The troubled words - Revision history

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	* '''The League Assembly could enact a mandate that curtails the cultural influence of the sword scholars'''		* '''The League Assembly could enact a mandate that curtails the cultural influence of the sword scholars'''
	* '''This reduces the income of the Master of Defence but ensures the philosophy of the sword scholars will not take root in Holberg'''		* '''This reduces the income of the Master of Defence but ensures the philosophy of the sword scholars will not take root in Holberg'''
	Not everyone in Holberg is persuaded that a new Academy combining swordsmanship with opposition to authority is an entirely good idea. The sword scholars are renowned as zealous agitators, ruthlessly committed to action and prepared to fight for their beliefs; the Urizen assembly itself [[Hard_and_suspecting#The_Urizen_Assembly\|disavowed Sulemaine's methods]].. At their best, the bravos are the fighting backbone of the League, at their worst, they are ruffians, thugs and even petty criminals with a propensity for drink and violence in equal measure. The thought of giving the bravos of Holberg another reason to take up arms and a cause to fight for gives many pause for thought. As the noted salon wit ''Lotte Yarnovitch'' puts it ''"The only thing more terrifying than a bravo with a jug of wine in their belly is a bravo with a burning idea in their head."''		Not everyone in Holberg is persuaded that a new Academy combining swordsmanship with opposition to authority is an entirely good idea. The sword scholars are renowned as zealous agitators, ruthlessly committed to action and prepared to fight for their beliefs; the Urizen assembly itself [[Hard_and_suspecting#The_Urizen_Assembly\|disavowed Sulemaine's methods]]. At their best, the bravos are the fighting backbone of the League, at their worst, they are ruffians, thugs and even petty criminals with a propensity for drink and violence in equal measure. The thought of giving the bravos of Holberg another reason to take up arms and a cause to fight for gives many pause for thought. As the noted salon wit ''Lotte Yarnovitch'' puts it ''"The only thing more terrifying than a bravo with a jug of wine in their belly is a bravo with a burning idea in their head."''

	These conservative voices urge the citizens of Holberg to consider carefully if this is what the League really needs right now? The sword scholars - the group who threatened to disband an Imperial army if they didn't get what they wanted - spreading their philosophy in Holberg. The Empire [[Create law prohibiting Bite\|banned bite]] in part because of concerns about the confrontations that might follow if abuse of the substance became rampant among the bravos of the League. Are the provocative ideas of the sword scholars any less dangerous? The bravos are already notorious for the violence associated with their fights. Would they really benefit from the example of Sulemaine, a woman who executed everyone she disagreed with?		These conservative voices urge the citizens of Holberg to consider carefully if this is what the League really needs right now? The sword scholars - the group who threatened to disband an Imperial army if they didn't get what they wanted - spreading their philosophy in Holberg. The Empire [[Create law prohibiting Bite\|banned bite]] in part because of concerns about the confrontations that might follow if abuse of the substance became rampant among the bravos of the League. Are the provocative ideas of the sword scholars any less dangerous? The bravos are already notorious for the violence associated with their fights. Would they really benefit from the example of Sulemaine, a woman who executed everyone she disagreed with?

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	Sulemaine is unlikely to appeal to the average [[bravo]]. The more esoteric emphasis on [[Wisdom]] and contemplation is of limited interest to the potential students of the new Academy. But Sulemaine's core ideas have some appeal, in part because of their resonance with the teachings of a local historical figure, ''Alexander von Holberg''. He was a demagogic preacher and bravo who urged people to think for themselves. Sulemaine taught that no action can be virtuous if performed on the orders of another, and many of her followers want to disestablish the Imperial Synod as a result. Alexi called for a revolt ''"against the supreme tyranny of the Synod, and the phantom of the Labyrinth"''. His supporters argued that the Synod was simply an extension of the power of [[the Throne]] and called for their fellow bravos to oppose both.		Sulemaine is unlikely to appeal to the average [[bravo]]. The more esoteric emphasis on [[Wisdom]] and contemplation is of limited interest to the potential students of the new Academy. But Sulemaine's core ideas have some appeal, in part because of their resonance with the teachings of a local historical figure, ''Alexander von Holberg''. He was a demagogic preacher and bravo who urged people to think for themselves. Sulemaine taught that no action can be virtuous if performed on the orders of another, and many of her followers want to disestablish the Imperial Synod as a result. Alexi called for a revolt ''"against the supreme tyranny of the Synod, and the phantom of the Labyrinth"''. His supporters argued that the Synod was simply an extension of the power of [[the Throne]] and called for their fellow bravos to oppose both.

	Alexander von Holberg was executed in147YE for [[Religious crime\|religious crimes]], but his death was widely considered to be political in nature. Certainly the [[Empress Varkula\|Empress]] at the time was no fan of the bravo and her supporters publicly denounced Alexander and his followers in [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]]. There has been little interest in his teachings since his death, but it has cropped up now in light of the recent developments and his similarity to Sulemaine. Not least because, like her, Alexander was a keen duellist.		Alexander von Holberg was executed in147YE for [[Religious crime\|religious crimes]], but his death was widely considered to be political in nature. Certainly the [[Empress Varkula\|Empress]] at the time was no fan of the bravo and her supporters publicly denounced Alexander and his followers in [[Senate]]. There has been little interest in his teachings since his death, but it has cropped up now in light of the recent developments and his similarity to Sulemaine. Not least because, like her, Alexander was a keen duellist.

	==Creating Yourself==		==Creating Yourself==

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	Sulemaine is unlikely to appeal to the average [[bravo]]. The more esoteric emphasis on [[Wisdom]] and contemplation is of limited interest to the potential students of the new Academy. But Sulemaine's core ideas have some appeal, in part because of their resonance with the teachings of a local historical figure, ''Alexander von Holberg''. He was a demagogic preacher and bravo who urged people to think for themselves. Sulemaine taught that no action can be virtuous if performed on the orders of another, and many of her followers want to disestablish the Imperial Synod as a result. Alexi called for a revolt ''"against the supreme tyranny of the Synod, and the phantom of the Labyrinth"''. His supporters argued that the Synod was simply an extension of the power of [[the Throne]] and called for their fellow bravos to oppose both.		Sulemaine is unlikely to appeal to the average [[bravo]]. The more esoteric emphasis on [[Wisdom]] and contemplation is of limited interest to the potential students of the new Academy. But Sulemaine's core ideas have some appeal, in part because of their resonance with the teachings of a local historical figure, ''Alexander von Holberg''. He was a demagogic preacher and bravo who urged people to think for themselves. Sulemaine taught that no action can be virtuous if performed on the orders of another, and many of her followers want to disestablish the Imperial Synod as a result. Alexi called for a revolt ''"against the supreme tyranny of the Synod, and the phantom of the Labyrinth"''. His supporters argued that the Synod was simply an extension of the power of [[the Throne]] and called for their fellow bravos to oppose both.

	Alexander von Holberg was executed in147YE for [[Religious crime\|religious crimes]], but his death was widely considered to be political in nature. Certainly the [[Empress Varkula\|Empress]] at the time was no fan of the bravo and her supporters publicly denounced Alexander and his followers in [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]]. There has been little interest in his teachings since his death, but it has cropped up now in light of the recent developments and his similarity to Sulemaine. Not least because, like her, Alexander was a keen duellist.		Alexander von Holberg was executed in147YE for [[Religious crime\|religious crimes]], but his death was widely considered to be political in nature. Certainly the [[Empress Varkula\|Empress]] at the time was no fan of the bravo and her supporters publicly denounced Alexander and his followers in [[Senate\|Senate]]. There has been little interest in his teachings since his death, but it has cropped up now in light of the recent developments and his similarity to Sulemaine. Not least because, like her, Alexander was a keen duellist.

	==Creating Yourself==		==Creating Yourself==

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	If either mandate is enacted it will ensure that the cultural influence of the Academy is completely curtailed. People will still attend the Academy but the income it provides each season will be reduced by a third - a reflection of the limited interest. Some students will take lessons in swordsmanship, but they won't be staying around for a discussion of the Virtues and the proper role of the Synod. There will be no possibility of the philosophy of the swords scholars and their implacable opposition to the Imperial Synod taking root in Holberg. Of course, this mandate is in competition with the one above.		If either mandate is enacted it will ensure that the cultural influence of the Academy is completely curtailed. People will still attend the Academy but the income it provides each season will be reduced by a third - a reflection of the limited interest. Some students will take lessons in swordsmanship, but they won't be staying around for a discussion of the Virtues and the proper role of the Synod. There will be no possibility of the philosophy of the swords scholars and their implacable opposition to the Imperial Synod taking root in Holberg. Of course, this mandate is in competition with the one above.

	Someone or some philosophy could still influence the bravos of Holberg in the future, but it won't be the teachings of the sword~~-saint~~, or of Holberg's notorious anarchist.		Someone or some philosophy could still influence the bravos of Holberg in the future, but it won't be the teachings of the sword scholar, or of Holberg's notorious anarchist.

	==The People's Stick==		==The People's Stick==

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	"What's it like being back at school?" Dieter dropped into the open chair next to Anna, slamming two tankards down on the table top just hard enough to slop ale over the side.		<ic>"What's it like being back at school?" Dieter dropped into the open chair next to Anna, slamming two tankards down on the table top just hard enough to slop ale over the side.

	She elbowed her fellow bravo in the ribs hard, as punishment for spilling her drink rather than the obvious scorn. "It's good thanks - you should try learning things. You might like it."		She elbowed her fellow bravo in the ribs hard, as punishment for spilling her drink rather than the obvious scorn. "It's good thanks - you should try learning things. You might like it."

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	Anna rolled her eyes and groaned. Same old Dieter. "They don't tell you how to think. What they tell you is to think for yourself... You could try that Dieter. What have you got to lose?"		Anna rolled her eyes and groaned. Same old Dieter. "They don't tell you how to think. What they tell you is to think for yourself... You could try that Dieter. What have you got to lose?"

	"From thinking?!?" Dieter roared in mock outrage. "My reputation would be ruined if people found out I'd be thinking. How would I find time for fighting and drinking if I'd wasted hours of the day on thinking!"		"From thinking?!?" Dieter roared in mock outrage. "My reputation would be ruined if people found out I'd been thinking. How would I find time for fighting and drinking if I'd wasted hours of the day on thinking!"

	"Yeah, yeah... Very funny Dieter. Seriously - you ''should'' consider it. My swordsmanship has come on loads since I started there. I bet I can beat you now... And what they say - about thinking for yourself... it really makes sense. It's about not just doing what other people tell you all the time..."		"Yeah, yeah... Very funny Dieter. Seriously - you ''should'' consider it. My swordsmanship has come on loads since I started there. I bet I can beat you now... And what they say - about thinking for yourself... it really makes sense. It's about not just doing what other people tell you all the time..."

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	Dieter cast a filthy glance at her but for the first time that evening he didn't say anything.</ic>		Dieter cast a filthy glance at her but for the first time that evening he didn't say anything.</ic>
	<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=The Bravo.jpg\|align=left\|width=500\|caption=Bravos are expected to be boastful, larger-than-life characters, who display a cocky and swaggering attitude. They squander their money gambling and having a good time, and take advantage of the informal attitudes of The League to cause a little trouble. Or a ''lot'' of trouble, depending on the situation.}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=The Bravo.jpg\|align=left\|width=500\|caption=Bravos are expected to be boastful, larger-than-life characters, who display a cocky and swaggering attitude. They squander their money gambling and having a good time, and take advantage of the informal attitudes of The League to cause a little trouble. Or a ''lot'' of trouble, depending on the situation.}}</div>
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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	In Autumn last year, '''Achille di Sarvos''', used an [[Bearer_of_an_Imperial_Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]] to announce the commission of [[Construct_Scholars_of_the_Sword_Academy\|a new Academy in Holberg]]. This school will be known as the ''Holberg Scholars of the Sword Academy''. '''Professor Bartolomau Vinnemakker von Holberg''' has been appointed as custodian of the Academy, the [[Master_of_Defence_of_the_Scholars_of_the_Sword_Academy\|Master of Defence]]. The announcement doesn't make any mention of the Master of Defence taking responsibility for the lessons delivered at the Academy, but it's hard to imagine who else could be responsible for them.		In Autumn last year, '''Achille di Sarvos''', used an [[Bearer_of_an_Imperial_Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]] to announce the commission of [[Construct_Scholars_of_the_Sword_Academy\|a new Academy in Holberg]]. This school will be known as the ''Holberg Scholars of the Sword Academy''. '''Professor Bartolomau Vinnemakker von Holberg''' has been appointed as custodian of the Academy, the [[Master_of_Defence_of_the_Scholars_of_the_Sword_Academy\|Master of Defence]]. The announcement doesn't make any mention of the Master of Defence taking responsibility for the lessons delivered at the Academy, but it's hard to imagine who else could be responsible for them.

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	Erasmo di Tassato has asked the League Assembly to consider urging bravos to engage with the sword scholars but to demand that the school present a more rounded syllabus.		Erasmo di Tassato has asked the League Assembly to consider urging bravos to engage with the sword scholars but to demand that the school present a more rounded syllabus.

	{{Mandate\|mandate=We send {named priest} with 25 doses of liao to remind the bravos of Holberg of Emperor Frederick - and encourage them to debate the sword scholars, seek other rival points of view and draw their own rational conclusions. Wisdom knows all knowledge is incomplete - the sword scholars should be the first of many different teachers at the Sword Academy.\|~~asembly~~=League Assembly}}		{{Mandate\|mandate=We send {named priest} with 25 doses of liao to remind the bravos of Holberg of Emperor Frederick - and encourage them to debate the sword scholars, seek other rival points of view and draw their own rational conclusions. Wisdom knows all knowledge is incomplete - the sword scholars should be the first of many different teachers at the Sword Academy.\|assembly=League Assembly}}

	Debate is absolutely what many sword scholars want, so the majority will welcome this intervention. This mandate will spark enthusiasm and interest in the Academy just like above, boosting the revenues from the sinecure, expanding the influence of the sword scholars, and encouraging bravos to take up politics. However Erasmo's mandate will also create an expectation that the school will employ other teachers alongside the sword scholars. Crucially it will encourage bravos to look at the writings and teachings of Emperor Frederick Ritter van Holberg, (called the Philosopher or the Republican or sometimes the Heretic). Frederick is amongst the most famous people ever to have come from Holberg and many bravos will be even more interested in his life and teachings than they would be with someone like Alexander or Sulemaine.		Debate is absolutely what many sword scholars want, so the majority will welcome this intervention. This mandate will spark enthusiasm and interest in the Academy just like above, boosting the revenues from the sinecure, expanding the influence of the sword scholars, and encouraging bravos to take up politics. However Erasmo's mandate will also create an expectation that the school will employ other teachers alongside the sword scholars. Crucially it will encourage bravos to look at the writings and teachings of Emperor Frederick Ritter van Holberg, (called the Philosopher or the Republican or sometimes the Heretic). Frederick is amongst the most famous people ever to have come from Holberg and many bravos will be even more interested in his life and teachings than they would be with someone like Alexander or Sulemaine.

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	{{Mandate\|mandate=We send {named priest} with 25 doses of liao to remind the bravos of Holberg of Emperor Frederick - and encourage them to debate the sword scholars, seek other rival points of view and draw their own rational conclusions. Wisdom knows all knowledge is incomplete - the sword scholars should be the first of many different teachers at the Sword Academy.\|asembly=League Assembly}}		{{Mandate\|mandate=We send {named priest} with 25 doses of liao to remind the bravos of Holberg of Emperor Frederick - and encourage them to debate the sword scholars, seek other rival points of view and draw their own rational conclusions. Wisdom knows all knowledge is incomplete - the sword scholars should be the first of many different teachers at the Sword Academy.\|asembly=League Assembly}}

	Debate is absolutely what many sword scholars want, so the majority will welcome this intervention. This mandate will spark enthusiasm and interest in the Academy just like above, boosting the revenues from the sinecure, expanding the influence of the sword scholars, and ~~encouragig~~ bravos to take up politics. However Erasmo's mandate will also create an expectation ~~taht~~ the school will employ other teachers alongside the sword scholars. Crucially it will encourage bravos to look at the writings and teachings of Emperor Frederick Ritter van Holberg, (called the Philosopher or the Republican or sometimes the Heretic). Frederick is amongst the most famous people ever to have come from Holberg and many bravos will be even more interested in his life and teachings than they would be with someone like Alexander or Sulemaine.		Debate is absolutely what many sword scholars want, so the majority will welcome this intervention. This mandate will spark enthusiasm and interest in the Academy just like above, boosting the revenues from the sinecure, expanding the influence of the sword scholars, and encouraging bravos to take up politics. However Erasmo's mandate will also create an expectation that the school will employ other teachers alongside the sword scholars. Crucially it will encourage bravos to look at the writings and teachings of Emperor Frederick Ritter van Holberg, (called the Philosopher or the Republican or sometimes the Heretic). Frederick is amongst the most famous people ever to have come from Holberg and many bravos will be even more interested in his life and teachings than they would be with someone like Alexander or Sulemaine.

	==Finding Yourself==		==Finding Yourself==

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	Erasmo di Tassato has asked the League Assembly to consider urging bravos to engage with the sword scholars but to demand that the school present a more rounded syllabus.		Erasmo di Tassato has asked the League Assembly to consider urging bravos to engage with the sword scholars but to demand that the school present a more rounded syllabus.

	{{Mandate\|mandate=We send [named priest] with ~~XX Liao~~ to remind the ~~Bravos~~ of Holberg of Emperor Frederick - and encourage them to debate the sword scholars, seek other rival points of view and draw their own rational conclusions. Wisdom knows all knowledge is incomplete - the sword scholars should be the first of many different teachers at the Sword Academy.\|asembly=League Assembly}}		{{Mandate\|mandate=We send {named priest} with 25 doses of liao to remind the bravos of Holberg of Emperor Frederick - and encourage them to debate the sword scholars, seek other rival points of view and draw their own rational conclusions. Wisdom knows all knowledge is incomplete - the sword scholars should be the first of many different teachers at the Sword Academy.\|asembly=League Assembly}}

	Debate is absolutely what many sword scholars want, so the majority will welcome this intervention. This mandate will spark enthusiasm and interest in the Academy just like above, boosting the revenues from the sinecure, expanding the influence of the sword scholars, and encouragig bravos to take up politics. However Erasmo's mandate will also create an expectation taht the school will employ other teachers alongside the sword scholars. Crucially it will encourage bravos to look at the writings and teachings of Emperor Frederick Ritter van Holberg, (called the Philosopher or the Republican or sometimes the Heretic). Frederick is amongst the most famous people ever to have come from Holberg and many bravos will be even more interested in his life and teachings than they would be with someone like Alexander or Sulemaine.		Debate is absolutely what many sword scholars want, so the majority will welcome this intervention. This mandate will spark enthusiasm and interest in the Academy just like above, boosting the revenues from the sinecure, expanding the influence of the sword scholars, and encouragig bravos to take up politics. However Erasmo's mandate will also create an expectation taht the school will employ other teachers alongside the sword scholars. Crucially it will encourage bravos to look at the writings and teachings of Emperor Frederick Ritter van Holberg, (called the Philosopher or the Republican or sometimes the Heretic). Frederick is amongst the most famous people ever to have come from Holberg and many bravos will be even more interested in his life and teachings than they would be with someone like Alexander or Sulemaine.