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Twiggy at 10:51, 24 March 2026

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	The bird muttered something rude under its breath, but bobbed its head in agreement.		The bird muttered something rude under its breath, but bobbed its head in agreement.

	"Fine, Whatever! But I'll tell you now, I've got no idea ''why'' the Wise One is letting one of that sort squat near her hearth. She didn't mention and I know better than to ask. But between you and me, they're all dreadful, the servants of the Wastewalker. If I was your Archmage I'd make my ~~apologises~~ and send the Marcher on their own, frankly. They never wash, they think they're clever, and the last time I had to be near one it tried to wring my neck. Me! Can you believe?"		"Fine, Whatever! But I'll tell you now, I've got no idea ''why'' the Wise One is letting one of that sort squat near her hearth. She didn't mention and I know better than to ask. But between you and me, they're all dreadful, the servants of the Wastewalker. If I was your Archmage I'd make my apologies and send the Marcher on their own, frankly. They never wash, they think they're clever, and the last time I had to be near one it tried to wring my neck. Me! Can you believe?"

	"No," lied Jorgen, idly wondering if the bird meant servants of Agramant or Marchers. "I can't imagine why they'd want to do something like that to a delightful creature such as yourself."</ic>		"No," lied Jorgen, idly wondering if the bird meant servants of Agramant or Marchers. "I can't imagine why they'd want to do something like that to a delightful creature such as yourself."</ic>

Twiggy at 21:35, 4 March 2026

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	==Timetable==		==Timetable==
	These parleys are taking place in a number of places; in the Hall of Worlds, in encounter tents reached via the Hall of Worlds, and even one in the woods reached via the Sentinel Gate. The times, and the eternals involved, are ~~summarized~~ here.		These parleys are taking place in a number of places; in the Hall of Worlds, in encounter tents reached via the Hall of Worlds, and even one in the woods reached via the Sentinel Gate. The times, and the eternals involved, are summarised here.
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Twiggy at 18:13, 13 February 2026

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	* '''The meeting will take place in the Hall of the Worlds at 2pm on Saturday afternoon'''		* '''The meeting will take place in the Hall of the Worlds at 2pm on Saturday afternoon'''
	* '''The current Archmage of Autumn is Edmundo'''		* '''The current Archmage of Autumn is Edmundo'''
	One afternoon not long before the Spring Equinox, an immense spider emerges from the Imperial Regio. Wrapped in garments of fine rainbow silk, and accompanied by the kind of four-armed bronze titan familiar to those who deal with the Autumn ~~Realm~~, it makes its way down to the Hub. The pair attract quite a bit of attention; not least because the spider insists on making small talk with every trader it passes, enquiring in a gentle, breathy voice about what they are selling and how their business is going.		One afternoon not long before the Spring Equinox, an immense spider emerges from the Imperial Regio. Wrapped in garments of fine rainbow silk, and accompanied by the kind of four-armed bronze titan familiar to those who deal with the Autumn realm, it makes its way down to the Hub. The pair attract quite a bit of attention; not least because the spider insists on making small talk with every trader it passes, enquiring in a gentle, breathy voice about what they are selling and how their business is going.

	By the time it reaches the Hub, it's common knowledge that this is an emissary of [[Prospero]], the Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges. Settling on six of its eight legs, the spider delivers news that the ''Golden Prince'' has accepted the invitation of the Autumn Archmage to parley. They plan to arrive at the Hall of Worlds at two o'clock on Saturday afternoon, and will be bringing a small entourage with them.		By the time it reaches the Hub, it's common knowledge that this is an emissary of [[Prospero]], the Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges. Settling on six of its eight legs, the spider delivers news that the ''Golden Prince'' has accepted the invitation of the Autumn Archmage to parley. They plan to arrive at the Hall of Worlds at two o'clock on Saturday afternoon, and will be bringing a small entourage with them.

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	==A Note on Parley==		==A Note on Parley==
	There are two eternals involved in these parleys that are under the [[Amity and enmity#Enmity\|enmity]] of the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] - Agramant's emissary is apparently a "guest" of Wise Rangara and the Spring Archmage has an opportunity to meet with Yaw'nagrah's agents. The civil service note that this arrangement is unusual in recent times, but not unique historically speaking. Agramant in particular seems to enjoy finding a way to insert themselves into other eternal's parleys. How he persuades the many different Winter eternals to accede to these requests is unknown.		There are two eternals involved in these parleys that are under the [[Amity and enmity#Enmity\|enmity]] of the [[Conclave]] - Agramant's emissary is apparently a "guest" of Wise Rangara and the Spring Archmage has an opportunity to meet with Yaw'nagrah's agents. The civil service note that this arrangement is unusual in recent times, but not unique historically speaking. Agramant in particular seems to enjoy finding a way to insert themselves into other eternal's parleys. How he persuades the many different Winter eternals to accede to these requests is unknown.

	These parleys are not in themselves illegal; it is in many ways part of the duties of an Archmage to treat with the eternals of their realm regardless of their status. However, caution must be employed. Trading or dealing with an eternal under enmity is illegal and will be investigated as [[List_of_Criminal_Offences#Crimes_of_Position\|treason]], for example. Likewise it is important that the archmage ensure that no [[Sorcery\|sorcerers]] be included in any delegation that might interact with heralds of these eternals. However, the archmages are also the [[Archmage#Master_of_Magic\|masters of magic]]. While control of the judicial process remains with the magistrate, the archmage's ruling on whether an act is a breach of the laws regarding enmity is binding, presuming they are approached for their opinion.		These parleys are not in themselves illegal; it is in many ways part of the duties of an Archmage to treat with the eternals of their realm regardless of their status. However, caution must be employed. Trading or dealing with an eternal under enmity is illegal and will be investigated as [[List_of_Criminal_Offences#Crimes_of_Position\|treason]], for example. Likewise it is important that the archmage ensure that no [[Sorcery\|sorcerers]] be included in any delegation that might interact with heralds of these eternals. However, the archmages are also the [[Archmage#Master_of_Magic\|masters of magic]]. While control of the judicial process remains with the magistrate, the archmage's ruling on whether an act is a breach of the laws regarding enmity is binding, presuming they are approached for their opinion.

Twiggy at 14:42, 18 September 2025

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	One afternoon not long before the Spring Equinox, an immense spider emerges from the Imperial Regio. Wrapped in garments of fine rainbow silk, and accompanied by the kind of four-armed bronze titan familiar to those who deal with the Autumn Realm, it makes its way down to the Hub. The pair attract quite a bit of attention; not least because the spider insists on making small talk with every trader it passes, enquiring in a gentle, breathy voice about what they are selling and how their business is going.		One afternoon not long before the Spring Equinox, an immense spider emerges from the Imperial Regio. Wrapped in garments of fine rainbow silk, and accompanied by the kind of four-armed bronze titan familiar to those who deal with the Autumn Realm, it makes its way down to the Hub. The pair attract quite a bit of attention; not least because the spider insists on making small talk with every trader it passes, enquiring in a gentle, breathy voice about what they are selling and how their business is going.

	By the time it reaches the Hub, it's common knowledge that this is an emissary of [[Prospero]], the Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges. Settling on six of its eight legs, the spider delivers news that the ''~~Goiden~~ Prince'' has accepted the invitation of the Autumn Archmage to parley. They plan to arrive at the Hall of Worlds at two o'clock on Saturday afternoon, and will be bringing a small entourage with them.		By the time it reaches the Hub, it's common knowledge that this is an emissary of [[Prospero]], the Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges. Settling on six of its eight legs, the spider delivers news that the ''Golden Prince'' has accepted the invitation of the Autumn Archmage to parley. They plan to arrive at the Hall of Worlds at two o'clock on Saturday afternoon, and will be bringing a small entourage with them.

	Prospero is interested in discussing two matters, one raised by the Archmage and one of interest to the eternal. The first topic of discussion will be the invitation to serve as patron of the novel Urizeni college of magic, empowered by the [[Urizen_culture_and_customs#The_Heliopticon\|heliopticon]] and overseen by the [[Doyen of the Spires]]. The eternal believes that the unique nature of the college - a disparate group of magicians working together to codify magic selected by democratic vote - makes it a fascinatingly practical application of [[Net of the Heavens]]. That understanding of the world - the practical application of influence to achieve desired goals - is one that ~~Propsero~~ has always found deeply intriguing. The giant arachnid is at pains to make clear however that the ''Reckoner of Ebony and Bone'' is not interested in short-term support of the college; they expect this to be a permanent arrangement. They have a more detailed proposal to present, and have chosen to do so personally in recognition of their pleasure at being approached to take on such a role.		Prospero is interested in discussing two matters, one raised by the Archmage and one of interest to the eternal. The first topic of discussion will be the invitation to serve as patron of the novel Urizeni college of magic, empowered by the [[Urizen_culture_and_customs#The_Heliopticon\|heliopticon]] and overseen by the [[Doyen of the Spires]]. The eternal believes that the unique nature of the college - a disparate group of magicians working together to codify magic selected by democratic vote - makes it a fascinatingly practical application of [[Net of the Heavens]]. That understanding of the world - the practical application of influence to achieve desired goals - is one that Prospero has always found deeply intriguing. The giant arachnid is at pains to make clear however that the ''Reckoner of Ebony and Bone'' is not interested in short-term support of the college; they expect this to be a permanent arrangement. They have a more detailed proposal to present, and have chosen to do so personally in recognition of their pleasure at being approached to take on such a role.

	The other matter that they propose to discuss is also one of patronage; Prospero is seeking champions to represent the City of Bridges during the Summer Tourney for the Icy Crag of the Eternal Sun. Details of what this might entail are a matter for the parley - Prospero does not intend to pick the actual champions there and then.		The other matter that they propose to discuss is also one of patronage; Prospero is seeking champions to represent the City of Bridges during the Summer Tourney for the Icy Crag of the Eternal Sun. Details of what this might entail are a matter for the parley - Prospero does not intend to pick the actual champions there and then.

Twiggy at 21:47, 18 August 2025

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	These parleys are not in themselves illegal; it is in many ways part of the duties of an Archmage to treat with the eternals of their realm regardless of their status. However, caution must be employed. Trading or dealing with an eternal under enmity is illegal and will be investigated as [[List_of_Criminal_Offences#Crimes_of_Position\|treason]], for example. Likewise it is important that the archmage ensure that no [[Sorcery\|sorcerers]] be included in any delegation that might interact with heralds of these eternals. However, the archmages are also the [[Archmage#Master_of_Magic\|masters of magic]]. While control of the judicial process remains with the magistrate, the archmage's ruling on whether an act is a breach of the laws regarding enmity is binding, presuming they are approached for their opinion.		These parleys are not in themselves illegal; it is in many ways part of the duties of an Archmage to treat with the eternals of their realm regardless of their status. However, caution must be employed. Trading or dealing with an eternal under enmity is illegal and will be investigated as [[List_of_Criminal_Offences#Crimes_of_Position\|treason]], for example. Likewise it is important that the archmage ensure that no [[Sorcery\|sorcerers]] be included in any delegation that might interact with heralds of these eternals. However, the archmages are also the [[Archmage#Master_of_Magic\|masters of magic]]. While control of the judicial process remains with the magistrate, the archmage's ruling on whether an act is a breach of the laws regarding enmity is binding, presuming they are approached for their opinion.

	The [[Archmage#Parley\|parley]] itself provides protection to Imperial citizens dealing with dangerous eternals. Like the missive that prompts it, the parley is bound by powerful oaths that bind ''both'' parties, prohibiting them from acts of violence - if the eternal or the Empire were to break this contract, the hearth magic of the oath would likely exact a terrible price. Indeed, in 382YE the Empire [[Pay in blood\|saw first hand]] the potential repercussions for an Imperial citizen breaching parley. After an incident during a [[Immortal_hand#Yaw.27nagrah\|parley between Yaw'nagrah and the Spring Archmage]], the ability of the Empire to wield [[Spring magic]] was [[Pay_in_blood#Significance\|~~signficiantly~~ impacted]]. The Civil Service urges the archmage to bear in mind that these consequences presumably arose as a result of a minor incident - given the exact circumstances are still unclear - and that a more intentional breach by Imperial citizens might prove catastrophic.		The [[Archmage#Parley\|parley]] itself provides protection to Imperial citizens dealing with dangerous eternals. Like the missive that prompts it, the parley is bound by powerful oaths that bind ''both'' parties, prohibiting them from acts of violence - if the eternal or the Empire were to break this contract, the hearth magic of the oath would likely exact a terrible price. Indeed, in 382YE the Empire [[Pay in blood\|saw first hand]] the potential repercussions for an Imperial citizen breaching parley. After an incident during a [[Immortal_hand#Yaw.27nagrah\|parley between Yaw'nagrah and the Spring Archmage]], the ability of the Empire to wield [[Spring magic]] was [[Pay_in_blood#Significance\|significantly impacted]]. The Civil Service urges the archmage to bear in mind that these consequences presumably arose as a result of a minor incident - given the exact circumstances are still unclear - and that a more intentional breach by Imperial citizens might prove catastrophic.

	==Timetable==		==Timetable==

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A Note on Parley

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	==A Note on Parley==		==A Note on Parley==
	There are two eternals involved in these parleys that are under the [[Amity and enmity#Enmity\|enmity]] of the [[Imperial Conclave]] - Agramant's emissary is apparently a "guest" of Wise Rangara and the Spring Archmage has an opportunity to meet with Yaw'nagrah's agents. The civil service note that this arrangement is unusual in recent times, but not unique historically speaking. Agramant in particular seems to enjoy finding a way to insert themselves into other eternal's ~~parlays~~. How he persuades the many different Winter eternals to accede to these requests is unknown.		There are two eternals involved in these parleys that are under the [[Amity and enmity#Enmity\|enmity]] of the [[Imperial Conclave]] - Agramant's emissary is apparently a "guest" of Wise Rangara and the Spring Archmage has an opportunity to meet with Yaw'nagrah's agents. The civil service note that this arrangement is unusual in recent times, but not unique historically speaking. Agramant in particular seems to enjoy finding a way to insert themselves into other eternal's parleys. How he persuades the many different Winter eternals to accede to these requests is unknown.

	These parleys are not in themselves illegal; it is in many ways part of the duties of an Archmage to treat with the eternals of their realm regardless of their status. However, caution must be employed. Trading or dealing with an eternal under enmity is illegal and will be investigated as [[List_of_Criminal_Offences#Crimes_of_Position\|treason]], for example. Likewise it is important that the archmage ensure that no [[Sorcery\|sorcerers]] be included in any delegation that might interact with heralds of these eternals. However, the archmages are also the [[Archmage#Master_of_Magic\|masters of magic]]. While control of the judicial process remains with the magistrate, the archmage's ruling on whether an act is a breach of the laws regarding enmity is binding, presuming they are approached for their opinion.		These parleys are not in themselves illegal; it is in many ways part of the duties of an Archmage to treat with the eternals of their realm regardless of their status. However, caution must be employed. Trading or dealing with an eternal under enmity is illegal and will be investigated as [[List_of_Criminal_Offences#Crimes_of_Position\|treason]], for example. Likewise it is important that the archmage ensure that no [[Sorcery\|sorcerers]] be included in any delegation that might interact with heralds of these eternals. However, the archmages are also the [[Archmage#Master_of_Magic\|masters of magic]]. While control of the judicial process remains with the magistrate, the archmage's ruling on whether an act is a breach of the laws regarding enmity is binding, presuming they are approached for their opinion.

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	* '''The eternal Sinokenon has requested a parley with the Archmage of Day.'''		* '''The eternal Sinokenon has requested a parley with the Archmage of Day.'''
	The six [[archmage\|archmages]] may each send a single [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] message to an [[eternal]] of their realm. The eternals are bound to respond, although not always in a way the archmage may wish. Following the Winter Solstice, an eternal from each of the six realms responded to invitations to [[Archmage#Parley\|parley]] via their emissaries. One additional message has been received - an uncommon event but not unprecedented in recent years - from an eternal requesting a parley without first having received a plenipotentiary.		The six [[archmage\|archmages]] may each send a single [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] message to an [[eternal]] of their realm. The eternals are bound to respond, although not always in a way the archmage may wish. Following the Winter Solstice, an eternal from each of the six realms responded to invitations to [[Archmage#Parley\|parley]] via their emissaries. One additional message has been received - an uncommon event but not unprecedented in recent years - from an eternal requesting a parley without first having received a plenipotentiary.
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=SpringRune.jpg\|align=right\|width=100}}~~

	==Yaw'nagrah==		==Yaw'nagrah==
	* '''The eternal Yaw'nagrah has agreed to a formal parley'''		* '''The eternal Yaw'nagrah has agreed to a formal parley'''
	* '''The meeting will take place in Liathaven, via a conjunction of the Sentinel Gate, at 10pm Friday'''		* '''The meeting will take place in Liathaven, via a conjunction of the Sentinel Gate, at 10pm Friday'''
	* '''The current Archmage of Spring is Ser Fabienne De Miel of Dawn'''		* '''The current Archmage of Spring is Ser Fabienne De Miel of Dawn'''
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=SpringRune.jpg\|align=right\|width=100}}
	When it appears, the night before the Spring Equinox, the herald of [[Yaw'nagrah]] refuses to leave the regio. It appears as a handsome young lad with lambent eyes and flawless skin, shrouded in the strong scent of apple blossom and cinnamon, but when it moves there is the sound of creaking wood and it leaves unnaturally deep depressions in the packed earth between the stones. It demands to speak with someone who can discuss an offer of parley. A civil servant is fetched, and by the time they arrive a small group of militia have surrounded the regio under the watchful gaze of Chief Magistrate Karkovitch. The herald seems unfazed by the number of people in heavy armour with axes surrounding it. In a voice that bubbles with cruel laughter, it makes a comment about ''so many woodcutters for such a little tree''.		When it appears, the night before the Spring Equinox, the herald of [[Yaw'nagrah]] refuses to leave the regio. It appears as a handsome young lad with lambent eyes and flawless skin, shrouded in the strong scent of apple blossom and cinnamon, but when it moves there is the sound of creaking wood and it leaves unnaturally deep depressions in the packed earth between the stones. It demands to speak with someone who can discuss an offer of parley. A civil servant is fetched, and by the time they arrive a small group of militia have surrounded the regio under the watchful gaze of Chief Magistrate Karkovitch. The herald seems unfazed by the number of people in heavy armour with axes surrounding it. In a voice that bubbles with cruel laughter, it makes a comment about ''so many woodcutters for such a little tree''.
	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box>'''Enmity'''<br>Yaw'nagrah is under the [[Amity and enmity#Enmity\|enmity]] of the Conclave. Under normal circumstances they would be unable to have one of their heralds enter the Empire via a [[regio]]. However, the power of plenipotentiary provides a "loophole" to this rule allowing an eternal to send a messenger to respond to the Archmage's invitation. It would not be possible for Yaw'nagrah to send a herald to any other regio, or for any other purpose than replying to the archmage, without the direct assistance of Imperial wizards and ritual magic.</box></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box>'''Enmity'''<br>Yaw'nagrah is under the [[Amity and enmity#Enmity\|enmity]] of the Conclave. Under normal circumstances they would be unable to have one of their heralds enter the Empire via a [[regio]]. However, the power of plenipotentiary provides a "loophole" to this rule allowing an eternal to send a messenger to respond to the Archmage's invitation. It would not be possible for Yaw'nagrah to send a herald to any other regio, or for any other purpose than replying to the archmage, without the direct assistance of Imperial wizards and ritual magic.</box></div>

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	{{Audio\|link=https://youtu.be/mJVAl2zPdaU}}		{{Audio\|link=https://youtu.be/mJVAl2zPdaU}}

	* '''Six eternals responded to plenipotentiary messages from the Imperial archmages.'''		* '''Six eternals responded to plenipotentiary messages from the Imperial archmages.'''
	* '''The eternal Sinokenon has requested a parley with the Archmage of Day.'''		* '''The eternal Sinokenon has requested a parley with the Archmage of Day.'''

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	"No," lied Jorgen, idly wondering if the bird meant servants of Agramant or Marchers. "I can't imagine why they'd want to do something like that to a delightful creature such as yourself."</ic>		"No," lied Jorgen, idly wondering if the bird meant servants of Agramant or Marchers. "I can't imagine why they'd want to do something like that to a delightful creature such as yourself."</ic>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
			{{Audio\|link=https://youtu.be/mJVAl2zPdaU}}
	* '''Six eternals responded to plenipotentiary messages from the Imperial archmages.'''		* '''Six eternals responded to plenipotentiary messages from the Imperial archmages.'''
	* '''The eternal Sinokenon has requested a parley with the Archmage of Day.'''		* '''The eternal Sinokenon has requested a parley with the Archmage of Day.'''