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

2026-01-15T16:42:12Z

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

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	Several Urizen magicians are watching with interest; they have intimated that once the Gift of Knowledge ritual is freely available, they may have ritual texts of their own that they could add to Urizen lore.		Several Urizen magicians are watching with interest; they have intimated that once the Gift of Knowledge ritual is freely available, they may have ritual texts of their own that they could add to Urizen lore.

	There are some limitations on Urizen lore. It is not possible for the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] to use a [[declaration]] to put a ritual into Urizen Lore. Nor is it possible to remove a ritual from Urizen Lore, nor to recover the ritual text once it has been added to the body of knowledge, so a ritual in Urizen Lore cannot be the target of a declaration of [[Dissemination]] by the Conclave. In addition, an Urizen magician who leaves the nation loses access and mastery of rituals that are part of Urizen lore; they can choose new rituals to master to replace them as normal.		There are some limitations on Urizen lore. It is not possible for the [[Conclave]] to use a [[declaration]] to put a ritual into Urizen Lore. Nor is it possible to remove a ritual from Urizen Lore, nor to recover the ritual text once it has been added to the body of knowledge, so a ritual in Urizen Lore cannot be the target of a declaration of [[Dissemination]] by the Conclave. In addition, an Urizen magician who leaves the nation loses access and mastery of rituals that are part of Urizen lore; they can choose new rituals to master to replace them as normal.
	<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><box>'''Regrow the Land's Heart'''<br>This magnitude 120 Spring ritual requires a strong Spring regio, and targets the territory of Spiral. The ritual is an enchantment, and lasts for a year, that infuses the territory with Spring magic.<br><br>Soft rain falls over Spiral and new life grows wildly from the scars war has left behind. It primarily affects the land, but the people will find it easier to let go of pain caused by war. New plants will grow, and old scars will fade. Animals and people alike will find it easier to conceive, and plants will grow more healthily. Children born or conceived in the territory will be more likely to express the briar linage. <br><br>The enchantment lasts for a year.<br><br>The ritual will have no effect on the {{Black Plateau}} oppression.</box></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><box>'''Regrow the Land's Heart'''<br>This magnitude 120 Spring ritual requires a strong Spring regio, and targets the territory of Spiral. The ritual is an enchantment, and lasts for a year, that infuses the territory with Spring magic.<br><br>Soft rain falls over Spiral and new life grows wildly from the scars war has left behind. It primarily affects the land, but the people will find it easier to let go of pain caused by war. New plants will grow, and old scars will fade. Animals and people alike will find it easier to conceive, and plants will grow more healthily. Children born or conceived in the territory will be more likely to express the briar linage. <br><br>The enchantment lasts for a year.<br><br>The ritual will have no effect on the {{Black Plateau}} oppression.</box></div>

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

2026-01-15T14:50:19Z

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

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	* '''Following the Summer Solstice, [[Morrow#Grand_Library_of_Canterspire\|Canterspire]] has been ceded to the eternal [[Phaleron]].'''		* '''Following the Summer Solstice, [[Morrow#Grand_Library_of_Canterspire\|Canterspire]] has been ceded to the eternal [[Phaleron]].'''
	* '''[[Urizen_magical_traditions#Urizen_Lore\|Urizen Lore]] has now been established.'''		* '''[[Urizen_magical_traditions#Urizen_Lore\|Urizen Lore]] has now been established.'''
	The grand conjunction also reflects a more immediate state of transformation that has rippled through the Urizen nation. After nearly a year of negotiation with the [[eternal]] [[Phaleron]], the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] formally ceded control of Canterspire to the Celestial Library, establishing the [[Morrow#Grand_Library_of_Canterspire\|Grand Library of Canterspire]]. With a large amount of mithril, Urizen artisans have transformed the spires into a beautiful shimmering structure equal parts polished metal and translucent crystal. The former residents have leave to stay, of course. Even though the structure is ceded to Phaleron, the librarians who have begun to frequent the place see no reason why the Urizen way of life should not continue uninterrupted. The presence of the eternals' servants have brought with them a gentle aura of peace and clarity that makes cerebral activity easier, sharpens the memory, and encourages scholarly pursuits. The library here has been greatly expanded with books brought from across Urizen, and the population has been swollen by refugees from [[Zenith]] and [[Spiral]] - Canterspire is now a bustling, vital settlement full of potential.		The grand conjunction also reflects a more immediate state of transformation that has rippled through the Urizen nation. After nearly a year of negotiation with the [[eternal]] [[Phaleron]], the [[Senate]] formally ceded control of Canterspire to the Celestial Library, establishing the [[Morrow#Grand_Library_of_Canterspire\|Grand Library of Canterspire]]. With a large amount of mithril, Urizen artisans have transformed the spires into a beautiful shimmering structure equal parts polished metal and translucent crystal. The former residents have leave to stay, of course. Even though the structure is ceded to Phaleron, the librarians who have begun to frequent the place see no reason why the Urizen way of life should not continue uninterrupted. The presence of the eternals' servants have brought with them a gentle aura of peace and clarity that makes cerebral activity easier, sharpens the memory, and encourages scholarly pursuits. The library here has been greatly expanded with books brought from across Urizen, and the population has been swollen by refugees from [[Zenith]] and [[Spiral]] - Canterspire is now a bustling, vital settlement full of potential.

	This cooperation with Phaleron provides several benefits. The Senate also approved the creation of the [[Emissary to the Celestial Library]], an Urizen [[Imperial title\|title]] that has responsibility for assisting the scholars and librarians of Urizen and the Empire, aiding them in the responsible spread of knowledge, supporting libraries and places of learning, and interceding between such people and the Celestial Library itself.		This cooperation with Phaleron provides several benefits. The Senate also approved the creation of the [[Emissary to the Celestial Library]], an Urizen [[Imperial title\|title]] that has responsibility for assisting the scholars and librarians of Urizen and the Empire, aiding them in the responsible spread of knowledge, supporting libraries and places of learning, and interceding between such people and the Celestial Library itself.

Twiggy at 00:20, 13 January 2026

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	The window of opportunity to change the quality of the Citadel Guard is narrow, and will require clever magic use. It will require the consent of the general of the Citadel Guard, and it will require a potent magical working - the [[Transmogrification of the Soul's Echo]].		The window of opportunity to change the quality of the Citadel Guard is narrow, and will require clever magic use. It will require the consent of the general of the Citadel Guard, and it will require a potent magical working - the [[Transmogrification of the Soul's Echo]].

	The ritual must be performed under the night sky on Saturday during the coming summit, and in addition to the crystal mana required to perform the high magnitude ritual, it will require 7 rings of [[ilium]]. At the climax of the ritual, the general will pass the power of the magic to the soldiers of the army through the [[~~Ritual_theory~~#The_Law_of_Dominion\|Law of Dominion]] and the cycle will be permanently fractured, replacing the Cyclic Magic quality with Highest Discipline. Some of the techniques may work slightly differently once freed from the structure of Cyclic Magic, but their basic thrust will remain the same.		The ritual must be performed under the night sky on Saturday during the coming summit, and in addition to the crystal mana required to perform the high magnitude ritual, it will require 7 rings of [[ilium]]. At the climax of the ritual, the general will pass the power of the magic to the soldiers of the army through the [[Laws_of_magic#The_Law_of_Dominion\|Law of Dominion]] and the cycle will be permanently fractured, replacing the Cyclic Magic quality with Highest Discipline. Some of the techniques may work slightly differently once freed from the structure of Cyclic Magic, but their basic thrust will remain the same.

	The general themselves should be untouched by the ritual; as long as they remain calm and focused it should pass through without leaving any unexpected resonance behind.		The general themselves should be untouched by the ritual; as long as they remain calm and focused it should pass through without leaving any unexpected resonance behind.

Twiggy: /* Urizen Lore */

2025-07-29T16:29:04Z

Urizen Lore

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	There are some limitations on Urizen lore. It is not possible for the [[Imperial Conclave]] to use a [[declaration]] to put a ritual into Urizen Lore. Nor is it possible to remove a ritual from Urizen Lore, nor to recover the ritual text once it has been added to the body of knowledge, so a ritual in Urizen Lore cannot be the target of a declaration of [[Dissemination]] by the Conclave. In addition, an Urizen magician who leaves the nation loses access and mastery of rituals that are part of Urizen lore; they can choose new rituals to master to replace them as normal.		There are some limitations on Urizen lore. It is not possible for the [[Imperial Conclave]] to use a [[declaration]] to put a ritual into Urizen Lore. Nor is it possible to remove a ritual from Urizen Lore, nor to recover the ritual text once it has been added to the body of knowledge, so a ritual in Urizen Lore cannot be the target of a declaration of [[Dissemination]] by the Conclave. In addition, an Urizen magician who leaves the nation loses access and mastery of rituals that are part of Urizen lore; they can choose new rituals to master to replace them as normal.
	<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><box>'''Regrow the Land's Heart'''<br>This magnitude 120 Spring ritual requires a strong Spring regio, and targets the territory of Spiral. The ritual is an enchantment, and lasts for a year, that infuses the territory with Spring magic.<br><br>Soft rain falls over Spiral and new life grows wildly from the scars war has left behind. It primarily ~~effects~~ the land, but the people will find it easier to let go of pain caused by war. New plants will grow, and old scars will fade. Animals and people alike will find it easier to conceive, and plants will grow more healthily. Children born or conceived in the territory will be more likely to express the briar linage. <br><br>The enchantment lasts for a year.<br><br>The ritual will have no effect on the {{Black Plateau}} oppression.</box></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><box>'''Regrow the Land's Heart'''<br>This magnitude 120 Spring ritual requires a strong Spring regio, and targets the territory of Spiral. The ritual is an enchantment, and lasts for a year, that infuses the territory with Spring magic.<br><br>Soft rain falls over Spiral and new life grows wildly from the scars war has left behind. It primarily affects the land, but the people will find it easier to let go of pain caused by war. New plants will grow, and old scars will fade. Animals and people alike will find it easier to conceive, and plants will grow more healthily. Children born or conceived in the territory will be more likely to express the briar linage. <br><br>The enchantment lasts for a year.<br><br>The ritual will have no effect on the {{Black Plateau}} oppression.</box></div>

	==The Doyen of the Spires==		==The Doyen of the Spires==

Twiggy at 13:29, 16 July 2025

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	There are some limitations on Urizen lore. It is not possible for the [[Imperial Conclave]] to use a [[declaration]] to put a ritual into Urizen Lore. Nor is it possible to remove a ritual from Urizen Lore, nor to recover the ritual text once it has been added to the body of knowledge, so a ritual in Urizen Lore cannot be the target of a declaration of [[Dissemination]] by the Conclave. In addition, an Urizen magician who leaves the nation loses access and mastery of rituals that are part of Urizen lore; they can choose new rituals to master to replace them as normal.		There are some limitations on Urizen lore. It is not possible for the [[Imperial Conclave]] to use a [[declaration]] to put a ritual into Urizen Lore. Nor is it possible to remove a ritual from Urizen Lore, nor to recover the ritual text once it has been added to the body of knowledge, so a ritual in Urizen Lore cannot be the target of a declaration of [[Dissemination]] by the Conclave. In addition, an Urizen magician who leaves the nation loses access and mastery of rituals that are part of Urizen lore; they can choose new rituals to master to replace them as normal.
	<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><box>'''Regrow the Land's Heart'''<br>This magnitude 120 Spring ritual requires a strong Spring regio, and targets the territory of Spiral. The ritual is an enchantment, and lasts for a year, that infuses the territory with Spring magic.<br><br>Soft rain falls over Spiral and new life grows wildly from the scars war has left behind. It primarily effects the land, but the people will find it easier to let go of pain caused by war. New plants will grow, and old scars will fade. Animals and people alike will find it easier to conceive, and plants will grow more healthily. Children born or conceived in the territory will be more likely to express the briar linage. <br><br>The enchantment lasts for a year.<br><br>The ritual will have no effect on the Black Plateau oppression.</box></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><box>'''Regrow the Land's Heart'''<br>This magnitude 120 Spring ritual requires a strong Spring regio, and targets the territory of Spiral. The ritual is an enchantment, and lasts for a year, that infuses the territory with Spring magic.<br><br>Soft rain falls over Spiral and new life grows wildly from the scars war has left behind. It primarily effects the land, but the people will find it easier to let go of pain caused by war. New plants will grow, and old scars will fade. Animals and people alike will find it easier to conceive, and plants will grow more healthily. Children born or conceived in the territory will be more likely to express the briar linage. <br><br>The enchantment lasts for a year.<br><br>The ritual will have no effect on the {{Black Plateau}} oppression.</box></div>

	==The Doyen of the Spires==		==The Doyen of the Spires==

Thespaceinvader: /* Overview */

2025-05-09T16:25:32Z

Overview

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	In the heavens, ~~the~~ [[the Wanderer]] moves gently into position equidistant between [[the Great Wyrm]], [[the Drowned Man]], and [[the Claw]]. A triune alignment of the heavens favouring transformation, ending, and battle. By itself the Drowned Man is generally a baleful influence, especially when paired with the Claw. With the added influence of the Great Wyrm however, and with the Claw low in the sky during the Autumn and Winter months, the more negative aspects of these constellations are softened and subverted. Some [[astronomancy\|astronomancers]] point to their influence over events in [[Sarvos]] - where an ending wrought from destruction is being transformed into an opportunity to transform into something new. Others whisper that it is the end of the reign of [[Empress Lisabetta\|the Imperatrix]] and the [[Imperial Magus]] that is reflected in the heavens.		In the heavens, [[the Wanderer]] moves gently into position equidistant between [[the Great Wyrm]], [[the Drowned Man]], and [[the Claw]]. A triune alignment of the heavens favouring transformation, ending, and battle. By itself the Drowned Man is generally a baleful influence, especially when paired with the Claw. With the added influence of the Great Wyrm however, and with the Claw low in the sky during the Autumn and Winter months, the more negative aspects of these constellations are softened and subverted. Some [[astronomancy\|astronomancers]] point to their influence over events in [[Sarvos]] - where an ending wrought from destruction is being transformed into an opportunity to transform into something new. Others whisper that it is the end of the reign of [[Empress Lisabetta\|the Imperatrix]] and the [[Imperial Magus]] that is reflected in the heavens.

	Regardless, the conjunction seems especially propitious to many Urizen astonomancers. It reflects the changes that have overtaken the nation in recent years, supporting the idea that despite a period of destruction and suffering this is a time for transformation and not for endings.		Regardless, the conjunction seems especially propitious to many Urizen astonomancers. It reflects the changes that have overtaken the nation in recent years, supporting the idea that despite a period of destruction and suffering this is a time for transformation and not for endings.

Matt: /* Toward Virtuous Ends */

2022-02-10T09:02:19Z

Toward Virtuous Ends

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	Sometimes change comes from unlikely places; but again good things can arise from painful beginnings. Earlier in the year, the Ashen Flame coven of Urizen performed the arcane projection "The Three Watchers" to call in a boon from the eternal [[Adamant]]. A legion of his ''koboldi'' set to work creating a new wonder of the world - the [[Three soldiers\|Three Watchers]]. Giant statues that watch the approach to Morrow from Zenith, they also memorialise the bravery of the three Highborn armies who helped so many Urizeni flee the fall of [[Zenith]], and who shed so much blood to protect the heartland of [[Morrow]] from the Druj.		Sometimes change comes from unlikely places; but again good things can arise from painful beginnings. Earlier in the year, the Ashen Flame coven of Urizen performed the arcane projection "The Three Watchers" to call in a boon from the eternal [[Adamant]]. A legion of his ''koboldi'' set to work creating a new wonder of the world - the [[Three soldiers\|Three Watchers]]. Giant statues that watch the approach to Morrow from Zenith, they also memorialise the bravery of the three Highborn armies who helped so many Urizeni flee the fall of [[Zenith]], and who shed so much blood to protect the heartland of [[Morrow]] from the Druj.
	{{SOP\|statement=The assembly wishes to thank everyone involved, including the eternal Adamant, in the creation of the Three Watchers. We must not subsume our will to inhuman forces, but nor should we fear to act where cooperation with an eternal can support virtuous endeavours.\|by=Galene Netherwatch, Urizen Assembly\|when=Summer Solstice 383YE\|vote=80-0}}		{{SOP\|statement=The assembly wishes to thank everyone involved, including the eternal Adamant, in the creation of the Three Watchers. We must not subsume our will to inhuman forces, but nor should we fear to act where cooperation with an eternal can support virtuous endeavours.\|by=Galene Netherwatch, Urizen Assembly\|when=Summer Solstice 383YE\|vote=80-0}}
	Then, during the Summer Solstice, Galene Netherwatch raised a [[statement of principle]] in the Urizen national assembly thanking Adamant for his assistance - and making clear that while Imperial citizens must avoid [[Religious_crime#Idolatry\|idolatry]], they should not fear to work with eternals in support of virtuous endeavours. The assembly agreed with Galene - and indeed the statement received a [[greater majority]] meaning it has been distributed to all the priests of Urizen. And, it appears, to someone who has shared it with the [[eternal]] himself.		Then, during the Summer Solstice, Galene Netherwatch raised a [[statement of principle]] in the Urizen national assembly [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_49\|thanking Adamant for his assistance]] - and making clear that while Imperial citizens must avoid [[Religious_crime#Idolatry\|idolatry]], they should not fear to work with eternals in support of virtuous endeavours. The assembly agreed with Galene - and indeed the statement received a [[greater majority]] meaning it has been distributed to all the priests of Urizen. And, it appears, to someone who has shared it with the [[eternal]] himself.

	Shortly before the Autumn Equinox, word reaches the priests of Urizen from ''Furia Severia'' (the [[Urizen_religious_beliefs#Illuminates\|illuminate]] who [[An_affirming_flame#The_Three_Watchers\|proposed]] the creation of the Three Watchers). Adamant is apparently pleased that the work of his ''koboldi'' has been honoured by the Urizen. He has dispatched one of his messengers with a small token of esteem for the priest, a minor boon that celebrates the cooperation between the Throne of Stone and the people of Urizen.		Shortly before the Autumn Equinox, word reaches the priests of Urizen from ''Furia Severia'' (the [[Urizen_religious_beliefs#Illuminates\|illuminate]] who [[An_affirming_flame#The_Three_Watchers\|proposed]] the creation of the Three Watchers). Adamant is apparently pleased that the work of his ''koboldi'' has been honoured by the Urizen. He has dispatched one of his messengers with a small token of esteem for the priest, a minor boon that celebrates the cooperation between the Throne of Stone and the people of Urizen.

GuiltyConscience: /* Urizen Lore */

2021-09-08T17:57:48Z

Urizen Lore

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	Urizen lore is a special body of magical knowledge supported with the assistance of the [[eternal]] [[Phaleron]]. It functions in a very similar manner to Imperial lore, but only citizens of Urizen can master the rituals contained within it. Even if an individual Urizen magician has not mastered one of these rituals, they may still perform it, just as any other Imperial citizen can perform a ritual that is part of [[Rituals#Imperial_Lore\|Imperial lore]].		Urizen lore is a special body of magical knowledge supported with the assistance of the [[eternal]] [[Phaleron]]. It functions in a very similar manner to Imperial lore, but only citizens of Urizen can master the rituals contained within it. Even if an individual Urizen magician has not mastered one of these rituals, they may still perform it, just as any other Imperial citizen can perform a ritual that is part of [[Rituals#Imperial_Lore\|Imperial lore]].

	Currently, there are no rituals available to learn via Urizen lore. Adding a ritual to the body of lore requires the [[ritual text]] to be the target of the [[Gift of Knowledge]] ritual. Rather than being returned to the caster, the ritual is added to the body of Urizen lore and becomes available to every Urizen magician following the summit where the ritual is added to lore. The librarians of Phaleron have gently suggested that the obvious first ritual to include in Urizen lore would be the Gift of Knowledge - allowing any Urizen citizen to add the ritual texts they possess to the shared body of lore.		Currently, there are no rituals available to learn via Urizen lore. Adding a ritual to the body of lore requires the [[ritual text]] to be the target of the Gift of Knowledge ritual. Rather than being returned to the caster, the ritual is added to the body of Urizen lore and becomes available to every Urizen magician following the summit where the ritual is added to lore. The librarians of Phaleron have gently suggested that the obvious first ritual to include in Urizen lore would be the Gift of Knowledge - allowing any Urizen citizen to add the ritual texts they possess to the shared body of lore.

	Several Urizen magicians are watching with interest; they have intimated that once the Gift of Knowledge ritual is freely available, they may have ritual texts of their own that they could add to Urizen lore.		Several Urizen magicians are watching with interest; they have intimated that once the Gift of Knowledge ritual is freely available, they may have ritual texts of their own that they could add to Urizen lore.

Hailmur: /* Toward Virtuous Ends */

2021-05-26T22:58:13Z

Toward Virtuous Ends

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	If this mandate were upheld by the Urizen assembly - and it would require a [[greater majority]] thanks to the [[Mercy is weakness\|intervention of the Wisdom assembly]] and the [[sword scholar\|sword scholars]] - then over the coming Winter Urizen citizens would renew relationships with eternals and creatures of the realm. This would provide several opportunities during the Winter Solstice for citizens of Urizen to cooperate with eternals to achieve virtuous ends.		If this mandate were upheld by the Urizen assembly - and it would require a [[greater majority]] thanks to the [[Mercy is weakness\|intervention of the Wisdom assembly]] and the [[sword scholar\|sword scholars]] - then over the coming Winter Urizen citizens would renew relationships with eternals and creatures of the realm. This would provide several opportunities during the Winter Solstice for citizens of Urizen to cooperate with eternals to achieve virtuous ends.

	Alternatively, perhaps the priests of Urizen would be prepared to make that statement in the [[general assembly]], so that the priests of the Empire could reassure Imperial citizens that there is no inherent problem with talking to or cooperating with eternals. After all, it is only confirming the [[mandate]] already endorsed by the Imperial Synod and enacted by Amris Johan Merikovich that made clear that "''[[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_51\|the doctrines of the faith do not prohibit bargaining with ... eternals or their heralds]]''." There may be some who would resist such a statement, but the Urizen are not alone in maintaining good relations with the eternals - the [[Earl#Enchanters\|enchanters]] of [[Dawn]] and the [[Varushka_magical_traditions#Cabalists\|cabalists]] of [[Varushka]] both have long and profitable experience treating with the creatures of the realms.		Alternatively, perhaps the priests of Urizen would be prepared to make that statement in the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|general assembly]], so that the priests of the Empire could reassure Imperial citizens that there is no inherent problem with talking to or cooperating with eternals. After all, it is only confirming the [[mandate]] already endorsed by the Imperial Synod and enacted by Amris Johan Merikovich that made clear that "''[[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_51\|the doctrines of the faith do not prohibit bargaining with ... eternals or their heralds]]''." There may be some who would resist such a statement, but the Urizen are not alone in maintaining good relations with the eternals - the [[Earl#Enchanters\|enchanters]] of [[Dawn]] and the [[Varushka_magical_traditions#Cabalists\|cabalists]] of [[Varushka]] both have long and profitable experience treating with the creatures of the realms.

	{{mandate\|assembly=General Assembly\|mandate=We must not subsume our will to inhuman forces, but nor should we fear to act where cooperation with an eternal can support a virtuous endeavour. We send {named		{{mandate\|assembly=General Assembly\|mandate=We must not subsume our will to inhuman forces, but nor should we fear to act where cooperation with an eternal can support a virtuous endeavour. We send {named

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	* '''Following the Summer Solstice, [[Morrow#Grand_Library_of_Canterspire\|Canterspire]] has been ceded to the eternal [[Phaleron]].'''		* '''Following the Summer Solstice, [[Morrow#Grand_Library_of_Canterspire\|Canterspire]] has been ceded to the eternal [[Phaleron]].'''
	* '''[[Urizen_magical_traditions#Urizen_Lore\|Urizen Lore]] has now been established.'''		* '''[[Urizen_magical_traditions#Urizen_Lore\|Urizen Lore]] has now been established.'''
	The grand conjunction also reflects a more immediate state of transformation that has rippled through the Urizen nation. After nearly a year of negotiation with the [[eternal]] [[Phaleron]], the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] formally ceded control of Canterspire to the Celestial Library, establishing the [[Morrow#Grand_Library_of_Canterspire\|Grand Library of Canterspire]]. With a large amount of mithril, Urizen artisans have transformed the spires into a beautiful shimmering structure equal parts polished metal and translucent crystal. The former residents have leave to stay, of course. Even though the structure is ceded to Phaleron, the librarians who have begun to frequent the place see no reason why the Urizen way of life should not continue uninterrupted. The presence of the eternals' servants have brought with them a gentle aura of peace and clarity that makes cerebral activity easier, sharpens the memory, and encourages scholarly pursuits. The library here has been greatly expanded with books brought from across Urizen, and the population has been swollen by refugees from [[Zenith]] and [[Spiral]] - Canterspire is now a bustling, vital settlement full of potential.		The grand conjunction also reflects a more immediate state of transformation that has rippled through the Urizen nation. After nearly a year of negotiation with the [[eternal]] [[Phaleron]], the [[Senate]] formally ceded control of Canterspire to the Celestial Library, establishing the [[Morrow#Grand_Library_of_Canterspire\|Grand Library of Canterspire]]. With a large amount of mithril, Urizen artisans have transformed the spires into a beautiful shimmering structure equal parts polished metal and translucent crystal. The former residents have leave to stay, of course. Even though the structure is ceded to Phaleron, the librarians who have begun to frequent the place see no reason why the Urizen way of life should not continue uninterrupted. The presence of the eternals' servants have brought with them a gentle aura of peace and clarity that makes cerebral activity easier, sharpens the memory, and encourages scholarly pursuits. The library here has been greatly expanded with books brought from across Urizen, and the population has been swollen by refugees from [[Zenith]] and [[Spiral]] - Canterspire is now a bustling, vital settlement full of potential.

	This cooperation with Phaleron provides several benefits. The Senate also approved the creation of the [[Emissary to the Celestial Library]], an Urizen [[Imperial title\|title]] that has responsibility for assisting the scholars and librarians of Urizen and the Empire, aiding them in the responsible spread of knowledge, supporting libraries and places of learning, and interceding between such people and the Celestial Library itself.		This cooperation with Phaleron provides several benefits. The Senate also approved the creation of the [[Emissary to the Celestial Library]], an Urizen [[Imperial title\|title]] that has responsibility for assisting the scholars and librarians of Urizen and the Empire, aiding them in the responsible spread of knowledge, supporting libraries and places of learning, and interceding between such people and the Celestial Library itself.

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	Sometimes change comes from unlikely places; but again good things can arise from painful beginnings. Earlier in the year, the Ashen Flame coven of Urizen performed the arcane projection "The Three Watchers" to call in a boon from the eternal [[Adamant]]. A legion of his ''koboldi'' set to work creating a new wonder of the world - the [[Three soldiers\|Three Watchers]]. Giant statues that watch the approach to Morrow from Zenith, they also memorialise the bravery of the three Highborn armies who helped so many Urizeni flee the fall of [[Zenith]], and who shed so much blood to protect the heartland of [[Morrow]] from the Druj.		Sometimes change comes from unlikely places; but again good things can arise from painful beginnings. Earlier in the year, the Ashen Flame coven of Urizen performed the arcane projection "The Three Watchers" to call in a boon from the eternal [[Adamant]]. A legion of his ''koboldi'' set to work creating a new wonder of the world - the [[Three soldiers\|Three Watchers]]. Giant statues that watch the approach to Morrow from Zenith, they also memorialise the bravery of the three Highborn armies who helped so many Urizeni flee the fall of [[Zenith]], and who shed so much blood to protect the heartland of [[Morrow]] from the Druj.
	{{SOP\|statement=The assembly wishes to thank everyone involved, including the eternal Adamant, in the creation of the Three Watchers. We must not subsume our will to inhuman forces, but nor should we fear to act where cooperation with an eternal can support virtuous endeavours.\|by=Galene Netherwatch, Urizen Assembly\|when=Summer Solstice 383YE\|vote=80-0}}		{{SOP\|statement=The assembly wishes to thank everyone involved, including the eternal Adamant, in the creation of the Three Watchers. We must not subsume our will to inhuman forces, but nor should we fear to act where cooperation with an eternal can support virtuous endeavours.\|by=Galene Netherwatch, Urizen Assembly\|when=Summer Solstice 383YE\|vote=80-0}}
	Then, during the Summer Solstice, Galene Netherwatch raised a [[statement of principle]] in the Urizen national assembly thanking Adamant for his assistance - and making clear that while Imperial citizens must avoid [[Religious_crime#Idolatry\|idolatry]], they should not fear to work with eternals in support of virtuous endeavours. The assembly agreed with Galene - and indeed the statement received a [[greater majority]] meaning it has been distributed to all the priests of Urizen. And, it appears, to someone who has shared it with the [[eternal]] himself.		Then, during the Summer Solstice, Galene Netherwatch raised a [[statement of principle]] in the Urizen national assembly [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_49\|thanking Adamant for his assistance]] - and making clear that while Imperial citizens must avoid [[Religious_crime#Idolatry\|idolatry]], they should not fear to work with eternals in support of virtuous endeavours. The assembly agreed with Galene - and indeed the statement received a [[greater majority]] meaning it has been distributed to all the priests of Urizen. And, it appears, to someone who has shared it with the [[eternal]] himself.

	Shortly before the Autumn Equinox, word reaches the priests of Urizen from ''Furia Severia'' (the [[Urizen_religious_beliefs#Illuminates\|illuminate]] who [[An_affirming_flame#The_Three_Watchers\|proposed]] the creation of the Three Watchers). Adamant is apparently pleased that the work of his ''koboldi'' has been honoured by the Urizen. He has dispatched one of his messengers with a small token of esteem for the priest, a minor boon that celebrates the cooperation between the Throne of Stone and the people of Urizen.		Shortly before the Autumn Equinox, word reaches the priests of Urizen from ''Furia Severia'' (the [[Urizen_religious_beliefs#Illuminates\|illuminate]] who [[An_affirming_flame#The_Three_Watchers\|proposed]] the creation of the Three Watchers). Adamant is apparently pleased that the work of his ''koboldi'' has been honoured by the Urizen. He has dispatched one of his messengers with a small token of esteem for the priest, a minor boon that celebrates the cooperation between the Throne of Stone and the people of Urizen.

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	If this mandate were upheld by the Urizen assembly - and it would require a [[greater majority]] thanks to the [[Mercy is weakness\|intervention of the Wisdom assembly]] and the [[sword scholar\|sword scholars]] - then over the coming Winter Urizen citizens would renew relationships with eternals and creatures of the realm. This would provide several opportunities during the Winter Solstice for citizens of Urizen to cooperate with eternals to achieve virtuous ends.		If this mandate were upheld by the Urizen assembly - and it would require a [[greater majority]] thanks to the [[Mercy is weakness\|intervention of the Wisdom assembly]] and the [[sword scholar\|sword scholars]] - then over the coming Winter Urizen citizens would renew relationships with eternals and creatures of the realm. This would provide several opportunities during the Winter Solstice for citizens of Urizen to cooperate with eternals to achieve virtuous ends.

	Alternatively, perhaps the priests of Urizen would be prepared to make that statement in the [[general assembly]], so that the priests of the Empire could reassure Imperial citizens that there is no inherent problem with talking to or cooperating with eternals. After all, it is only confirming the [[mandate]] already endorsed by the Imperial Synod and enacted by Amris Johan Merikovich that made clear that "''[[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_51\|the doctrines of the faith do not prohibit bargaining with ... eternals or their heralds]]''." There may be some who would resist such a statement, but the Urizen are not alone in maintaining good relations with the eternals - the [[Earl#Enchanters\|enchanters]] of [[Dawn]] and the [[Varushka_magical_traditions#Cabalists\|cabalists]] of [[Varushka]] both have long and profitable experience treating with the creatures of the realms.		Alternatively, perhaps the priests of Urizen would be prepared to make that statement in the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|general assembly]], so that the priests of the Empire could reassure Imperial citizens that there is no inherent problem with talking to or cooperating with eternals. After all, it is only confirming the [[mandate]] already endorsed by the Imperial Synod and enacted by Amris Johan Merikovich that made clear that "''[[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_51\|the doctrines of the faith do not prohibit bargaining with ... eternals or their heralds]]''." There may be some who would resist such a statement, but the Urizen are not alone in maintaining good relations with the eternals - the [[Earl#Enchanters\|enchanters]] of [[Dawn]] and the [[Varushka_magical_traditions#Cabalists\|cabalists]] of [[Varushka]] both have long and profitable experience treating with the creatures of the realms.

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	"Stop!" The elderly woman's voice was sharp, commanding. She didn't look up from the parchment on the table in front of her, but she held up her hand to indicate that the magician should wait. Her pen scribbled furiously as she mouthed words to herself.		"Stop!" The elderly woman's voice was sharp, commanding. She didn't look up from the parchment on the table in front of her, but she held up her hand to indicate that the magician should wait. Her pen scribbled furiously as she mouthed words to herself.

	A long pregnant pause filled the room. The young stargazer glanced left and right looking for support from the room, but nobody said anything. This assignment was new, he'd applied to join the team after their success with the ~~Doyene~~ of the Spires earlier that year. The chance to work for a famous Urizeni magician, a former Provost no less, did not come along often. When he'd heard that Portia had asked for him to present the report to her, he'd thought it was a singular honour. After being interrupted five times in as many minutes, he was starting to ~~realize~~ his mistake.		A long pregnant pause filled the room. The young stargazer glanced left and right looking for support from the room, but nobody said anything. This assignment was new, he'd applied to join the team after their success with the Doyen of the Spires earlier that year. The chance to work for a famous Urizeni magician, a former Provost no less, did not come along often. When he'd heard that Portia had asked for him to present the report to her, he'd thought it was a singular honour. After being interrupted five times in as many minutes, he was starting to realise his mistake.

	The old woman finally put her hand down and looked up from her writing. She locked gaze with the speaker and stared at him for a moment. If the intention were to put him off his stride... it was definitely working. "Repeat what you just said."		The old woman finally put her hand down and looked up from her writing. She locked gaze with the speaker and stared at him for a moment. If the intention were to put him off his stride... it was definitely working. "Repeat what you just said."

	"Er..." Dammit, he'd forgotten what he was saying, he looked down frantically at his notes and tried to remember where he was. "because of the Law of ~~Dominon~~, we are certain the ritual will affect the Citadel Guard, not the general."		"Er..." Dammit, he'd forgotten what he was saying, he looked down frantically at his notes and tried to remember where he was. "because of the Law of Dominion, we are certain the ritual will affect the Citadel Guard, not the general."

	"Stop!" The open hand came back up as she cast her eyes down at her paper. This was turning into a nightmare. She began reading aloud from her notes "you said 'we are ''confident'' that the ritual effects will resound on the army'." Her head came back up and she resumed staring.		"Stop!" The open hand came back up as she cast her eyes down at her paper. This was turning into a nightmare. She began reading aloud from her notes "you said 'we are ''confident'' that the ritual effects will resound on the army'." Her head came back up and she resumed staring.
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	In the heavens, [[the Wanderer]] moves gently into position equidistant between [[the Great Wyrm]], [[the Drowned Man]], and [[the Claw]]. A triune alignment of the heavens favouring transformation, ending, and battle. By itself the Drowned Man is generally a baleful influence, especially when paired with the Claw. With the added influence of the Great Wyrm however, and with the Claw low in the sky during the Autumn and Winter months, the more negative aspects of these constellations are softened and subverted. Some [[astronomancy\|astronomancers]] point to their influence over events in [[Sarvos]] - where an ending wrought from destruction is being transformed into an opportunity to transform into something new. Others whisper that it is the end of the reign of [[Empress Lisabetta\|the Imperatrix]] and the [[Imperial Magus]] that is reflected in the heavens.		In the heavens, [[the Wanderer]] moves gently into position equidistant between [[the Great Wyrm]], [[the Drowned Man]], and [[the Claw]]. A triune alignment of the heavens favouring transformation, ending, and battle. By itself the Drowned Man is generally a baleful influence, especially when paired with the Claw. With the added influence of the Great Wyrm however, and with the Claw low in the sky during the Autumn and Winter months, the more negative aspects of these constellations are softened and subverted. Some [[astronomancy\|astronomancers]] point to their influence over events in [[Sarvos]] - where an ending wrought from destruction is being transformed into an opportunity to transform into something new. Others whisper that it is the end of the reign of [[Empress Lisabetta\|the Imperatrix]] and the [[Imperial Magus]] that is reflected in the heavens.

	Regardless, the conjunction seems especially propitious to many Urizen ~~astonomancers~~. It reflects the changes that have overtaken the nation in recent years, supporting the idea that despite a period of destruction and suffering this is a time for transformation and not for endings.		Regardless, the conjunction seems especially propitious to many Urizen astronomancers. It reflects the changes that have overtaken the nation in recent years, supporting the idea that despite a period of destruction and suffering this is a time for transformation and not for endings.

	==Transformation and Destruction==		==Transformation and Destruction==
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	==The Grand Library of Canterspire==		==The Grand Library of Canterspire==
	* '''Following the Summer Solstice, [[Morrow#Grand_Library_of_Canterspire\|Canterspire]] has been ceded to the eternal [[Phaleron]].'''		* '''Following the Summer Solstice, [[Morrow#Grand_Library_of_Canterspire\|Canterspire]] has been ceded to the eternal [[Phaleron]].'''
	* '''[[Urizen_magical_traditions#Urizen_Lore\|Urizen Lore]] has now been established.'''		* '''[[Urizen_magical_traditions#Urizen_Lore\|Urizen Lore]] has now been established.'''
	The grand conjunction also reflects a more immediate state of transformation that has rippled through the Urizen nation. After nearly a year of negotiation with the [[eternal]] [[Phaleron]], the [[Imperial Senate]] formally ceded control of Canterspire to the Celestial Library, establishing the [[Morrow#Grand_Library_of_Canterspire\|Grand Library of Canterspire]]. With a large amount of mithril, Urizen artisans have transformed the spires into a beautiful shimmering structure equal parts polished metal and translucent crystal. The former residents have leave to stay, of course. Even though the structure is ceded to Phaleron, the librarians who have begun to frequent the place see no reason why the Urizen way of life should not continue uninterrupted. The presence of the eternals' servants have brought with them a gentle aura of peace and clarity that makes cerebral activity easier, sharpens the memory, and encourages scholarly pursuits. The library here has been greatly expanded with books brought from across Urizen, and the population has been swollen by refugees from [[Zenith]] and [[Spiral]] - Canterspire is now a bustling, vital settlement full of potential.		The grand conjunction also reflects a more immediate state of transformation that has rippled through the Urizen nation. After nearly a year of negotiation with the [[eternal]] [[Phaleron]], the [[Imperial Senate]] formally ceded control of Canterspire to the Celestial Library, establishing the [[Morrow#Grand_Library_of_Canterspire\|Grand Library of Canterspire]]. With a large amount of mithril, Urizen artisans have transformed the spires into a beautiful shimmering structure equal parts polished metal and translucent crystal. The former residents have leave to stay, of course. Even though the structure is ceded to Phaleron, the librarians who have begun to frequent the place see no reason why the Urizen way of life should not continue uninterrupted. The presence of the eternals' servants have brought with them a gentle aura of peace and clarity that makes cerebral activity easier, sharpens the memory, and encourages scholarly pursuits. The library here has been greatly expanded with books brought from across Urizen, and the population has been swollen by refugees from [[Zenith]] and [[Spiral]] - Canterspire is now a bustling, vital settlement full of potential.