Ruth's Tomb and Virtue - Revision history

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	However, [[Wisdom]] teaches us that we should find the right question. Having exhausted all that conventional archives and records had to teach us, we needed to find new places to focus our attention. As stated, an old judgement of the Loyalty Assembly had previously been discovered, with no record of whether or not it had been upheld. Unfortunately, it was one of a kind, with no other records present – and indeed, that very judgement miscategorised as if it had never truly been properly filed at all. A chance act of virtue gave us the insight we needed. While staying in the small [[Necropolis#Fishguard\|Fishguard]] [[chapter\|chapterhouse]] in which the record had been discovered, one of our researchers offered to help them fix their roof, destroyed in the recent storms, as a prosperous exchange for their hospitality and assistance. There, they made a remarkable discovery.		However, [[Wisdom]] teaches us that we should find the right question. Having exhausted all that conventional archives and records had to teach us, we needed to find new places to focus our attention. As stated, an old judgement of the Loyalty Assembly had previously been discovered, with no record of whether or not it had been upheld. Unfortunately, it was one of a kind, with no other records present – and indeed, that very judgement miscategorised as if it had never truly been properly filed at all. A chance act of virtue gave us the insight we needed. While staying in the small [[Necropolis#Fishguard\|Fishguard]] [[chapter\|chapterhouse]] in which the record had been discovered, one of our researchers offered to help them fix their roof, destroyed in the recent storms, as a prosperous exchange for their hospitality and assistance. There, they made a remarkable discovery.

	Lining the slate of that roof was a number of old paper sheets – not uncommon as a replacement for conventional forms of insulation, especially when short on resources. Much and more of these sheets of paper were too degraded to read, and contained no information of interest. Some, however, looked distinctly like [[~~Synod\|~~Synod]] [[judgement]] sheets; and on one of them, the words “[[Empress Teleri]]” could be made out, dating them to that two-decade period.		Lining the slate of that roof was a number of old paper sheets – not uncommon as a replacement for conventional forms of insulation, especially when short on resources. Much and more of these sheets of paper were too degraded to read, and contained no information of interest. Some, however, looked distinctly like [[Synod]] [[judgement]] sheets; and on one of them, the words “[[Empress Teleri]]” could be made out, dating them to that two-decade period.

	After some inquiries, it was discovered that the roof had been installed in 199YE, in the wake of the storm that also destroyed the [[Emperor Barabbas\|Barrabine Fleet]]. At that time, large amounts of scrap paper had been purchased by the [[Senate]] as part of the reconstruction efforts across the Bay spearheaded by the new [[the Throne\|Emperor]] in the wake of his predecessor’s death and the great storm. (While that Emperor – [[Emperor Nicovar\|Nicovar]] – would later die in infamy – it is less noted now that in his early days he lived in virtue).		After some inquiries, it was discovered that the roof had been installed in 199YE, in the wake of the storm that also destroyed the [[Emperor Barabbas\|Barrabine Fleet]]. At that time, large amounts of scrap paper had been purchased by the [[Senate]] as part of the reconstruction efforts across the Bay spearheaded by the new [[the Throne\|Emperor]] in the wake of his predecessor’s death and the great storm. (While that Emperor – [[Emperor Nicovar\|Nicovar]] – would later die in infamy – it is less noted now that in his early days he lived in virtue).

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	However, [[Wisdom]] teaches us that we should find the right question. Having exhausted all that conventional archives and records had to teach us, we needed to find new places to focus our attention. As stated, an old judgement of the Loyalty Assembly had previously been discovered, with no record of whether or not it had been upheld. Unfortunately, it was one of a kind, with no other records present – and indeed, that very judgement miscategorised as if it had never truly been properly filed at all. A chance act of virtue gave us the insight we needed. While staying in the small [[Necropolis#Fishguard\|Fishguard]] [[chapter\|chapterhouse]] in which the record had been discovered, one of our researchers offered to help them fix their roof, destroyed in the recent storms, as a prosperous exchange for their hospitality and assistance. There, they made a remarkable discovery.		However, [[Wisdom]] teaches us that we should find the right question. Having exhausted all that conventional archives and records had to teach us, we needed to find new places to focus our attention. As stated, an old judgement of the Loyalty Assembly had previously been discovered, with no record of whether or not it had been upheld. Unfortunately, it was one of a kind, with no other records present – and indeed, that very judgement miscategorised as if it had never truly been properly filed at all. A chance act of virtue gave us the insight we needed. While staying in the small [[Necropolis#Fishguard\|Fishguard]] [[chapter\|chapterhouse]] in which the record had been discovered, one of our researchers offered to help them fix their roof, destroyed in the recent storms, as a prosperous exchange for their hospitality and assistance. There, they made a remarkable discovery.

	Lining the slate of that roof was a number of old paper sheets – not uncommon as a replacement for conventional forms of insulation, especially when short on resources. Much and more of these sheets of paper were too degraded to read, and contained no information of interest. Some, however, looked distinctly like [[~~Imperial~~ Synod\|Synod]] [[judgement]] sheets; and on one of them, the words “[[Empress Teleri]]” could be made out, dating them to that two-decade period.		Lining the slate of that roof was a number of old paper sheets – not uncommon as a replacement for conventional forms of insulation, especially when short on resources. Much and more of these sheets of paper were too degraded to read, and contained no information of interest. Some, however, looked distinctly like [[Synod\|Synod]] [[judgement]] sheets; and on one of them, the words “[[Empress Teleri]]” could be made out, dating them to that two-decade period.

	After some inquiries, it was discovered that the roof had been installed in 199YE, in the wake of the storm that also destroyed the [[Emperor Barabbas\|Barrabine Fleet]]. At that time, large amounts of scrap paper had been purchased by the [[Senate]] as part of the reconstruction efforts across the Bay spearheaded by the new [[the Throne\|Emperor]] in the wake of his predecessor’s death and the great storm. (While that Emperor – [[Emperor Nicovar\|Nicovar]] – would later die in infamy – it is less noted now that in his early days he lived in virtue).		After some inquiries, it was discovered that the roof had been installed in 199YE, in the wake of the storm that also destroyed the [[Emperor Barabbas\|Barrabine Fleet]]. At that time, large amounts of scrap paper had been purchased by the [[Senate]] as part of the reconstruction efforts across the Bay spearheaded by the new [[the Throne\|Emperor]] in the wake of his predecessor’s death and the great storm. (While that Emperor – [[Emperor Nicovar\|Nicovar]] – would later die in infamy – it is less noted now that in his early days he lived in virtue).

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	Lining the slate of that roof was a number of old paper sheets – not uncommon as a replacement for conventional forms of insulation, especially when short on resources. Much and more of these sheets of paper were too degraded to read, and contained no information of interest. Some, however, looked distinctly like [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]] [[judgement]] sheets; and on one of them, the words “[[Empress Teleri]]” could be made out, dating them to that two-decade period.		Lining the slate of that roof was a number of old paper sheets – not uncommon as a replacement for conventional forms of insulation, especially when short on resources. Much and more of these sheets of paper were too degraded to read, and contained no information of interest. Some, however, looked distinctly like [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]] [[judgement]] sheets; and on one of them, the words “[[Empress Teleri]]” could be made out, dating them to that two-decade period.

	After some inquiries, it was discovered that the roof had been installed in 199YE, in the wake of the storm that also destroyed the [[Emperor Barabbas\|Barrabine Fleet]]. At that time, large amounts of scrap paper had been purchased by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] as part of the reconstruction efforts across the Bay spearheaded by the new [[the Throne\|Emperor]] in the wake of his predecessor’s death and the great storm. (While that Emperor – [[Emperor Nicovar\|Nicovar]] – would later die in infamy – it is less noted now that in his early days he lived in virtue).		After some inquiries, it was discovered that the roof had been installed in 199YE, in the wake of the storm that also destroyed the [[Emperor Barabbas\|Barrabine Fleet]]. At that time, large amounts of scrap paper had been purchased by the [[Senate]] as part of the reconstruction efforts across the Bay spearheaded by the new [[the Throne\|Emperor]] in the wake of his predecessor’s death and the great storm. (While that Emperor – [[Emperor Nicovar\|Nicovar]] – would later die in infamy – it is less noted now that in his early days he lived in virtue).

	These papers had been sourced from across the Empire as part of the reconstruction effort; importantly, they had not been burned when the libraries burned. This means that across the [[Bay of Catazar\|Bay of Catazar]], it is possible that the roofs of many buildings across the Bay could potentially contain documents unknown to scholars after the Imperial Madness. We leave future action pertaining to that fact in the hands of those to whom we lay this report: but we want to emphasise the intense difficulty and great fortune at our detailed findings here. This represents the very maximum of what could be possible.		These papers had been sourced from across the Empire as part of the reconstruction effort; importantly, they had not been burned when the libraries burned. This means that across the [[Bay of Catazar\|Bay of Catazar]], it is possible that the roofs of many buildings across the Bay could potentially contain documents unknown to scholars after the Imperial Madness. We leave future action pertaining to that fact in the hands of those to whom we lay this report: but we want to emphasise the intense difficulty and great fortune at our detailed findings here. This represents the very maximum of what could be possible.

Twiggy at 01:22, 7 August 2025

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	* After her death, the Virtuous Assembly of the Highborn recognised her as a [[Paragons and exemplars\|paragon]] of [[Loyalty]].		* After her death, the Virtuous Assembly of the Highborn recognised her as a [[Paragons and exemplars\|paragon]] of [[Loyalty]].
	* In 82YE, the Loyalty Assembly raised a judgement recognising Ruth as an exemplar of Loyalty, citing the following signs:		* In 82YE, the Loyalty Assembly raised a judgement recognising Ruth as an exemplar of Loyalty, citing the following signs:
	** Ruth worked to ~~minimize~~ the damage done by the Highborn civil war and the transition to a more virtuous nation, demonstrating her '''[[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Benevolence\|Benevolence]]'''.		** Ruth worked to minimise the damage done by the Highborn civil war and the transition to a more virtuous nation, demonstrating her '''[[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Benevolence\|Benevolence]]'''.
	** She '''[[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Inspiration\|Inspired]]''' people to embrace the Revelation, but she also inspired them to commit themselves heart-and-soul to their cause.		** She '''[[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Inspiration\|Inspired]]''' people to embrace the Revelation, but she also inspired them to commit themselves heart-and-soul to their cause.
	** Her actions both during and after the civil war brought '''[[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Salvation\|Salvation]]''' to many.		** Her actions both during and after the civil war brought '''[[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Salvation\|Salvation]]''' to many.

Twiggy at 17:41, 1 August 2025

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	In particular to the matter at hand, we were successful at finding, over the course of months of work searching old roofs in the area and painstaking reconstruction of extremely damaged papers, a number of judgement sheets and civil service documents regarding Ruth which shed a disturbing light on the events of 82 and 83YE.		In particular to the matter at hand, we were successful at finding, over the course of months of work searching old roofs in the area and painstaking reconstruction of extremely damaged papers, a number of judgement sheets and civil service documents regarding Ruth which shed a disturbing light on the events of 82 and 83YE.
	===Documents===		===Documents===
	Firstly, a second copy of the [[Recognition]] cited above and raised in the Loyalty assembly was found – this one written on and stamped with the civil service mark, and clearly ~~labeled~~ "''upheld with a greater majority 116-104''". Therefore, the first finding of the Heirs of Lepidus is that '''Ruth was recognised as an Exemplar of Loyalty by the Assembly of Loyalty in 82YE''', but it '''was a narrow victory'''. The author is given as “''Potiphrax of the Spire of Knowing''”. This was dated to Autumn 82YE. To understand the full context of this, we must look at earlier judgements, however. Thus we continue.		Firstly, a second copy of the [[Recognition]] cited above and raised in the Loyalty assembly was found – this one written on and stamped with the civil service mark, and clearly labelled "''upheld with a greater majority 116-104''". Therefore, the first finding of the Heirs of Lepidus is that '''Ruth was recognised as an Exemplar of Loyalty by the Assembly of Loyalty in 82YE''', but it '''was a narrow victory'''. The author is given as “''Potiphrax of the Spire of Knowing''”. This was dated to Autumn 82YE. To understand the full context of this, we must look at earlier judgements, however. Thus we continue.

	Secondly, a [[statement of principle]] in the Highborn assembly was found that reads: "''While only one virtue’s path can be used to escape the Labyrinth, many Paragons will be virtuous souls in general, and can serve as exemplars of any and all True Virtue. This assembly believes that Ruth, widely understood as a Paragon of Loyalty by the people of Highguard, was also an Exemplar of Courage''." This statement of principle was also stamped “rejected”, but its margin was “17-305”. It was raised by someone called "''Leah of the Seven Stars''”. This was dated to Spring 82YE.		Secondly, a [[statement of principle]] in the Highborn assembly was found that reads: "''While only one virtue’s path can be used to escape the Labyrinth, many Paragons will be virtuous souls in general, and can serve as exemplars of any and all True Virtue. This assembly believes that Ruth, widely understood as a Paragon of Loyalty by the people of Highguard, was also an Exemplar of Courage''." This statement of principle was also stamped “rejected”, but its margin was “17-305”. It was raised by someone called "''Leah of the Seven Stars''”. This was dated to Spring 82YE.

Twiggy at 11:40, 16 July 2025

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Twiggy at 01:14, 11 July 2025

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	These papers had been sourced from across the Empire as part of the reconstruction effort; importantly, they had not been burned when the libraries burned. This means that across the [[Bay of Catazar\|Bay of Catazar]], it is possible that the roofs of many buildings across the Bay could potentially contain documents unknown to scholars after the Imperial Madness. We leave future action pertaining to that fact in the hands of those to whom we lay this report: but we want to emphasise the intense difficulty and great fortune at our detailed findings here. This represents the very maximum of what could be possible.		These papers had been sourced from across the Empire as part of the reconstruction effort; importantly, they had not been burned when the libraries burned. This means that across the [[Bay of Catazar\|Bay of Catazar]], it is possible that the roofs of many buildings across the Bay could potentially contain documents unknown to scholars after the Imperial Madness. We leave future action pertaining to that fact in the hands of those to whom we lay this report: but we want to emphasise the intense difficulty and great fortune at our detailed findings here. This represents the very maximum of what could be possible.

	In particular to the matter at hand, we were successful at finding, over the course of months of work searching old roofs in the area and painstaking reconstruction of extremely damaged papers, a number of judgment sheets and civil service documents regarding Ruth which shed a disturbing light on the events of 82 and ~~83 YE~~.		In particular to the matter at hand, we were successful at finding, over the course of months of work searching old roofs in the area and painstaking reconstruction of extremely damaged papers, a number of judgment sheets and civil service documents regarding Ruth which shed a disturbing light on the events of 82 and 83YE.
	===Documents===		===Documents===
	Firstly, a second copy of the [[Recognition]] cited above and raised in the Loyalty assembly was found – this one written on and stamped with the civil service mark, and clearly labeled "''upheld with a greater majority 116-104''". Therefore, the first finding of the Heirs of Lepidus is that '''Ruth was recognised as an Exemplar of Loyalty by the Assembly of Loyalty in 82YE''', but it '''was a narrow victory'''. The author is given as “''Potiphrax of the Spire of Knowing''”. This was dated to Autumn 82YE. To understand the full context of this, we must look at earlier judgements, however. Thus we continue.		Firstly, a second copy of the [[Recognition]] cited above and raised in the Loyalty assembly was found – this one written on and stamped with the civil service mark, and clearly labeled "''upheld with a greater majority 116-104''". Therefore, the first finding of the Heirs of Lepidus is that '''Ruth was recognised as an Exemplar of Loyalty by the Assembly of Loyalty in 82YE''', but it '''was a narrow victory'''. The author is given as “''Potiphrax of the Spire of Knowing''”. This was dated to Autumn 82YE. To understand the full context of this, we must look at earlier judgements, however. Thus we continue.

Matt at 16:23, 2 July 2023

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	The Heirs of Lepidus could find no further judgements in our extensive searching in the roofs of Fishguard (and it should be noted that the above has been reconstructed from extremely carefully pieced together rotting paper). However, investigations in Sybela have revealed a small graveyard containing primarily one central tomb, built against a local tavern and surrounded on the other two sides by fortifications recently built in 377YE, on whose site were previously further abandoned hostelries. Above the door is carved a torch, seven stars, and a name that could be “Ruth”, though the stone is extensively weathered. Locals at “''The Patrician’s Throat''”, the aforementioned tavern, had no idea about the tomb – it is a local feature that has existed as long as all can remember, but one about which little is noted. The structure appears to have been completed but not consecrated. A body is interred within, but the roof has partially fallen in and so there is extensive damage to the internals, over which moss and dust has spread.		The Heirs of Lepidus could find no further judgements in our extensive searching in the roofs of Fishguard (and it should be noted that the above has been reconstructed from extremely carefully pieced together rotting paper). However, investigations in Sybela have revealed a small graveyard containing primarily one central tomb, built against a local tavern and surrounded on the other two sides by fortifications recently built in 377YE, on whose site were previously further abandoned hostelries. Above the door is carved a torch, seven stars, and a name that could be “Ruth”, though the stone is extensively weathered. Locals at “''The Patrician’s Throat''”, the aforementioned tavern, had no idea about the tomb – it is a local feature that has existed as long as all can remember, but one about which little is noted. The structure appears to have been completed but not consecrated. A body is interred within, but the roof has partially fallen in and so there is extensive damage to the internals, over which moss and dust has spread.

	Therefore, our final conclusion is that '''Ruth of the Seven Stars once possessed a planned [[inspirational tomb]] recognising her as an Exemplar of Courage, but no true liao was used to consecrate it and so construction was not concluded'''. From the other records, it appears Ruth’s advocate as an exemplar of Courage, Leah, was killed, and this appears to have stalled the primary political movement to recognise Ruth as an exemplar in the first place; as there was clearly extensive political opposition, over time those that recognised Ruth grew fewer, and eventually even this recognition was forgotten.		Therefore, our final conclusion is that '''Ruth of the Seven Stars once possessed a planned [[inspirational location\|inspirational tomb]] recognising her as an Exemplar of Courage, but no true liao was used to consecrate it and so construction was not concluded'''. From the other records, it appears Ruth’s advocate as an exemplar of Courage, Leah, was killed, and this appears to have stalled the primary political movement to recognise Ruth as an exemplar in the first place; as there was clearly extensive political opposition, over time those that recognised Ruth grew fewer, and eventually even this recognition was forgotten.

	We hope this resolves the matter to the satisfaction of those whom we serve in Virtue.		We hope this resolves the matter to the satisfaction of those whom we serve in Virtue.

Beeswax at 21:13, 28 April 2023

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	After some inquiries, it was discovered that the roof had been installed in 199YE, in the wake of the storm that also destroyed the [[Emperor Barabbas\|Barrabine Fleet]]. At that time, large amounts of scrap paper had been purchased by the [[Imperial Senate]] as part of the reconstruction efforts across the Bay spearheaded by the new [[the Throne\|Emperor]] in the wake of his predecessor’s death and the great storm. (While that Emperor – [[Emperor Nicovar\|Nicovar]] – would later die in infamy – it is less noted now that in his early days he lived in virtue).		After some inquiries, it was discovered that the roof had been installed in 199YE, in the wake of the storm that also destroyed the [[Emperor Barabbas\|Barrabine Fleet]]. At that time, large amounts of scrap paper had been purchased by the [[Imperial Senate]] as part of the reconstruction efforts across the Bay spearheaded by the new [[the Throne\|Emperor]] in the wake of his predecessor’s death and the great storm. (While that Emperor – [[Emperor Nicovar\|Nicovar]] – would later die in infamy – it is less noted now that in his early days he lived in virtue).

	These papers had been sourced from across the Empire as part of the reconstruction effort; importantly, they had not been burned when the libraries burned. This means that across the [[Bay of Catazar\|Bay of Catazar]], it is possible that the roofs of many buildings across the ~~Bar~~ could potentially contain documents unknown to scholars after the Imperial Madness. We leave future action pertaining to that fact in the hands of those to whom we lay this report: but we want to emphasise the intense difficulty and great fortune at our detailed findings here. This represents the very maximum of what could be possible.		These papers had been sourced from across the Empire as part of the reconstruction effort; importantly, they had not been burned when the libraries burned. This means that across the [[Bay of Catazar\|Bay of Catazar]], it is possible that the roofs of many buildings across the Bay could potentially contain documents unknown to scholars after the Imperial Madness. We leave future action pertaining to that fact in the hands of those to whom we lay this report: but we want to emphasise the intense difficulty and great fortune at our detailed findings here. This represents the very maximum of what could be possible.

	In particular to the matter at hand, we were successful at finding, over the course of months of work searching old roofs in the area and painstaking reconstruction of extremely damaged papers, a number of judgment sheets and civil service documents regarding Ruth which shed a disturbing light on the events of 82 and 83 YE.		In particular to the matter at hand, we were successful at finding, over the course of months of work searching old roofs in the area and painstaking reconstruction of extremely damaged papers, a number of judgment sheets and civil service documents regarding Ruth which shed a disturbing light on the events of 82 and 83 YE.

Rafferty at 15:07, 15 September 2022

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	==Tomb and Virtue==		==Tomb and Virtue==
	<div style="float:right; width: 350px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Sister Miriam.jpg\|caption=Sister Miriam, of the [[Lepidus#Heirs of Lepidus\|Heirs of Lepidus]], prepared the document researching the life and example of [[Ruth\|Ruth of the Seven Stars]].\|align=right\|width=350}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 350px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Sister Miriam.jpg\|caption=Sister Miriam, of the [[Lepidus#Heirs of Lepidus\|Heirs of Lepidus]], prepared the document researching the life and example of [[Ruth\|Ruth of the Seven Stars]].\|align=right\|width=350}}</div>
			<big>'''Being a report on certain roofing materials found to have been used in the region of Fishguard near the Necropolis, and the virtuous information therein found'''</big>
	===Introduction===		===Introduction===
	Much and more has been written on the life of Ruth of the Seven Stars; little and less is known about the example she set to others. Here are the facts as understood by Imperial historians, repeated here for the convenience of the reader:		Much and more has been written on the life of Ruth of the Seven Stars; little and less is known about the example she set to others. Here are the facts as understood by Imperial historians, repeated here for the convenience of the reader:

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	However, [[Wisdom]] teaches us that we should find the right question. Having exhausted all that conventional archives and records had to teach us, we needed to find new places to focus our attention. As stated, an old judgement of the Loyalty Assembly had previously been discovered, with no record of whether or not it had been upheld. Unfortunately, it was one of a kind, with no other records present – and indeed, that very judgement miscategorised as if it had never truly been properly filed at all. A chance act of virtue gave us the insight we needed. While staying in the small [[Necropolis#Fishguard\|Fishguard]] [[chapter\|chapterhouse]] in which the record had been discovered, one of our researchers offered to help them fix their roof, destroyed in the recent storms, as a prosperous exchange for their hospitality and assistance. There, they made a remarkable discovery.		However, [[Wisdom]] teaches us that we should find the right question. Having exhausted all that conventional archives and records had to teach us, we needed to find new places to focus our attention. As stated, an old judgement of the Loyalty Assembly had previously been discovered, with no record of whether or not it had been upheld. Unfortunately, it was one of a kind, with no other records present – and indeed, that very judgement miscategorised as if it had never truly been properly filed at all. A chance act of virtue gave us the insight we needed. While staying in the small [[Necropolis#Fishguard\|Fishguard]] [[chapter\|chapterhouse]] in which the record had been discovered, one of our researchers offered to help them fix their roof, destroyed in the recent storms, as a prosperous exchange for their hospitality and assistance. There, they made a remarkable discovery.

	Lining the slate of that roof was a number of old paper sheets – not uncommon as a replacement for conventional forms of insulation, especially when short on resources. Much and more of these sheets of paper were too degraded to read, and contained no information of interest. Some, however, looked distinctly like [[~~Imperial~~ Synod\|Synod]] [[judgement]] sheets; and on one of them, the words “[[Empress Teleri]]” could be made out, dating them to that two-decade period.		Lining the slate of that roof was a number of old paper sheets – not uncommon as a replacement for conventional forms of insulation, especially when short on resources. Much and more of these sheets of paper were too degraded to read, and contained no information of interest. Some, however, looked distinctly like [[Synod\|Synod]] [[judgement]] sheets; and on one of them, the words “[[Empress Teleri]]” could be made out, dating them to that two-decade period.

	After some inquiries, it was discovered that the roof had been installed in 199YE, in the wake of the storm that also destroyed the [[Emperor Barabbas\|Barrabine Fleet]]. At that time, large amounts of scrap paper had been purchased by the [[Senate]] as part of the reconstruction efforts across the Bay spearheaded by the new [[the Throne\|Emperor]] in the wake of his predecessor’s death and the great storm. (While that Emperor – [[Emperor Nicovar\|Nicovar]] – would later die in infamy – it is less noted now that in his early days he lived in virtue).		After some inquiries, it was discovered that the roof had been installed in 199YE, in the wake of the storm that also destroyed the [[Emperor Barabbas\|Barrabine Fleet]]. At that time, large amounts of scrap paper had been purchased by the [[Senate]] as part of the reconstruction efforts across the Bay spearheaded by the new [[the Throne\|Emperor]] in the wake of his predecessor’s death and the great storm. (While that Emperor – [[Emperor Nicovar\|Nicovar]] – would later die in infamy – it is less noted now that in his early days he lived in virtue).

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	Lining the slate of that roof was a number of old paper sheets – not uncommon as a replacement for conventional forms of insulation, especially when short on resources. Much and more of these sheets of paper were too degraded to read, and contained no information of interest. Some, however, looked distinctly like [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]] [[judgement]] sheets; and on one of them, the words “[[Empress Teleri]]” could be made out, dating them to that two-decade period.		Lining the slate of that roof was a number of old paper sheets – not uncommon as a replacement for conventional forms of insulation, especially when short on resources. Much and more of these sheets of paper were too degraded to read, and contained no information of interest. Some, however, looked distinctly like [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]] [[judgement]] sheets; and on one of them, the words “[[Empress Teleri]]” could be made out, dating them to that two-decade period.

	After some inquiries, it was discovered that the roof had been installed in 199YE, in the wake of the storm that also destroyed the [[Emperor Barabbas\|Barrabine Fleet]]. At that time, large amounts of scrap paper had been purchased by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] as part of the reconstruction efforts across the Bay spearheaded by the new [[the Throne\|Emperor]] in the wake of his predecessor’s death and the great storm. (While that Emperor – [[Emperor Nicovar\|Nicovar]] – would later die in infamy – it is less noted now that in his early days he lived in virtue).		After some inquiries, it was discovered that the roof had been installed in 199YE, in the wake of the storm that also destroyed the [[Emperor Barabbas\|Barrabine Fleet]]. At that time, large amounts of scrap paper had been purchased by the [[Senate]] as part of the reconstruction efforts across the Bay spearheaded by the new [[the Throne\|Emperor]] in the wake of his predecessor’s death and the great storm. (While that Emperor – [[Emperor Nicovar\|Nicovar]] – would later die in infamy – it is less noted now that in his early days he lived in virtue).

	These papers had been sourced from across the Empire as part of the reconstruction effort; importantly, they had not been burned when the libraries burned. This means that across the [[Bay of Catazar\|Bay of Catazar]], it is possible that the roofs of many buildings across the Bay could potentially contain documents unknown to scholars after the Imperial Madness. We leave future action pertaining to that fact in the hands of those to whom we lay this report: but we want to emphasise the intense difficulty and great fortune at our detailed findings here. This represents the very maximum of what could be possible.		These papers had been sourced from across the Empire as part of the reconstruction effort; importantly, they had not been burned when the libraries burned. This means that across the [[Bay of Catazar\|Bay of Catazar]], it is possible that the roofs of many buildings across the Bay could potentially contain documents unknown to scholars after the Imperial Madness. We leave future action pertaining to that fact in the hands of those to whom we lay this report: but we want to emphasise the intense difficulty and great fortune at our detailed findings here. This represents the very maximum of what could be possible.

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	* After her death, the Virtuous Assembly of the Highborn recognised her as a [[Paragons and exemplars\|paragon]] of [[Loyalty]].		* After her death, the Virtuous Assembly of the Highborn recognised her as a [[Paragons and exemplars\|paragon]] of [[Loyalty]].
	* In 82YE, the Loyalty Assembly raised a judgement recognising Ruth as an exemplar of Loyalty, citing the following signs:		* In 82YE, the Loyalty Assembly raised a judgement recognising Ruth as an exemplar of Loyalty, citing the following signs:
	** Ruth worked to ~~minimize~~ the damage done by the Highborn civil war and the transition to a more virtuous nation, demonstrating her '''[[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Benevolence\|Benevolence]]'''.		** Ruth worked to minimise the damage done by the Highborn civil war and the transition to a more virtuous nation, demonstrating her '''[[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Benevolence\|Benevolence]]'''.
	** She '''[[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Inspiration\|Inspired]]''' people to embrace the Revelation, but she also inspired them to commit themselves heart-and-soul to their cause.		** She '''[[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Inspiration\|Inspired]]''' people to embrace the Revelation, but she also inspired them to commit themselves heart-and-soul to their cause.
	** Her actions both during and after the civil war brought '''[[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Salvation\|Salvation]]''' to many.		** Her actions both during and after the civil war brought '''[[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Salvation\|Salvation]]''' to many.

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	* In life, Ruth was motivated primarily by her loyalty to the idea of the [[Highguard_history#The_Revelation_and_the_Civil_War\|Revelation]], to the dream of the virtuous life, and to the future of the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] people.		* In life, Ruth was motivated primarily by her loyalty to the idea of the [[Highguard_history#The_Revelation_and_the_Civil_War\|Revelation]], to the dream of the virtuous life, and to the future of the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] people.
	* After her death, the Virtuous Assembly of the Highborn recognised her as a [[Paragons and exemplars\|paragon]] of [[Loyalty]].		* After her death, the Virtuous Assembly of the Highborn recognised her as a [[Paragons and exemplars\|paragon]] of [[Loyalty]].
	* In 82YE, the Loyalty Assembly raised a ~~judgment~~ recognising Ruth as an exemplar of Loyalty, citing the following signs:		* In 82YE, the Loyalty Assembly raised a judgement recognising Ruth as an exemplar of Loyalty, citing the following signs:
	** Ruth worked to minimize the damage done by the Highborn civil war and the transition to a more virtuous nation, demonstrating her '''[[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Benevolence\|Benevolence]]'''.		** Ruth worked to minimize the damage done by the Highborn civil war and the transition to a more virtuous nation, demonstrating her '''[[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Benevolence\|Benevolence]]'''.
	** She '''[[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Inspiration\|Inspired]]''' people to embrace the Revelation, but she also inspired them to commit themselves heart-and-soul to their cause.		** She '''[[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Inspiration\|Inspired]]''' people to embrace the Revelation, but she also inspired them to commit themselves heart-and-soul to their cause.
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	===A Fortuitous Find===		===A Fortuitous Find===
	However, [[Wisdom]] teaches us that we should find the right question. Having exhausted all that conventional archives and records had to teach us, we needed to find new places to focus our attention. As stated, an old ~~judgment~~ of the Loyalty Assembly had previously been discovered, with no record of whether or not it had been upheld. Unfortunately, it was one of a kind, with no other records present – and indeed, that very ~~judgment~~ miscategorised as if it had never truly been properly filed at all. A chance act of virtue gave us the insight we needed. While staying in the small [[Necropolis#Fishguard\|Fishguard]] [[chapter\|chapterhouse]] in which the record had been discovered, one of our researchers offered to help them fix their roof, destroyed in the recent storms, as a prosperous exchange for their hospitality and assistance. There, they made a remarkable discovery.		However, [[Wisdom]] teaches us that we should find the right question. Having exhausted all that conventional archives and records had to teach us, we needed to find new places to focus our attention. As stated, an old judgement of the Loyalty Assembly had previously been discovered, with no record of whether or not it had been upheld. Unfortunately, it was one of a kind, with no other records present – and indeed, that very judgement miscategorised as if it had never truly been properly filed at all. A chance act of virtue gave us the insight we needed. While staying in the small [[Necropolis#Fishguard\|Fishguard]] [[chapter\|chapterhouse]] in which the record had been discovered, one of our researchers offered to help them fix their roof, destroyed in the recent storms, as a prosperous exchange for their hospitality and assistance. There, they made a remarkable discovery.

	Lining the slate of that roof was a number of old paper sheets – not uncommon as a replacement for conventional forms of insulation, especially when short on resources. Much and more of these sheets of paper were too degraded to read, and contained no information of interest. Some, however, looked distinctly like [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]] [[judgement]] sheets; and on one of them, the words “[[Empress Teleri]]” could be made out, dating them to that two-decade period.		Lining the slate of that roof was a number of old paper sheets – not uncommon as a replacement for conventional forms of insulation, especially when short on resources. Much and more of these sheets of paper were too degraded to read, and contained no information of interest. Some, however, looked distinctly like [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]] [[judgement]] sheets; and on one of them, the words “[[Empress Teleri]]” could be made out, dating them to that two-decade period.
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	These papers had been sourced from across the Empire as part of the reconstruction effort; importantly, they had not been burned when the libraries burned. This means that across the [[Bay of Catazar\|Bay of Catazar]], it is possible that the roofs of many buildings across the Bay could potentially contain documents unknown to scholars after the Imperial Madness. We leave future action pertaining to that fact in the hands of those to whom we lay this report: but we want to emphasise the intense difficulty and great fortune at our detailed findings here. This represents the very maximum of what could be possible.		These papers had been sourced from across the Empire as part of the reconstruction effort; importantly, they had not been burned when the libraries burned. This means that across the [[Bay of Catazar\|Bay of Catazar]], it is possible that the roofs of many buildings across the Bay could potentially contain documents unknown to scholars after the Imperial Madness. We leave future action pertaining to that fact in the hands of those to whom we lay this report: but we want to emphasise the intense difficulty and great fortune at our detailed findings here. This represents the very maximum of what could be possible.

	In particular to the matter at hand, we were successful at finding, over the course of months of work searching old roofs in the area and painstaking reconstruction of extremely damaged papers, a number of ~~judgment~~ sheets and civil service documents regarding Ruth which shed a disturbing light on the events of 82 and 83YE.		In particular to the matter at hand, we were successful at finding, over the course of months of work searching old roofs in the area and painstaking reconstruction of extremely damaged papers, a number of judgement sheets and civil service documents regarding Ruth which shed a disturbing light on the events of 82 and 83YE.
	===Documents===		===Documents===
	Firstly, a second copy of the [[Recognition]] cited above and raised in the Loyalty assembly was found – this one written on and stamped with the civil service mark, and clearly labeled "''upheld with a greater majority 116-104''". Therefore, the first finding of the Heirs of Lepidus is that '''Ruth was recognised as an Exemplar of Loyalty by the Assembly of Loyalty in 82YE''', but it '''was a narrow victory'''. The author is given as “''Potiphrax of the Spire of Knowing''”. This was dated to Autumn 82YE. To understand the full context of this, we must look at earlier judgements, however. Thus we continue.		Firstly, a second copy of the [[Recognition]] cited above and raised in the Loyalty assembly was found – this one written on and stamped with the civil service mark, and clearly labeled "''upheld with a greater majority 116-104''". Therefore, the first finding of the Heirs of Lepidus is that '''Ruth was recognised as an Exemplar of Loyalty by the Assembly of Loyalty in 82YE''', but it '''was a narrow victory'''. The author is given as “''Potiphrax of the Spire of Knowing''”. This was dated to Autumn 82YE. To understand the full context of this, we must look at earlier judgements, however. Thus we continue.