The Oak - Revision history

Rafferty at 14:01, 16 November 2023

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	The Oak is usually located by following the final strand of the Web to pinpoint the Oak’s brightest star, which forms the apex of this constellation of thirteen stars. What is commonly referred to as the ‘Root’ star is obscured by the horizon until late spring, when it rises over the following months. By late summer this constellation is found almost overhead.		The Oak is usually located by following the final strand of the Web to pinpoint the Oak’s brightest star, which forms the apex of this constellation of thirteen stars. What is commonly referred to as the ‘Root’ star is obscured by the horizon until late spring, when it rises over the following months. By late summer this constellation is found almost overhead.

	Following the Autumn Equinox 385YE. Astronomancers across the Empire became aware of the names and titles of the individual stars that make up the Oak. Speculation suggests that a [[coven]] performed a divinatory ritual during the ~~Solstice~~ to commune with the constellation, and that one of the side effects was the 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 Autumn Equinox 385YE. Astronomancers across the Empire became aware of the names and titles of the individual stars that make up the Oak. Speculation suggests that a [[coven]] performed a divinatory ritual during the Equinox to commune with the constellation, and that one of the side effects was the 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.
	<div style="float:right; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=OakIllustrationInk.JPG\|title=The Oak (Illus.)\|align=right\|width=400}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=OakIllustrationInk.JPG\|title=The Oak (Illus.)\|align=right\|width=400}}</div>
	===Symbolism===		===Symbolism===

Rafferty at 13:57, 16 November 2023

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	<tr><td>11 </td><td>'''Theleb''', Who Rises from the Stony Ground</td></tr>		<tr><td>11 </td><td>'''Theleb''', Who Rises from the Stony Ground</td></tr>
	<tr><td>12 </td><td>'''Orias''', Who Holds Back the End</td></tr>		<tr><td>12 </td><td>'''Orias''', Who Holds Back the End</td></tr>
	<tr><td>10 </td><td>'''Orist''', Who Knows Their Own Name</td></tr>		<tr><td>13 </td><td>'''Orist''', Who Knows Their Own Name</td></tr>
	</table></div>		</table></div>
	===Stars of the Oak===		===Stars of the Oak===
	~~Ten~~ stars make up the ~~Phoenix~~. As of ~~Summer~~ 385YE, these names and titles are known to Imperial astronomancers. They might be evoked specifically during rituals that draw on the power of the constellation.		Thirteen stars make up the Oak. As of Autumn 385YE, these names and titles are known to Imperial astronomancers. They might be evoked specifically during rituals that draw on the power of the constellation.
	===Alignment===		===Alignment===
	Ritualists who invoke the Oak speak of a strong sense of self and identity; of a deep awareness of national and imperial pride. Some believe that invoking the name of the Oak before taking [[liao]] can increase the chances of placing one in touch with a past life with a past sense of self. One Suaq ritualist described brushing by the Oak as "feeling like I could see a thousand ancestors stretching before me into the past".		Ritualists who invoke the Oak speak of a strong sense of self and identity; of a deep awareness of national and imperial pride. Some believe that invoking the name of the Oak before taking [[liao]] can increase the chances of placing one in touch with a past life with a past sense of self. One Suaq ritualist described brushing by the Oak as "feeling like I could see a thousand ancestors stretching before me into the past".

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 ===Laws===
 Things Endure
 ===The Constellation===
 The Oak is usually located by following the final strand of the Web to pinpoint the Oak’s brightest star, which forms the apex of this constellation of thirteen stars. What is commonly referred to as the ‘Root’ star is obscured by the horizon until late spring, when it rises over the following months. By late summer this constellation is found almost overhead.
 ===Symbolism===
 The Oak is the tree which has the strength to grow out in defiance of the ground; which stands fast against the buffets of fate and weather. Oak endures; it gains strength as it ages and it stands fast against all comers. It is dependable, reliable, does not blunt or rust, and can be turned to many uses. Barricades and buttresses, shields and staves, the simple homespun stuff of civilisation. In Varushka where the Oak is not a natural tree the constellation is known as the Summer Tree; in the Marches it is referred to as "Our Good Oak".
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 The Oak also has deep roots; rituals to do with hearth, family, sense of self and belonging all benefit from the presence of the Oak as of course does the national [[Nationality#Egregore|egregore]] ritual.
 ===Tulpas of the Oak===
 The Marches have a long history of Oak tulpas – the Green Man, Puck-in-the-Moss, Hob-Robin and the Antrobus Horse are all thought-forms associated with the Oak. They tend to solitary and are usually only encountered in heavily wooded areas. There are some reports though of a woman in armour all made of wood and leaves who appears to Dawnish knights and Highborn in need of strength and fortitude, especially if they sit vigil during the night. Such people speak only of a silent, warm, reassuring presence; and of being ready, in the morning, for the trial.
 ===Alignment===
 Ritualists who invoke the Oak speak of a strong sense of self and identity; of a deep awareness of national and imperial pride. Some believe that invoking the name of the Oak before taking [[liao]] can increase the chances of placing one in touch with a past life with a past sense of self. One Suaq ritualist described brushing by the Oak as "feeling like I could see a thousand ancestors stretching before me into the past".

Beeswax at 20:50, 13 January 2022

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	Things Endure		Things Endure
	===The Constellation===		===The Constellation===
	The Oak is usually located by following the final strand of the Web to pinpoint the Oak’s brightest star, which forms the apex of this constellation of ~~ten~~ stars. What is commonly referred to as the ‘Root’ star is obscured by the horizon until late spring, when it rises over the following months. By late summer this constellation is found almost overhead.		The Oak is usually located by following the final strand of the Web to pinpoint the Oak’s brightest star, which forms the apex of this constellation of thirteen stars. What is commonly referred to as the ‘Root’ star is obscured by the horizon until late spring, when it rises over the following months. By late summer this constellation is found almost overhead.
	===Symbolism===		===Symbolism===
	The Oak is the tree which has the strength to grow out in defiance of the ground; which stands fast against the buffets of fate and weather. Oak endures; it gains strength as it ages and it stands fast against all comers. It is dependable, reliable, does not blunt or rust, and can be turned to many uses. Barricades and buttresses, shields and staves, the simple homespun stuff of civilisation. In Varushka where the Oak is not a natural tree the constellation is known as the Summer Tree; in the Marches it is referred to as "Our Good Oak".		The Oak is the tree which has the strength to grow out in defiance of the ground; which stands fast against the buffets of fate and weather. Oak endures; it gains strength as it ages and it stands fast against all comers. It is dependable, reliable, does not blunt or rust, and can be turned to many uses. Barricades and buttresses, shields and staves, the simple homespun stuff of civilisation. In Varushka where the Oak is not a natural tree the constellation is known as the Summer Tree; in the Marches it is referred to as "Our Good Oak".

GuiltyConscience at 11:17, 19 August 2019

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	===The Constellation===		===The Constellation===
	The Oak is usually located by following the final strand ~~of The~~ Web to pinpoint ~~The~~ Oak’s brightest star, which forms the apex of this constellation of ten stars. What is commonly referred to as the ‘Root’ star is obscured by the horizon until late spring, when it rises over the following months. By late summer this constellation is found almost overhead.		The Oak is usually located by following the final strand of the Web to pinpoint the Oak’s brightest star, which forms the apex of this constellation of ten stars. What is commonly referred to as the ‘Root’ star is obscured by the horizon until late spring, when it rises over the following months. By late summer this constellation is found almost overhead.
	===Symbolism===		===Symbolism===
	The Oak is the tree which has the strength to grow out in defiance of the ground; which stands fast against the buffets of fate and weather. Oak endures; it gains strength as it ages and it stands fast against all comers. It is dependable, reliable, does not blunt or rust, can be turned to many uses. Barricades and buttresses, shields and staves, the simple homespun stuff of civilisation. In Varushka where ~~The~~ Oak is not a natural tree the constellation is known as ~~The~~ Summer Tree; in the Marches it is referred to as "Our Good Oak".		The Oak is the tree which has the strength to grow out in defiance of the ground; which stands fast against the buffets of fate and weather. Oak endures; it gains strength as it ages and it stands fast against all comers. It is dependable, reliable, does not blunt or rust, and can be turned to many uses. Barricades and buttresses, shields and staves, the simple homespun stuff of civilisation. In Varushka where the Oak is not a natural tree the constellation is known as the Summer Tree; in the Marches it is referred to as "Our Good Oak".

	The Oak can also refer to origin and sense of self; communities that put down deep roots or that have a very strong personal identity often feel the Oak represents them.		The Oak can also refer to origin and sense of self; communities that put down deep roots or that have a very strong personal identity often feel the Oak represents them.
	===Invoking ~~The~~ Oak in Magic===		===Invoking the Oak in Magic===
	~~invoking~~ The Oak is to call on natural strength, on the virtue of good rich earth and the tenacity of that which grows from it. Spells which strengthen, cause people to stand fast, defy other spells, shields the innocent from effects, or are associated with wards all benefit from the implication of ~~The~~ Oak. Some subtler ritualists also use The Oak or more specifically the Acorn as a symbol for young warriors and those not yet passed their test of citizenship; associating them with ~~The~~ Oak is believed to provide them with strong and beneficial auspices for the future.		Invoking The Oak is to call on natural strength, on the virtue of good rich earth and the tenacity of that which grows from it. Spells which strengthen, cause people to stand fast, defy other spells, shields the innocent from effects, or are associated with wards all benefit from the implication of the Oak. Some subtler ritualists also use The Oak or more specifically the Acorn as a symbol for young warriors and those not yet passed their test of citizenship; associating them with the Oak is believed to provide them with strong and beneficial auspices for the future.

	The Oak also has deep roots; rituals to do with hearth, family, sense of self and belonging all benefit from the presence of the Oak as of course does the national [[Nationality#Egregore\|~~Egregore~~]] ritual.		The Oak also has deep roots; rituals to do with hearth, family, sense of self and belonging all benefit from the presence of the Oak as of course does the national [[Nationality#Egregore\|egregore]] ritual.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=OakIllustrationInk.JPG\|title=The Oak (Illus.)\|align=right\|width=218\|height=240}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=OakIllustrationInk.JPG\|title=The Oak (Illus.)\|align=right\|width=218\|height=240}}

	===Tulpas of the Oak===		===Tulpas of the Oak===
	The Marches have a long history of Oak tulpas – ~~The~~ Green Man, Puck-in-the-Moss, Hob-Robin and ~~The~~ Antrobus Horse are all thought-forms associated with ~~The~~ Oak. They tend to solitary and are usually only encountered in heavily wooded areas. There are some reports though of a woman in armour all made of wood and leaves who appears to Dawnish knights and Highborn in need of strength and fortitude, especially if they sit vigil during the night. Such people speak only of a silent, warm, reassuring presence; and of being ready, in the morning, for the trial.		The Marches have a long history of Oak tulpas – the Green Man, Puck-in-the-Moss, Hob-Robin and the Antrobus Horse are all thought-forms associated with the Oak. They tend to solitary and are usually only encountered in heavily wooded areas. There are some reports though of a woman in armour all made of wood and leaves who appears to Dawnish knights and Highborn in need of strength and fortitude, especially if they sit vigil during the night. Such people speak only of a silent, warm, reassuring presence; and of being ready, in the morning, for the trial.
	===Alignment===		===Alignment===
	Ritualists who invoke the Oak speak of a strong sense of self and identity; of a deep awareness of national and imperial pride. Some believe that invoking the name of the Oak before taking ~~Liao~~ can increase the chances of placing one in touch with a past life with a past sense of self. One Suaq ritualist described brushing by the Oak as "feeling like I could see a thousand ancestors stretching before me into the past".		Ritualists who invoke the Oak speak of a strong sense of self and identity; of a deep awareness of national and imperial pride. Some believe that invoking the name of the Oak before taking [[liao]] can increase the chances of placing one in touch with a past life with a past sense of self. One Suaq ritualist described brushing by the Oak as "feeling like I could see a thousand ancestors stretching before me into the past".

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

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	Ritualists who invoke the Oak speak of a strong sense of self and identity; of a deep awareness of national and imperial pride. Some believe that invoking the name of the Oak before taking Liao can increase the chances of placing one in touch with a past life with a past sense of self. One Suaq ritualist described brushing by the Oak as "feeling like I could see a thousand ancestors stretching before me into the past".		Ritualists who invoke the Oak speak of a strong sense of self and identity; of a deep awareness of national and imperial pride. Some believe that invoking the name of the Oak before taking Liao can increase the chances of placing one in touch with a past life with a past sense of self. One Suaq ritualist described brushing by the Oak as "feeling like I could see a thousand ancestors stretching before me into the past".

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	The Oak can also refer to origin and sense of self; communities that put down deep roots or that have a very strong personal identity often feel the Oak represents them.		The Oak can also refer to origin and sense of self; communities that put down deep roots or that have a very strong personal identity often feel the Oak represents them.
	===Invoking The Oak in Magic===		===Invoking The Oak in Magic===
	invoking The Oak is to call on natural strength, on the virtue of good rich earth and the tenacity of that which grows from it. Spells which strengthen, cause people to stand fast, defy other spells, shields the innocent from effects, or ~~have a strong route or association~~ with ~~Ward~~ all benefit from the implication of The Oak. Some subtler ritualists also use The Oak or more specifically the Acorn as a symbol for young warriors and those not yet passed their test of citizenship; associating them with The Oak is believed to provide them with strong and beneficial auspices for the future.		invoking The Oak is to call on natural strength, on the virtue of good rich earth and the tenacity of that which grows from it. Spells which strengthen, cause people to stand fast, defy other spells, shields the innocent from effects, or are associated with wards all benefit from the implication of The Oak. Some subtler ritualists also use The Oak or more specifically the Acorn as a symbol for young warriors and those not yet passed their test of citizenship; associating them with The Oak is believed to provide them with strong and beneficial auspices for the future.

	The Oak also has deep roots; rituals to do with hearth, family, sense of self and belonging all benefit from the presence of the Oak as of course does the national [[Nationality#Egregore\|Egregore]] ritual.		The Oak also has deep roots; rituals to do with hearth, family, sense of self and belonging all benefit from the presence of the Oak as of course does the national [[Nationality#Egregore\|Egregore]] ritual.

Jamiew at 21:39, 15 February 2015

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	invoking The Oak is to call on natural strength, on the virtue of good rich earth and the tenacity of that which grows from it. Spells which strengthen, cause people to stand fast, defy other spells, shields the innocent from effects, or have a strong route or association with Ward all benefit from the implication of The Oak. Some subtler ritualists also use The Oak or more specifically the Acorn as a symbol for young warriors and those not yet passed their test of citizenship; associating them with The Oak is believed to provide them with strong and beneficial auspices for the future.		invoking The Oak is to call on natural strength, on the virtue of good rich earth and the tenacity of that which grows from it. Spells which strengthen, cause people to stand fast, defy other spells, shields the innocent from effects, or have a strong route or association with Ward all benefit from the implication of The Oak. Some subtler ritualists also use The Oak or more specifically the Acorn as a symbol for young warriors and those not yet passed their test of citizenship; associating them with The Oak is believed to provide them with strong and beneficial auspices for the future.

	The Oak also has deep roots; rituals to do with hearth, family, sense of self and belonging all benefit from the presence of the Oak as of course does the national ~~egregore~~ ritual.		The Oak also has deep roots; rituals to do with hearth, family, sense of self and belonging all benefit from the presence of the Oak as of course does the national [[Nationality#Egregore\|Egregore]] ritual.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=OakIllustrationInk.JPG\|title=The Oak (Illus.)\|align=right\|width=218\|height=240}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=OakIllustrationInk.JPG\|title=The Oak (Illus.)\|align=right\|width=218\|height=240}}

	===Tulpas of the Oak===		===Tulpas of the Oak===
	The Marches have a long history of Oak tulpas – The Green Man, Puck-in-the-Moss, Hob-Robin and The Antrobus Horse are all thought-forms associated with The Oak. They tend to solitary and are usually only encountered in heavily wooded areas. There are some reports though of a woman in armour all made of wood and leaves who appears to Dawnish knights and Highborn in need of strength and fortitude, especially if they sit vigil during the night. Such people speak only of a silent, warm, reassuring presence; and of being ready, in the morning, for the trial.		The Marches have a long history of Oak tulpas – The Green Man, Puck-in-the-Moss, Hob-Robin and The Antrobus Horse are all thought-forms associated with The Oak. They tend to solitary and are usually only encountered in heavily wooded areas. There are some reports though of a woman in armour all made of wood and leaves who appears to Dawnish knights and Highborn in need of strength and fortitude, especially if they sit vigil during the night. Such people speak only of a silent, warm, reassuring presence; and of being ready, in the morning, for the trial.

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	The Marches have a long history of Oak tulpas – The Green Man, Puck-in-the-Moss, Hob-Robin and The Antrobus Horse are all thought-forms associated with The Oak. They tend to solitary and are usually only encountered in heavily wooded areas. There are some reports though of a woman in armour all made of wood and leaves who appears to Dawnish knights and Highborn in need of strength and fortitude, especially if they sit vigil during the night. Such people speak only of a silent, warm, reassuring presence; and of being ready, in the morning, for the trial.		The Marches have a long history of Oak tulpas – The Green Man, Puck-in-the-Moss, Hob-Robin and The Antrobus Horse are all thought-forms associated with The Oak. They tend to solitary and are usually only encountered in heavily wooded areas. There are some reports though of a woman in armour all made of wood and leaves who appears to Dawnish knights and Highborn in need of strength and fortitude, especially if they sit vigil during the night. Such people speak only of a silent, warm, reassuring presence; and of being ready, in the morning, for the trial.
	===Alignment===		===Alignment===
	~~ritualists~~ who invoke the Oak speak of a strong sense of self and identity; of a deep awareness of national and imperial pride. Some believe that invoking the name of the Oak before taking Liao can increase the chances of placing one in touch with a past life with a past sense of self. One Suaq ritualist described brushing by the Oak as "feeling like I could see a thousand ancestors stretching before me into the past".		Ritualists who invoke the Oak speak of a strong sense of self and identity; of a deep awareness of national and imperial pride. Some believe that invoking the name of the Oak before taking Liao can increase the chances of placing one in touch with a past life with a past sense of self. One Suaq ritualist described brushing by the Oak as "feeling like I could see a thousand ancestors stretching before me into the past".

	[[Category:Astronomancy]]		[[Category:Astronomancy]]

Scarabmonkey at 22:31, 7 June 2013

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	ritualists who invoke the Oak speak of a strong sense of self and identity; of a deep awareness of national and imperial pride. Some believe that invoking the name of the Oak before taking Liao can increase the chances of placing one in touch with a past life with a past sense of self. One Suaq ritualist described brushing by the Oak as "feeling like I could see a thousand ancestors stretching before me into the past".		ritualists who invoke the Oak speak of a strong sense of self and identity; of a deep awareness of national and imperial pride. Some believe that invoking the name of the Oak before taking Liao can increase the chances of placing one in touch with a past life with a past sense of self. One Suaq ritualist described brushing by the Oak as "feeling like I could see a thousand ancestors stretching before me into the past".

	[[Category:~~Astonomancy~~]]		[[Category:Astronomancy]]