, the general standard of life across the territory will be improved, with good quality fruit, vegetables, herbs, and spices supplementing the more mundane provender grown in Proceris. They will also help to cultivate magical herbs on mana sites, meaning every mana site in Zenith will receive a share of a bounty of 40 random herbs each season.		Securing the aid of Fountainhome Spire requires the construction of a dedicated greenhouse as part of the Gardens of Pallas, built to their specifications. This adds an additional 10 wains of weirwood, 10 wains of mithril, and 60 crowns in labour to the cost of constructing the Gardens of Pallas. The presence of the Fountainhome magicians, however, allows them to spread their skills across Zenith. The restoration of the Golden Cascade ensures new settlers receive sufficient food, but the magician-gardeners of Fountainhome can provide their expertise to each new spire. With their magical air, the general standard of life across the territory will be improved, with good quality fruit, vegetables, herbs, and spices supplementing the more mundane provender grown in Proceris. They will also help to cultivate magical herbs on mana sites, meaning every mana site in Zenith will receive a share of a bounty of 40 random herbs each season.

	However there is one further proviso. The magicians of Fountainhome Spire have a great deal of affection for the eternal [[Ossegrahn]], and admit that some of their advanced techniques rely on aid from the heralds of ''Lord Rain''. If Ossegrahn is ever declared an [[alignment#enmity\|enemy of the Empire]] by the [[Imperial Conclave]], they will no longer be prepared or able to support the Gardens of Pallas or the people of Zenith.		However there is one further proviso. The magicians of Fountainhome Spire have a great deal of affection for the eternal [[Ossegrahn]], and admit that some of their advanced techniques rely on aid from the heralds of ''Lord Rain''. If Ossegrahn is ever declared an [[alignment#enmity\|enemy of the Empire]] by the [[Imperial Conclave]], they will no longer be prepared or able to support the Gardens of Pallas or the people of Zenith.