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	While she has been linked with other weapons, Sulemaine is best known as the bearer of "''Enkhurion''", a mystical blade fashioned for her by Damakhan, the master artisan of [[Spiral]]. Details of the nature of their relationship have been lost, but it is widely assumed that Sulemaine respected the [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisan's]] [[arete]]. There is some controversy as to whether Damakhan voluntarily made the blade for her of if she somehow forced him to provide her with the elegant weapon. In one version of the tale she promised to leave [[Spiral]] and never return if Damakhan made her a "perfect blade to separate truth and lies." After her death the weapon passed through the hands of her followers until it was eventually given to "''the Empress herself in a later age''." The recent rehabilitation of the sword scholars has seen the Senate [[Envoy_to_the_Disciples_of_the_Tempest_Jade_Maiden#The_Labyrinth_Sword\|grant legal ownership]] of "the Labyrinth Sword" to the modern sword scholars, perhaps assuming that this weapon is Enkhurion, Sulemaine's famous blade.		While she has been linked with other weapons, Sulemaine is best known as the bearer of "''Enkhurion''", a mystical blade fashioned for her by Damakhan, the master artisan of [[Spiral]]. Details of the nature of their relationship have been lost, but it is widely assumed that Sulemaine respected the [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisan's]] [[arete]]. There is some controversy as to whether Damakhan voluntarily made the blade for her of if she somehow forced him to provide her with the elegant weapon. In one version of the tale she promised to leave [[Spiral]] and never return if Damakhan made her a "perfect blade to separate truth and lies." After her death the weapon passed through the hands of her followers until it was eventually given to "''the Empress herself in a later age''." The recent rehabilitation of the sword scholars has seen the Senate [[Envoy_to_the_Disciples_of_the_Tempest_Jade_Maiden#The_Labyrinth_Sword\|grant legal ownership]] of "the Labyrinth Sword" to the modern sword scholars, perhaps assuming that this weapon is Enkhurion, Sulemaine's famous blade.

	In the centuries since the formation of the [[~~Synod\|~~Synod]], there have been a handful of attempts to have Sulemaine [[recognition\|recognised]] as a [[paragon]], usually of Wisdom. In each case they have been unsuccessful - the opposition to her borderline [[Religious_crime#Heresy\|heretical]] and [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemous]] teachings has simply been too strong. Perhaps the strongest condemnation came from the writings of the exemplar [[Berechiah]] who described her as "''a murderess, motivated by overwhelming hubris and a deranged certainty that only she was capable of judging the merits of belief. If she were alive today she would be denounced as heretic and blasphemer, and rightly so. That said, the fact her followers are tolerated in the counsels of the Synod is nothing short of a miracle, so in that at least perhaps there is something to their spurious claims after all?''"		In the centuries since the formation of the [[Synod]], there have been a handful of attempts to have Sulemaine [[recognition\|recognised]] as a [[paragon]], usually of Wisdom. In each case they have been unsuccessful - the opposition to her borderline [[Religious_crime#Heresy\|heretical]] and [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemous]] teachings has simply been too strong. Perhaps the strongest condemnation came from the writings of the exemplar [[Berechiah]] who described her as "''a murderess, motivated by overwhelming hubris and a deranged certainty that only she was capable of judging the merits of belief. If she were alive today she would be denounced as heretic and blasphemer, and rightly so. That said, the fact her followers are tolerated in the counsels of the Synod is nothing short of a miracle, so in that at least perhaps there is something to their spurious claims after all?''"

	==Signs==		==Signs==

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	While she has been linked with other weapons, Sulemaine is best known as the bearer of "''Enkhurion''", a mystical blade fashioned for her by Damakhan, the master artisan of [[Spiral]]. Details of the nature of their relationship have been lost, but it is widely assumed that Sulemaine respected the [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisan's]] [[arete]]. There is some controversy as to whether Damakhan voluntarily made the blade for her of if she somehow forced him to provide her with the elegant weapon. In one version of the tale she promised to leave [[Spiral]] and never return if Damakhan made her a "perfect blade to separate truth and lies." After her death the weapon passed through the hands of her followers until it was eventually given to "''the Empress herself in a later age''." The recent rehabilitation of the sword scholars has seen the Senate [[Envoy_to_the_Disciples_of_the_Tempest_Jade_Maiden#The_Labyrinth_Sword\|grant legal ownership]] of "the Labyrinth Sword" to the modern sword scholars, perhaps assuming that this weapon is Enkhurion, Sulemaine's famous blade.		While she has been linked with other weapons, Sulemaine is best known as the bearer of "''Enkhurion''", a mystical blade fashioned for her by Damakhan, the master artisan of [[Spiral]]. Details of the nature of their relationship have been lost, but it is widely assumed that Sulemaine respected the [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisan's]] [[arete]]. There is some controversy as to whether Damakhan voluntarily made the blade for her of if she somehow forced him to provide her with the elegant weapon. In one version of the tale she promised to leave [[Spiral]] and never return if Damakhan made her a "perfect blade to separate truth and lies." After her death the weapon passed through the hands of her followers until it was eventually given to "''the Empress herself in a later age''." The recent rehabilitation of the sword scholars has seen the Senate [[Envoy_to_the_Disciples_of_the_Tempest_Jade_Maiden#The_Labyrinth_Sword\|grant legal ownership]] of "the Labyrinth Sword" to the modern sword scholars, perhaps assuming that this weapon is Enkhurion, Sulemaine's famous blade.

	In the centuries since the formation of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod\|Synod]], there have been a handful of attempts to have Sulemaine [[recognition\|recognised]] as a [[paragon]], usually of Wisdom. In each case they have been unsuccessful - the opposition to her borderline [[Religious_crime#Heresy\|heretical]] and [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemous]] teachings has simply been too strong. Perhaps the strongest condemnation came from the writings of the exemplar [[Berechiah]] who described her as "''a murderess, motivated by overwhelming hubris and a deranged certainty that only she was capable of judging the merits of belief. If she were alive today she would be denounced as heretic and blasphemer, and rightly so. That said, the fact her followers are tolerated in the counsels of the Synod is nothing short of a miracle, so in that at least perhaps there is something to their spurious claims after all?''"		In the centuries since the formation of the [[Synod\|Synod]], there have been a handful of attempts to have Sulemaine [[recognition\|recognised]] as a [[paragon]], usually of Wisdom. In each case they have been unsuccessful - the opposition to her borderline [[Religious_crime#Heresy\|heretical]] and [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemous]] teachings has simply been too strong. Perhaps the strongest condemnation came from the writings of the exemplar [[Berechiah]] who described her as "''a murderess, motivated by overwhelming hubris and a deranged certainty that only she was capable of judging the merits of belief. If she were alive today she would be denounced as heretic and blasphemer, and rightly so. That said, the fact her followers are tolerated in the counsels of the Synod is nothing short of a miracle, so in that at least perhaps there is something to their spurious claims after all?''"

	==Signs==		==Signs==
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	Just as she was in life, Sulemaine continues to be a controversial figure to this day. She is widely viewed as a murderous villain in neighbouring Highguard, but even in Urizen her actions were often widely criticised. Although the sword scholars remained true to their founder, several prominent contemporaries publicly repudiated Sulemaine and her teachings after her death. Many [[sentinel\|sentinels]] in particular, view her as a dangerous and disruptive force, one that transgressed the civility that is a hallmark of Urizen culture.		Just as she was in life, Sulemaine continues to be a controversial figure to this day. She is widely viewed as a murderous villain in neighbouring Highguard, but even in Urizen her actions were often widely criticised. Although the sword scholars remained true to their founder, several prominent contemporaries publicly repudiated Sulemaine and her teachings after her death. Many [[sentinel\|sentinels]] in particular, view her as a dangerous and disruptive force, one that transgressed the civility that is a hallmark of Urizen culture.

	Her supporters have made several attempts to rehabilitate her image in the years since her death, without much success. In 383YE, however, the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] supported a [[mandate]] [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_73\|declaring that]] "Although the Synod has not accepted that Sulemaine meets the criteria to be judged a paragon, it is clear that she taught and practised widely on the virtue of Wisdom. As such she cannot be regarded as a false paragon." This judgement came partially from a wider controversy around the [[Grey pilgrim\|grey pilgrims]] of Highguard, and partly from an ongoing [[An_ideal_for_living\|resurgence of interest]] in sword scholar philosophy. The mandate encouraged [[Mercy_is_weakness\|further activity]] in the Synod, and lead directly to a movement that has [[Mercy_is_weakness#Effective_Opposition\|greatly diminished]] the power of the Imperial Synod in Urizen.		Her supporters have made several attempts to rehabilitate her image in the years since her death, without much success. In 383YE, however, the [[Synod]] supported a [[mandate]] [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_73\|declaring that]] "Although the Synod has not accepted that Sulemaine meets the criteria to be judged a paragon, it is clear that she taught and practised widely on the virtue of Wisdom. As such she cannot be regarded as a false paragon." This judgement came partially from a wider controversy around the [[Grey pilgrim\|grey pilgrims]] of Highguard, and partly from an ongoing [[An_ideal_for_living\|resurgence of interest]] in sword scholar philosophy. The mandate encouraged [[Mercy_is_weakness\|further activity]] in the Synod, and lead directly to a movement that has [[Mercy_is_weakness#Effective_Opposition\|greatly diminished]] the power of the Imperial Synod in Urizen.

	Despite this acknowledgement by the Urizen Assembly, the Imperial Synod continues to reject the notion that Sulemaine is a paragon - or even an exemplar. The statement of Cato Hypation, supported by Urizen national assembly, [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_109\|during the Autumn Equinox 383YE]] reiterates that "''The title "Paragon of Blades" is exactly that, a title. The Synod does not currently recognise Sulemaine i Taziel as a paragon of virtue. The Urizen Assembly do not contest this.''" During that same summit, however, a much more strongly worded statement by Rafael Barossa di Tassato [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_4\|denouncing Sulemaine and her followers]] was not only supported by the General Assembly, but with a [[greater majority]] indicating that the controversy surrounding the "paragon of blades" is far from over.		Despite this acknowledgement by the Urizen Assembly, the Imperial Synod continues to reject the notion that Sulemaine is a paragon - or even an exemplar. The statement of Cato Hypation, supported by Urizen national assembly, [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_109\|during the Autumn Equinox 383YE]] reiterates that "''The title "Paragon of Blades" is exactly that, a title. The Synod does not currently recognise Sulemaine i Taziel as a paragon of virtue. The Urizen Assembly do not contest this.''" During that same summit, however, a much more strongly worded statement by Rafael Barossa di Tassato [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_4\|denouncing Sulemaine and her followers]] was not only supported by the General Assembly, but with a [[greater majority]] indicating that the controversy surrounding the "paragon of blades" is far from over.

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	At the height of their power, the temples of the sword scholars were a significant military force within Urizen. Rivalry and conflict with the citadels undermined their power, however, and by the founding years of the Empire, the sword scholars were in decline. The surviving temples fiercely opposed the notion of Urizen joining the Empire. It is said that pro-Imperial sentinels presented the [[First Empress]] with the fabled ''Enkhurion'', the very blade that Sulemaine herself had wielded, presumably a sign of the sword scholars’ defeat.		At the height of their power, the temples of the sword scholars were a significant military force within Urizen. Rivalry and conflict with the citadels undermined their power, however, and by the founding years of the Empire, the sword scholars were in decline. The surviving temples fiercely opposed the notion of Urizen joining the Empire. It is said that pro-Imperial sentinels presented the [[First Empress]] with the fabled ''Enkhurion'', the very blade that Sulemaine herself had wielded, presumably a sign of the sword scholars’ defeat.
	~~==Further Reading==~~		{{Sword Scholar Links}}
	* [[Sword ~~scholar]]~~
	* [[Return of the sword scholars]]
	* [[Cetratus and the sword scholars]] - [[Historical research]] touching on Sulemaine's life
	[[Category:Urizen]][[Category:History]]		[[Category:Urizen]][[Category:History]]

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	Just as she was in life, Sulemaine continues to be a controversial figure to this day. She is widely viewed as a murderous villain in neighbouring Highguard, but even in Urizen her actions were often widely criticised. Although the sword scholars remained true to their founder, several prominent contemporaries publicly repudiated Sulemaine and her teachings after her death. Many [[sentinel\|sentinels]] in particular, view her as a dangerous and disruptive force, one that transgressed the civility that is a hallmark of Urizen culture.		Just as she was in life, Sulemaine continues to be a controversial figure to this day. She is widely viewed as a murderous villain in neighbouring Highguard, but even in Urizen her actions were often widely criticised. Although the sword scholars remained true to their founder, several prominent contemporaries publicly repudiated Sulemaine and her teachings after her death. Many [[sentinel\|sentinels]] in particular, view her as a dangerous and disruptive force, one that transgressed the civility that is a hallmark of Urizen culture.

	Her supporters have made several attempts to rehabilitate her image in the years since her death, without much success. In 383YE, however, the [[Imperial Synod]] supported a [[mandate]] [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_73\|declaring that]] "Although the Synod has not accepted that Sulemaine meets the criteria to be judged a paragon, it is clear that she taught and practised widely on the virtue of Wisdom. As such she cannot be regarded as a false paragon." This judgement came partially from a wider controversy around the [[Grey ~~Pilgrim~~\|grey pilgrims]] of Highguard, and partly from an ongoing [[An_ideal_for_living\|resurgence of interest]] in sword scholar philosophy. The mandate encouraged [[Mercy_is_weakness\|further activity]] in the Synod, and lead directly to a movement that has [[Mercy_is_weakness#Effective_Opposition\|greatly diminished]] the power of the Imperial Synod in Urizen.		Her supporters have made several attempts to rehabilitate her image in the years since her death, without much success. In 383YE, however, the [[Imperial Synod]] supported a [[mandate]] [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_73\|declaring that]] "Although the Synod has not accepted that Sulemaine meets the criteria to be judged a paragon, it is clear that she taught and practised widely on the virtue of Wisdom. As such she cannot be regarded as a false paragon." This judgement came partially from a wider controversy around the [[Grey pilgrim\|grey pilgrims]] of Highguard, and partly from an ongoing [[An_ideal_for_living\|resurgence of interest]] in sword scholar philosophy. The mandate encouraged [[Mercy_is_weakness\|further activity]] in the Synod, and lead directly to a movement that has [[Mercy_is_weakness#Effective_Opposition\|greatly diminished]] the power of the Imperial Synod in Urizen.

	Despite this acknowledgement by the Urizen Assembly, the Imperial Synod continues to reject the notion that Sulemaine is a paragon - or even an exemplar. The statement of Cato Hypation, supported by Urizen national assembly, [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_109\|during the Autumn Equinox 383YE]] reiterates that "''The title "Paragon of Blades" is exactly that, a title. The Synod does not currently recognise Sulemaine i Taziel as a paragon of virtue. The Urizen Assembly do not contest this.''" During that same summit, however, a much more strongly worded statement by Rafael Barossa di Tassato [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_4\|denouncing Sulemaine and her followers]] was not only supported by the General Assembly, but with a [[greater majority]] indicating that the controversy surrounding the "paragon of blades" is far from over.		Despite this acknowledgement by the Urizen Assembly, the Imperial Synod continues to reject the notion that Sulemaine is a paragon - or even an exemplar. The statement of Cato Hypation, supported by Urizen national assembly, [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_109\|during the Autumn Equinox 383YE]] reiterates that "''The title "Paragon of Blades" is exactly that, a title. The Synod does not currently recognise Sulemaine i Taziel as a paragon of virtue. The Urizen Assembly do not contest this.''" During that same summit, however, a much more strongly worded statement by Rafael Barossa di Tassato [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_4\|denouncing Sulemaine and her followers]] was not only supported by the General Assembly, but with a [[greater majority]] indicating that the controversy surrounding the "paragon of blades" is far from over.

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Inspirational Tomb and Basilica

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	==Inspirational Tomb and Basilica==		==Inspirational Tomb and Basilica==
	Never having been recognised by the Imperial Synod, there is no inspirational tomb dedicated to Sulemaine. Indeed, in spite of the recent judgement there are still serious questions about whether building such an edifice would even be legal. Regardless, the whereabouts of Sulemaine's remains are currently unknown. During the Summer Solstice 385YE, there was extensive discussion of a [[ [[The_deepest_cut#Interred_With_Their_Bones\|proposal to create]] an [[Inspirational location\|inspirational tomb]] dedicated to the founder of the sword scholar movement.		Never having been recognised by the Imperial Synod, there is no inspirational tomb dedicated to Sulemaine. Indeed, in spite of the recent judgement there are still serious questions about whether building such an edifice would even be legal. Regardless, the whereabouts of Sulemaine's remains are currently unknown. During the Summer Solstice 385YE, there was extensive discussion of a [[The_deepest_cut#Interred_With_Their_Bones\|proposal to create]] an [[Inspirational location\|inspirational tomb]] dedicated to the founder of the sword scholar movement.

	==Sulemaine in Play==		==Sulemaine in Play==

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Controversy

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	Just as she was in life, Sulemaine continues to be a controversial figure to this day. She is widely viewed as a murderous villain in neighbouring Highguard, but even in Urizen her actions were often widely criticised. Although the sword scholars remained true to their founder, several prominent contemporaries publicly repudiated Sulemaine and her teachings after her death. Many [[sentinel\|sentinels]] in particular, view her as a dangerous and disruptive force, one that transgressed the civility that is a hallmark of Urizen culture.		Just as she was in life, Sulemaine continues to be a controversial figure to this day. She is widely viewed as a murderous villain in neighbouring Highguard, but even in Urizen her actions were often widely criticised. Although the sword scholars remained true to their founder, several prominent contemporaries publicly repudiated Sulemaine and her teachings after her death. Many [[sentinel\|sentinels]] in particular, view her as a dangerous and disruptive force, one that transgressed the civility that is a hallmark of Urizen culture.

	Her supporters have made several attempts to rehabilitate her image in the years since her death, without much success. In 383YE, however, the [[Imperial Synod]] supported a [[mandate]] [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_73\|declaring that]] "Although the Synod has not accepted that Sulemaine meets the criteria to be judged a paragon, it is clear that she taught and practised widely on the virtue of Wisdom. As such she cannot be regarded as a false paragon." This judgement came partially from a wider controversy around the [[Grey Pilgrim\|~~Grey~~ pilgrims]] of Highguard, and partly from an ongoing [[An_ideal_for_living\|resurgence of interest]] in sword scholar philosophy. The mandate encouraged [[Mercy_is_weakness\|further activity]] in the Synod, and lead directly to a movement that has [[Mercy_is_weakness#Effective_Opposition\|greatly diminished]] the power of the Imperial Synod in Urizen.		Her supporters have made several attempts to rehabilitate her image in the years since her death, without much success. In 383YE, however, the [[Imperial Synod]] supported a [[mandate]] [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_73\|declaring that]] "Although the Synod has not accepted that Sulemaine meets the criteria to be judged a paragon, it is clear that she taught and practised widely on the virtue of Wisdom. As such she cannot be regarded as a false paragon." This judgement came partially from a wider controversy around the [[Grey Pilgrim\|grey pilgrims]] of Highguard, and partly from an ongoing [[An_ideal_for_living\|resurgence of interest]] in sword scholar philosophy. The mandate encouraged [[Mercy_is_weakness\|further activity]] in the Synod, and lead directly to a movement that has [[Mercy_is_weakness#Effective_Opposition\|greatly diminished]] the power of the Imperial Synod in Urizen.

	Despite this acknowledgement by the Urizen Assembly, the Imperial Synod continues to reject the notion that Sulemaine is a paragon - or even an exemplar. The statement of Cato Hypation, supported by Urizen national assembly, [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_109\|during the Autumn Equinox 383YE]] reiterates that "''The title "Paragon of Blades" is exactly that, a title. The Synod does not currently recognise Sulemaine i Taziel as a paragon of virtue. The Urizen Assembly do not contest this.''" During that same summit, however, a much more strongly worded statement by Rafael Barossa di Tassato [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_4\|denouncing Sulemaine and her followers]] was not only supported by the General Assembly, but with a [[greater majority]] indicating that the controversy surrounding the "paragon of blades" is far from over.		Despite this acknowledgement by the Urizen Assembly, the Imperial Synod continues to reject the notion that Sulemaine is a paragon - or even an exemplar. The statement of Cato Hypation, supported by Urizen national assembly, [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_109\|during the Autumn Equinox 383YE]] reiterates that "''The title "Paragon of Blades" is exactly that, a title. The Synod does not currently recognise Sulemaine i Taziel as a paragon of virtue. The Urizen Assembly do not contest this.''" During that same summit, however, a much more strongly worded statement by Rafael Barossa di Tassato [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_4\|denouncing Sulemaine and her followers]] was not only supported by the General Assembly, but with a [[greater majority]] indicating that the controversy surrounding the "paragon of blades" is far from over.

Dre at 15:34, 3 August 2023

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Inspirational Tomb and Basilica

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	==Inspirational Tomb and Basilica==		==Inspirational Tomb and Basilica==
	Never having been recognised by the Imperial Synod, there is no inspirational tomb dedicated to Sulemaine. Indeed, in spite of the recent judgement there are still serious questions about whether building such an edifice would even be legal. Regardless, the whereabouts of Sulemaine's remains are currently unknown.		Never having been recognised by the Imperial Synod, there is no inspirational tomb dedicated to Sulemaine. Indeed, in spite of the recent judgement there are still serious questions about whether building such an edifice would even be legal. Regardless, the whereabouts of Sulemaine's remains are currently unknown. During the Summer Solstice 385YE, there was extensive discussion of a [[ [[The_deepest_cut#Interred_With_Their_Bones\|proposal to create]] an [[Inspirational location\|inspirational tomb]] dedicate to the founder of the sword scholar movement.

	==Sulemaine in Play==		==Sulemaine in Play==

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	<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><box>'''Words of Sulemaine'''<br>		<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><box>'''Words of Sulemaine'''<br>
	There are currently no reputable documents actually penned by Sulemaine herself, but her "wisdom" has been preserved by her followers and passed down within the temples inspired by her memory. These phrases are commonly attributed to Sulemaine, and allegedly encompass much of her cruel philosophy.<br><br>		There are currently no reputable documents actually penned by Sulemaine herself, but her "wisdom" has been preserved by her followers and passed down within the temples inspired by her memory. These phrases are commonly attributed to Sulemaine, and allegedly encompass much of her cruel philosophy.<br><br>
	"The soul is blade; properly wielded, one strike can change the world"<br>		"The soul is a blade; properly wielded, one strike can change the world"<br>
	“If you love a thing, be prepared to destroy it. Only then are you strong enough to protect it.”<br>		“If you love a thing, be prepared to destroy it. Only then are you strong enough to protect it.”<br>
	“To serve another is to be the blade in their hands – do not question, only cut.”<br>		“To serve another is to be the blade in their hands – do not question, only cut.”<br>

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Always a controversial figure, in recent years the Imperal Synod upheld several [[judgement\|judgements]] relating to the historical figure Sulemaine. Perhaps the most important was made in Summer 383YE when Aspar of Urizen enacted a [[mandate]] that [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_73\|declared]] that ''it is clear that she taught and practised widely on the virtue of Wisdom'' and that "''she cannot be regarded as a false paragon.'' Following that judgement and the ensuing mandate, the religious historians of the [[Lepidus#Heirs_of_Lepidus\|Heirs of Lepidus]] have published their combined notes on the history of the woman regarded as the first sword scholar, in part to ensure everyone is aware of where the controversy lies.		Always a controversial figure, in [[Return_of_the_sword_scholars\|recent years]] the Imperal Synod upheld several [[judgement\|judgements]] relating to the historical figure Sulemaine. Perhaps the most important was made in Summer 383YE when Aspar of Urizen enacted a [[mandate]] that [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_73\|declared]] that ''it is clear that she taught and practised widely on the virtue of Wisdom'' and that "''she cannot be regarded as a false paragon.'' Following that judgement and the ensuing mandate, the religious historians of the [[Lepidus#Heirs_of_Lepidus\|Heirs of Lepidus]] have published their combined notes on the history of the woman regarded as the first sword scholar, in part to ensure everyone is aware of where the controversy lies.
	==Virtue==		==Virtue==
	Sulemaine, daughter of Taziel is not recognised as a [[Paragons and exemplars\|paragon or exemplar]] of [[the Way]] despite the efforts of her followers. These followers, particularly the [[Sword scholar\|sword scholars]], often associate her with [[Wisdom]] but there is little consensus among theologians who have made a study of her teachings. Some see a strong element of [[Ambition]] or even [[Courage]] in her work, others point to darker spiritual forces and contend that her extreme criticism of outside ideas aligns her more strongly with the false spiritual presences of [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Anarchy\|Anarchy]] or [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Hatred\|Hatred]] than any more wholesome force.		Sulemaine, daughter of Taziel is not recognised as a [[Paragons and exemplars\|paragon or exemplar]] of [[the Way]] despite the efforts of her followers. These followers, particularly the [[Sword scholar\|sword scholars]], often associate her with [[Wisdom]] but there is little consensus among theologians who have made a study of her teachings. Some see a strong element of [[Ambition]] or even [[Courage]] in her work, others point to darker spiritual forces and contend that her extreme criticism of outside ideas aligns her more strongly with the false spiritual presences of [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Anarchy\|Anarchy]] or [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Hatred\|Hatred]] than any more wholesome force.

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	While she has been linked with other weapons, Sulemaine is best known as the bearer of "''Enkhurion''", a mystical blade fashioned for her by Damakhan, the master artisan of [[Spiral]]. Details of the nature of their relationship have been lost, but it is widely assumed that Sulemaine respected the [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisan's]] [[arete]]. There is some controversy as to whether Damakhan voluntarily made the blade for her of if she somehow forced him to provide her with the elegant weapon. In one version of the tale she promised to leave [[Spiral]] and never return if Damakhan made her a "perfect blade to separate truth and lies." After her death the weapon passed through the hands of her followers until it was eventually given to "''the Empress herself in a later age''." The recent rehabilitation of the sword scholars has seen the Senate [[Envoy_to_the_Disciples_of_the_Tempest_Jade_Maiden#The_Labyrinth_Sword\|grant legal ownership]] of "the Labyrinth Sword" to the modern sword scholars, perhaps assuming that this weapon is Enkhurion, Sulemaine's famous blade.		While she has been linked with other weapons, Sulemaine is best known as the bearer of "''Enkhurion''", a mystical blade fashioned for her by Damakhan, the master artisan of [[Spiral]]. Details of the nature of their relationship have been lost, but it is widely assumed that Sulemaine respected the [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisan's]] [[arete]]. There is some controversy as to whether Damakhan voluntarily made the blade for her of if she somehow forced him to provide her with the elegant weapon. In one version of the tale she promised to leave [[Spiral]] and never return if Damakhan made her a "perfect blade to separate truth and lies." After her death the weapon passed through the hands of her followers until it was eventually given to "''the Empress herself in a later age''." The recent rehabilitation of the sword scholars has seen the Senate [[Envoy_to_the_Disciples_of_the_Tempest_Jade_Maiden#The_Labyrinth_Sword\|grant legal ownership]] of "the Labyrinth Sword" to the modern sword scholars, perhaps assuming that this weapon is Enkhurion, Sulemaine's famous blade.

	In the centuries since the formation of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod\|Synod]], there have been a handful of attempts to have Sulemaine [[recognition\|recognised]] as a [[paragon]], usually of Wisdom. In each case they have been unsuccessful - the opposition to her borderline [[Religious_crime#Heresy\|heretical]] and [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemous]] teachings has simply been too strong. Perhaps the strongest condemnation came from the writings of the exemplar [[Berechiah]] who described her as "''a murderess, motivated by overwhelming hubris and a deranged certainty that only she was capable of judging the merits of belief. If she were alive today she would be denounced as heretic and blasphemer, and rightly so. That said, the fact her followers are tolerated in the counsels of the Synod is nothing short of a miracle, so in that at least perhaps there is something to their spurious claims after all?''"		In the centuries since the formation of the [[Synod\|Synod]], there have been a handful of attempts to have Sulemaine [[recognition\|recognised]] as a [[paragon]], usually of Wisdom. In each case they have been unsuccessful - the opposition to her borderline [[Religious_crime#Heresy\|heretical]] and [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemous]] teachings has simply been too strong. Perhaps the strongest condemnation came from the writings of the exemplar [[Berechiah]] who described her as "''a murderess, motivated by overwhelming hubris and a deranged certainty that only she was capable of judging the merits of belief. If she were alive today she would be denounced as heretic and blasphemer, and rightly so. That said, the fact her followers are tolerated in the counsels of the Synod is nothing short of a miracle, so in that at least perhaps there is something to their spurious claims after all?''"

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	Just as she was in life, Sulemaine continues to be a controversial figure to this day. She is widely viewed as a murderous villain in neighbouring Highguard, but even in Urizen her actions were often widely criticised. Although the sword scholars remained true to their founder, several prominent contemporaries publicly repudiated Sulemaine and her teachings after her death. Many [[sentinel\|sentinels]] in particular, view her as a dangerous and disruptive force, one that transgressed the civility that is a hallmark of Urizen culture.		Just as she was in life, Sulemaine continues to be a controversial figure to this day. She is widely viewed as a murderous villain in neighbouring Highguard, but even in Urizen her actions were often widely criticised. Although the sword scholars remained true to their founder, several prominent contemporaries publicly repudiated Sulemaine and her teachings after her death. Many [[sentinel\|sentinels]] in particular, view her as a dangerous and disruptive force, one that transgressed the civility that is a hallmark of Urizen culture.

	Her supporters have made several attempts to rehabilitate her image in the years since her death, without much success. In 383YE, however, the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] supported a [[mandate]] [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_73\|declaring that]] "Although the Synod has not accepted that Sulemaine meets the criteria to be judged a paragon, it is clear that she taught and practised widely on the virtue of Wisdom. As such she cannot be regarded as a false paragon." This judgement came partially from a wider controversy around the [[Grey pilgrim\|grey pilgrims]] of Highguard, and partly from an ongoing [[An_ideal_for_living\|resurgence of interest]] in sword scholar philosophy. The mandate encouraged [[Mercy_is_weakness\|further activity]] in the Synod, and lead directly to a movement that has [[Mercy_is_weakness#Effective_Opposition\|greatly diminished]] the power of the Imperial Synod in Urizen.		Her supporters have made several attempts to rehabilitate her image in the years since her death, without much success. In 383YE, however, the [[Synod]] supported a [[mandate]] [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_73\|declaring that]] "Although the Synod has not accepted that Sulemaine meets the criteria to be judged a paragon, it is clear that she taught and practised widely on the virtue of Wisdom. As such she cannot be regarded as a false paragon." This judgement came partially from a wider controversy around the [[Grey pilgrim\|grey pilgrims]] of Highguard, and partly from an ongoing [[An_ideal_for_living\|resurgence of interest]] in sword scholar philosophy. The mandate encouraged [[Mercy_is_weakness\|further activity]] in the Synod, and lead directly to a movement that has [[Mercy_is_weakness#Effective_Opposition\|greatly diminished]] the power of the Imperial Synod in Urizen.

	Despite this acknowledgement by the Urizen Assembly, the Imperial Synod continues to reject the notion that Sulemaine is a paragon - or even an exemplar. The statement of Cato Hypation, supported by Urizen national assembly, [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_109\|during the Autumn Equinox 383YE]] reiterates that "''The title "Paragon of Blades" is exactly that, a title. The Synod does not currently recognise Sulemaine i Taziel as a paragon of virtue. The Urizen Assembly do not contest this.''" During that same summit, however, a much more strongly worded statement by Rafael Barossa di Tassato [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_4\|denouncing Sulemaine and her followers]] was not only supported by the General Assembly, but with a [[greater majority]] indicating that the controversy surrounding the "paragon of blades" is far from over.		Despite this acknowledgement by the Urizen Assembly, the Imperial Synod continues to reject the notion that Sulemaine is a paragon - or even an exemplar. The statement of Cato Hypation, supported by Urizen national assembly, [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_109\|during the Autumn Equinox 383YE]] reiterates that "''The title "Paragon of Blades" is exactly that, a title. The Synod does not currently recognise Sulemaine i Taziel as a paragon of virtue. The Urizen Assembly do not contest this.''" During that same summit, however, a much more strongly worded statement by Rafael Barossa di Tassato [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_4\|denouncing Sulemaine and her followers]] was not only supported by the General Assembly, but with a [[greater majority]] indicating that the controversy surrounding the "paragon of blades" is far from over.

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	Just as she was in life, Sulemaine continues to be a controversial figure to this day. She is widely viewed as a murderous villain in neighbouring Highguard, but even in Urizen her actions were often widely criticised. Although the sword scholars remained true to their founder, several prominent contemporaries publicly repudiated Sulemaine and her teachings after her death. Many [[sentinel\|sentinels]] in particular, view her as a dangerous and disruptive force, one that transgressed the civility that is a hallmark of Urizen culture.		Just as she was in life, Sulemaine continues to be a controversial figure to this day. She is widely viewed as a murderous villain in neighbouring Highguard, but even in Urizen her actions were often widely criticised. Although the sword scholars remained true to their founder, several prominent contemporaries publicly repudiated Sulemaine and her teachings after her death. Many [[sentinel\|sentinels]] in particular, view her as a dangerous and disruptive force, one that transgressed the civility that is a hallmark of Urizen culture.

	Her supporters have made several attempts to rehabilitate her image in the years since her death, without much success. In 383YE, however, the [[Imperial Synod]] supported a [[mandate]] [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_73\|declaring that]] "Although the Synod has not accepted that Sulemaine meets the criteria to be judged a paragon, it is clear that she taught and practised widely on the virtue of Wisdom. As such she cannot be regarded as a false paragon." This judgement came partially from a wider controversy around the [[Grey ~~Pilgrim~~\|grey pilgrims]] of Highguard, and partly from an ongoing [[An_ideal_for_living\|resurgence of interest]] in sword scholar philosophy. The mandate encouraged [[Mercy_is_weakness\|further activity]] in the Synod, and lead directly to a movement that has [[Mercy_is_weakness#Effective_Opposition\|greatly diminished]] the power of the Imperial Synod in Urizen.		Her supporters have made several attempts to rehabilitate her image in the years since her death, without much success. In 383YE, however, the [[Imperial Synod]] supported a [[mandate]] [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_73\|declaring that]] "Although the Synod has not accepted that Sulemaine meets the criteria to be judged a paragon, it is clear that she taught and practised widely on the virtue of Wisdom. As such she cannot be regarded as a false paragon." This judgement came partially from a wider controversy around the [[Grey pilgrim\|grey pilgrims]] of Highguard, and partly from an ongoing [[An_ideal_for_living\|resurgence of interest]] in sword scholar philosophy. The mandate encouraged [[Mercy_is_weakness\|further activity]] in the Synod, and lead directly to a movement that has [[Mercy_is_weakness#Effective_Opposition\|greatly diminished]] the power of the Imperial Synod in Urizen.

	Despite this acknowledgement by the Urizen Assembly, the Imperial Synod continues to reject the notion that Sulemaine is a paragon - or even an exemplar. The statement of Cato Hypation, supported by Urizen national assembly, [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_109\|during the Autumn Equinox 383YE]] reiterates that "''The title "Paragon of Blades" is exactly that, a title. The Synod does not currently recognise Sulemaine i Taziel as a paragon of virtue. The Urizen Assembly do not contest this.''" During that same summit, however, a much more strongly worded statement by Rafael Barossa di Tassato [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_4\|denouncing Sulemaine and her followers]] was not only supported by the General Assembly, but with a [[greater majority]] indicating that the controversy surrounding the "paragon of blades" is far from over.		Despite this acknowledgement by the Urizen Assembly, the Imperial Synod continues to reject the notion that Sulemaine is a paragon - or even an exemplar. The statement of Cato Hypation, supported by Urizen national assembly, [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_109\|during the Autumn Equinox 383YE]] reiterates that "''The title "Paragon of Blades" is exactly that, a title. The Synod does not currently recognise Sulemaine i Taziel as a paragon of virtue. The Urizen Assembly do not contest this.''" During that same summit, however, a much more strongly worded statement by Rafael Barossa di Tassato [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_4\|denouncing Sulemaine and her followers]] was not only supported by the General Assembly, but with a [[greater majority]] indicating that the controversy surrounding the "paragon of blades" is far from over.

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	Just as she was in life, Sulemaine continues to be a controversial figure to this day. She is widely viewed as a murderous villain in neighbouring Highguard, but even in Urizen her actions were often widely criticised. Although the sword scholars remained true to their founder, several prominent contemporaries publicly repudiated Sulemaine and her teachings after her death. Many [[sentinel\|sentinels]] in particular, view her as a dangerous and disruptive force, one that transgressed the civility that is a hallmark of Urizen culture.		Just as she was in life, Sulemaine continues to be a controversial figure to this day. She is widely viewed as a murderous villain in neighbouring Highguard, but even in Urizen her actions were often widely criticised. Although the sword scholars remained true to their founder, several prominent contemporaries publicly repudiated Sulemaine and her teachings after her death. Many [[sentinel\|sentinels]] in particular, view her as a dangerous and disruptive force, one that transgressed the civility that is a hallmark of Urizen culture.

	Her supporters have made several attempts to rehabilitate her image in the years since her death, without much success. In 383YE, however, the [[Imperial Synod]] supported a [[mandate]] [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_73\|declaring that]] "Although the Synod has not accepted that Sulemaine meets the criteria to be judged a paragon, it is clear that she taught and practised widely on the virtue of Wisdom. As such she cannot be regarded as a false paragon." This judgement came partially from a wider controversy around the [[Grey Pilgrim\|~~Grey~~ pilgrims]] of Highguard, and partly from an ongoing [[An_ideal_for_living\|resurgence of interest]] in sword scholar philosophy. The mandate encouraged [[Mercy_is_weakness\|further activity]] in the Synod, and lead directly to a movement that has [[Mercy_is_weakness#Effective_Opposition\|greatly diminished]] the power of the Imperial Synod in Urizen.		Her supporters have made several attempts to rehabilitate her image in the years since her death, without much success. In 383YE, however, the [[Imperial Synod]] supported a [[mandate]] [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_73\|declaring that]] "Although the Synod has not accepted that Sulemaine meets the criteria to be judged a paragon, it is clear that she taught and practised widely on the virtue of Wisdom. As such she cannot be regarded as a false paragon." This judgement came partially from a wider controversy around the [[Grey Pilgrim\|grey pilgrims]] of Highguard, and partly from an ongoing [[An_ideal_for_living\|resurgence of interest]] in sword scholar philosophy. The mandate encouraged [[Mercy_is_weakness\|further activity]] in the Synod, and lead directly to a movement that has [[Mercy_is_weakness#Effective_Opposition\|greatly diminished]] the power of the Imperial Synod in Urizen.

	Despite this acknowledgement by the Urizen Assembly, the Imperial Synod continues to reject the notion that Sulemaine is a paragon - or even an exemplar. The statement of Cato Hypation, supported by Urizen national assembly, [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_109\|during the Autumn Equinox 383YE]] reiterates that "''The title "Paragon of Blades" is exactly that, a title. The Synod does not currently recognise Sulemaine i Taziel as a paragon of virtue. The Urizen Assembly do not contest this.''" During that same summit, however, a much more strongly worded statement by Rafael Barossa di Tassato [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_4\|denouncing Sulemaine and her followers]] was not only supported by the General Assembly, but with a [[greater majority]] indicating that the controversy surrounding the "paragon of blades" is far from over.		Despite this acknowledgement by the Urizen Assembly, the Imperial Synod continues to reject the notion that Sulemaine is a paragon - or even an exemplar. The statement of Cato Hypation, supported by Urizen national assembly, [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_109\|during the Autumn Equinox 383YE]] reiterates that "''The title "Paragon of Blades" is exactly that, a title. The Synod does not currently recognise Sulemaine i Taziel as a paragon of virtue. The Urizen Assembly do not contest this.''" During that same summit, however, a much more strongly worded statement by Rafael Barossa di Tassato [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_4\|denouncing Sulemaine and her followers]] was not only supported by the General Assembly, but with a [[greater majority]] indicating that the controversy surrounding the "paragon of blades" is far from over.