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Apoth: /* Unexpected (Spiral) */

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Unexpected (Spiral)

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	As this is a direct offer to the Grandmaster, those interested in catching these criminals before they escape should seek '''Elagabala''' to venture through the [[Sentinel Gate]].		As this is a direct offer to the Grandmaster, those interested in catching these criminals before they escape should seek '''Elagabala''' to venture through the [[Sentinel Gate]].

			<box><big>'''{{Black Plateau}}'''</big><br>
			All characters on the ''Unexpected'' skirmish will be under the effect of [[Calls#WEAKNESS\|WEAKNESS]] that cannot be removed whilst on the skirmish and experience heightened emotions unless they:
			* Expend a hero point upon entering the area
			* Are subject to an anointing
			* Overcome the oppression using their [[Cambion#Roleplaying_Cambion\|cambion]] lineage
			* Are bonded to a magical item or have a ritual enchantment that mitigates effects like these
			</box>

	===Borderland (Redoubt)===		===Borderland (Redoubt)===

Hailmur: /* Judgement */

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Judgement

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Hailmur at 18:53, 5 April 2026

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			[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:387YE Winter]][[Category:Recent History]]
	<ic>"Listen carefully Aquila: they are ''right'' to cast us out, we are unwelcome visitors in their land, as we have always been. The tragedy is that they do not understand why they are right, they have found the right conclusion from the wrong reasoning. They have come to possess a beautiful painting yet display it facing the wall."		<ic>"Listen carefully Aquila: they are ''right'' to cast us out, we are unwelcome visitors in their land, as we have always been. The tragedy is that they do not understand why they are right, they have found the right conclusion from the wrong reasoning. They have come to possess a beautiful painting yet display it facing the wall."

Hailmur: /* The Forge */

2026-04-05T18:52:01Z

The Forge

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	The Urizen National Assembly have let it be known that ''Damakhan's Wisdom'', the blade crafted for Sulemaine by the legendary Urizeni artisan has been reforged. Had the Disciples of Sulemaine endured, they might have sought to reclaim the false paragon's heirloom, but now they are scattered and broken, that threat is gone. With the sword scholars [[385YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_40\|turning their back on Sulemaine]], this relic has lost some of its religious importance to the people of the High Peaks. That said, it is still a masterwork sword created by Damakhan herself, a link to Urizeni history from a time before the Empire was even forged. As a result, people are interested to know what will become of the Damakhan's legacy, now that the Disciples of Sulemaine are dealt with.		The Urizen National Assembly have let it be known that ''Damakhan's Wisdom'', the blade crafted for Sulemaine by the legendary Urizeni artisan has been reforged. Had the Disciples of Sulemaine endured, they might have sought to reclaim the false paragon's heirloom, but now they are scattered and broken, that threat is gone. With the sword scholars [[385YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_40\|turning their back on Sulemaine]], this relic has lost some of its religious importance to the people of the High Peaks. That said, it is still a masterwork sword created by Damakhan herself, a link to Urizeni history from a time before the Empire was even forged. As a result, people are interested to know what will become of the Damakhan's legacy, now that the Disciples of Sulemaine are dealt with.
	<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Esteban Ezmara of Zenith Ascendant.jpg\|caption='''Esteban Ezmara of Zenith Ascendant''', Architect of the Crucible\|align=left\|width=200}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Esteban Ezmara of Zenith Ascendant.jpg\|caption='''Esteban Ezmara of Zenith Ascendant''', Architect of the Crucible\|align=left\|width=200}}</div>
	<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Clytemnestra.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Clytemnestra of the House of the Wanderer, General of the Argent Sword\|width=250}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Clytemnestra.jpg\|align=left\|caption='''Clytemnestra of the House of the Wanderer''', General of the Argent Sword\|width=250}}</div>
	Damakhan's Forge was recently moved by the [[Sadogua\|Brother of Wizards]] and has become part of the [[Zenith#Crucible_of_Fate\|Crucible of Fate]]. If Damakhan's Wisdom were made part of the [[New_Imperial_titles#Regalia\|regalia]] of the [[Architect of the Crucible]], it would boost the prestige of the Architect and make it clear that they were Damakhan's heir. It would ensure the importance of the Crucible as an ideal location for a [[Inspirational_location#Memorials\|memorial]], if Damakhan were ever to be [[Recognition\|recognised]] by the Imperial Synod and make it easier to [[historical research\|research Damakhan's life]]. One enthusiastic young Architect suggests that one day, it might be expanded into a full [[Runeforge]], however they were quickly chided for getting far too ahead of themselves.		Damakhan's Forge was recently moved by the [[Sadogua\|Brother of Wizards]] and has become part of the [[Zenith#Crucible_of_Fate\|Crucible of Fate]]. If Damakhan's Wisdom were made part of the [[New_Imperial_titles#Regalia\|regalia]] of the [[Architect of the Crucible]], it would boost the prestige of the Architect and make it clear that they were Damakhan's heir. It would ensure the importance of the Crucible as an ideal location for a [[Inspirational_location#Memorials\|memorial]], if Damakhan were ever to be [[Recognition\|recognised]] by the Imperial Synod and make it easier to [[historical research\|research Damakhan's life]]. One enthusiastic young Architect suggests that one day, it might be expanded into a full [[Runeforge]], however they were quickly chided for getting far too ahead of themselves.

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	Whatever happens, the Sword currently belongs to Clytemnestra. Unless she had stolen it from someone protected by Imperial law, the [[Imperial Constitution\|constitution]] grants her freedom to do with it as she wishes, be it to take advantage of any of these opportunities, continue to bear it as a personal weapon, or indeed mount it on her mantlepiece as [[Pride_of_the_Marches#The_Blade_of_Tom_Drake\|Tom Drake famously did]] with his forebear's heirloom. The act of the national assembly has aroused a great deal of interest in the heirloom, but only Clytemnestra has the power to decide what happens to it now.		Whatever happens, the Sword currently belongs to Clytemnestra. Unless she had stolen it from someone protected by Imperial law, the [[Imperial Constitution\|constitution]] grants her freedom to do with it as she wishes, be it to take advantage of any of these opportunities, continue to bear it as a personal weapon, or indeed mount it on her mantlepiece as [[Pride_of_the_Marches#The_Blade_of_Tom_Drake\|Tom Drake famously did]] with his forebear's heirloom. The act of the national assembly has aroused a great deal of interest in the heirloom, but only Clytemnestra has the power to decide what happens to it now.

	==Fight or Flight==		==Fight or Flight==
	* '''Three conjunctions of the Sentinel Gate have been identified that involve the disciples of Sulemaine		* '''Three conjunctions of the Sentinel Gate have been identified that involve the disciples of Sulemaine

Hailmur: /* Fight or Flight */

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Fight or Flight

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	* '''Three conjunctions of the Sentinel Gate have been identified that involve the disciples of Sulemaine		* '''Three conjunctions of the Sentinel Gate have been identified that involve the disciples of Sulemaine
	The War Scout has informed the civil service of several conjunctions Imperial Heroes may wish to take advantage of to eliminate some of the fleeing groups of Disciples.		The War Scout has informed the civil service of several conjunctions Imperial Heroes may wish to take advantage of to eliminate some of the fleeing groups of Disciples.
	<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Elagabala.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Elagabala, Grandmaster of the Sevenfold Path\|width=250}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Elagabala.jpg\|align=left\|caption='''Elagabala''', Grandmaster of the Sevenfold Path\|width=250}}</div>
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	* '''A group of Disciples are attempting to flee into Mareave'''		* '''A group of Disciples are attempting to flee into Mareave'''
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	One group of Disciples of Sulemaine who are attempting to flee south to throw themselves upon the mercy of the Grendel are the members of the ''Temple of the Stinging Blade'' of [[Redoubt#Limus\|Limus]], [[Redoubt]], famous for using blade oils to make certain that only one well-placed strike is needed to fell any given foe. They have a [[Magic_items#Schema\|schema]] they are hoping to barter for safe passage away from Imperial persecution.		One group of Disciples of Sulemaine who are attempting to flee south to throw themselves upon the mercy of the Grendel are the members of the ''Temple of the Stinging Blade'' of [[Redoubt#Limus\|Limus]], [[Redoubt]], famous for using blade oils to make certain that only one well-placed strike is needed to fell any given foe. They have a [[Magic_items#Schema\|schema]] they are hoping to barter for safe passage away from Imperial persecution.

	The civil service has determined that the ~~'''~~Champion of Loyalty~~'''~~ is the best person to arrange the expedition to catch these betrayers before they sell such a powerful resource to ~~Barbarians~~.		The civil service has determined that whoever is appointed as the [[Champion of Loyalty]] is the best person to arrange the expedition to catch these betrayers before they sell such a powerful resource to barbarians.

	===Precious Cargo (Morrow)===		===Precious Cargo (Morrow)===
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	Finally, there have been reports from sharp-eyed sentinels in [[Morrow]] of a band of Disciples who are said to be in possession of a rare errant dose of [[Liao#True_Liao\|true liao]]. They appear to be making their way towards [[Morrow#Highwatch\|Highwatch]], but the conjunction found by prognosticators opens in their path. What's most concerning is that they might be intending to use the dose of true liao to create a permanent aura of the malign force of Purity there, the site where Urizen committed to the Empire over three centuries ago. The effects of such a thing are impossible to predict, but at the worst, it could send shockwaves through the very bones of the nation.		Finally, there have been reports from sharp-eyed sentinels in [[Morrow]] of a band of Disciples who are said to be in possession of a rare errant dose of [[Liao#True_Liao\|true liao]]. They appear to be making their way towards [[Morrow#Highwatch\|Highwatch]], but the conjunction found by prognosticators opens in their path. What's most concerning is that they might be intending to use the dose of true liao to create a permanent aura of the malign force of Purity there, the site where Urizen committed to the Empire over three centuries ago. The effects of such a thing are impossible to predict, but at the worst, it could send shockwaves through the very bones of the nation.

	The sentinels have sent a request to whoever is elected as the ~~'''~~Polemarch of Highwatch~~'''~~ at the upcoming summit to send reinforcements to defend the historic site. Traditionally speaking, Sentinels ''are'' the way one deals with Sulemaine's followers, after all.		The sentinels have sent a request to whoever is elected as the [[Polemarch of Highwatch]] at the upcoming summit to send reinforcements to defend the historic site. Traditionally speaking, Sentinels ''are'' the way one deals with Sulemaine's followers, after all.

	{{Sword Scholar Links}}		{{Sword Scholar Links}}

GuiltyConscience: /* Borderland (Redoubt) */

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Borderland (Redoubt)

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	One group of Disciples of Sulemaine who are attempting to flee south to throw themselves upon the mercy of the Grendel are the members of the ''Temple of the Stinging Blade'' of [[Redoubt#Limus\|Limus]], [[Redoubt]], famous for using blade oils to make certain that only one well-placed strike is needed to fell any given foe. They have a [[Magic_items#Schema\|schema]] they are hoping to barter for safe passage away from Imperial persecution.		One group of Disciples of Sulemaine who are attempting to flee south to throw themselves upon the mercy of the Grendel are the members of the ''Temple of the Stinging Blade'' of [[Redoubt#Limus\|Limus]], [[Redoubt]], famous for using blade oils to make certain that only one well-placed strike is needed to fell any given foe. They have a [[Magic_items#Schema\|schema]] they are hoping to barter for safe passage away from Imperial persecution.

	The civil service has determined that '''Champion of Loyalty''' is the best person to arrange the expedition to catch these betrayers before they sell such a powerful resource to Barbarians.		The civil service has determined that the '''Champion of Loyalty''' is the best person to arrange the expedition to catch these betrayers before they sell such a powerful resource to Barbarians.

	===Precious Cargo (Morrow)===		===Precious Cargo (Morrow)===

Twiggy at 13:38, 5 April 2026

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	Despite his membership of the recently outlawed order, the Synod are yet to pass judgement on whether he has committed any crimes against the faith. [[385YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_87\|Aspar's request]] for a [[Writ of Excommunication]] received heavy support, but did not get the legally required greater majority. In some ways the timing of his arrival at Anvil is poor, since it coincides with the release of new guidance for magistrates on how to apply Imperial law when prosecuting a [[religious crime]]. Given the circumstances, the magistrates have indicated that they will make Severus available to the Synod for inquisition, should they wish to do so, before the trial is conducted. Severus has not made any comment on whether he intends to seek a member of the Synod to plead [[clemency]] on his behalf, though it seems astonishingly unlikely.		Despite his membership of the recently outlawed order, the Synod are yet to pass judgement on whether he has committed any crimes against the faith. [[385YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_87\|Aspar's request]] for a [[Writ of Excommunication]] received heavy support, but did not get the legally required greater majority. In some ways the timing of his arrival at Anvil is poor, since it coincides with the release of new guidance for magistrates on how to apply Imperial law when prosecuting a [[religious crime]]. Given the circumstances, the magistrates have indicated that they will make Severus available to the Synod for inquisition, should they wish to do so, before the trial is conducted. Severus has not made any comment on whether he intends to seek a member of the Synod to plead [[clemency]] on his behalf, though it seems astonishingly unlikely.

	With Severus captured, and the majority of the Disciples of Sulemaine slain, some groups have attempted to flee or go into hiding. The refugees from the ''Temple of the Inviolate Spirit'' attempted to seek refuge with the Silver Flame in Cinion, Spiral, but were turned away and summarily captured. Either Caela and her people have no sympathy for blasphemers, or perhaps they are just aware of the precarious nature of their independence. The ''Last Word'' sect attempted to flee into the Mountain of The Moon, but by the time Imperial forces arrived they were found tied up with a brief note attached to their [[arbiter]] - "In reciprocity, the people of Tsark shall not intrude into Imperial matters".		With Severus captured, and the majority of the Disciples of Sulemaine slain, some groups have attempted to flee or go into hiding. The refugees from the ''Temple of the Inviolate Spirit'' attempted to seek refuge with the Silver Flame in Cinion, Spiral, but were turned away and summarily captured. Either Caela and her people have no sympathy for blasphemers, or perhaps they are just aware of the precarious nature of their independence. The ''Last Word'' sect attempted to flee into the Mountain of The Moon, but by the time Imperial forces arrived they were found tied up with a brief note attached to their [[arbiter]] - "In reciprocity, the people of Tsark shall not intrude into Imperial matters."

	A handful of those who were once Disciples have managed to escape Imperial justice. A lone survivor from the ''Fellowship of the Door'', a [[stargazer]] named Valeria, was seen being escorted by a Herald of Hayaak to a Summer regio. A dozen members of the ''Wayfarer's Answer'' temple have definitely hidden somewhere in Spiral, possibly by taking advantage of the statues offered by [[Sung]] to support Urizeni still living there. Finally the ''Ten Echoes'', a small coven from Lustri, fled north apparently heading for the Sarangrave or even further.		A handful of those who were once Disciples have managed to escape Imperial justice. A lone survivor from the ''Fellowship of the Door'', a [[stargazer]] named Valeria, was seen being escorted by a Herald of Hayaak to a Summer regio. A dozen members of the ''Wayfarer's Answer'' temple have definitely hidden somewhere in Spiral, possibly by taking advantage of the statues offered by [[Sung]] to support Urizeni still living there. Finally the ''Ten Echoes'', a small coven from Lustri, fled north apparently heading for the Sarangrave or even further.
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	''[[Leviathan\|She Who Counts the Ripples]]'' is a noted collector of items of historical significance, liking to keep such artefacts safe from the erosion of time. The ''Abyssal Lord'' notes with approval that the sword's wielder is part of the ''Eye of the Wanderer'', a Coven more than capable of casting her ritual. Should they do so and submit the question "What might Leviathan offer us for Damakhan's Wisdom?" and include a few suggestions of what they might be interested in, ''The Deepest One'' will make an exception to her usual rule in order to briefly discuss what Boon he might offer in exchange for allowing him to become the sword's custodian.		''[[Leviathan\|She Who Counts the Ripples]]'' is a noted collector of items of historical significance, liking to keep such artefacts safe from the erosion of time. The ''Abyssal Lord'' notes with approval that the sword's wielder is part of the ''Eye of the Wanderer'', a Coven more than capable of casting her ritual. Should they do so and submit the question "What might Leviathan offer us for Damakhan's Wisdom?" and include a few suggestions of what they might be interested in, ''The Deepest One'' will make an exception to her usual rule in order to briefly discuss what Boon he might offer in exchange for allowing him to become the sword's custodian.

	On the other hand, the ''[[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Surut\|Ashen Knight]]'' has also expressed an interest in acquiring this artefact that was meant for "one of the great haters of Imperial history". The [[Inhabitants_of_the_realms#Heralds\|herald]] relaying this information notes that the Court were apparently rather fond of the previous [[general]] of the [[Citadel Guard]]; '''Nicassia Avicia of Phoenix Reach''' and would be more than happy to be friends with a new Urizeni general of similar temperament. If '''General Clytemnestra''' joins the party going to the [[Ourselves_and_immortality#Civility\|parley with the Thrice-Cursed-Court]] and offers the sword to the ''Burnt Steward'' as a gift, he will provide the ritual text for ''Bond of Thorn and Razor'' in return, as a gift for her people. Imperial records make no mention of what this ritual does, only that [[Zakalwe\|Zakalwe]] clearly [[Carve the Crystal Guardian#Assurance\|takes some issue with it]].		On the other hand, the ''[[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Surut\|Ashen Knight]]'' has also expressed an interest in acquiring this artefact that was meant for "one of the great haters of Imperial history." The [[Inhabitants_of_the_realms#Heralds\|herald]] relaying this information notes that the Court were apparently rather fond of the previous [[general]] of the [[Citadel Guard]]; '''Nicassia Avicia of Phoenix Reach''' and would be more than happy to be friends with a new Urizeni general of similar temperament. If '''General Clytemnestra''' joins the party going to the [[Ourselves_and_immortality#Civility\|parley with the Thrice-Cursed-Court]] and offers the sword to the ''Burnt Steward'' as a gift, he will provide the ritual text for ''Bond of Thorn and Razor'' in return, as a gift for her people. Imperial records make no mention of what this ritual does, only that [[Zakalwe\|Zakalwe]] clearly [[Carve the Crystal Guardian#Assurance\|takes some issue with it]].

	Whatever happens, the Sword currently belongs to Clytemnestra. Unless she had stolen it from someone protected by Imperial law, the [[Imperial Constitution\|constitution]] grants her freedom to do with it as she wishes, be it to take advantage of any of these opportunities, continue to bear it as a personal weapon, or indeed mount it on her mantlepiece as [[Pride_of_the_Marches#The_Blade_of_Tom_Drake\|Tom Drake famously did]] with his forebear's heirloom. The act of the national assembly has aroused a great deal of interest in the heirloom, but only Clytemnestra has the power to decide what happens to it now.		Whatever happens, the Sword currently belongs to Clytemnestra. Unless she had stolen it from someone protected by Imperial law, the [[Imperial Constitution\|constitution]] grants her freedom to do with it as she wishes, be it to take advantage of any of these opportunities, continue to bear it as a personal weapon, or indeed mount it on her mantlepiece as [[Pride_of_the_Marches#The_Blade_of_Tom_Drake\|Tom Drake famously did]] with his forebear's heirloom. The act of the national assembly has aroused a great deal of interest in the heirloom, but only Clytemnestra has the power to decide what happens to it now.

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	==The Forge==		==The Forge==
	{{SOP\|statement=~~Damahkans~~ Wisdom, the blade intended for Sulemaine is reforged and her riddle solved by its wielder Clytemnestra of the House of the Wanderer. It would not have been possible without the following: Esteban of Zenith Ascendant; Athenus, Cato, and Orania Neofoti of the House of the Wanderer; Kindra Surefoot of Wintermark; Xenia of Urizen; Edmundo of Damakhan's Forge; Members of the Wise Citadel and the Magpies. Your virtuous efforts are recognised.\|by=Delara of the Wanderers, Urizen National Assembly\|vote=264-0\|when=Autumn 387YE\|size=small}}		{{SOP\|statement=Damakhan's Wisdom, the blade intended for Sulemaine is reforged and her riddle solved by its wielder Clytemnestra of the House of the Wanderer. It would not have been possible without the following: Esteban of Zenith Ascendant; Athenus, Cato, and Orania Neofoti of the House of the Wanderer; Kindra Surefoot of Wintermark; Xenia of Urizen; Edmundo of Damakhan's Forge; Members of the Wise Citadel and the Magpies. Your virtuous efforts are recognised.\|by=Delara of the Wanderers, Urizen National Assembly\|vote=264-0\|when=Autumn 387YE\|size=small}}
	*'''News of the sword originally intended for Sulemaine has spread far and wide across the High Peaks'''		*'''News of the sword originally intended for Sulemaine has spread far and wide across the High Peaks'''
	*'''The words of the Synod have provoked interest in the fate of such an important piece of Urizeni history'''		*'''The words of the Synod have provoked interest in the fate of such an important piece of Urizeni history'''

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Apoth at 10:57, 5 April 2026

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	Aquila did not resume. Sharpening his blade was dull work, especially when compared with discussing the teachings. "And...and if they kill us all?"		Aquila did not resume. Sharpening his blade was dull work, especially when compared with discussing the teachings. "And...and if they kill us all?"

	"They may try. So too did General ~~Crasus~~, so too did the Druj at the Fall of the Four Winds. How quickly some forget the old lessons." The old Sword Scholar pressed his acolytye's sword back to the stone. "And if they succeed, that is alright too. We few shall walk in a straight line through the Labyrinth, slicing through its walls and return with renewed determination. Alas, if I do not survive this, I will not leave our former homes with no record of who we were."		"They may try. So too did General Cetratus, so too did the Druj at the Fall of the Four Winds. How quickly some forget the old lessons." The old Sword Scholar pressed his acolytye's sword back to the stone. "And if they succeed, that is alright too. We few shall walk in a straight line through the Labyrinth, slicing through its walls and return with renewed determination. Alas, if I do not survive this, I will not leave our former homes with no record of who we were."

	"You mean ... you intend to use it?"		"You mean ... you intend to use it?"

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	The old teacher smiled and shook his head. "The Way of Virtue does not lead to harmony. Two warriors can choose the same path, yet still fight when their paths cross."		The old teacher smiled and shook his head. "The Way of Virtue does not lead to harmony. Two warriors can choose the same path, yet still fight when their paths cross."

	Aquila looked confused "Yes master, but what of the other sword scholars? Are we not to unite our own community? You were alive to remember before we rejoined the Empire and our friends ascended the ranks of the Imperial ~~hierachy~~. Why did they turn on us?"		Aquila looked confused "Yes master, but what of the other sword scholars? Are we not to unite our own community? You were alive to remember before we rejoined the Empire and our friends ascended the ranks of the Imperial hierarchy. Why did they turn on us?"

	"Tolerance is the crack in the foundation of a strong society. Remember the words of Sulemaine: If you love a thing, be prepared to destroy it. Only then are you strong enough to protect it. Our fellow scholars turned to the Empire. They've compromised their beliefs, made their lives easier, and in so doing dulled the edge of their souls."		"Tolerance is the crack in the foundation of a strong society. Remember the words of Sulemaine: If you love a thing, be prepared to destroy it. Only then are you strong enough to protect it. Our fellow scholars turned to the Empire. They've compromised their beliefs, made their lives easier, and in so doing dulled the edge of their souls."
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	Aquila did not resume. Sharpening his blade was dull work, especially when compared with discussing the teachings. "And...and if they kill us all?"		Aquila did not resume. Sharpening his blade was dull work, especially when compared with discussing the teachings. "And...and if they kill us all?"

	"They may try. So too did General Cetratus, so too did the Druj at the Fall of the Four Winds. How quickly some forget the old lessons." The old Sword Scholar pressed his ~~acolytye~~'s sword back to the stone. "And if they succeed, that is alright too. We few shall walk in a straight line through the Labyrinth, slicing through its walls and return with renewed determination. Alas, if I do not survive this, I will not leave our former homes with no record of who we were."		"They may try. So too did General Cetratus, so too did the Druj at the Fall of the Four Winds. How quickly some forget the old lessons." The old Sword Scholar pressed his acolyte's sword back to the stone. "And if they succeed, that is alright too. We few shall walk in a straight line through the Labyrinth, slicing through its walls and return with renewed determination. Alas, if I do not survive this, I will not leave our former homes with no record of who we were."

	"You mean ... you intend to use it?"		"You mean ... you intend to use it?"
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	Severus of the Temple of the Blinding Sun has been captured. Commonly regarded as the defacto leader of the Disciples of Sulemaine. It is undeniable that he was their most prominent scholar and teacher, the best known by far, and widely respect by other Disciples. He is being brought to Anvil to face trial and presumably execution at the Winter Solstice as an unrepentant member of the Disciples of Sulemaine.		Severus of the Temple of the Blinding Sun has been captured. Commonly regarded as the defacto leader of the Disciples of Sulemaine. It is undeniable that he was their most prominent scholar and teacher, the best known by far, and widely respect by other Disciples. He is being brought to Anvil to face trial and presumably execution at the Winter Solstice as an unrepentant member of the Disciples of Sulemaine.

	Despite his membership of the recently outlawed order, the Synod are yet to pass judgement on whether he has committed any crimes against the faith. [[385YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_87\|Aspar's request]] for a [[Writ of Excommunication]] received heavy support, but did not get the legally required greater majority. In some ways the timing of his arrival at Anvil is poor, since it ~~conincides~~ with the release of new guidance for magistrates on how to apply Imperial law when prosecuting a [[religious crime]]. Given the circumstances, the magistrates have indicated that they will make Severus available to the Synod for inquisition, should they wish to do so, before the trial is conducted. Severus has not made any comment on whether he intends to seek a member of the Synod to plead [[clemency]] on his behalf, though it seems astonishingly unlikely.		Despite his membership of the recently outlawed order, the Synod are yet to pass judgement on whether he has committed any crimes against the faith. [[385YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_87\|Aspar's request]] for a [[Writ of Excommunication]] received heavy support, but did not get the legally required greater majority. In some ways the timing of his arrival at Anvil is poor, since it coincides with the release of new guidance for magistrates on how to apply Imperial law when prosecuting a [[religious crime]]. Given the circumstances, the magistrates have indicated that they will make Severus available to the Synod for inquisition, should they wish to do so, before the trial is conducted. Severus has not made any comment on whether he intends to seek a member of the Synod to plead [[clemency]] on his behalf, though it seems astonishingly unlikely.

	With Severus captured, and the majority of the Disciples of Sulemaine ~~slaim~~, some groups have attempted to flee or go into hiding. The refugees from the ''Temple of the Inviolate Spirit'' attempted to seek refuge with the Silver Flame in Cinion, Spiral, but were turned away and summarily captured. Either Caela and her people have no sympathy for blasphemers, or perhaps they are just aware of the precarious nature of their ~~independance~~. The ''Last Word'' sect attempted to flee into the Mountain of The Moon, but by the time Imperial forces arrived they were found tied up with a brief note attached to their [[arbiter]] - "In reciprocity, the people of Tsark shall not intrude into Imperial matters".		With Severus captured, and the majority of the Disciples of Sulemaine slain, some groups have attempted to flee or go into hiding. The refugees from the ''Temple of the Inviolate Spirit'' attempted to seek refuge with the Silver Flame in Cinion, Spiral, but were turned away and summarily captured. Either Caela and her people have no sympathy for blasphemers, or perhaps they are just aware of the precarious nature of their independence. The ''Last Word'' sect attempted to flee into the Mountain of The Moon, but by the time Imperial forces arrived they were found tied up with a brief note attached to their [[arbiter]] - "In reciprocity, the people of Tsark shall not intrude into Imperial matters".

	A handful of those who were once Disciples have managed to escape Imperial justice. A lone survivor from the ''Fellowship of the Door'', a [[stargazer]] named Valeria, was seen being escorted by a Herald of Hayaak to a Summer regio. A dozen members of the ''Wayfarer's Answer'' temple have definitely hidden somewhere in Spiral, possibly by taking advantage of the statues offered by [[Sung]] to support Urizeni still living there. Finally the ''Ten Echoes'', a small coven from Lustri, fled north apparently heading for the Sarangrave or even further.		A handful of those who were once Disciples have managed to escape Imperial justice. A lone survivor from the ''Fellowship of the Door'', a [[stargazer]] named Valeria, was seen being escorted by a Herald of Hayaak to a Summer regio. A dozen members of the ''Wayfarer's Answer'' temple have definitely hidden somewhere in Spiral, possibly by taking advantage of the statues offered by [[Sung]] to support Urizeni still living there. Finally the ''Ten Echoes'', a small coven from Lustri, fled north apparently heading for the Sarangrave or even further.
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	==The Forge==		==The Forge==
	{{SOP\|statement=Damahkans Wisdom, the blade intended for Sulemaine is reforged and her riddle solved by its wielder Clytemnestra of the House of the Wanderer. It would not have been possible without the following: Esteban of Zenith Ascendant; Athenus, Cato, and Orania Neofoti of the House of the Wanderer; Kindra Surefoot of Wintermark; Xenia of Urizen; Edmundo of ~~Damahkan~~'s Forge; Members of the Wise Citadel and the Magpies. Your virtuous efforts are recognised.\|by=Delara of the Wanderers, Urizen National Assembly\|vote=264-0\|when=Autumn 387YE\|size=small}}		{{SOP\|statement=Damahkans Wisdom, the blade intended for Sulemaine is reforged and her riddle solved by its wielder Clytemnestra of the House of the Wanderer. It would not have been possible without the following: Esteban of Zenith Ascendant; Athenus, Cato, and Orania Neofoti of the House of the Wanderer; Kindra Surefoot of Wintermark; Xenia of Urizen; Edmundo of Damakhan's Forge; Members of the Wise Citadel and the Magpies. Your virtuous efforts are recognised.\|by=Delara of the Wanderers, Urizen National Assembly\|vote=264-0\|when=Autumn 387YE\|size=small}}
	*'''News of the sword originally intended for Sulemaine has spread far and wide across the High Peaks'''		*'''News of the sword originally intended for Sulemaine has spread far and wide across the High Peaks'''
	*'''The words of the Synod have provoked interest in the fate of such an important piece of Urizeni history'''		*'''The words of the Synod have provoked interest in the fate of such an important piece of Urizeni history'''
	The Urizen National Assembly have let it be known that ''~~Damahkans~~ Wisdom'', the blade crafted for Sulemaine by the legendary Urizeni artisan has been reforged. Had the Disciples of Sulemaine endured, they might have sought to reclaim the false paragon's heirloom, but now they are scattered and broken, that threat is gone. With the sword scholars [[385YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_40\|turning their back on Sulemaine]], this relic has lost some of its religious importance to the people of the High Peaks. That said, it is still a masterwork sword created by Damakhan herself, a link to Urizeni history from a time before the Empire was even forged. As a result, people are interested to know what will become of the Damakhan's legacy, now that the Disciples of Sulemaine are dealt with.		The Urizen National Assembly have let it be known that ''Damakhan's Wisdom'', the blade crafted for Sulemaine by the legendary Urizeni artisan has been reforged. Had the Disciples of Sulemaine endured, they might have sought to reclaim the false paragon's heirloom, but now they are scattered and broken, that threat is gone. With the sword scholars [[385YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_40\|turning their back on Sulemaine]], this relic has lost some of its religious importance to the people of the High Peaks. That said, it is still a masterwork sword created by Damakhan herself, a link to Urizeni history from a time before the Empire was even forged. As a result, people are interested to know what will become of the Damakhan's legacy, now that the Disciples of Sulemaine are dealt with.
	<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Esteban Ezmara of Zenith Ascendant.jpg\|caption='''Esteban Ezmara of Zenith Ascendant''', Architect of the Crucible\|align=left\|width=200}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Esteban Ezmara of Zenith Ascendant.jpg\|caption='''Esteban Ezmara of Zenith Ascendant''', Architect of the Crucible\|align=left\|width=200}}</div>
	<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Clytemnestra.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Clytemnestra of the House of the Wanderer, General of the Argent Sword\|width=250}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Clytemnestra.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Clytemnestra of the House of the Wanderer, General of the Argent Sword\|width=250}}</div>
	Damakhan's Forge was recently moved by the [[Sadogua\|Brother of Wizards]] and has become part of the [[Zenith#Crucible_of_Fate\|Crucible of Fate]]. If ~~Damahkans~~ Wisdom were made part of the [[New_Imperial_titles#Regalia\|regalia]] of the [[Architect of the Crucible]], it would boost the prestige of the Architect and make it clear that they were Damakhan's heir. It would ensure the importance of the Crucible as an ideal location for a [[Inspirational_location#Memorials\|memorial]], if Damakhan were ever to be [[Recognition\|recognised]] by the Imperial Synod and make it easier to [[historical research\|research Damakhan's life]]. One enthusiastic young Architect suggests that one day, it might be expanded into a full [[Runeforge]], however they were quickly chided for getting far too ahead of themselves.		Damakhan's Forge was recently moved by the [[Sadogua\|Brother of Wizards]] and has become part of the [[Zenith#Crucible_of_Fate\|Crucible of Fate]]. If Damakhan's Wisdom were made part of the [[New_Imperial_titles#Regalia\|regalia]] of the [[Architect of the Crucible]], it would boost the prestige of the Architect and make it clear that they were Damakhan's heir. It would ensure the importance of the Crucible as an ideal location for a [[Inspirational_location#Memorials\|memorial]], if Damakhan were ever to be [[Recognition\|recognised]] by the Imperial Synod and make it easier to [[historical research\|research Damakhan's life]]. One enthusiastic young Architect suggests that one day, it might be expanded into a full [[Runeforge]], however they were quickly chided for getting far too ahead of themselves.

	Of course the sword could be made the regalia of any Urizeni national position - it might even be better to create a new title, one specially designed to bear the sword and preserve Damakhan's legacy. ~~Hwoever~~ it is not just the Urizeni who are interested in the sword. Two [[eternal\|eternals]] have both shown interest upon hearing the true sword has been recovered.		Of course the sword could be made the regalia of any Urizeni national position - it might even be better to create a new title, one specially designed to bear the sword and preserve Damakhan's legacy. However it is not just the Urizeni who are interested in the sword. Two [[eternal\|eternals]] have both shown interest upon hearing the true sword has been recovered.

	''[[Leviathan\|She Who Counts the Ripples]]'' is a noted collector of items of historical significance, liking to keep such artefacts safe from the erosion of time. The ''Abyssal Lord'' notes with approval that the sword's wielder is part of the ''Eye of the Wanderer'', a Coven more than capable of casting her ritual. Should they do so and submit the question "What might Leviathan offer us for Damakhan's Wisdom?" and include a few suggestions of what they might be interested in, ''The Deepest One'' will make an exception to her usual rule in order to briefly discuss what Boon he might offer in exchange for allowing him to become the sword's custodian.		''[[Leviathan\|She Who Counts the Ripples]]'' is a noted collector of items of historical significance, liking to keep such artefacts safe from the erosion of time. The ''Abyssal Lord'' notes with approval that the sword's wielder is part of the ''Eye of the Wanderer'', a Coven more than capable of casting her ritual. Should they do so and submit the question "What might Leviathan offer us for Damakhan's Wisdom?" and include a few suggestions of what they might be interested in, ''The Deepest One'' will make an exception to her usual rule in order to briefly discuss what Boon he might offer in exchange for allowing him to become the sword's custodian.