The Mountain - Revision history

Beeswax at 11:33, 10 September 2025

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	<tr><td>2 </td><td>'''Karnet''' Wall-Builder</td></tr>		<tr><td>2 </td><td>'''Karnet''' Wall-Builder</td></tr>
	<tr><td>3 </td><td>'''Teallack''' Pass-Foil</td></tr>		<tr><td>3 </td><td>'''Teallack''' Pass-Foil</td></tr>
	<tr><td>3 </td><td>'''Helveyn''' Stands-Sentinel</td></tr>		<tr><td>4 </td><td>'''Helveyn''' Stands-Sentinel</td></tr>
	<tr><td>3 </td><td>'''Bennavis''' Hard-Won</td></tr>		<tr><td>5 </td><td>'''Bennavis''' Hard-Won</td></tr>
	<tr><td>3 </td><td>'''Never-Moved'''</td></tr>		<tr><td>6 </td><td>'''Never-Moved'''</td></tr>
	<tr><td>3 </td><td>'''Makdewi''' Last-Reach</td></tr>		<tr><td>7 </td><td>'''Makdewi''' Last-Reach</td></tr>
	<tr><td>3 </td><td>'''Skavel''' Snap-Rope</td></tr>		<tr><td>8 </td><td>'''Skavel''' Snap-Rope</td></tr>
	<tr><td>3 </td><td>'''Fauer''' Sword-Breaker</td></tr>		<tr><td>9 </td><td>'''Fauer''' Sword-Breaker</td></tr>
	<tr><td>3 </td><td>'''Krauchin''' Sets-Askew</td></tr>		<tr><td>10 </td><td>'''Krauchin''' Sets-Askew</td></tr>
	</table></div>		</table></div>
	The Mountain is often also used to represent the end of a quest; the object, achievement, or outcome desired by the ritualist to reach which requires great effort, strife, and toil.		The Mountain is often also used to represent the end of a quest; the object, achievement, or outcome desired by the ritualist to reach which requires great effort, strife, and toil.

Rafferty at 11:31, 10 September 2025

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	===Invoking the Mountain in magic===		===Invoking the Mountain in magic===
	The Mountain is invoked where a ritualist wishes to represent or call on a great obstacle or hindrance to forward progress. Before a battle, the opposing force might be represented by the Mountain; equally the Mountain is often used in curses to represent great difficulty or struggle for the target of the curse.		The Mountain is invoked where a ritualist wishes to represent or call on a great obstacle or hindrance to forward progress. Before a battle, the opposing force might be represented by the Mountain; equally the Mountain is often used in curses to represent great difficulty or struggle for the target of the curse.

	~~The Mountain is often also used to represent the end of a quest; the object, achievement, or outcome desired by the ritualist to reach which requires great effort, strife, and toil.~~

	~~===Tulpas of the Mountain===~~
	Tulpas of the Mountain take many forms but are often known to appear near bridges, crossroads, or gates. There they will demand any who pass to answer a riddle or perform a small task; only those who succeed will be permitted to pass without further harassment. They do not appear to take any pleasure in their task, regarding it instead as a duty.
	<div style="width: 400px; float: right; clear: right; margin-left:10px;">		<div style="width: 400px; float: right; clear: right; margin-left:10px;">
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Stars of the Mountain.png\|align=left\|width=400}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Stars of the Mountain.png\|align=left\|width=400}}
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	<tr><td>3 </td><td>'''Krauchin''' Sets-Askew</td></tr>		<tr><td>3 </td><td>'''Krauchin''' Sets-Askew</td></tr>
	</table></div>		</table></div>
			The Mountain is often also used to represent the end of a quest; the object, achievement, or outcome desired by the ritualist to reach which requires great effort, strife, and toil.

			===Tulpas of the Mountain===
			Tulpas of the Mountain take many forms but are often known to appear near bridges, crossroads, or gates. There they will demand any who pass to answer a riddle or perform a small task; only those who succeed will be permitted to pass without further harassment. They do not appear to take any pleasure in their task, regarding it instead as a duty.

	===Stars of the Mountain===		===Stars of the Mountain===
	Ten stars make up the Mountain. As of Summer 387YE, these names and titles are known to Imperial astronomancers. They might be evoked specifically during rituals that draw on the power of the constellation.		Ten stars make up the Mountain. As of Summer 387YE, these names and titles are known to Imperial astronomancers. They might be evoked specifically during rituals that draw on the power of the constellation.

Rafferty at 11:31, 10 September 2025

2025-09-10T11:31:34Z

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	Following the Summer Solstice 387YE. Astronomancers across the Empire became aware of the names and titles of the individual stars that make up the Mountain. It seems likely that a coven performed a divinatory ritual during the Solstice to commune with the constellation, and that one of the side effects was the wider revelation of these names. Where these names come from, and what they mean for a wider understanding of astronomancy, is unclear but a matter of some discussion.		Following the Summer Solstice 387YE. Astronomancers across the Empire became aware of the names and titles of the individual stars that make up the Mountain. It seems likely that a coven performed a divinatory ritual during the Solstice to commune with the constellation, and that one of the side effects was the wider revelation of these names. Where these names come from, and what they mean for a wider understanding of astronomancy, is unclear but a matter of some discussion.
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=MountainIllustrationInk.JPG\|title=The Mountain (Illus.)\|align=right\|width=269\|height=240}}
	===Symbolism===		===Symbolism===
	In Urizen there is a saying – "you can only go around the mountain". The Mountain represents obstacles, delays, and difficulties; things that must be worked around or problems that have no easy solution. The Mountain can represent a puzzle, an intractable trial, or an impossible decision; but whatever it is, you cannot ignore it – you can only go around it.		In Urizen there is a saying – "you can only go around the mountain". The Mountain represents obstacles, delays, and difficulties; things that must be worked around or problems that have no easy solution. The Mountain can represent a puzzle, an intractable trial, or an impossible decision; but whatever it is, you cannot ignore it – you can only go around it.
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	The Mountain is often also used to represent the end of a quest; the object, achievement, or outcome desired by the ritualist to reach which requires great effort, strife, and toil.		The Mountain is often also used to represent the end of a quest; the object, achievement, or outcome desired by the ritualist to reach which requires great effort, strife, and toil.
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=MountainIllustrationInk.JPG\|title=The Mountain (Illus.)\|align=right\|width=269\|height=240}}~~
	===Tulpas of the Mountain===		===Tulpas of the Mountain===
	Tulpas of the Mountain take many forms but are often known to appear near bridges, crossroads, or gates. There they will demand any who pass to answer a riddle or perform a small task; only those who succeed will be permitted to pass without further harassment. They do not appear to take any pleasure in their task, regarding it instead as a duty.		Tulpas of the Mountain take many forms but are often known to appear near bridges, crossroads, or gates. There they will demand any who pass to answer a riddle or perform a small task; only those who succeed will be permitted to pass without further harassment. They do not appear to take any pleasure in their task, regarding it instead as a duty.

Rafferty: /* Tulpas of the Mountain */

2025-09-10T11:29:09Z

Tulpas of the Mountain

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 {{CaptionedImage|file=MountainIllustrationInk.JPG|title=The Mountain (Illus.)|align=right|width=269|height=240}}
 ===Tulpas of the Mountain===
 Tulpas of the Mountain take many forms but are often known to appear near bridges, crossroads, or gates. There they will demand any who pass to answer a riddle or perform a small task; only those who succeed will be permitted to pass without further harassment. They do not appear to take any pleasure in their task, regarding it instead as a duty.
 ===Alignment===
 Ritualists who come close to the Mountain in ritual report that they are often overwhelmed by a feeling of immobility and obstreperousness. They become awkward, uncommunicative, unfriendly and wilfully difficult.

Rafferty: /* The Constellation */

2025-09-10T11:25:10Z

The Constellation

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	===The Constellation===		===The Constellation===
	The Mountain is formed of ten stars and appears low to the horizon. Whilst the ‘peak’ is visible throughout the year, the constellation is partially obscured during the winter months, only completely rising in to view during the late spring and summer.		The Mountain is formed of ten stars and appears low to the horizon. Whilst the ‘peak’ is visible throughout the year, the constellation is partially obscured during the winter months, only completely rising in to view during the late spring and summer.


			Following the Summer Solstice 387YE. Astronomancers across the Empire became aware of the names and titles of the individual stars that make up the Mountain. It seems likely that a coven performed a divinatory ritual during the Solstice to commune with the constellation, and that one of the side effects was the wider revelation of these names. Where these names come from, and what they mean for a wider understanding of astronomancy, is unclear but a matter of some discussion.

	===Symbolism===		===Symbolism===
	In Urizen there is a saying – "you can only go around the mountain". The Mountain represents obstacles, delays, and difficulties; things that must be worked around or problems that have no easy solution. The Mountain can represent a puzzle, an intractable trial, or an impossible decision; but whatever it is, you cannot ignore it – you can only go around it.		In Urizen there is a saying – "you can only go around the mountain". The Mountain represents obstacles, delays, and difficulties; things that must be worked around or problems that have no easy solution. The Mountain can represent a puzzle, an intractable trial, or an impossible decision; but whatever it is, you cannot ignore it – you can only go around it.

GuiltyConscience at 10:37, 19 August 2019

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=MountainConstellation.JPG\|title=The Mountain (Constellation)\|align=left\|width=269\|height=240}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=MountainConstellation.JPG\|title=The Mountain (Constellation)\|align=left\|width=269\|height=240}}
	===The Law===		===The Law===
	Things are ~~not easy~~		Things are Not Easy
	===The Constellation===		===The Constellation===
	The Mountain is formed of ten stars and appears low to the horizon. Whilst the ‘peak’ is visible throughout the year, the constellation is partially obscured during the winter months, only completely rising in to view during the late spring and summer.		The Mountain is formed of ten stars and appears low to the horizon. Whilst the ‘peak’ is visible throughout the year, the constellation is partially obscured during the winter months, only completely rising in to view during the late spring and summer.
	===Symbolism===		===Symbolism===
	in Urizen there is a saying – "you can only go around the mountain". The ~~mountain~~ represents obstacles delays and difficulties; things that must be worked around or problems that have no easy solution. The ~~mountain~~ can represent a puzzle, ~~and~~ intractable trial, or an impossible decision; but whatever it is, you cannot ignore it – you can only go around it.		In Urizen there is a saying – "you can only go around the mountain". The Mountain represents obstacles, delays, and difficulties; things that must be worked around or problems that have no easy solution. The Mountain can represent a puzzle, an intractable trial, or an impossible decision; but whatever it is, you cannot ignore it – you can only go around it.

	The ~~mountain~~ can also mean great reward in return for great toil – such as those who work in mines in such mountains. The ~~mountain~~ tells us there is no easy life or free lunch - anything worth having is worth fighting for.		The Mountain can also mean great reward in return for great toil – such as those who work in mines in such mountains. The Mountain tells us there is no easy life or free lunch - anything worth having is worth fighting for.

	===Invoking ~~The~~ Mountain in magic===		===Invoking the Mountain in magic===
	~~the mountain~~ is invoked where ritualist wishes to represent or call on a great obstacle or hindrance to forward progress. Before a battle, the opposing force might be represented by the ~~mountain~~; equally the ~~mountain~~ is often used in curses to represent great difficulty or struggle for the target of the curse.		The Mountain is invoked where a ritualist wishes to represent or call on a great obstacle or hindrance to forward progress. Before a battle, the opposing force might be represented by the Mountain; equally the Mountain is often used in curses to represent great difficulty or struggle for the target of the curse.

	The ~~mountain~~ is often also used to represent the end of a quest; the object, achievement, or outcome desired by the ritualist to reach which requires great effort, strife, and toil.		The Mountain is often also used to represent the end of a quest; the object, achievement, or outcome desired by the ritualist to reach which requires great effort, strife, and toil.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=MountainIllustrationInk.JPG\|title=The Mountain (Illus.)\|align=right\|width=269\|height=240}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=MountainIllustrationInk.JPG\|title=The Mountain (Illus.)\|align=right\|width=269\|height=240}}
	===Tulpas of the Mountain===		===Tulpas of the Mountain===
	~~Tulpa is~~ of the ~~mountain~~ take many forms but are often known to appear near bridges, ~~Crossroads~~, or gates. There they will demand any who pass answer riddle or perform a small task; only those who succeed will be permitted to pass without further harassment. They do not appear to take any pleasure in their task regarding it instead as a duty.		Tulpas of the Mountain take many forms but are often known to appear near bridges, crossroads, or gates. There they will demand any who pass to answer a riddle or perform a small task; only those who succeed will be permitted to pass without further harassment. They do not appear to take any pleasure in their task, regarding it instead as a duty.
	===Alignment===		===Alignment===
	Ritualists who come close to the ~~mountain~~ in ritual report that ~~often,~~ they are overwhelmed by a feeling of immobility and obstreperousness. They become awkward, uncommunicative, unfriendly and wilfully difficult.		Ritualists who come close to the Mountain in ritual report that they are often overwhelmed by a feeling of immobility and obstreperousness. They become awkward, uncommunicative, unfriendly and wilfully difficult.

	{{Category:Constellation}}		{{Category:Constellation}}
	[[Category:Astronomancy]]		[[Category:Astronomancy]]

Gereon: Add Constellation category as template

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Add Constellation category as template

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	Ritualists who come close to the mountain in ritual report that often, they are overwhelmed by a feeling of immobility and obstreperousness. They become awkward, uncommunicative, unfriendly and wilfully difficult.		Ritualists who come close to the mountain in ritual report that often, they are overwhelmed by a feeling of immobility and obstreperousness. They become awkward, uncommunicative, unfriendly and wilfully difficult.

			{{Category:Constellation}}
	[[Category:Astronomancy]]		[[Category:Astronomancy]]

Rafferty: /* Symbolism */

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Symbolism

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	The Mountain is formed of ten stars and appears low to the horizon. Whilst the ‘peak’ is visible throughout the year, the constellation is partially obscured during the winter months, only completely rising in to view during the late spring and summer.		The Mountain is formed of ten stars and appears low to the horizon. Whilst the ‘peak’ is visible throughout the year, the constellation is partially obscured during the winter months, only completely rising in to view during the late spring and summer.
	===Symbolism===		===Symbolism===
	in Urizen there is a saying – "you can only go around the mountain". The mountain represents obstacles delays and difficulties; things that must be worked around or problems that have no easy solution. The mountain can represent a puzzle, and intractable ~~file~~, or an impossible decision; but whatever it is, you cannot ignore it – you can only go around it.		in Urizen there is a saying – "you can only go around the mountain". The mountain represents obstacles delays and difficulties; things that must be worked around or problems that have no easy solution. The mountain can represent a puzzle, and intractable trial, or an impossible decision; but whatever it is, you cannot ignore it – you can only go around it.

	The mountain can also mean great reward in return for great toil – such as those who work in mines in such mountains. The mountain tells us there is no easy life or free lunch - anything worth having is worth fighting for.		The mountain can also mean great reward in return for great toil – such as those who work in mines in such mountains. The mountain tells us there is no easy life or free lunch - anything worth having is worth fighting for.

	===Invoking The Mountain in magic===		===Invoking The Mountain in magic===
	the mountain is invoked where ritualist wishes to represent or call on a great obstacle or hindrance to forward progress. Before a battle, the opposing force might be represented by the mountain; equally the mountain is often used in curses to represent great difficulty or struggle for the target of the curse.		the mountain is invoked where ritualist wishes to represent or call on a great obstacle or hindrance to forward progress. Before a battle, the opposing force might be represented by the mountain; equally the mountain is often used in curses to represent great difficulty or struggle for the target of the curse.

Rafferty: /* Symbolism= */

2013-03-23T22:44:19Z

Symbolism=

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	===The Constellation===		===The Constellation===
	The Mountain is formed of ten stars and appears low to the horizon. Whilst the ‘peak’ is visible throughout the year, the constellation is partially obscured during the winter months, only completely rising in to view during the late spring and summer.		The Mountain is formed of ten stars and appears low to the horizon. Whilst the ‘peak’ is visible throughout the year, the constellation is partially obscured during the winter months, only completely rising in to view during the late spring and summer.
	==Symbolism===		===Symbolism===
	in Urizen there is a saying – "you can only go around the mountain". The mountain represents obstacles delays and difficulties; things that must be worked around or problems that have no easy solution. The mountain can represent a puzzle, and intractable file, or an impossible decision; but whatever it is, you cannot ignore it – you can only go around it.		in Urizen there is a saying – "you can only go around the mountain". The mountain represents obstacles delays and difficulties; things that must be worked around or problems that have no easy solution. The mountain can represent a puzzle, and intractable file, or an impossible decision; but whatever it is, you cannot ignore it – you can only go around it.

Rafferty at 22:43, 23 March 2013

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-he Mountain is formed of ten stars and appears low to the horizon. Whilst the ‘peak’ is visible throughout the year, the constellation is partially obscured during the winter months, only completely rising in to view during the late spring and summer.
+{{CaptionedImage|file=MountainConstellation.JPG|title=The Mountain (Constellation)|align=left|width=269|height=240}}
-{{CaptionedImage|file=MountainConstellation.JPG|title=The Mountain (Constellation)|align=right|width=269|height=240}}
+The mountain can also mean great reward in return for great toil – such as those who work in mines in such mountains. The mountain tells us there is no easy life or free lunch - anything worth having is worth fighting for.
-{{CaptionedImage|file=MountainIllustrationInk.JPG|title=The Mountain (Illus.)|align=left|width=269|height=240}}
+===Invoking The Mountain in magic===