The play that came to Apulian - Revision history

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	{{SOP\|by=Sofonisba Amilcara of the City Below\|statement=This Assembly endorses Conclave's call for the construction of the Chamber of Euphony, a fane for Sung in Apulian, and accepts responsibility for appointment and oversight of the associated title. The League's custodianship of Spiral comes with a responsibility to make this a place of pride, equal in stature and luxury to her sister cities - the best of everything. We will build a home for beauty here.\|vote=Upheld with a Greater Majority (314-20)\|when=Winter Solstice 386YE}}		{{SOP\|by=Sofonisba Amilcara of the City Below\|statement=This Assembly endorses Conclave's call for the construction of the Chamber of Euphony, a fane for Sung in Apulian, and accepts responsibility for appointment and oversight of the associated title. The League's custodianship of Spiral comes with a responsibility to make this a place of pride, equal in stature and luxury to her sister cities - the best of everything. We will build a home for beauty here.\|vote=Upheld with a Greater Majority (314-20)\|when=Winter Solstice 386YE}}
	The request has received the clear backing of the [[Conclave]], passing a declaration of [[Concord]] raised by		The request has received the clear backing of the [[Conclave]], passing a declaration of [[Concord]] raised by
	'''Rafael Barossa d'Apulian''', on behalf of the [[Sevenfold Path]]. The call was echoed and supported by the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]], who lauded the goal to make Spiral ''"a place of pride, equal in stature and luxury to her sister cities"''. Despite this unprecedented show of support, the [[Senate]] has thus far chosen not to build the fane.		'''Rafael Barossa d'Apulian''', on behalf of the [[Sevenfold Path]]. The call was echoed and supported by the [[Synod]], who lauded the goal to make Spiral ''"a place of pride, equal in stature and luxury to her sister cities"''. Despite this unprecedented show of support, the [[Senate]] has thus far chosen not to build the fane.

	The failure to act might reflect a general concern about the [[Fane#Risks\|risks posed]] by the construction of a [[fane]]. Ceding a fane to an eternal will normally improve diplomatic relations between them and the Empire, but it does come with a cost. The first and most obvious is that it might antagonise an eternal's rivals. The ''Night Singer'' did not attempt to deny that the creation of the fane would draw the interest of rivals such as the [[Sadogua\|Toad King]] and the [[Whisper Gallery\|Perjured Throne]].		The failure to act might reflect a general concern about the [[Fane#Risks\|risks posed]] by the construction of a [[fane]]. Ceding a fane to an eternal will normally improve diplomatic relations between them and the Empire, but it does come with a cost. The first and most obvious is that it might antagonise an eternal's rivals. The ''Night Singer'' did not attempt to deny that the creation of the fane would draw the interest of rivals such as the [[Sadogua\|Toad King]] and the [[Whisper Gallery\|Perjured Throne]].

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Conclave" to "[[Conclave"

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	<p>Conclave calls on Senate to construct the chamber of euphony, a fane which will welcome Sung's influence into the city of nets, encouraging the spread of Night throughout Apulian. Doing so would promote magic, mystery and music in the city and attract the attention of other night eternals. The related title 'The map to the city below' should be appointed annually by the League national assembly to allow proper scrutiny and defend against idolatry.</p><small>Rafael Barossa d'Apulian, on behalf of the Sevenfold Path, Autumn 386YE</small></div></div>		<p>Conclave calls on Senate to construct the chamber of euphony, a fane which will welcome Sung's influence into the city of nets, encouraging the spread of Night throughout Apulian. Doing so would promote magic, mystery and music in the city and attract the attention of other night eternals. The related title 'The map to the city below' should be appointed annually by the League national assembly to allow proper scrutiny and defend against idolatry.</p><small>Rafael Barossa d'Apulian, on behalf of the Sevenfold Path, Autumn 386YE</small></div></div>
	{{SOP\|by=Sofonisba Amilcara of the City Below\|statement=This Assembly endorses Conclave's call for the construction of the Chamber of Euphony, a fane for Sung in Apulian, and accepts responsibility for appointment and oversight of the associated title. The League's custodianship of Spiral comes with a responsibility to make this a place of pride, equal in stature and luxury to her sister cities - the best of everything. We will build a home for beauty here.\|vote=Upheld with a Greater Majority (314-20)\|when=Winter Solstice 386YE}}		{{SOP\|by=Sofonisba Amilcara of the City Below\|statement=This Assembly endorses Conclave's call for the construction of the Chamber of Euphony, a fane for Sung in Apulian, and accepts responsibility for appointment and oversight of the associated title. The League's custodianship of Spiral comes with a responsibility to make this a place of pride, equal in stature and luxury to her sister cities - the best of everything. We will build a home for beauty here.\|vote=Upheld with a Greater Majority (314-20)\|when=Winter Solstice 386YE}}
	The request has received the clear backing of the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]], passing a declaration of [[Concord]] raised by		The request has received the clear backing of the [[Conclave]], passing a declaration of [[Concord]] raised by
	'''Rafael Barossa d'Apulian''', on behalf of the [[Sevenfold Path]]. The call was echoed and supported by the [[Imperial Synod]], who lauded the goal to make Spiral ''"a place of pride, equal in stature and luxury to her sister cities"''. Despite this unprecedented show of support, the [[Senate]] has thus far chosen not to build the fane.		'''Rafael Barossa d'Apulian''', on behalf of the [[Sevenfold Path]]. The call was echoed and supported by the [[Imperial Synod]], who lauded the goal to make Spiral ''"a place of pride, equal in stature and luxury to her sister cities"''. Despite this unprecedented show of support, the [[Senate]] has thus far chosen not to build the fane.

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Senate" to "[[Senate"

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	{{SOP\|by=Sofonisba Amilcara of the City Below\|statement=This Assembly endorses Conclave's call for the construction of the Chamber of Euphony, a fane for Sung in Apulian, and accepts responsibility for appointment and oversight of the associated title. The League's custodianship of Spiral comes with a responsibility to make this a place of pride, equal in stature and luxury to her sister cities - the best of everything. We will build a home for beauty here.\|vote=Upheld with a Greater Majority (314-20)\|when=Winter Solstice 386YE}}		{{SOP\|by=Sofonisba Amilcara of the City Below\|statement=This Assembly endorses Conclave's call for the construction of the Chamber of Euphony, a fane for Sung in Apulian, and accepts responsibility for appointment and oversight of the associated title. The League's custodianship of Spiral comes with a responsibility to make this a place of pride, equal in stature and luxury to her sister cities - the best of everything. We will build a home for beauty here.\|vote=Upheld with a Greater Majority (314-20)\|when=Winter Solstice 386YE}}
	The request has received the clear backing of the [[Imperial Conclave]], passing a declaration of [[Concord]] raised by		The request has received the clear backing of the [[Imperial Conclave]], passing a declaration of [[Concord]] raised by
	'''Rafael Barossa d'Apulian''', on behalf of the [[Sevenfold Path]]. The call was echoed and supported by the [[Imperial Synod]], who lauded the goal to make Spiral ''"a place of pride, equal in stature and luxury to her sister cities"''. Despite this unprecedented show of support, the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] has thus far chosen not to build the fane.		'''Rafael Barossa d'Apulian''', on behalf of the [[Sevenfold Path]]. The call was echoed and supported by the [[Imperial Synod]], who lauded the goal to make Spiral ''"a place of pride, equal in stature and luxury to her sister cities"''. Despite this unprecedented show of support, the [[Senate]] has thus far chosen not to build the fane.

	The failure to act might reflect a general concern about the [[Fane#Risks\|risks posed]] by the construction of a [[fane]]. Ceding a fane to an eternal will normally improve diplomatic relations between them and the Empire, but it does come with a cost. The first and most obvious is that it might antagonise an eternal's rivals. The ''Night Singer'' did not attempt to deny that the creation of the fane would draw the interest of rivals such as the [[Sadogua\|Toad King]] and the [[Whisper Gallery\|Perjured Throne]].		The failure to act might reflect a general concern about the [[Fane#Risks\|risks posed]] by the construction of a [[fane]]. Ceding a fane to an eternal will normally improve diplomatic relations between them and the Empire, but it does come with a cost. The first and most obvious is that it might antagonise an eternal's rivals. The ''Night Singer'' did not attempt to deny that the creation of the fane would draw the interest of rivals such as the [[Sadogua\|Toad King]] and the [[Whisper Gallery\|Perjured Throne]].

Matt at 13:38, 20 July 2025

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:387YE Spring]][[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:387YE Spring]][[Category:Recent History]]
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	"Aw, don't tell me I missed out on the drug trip of the century!"		"Aw, don't tell me I missed out on the drug trip of the century!"

Matt at 13:33, 20 July 2025

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	"This is your first lesson in etiquette my prince" hissed Portia. "In the theatre we sit... in Virtuous silence... The actors speak... the audience listens. If you say one more word before curtainfall you will be calling for a doctor and looking for a new cicisbeo."		"This is your first lesson in etiquette my prince" hissed Portia. "In the theatre we sit... in Virtuous silence... The actors speak... the audience listens. If you say one more word before curtainfall you will be calling for a doctor and looking for a new cicisbeo."

	"a raven!" interrupted Myfanwy, "Nai, the burial markers - were they carved with three interlocking circles?"		"A raven!" interrupted Myfanwy, "Nai, the burial markers - were they carved with three interlocking circles?"

	Portia relaxed back into her rickety seat. The theatre was quiet now, but for the actors themselves you could hear a pin drop. Just as it should be. Maybe Apulus was not going to be so bad after. Life is what you make it she thought with a smile.		Portia relaxed back into her rickety seat. The theatre was quiet now, but for the actors themselves you could hear a pin drop. Just as it should be. Maybe Apulus was not going to be so bad after. Life is what you make it she thought with a smile.

Twiggy at 13:24, 16 July 2025

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	Actius has returned to Apulian to raise the matter of the fane again, but this time it is clear that the request is coming with a strong sense of urgency. According to the arbiter, the ''Dancer'' is becoming increasingly agitated by developments in Apulian. The magicians are at a complete loss to explain why, but they describe the Dancer as growing discordant and dissonant. Its music has become cacophonous and inharmonic - some of those who were once closest to the Dancer find the changes painful to the ear.		Actius has returned to Apulian to raise the matter of the fane again, but this time it is clear that the request is coming with a strong sense of urgency. According to the arbiter, the ''Dancer'' is becoming increasingly agitated by developments in Apulian. The magicians are at a complete loss to explain why, but they describe the Dancer as growing discordant and dissonant. Its music has become cacophonous and inharmonic - some of those who were once closest to the Dancer find the changes painful to the ear.

	Such behaviour is not unprecedented, but in recent times the cause has always been clear. The Dancer became muted and quiet for years after Spiral was lost to the Grendel over five decades ago. More recently the Dancer became wildly agitated when the Black Plateau was triggered. In the seasons running up to that ruinous event, the herald was overcome with fits of wild melancholia, interspaced with dizzying bouts of frantic motion in which its tails would writhe and its wing would flash.		Such behaviour is not unprecedented, but in recent times the cause has always been clear. The Dancer became muted and quiet for years after Spiral was lost to the Grendel over five decades ago. More recently the Dancer became wildly agitated when the {{Black Plateau}} was triggered. In the seasons running up to that ruinous event, the herald was overcome with fits of wild melancholia, interspaced with dizzying bouts of frantic motion in which its tails would writhe and its wing would flash.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Sung001b.JPG \|title=Picture from Steph Morris\|caption=Sung is a winged serpent, with feathers of iridescent hue\|align=right\|width=350}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Sung001b.JPG \|title=Picture from Steph Morris\|caption=Sung is a winged serpent, with feathers of iridescent hue\|align=right\|width=350}}
	This time, nobody is quite certain exactly what is causing the growing agitation, but it definitely seems to be linked to the matter of the fane. Direct questions to the eternal, (such as those posed by Clear Counsel of the Everflowing River) reveal nothing, but the herald has continued to ask about the fane, and has communicated (the Dancer apparently doesn't communicate with words according to Actius) a growing sense of urgency and distress. There is a strong sense of ''imminence'', that the Spiral Dancer must act soon, lest the hour grow late.		This time, nobody is quite certain exactly what is causing the growing agitation, but it definitely seems to be linked to the matter of the fane. Direct questions to the eternal, (such as those posed by Clear Counsel of the Everflowing River) reveal nothing, but the herald has continued to ask about the fane, and has communicated (the Dancer apparently doesn't communicate with words according to Actius) a growing sense of urgency and distress. There is a strong sense of ''imminence'', that the Spiral Dancer must act soon, lest the hour grow late.

Twiggy: /* Larger than Life */

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Larger than Life

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	* '''Theatres, playhouses, and impromptu performances seem to be touched by the powers of dramaturgy'''		* '''Theatres, playhouses, and impromptu performances seem to be touched by the powers of dramaturgy'''
	* '''Even mundane events seem to be touched by a spark of drama'''		* '''Even mundane events seem to be touched by a spark of drama'''
	At first the effects are rather subtle - obvious in hindsight, but too subtle to be noticed at the time. ''Ricardo von Temeschwar'', the notoriously scathing theatre critic wrote a rapturous review of a new production of the ''Three Princes of Tassato'' which daringly reimagines the three principals as [[the Witch]], [[the Bishop]], and ~~the~~ [[the Mountebank]]. "Genuinely gripping," Ricardo said afterwards, and everyone agreed it was a fair review at the time - it really had been an excellent production. But this is the critic who famously wrote of Anavoli's seminal work, ''The DOOM that came to Sarvos'', ''"a piece so moving it poses essential questions - questions like 'Where is the nearest exit?' and 'How can I get my money back?'"''. Ricardo so rarely has anything good to say about anything. But the play had been really rather good, and that was somewhat surprising as it was a new troupe and not much had been expected of them.		At first the effects are rather subtle - obvious in hindsight, but too subtle to be noticed at the time. ''Ricardo von Temeschwar'', the notoriously scathing theatre critic wrote a rapturous review of a new production of the ''Three Princes of Tassato'' which daringly reimagines the three principals as [[the Witch]], [[the Bishop]], and [[the Mountebank]]. "Genuinely gripping," Ricardo said afterwards, and everyone agreed it was a fair review at the time - it really had been an excellent production. But this is the critic who famously wrote of Anavoli's seminal work, ''The DOOM that came to Sarvos'', ''"a piece so moving it poses essential questions - questions like 'Where is the nearest exit?' and 'How can I get my money back?'"''. Ricardo so rarely has anything good to say about anything. But the play had been really rather good, and that was somewhat surprising as it was a new troupe and not much had been expected of them.

	But sell out performances of ''Three Princes'' is just the first of many shows to receive rapturous applause this season in Apulian. In fact any time a play or performance draws on the dramaturgical tropes, even a poetry recital in one case, the piece seems to be incredibly moving and hugely well-received. However as time goes on, the effects become less subtle, people start noticing cases of the dramaturgical personae turning up ''in places they're not meant to be''.		But sell out performances of ''Three Princes'' is just the first of many shows to receive rapturous applause this season in Apulian. In fact any time a play or performance draws on the dramaturgical tropes, even a poetry recital in one case, the piece seems to be incredibly moving and hugely well-received. However as time goes on, the effects become less subtle, people start noticing cases of the dramaturgical personae turning up ''in places they're not meant to be''.

Twiggy at 10:33, 11 July 2025

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	Debate between astronomancers and dramaturgists has been somewhat heated as of late - not in a way that has required any Reckoning between parties, but the relative merits of the two traditions is a subject that inspires much passion. Astronomancers talk about the ancient and universal nature of their tradition - the way that the timeless wisdom of the stars links people far apart. Scholars of magic point to the way that changes in magical laws are often described in terms of the conjunction between constellations: this gives some astronomancers a sense that their discipline describes the true structure of the universe, whereas, say, the dramaturgist's art reveals only what is in the imagination of the playwright.		Debate between astronomancers and dramaturgists has been somewhat heated as of late - not in a way that has required any Reckoning between parties, but the relative merits of the two traditions is a subject that inspires much passion. Astronomancers talk about the ancient and universal nature of their tradition - the way that the timeless wisdom of the stars links people far apart. Scholars of magic point to the way that changes in magical laws are often described in terms of the conjunction between constellations: this gives some astronomancers a sense that their discipline describes the true structure of the universe, whereas, say, the dramaturgist's art reveals only what is in the imagination of the playwright.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Dramaturgic Rite.jpg\|align=right\|caption=Dramaturgy creates magic through narrative use of specific symbols.\|width=400}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Dramaturgic Rite.jpg\|align=right\|caption=Dramaturgy creates magic through narrative use of specific symbols.\|width=400}}
	Not so, say the dramaturgists. A conjunction is often most obvious in the stars themselves, but it is only an expression of a deeper change in the natural law. The stars are, by definition, distant: that is why tulpas form, ultimately, because the distance between the stars and the will of the magician sometimes requires a bridge, which spontaneously forms. Is this so different, however, from what happens in the mind of an audience, as a simple stage becomes a vista in another land: a shared vision of creative will between performer and audience, reified in its witnessing. Just because dramaturgy is more subtle than astronomancy does not make it lesser. And, anyway, say those who advocate for dramaturgy's importance, the lessons that are in the stars are on the stage, too? Is not the paramount law of ~~astromancy~~, after all, that things go awry, that they are not what they seem? What actor does not know ''that''?		Not so, say the dramaturgists. A conjunction is often most obvious in the stars themselves, but it is only an expression of a deeper change in the natural law. The stars are, by definition, distant: that is why tulpas form, ultimately, because the distance between the stars and the will of the magician sometimes requires a bridge, which spontaneously forms. Is this so different, however, from what happens in the mind of an audience, as a simple stage becomes a vista in another land: a shared vision of creative will between performer and audience, reified in its witnessing. Just because dramaturgy is more subtle than astronomancy does not make it lesser. And, anyway, say those who advocate for dramaturgy's importance, the lessons that are in the stars are on the stage, too? Is not the paramount law of astronomancy, after all, that things go awry, that they are not what they seem? What actor does not know ''that''?

	It is an engaging debate, a sign of the way that the people of Apulian have begun to truly embrace their future as the inheritors of the magical legacy of Spiral. Still, it is easy to see why advocates of dramaturgy feel somewhat bruised in the way their discipline is often talked about. The Senate has seen fit to create the position of Astral Arcanist to advise the magicians of the Empire on constellations and tulpas, but no such position exists to be a fount of knowledge and talent regarding the personae, instruments, and thrones of dramaturgy. Some are asking... why not? If it is possible to find the names of the stars, and to call down the stars into oneself, could not more be learnt and experienced regarding the dramaturgical archetypes?		It is an engaging debate, a sign of the way that the people of Apulian have begun to truly embrace their future as the inheritors of the magical legacy of Spiral. Still, it is easy to see why advocates of dramaturgy feel somewhat bruised in the way their discipline is often talked about. The Senate has seen fit to create the position of Astral Arcanist to advise the magicians of the Empire on constellations and tulpas, but no such position exists to be a fount of knowledge and talent regarding the personae, instruments, and thrones of dramaturgy. Some are asking... why not? If it is possible to find the names of the stars, and to call down the stars into oneself, could not more be learnt and experienced regarding the dramaturgical archetypes?

Twiggy at 01:02, 11 July 2025

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	In Summer 386YE, representatives of the ''[[Spiral\|Spiral Dancer]]'' cordially requested that the Empire [[The_city_below#The_City_Below\|create a fane for the eternal]] inside the city of Apulian. The request was to build the Chamber of Euphony, an evocative commission that would welcome the eternal's influence into the City of Nets, and encourage the spread of Night regio through it, ultimately creating something it called "the City Below". In return, it would make the person granted dominion over the fane into the "Map to the City Below".		In Summer 386YE, representatives of the ''[[Spiral\|Spiral Dancer]]'' cordially requested that the Empire [[The_city_below#The_City_Below\|create a fane for the eternal]] inside the city of Apulian. The request was to build the Chamber of Euphony, an evocative commission that would welcome the eternal's influence into the City of Nets, and encourage the spread of Night regio through it, ultimately creating something it called "the City Below". In return, it would make the person granted dominion over the fane into the "Map to the City Below".
	<div style="width: 500px; float: right; clear: right; margin-left:10px;" class="ic"><div class="ic-inner quote">		<div style="width: 500px; float: right; clear: right; margin-left:10px;" class="ic"><div class="ic-inner quote">
	<p>Conclave calls on Senate to construct the chamber of euphony, a fane which will welcome Sung's influence into the city of nets, encouraging the spread of Night throughout Apulian. Doing so would promote magic, mystery and music in the city and attract the attention of other night eternals. The related title 'The map to the city below' should be appointed annually by the League national assembly to allow proper scrutiny and defend against idolatry.</p><small>Rafael Barossa d'Apulian, on behalf of the Sevenfold Path, Autumn ~~386 YE~~</small></div></div>		<p>Conclave calls on Senate to construct the chamber of euphony, a fane which will welcome Sung's influence into the city of nets, encouraging the spread of Night throughout Apulian. Doing so would promote magic, mystery and music in the city and attract the attention of other night eternals. The related title 'The map to the city below' should be appointed annually by the League national assembly to allow proper scrutiny and defend against idolatry.</p><small>Rafael Barossa d'Apulian, on behalf of the Sevenfold Path, Autumn 386YE</small></div></div>
	{{SOP\|by=Sofonisba Amilcara of the City Below\|statement=This Assembly endorses Conclave's call for the construction of the Chamber of Euphony, a fane for Sung in Apulian, and accepts responsibility for appointment and oversight of the associated title. The League's custodianship of Spiral comes with a responsibility to make this a place of pride, equal in stature and luxury to her sister cities - the best of everything. We will build a home for beauty here.\|vote=Upheld with a Greater Majority (314-20)\|when=Winter Solstice 386YE}}		{{SOP\|by=Sofonisba Amilcara of the City Below\|statement=This Assembly endorses Conclave's call for the construction of the Chamber of Euphony, a fane for Sung in Apulian, and accepts responsibility for appointment and oversight of the associated title. The League's custodianship of Spiral comes with a responsibility to make this a place of pride, equal in stature and luxury to her sister cities - the best of everything. We will build a home for beauty here.\|vote=Upheld with a Greater Majority (314-20)\|when=Winter Solstice 386YE}}
	The request has received the clear backing of the [[Imperial Conclave]], passing a declaration of [[Concord]] raised by		The request has received the clear backing of the [[Imperial Conclave]], passing a declaration of [[Concord]] raised by

Novemberalice at 09:48, 11 June 2025

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	<div style="float: left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Play_Advert.jpg\|caption=Dramatic things are afoot in Apulian.\|width=400px}}</div>		<div style="float: left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Play_Advert.jpg\|caption=Dramatic things are afoot in Apulian.\|width=400px}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
			{{audio\|link= https://youtu.be/UW2EBhbypso}}
	There have been strange developments in [[Spiral#Apulian\|Apulian]] this season, as if the city were under the effects of some strange conjunction or other. [[Dramaturgy\|Dramaturgists]] in particular seems to be affected, magicians attempting to perform rituals find the [[Dramaturgy#The Personae\|personae]] seem ''bigger'' somehow, more powerful; even mundane actors find their performances affected by the six core characters in strange ways.		There have been strange developments in [[Spiral#Apulian\|Apulian]] this season, as if the city were under the effects of some strange conjunction or other. [[Dramaturgy\|Dramaturgists]] in particular seems to be affected, magicians attempting to perform rituals find the [[Dramaturgy#The Personae\|personae]] seem ''bigger'' somehow, more powerful; even mundane actors find their performances affected by the six core characters in strange ways.