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Twiggy at 15:33, 19 March 2026

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	"We are here from Varushka because while you know a lot about tending tombs, ''we'' are the people who know about sovereigns and the terrible powers they wield! And we are telling you we ''must'' be allowed into the tomb!"		"We are here from Varushka because while you know a lot about tending tombs, ''we'' are the people who know about sovereigns and the terrible powers they wield! And we are telling you we ''must'' be allowed into the tomb!"

	The steward crossed her own arms. She made eye contact briefly with Temovich. She knew the old woman very mildly, having shared the occasional coffee and pastry with them in the park near the tomb.. The wise one shrugged her eyebrows apologetically at her companion's rash words. But her serious expression did not alter.		The steward crossed her own arms. She made eye contact briefly with Temovich. She knew the old woman very mildly, having shared the occasional coffee and pastry with them in the park near the tomb. The wise one shrugged her eyebrows apologetically at her companion's rash words. But her serious expression did not alter.

	"I know you're concerned." Jemima was keeping her temper by remembering that these people were simply being Vigilant. They had identified a possible threat and were investigating, and she could not fault them for that. Even if they were wrong. "But you cannot enter the tomb of the Empress. Not least because there are few things more commonly associated with a sudden haunting than defilement of the resting place. Especially after all this time."		"I know you're concerned." Jemima was keeping her temper by remembering that these people were simply being Vigilant. They had identified a possible threat and were investigating, and she could not fault them for that. Even if they were wrong. "But you cannot enter the tomb of the Empress. Not least because there are few things more commonly associated with a sudden haunting than defilement of the resting place. Especially after all this time."

Twiggy at 01:03, 22 January 2026

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	When [[Appraisal#Eilian_Sweetwater_of_Storm.27s_Run_Striding\|Eilian Sweetwater]] proposed that Imperial artists work with the Assembly of Nine to find a suitable inspiration, members of the Pharos' Water [[chapter]] proposed that a competition was the only virtuous way to choose these designs. The chapter's [[benefactor\|benefactors]] committed to providing the winning artist with the ''Wayfarers Guide'' - an [[Magic_items#Artefacts\|artefact]] [[Dragonbone Symbol]] originally created for [[Emperor James]] but never delivered.		When [[Appraisal#Eilian_Sweetwater_of_Storm.27s_Run_Striding\|Eilian Sweetwater]] proposed that Imperial artists work with the Assembly of Nine to find a suitable inspiration, members of the Pharos' Water [[chapter]] proposed that a competition was the only virtuous way to choose these designs. The chapter's [[benefactor\|benefactors]] committed to providing the winning artist with the ''Wayfarers Guide'' - an [[Magic_items#Artefacts\|artefact]] [[Dragonbone Symbol]] originally created for [[Emperor James]] but never delivered.

	The Assembly of Nine, however, has chosen ''two'' victors in the contest. The Exarch of the Pharos' Water chapter cannot break the Wayfarer's Guide in half, and committed to provide a single gift to one winning artist. As such, they propose to leave the decision as to who receives Emperor Frederick's Dragonbone Symbol to Millward and Gralka. The talisman will be delivered to the [[~~Imperial_Civil_Service~~#Tribune_of_the_Synod\|Tribune of the Synod]] on Saturday morning; they ask that Gralka and Millward bring their decision as to who will receive the item to them at [[Anvil#The Hub\|the Hub]] when they are ready.		The Assembly of Nine, however, has chosen ''two'' victors in the contest. The Exarch of the Pharos' Water chapter cannot break the Wayfarer's Guide in half, and committed to provide a single gift to one winning artist. As such, they propose to leave the decision as to who receives Emperor Frederick's Dragonbone Symbol to Millward and Gralka. The talisman will be delivered to the [[Civil_Service#Tribune_of_the_Synod\|Tribune of the Synod]] on Saturday morning; they ask that Gralka and Millward bring their decision as to who will receive the item to them at [[Anvil#The Hub\|the Hub]] when they are ready.

	===Progress===		===Progress===

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2026-01-15T14:49:22Z

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	Without ''significant'' evidence that some serious threat resides inside the tomb, the stewards absolutely have no interest in allowing anyone to disturb the rest of [[the Throne]] interred within. They thank the wise ones for their concern, but reassure them that if anything ''does'' happen at the tomb they will be the first to seek out the expertise of their Varushkan siblings in addressing that threat.		Without ''significant'' evidence that some serious threat resides inside the tomb, the stewards absolutely have no interest in allowing anyone to disturb the rest of [[the Throne]] interred within. They thank the wise ones for their concern, but reassure them that if anything ''does'' happen at the tomb they will be the first to seek out the expertise of their Varushkan siblings in addressing that threat.

	'''OOC Note:''' There is no sign of any threat from Empress Varkula's tomb; attempts to gain access will not lead to opportunities. This includes statements of principle: the stewards of the dead will refuse any suggestion from their own assembly that the tombs be broken into. Breaking into one of the tombs at the Necropolis would be seen as a shocking trespass by the people of Highguard, and indeed by many other Imperial nations, even if the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] were to command it. If there was an active plot regarding Empress Varkula - or anyone else interred in the Necropolis - then opportunities would be presented to interact with it, but right now that is not the case.		'''OOC Note:''' There is no sign of any threat from Empress Varkula's tomb; attempts to gain access will not lead to opportunities. This includes statements of principle: the stewards of the dead will refuse any suggestion from their own assembly that the tombs be broken into. Breaking into one of the tombs at the Necropolis would be seen as a shocking trespass by the people of Highguard, and indeed by many other Imperial nations, even if the [[Senate]] were to command it. If there was an active plot regarding Empress Varkula - or anyone else interred in the Necropolis - then opportunities would be presented to interact with it, but right now that is not the case.
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Twiggy at 03:07, 29 December 2025

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	This mandate will only affect Urizen or Varushka if their Assembly pass it with a greater majority due to both those nations questioning of Synod mandates. Due to the nature of this opportunity it is not possible to submit an alternate mandate on this topic.		This mandate will only affect Urizen or Varushka if their Assembly pass it with a greater majority due to both those nations questioning of Synod mandates. Due to the nature of this opportunity it is not possible to submit an alternate mandate on this topic.

	None of these mandates will have any effect if the Iron Helms, or any other Imperial army, carry out a [[Army_qualities#Cruel\|merciless assault]] against Druj inhabitants of the Salt Flats of Sanath this coming season. It is not possible to open diplomatic channels of communication whilst engaging in brutal tactics designed to ~~terrorize~~ them. If any army undertakes a merciless assault then all the mandates will automatically fail and no liao will be taken.		None of these mandates will have any effect if the Iron Helms, or any other Imperial army, carry out a [[Army_qualities#Cruel\|merciless assault]] against Druj inhabitants of the Salt Flats of Sanath this coming season. It is not possible to open diplomatic channels of communication whilst engaging in brutal tactics designed to terrorise them. If any army undertakes a merciless assault then all the mandates will automatically fail and no liao will be taken.

Twiggy at 12:05, 11 July 2025

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	* '''The Wayfarer's Guide, the prize offered by the chapter of Pharos' Water, will be delivered to the civil service on Saturday morning'''		* '''The Wayfarer's Guide, the prize offered by the chapter of Pharos' Water, will be delivered to the civil service on Saturday morning'''
	* '''Skywise Gralka and Millward Cowley must decide between them who will receive it'''		* '''Skywise Gralka and Millward Cowley must decide between them who will receive it'''
	When [[Appraisal#Eilian_Sweetwater_of_Storm.27s_Run_Striding\|~~Elian~~ Sweetwater]] proposed that Imperial artists work with the Assembly of Nine to find a suitable inspiration, members of the Pharos' Water [[chapter]] proposed that a competition was the only virtuous way to choose these designs. The chapter's [[benefactor\|benefactors]] committed to providing the winning artist with the ''Wayfarers Guide'' - an [[Magic_items#Artefacts\|artefact]] [[Dragonbone Symbol]] originally created for [[Emperor James]] but never delivered.		When [[Appraisal#Eilian_Sweetwater_of_Storm.27s_Run_Striding\|Eilian Sweetwater]] proposed that Imperial artists work with the Assembly of Nine to find a suitable inspiration, members of the Pharos' Water [[chapter]] proposed that a competition was the only virtuous way to choose these designs. The chapter's [[benefactor\|benefactors]] committed to providing the winning artist with the ''Wayfarers Guide'' - an [[Magic_items#Artefacts\|artefact]] [[Dragonbone Symbol]] originally created for [[Emperor James]] but never delivered.

	The Assembly of Nine, however, has chosen ''two'' victors in the contest. The Exarch of the Pharos' Water chapter cannot break the Wayfarer's Guide in half, and committed to provide a single gift to one winning artist. As such, they propose to leave the decision as to who receives Emperor Frederick's Dragonbone Symbol to Millward and Gralka. The talisman will be delivered to the [[Imperial_Civil_Service#Tribune_of_the_Synod\|Tribune of the Synod]] on Saturday morning; they ask that Gralka and Millward bring their decision as to who will receive the item to them at [[Anvil#The Hub\|the Hub]] when they are ready.		The Assembly of Nine, however, has chosen ''two'' victors in the contest. The Exarch of the Pharos' Water chapter cannot break the Wayfarer's Guide in half, and committed to provide a single gift to one winning artist. As such, they propose to leave the decision as to who receives Emperor Frederick's Dragonbone Symbol to Millward and Gralka. The talisman will be delivered to the [[Imperial_Civil_Service#Tribune_of_the_Synod\|Tribune of the Synod]] on Saturday morning; they ask that Gralka and Millward bring their decision as to who will receive the item to them at [[Anvil#The Hub\|the Hub]] when they are ready.

Novemberalice at 13:05, 22 July 2024

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	Jemima started to count to ten inside her head and took a deep breath.</ic>		Jemima started to count to ten inside her head and took a deep breath.</ic>
	<div style="float:left; width: 600px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Grand Endeavours.png\|caption=Inspiration for the grand endeavour has been provided, the ground is being cleared, the first white granite towers begin to rise.\|align=left\|width=600}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 600px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Grand Endeavours.png\|caption=Inspiration for the grand endeavour has been provided, the ground is being cleared, the first white granite towers begin to rise.\|align=left\|width=600}}</div>{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im4AhWgyURw}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	[[The League]] is not the only nation with cities. The [[Bastion#Bastion.2C_the_White_City\|White City]] and the [[Necropolis#The_Necropolis\|Black]] were old when [[Sarvos]] and the rest were open fields. Many of the concerns of city folk are the same the world over, and this season highlights those similarities. Malevolent heralds, worries about dark powers, the quest for items of [[worth]], concern about what one's neighbours are doing. There is a commonality between the Highborn. and their siblings in the League. Nor are Imperial citizens the only builders, of course. People everywhere, of all kinds, are drawn together like filings to a magnet. Even the Druj, it seems, build communities - if the tales of the sprawling chaos that is the city of Leen are to be believed. The [[Valiant Pegasus]] fights in the [[Salt Flats of Sanath]] and urges the soldiers of Highguard, and their allies, to remember that, though they walk the road through the heartlands of [[the Mallum]], they are here as liberators, not conquerors.		[[The League]] is not the only nation with cities. The [[Bastion#Bastion.2C_the_White_City\|White City]] and the [[Necropolis#The_Necropolis\|Black]] were old when [[Sarvos]] and the rest were open fields. Many of the concerns of city folk are the same the world over, and this season highlights those similarities. Malevolent heralds, worries about dark powers, the quest for items of [[worth]], concern about what one's neighbours are doing. There is a commonality between the Highborn. and their siblings in the League. Nor are Imperial citizens the only builders, of course. People everywhere, of all kinds, are drawn together like filings to a magnet. Even the Druj, it seems, build communities - if the tales of the sprawling chaos that is the city of Leen are to be believed. The [[Valiant Pegasus]] fights in the [[Salt Flats of Sanath]] and urges the soldiers of Highguard, and their allies, to remember that, though they walk the road through the heartlands of [[the Mallum]], they are here as liberators, not conquerors.

Hailmur at 19:09, 16 April 2024

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	===Peril===		===Peril===
	* '''Cold Sun is in Bastion'''		* '''Cold Sun is in Bastion'''
	There is one major cause for concern in Bastion. The forces of the destructive [[eternal]] [[Cold Sun]] have [[To the last syllable\|gathered in Bastion]]. These wicked heralds have already [[To_the_last_syllable#In_Bastion_and_Reikos\|destroyed]] the [[Reikos#~~The_Unbound_Steel_Hall_of_Lost_Chapters~~\|Unbound Steel Hall of Lost Chapters]] in [[Reikos]], and assaulted a number of targets in Highguard including the [[High_Herbalist_of_Sybella#Sybella_Cross_Physician.27s_Hall\|Physician's Hall]] in [[Bastion#Sybela\|Sybela]]. Most worrying of all, however, is the news that a major force of these heralds [[To_the_last_syllable#Purity\|is gathered]] at [[Bastion#Woodbury\|Woodbury]] - a force of some three thousand supernatural entities with barely understood powers.		There is one major cause for concern in Bastion. The forces of the destructive [[eternal]] [[Cold Sun]] have [[To the last syllable\|gathered in Bastion]]. These wicked heralds have already [[To_the_last_syllable#In_Bastion_and_Reikos\|destroyed]] the [[Reikos#The_Unbound_Steel_Hall_%28Ruined%29\|Unbound Steel Hall of Lost Chapters]] in [[Reikos]], and assaulted a number of targets in Highguard including the [[High_Herbalist_of_Sybella#Sybella_Cross_Physician.27s_Hall\|Physician's Hall]] in [[Bastion#Sybela\|Sybela]]. Most worrying of all, however, is the news that a major force of these heralds [[To_the_last_syllable#Purity\|is gathered]] at [[Bastion#Woodbury\|Woodbury]] - a force of some three thousand supernatural entities with barely understood powers.

	There is a ''great deal'' of white granite being gathered at Bastion, and the construction work leaves many workers, architects, engineers, and the people of the [[Bastion#Bastion.2C_the_White_City\|White City]] itself vulnerable. The attackers would need to pass through [[Bastion#Stoneside\|Stoneside]] to threaten the city directly, but they could certainly raid the caravans bringing white granite from the western nations. Worse, they have demonstrated both a committed hatred of things that exalt the spirit, and an ability to put themselves in a position to try and destroy those things. Finally, of course, there are no [[fortification\|fortifications]] in Bastion whose garrison might slow them down. The people of the White City are nervous, to put it mildly.		There is a ''great deal'' of white granite being gathered at Bastion, and the construction work leaves many workers, architects, engineers, and the people of the [[Bastion#Bastion.2C_the_White_City\|White City]] itself vulnerable. The attackers would need to pass through [[Bastion#Stoneside\|Stoneside]] to threaten the city directly, but they could certainly raid the caravans bringing white granite from the western nations. Worse, they have demonstrated both a committed hatred of things that exalt the spirit, and an ability to put themselves in a position to try and destroy those things. Finally, of course, there are no [[fortification\|fortifications]] in Bastion whose garrison might slow them down. The people of the White City are nervous, to put it mildly.

Hailmur: /* Lanterns */

2023-09-13T19:19:53Z

Lanterns

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	The Grandmaster of the Shuttered Lantern could use a [[Declaration]] of [[Concord]] to ask the Conclave to support them in dealing with the espionage ring in Sarvos themselves. This would require a commitment of mana - the magicians in Sarvos estimate it will take 60 crystal mana in addition to their own resources. It will not be necessary to do a separate [[Endowment]] - the resources will come directly from the font for Winter Solstice, provided the Conclave supports the Shuttered Lantern's operations.		The Grandmaster of the Shuttered Lantern could use a [[Declaration]] of [[Concord]] to ask the Conclave to support them in dealing with the espionage ring in Sarvos themselves. This would require a commitment of mana - the magicians in Sarvos estimate it will take 60 crystal mana in addition to their own resources. It will not be necessary to do a separate [[Endowment]] - the resources will come directly from the font for Winter Solstice, provided the Conclave supports the Shuttered Lantern's operations.

	If they take the lead, the Shuttered Lantern will roll up the espionage ring in Sarvos before the Winter Solstice ~~The~~ Grandmaster will receive some information about what the espionage network was working on, along with a portion of the wealth the Grendel were using to pay their informants and a single [[magic items\|magic item]] taken from the spies. Some some of the agents may escape - coordinating the operation will be extremely challenging - but the threat will be removed.		If they take the lead, the Shuttered Lantern will roll up the espionage ring in Sarvos before the Winter Solstice the Grandmaster will receive some information about what the espionage network was working on, along with a portion of the wealth the Grendel were using to pay their informants and a single [[magic items\|magic item]] taken from the spies. Some some of the agents may escape - coordinating the operation will be extremely challenging - but the threat will be removed.
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Gamma3000: /* The Wayfarer's Guide */ whitespace

2023-09-07T22:03:41Z

The Wayfarer's Guide: whitespace

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	===The Wayfarer's Guide===		===The Wayfarer's Guide===
	* '''The Wayfarer's Guide, the prize offered by the chapter of Pharos' Water, will be delivered to the civil service on Saturday morning'''		* '''The Wayfarer's Guide, the prize offered by the chapter of Pharos' Water, will be delivered to the civil service on Saturday morning'''
	*'''Skywise Gralka and Millward Cowley must decide between them who will receive it'''		* '''Skywise Gralka and Millward Cowley must decide between them who will receive it'''
	When [[Appraisal#Eilian_Sweetwater_of_Storm.27s_Run_Striding\|Elian Sweetwater]] proposed that Imperial artists work with the Assembly of Nine to find a suitable inspiration, members of the Pharos' Water [[chapter]] proposed that a competition was the only virtuous way to choose these designs. The chapter's [[benefactor\|benefactors]] committed to providing the winning artist with the ''Wayfarers Guide'' - an [[Magic_items#Artefacts\|artefact]] [[Dragonbone Symbol]] originally created for [[Emperor James]] but never delivered.		When [[Appraisal#Eilian_Sweetwater_of_Storm.27s_Run_Striding\|Elian Sweetwater]] proposed that Imperial artists work with the Assembly of Nine to find a suitable inspiration, members of the Pharos' Water [[chapter]] proposed that a competition was the only virtuous way to choose these designs. The chapter's [[benefactor\|benefactors]] committed to providing the winning artist with the ''Wayfarers Guide'' - an [[Magic_items#Artefacts\|artefact]] [[Dragonbone Symbol]] originally created for [[Emperor James]] but never delivered.

Dre: /* Necropolis: Varkula */

2023-09-05T15:02:53Z

Necropolis: Varkula

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	The Imperial orcs are not the only people interested in relics and tombs in Necropolis. During the Summer Solstice, the [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] National Assembly upheld a [[statement of principle]] by '''Father Drakov''' that expressed the concerns of the [[Imperial Necromancer]] that [[Empress Varkula]] might somehow have risen as a [[Varushkan_Monster#Sovereigns\|sovereign]]. A small delegation of [[Varushka religious beliefs\|Wise ones]] in Necropolis - some resident and some making the long trip south especially - speak with the stewards of the dead and the guardians of the tomb.		The Imperial orcs are not the only people interested in relics and tombs in Necropolis. During the Summer Solstice, the [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] National Assembly upheld a [[statement of principle]] by '''Father Drakov''' that expressed the concerns of the [[Imperial Necromancer]] that [[Empress Varkula]] might somehow have risen as a [[Varushkan_Monster#Sovereigns\|sovereign]]. A small delegation of [[Varushka religious beliefs\|Wise ones]] in Necropolis - some resident and some making the long trip south especially - speak with the stewards of the dead and the guardians of the tomb.

	There is absolutely no evidence of anything untoward around the tomb. It is as sealed as it ever was, and since the [[Come back to stay\|mild disturbances]] in Spring 382YE, there has been nothing else to raise any concern among the stewards. Requests to break open the tomb are met with polite refusal. The idea that an Imperial Empress might turn out to be some kind of awful unliving horror akin to the [[Charnel Lord]] or [[Dho'uala]] is viewed by several of the stewards as quite offensive. Furthermore, even if for some reason a malevolent entity were to arise in the tomb, there are [[Burial rites of Empress Varkula\|~~precuations~~]] to provide warnings of such an event.		There is absolutely no evidence of anything untoward around the tomb. It is as sealed as it ever was, and since the [[Come back to stay\|mild disturbances]] in Spring 382YE, there has been nothing else to raise any concern among the stewards. Requests to break open the tomb are met with polite refusal. The idea that an Imperial Empress might turn out to be some kind of awful unliving horror akin to the [[Charnel Lord]] or [[Dho'uala]] is viewed by several of the stewards as quite offensive. Furthermore, even if for some reason a malevolent entity were to arise in the tomb, there are [[Burial rites of Empress Varkula\|precautions]] to provide warnings of such an event.

	Without ''significant'' evidence that some serious threat resides inside the tomb, the stewards absolutely have no interest in allowing anyone to disturb the rest of [[the Throne]] interred within. They thank the wise ones for their concern, but reassure them that if anything ''does'' happen at the tomb they will be the first to seek out the expertise of their Varushkan siblings in addressing that threat.		Without ''significant'' evidence that some serious threat resides inside the tomb, the stewards absolutely have no interest in allowing anyone to disturb the rest of [[the Throne]] interred within. They thank the wise ones for their concern, but reassure them that if anything ''does'' happen at the tomb they will be the first to seek out the expertise of their Varushkan siblings in addressing that threat.
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	'''OOC Note:''' There is no sign of any threat from Empress Varkula's tomb; attempts to gain access will not lead to opportunities. This includes statements of principle: the stewards of the dead will refuse any suggestion from their own assembly that the tombs be broken into. Breaking into one of the tombs at the Necropolis would be seen as a shocking trespass by the people of Highguard, and indeed by many other Imperial nations, even if the [[Imperial Senate]] were to command it. If there was an active plot regarding Empress Varkula - or anyone else interred in the Necropolis - then opportunities would be presented to interact with it, but right now that is not the case.		'''OOC Note:''' There is no sign of any threat from Empress Varkula's tomb; attempts to gain access will not lead to opportunities. This includes statements of principle: the stewards of the dead will refuse any suggestion from their own assembly that the tombs be broken into. Breaking into one of the tombs at the Necropolis would be seen as a shocking trespass by the people of Highguard, and indeed by many other Imperial nations, even if the [[Imperial Senate]] were to command it. If there was an active plot regarding Empress Varkula - or anyone else interred in the Necropolis - then opportunities would be presented to interact with it, but right now that is not the case.
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	==Necropolis: Espionage==		==Necropolis: Espionage==
	* '''The Grendel espionage network in Necropolis has been broken'''		* '''The Grendel espionage network in Necropolis has been broken'''