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Twiggy at 13:51, 6 March 2026

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	Rather, what distresses them is the way in which they perceive that the Conclave discharged their responsibilities in the matter. The Conclave [[385YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord_:_Omnihedron\|passed a declaration by Ariadne of Auric Horizen]] instructing Imperial magicians to complete the Omnihedron but then did not endorse the subsequent use of magic. The Apex Hyperion regards this as a catastrophic failure of hierarchy, one that damages every part of the Empire.		Rather, what distresses them is the way in which they perceive that the Conclave discharged their responsibilities in the matter. The Conclave [[385YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord_:_Omnihedron\|passed a declaration by Ariadne of Auric Horizen]] instructing Imperial magicians to complete the Omnihedron but then did not endorse the subsequent use of magic. The Apex Hyperion regards this as a catastrophic failure of hierarchy, one that damages every part of the Empire.
	<div style="float: right; max-width:500px; margin-left:10px;"><quote by="Declaration of Sorcery, Raised by Bryn Netherwatch as Witness of the Conclave, Autumn Equinox 385YE">To declare Anthemius Netherwatch. This is for his role as the organiser the Urizen covens to cast Bright Eyes Gleam in the Depths for which he takes responsibility.</quote></div>		<div style="float: right; max-width:500px; margin-left:10px;"><quote by="Declaration of Sorcery, Raised by Bryn Netherwatch as Witness of the Conclave, Autumn Equinox 385YE">To declare Anthemius Netherwatch. This is for his role as the organiser the Urizen covens to cast Bright Eyes Gleam in the Depths for which he takes responsibility.</quote></div>
	Sinokenon believes that an ordered realm ''requires'' that whatever power rules, it must always issue clear instructions. They see this as essential to ensure that those who carry out those instructions may do so faithfully and without fear of punishment. That latter point is particularly important; the ~~eternals~~ heralds are deeply agitated that individual magicians [[385YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Sorcery_:_Anthemius_Netherwatch\|face punishment]] after apparently following the Conclave's will. They see this as a catastrophic outcome that permanently damages the authority of the Conclave, and constitutes a fundamental failure of [[Loyalty]] by the Conclave towards those who follow its direction.		Sinokenon believes that an ordered realm ''requires'' that whatever power rules, it must always issue clear instructions. They see this as essential to ensure that those who carry out those instructions may do so faithfully and without fear of punishment. That latter point is particularly important; the eternal’s heralds are deeply agitated that individual magicians [[385YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Sorcery_:_Anthemius_Netherwatch\|face punishment]] after apparently following the Conclave's will. They see this as a catastrophic outcome that permanently damages the authority of the Conclave, and constitutes a fundamental failure of [[Loyalty]] by the Conclave towards those who follow its direction.

	To try to ensure that such an outcome could not happen again, Sinokenon's heralds propose that the Imperial Senate create a new [[Imperial title]], they propose it be called something like the "Overseer of the Omnihedron". They're not wedded to that name, but they do want to see something whose purpose is clear. Crucially the title should be given the legal power to raise one [[declaration]] of [[endorsement]] each summit. That way every magician will know whose responsibility it is to decide what enchantments should be cast on the Empire and once that decision has been approved by the Conclave then anyone can attempt to enact it safe in the knowledge that they are following instructions correctly and do not risk destruction for doing so.		To try to ensure that such an outcome could not happen again, Sinokenon's heralds propose that the Imperial Senate create a new [[Imperial title]], they propose it be called something like the "Overseer of the Omnihedron". They're not wedded to that name, but they do want to see something whose purpose is clear. Crucially the title should be given the legal power to raise one [[declaration]] of [[endorsement]] each summit. That way every magician will know whose responsibility it is to decide what enchantments should be cast on the Empire and once that decision has been approved by the Conclave then anyone can attempt to enact it safe in the knowledge that they are following instructions correctly and do not risk destruction for doing so.
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	Sinokenon's view is that the Empire should focus all their efforts on casting Day enchantments on the Empire, rather than suffer the consequences of using more flawed realms. It is, however, cognizant of the fact that most magicians they speak with remain convinced that any credible attempt to construct an omnihedron probably requires all six realms. However, whatever course they take to reach the Omnihedron, the Empire would clearly benefit from having a [[college of magic]] [[College_of_magic#Specialisation\|specialised]] in Day magic. That would allow magicians to research omnihedron Day rituals which would make casting them much cheaper and easier and might help bring further insight into the problems.		Sinokenon's view is that the Empire should focus all their efforts on casting Day enchantments on the Empire, rather than suffer the consequences of using more flawed realms. It is, however, cognizant of the fact that most magicians they speak with remain convinced that any credible attempt to construct an omnihedron probably requires all six realms. However, whatever course they take to reach the Omnihedron, the Empire would clearly benefit from having a [[college of magic]] [[College_of_magic#Specialisation\|specialised]] in Day magic. That would allow magicians to research omnihedron Day rituals which would make casting them much cheaper and easier and might help bring further insight into the problems.

	Having scoured the Empire, the eternal's ministers claim to have identified the location currently best suited to the creation of a new College of Day Magic. [[Morrow#Sunspire\|Sunspire]] in [[Morrow]] watches the forests of [[Therunin]], guarding the territory against [[vallorn\|incursions from the Spring realm]]. According to the Apex Hyperion, [[the Stork]] and [[the Key]] are not in conjunction, but their current temporal alignment mean they are both dominant over the Sunspire at the same time and will be for the next year.		Having scoured the Empire, the eternal's ministers claim to have identified the location currently best suited to the creation of a new College of Day Magic. [[Morrow#Sunspire (ruined)\|Sunspire]] in [[Morrow]] watches the forests of [[Therunin]], guarding the territory against [[vallorn\|incursions from the Spring realm]]. According to the Apex Hyperion, [[the Stork]] and [[the Key]] are not in conjunction, but their current temporal alignment mean they are both dominant over the Sunspire at the same time and will be for the next year.

	As a result the Empire would find it easier to build a College of Magic here, provided it took advantage of the alignment by being specialised in Day magic. Of course "easier" is a relative term, the College would still require 45 wains of mithril, 45 wains of white granite, 60 wains of weirwood and 450 crowns, to say nothing of the ongoing upkeep.		As a result the Empire would find it easier to build a College of Magic here, provided it took advantage of the alignment by being specialised in Day magic. Of course "easier" is a relative term, the College would still require 45 wains of mithril, 45 wains of white granite, 60 wains of weirwood and 450 crowns, to say nothing of the ongoing upkeep.

Rafferty: /* Dissenting Voices */

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Dissenting Voices

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	==Dissenting Voices==		==Dissenting Voices==
	'''The presence of Sinokenon's ministers has not gone unnoticed'''		* '''The presence of Sinokenon's ministers has not gone unnoticed'''
	'''Other eternals have sent heralds to involve themselves in the Omnihedron discussion'''		* '''Other eternals have sent heralds to involve themselves in the Omnihedron discussion'''
	It has not escaped the notice of the other realms that the Empire is engaged in earnestly discussing the Omniherdon with Turning Mirror. A number of eternals are clearly piqued, either irritated by or curious about, the discussion. More than one report meetings with three very distinct heralds; the Almighty Panjandrum, the Fleeting Beat, and Grimcrow.		It has not escaped the notice of the other realms that the Empire is engaged in earnestly discussing the Omniherdon with Turning Mirror. A number of eternals are clearly piqued, either irritated by or curious about, the discussion. More than one report meetings with three very distinct heralds; the Almighty Panjandrum, the Fleeting Beat, and Grimcrow.
	<div style="float:right;"><quote by="The Almighty Panjandum">"Anyone can win with five aces, a good magician plays the cards they are dealt.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right;"><quote by="The Almighty Panjandum">"Anyone can win with five aces, a good magician plays the cards they are dealt.</quote></div>

Twiggy at 02:30, 22 January 2026

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	However, the Turning Mirror is confident that very small changes are fine. After-all it doesn't really matter if people breathe or not... well not to Sinokenon leastways. It's the big changes, the significant alterations to the Net that are the problem. All the Empire needs to do to perfect the Omnihedron is to stabilise the Empire and stop it changing.		However, the Turning Mirror is confident that very small changes are fine. After-all it doesn't really matter if people breathe or not... well not to Sinokenon leastways. It's the big changes, the significant alterations to the Net that are the problem. All the Empire needs to do to perfect the Omnihedron is to stabilise the Empire and stop it changing.

	The Turning Mirror suggests that the Empire start by passing no new [[Senate motion\|Senate motions]], [[Judgement\|Synod judgements]], or [[Declaration\|Conclave declarations]] for a year, and accompany that with ensuring that no [[~~Imperial army~~\|armies]] move anywhere during that time. Only once the Empire is brought to a position of perfect stillness, would it be possible to eliminate the unpredictability of the Omnihedron rituals. Once that is accomplished it would be possible for the Empire to make small but predictable changes to ensure steady and certain improvements.		The Turning Mirror suggests that the Empire start by passing no new [[Senate motion\|Senate motions]], [[Judgement\|Synod judgements]], or [[Declaration\|Conclave declarations]] for a year, and accompany that with ensuring that no [[Army\|armies]] move anywhere during that time. Only once the Empire is brought to a position of perfect stillness, would it be possible to eliminate the unpredictability of the Omnihedron rituals. Once that is accomplished it would be possible for the Empire to make small but predictable changes to ensure steady and certain improvements.

	Even the stargazers who are most indifferent to Imperial politics understand how ridiculous Sinokenon's suggestions are. If the mystery of the Omnihedron is going to be solved, nobody imagines it will be by stopping all Imperial activity for a year. Again, these suggestions tell the Empire much more about Sinokenon than they reveal about the Omnihedron.		Even the stargazers who are most indifferent to Imperial politics understand how ridiculous Sinokenon's suggestions are. If the mystery of the Omnihedron is going to be solved, nobody imagines it will be by stopping all Imperial activity for a year. Again, these suggestions tell the Empire much more about Sinokenon than they reveal about the Omnihedron.

Twiggy at 18:55, 15 January 2026

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	The first "revelation" of That Which Holds The Sun In Place, is their firmly expressed view that the Urizen theory of the Omnihedron is flawed because it relies on the other realms. The ministers of the Turning Wheel claim that the influences of the other five realms are simply too chaotic, too unpredictable and too injurious to progress and stability to form part of the Omnihdedron. Any attempt to use a realm other than [[Day magic\|Day]] will, inevitably, be flawed because those realms are flawed. The Day realm is the only one that encompasses the possibility of [[Day_magic#Perfection\|perfection]] - since the Omnihedron is by some definitions a quest for perfection, it logically follows that it should primarily utilise Day magic.		The first "revelation" of That Which Holds The Sun In Place, is their firmly expressed view that the Urizen theory of the Omnihedron is flawed because it relies on the other realms. The ministers of the Turning Wheel claim that the influences of the other five realms are simply too chaotic, too unpredictable and too injurious to progress and stability to form part of the Omnihdedron. Any attempt to use a realm other than [[Day magic\|Day]] will, inevitably, be flawed because those realms are flawed. The Day realm is the only one that encompasses the possibility of [[Day_magic#Perfection\|perfection]] - since the Omnihedron is by some definitions a quest for perfection, it logically follows that it should primarily utilise Day magic.

	Sinokenon's proposal is that the Empire should direct all their resources to the creation of a set of great Day rituals, each explicitly combining two or more of the primary [[Day magic#Resosnance\|resonances]] of the Day ~~Realm~~: [[Day magic#Divination\|divination]], [[Day magic#Revelation\|revelation]], [[Day magic#Mastery\|mastery]], [[Day magic#Perfection\|perfection]], [[Day magic#Focus\|focus]] and [[Day magic#Force\|force]]. Blending different resonances should make it possible to create different enchantments. A degree of experimentation would then be needed to identity the right sequence of these rituals, as well as the duration. As the eternal points out, there is no inherent reason why one of the rituals should be used only once - perhaps it should be cast every season for a year, or perhaps a decade, or more, before moving to the next.		Sinokenon's proposal is that the Empire should direct all their resources to the creation of a set of great Day rituals, each explicitly combining two or more of the primary [[Day magic#Resosnance\|resonances]] of the Day realm: [[Day magic#Divination\|divination]], [[Day magic#Revelation\|revelation]], [[Day magic#Mastery\|mastery]], [[Day magic#Perfection\|perfection]], [[Day magic#Focus\|focus]] and [[Day magic#Force\|force]]. Blending different resonances should make it possible to create different enchantments. A degree of experimentation would then be needed to identity the right sequence of these rituals, as well as the duration. As the eternal points out, there is no inherent reason why one of the rituals should be used only once - perhaps it should be cast every season for a year, or perhaps a decade, or more, before moving to the next.

	It is clear that Sinokenon's heralds have some difficulty comprehending the idea that this approach might yield problems. The most recent casting of [[Shining like fire\|Bright Eyes Gleam in the Depths]] made made [[Shining_like_fire#What_is_Art_Even_For?\|art and artistic expression more difficult]], [[Shining_like_fire#You_Cannot_Hide\|shattered shrouds]], and saw [[Shining_like_fire#A_Frank_Reappraisal\|workers wages rising]] permanently across the Empire. Most Imperial magicians see these side-effects as deeply troubling, but that view is not shared by Sinokenon. It proves impossible to convince their heralds that these effects are in any way detrimental.		It is clear that Sinokenon's heralds have some difficulty comprehending the idea that this approach might yield problems. The most recent casting of [[Shining like fire\|Bright Eyes Gleam in the Depths]] made made [[Shining_like_fire#What_is_Art_Even_For?\|art and artistic expression more difficult]], [[Shining_like_fire#You_Cannot_Hide\|shattered shrouds]], and saw [[Shining_like_fire#A_Frank_Reappraisal\|workers wages rising]] permanently across the Empire. Most Imperial magicians see these side-effects as deeply troubling, but that view is not shared by Sinokenon. It proves impossible to convince their heralds that these effects are in any way detrimental.

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

2026-01-15T16:46:27Z

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

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	<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=SinokenonArt.jpg\|caption=Sinokenon has strong views on a number of topics, especially relating to hierarchy, authority, responsibility, loyalty, and the ascendant powers of the magic of the Day realm.\|align=left\|width=400}}</div>{{audio\|link= https://youtu.be/ytgREh10hMQ?si=8fEsBDquztKUVs7N}}		<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=SinokenonArt.jpg\|caption=Sinokenon has strong views on a number of topics, especially relating to hierarchy, authority, responsibility, loyalty, and the ascendant powers of the magic of the Day realm.\|align=left\|width=400}}</div>{{audio\|link= https://youtu.be/ytgREh10hMQ?si=8fEsBDquztKUVs7N}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	In response to [[Hierarchs_of_sea_and_sky#What_do_you_want_to_do?\|the casting of Bright Eyes Gleam in the Depths]] the [[Sinokenon\|Turning Mirror]] offered to send heralds to every corner of the Empire to gather information about a problem or situation named by the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]]. If the Throne of the Sun discovered any way that the stated dilemma might be addressed or resolved, then its hierarchs would present their findings.		In response to [[Hierarchs_of_sea_and_sky#What_do_you_want_to_do?\|the casting of Bright Eyes Gleam in the Depths]] the [[Sinokenon\|Turning Mirror]] offered to send heralds to every corner of the Empire to gather information about a problem or situation named by the [[Conclave]]. If the Throne of the Sun discovered any way that the stated dilemma might be addressed or resolved, then its hierarchs would present their findings.
	{{Concord\|type=Concord\|declaration=Conclave requests the Turning Mirror considers the matter of how the damage and detrimental effects of the Empire wide rituals that have been cast towards the Omnihedron can be fixed, in particular the blood red roads, and speculate on the result of completing the Omnihedron.\|by=Æsa Sigeling, Imperial Magus\|when=Autumn Equinox 385YE}}		{{Concord\|type=Concord\|declaration=Conclave requests the Turning Mirror considers the matter of how the damage and detrimental effects of the Empire wide rituals that have been cast towards the Omnihedron can be fixed, in particular the blood red roads, and speculate on the result of completing the Omnihedron.\|by=Æsa Sigeling, Imperial Magus\|when=Autumn Equinox 385YE}}
	{{Concord\|type=Interdiction\|declaration=A declaration of interdiction against the magical practice of weaving an enchantment across the entire Empire. We cannot risk such chaotic and unpredictable magic without adequate safeguards\|by=Cassandra i Periera i Erigo, Imperial Censor\|when=Autumn Equinox 385YE}}		{{Concord\|type=Interdiction\|declaration=A declaration of interdiction against the magical practice of weaving an enchantment across the entire Empire. We cannot risk such chaotic and unpredictable magic without adequate safeguards\|by=Cassandra i Periera i Erigo, Imperial Censor\|when=Autumn Equinox 385YE}}

Twiggy at 23:43, 12 July 2025

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	Perhaps fittingly, the Conclave chose the [[Stargazer#Resonance_and_the_Omnihedron\|Omnihedron]] itself. '''Aesa Sigeing''', the [[Imperial Magus]], raised the [[declaration]] asking the Wheel of Light to consider ''"the matter of how the damage and detrimental effects of the Empire wide rituals that have been cast towards the Omnihedron can be fixed, in particular the blood red roads, and speculate on the result of completing the Omnihedron."		Perhaps fittingly, the Conclave chose the [[Stargazer#Resonance_and_the_Omnihedron\|Omnihedron]] itself. '''Aesa Sigeing''', the [[Imperial Magus]], raised the [[declaration]] asking the Wheel of Light to consider ''"the matter of how the damage and detrimental effects of the Empire wide rituals that have been cast towards the Omnihedron can be fixed, in particular the blood red roads, and speculate on the result of completing the Omnihedron."

	With the Conclave's blessing the servants of the Turning Mirror have been free to roam the Empire, seeking answers to one of ~~the~~ the greatest questions of magic. A thousand motes of light scatter across the land in search of order. At the same summit, partly in response to [[Resonance and mitigation\|concerns from several quarters]], the Conclave elected to [[interdiction\|interdict]] all [[:Category:Imperial Enchantment\|Empire-wide enchantments]], but if The Wheel of Light can furnish the Empire with answers, perhaps the power of the Omnihedron might yet be harnessed safely.		With the Conclave's blessing the servants of the Turning Mirror have been free to roam the Empire, seeking answers to one of the greatest questions of magic. A thousand motes of light scatter across the land in search of order. At the same summit, partly in response to [[Resonance and mitigation\|concerns from several quarters]], the Conclave elected to [[interdiction\|interdict]] all [[:Category:Imperial Enchantment\|Empire-wide enchantments]], but if The Wheel of Light can furnish the Empire with answers, perhaps the power of the Omnihedron might yet be harnessed safely.

	There is no light that does not cast a shadow, not even the illumination that streams from The Throne of the Sun. It would seem that the Turning Mirror is not the only being interested in the Omnihedron – but more of that later.		There is no light that does not cast a shadow, not even the illumination that streams from The Throne of the Sun. It would seem that the Turning Mirror is not the only being interested in the Omnihedron – but more of that later.
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	Sinokenon's view is that the Empire should focus all their efforts on casting Day enchantments on the Empire, rather than suffer the consequences of using more flawed realms. It is, however, cognizant of the fact that most magicians they speak with remain convinced that any credible attempt to construct an omnihedron probably requires all six realms. However, whatever course they take to reach the Omnihedron, the Empire would clearly benefit from having a [[college of magic]] [[College_of_magic#Specialisation\|specialised]] in Day magic. That would allow magicians to research omnihedron Day rituals which would make casting them much cheaper and easier and might help bring further insight into the problems.		Sinokenon's view is that the Empire should focus all their efforts on casting Day enchantments on the Empire, rather than suffer the consequences of using more flawed realms. It is, however, cognizant of the fact that most magicians they speak with remain convinced that any credible attempt to construct an omnihedron probably requires all six realms. However, whatever course they take to reach the Omnihedron, the Empire would clearly benefit from having a [[college of magic]] [[College_of_magic#Specialisation\|specialised]] in Day magic. That would allow magicians to research omnihedron Day rituals which would make casting them much cheaper and easier and might help bring further insight into the problems.

	Having scoured the Empire, the eternal's ministers claim to have identified the location currently best suited to the creation of a new College of Day Magic. [[Morrow#Sunspire\|Sunspire]] in [[Morrow]] watches ~~the~~ the forests of [[Therunin]], guarding the territory against [[vallorn\|incursions from the Spring realm]]. According to the Apex Hyperion, [[the Stork]] and [[the Key]] are not in conjunction, but their current temporal alignment mean they are both dominant over the Sunspire at the same time and will be for the next year.		Having scoured the Empire, the eternal's ministers claim to have identified the location currently best suited to the creation of a new College of Day Magic. [[Morrow#Sunspire\|Sunspire]] in [[Morrow]] watches the forests of [[Therunin]], guarding the territory against [[vallorn\|incursions from the Spring realm]]. According to the Apex Hyperion, [[the Stork]] and [[the Key]] are not in conjunction, but their current temporal alignment mean they are both dominant over the Sunspire at the same time and will be for the next year.

	As a result the Empire would find it easier to build a College of Magic here, provided it took advantage of the alignment by being specialised in Day magic. Of course "easier" is a relative term, the College would still require 45 wains of mithril, 45 wains of white granite, 60 wains of weirwood and 450 crowns, to say nothing of the ongoing upkeep.		As a result the Empire would find it easier to build a College of Magic here, provided it took advantage of the alignment by being specialised in Day magic. Of course "easier" is a relative term, the College would still require 45 wains of mithril, 45 wains of white granite, 60 wains of weirwood and 450 crowns, to say nothing of the ongoing upkeep.

Novemberalice at 20:03, 18 April 2024

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	He had to believe that they'd get there. He ''did'' believe they would get there. Eventually.</ic>		He had to believe that they'd get there. He ''did'' believe they would get there. Eventually.</ic>
	<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=SinokenonArt.jpg\|caption=Sinokenon has strong views on a number of topics, especially relating to hierarchy, authority, responsibility, loyalty, and the ascendant powers of the magic of the Day realm.\|align=left\|width=400}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=SinokenonArt.jpg\|caption=Sinokenon has strong views on a number of topics, especially relating to hierarchy, authority, responsibility, loyalty, and the ascendant powers of the magic of the Day realm.\|align=left\|width=400}}</div>{{audio\|link= https://youtu.be/ytgREh10hMQ?si=8fEsBDquztKUVs7N}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	In response to [[Hierarchs_of_sea_and_sky#What_do_you_want_to_do?\|the casting of Bright Eyes Gleam in the Depths]] the [[Sinokenon\|Turning Mirror]] offered to send heralds to every corner of the Empire to gather information about a problem or situation named by the [[Imperial Conclave]]. If the Throne of the Sun discovered any way that the stated dilemma might be addressed or resolved, then its hierarchs would present their findings.		In response to [[Hierarchs_of_sea_and_sky#What_do_you_want_to_do?\|the casting of Bright Eyes Gleam in the Depths]] the [[Sinokenon\|Turning Mirror]] offered to send heralds to every corner of the Empire to gather information about a problem or situation named by the [[Imperial Conclave]]. If the Throne of the Sun discovered any way that the stated dilemma might be addressed or resolved, then its hierarchs would present their findings.

Hailmur: /* A New Position */

2024-04-13T16:19:35Z

A New Position

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	* '''Sinokenon proposes that the Empire create a new Imperial title in the Conclave with the power to submit a declaration of endorsement'''		* '''Sinokenon proposes that the Empire create a new Imperial title in the Conclave with the power to submit a declaration of endorsement'''
	* '''If that happens at the coming summit, the eternal will empower the Empire's mana sites making Carve the Crystal Guardian more powerful in the coming campaign season'''		* '''If that happens at the coming summit, the eternal will empower the Empire's mana sites making Carve the Crystal Guardian more powerful in the coming campaign season'''
			{{Concord\|type=Concord\|declaration=That we should complete the omnihedron sequence of rituals.\|by=Ariadne of Auric Horizon on behalf of the Sevenfold Path\|when=Summer Solstice 385YE}}
			There are many conversations between the heralds of the Turning Mirror and Imperial magicians over the Omnihedron, during which the eternal becomes aware of the immediate threat of [[Cold Sun]]. This causes the heralds deep concern, though not for the subsequent attack on the Empire. They seem to consider the [[Things that burn\|presence of thousands of ''scions'']] of no great significance, being firmly of the view that the Empire will be victorious against them. Any incidental losses in the meantime will be recouped simply given the passage of time, after all.

	There are many conversations between the heralds of the Turning Mirror and Imperial magicians over the Omnihedron, during which the eternal becomes aware of the immediate threat of [[Cold Sun]]. This causes the heralds deep concern, though not for the subsequent attack on the Empire. They seem to consider the [[Things that burn\|presence of thousands of ''scions'']] of no great significance, being firmly of the view that the Empire will be victorious against them. Any incidental losses in the meantime will be recouped simply given the passage of time, after all.
	~~{{Concord\|type=Concord\|declaration=That we should complete the omnihedron sequence of rituals.\|by=Ariadne of Auric Horizon on behalf of the Sevenfold Path\|when=Summer Solstice 385YE}}~~
	Rather, what distresses them is the way in which they perceive that the Conclave discharged their responsibilities in the matter. The Conclave [[385YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord_:_Omnihedron\|passed a declaration by Ariadne of Auric Horizen]] instructing Imperial magicians to complete the Omnihedron but then did not endorse the subsequent use of magic. The Apex Hyperion regards this as a catastrophic failure of hierarchy, one that damages every part of the Empire.		Rather, what distresses them is the way in which they perceive that the Conclave discharged their responsibilities in the matter. The Conclave [[385YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord_:_Omnihedron\|passed a declaration by Ariadne of Auric Horizen]] instructing Imperial magicians to complete the Omnihedron but then did not endorse the subsequent use of magic. The Apex Hyperion regards this as a catastrophic failure of hierarchy, one that damages every part of the Empire.
	~~{{Concord\|type~~=Sorcery~~\|declaration=~~To declare Anthemius Netherwatch. This is for his role as the organiser the Urizen covens to cast Bright Eyes Gleam in the Depths for which he takes responsibility.~~\|by=Bryn Netherwatch, Witness of the Conclave\|when=Summer Solstice 385YE}}~~		<div style="float: right; max-width:500px; margin-left:10px;"><quote by="Declaration of Sorcery, Raised by Bryn Netherwatch as Witness of the Conclave, Autumn Equinox 385YE">To declare Anthemius Netherwatch. This is for his role as the organiser the Urizen covens to cast Bright Eyes Gleam in the Depths for which he takes responsibility.</quote></div>
	Sinokenon believes that an ordered realm ''requires'' that whatever power rules, it must always issue clear instructions. They see this as essential to ensure that those who carry out those instructions may do so faithfully and without fear of punishment. That latter point is particularly important; the eternals heralds are deeply agitated that individual magicians [[385YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Sorcery_:_Anthemius_Netherwatch\|face punishment]] after apparently following the Conclave's will. They see this as a catastrophic outcome that permanently damages the authority of the Conclave, and constitutes a fundamental failure of [[Loyalty]] by the Conclave towards those who follow its direction.		Sinokenon believes that an ordered realm ''requires'' that whatever power rules, it must always issue clear instructions. They see this as essential to ensure that those who carry out those instructions may do so faithfully and without fear of punishment. That latter point is particularly important; the eternals heralds are deeply agitated that individual magicians [[385YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Sorcery_:_Anthemius_Netherwatch\|face punishment]] after apparently following the Conclave's will. They see this as a catastrophic outcome that permanently damages the authority of the Conclave, and constitutes a fundamental failure of [[Loyalty]] by the Conclave towards those who follow its direction.

Hailmur: /* The Stork and the Key */

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The Stork and the Key

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	<tr><td>'''Commission Type:''' College of Magic</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Commission Type:''' College of Magic</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 45 mithril, 45 white granite, 60 weirwood and 450 crowns</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 45 mithril, 45 white granite, 60 weirwood and 450 crowns</td></tr>
			<tr><td>'''Upkeep:''' [[College_of_magic#Costs\|Standard]]</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect:''' College of Day magic in Morrow</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Effect:''' College of Day magic in Morrow</td></tr>
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Vsabo: /* Fleeting Beat */

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Fleeting Beat

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	===Fleeting Beat===		===Fleeting Beat===
	* '''A servant of Sorin expresses the opinion of the Lord of the Tomb City'''		* '''A servant of Sorin expresses the opinion of the Lord of the Tomb City'''
	''Fleeting Beat'' is almost a skeleton, with sallow parchment skin barely covering their bones. They are swathed in robes the ~~cover~~ of desert sands at night, and their crystal eyes are mismatched spheres of midnight black and balefully glowing red. They are mostly interested in speaking to magicians versed in Winter lore, on behalf of their dreadful lord [[Sorin]].		''Fleeting Beat'' is almost a skeleton, with sallow parchment skin barely covering their bones. They are swathed in robes the colour of desert sands at night, and their crystal eyes are mismatched spheres of midnight black and balefully glowing red. They are mostly interested in speaking to magicians versed in Winter lore, on behalf of their dreadful lord [[Sorin]].

	The Hungry Wolf has little patience or sympathy for the Imperial Conclave. “''The price sets the worth,''” whispers Fleeting Beat in its raspy voice. “''What is bought too cheaply is held too lightly; it is cost alone that gives meaning.''” The Imperial enchantments provide many benefits, and those benefits are bought with the dissonances that cause so much trouble. Attempts to refine these so-called Omnihedron rituals to try and avoid the dissonance can only lead to a situation where the rituals themselves became worthless, their boons negated by the misplaced urge to remove the costs. It is fine for a child to wish for a world without suffering, says the Herald, but every general knows you cannot win a war without loss.		The Hungry Wolf has little patience or sympathy for the Imperial Conclave. “''The price sets the worth,''” whispers Fleeting Beat in its raspy voice. “''What is bought too cheaply is held too lightly; it is cost alone that gives meaning.''” The Imperial enchantments provide many benefits, and those benefits are bought with the dissonances that cause so much trouble. Attempts to refine these so-called Omnihedron rituals to try and avoid the dissonance can only lead to a situation where the rituals themselves became worthless, their boons negated by the misplaced urge to remove the costs. It is fine for a child to wish for a world without suffering, says the Herald, but every general knows you cannot win a war without loss.

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	The first "revelation" of That Which Holds The Sun In Place, is their firmly expressed view that the Urizen theory of the Omnihedron is flawed because it relies on the other realms. The ministers of the Turning Wheel claim that the influences of the other five realms are simply too chaotic, too unpredictable and too injurious to progress and stability to form part of the Omnihdedron. Any attempt to use a realm other than [[Day magic\|Day]] will, inevitably, be flawed because those realms are flawed. The Day realm is the only one that encompasses the possibility of [[Day_magic#Perfection\|perfection]] - since the Omnihedron is by some definitions a quest for perfection, it logically follows that it should primarily utilise Day magic.		The first "revelation" of That Which Holds The Sun In Place, is their firmly expressed view that the Urizen theory of the Omnihedron is flawed because it relies on the other realms. The ministers of the Turning Wheel claim that the influences of the other five realms are simply too chaotic, too unpredictable and too injurious to progress and stability to form part of the Omnihdedron. Any attempt to use a realm other than [[Day magic\|Day]] will, inevitably, be flawed because those realms are flawed. The Day realm is the only one that encompasses the possibility of [[Day_magic#Perfection\|perfection]] - since the Omnihedron is by some definitions a quest for perfection, it logically follows that it should primarily utilise Day magic.

	Sinokenon's proposal is that the Empire should direct all their resources to the creation of a set of great Day rituals, each explicitly combining two or more of the primary [[Day magic#Resosnance\|resonances]] of the Day ~~Realm~~: [[Day magic#Divination\|divination]], [[Day magic#Revelation\|revelation]], [[Day magic#Mastery\|mastery]], [[Day magic#Perfection\|perfection]], [[Day magic#Focus\|focus]] and [[Day magic#Force\|force]]. Blending different resonances should make it possible to create different enchantments. A degree of experimentation would then be needed to identity the right sequence of these rituals, as well as the duration. As the eternal points out, there is no inherent reason why one of the rituals should be used only once - perhaps it should be cast every season for a year, or perhaps a decade, or more, before moving to the next.		Sinokenon's proposal is that the Empire should direct all their resources to the creation of a set of great Day rituals, each explicitly combining two or more of the primary [[Day magic#Resosnance\|resonances]] of the Day realm: [[Day magic#Divination\|divination]], [[Day magic#Revelation\|revelation]], [[Day magic#Mastery\|mastery]], [[Day magic#Perfection\|perfection]], [[Day magic#Focus\|focus]] and [[Day magic#Force\|force]]. Blending different resonances should make it possible to create different enchantments. A degree of experimentation would then be needed to identity the right sequence of these rituals, as well as the duration. As the eternal points out, there is no inherent reason why one of the rituals should be used only once - perhaps it should be cast every season for a year, or perhaps a decade, or more, before moving to the next.

	It is clear that Sinokenon's heralds have some difficulty comprehending the idea that this approach might yield problems. The most recent casting of [[Shining like fire\|Bright Eyes Gleam in the Depths]] made made [[Shining_like_fire#What_is_Art_Even_For?\|art and artistic expression more difficult]], [[Shining_like_fire#You_Cannot_Hide\|shattered shrouds]], and saw [[Shining_like_fire#A_Frank_Reappraisal\|workers wages rising]] permanently across the Empire. Most Imperial magicians see these side-effects as deeply troubling, but that view is not shared by Sinokenon. It proves impossible to convince their heralds that these effects are in any way detrimental.		It is clear that Sinokenon's heralds have some difficulty comprehending the idea that this approach might yield problems. The most recent casting of [[Shining like fire\|Bright Eyes Gleam in the Depths]] made made [[Shining_like_fire#What_is_Art_Even_For?\|art and artistic expression more difficult]], [[Shining_like_fire#You_Cannot_Hide\|shattered shrouds]], and saw [[Shining_like_fire#A_Frank_Reappraisal\|workers wages rising]] permanently across the Empire. Most Imperial magicians see these side-effects as deeply troubling, but that view is not shared by Sinokenon. It proves impossible to convince their heralds that these effects are in any way detrimental.

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	<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=SinokenonArt.jpg\|caption=Sinokenon has strong views on a number of topics, especially relating to hierarchy, authority, responsibility, loyalty, and the ascendant powers of the magic of the Day realm.\|align=left\|width=400}}</div>{{audio\|link= https://youtu.be/ytgREh10hMQ?si=8fEsBDquztKUVs7N}}		<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=SinokenonArt.jpg\|caption=Sinokenon has strong views on a number of topics, especially relating to hierarchy, authority, responsibility, loyalty, and the ascendant powers of the magic of the Day realm.\|align=left\|width=400}}</div>{{audio\|link= https://youtu.be/ytgREh10hMQ?si=8fEsBDquztKUVs7N}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	In response to [[Hierarchs_of_sea_and_sky#What_do_you_want_to_do?\|the casting of Bright Eyes Gleam in the Depths]] the [[Sinokenon\|Turning Mirror]] offered to send heralds to every corner of the Empire to gather information about a problem or situation named by the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]]. If the Throne of the Sun discovered any way that the stated dilemma might be addressed or resolved, then its hierarchs would present their findings.		In response to [[Hierarchs_of_sea_and_sky#What_do_you_want_to_do?\|the casting of Bright Eyes Gleam in the Depths]] the [[Sinokenon\|Turning Mirror]] offered to send heralds to every corner of the Empire to gather information about a problem or situation named by the [[Conclave]]. If the Throne of the Sun discovered any way that the stated dilemma might be addressed or resolved, then its hierarchs would present their findings.
	{{Concord\|type=Concord\|declaration=Conclave requests the Turning Mirror considers the matter of how the damage and detrimental effects of the Empire wide rituals that have been cast towards the Omnihedron can be fixed, in particular the blood red roads, and speculate on the result of completing the Omnihedron.\|by=Æsa Sigeling, Imperial Magus\|when=Autumn Equinox 385YE}}		{{Concord\|type=Concord\|declaration=Conclave requests the Turning Mirror considers the matter of how the damage and detrimental effects of the Empire wide rituals that have been cast towards the Omnihedron can be fixed, in particular the blood red roads, and speculate on the result of completing the Omnihedron.\|by=Æsa Sigeling, Imperial Magus\|when=Autumn Equinox 385YE}}
	{{Concord\|type=Interdiction\|declaration=A declaration of interdiction against the magical practice of weaving an enchantment across the entire Empire. We cannot risk such chaotic and unpredictable magic without adequate safeguards\|by=Cassandra i Periera i Erigo, Imperial Censor\|when=Autumn Equinox 385YE}}		{{Concord\|type=Interdiction\|declaration=A declaration of interdiction against the magical practice of weaving an enchantment across the entire Empire. We cannot risk such chaotic and unpredictable magic without adequate safeguards\|by=Cassandra i Periera i Erigo, Imperial Censor\|when=Autumn Equinox 385YE}}