Seven lords of virtue - Revision history

Twiggy at 15:26, 19 March 2026

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	At the moment, the lack of anywhere to give sacrifices makes many Asaveans reticent to come to the Empire. They take proper sacrifices very seriously. Of special interest to Asavean sailors in general, are the gods Balo, the gentle god of the sea, who in the Asavean pantheon provides sailors with good winds, fair seas; and the Black Bull, a warrior-god who provides protection against piracy, bandits and violent sea creatures.		At the moment, the lack of anywhere to give sacrifices makes many Asaveans reticent to come to the Empire. They take proper sacrifices very seriously. Of special interest to Asavean sailors in general, are the gods Balo, the gentle god of the sea, who in the Asavean pantheon provides sailors with good winds, fair seas; and the Black Bull, a warrior-god who provides protection against piracy, bandits and violent sea creatures.

	The Asaveans assume that Imperial mariners, likewise, would appreciate the opportunity to offer sacrifices (?) and prayers (?) to the Seven Lords of Virtue (?) and so are more than happy to be magnanimous, offering an opportunity to build a temple of the Way in the city of Nemoria..		The Asaveans assume that Imperial mariners, likewise, would appreciate the opportunity to offer sacrifices (?) and prayers (?) to the Seven Lords of Virtue (?) and so are more than happy to be magnanimous, offering an opportunity to build a temple of the Way in the city of Nemoria...

	This represents a third attempt to gain the aid of the Empire - but their first formal request. In the past, they have tried going through the ambassador, and through the Synod, but finally - exasperated - they have approached the Imperial government directly.		This represents a third attempt to gain the aid of the Empire - but their first formal request. In the past, they have tried going through the ambassador, and through the Synod, but finally - exasperated - they have approached the Imperial government directly.

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	The effect of this improved trade would last as long as good relations between Asavea and the Empire were maintained. The same would apply to the [[Resource#Campaign_Resource\|campaign resources]] allowing the purchase Asavean goods.		The effect of this improved trade would last as long as good relations between Asavea and the Empire were maintained. The same would apply to the [[Resource#Campaign_Resource\|campaign resources]] allowing the purchase Asavean goods.

	Furthermore, a Temple of the Seven Virtues in Nemoria, might well provide further opportunities to spread the teachings of the Way to Asavea - although it is worth noting that there is actually ''no'' requirement for the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] to be involved in these commissions in any way.		Furthermore, a Temple of the Seven Virtues in Nemoria, might well provide further opportunities to spread the teachings of the Way to Asavea - although it is worth noting that there is actually ''no'' requirement for the [[Synod]] to be involved in these commissions in any way.

	===Arranging the Commissions===		===Arranging the Commissions===

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

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Lady Madrianna of the Blue Stones (who advises the Asavean government on international affairs) has placed a public petition before the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] on behalf of the Plenum. In conjunction with Hueva Joãon, Caesli Onorato, and Olybrius Pancratius - ranking priests of Asavea associated with Balo of the Foam, the Black Bull, and Baddu the Great Architect respectively - the Asavean government has requested that the Empire allow them permission to build a temple in the Empire. The temple would be dedicated to their patron-god of sailors, and to their beast-god of guardians and soldiers.		Lady Madrianna of the Blue Stones (who advises the Asavean government on international affairs) has placed a public petition before the [[Senate]] on behalf of the Plenum. In conjunction with Hueva Joãon, Caesli Onorato, and Olybrius Pancratius - ranking priests of Asavea associated with Balo of the Foam, the Black Bull, and Baddu the Great Architect respectively - the Asavean government has requested that the Empire allow them permission to build a temple in the Empire. The temple would be dedicated to their patron-god of sailors, and to their beast-god of guardians and soldiers.

	In Asavea, it appears, faith is closely tied to temples - places where priests can do their jobs in comfort, and where people can learn about the gods and make sacrifices.		In Asavea, it appears, faith is closely tied to temples - places where priests can do their jobs in comfort, and where people can learn about the gods and make sacrifices.

Twiggy at 18:50, 8 August 2025

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	Olybrius smiled indulgently. "For the fane of a heathen god, you mean? What would your dour priests say!"		Olybrius smiled indulgently. "For the fane of a heathen god, you mean? What would your dour priests say!"

	Tomas was used to being teased by now. It never ceased to amaze him how lightly even a powerful and influential priest like Olybrius seemed to take his professed faith. Since their first meeting in the hot steam room of one of the bath houses near the embassy, the rotund little priest had regaled his Imperial guest with tales of political ~~maneuvering~~ and scandal rather than with parables or homilies about Baddu, God of Architects.		Tomas was used to being teased by now. It never ceased to amaze him how lightly even a powerful and influential priest like Olybrius seemed to take his professed faith. Since their first meeting in the hot steam room of one of the bath houses near the embassy, the rotund little priest had regaled his Imperial guest with tales of political manoeuvring and scandal rather than with parables or homilies about Baddu, God of Architects.

	"I can appreciate the beauty, the art, without worrying about the state of my soul, you know. I'm surprised you haven't making more of an effort to convert me." said Tomas, only half joking.		"I can appreciate the beauty, the art, without worrying about the state of my soul, you know. I'm surprised you haven't making more of an effort to convert me." said Tomas, only half joking.

Twiggy at 01:46, 18 July 2025

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	Olybrius attempted to give his guest a frosty look as he pretended to be affronted.		Olybrius attempted to give his guest a frosty look as he pretended to be affronted.

	"I would not dream of such a thing! A woman or a man's faith is sacrosanct! Our temples exist to give aid and ~~succor~~ only to those who seek it out - we do not go looking for followers like a beggar seeking alms! The most sincere petitioner is the one who comes of their own accord. Or because they want something, as my father would often say. All we priests can do is demonstrate the many ways in which Baddu can help those who are truly deserving."		"I would not dream of such a thing! A woman or a man's faith is sacrosanct! Our temples exist to give aid and succour only to those who seek it out - we do not go looking for followers like a beggar seeking alms! The most sincere petitioner is the one who comes of their own accord. Or because they want something, as my father would often say. All we priests can do is demonstrate the many ways in which Baddu can help those who are truly deserving."

	"According to the texts I have read, your Lords of Virtue are very ethereal - they provide aid for your soul as it departs this life. For us the gods are beings of this world - so the rewards for devotion come in this life. This temple was built to the glory of Baddu - and to show those who are curious what rewards might befall those who pledge their life to Him. We priests are here to demonstrate the wonders of Baddu - not hawk his secrets on the street corner!"		"According to the texts I have read, your Lords of Virtue are very ethereal - they provide aid for your soul as it departs this life. For us the gods are beings of this world - so the rewards for devotion come in this life. This temple was built to the glory of Baddu - and to show those who are curious what rewards might befall those who pledge their life to Him. We priests are here to demonstrate the wonders of Baddu - not hawk his secrets on the street corner!"

Rafferty at 10:55, 28 June 2025

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	For obvious reasons, they would prefer to avoid building their temple in [[Necropolis]].</box>		For obvious reasons, they would prefer to avoid building their temple in [[Necropolis]].</box>
	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:380YE Spring]][[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:380YE Spring]][[Category:Recent History]]
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Dre at 21:25, 6 May 2025

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	"Thank you, thank you. It is exceptionally beautiful as you can see - but then it would never do for us to honour the God of Builders with anything less than the finest, most splendid building mortal hands might construct!"		"Thank you, thank you. It is exceptionally beautiful as you can see - but then it would never do for us to honour the God of Builders with anything less than the finest, most splendid building mortal hands might construct!"

	Tomas winced inwardly. Despite nearly two years in Nemoria, he still found talk of gods and their temples discordant. Olybrius gestured for the civil servant to accompany him, and ~~lead~~ the way through the stone statue garden that surrounded the temple. It was indeed impressive - great white columns soared at least forty feet, supporting a great fresco showing the Asavean god engaged in various activities, primarily to do with construction and building. The craftsmanship was exquisite, Tomas could tell. Every angle perfect, every straight line immaculate. From his reading, he knew that the proportions of every element of the temple were carefully calculated to some esoteric geometry handed down by the priests of the god - the false god, he reminded himself.		Tomas winced inwardly. Despite nearly two years in Nemoria, he still found talk of gods and their temples discordant. Olybrius gestured for the civil servant to accompany him, and led the way through the stone statue garden that surrounded the temple. It was indeed impressive - great white columns soared at least forty feet, supporting a great fresco showing the Asavean god engaged in various activities, primarily to do with construction and building. The craftsmanship was exquisite, Tomas could tell. Every angle perfect, every straight line immaculate. From his reading, he knew that the proportions of every element of the temple were carefully calculated to some esoteric geometry handed down by the priests of the god - the false god, he reminded himself.

	They skirted a deep rectangular pool that occupied much of the central courtyard, where delicately calculated gets of water launched themselves into the air in a mathematically significant fashion.		They skirted a deep rectangular pool that occupied much of the central courtyard, where delicately calculated gets of water launched themselves into the air in a mathematically significant fashion.

Apoth: /* Significance */

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Significance

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	==Significance==		==Significance==
	The Plenum is prepared to give permission for the Empire to construct a large shrine or small temple in Nemoria (the capital of Asavea). This is ~~dependant~~, however, on the Empire permitting the construction of a temple somewhere on the Bay of Catazar.		The Plenum is prepared to give permission for the Empire to construct a large shrine or small temple in Nemoria (the capital of Asavea). This is dependent, however, on the Empire permitting the construction of a temple somewhere on the Bay of Catazar.
	===Temple of Balo and the Black Bull===		===Temple of Balo and the Black Bull===
	In game terms, a temple dedicated to Asavean deities could be represented by a number of different [[commission\|commissions]] but in this case the Asaveans are talking about building a [[folly]] (albeit one that may function a little bit like a [[ministry]]). They are seeking permission to construct a temple in a region somewhere on the Bay of Catazar with the ''coastal'' quality (see [[#suitable locations\|below]]).		In game terms, a temple dedicated to Asavean deities could be represented by a number of different [[commission\|commissions]] but in this case the Asaveans are talking about building a [[folly]] (albeit one that may function a little bit like a [[ministry]]). They are seeking permission to construct a temple in a region somewhere on the Bay of Catazar with the ''coastal'' quality (see [[#suitable locations\|below]]).

Dre at 18:02, 29 December 2023

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	They skirted a deep rectangular pool that occupied much of the central courtyard, where delicately calculated gets of water launched themselves into the air in a mathematically significant fashion.		They skirted a deep rectangular pool that occupied much of the central courtyard, where delicately calculated gets of water launched themselves into the air in a mathematically significant fashion.

	The great stone doors that ~~lead~~ into the temple halls stood closed, which surprised the merrow civil servant a little. He expected Olybrius to lead him to a side entrance, but the priest quickened his pace slightly, and came to a halt at the bottom of the steps that swept up toward the portal. There was already a small crowd there. The priest placed one hand on Tomas' elbow to stop him, and the pair waited.		The great stone doors that led into the temple halls stood closed, which surprised the merrow civil servant a little. He expected Olybrius to lead him to a side entrance, but the priest quickened his pace slightly, and came to a halt at the bottom of the steps that swept up toward the portal. There was already a small crowd there. The priest placed one hand on Tomas' elbow to stop him, and the pair waited.

	"It is beautiful," whispered Tomas. "Imposing. Impressive."		"It is beautiful," whispered Tomas. "Imposing. Impressive."
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	"Would you believe me if I told you it was the power of the god of builders?"		"Would you believe me if I told you it was the power of the god of builders?"

	"I ... well ... " Tomas floundered slightly. He did not wish to risk his new found friendship, but he was uncomfortable lying about something so important. "No. No, I'm afraid I can't believe that." He said at last.		"I... well... " Tomas floundered slightly. He did not wish to risk his new found friendship, but he was uncomfortable lying about something so important. "No. No, I'm afraid I can't believe that." He said at last.

	Olybrius' expression became beatific. For the first time since they had met, there was no suggestion of slightly sardonic good humour, or world-weary cynicism, about the priest. His eyes shone with something else, something ''entirely'' different.		Olybrius' expression became beatific. For the first time since they had met, there was no suggestion of slightly sardonic good humour, or world-weary cynicism, about the priest. His eyes shone with something else, something ''entirely'' different.

	"Nevertheless ..." he said in a quiet voice, his expression serious for a change. "That is ''exactly'' what it was."		"Nevertheless..." he said in a quiet voice, his expression serious for a change. "That is ''exactly'' what it was."

	And then he turned and ~~lead~~ the way into the immense columned hall of the temple of Baddu.		And then he turned and led the way into the immense columned hall of the temple of Baddu.
	</ic>		</ic>

Hastur: /* Overview */

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Overview

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Lady Madrianna of the Blue Stones (who advises the Asavean government on international affairs) has placed a public petition before the [[Imperial Senate]] on behalf of the Plenum. In conjunction with Hueva Joãon, Caesli Onorato, and Olybrius Pancratius - ranking priests of Asavea associated with ~~Bahlo~~ of the Foam, the Black Bull, and Baddu the Great Architect respectively - the Asavean government has requested that the Empire allow them permission to build a temple in the Empire. The temple would be dedicated to their patron-god of sailors, and to their beast-god of guardians and soldiers.		Lady Madrianna of the Blue Stones (who advises the Asavean government on international affairs) has placed a public petition before the [[Imperial Senate]] on behalf of the Plenum. In conjunction with Hueva Joãon, Caesli Onorato, and Olybrius Pancratius - ranking priests of Asavea associated with Balo of the Foam, the Black Bull, and Baddu the Great Architect respectively - the Asavean government has requested that the Empire allow them permission to build a temple in the Empire. The temple would be dedicated to their patron-god of sailors, and to their beast-god of guardians and soldiers.

	In Asavea, it appears, faith is closely tied to temples - places where priests can do their jobs in comfort, and where people can learn about the gods and make sacrifices.		In Asavea, it appears, faith is closely tied to temples - places where priests can do their jobs in comfort, and where people can learn about the gods and make sacrifices.

	At the moment, the lack of anywhere to give sacrifices makes many Asaveans reticent to come to the Empire. They take proper sacrifices very seriously. Of special interest to Asavean sailors in general, are the gods ~~Bahlo~~, the gentle god of the sea, who in the Asavean pantheon provides sailors with good winds, fair seas; and the Black Bull, a warrior-god who provides protection against piracy, bandits and violent sea creatures.		At the moment, the lack of anywhere to give sacrifices makes many Asaveans reticent to come to the Empire. They take proper sacrifices very seriously. Of special interest to Asavean sailors in general, are the gods Balo, the gentle god of the sea, who in the Asavean pantheon provides sailors with good winds, fair seas; and the Black Bull, a warrior-god who provides protection against piracy, bandits and violent sea creatures.

	The Asaveans assume that Imperial mariners, likewise, would appreciate the opportunity to offer sacrifices (?) and prayers (?) to the Seven Lords of Virtue (?) and so are more than happy to be magnanimous, offering an opportunity to build a temple of the Way in the city of Nemoria..		The Asaveans assume that Imperial mariners, likewise, would appreciate the opportunity to offer sacrifices (?) and prayers (?) to the Seven Lords of Virtue (?) and so are more than happy to be magnanimous, offering an opportunity to build a temple of the Way in the city of Nemoria..