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Matt at 16:29, 2 July 2023

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	These smiths know how to make a number of unique [[magic items]] that are not familiar to the artisans of the Empire as a whole. They are prepared to share their knowledge with their fellow Winterfolk, but not the wider Empire. They take great [[Pride]] in their abilities, and many of them feel great [[Loyalty]] to Wintermark and their fellow runesmiths. Several of them have carefully guarded their particular lore for centuries - they will to share their knowledge but only to restore the prominence and importance of Wintermark as a nation of extraordinary artisans.		These smiths know how to make a number of unique [[magic items]] that are not familiar to the artisans of the Empire as a whole. They are prepared to share their knowledge with their fellow Winterfolk, but not the wider Empire. They take great [[Pride]] in their abilities, and many of them feel great [[Loyalty]] to Wintermark and their fellow runesmiths. Several of them have carefully guarded their particular lore for centuries - they will to share their knowledge but only to restore the prominence and importance of Wintermark as a nation of extraordinary artisans.

	Claiming a direct line of descent from the paragon Isenbrad, the smiths of Runegrott have long desired for the site to be consecrated as the [[inspirational ~~tomb~~]] of Isenbrad. No other community in the Empire has as strong a claim on this important figure. If the caves under Runegrott were [[consecration\|consecreated]] with [[Liao#True Liao\|true liao]], the people of Runegrott would make good on their offer to provide fifteen wains of [[weirwood]] toward the runeforge. More importantly, however, the presence of the master runesmiths liberated from the Thule would allow the creation of what they have tentatively called ''The Runesmith's Law''.		Claiming a direct line of descent from the paragon Isenbrad, the smiths of Runegrott have long desired for the site to be consecrated as the [[inspirational location\|memorial]] of Isenbrad. No other community in the Empire has as strong a claim on this important figure. If the caves under Runegrott were [[consecration\|consecreated]] with [[Liao#True Liao\|true liao]], the people of Runegrott would make good on their offer to provide fifteen wains of [[weirwood]] toward the runeforge. More importantly, however, the presence of the master runesmiths liberated from the Thule would allow the creation of what they have tentatively called ''The Runesmith's Law''.

	''The Runesmith's Law'' would represent a unique body of knowledge similar in some ways to that possessed by the [[Urizen_magical_traditions#Urizen_Lore\|Urizeni]]. This would consist initially of [[Magic_items#Schema\|schema]] shared by the lost smiths of Gildenheim. As long as Isenbrad's tomb remained consecrated with a true aura, however, the people of Wintermark could add further knowledge to ''The Runesmith's Law''. It would mean that any [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisan]] in Wintermark could opt to master those skills and create the items in question, but only as long as they remained a member of the nation. If they left for another nation, they would no longer be able to create the items since the skills would be useless to them without access to the understanding of the runes granted by access to Isenbrad's tomb. No [[eternal]] would be involved; this would be a body of lore created and curated by the runesmiths at Runegrott; it would be a consequence of the hallowed tomb and the legacy of Isenbrad.		''The Runesmith's Law'' would represent a unique body of knowledge similar in some ways to that possessed by the [[Urizen_magical_traditions#Urizen_Lore\|Urizeni]]. This would consist initially of [[Magic_items#Schema\|schema]] shared by the lost smiths of Gildenheim. As long as Isenbrad's tomb remained consecrated with a true aura, however, the people of Wintermark could add further knowledge to ''The Runesmith's Law''. It would mean that any [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisan]] in Wintermark could opt to master those skills and create the items in question, but only as long as they remained a member of the nation. If they left for another nation, they would no longer be able to create the items since the skills would be useless to them without access to the understanding of the runes granted by access to Isenbrad's tomb. No [[eternal]] would be involved; this would be a body of lore created and curated by the runesmiths at Runegrott; it would be a consequence of the hallowed tomb and the legacy of Isenbrad.

Matt at 16:26, 2 July 2023

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	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 30 white granite, 30 mithril, 60 weirwood, no labour costs, a year to complete</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 30 white granite, 30 mithril, 60 weirwood, no labour costs, a year to complete</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Creates a runeforge at Runegrott in Hahnmark, and creates a National Position for Wintermark</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Creates a runeforge at Runegrott in Hahnmark, and creates a National Position for Wintermark</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Opportunity:''' If a [[inspirational ~~tomb~~]] is consecrated for Isenbrad, the amount of weirwood is reduced to 45 and additional opportunities are unlocked</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Opportunity:''' If a [[inspirational location\|inspirational memorial]] is consecrated for Isenbrad, the amount of weirwood is reduced to 45 and additional opportunities are unlocked</td></tr>
	</table></div>		</table></div>

Dre at 19:37, 1 June 2023

2023-06-01T19:37:46Z

Matt: /* The Runesmiths Law */

2023-06-01T18:05:38Z

The Runesmiths Law

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	====Runesmith's Glare====		====Runesmith's Glare====
	* '''Description:''' Usually a kite shield, Runesmith's Glare is ~~usually~~ decorated with runes emblazoned or painted onto the rim.		* '''Description:''' Usually a kite shield, Runesmith's Glare is often decorated with a bird device, or even eyes painted on it, often with runes emblazoned or painted onto the rim.
	* '''Form:''' Talisman. Takes the form of a [[Weapons_%26_armour#Shields\|full-sized shield]]. You cannot make a magic buckler. You must be wielding this shield to use its magical properties.		* '''Form:''' Talisman. Takes the form of a [[Weapons_%26_armour#Shields\|full-sized shield]]. You cannot make a magic buckler. You must be wielding this shield to use its magical properties.
	* '''Requirement:''' You must have the [[Combat skills#Shield\|shield]] skill to bond to this item.		* '''Requirement:''' You must have the [[Combat skills#Shield\|shield]] skill to bond to this item.
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	Click ''Expand'' to see a summary of the items that the smiths of Gildenheim propose to use as the basis of ''The Runesmiths Law''.		Click ''Expand'' to see a summary of the items that the smiths of Gildenheim propose to use as the basis of ''The Runesmiths Law''.

	==The Ethengraw==		==The Ethengraw==
	A final opportunity relating to the runeforge, connected to the Ethengraw ''sept'' of orcs, can be found in the [[All_too_well#Shacklebreakers_Guests_.28Ethengraw.29\|All too well]] wind of fortune.		A final opportunity relating to the runeforge, connected to the Ethengraw ''sept'' of orcs, can be found in the [[All_too_well#Shacklebreakers_Guests_.28Ethengraw.29\|All too well]] wind of fortune.

Hailmur: /* Heirs to Isenbrad */

2023-04-27T15:33:04Z

Heirs to Isenbrad

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	* '''The artisans taken by the Thule during the fall of Skarsind have returned to Wintermark'''		* '''The artisans taken by the Thule during the fall of Skarsind have returned to Wintermark'''
	* '''The paragon Isenbrad does not have an inspirational tomb'''		* '''The paragon Isenbrad does not have an inspirational tomb'''
	* '''If Isenbrad's tomb is consecrated with True Liao, the returned artisans will help establish ''~~Runemasters~~ Law'' - a set of magic items only available to Wintermark artisans'''		* '''If Isenbrad's tomb is consecrated with True Liao, the returned artisans will help establish ''Runesmith's Law'' - a set of magic items only available to Wintermark artisans'''
	When the Thule Dragons outlawed slavery, a fourth challenge was overcome: the [[Conduit_to_destiny#The_Lost_Artisans\|return of the lost artisans]]. When the Thule armies attacked [[Skarsind]] in 373YE, and conquered [[Skarsind#Gildenheim\|Gildenheim]], they captured many of the skilled [[crafting skills#Artisan\|artisans]] and runesmiths who lived and worked there. Their raid against the [[Hercynia#Treji\|forges at Treji]] at [[Hercynia]] in particular saw several masters of runic lore fall into the hands of the orcs of [[Otkodov]]. These prisoners were taken north at the command of the Dragons, and forced to toil as slaves in the workshops of [[Otkodov#Nithoggir\|Nithoggir]]. Now their release has finally been secured and they have come home to Wintermark at last. With Gildenheim now in [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial orc]] lands, most have chosen to settle at Runegrott, creating a unique opportunity for Wintermark to benefit from their mastery of the crafters arts.		When the Thule Dragons outlawed slavery, a fourth challenge was overcome: the [[Conduit_to_destiny#The_Lost_Artisans\|return of the lost artisans]]. When the Thule armies attacked [[Skarsind]] in 373YE, and conquered [[Skarsind#Gildenheim\|Gildenheim]], they captured many of the skilled [[crafting skills#Artisan\|artisans]] and runesmiths who lived and worked there. Their raid against the [[Hercynia#Treji\|forges at Treji]] at [[Hercynia]] in particular saw several masters of runic lore fall into the hands of the orcs of [[Otkodov]]. These prisoners were taken north at the command of the Dragons, and forced to toil as slaves in the workshops of [[Otkodov#Nithoggir\|Nithoggir]]. Now their release has finally been secured and they have come home to Wintermark at last. With Gildenheim now in [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial orc]] lands, most have chosen to settle at Runegrott, creating a unique opportunity for Wintermark to benefit from their mastery of the crafters arts.

	These smiths know how to make a number of unique [[magic items]] that are not familiar to the artisans of the Empire as a whole. They are prepared to share their knowledge with their fellow Winterfolk, but not the wider Empire. They take great [[Pride]] in their abilities, and many of them feel great [[Loyalty]] to Wintermark and their fellow runesmiths. Several of them have carefully guarded their particular lore for centuries - they will to share their knowledge but only to restore the prominence and importance of Wintermark as a nation of extraordinary artisans.		These smiths know how to make a number of unique [[magic items]] that are not familiar to the artisans of the Empire as a whole. They are prepared to share their knowledge with their fellow Winterfolk, but not the wider Empire. They take great [[Pride]] in their abilities, and many of them feel great [[Loyalty]] to Wintermark and their fellow runesmiths. Several of them have carefully guarded their particular lore for centuries - they will to share their knowledge but only to restore the prominence and importance of Wintermark as a nation of extraordinary artisans.

	Claiming a direct line of descent from the paragon Isenbrad, the smiths of Runegrott have long desired for the site to be consecrated as the [[inspirational tomb]] of Isenbrad. No other community in the Empire has as strong a claim on this important figure. If the caves under Runegrott were [[consecration\|consecreated]] with [[Liao#True Liao\|true liao]], the people of Runegrott would make good on their offer to provide fifteen wains of [[weirwood]] toward the runeforge. More importantly, however, the presence of the master runesmiths liberated from the Thule would allow the creation of what they have tentatively called ''The ~~Runemasters~~ Law''.		Claiming a direct line of descent from the paragon Isenbrad, the smiths of Runegrott have long desired for the site to be consecrated as the [[inspirational tomb]] of Isenbrad. No other community in the Empire has as strong a claim on this important figure. If the caves under Runegrott were [[consecration\|consecreated]] with [[Liao#True Liao\|true liao]], the people of Runegrott would make good on their offer to provide fifteen wains of [[weirwood]] toward the runeforge. More importantly, however, the presence of the master runesmiths liberated from the Thule would allow the creation of what they have tentatively called ''The Runesmith's Law''.

	''The ~~Runemaster~~'s Law'' would represent a unique body of knowledge similar in some ways to that possessed by the [[Urizen_magical_traditions#Urizen_Lore\|Urizeni]]. This would consist initially of [[Magic_items#Schema\|schema]] shared by the lost smiths of Gildenheim. As long as Isenbrad's tomb remained consecrated with a true aura, however, the people of Wintermark could add further knowledge to ''The ~~Runemaster~~'s Law''. It would mean that any [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisan]] in Wintermark could opt to master those skills and create the items in question, but only as long as they remained a member of the nation. If they left for another nation, they would no longer be able to create the items since the skills would be useless to them without access to the understanding of the runes granted by access to Isenbrad's tomb. No [[eternal]] would be involved; this would be a body of lore created and curated by the runesmiths at Runegrott; it would be a consequence of the hallowed tomb and the legacy of Isenbrad.		''The Runesmith's Law'' would represent a unique body of knowledge similar in some ways to that possessed by the [[Urizen_magical_traditions#Urizen_Lore\|Urizeni]]. This would consist initially of [[Magic_items#Schema\|schema]] shared by the lost smiths of Gildenheim. As long as Isenbrad's tomb remained consecrated with a true aura, however, the people of Wintermark could add further knowledge to ''The Runesmith's Law''. It would mean that any [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisan]] in Wintermark could opt to master those skills and create the items in question, but only as long as they remained a member of the nation. If they left for another nation, they would no longer be able to create the items since the skills would be useless to them without access to the understanding of the runes granted by access to Isenbrad's tomb. No [[eternal]] would be involved; this would be a body of lore created and curated by the runesmiths at Runegrott; it would be a consequence of the hallowed tomb and the legacy of Isenbrad.

	The Wintermark National Assembly could chose to endorse the following [[mandate]]:		The Wintermark National Assembly could chose to endorse the following [[mandate]]:

	{{Mandate\|mandate=The knowledge of the runes is the legacy of Isenbrad, paragon of Wisdom, and inspires our people to this day. All knowledge is incomplete, but with ''the ~~Runemasters~~ Law'' we commit Wintermark once more to the mastery of the crafter's art. We send (named priest) with one dose of True Liao and 4 crowns to consecrate the caves beneath Runegrott as an inspirational tomb for the first runesmith.\|assembly=Wintermark National Assembly}}		{{Mandate\|mandate=The knowledge of the runes is the legacy of Isenbrad, paragon of Wisdom, and inspires our people to this day. All knowledge is incomplete, but with ''the Runesmith's Law'' we commit Wintermark once more to the mastery of the crafter's art. We send (named priest) with one dose of True Liao and 4 crowns to consecrate the caves beneath Runegrott as an inspirational tomb for the first runesmith.\|assembly=Wintermark National Assembly}}

	This mandate will remain available until the situation at Runegrott changes. If the caves are consecrated with true liao, then the runesmiths returned from Otkodov will work with those at Runegrott to establish ''The ~~Runemaster~~'s Law''. Initially this would consist of seven unique magic items whose secrets they share with their peers in Wintermark. Once the ~~Runemaster~~'s Law is established, it would be possible for Wintermark to expand the magic items available through it, provided they can gain access to appropriate schema.		This mandate will remain available until the situation at Runegrott changes. If the caves are consecrated with true liao, then the runesmiths returned from Otkodov will work with those at Runegrott to establish ''The Runesmith's Law''. Initially this would consist of seven unique magic items whose secrets they share with their peers in Wintermark. Once the Runesmith's Law is established, it would be possible for Wintermark to expand the magic items available through it, provided they can gain access to appropriate schema.

	This opportunity is not reliant on the runeforge being built, although obviously doing so will add additional ways to create new items for ''The ~~Runemaster~~'s Law''. The smiths returned from Otkodov are ''not'' prepared to share the secrets of their unique magic items with the rest of the Empire. In the event the Empire declined to support the consecration of Isenbrad's tomb, the artisans would keep their knowledge. It might be possible to persuade them to create these magic items under certain circumstances, but that would require additional [[opportunity\|opportunities]].		This opportunity is not reliant on the runeforge being built, although obviously doing so will add additional ways to create new items for ''The Runesmith's Law''. The smiths returned from Otkodov are ''not'' prepared to share the secrets of their unique magic items with the rest of the Empire. In the event the Empire declined to support the consecration of Isenbrad's tomb, the artisans would keep their knowledge. It might be possible to persuade them to create these magic items under certain circumstances, but that would require additional [[opportunity\|opportunities]].

	==The Runesmiths Law==		==The Runesmiths Law==

Novemberalice at 14:19, 12 April 2023

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	It is doubt alone, that gives life meaning.</ic>		It is doubt alone, that gives life meaning.</ic>
	<div style="float:left; width: 600px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Crimson Banner.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Some say that the art of crafting [[magic items\|magical items]] was invented in the north, long before [[Isenbrad]] found the [[runes]] or carved his laws on the walls of ice beneath [[Hahnmark#Runegrott\|Runegrott]].\|width=700}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 600px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Crimson Banner.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Some say that the art of crafting [[magic items\|magical items]] was invented in the north, long before [[Isenbrad]] found the [[runes]] or carved his laws on the walls of ice beneath [[Hahnmark#Runegrott\|Runegrott]].\|width=700}}</div>
			{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp-cX1K-HVA}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Some say that the art of crafting magical items was invented in the north, long before [[Isenbrad]] found the [[rune\|runes]]. [[Steinr]] legends say they brought the skills with them when they fell to earth. [[Suaq]] legends say they stole the knowledge by trickery from Hyrdin the Unthinkable, whoever that was. And [[Kallavesi]] legends say they found the arts in the place where they had been all along. The stories are undoubtedly apocryphal, but the [[runesmith]] has a revered place in [[Wintermark]] culture in part because the Steinr especially prize beautiful objects. Those who can make something truly extraordinary, be it jewellery, armour or weapons, a banner or a bracer, a girdle or a garment, quickly win the respect of their peers.		Some say that the art of crafting magical items was invented in the north, long before [[Isenbrad]] found the [[rune\|runes]]. [[Steinr]] legends say they brought the skills with them when they fell to earth. [[Suaq]] legends say they stole the knowledge by trickery from Hyrdin the Unthinkable, whoever that was. And [[Kallavesi]] legends say they found the arts in the place where they had been all along. The stories are undoubtedly apocryphal, but the [[runesmith]] has a revered place in [[Wintermark]] culture in part because the Steinr especially prize beautiful objects. Those who can make something truly extraordinary, be it jewellery, armour or weapons, a banner or a bracer, a girdle or a garment, quickly win the respect of their peers.

Rafferty: /* The Runesmiths Law */

2023-04-11T21:42:20Z

The Runesmiths Law

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	Click ''Expand'' to see a summary of the items that the smiths of Gildenheim propose to use as the basis of ''The Runesmiths Law''.		Click ''Expand'' to see a summary of the items that the smiths of Gildenheim propose to use as the basis of ''The Runesmiths Law''.
			==The Ethengraw==
			A final opportunity relating to the runeforge, connected to the Ethengraw ''sept'' of orcs, can be found in the [[All_too_well#Shacklebreakers_Guests_.28Ethengraw.29\|All too well]] wind of fortune.

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [[Runeforge]]		* [[Runeforge]]
	* [[Conduit to destiny]] - 383YE Spring Wind of Fortune presenting the challenge of the runeforge		* [[Conduit to destiny]] - 383YE Spring Wind of Fortune presenting the challenge of the runeforge

Vsabo: /* Heirs to Isenbrad */

2023-04-11T21:34:42Z

Heirs to Isenbrad

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	The Wintermark National Assembly could chose to endorse the following [[mandate]]:		The Wintermark National Assembly could chose to endorse the following [[mandate]]:

	{{Mandate\|mandate=The knowledge of the runes is the legacy of Isenbrad, paragon of Wisdom, and inspires our people to this day. All knowledge is incomplete, but with ''the Runemasters Law'' we commit Wintermark once more to the mastery of the crafter's art. We send(named priest) with one dose of True Liao and 4 crowns to consecrate the caves beneath Runegrott as an inspirational tomb for the first runesmith.\|assembly=Wintermark National Assembly}}		{{Mandate\|mandate=The knowledge of the runes is the legacy of Isenbrad, paragon of Wisdom, and inspires our people to this day. All knowledge is incomplete, but with ''the Runemasters Law'' we commit Wintermark once more to the mastery of the crafter's art. We send (named priest) with one dose of True Liao and 4 crowns to consecrate the caves beneath Runegrott as an inspirational tomb for the first runesmith.\|assembly=Wintermark National Assembly}}

	This mandate will remain available until the situation at Runegrott changes. If the caves are consecrated with true liao, then the runesmiths returned from Otkodov will work with those at Runegrott to establish ''The Runemaster's Law''. Initially this would consist of seven unique magic items whose secrets they share with their peers in Wintermark. Once the Runemaster's Law is established, it would be possible for Wintermark to expand the magic items available through it, provided they can gain access to appropriate schema.		This mandate will remain available until the situation at Runegrott changes. If the caves are consecrated with true liao, then the runesmiths returned from Otkodov will work with those at Runegrott to establish ''The Runemaster's Law''. Initially this would consist of seven unique magic items whose secrets they share with their peers in Wintermark. Once the Runemaster's Law is established, it would be possible for Wintermark to expand the magic items available through it, provided they can gain access to appropriate schema.

Vsabo: /* Heirs to Isenbrad */

2023-04-11T21:34:07Z

Heirs to Isenbrad

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	The Wintermark National Assembly could chose to endorse the following [[mandate]]:		The Wintermark National Assembly could chose to endorse the following [[mandate]]:

	{{Mandate\|mandate=The knowledge of the runes is the legacy of Isenbrad, paragon of Wisdom and inspires ~~out~~ people to this day. All knowledge is incomplete, but with ''the Runemasters Law'' we commit Wintermark once more to the mastery of the crafter's art. We send(named priest) with one dose of True Liao and 4 ~~Crowns~~ to consecrate the caves beneath Runegrott as an inspirational tomb for the first runesmith.\|assembly=Wintermark National Assembly}}		{{Mandate\|mandate=The knowledge of the runes is the legacy of Isenbrad, paragon of Wisdom, and inspires our people to this day. All knowledge is incomplete, but with ''the Runemasters Law'' we commit Wintermark once more to the mastery of the crafter's art. We send(named priest) with one dose of True Liao and 4 crowns to consecrate the caves beneath Runegrott as an inspirational tomb for the first runesmith.\|assembly=Wintermark National Assembly}}

	This mandate will remain available until the situation at Runegrott changes. If the caves are consecrated with true liao, then the runesmiths returned from Otkodov will work with those at Runegrott to establish ''The Runemaster's Law''. Initially this would consist of seven unique magic items whose secrets they share with their peers in Wintermark. Once the Runemaster's Law is established, it would be possible for Wintermark to expand the magic items available through it, provided they can gain access to appropriate schema.		This mandate will remain available until the situation at Runegrott changes. If the caves are consecrated with true liao, then the runesmiths returned from Otkodov will work with those at Runegrott to establish ''The Runemaster's Law''. Initially this would consist of seven unique magic items whose secrets they share with their peers in Wintermark. Once the Runemaster's Law is established, it would be possible for Wintermark to expand the magic items available through it, provided they can gain access to appropriate schema.

	This opportunity is not reliant on the runeforge being built, although obviously doing so will add additional ways to create new items for ''The Runemaster's Law''. The smiths returned from Otkodov are ''not'' prepared to share the secrets of their unique magic items with the rest of the Empire. In the event the Empire declined to support the consecration of Isenbrad's tomb, the artisans would keep their knowledge. It might be possible to persuade them to create these magic items under certain circumstances, but that would require additional [[opportunity\|opportunities]].		This opportunity is not reliant on the runeforge being built, although obviously doing so will add additional ways to create new items for ''The Runemaster's Law''. The smiths returned from Otkodov are ''not'' prepared to share the secrets of their unique magic items with the rest of the Empire. In the event the Empire declined to support the consecration of Isenbrad's tomb, the artisans would keep their knowledge. It might be possible to persuade them to create these magic items under certain circumstances, but that would require additional [[opportunity\|opportunities]].

	==The Runesmiths Law==		==The Runesmiths Law==
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Vsabo: /* Five Tasks */

2023-04-11T21:26:50Z

Five Tasks

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	==Five Tasks==		==Five Tasks==
	* '''Four of the five tasks related to building a runeforge at Runegrott have been completed'''		* '''Four of the five tasks related to building a runeforge at Runegrott have been completed'''
	A runeforge is a huge undertaking, requiring 60 wains of mithril, white granite and weirwood, 45 thrones and taking a year to build. But there were five crucial tasks that Wintermark could attempt to mitigate some of these costs if they chose to build the runeforge at [[Hahnmark#Runegrott\|Runegrott]], beneath [[Hahnmark#Northspires\|Northspires]] in [[Hahnmark]]. The walls of this vast labyrinthine chamber of ice are carved with [[runes]] ~~are~~ guarded by an order of [[Wintermark_magical_traditions#Runesmiths\|runesmiths]], many of whom seek to emulate [[Isenbrad]], the most famous Wintermark artisan who ever lived.		A runeforge is a huge undertaking, requiring 60 wains of mithril, white granite and weirwood, 45 thrones and taking a year to build. But there were five crucial tasks that Wintermark could attempt to mitigate some of these costs if they chose to build the runeforge at [[Hahnmark#Runegrott\|Runegrott]], beneath [[Hahnmark#Northspires\|Northspires]] in [[Hahnmark]]. The walls of this vast labyrinthine chamber of ice are carved with [[runes]] and guarded by an order of [[Wintermark_magical_traditions#Runesmiths\|runesmiths]], many of whom seek to emulate [[Isenbrad]], the most famous Wintermark artisan who ever lived.

	Four of the five tasks are now complete. Three of them will reduce the costs needed to build a runeforge. The [[Conduit_to_destiny#The_Rime_Hammer\|Rime Hammer]] is now back in Wintermark's hands. The Gildenheim artisans have been freed by the Thule and have returned to Wintermark. The [[Conduit_to_destiny#The_Runed_Ruins\|ruins of the Gildenheim Runeforge]] have been moved to Runegrott. [[Conduit_to_destiny#The_Half-Handed_Lord\|Barien's challenge]] has been completed and the reward collected. Completing these three tasks means the cost to construct a runeforge at Runegrott is "only" 30 wains of white granite, 30 wains of mithril, and 60 wains of weirwood. It would still take a year to complete, but it wouldn't require any additional funds for labour.		Four of the five tasks are now complete. Three of them will reduce the costs needed to build a runeforge. The [[Conduit_to_destiny#The_Rime_Hammer\|Rime Hammer]] is now back in Wintermark's hands. The Gildenheim artisans have been freed by the Thule and have returned to Wintermark. The [[Conduit_to_destiny#The_Runed_Ruins\|ruins of the Gildenheim Runeforge]] have been moved to Runegrott. [[Conduit_to_destiny#The_Half-Handed_Lord\|Barien's challenge]] has been completed and the reward collected. Completing these three tasks means the cost to construct a runeforge at Runegrott is "only" 30 wains of white granite, 30 wains of mithril, and 60 wains of weirwood. It would still take a year to complete, but it wouldn't require any additional funds for labour.

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	She turned then to the last pillar and stared at it. Twenty seven great pillars, carved from the ice itself - forming a beautiful spiral as they held the roof aloft. Each one with a single rune perfectly cut and shaped. All facing inwards, towards a single point, the great column of ice at the centre of the chamber.		She turned then to the last pillar and stared at it. Twenty seven great pillars, carved from the ice itself - forming a beautiful spiral as they held the roof aloft. Each one with a single rune perfectly cut and shaped. All facing inwards, towards a single point, the great column of ice at the centre of the chamber.

	She walked round the central column running her hand over the ice but felt... nothing. There was not a single mark visible anywhere on ~~it's~~ surface. The ice was smooth and featureless as if the whole thing were unblemished marble.		She walked round the central column running her hand over the ice but felt... nothing. There was not a single mark visible anywhere on its surface. The ice was smooth and featureless as if the whole thing were unblemished marble.

	The last rune. The Unnamed. The Unknown. The Unknowable. Why had Isenbrad chosen this rune for the centrepiece?		The last rune. The Unnamed. The Unknown. The Unknowable. Why had Isenbrad chosen this rune for the centrepiece?
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	<tr><td>'''Commission Type:''' [[Runeforge]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Commission Type:''' [[Runeforge]]</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Location:''' Hahnmark, Northspires, Runegrott</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Location:''' Hahnmark, Northspires, Runegrott</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 30 white granite, 30 mithril, 60 weirwood, no labour costs, a year to complete</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 30 white granite, 30 mithril, 60 weirwood, no labour costs, a year to complete</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Creates a runeforge at Runegrott in Hahnmark, and creates a National Position for Wintermark</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Creates a runeforge at Runegrott in Hahnmark, and creates a National Position for Wintermark</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Opportunity:''' If a [[inspirational tomb]] is consecrated for Isenbrad, the amount of weirwood is reduced to 45 and additional opportunities are unlocked</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Opportunity:''' If a [[inspirational tomb]] is consecrated for Isenbrad, the amount of weirwood is reduced to 45 and additional opportunities are unlocked</td></tr>
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	* '''The artisans taken by the Thule during the fall of Skarsind have returned to Wintermark'''		* '''The artisans taken by the Thule during the fall of Skarsind have returned to Wintermark'''
	* '''The paragon Isenbrad does not have an inspirational tomb'''		* '''The paragon Isenbrad does not have an inspirational tomb'''
	* '''If Isenbrad's tomb is consecrated with ~~True Liao~~, the returned artisans will help establish ''Runesmith's Law'' - a set of magic items only available to Wintermark artisans'''		* '''If Isenbrad's tomb is consecrated with true liao, the returned artisans will help establish ''Runesmith's Law'' - a set of magic items only available to Wintermark artisans'''
	When the Thule Dragons outlawed slavery, a fourth challenge was overcome: the [[Conduit_to_destiny#The_Lost_Artisans\|return of the lost artisans]]. When the Thule armies attacked [[Skarsind]] in 373YE, and conquered [[Skarsind#Gildenheim\|Gildenheim]], they captured many of the skilled [[crafting skills#Artisan\|artisans]] and runesmiths who lived and worked there. Their raid against the [[Hercynia#Treji\|forges at Treji]] at [[Hercynia]] in particular saw several masters of runic lore fall into the hands of the orcs of [[Otkodov]]. These prisoners were taken north at the command of the Dragons, and forced to toil as slaves in the workshops of [[Otkodov#Nithoggir\|Nithoggir]]. Now their release has finally been secured and they have come home to Wintermark at last. With Gildenheim now in [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial orc]] lands, most have chosen to settle at Runegrott, creating a unique opportunity for Wintermark to benefit from their mastery of the crafters arts.		When the Thule Dragons outlawed slavery, a fourth challenge was overcome: the [[Conduit_to_destiny#The_Lost_Artisans\|return of the lost artisans]]. When the Thule armies attacked [[Skarsind]] in 373YE, and conquered [[Skarsind#Gildenheim\|Gildenheim]], they captured many of the skilled [[crafting skills#Artisan\|artisans]] and runesmiths who lived and worked there. Their raid against the [[Hercynia#Treji\|forges at Treji]] at [[Hercynia]] in particular saw several masters of runic lore fall into the hands of the orcs of [[Otkodov]]. These prisoners were taken north at the command of the Dragons, and forced to toil as slaves in the workshops of [[Otkodov#Nithoggir\|Nithoggir]]. Now their release has finally been secured and they have come home to Wintermark at last. With Gildenheim now in [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial orc]] lands, most have chosen to settle at Runegrott, creating a unique opportunity for Wintermark to benefit from their mastery of the crafters arts.

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	Claiming a direct line of descent from the paragon Isenbrad, the smiths of Runegrott have long desired for the site to be consecrated as the [[inspirational tomb]] of Isenbrad. No other community in the Empire has as strong a claim on this important figure. If the caves under Runegrott were [[consecration\|consecreated]] with [[Liao#True Liao\|true liao]], the people of Runegrott would make good on their offer to provide fifteen wains of [[weirwood]] toward the runeforge. More importantly, however, the presence of the master runesmiths liberated from the Thule would allow the creation of what they have tentatively called ''The Runesmith's Law''.		Claiming a direct line of descent from the paragon Isenbrad, the smiths of Runegrott have long desired for the site to be consecrated as the [[inspirational tomb]] of Isenbrad. No other community in the Empire has as strong a claim on this important figure. If the caves under Runegrott were [[consecration\|consecreated]] with [[Liao#True Liao\|true liao]], the people of Runegrott would make good on their offer to provide fifteen wains of [[weirwood]] toward the runeforge. More importantly, however, the presence of the master runesmiths liberated from the Thule would allow the creation of what they have tentatively called ''The Runesmith's Law''.

	''The Runesmith's Law'' would represent a unique body of knowledge similar in some ways to that possessed by the [[Urizen_magical_traditions#Urizen_Lore\|Urizeni]]. This would consist initially of [[Magic_items#Schema\|schema]] shared by the lost smiths of Gildenheim. As long as Isenbrad's tomb remained consecrated with a true aura, however, the people of Wintermark could add further knowledge to ''The Runesmith's Law''. It would mean that any [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisan]] in Wintermark could opt to master those skills and create the items in question, but only as long as they remained a member of the nation. If they left for another nation, they would no longer be able to create the items since the skills would be useless to them without access to the understanding of the runes granted by access to Isenbrad's tomb. No [[eternal]] would be involved; this would be a body of lore created and curated by the runesmiths at Runegrott; it would be a consequence of the hallowed tomb and the legacy of Isenbrad.		''The Runesmith's Law'' would represent a unique body of knowledge similar in some ways to that possessed by the [[Urizen_magical_traditions#Urizen_Lore\|Urizeni]]. This would consist initially of [[Magic_items#Schema\|schema]] shared by the lost smiths of Gildenheim. As long as Isenbrad's tomb remained consecrated with a true aura, however, the people of Wintermark could add further knowledge to ''The Runesmith's Law''. It would mean that any [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisan]] in Wintermark could opt to master those skills and create the items in question, but only as long as they remained a member of the nation. If they left for another nation, they would no longer be able to create the items since the skills would be useless to them without access to the understanding of the runes granted by access to Isenbrad's tomb. No [[eternal]] would be involved; this would be a body of lore created and curated by the runesmiths at Runegrott; it would be a consequence of the hallowed tomb and the legacy of Isenbrad.

	The Wintermark National Assembly could chose to endorse the following [[mandate]]:		The Wintermark National Assembly could chose to endorse the following [[mandate]]:
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	This opportunity is not reliant on the runeforge being built, although obviously doing so will add additional ways to create new items for ''The Runesmith's Law''. The smiths returned from Otkodov are ''not'' prepared to share the secrets of their unique magic items with the rest of the Empire. In the event the Empire declined to support the consecration of Isenbrad's tomb, the artisans would keep their knowledge. It might be possible to persuade them to create these magic items under certain circumstances, but that would require additional [[opportunity\|opportunities]].		This opportunity is not reliant on the runeforge being built, although obviously doing so will add additional ways to create new items for ''The Runesmith's Law''. The smiths returned from Otkodov are ''not'' prepared to share the secrets of their unique magic items with the rest of the Empire. In the event the Empire declined to support the consecration of Isenbrad's tomb, the artisans would keep their knowledge. It might be possible to persuade them to create these magic items under certain circumstances, but that would require additional [[opportunity\|opportunities]].

	==The ~~Runesmiths~~ Law==		==The Runesmith's Law==
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	====Stalwart's Sword====		====Stalwart's Sword====
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	Click ''Expand'' to see a summary of the items that the smiths of Gildenheim propose to use as the basis of ''The ~~Runesmiths~~ Law''.		Click ''Expand'' to see a summary of the items that the smiths of Gildenheim propose to use as the basis of ''The Runesmith's Law''.

	==The Ethengraw==		==The Ethengraw==