Touch the night - Revision history

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	* Arch-Offender Hywel Summercrow, of the Navarr, who is entitled Cardinal of the Way.		* Arch-Offender Hywel Summercrow, of the Navarr, who is entitled Cardinal of the Way.
	* Arch-Offender Siân of the Eternal Family, of the Navarr, who is entitled Advisor on the Vallorn.		* Arch-Offender Siân of the Eternal Family, of the Navarr, who is entitled Advisor on the Vallorn.
	* Arch-Offender Caleb of the Cenotaph, of Highguard, who is entitled Minister ~~for~~ Historical Research		* Arch-Offender Caleb of the Cenotaph, of Highguard, who is entitled Minister of Historical Research

	Let it be known to the denizens of the Casinean Empire that any who slay these Arch-Offenders and bring their hearts to the Imperial Regio at midnight at the Summer Solstice will be rewarded.</ic>		Let it be known to the denizens of the Casinean Empire that any who slay these Arch-Offenders and bring their hearts to the Imperial Regio at midnight at the Summer Solstice will be rewarded.</ic>

Twiggy at 18:49, 20 February 2026

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	"No." replied Jaffo. "No it was not."</ic>		"No." replied Jaffo. "No it was not."</ic>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	At the Spring Equinox a coven of night magicians used the regio at Anvil to perform the ritual [[Wondrous Forests of the Night]]. This is one of the most powerful enchantments in [[Imperial lore]], a magnitude 160 ritual that suffuses the entire Empire with magical energies drawn from the ~~realm of~~ Night [[~~Realm~~]]. There are a small number of these enchantments (such as [[Bright Eyes Gleam in the Depths]] and [[Hallow of the Green World]]) known to work at such a level of power, but this is only the third one laid across the Empire since before the reign of [[Emperor Hugh]].		At the Spring Equinox a coven of night magicians used the regio at Anvil to perform the ritual [[Wondrous Forests of the Night]]. This is one of the most powerful enchantments in [[Imperial lore]], a magnitude 160 ritual that suffuses the entire Empire with magical energies drawn from the Night [[realm]]. There are a small number of these enchantments (such as [[Bright Eyes Gleam in the Depths]] and [[Hallow of the Green World]]) known to work at such a level of power, but this is only the third one laid across the Empire since before the reign of [[Emperor Hugh]].

	The effects of performing such a momentous ritual are wide and far-reaching - they are also not entirely predictable.		The effects of performing such a momentous ritual are wide and far-reaching - they are also not entirely predictable.

Twiggy at 14:44, 30 July 2025

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	===The Stone===		===The Stone===
	* '''The magnitude of [[~~Distill~~ the Serpent's Stone]] has increased to 100 for the duration of the Summer Solstice, during which time it will produce up to ''two'' stones'''		* '''The magnitude of [[Distil the Serpent's Stone]] has increased to 100 for the duration of the Summer Solstice, during which time it will produce up to ''two'' stones'''
	This mysterious ritual is only rarely performed for it requires a skilled coven and a supply of ilium. The effects of the Wondrous Forests have made the ritual more difficult to cast - increasing the magnitude from 70 to 100 for the duration of the next summit. However during that time the ritual can be used to target up to two rings of ilium rather than one - each ring of ilium will create a shadow-egg as normal.		This mysterious ritual is only rarely performed for it requires a skilled coven and a supply of ilium. The effects of the Wondrous Forests have made the ritual more difficult to cast - increasing the magnitude from 70 to 100 for the duration of the next summit. However during that time the ritual can be used to target up to two rings of ilium rather than one - each ring of ilium will create a shadow-egg as normal.

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Creatures of Night

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	The ritual is also likely to mean a notable increase in the number of naga children born to the Empire. Some will be obvious - over the next year or so there will be a small but notable number of babies born who will grow up with a tendency towards sibilant speech or unexpectedly keen senses. Yet there will also be plenty of children born who show no sign of their lineage until they reach maturity. This makes it impossible to determine just how many new naga will appear as a result of the ritual.		The ritual is also likely to mean a notable increase in the number of naga children born to the Empire. Some will be obvious - over the next year or so there will be a small but notable number of babies born who will grow up with a tendency towards sibilant speech or unexpectedly keen senses. Yet there will also be plenty of children born who show no sign of their lineage until they reach maturity. This makes it impossible to determine just how many new naga will appear as a result of the ritual.

	In general, every naga in the Empire finds they are much more conscious of ~~the~~ the pull of their magical blood. Any naga is encouraged to roleplay the increased influence of their [[Naga#Roleplaying_naga\|natural naga instincts]] for the duration of the Summer Solstice.		In general, every naga in the Empire finds they are much more conscious of the pull of their magical blood. Any naga is encouraged to roleplay the increased influence of their [[Naga#Roleplaying_naga\|natural naga instincts]] for the duration of the Summer Solstice.

	In additional, all naga find themselves experiencing a powerful [[roleplaying effect]]: ''you find it easy and satisfying to enjoy personal comfort and luxury to the point of avarice - and at the same time you find it much more difficult to consider the needs of anyone other than yourself. Other peoples' problems are easy to dismiss unless they involve salacious gossip, scandal, secret wrongdoing, or opportunities for you to gain advantage over them.''		In additional, all naga find themselves experiencing a powerful [[roleplaying effect]]: ''you find it easy and satisfying to enjoy personal comfort and luxury to the point of avarice - and at the same time you find it much more difficult to consider the needs of anyone other than yourself. Other peoples' problems are easy to dismiss unless they involve salacious gossip, scandal, secret wrongdoing, or opportunities for you to gain advantage over them.''

AmyMason at 15:16, 20 January 2022

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:383YE]][[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]]
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	<ic>One handed, Jaffo poured a dozen honey-yellow lumps of ambergelt out onto his workbench. He quickly sorted through them, occasionally taking a bite of his sandwich, before selecting three measures and dropping them into his crucible. He drew a circle of chalk around the stone bowl, finished his sandwich, and poured himself a glass of wine with one hand while deftly drawing the rune Xun, the seventeen stars of the Great Wyrm, and two complex little squiggles that represented Azoth and Sung at the cardinal points around the circle.		<ic>One handed, Jaffo poured a dozen honey-yellow lumps of ambergelt out onto his workbench. He quickly sorted through them, occasionally taking a bite of his sandwich, before selecting three measures and dropping them into his crucible. He drew a circle of chalk around the stone bowl, finished his sandwich, and poured himself a glass of wine with one hand while deftly drawing the rune Xun, the seventeen stars of the Great Wyrm, and two complex little squiggles that represented Azoth and Sung at the cardinal points around the circle.

Dre at 14:05, 12 August 2020

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Rafferty: /* The Whispering Wind */

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The Whispering Wind

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	Haruspex indicates that the Conclave may use a Declaration of Concord to nominate three citizens who should reach receive one of the motes. The creature is vague about their powers, but suggests that any Night magician will find the mote to be a great boon to their powers when consumed. They warn however that any ''human'' who consumes one of the motes are likely to develop naga heritage.		Haruspex indicates that the Conclave may use a Declaration of Concord to nominate three citizens who should reach receive one of the motes. The creature is vague about their powers, but suggests that any Night magician will find the mote to be a great boon to their powers when consumed. They warn however that any ''human'' who consumes one of the motes are likely to develop naga heritage.
			==Resolution==
			The magical effects caused by the Wondrous Forests of the Night have largely faded.

			The Imperial Conclave passed [[concord\|declarations of concord]] both to accept both [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord_.E2.80.93_Acceptance_of_the_boon_of_Lashonar\|Lashonar's boons]] and the [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord_.E2.80.93_Motes_of_the_Bronze_Idol\|boons of Sung]].

Cathtice: /* The Wonder */

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The Wonder

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	===The Wonder===		===The Wonder===
	* '''The ritual [[Wondrous Forests of the Night]] is more difficult to cast at the Summer Solstice'''		* '''The ritual [[Wondrous Forests of the Night]] is more difficult to cast at the Summer Solstice'''
	For reasons that are not yet clear, the ritual itself appears to be more difficult to cast at the Summer Solstice. For the duration of the summit the magnitude needed to perform the ritual will be an astonishing 200. It is completely outside the ability of Valeria's and her coven to perform this ritual so they have no idea what would happen if it were cast, the only to find that out would be to perform it again. Based on their other work however, they ~~theorize~~ that the known effects of the ritual are likely to be unchanged, but the "ripples" might be even more chaotic and far-reaching.		For reasons that are not yet clear, the ritual itself appears to be more difficult to cast at the Summer Solstice. For the duration of the summit the magnitude needed to perform the ritual will be an astonishing 200. It is completely outside the ability of Valeria's and her coven to perform this ritual so they have no idea what would happen if it were cast, the only way to find that out would be to perform it again. Based on their other work however, they theorise that the known effects of the ritual are likely to be unchanged, but the "ripples" might be even more chaotic and far-reaching.

	Valeria is confident that this is simply a lingering ripple caused by the ~~enchantments~~ far reaching effects and that the magnitude required will return to normal by the time of the Autumn Equinox.		Valeria is confident that this is simply a lingering ripple caused by the enchantment's far reaching effects and that the magnitude required will return to normal by the time of the Autumn Equinox.

	==Wyrms and Serpents==		==Wyrms and Serpents==

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	===The Shadow Courtiers===		===The Shadow Courtiers===
	* '''In the spirit of improved cooperation, the Whisper Gallery have offered to remove one of their Declarations of Enmity in return for the return of their ritual text'''		* '''In the spirit of improved cooperation, the Whisper Gallery have offered to remove one of their Declarations of Enmity in return for the return of their ritual text'''
	A note left by a representative of the [[Whisper Gallery\|Arbiters of the Empty Thrones]] has laid out an offer to the Conclave as follows. The Ministers in Sable earnestly desire the return of the ritual "Quell the Thief of Secrets", the text of which they claim was stolen by the Imperial militia some time ago. They say the text was illegally seized by the militia who are now be unable to return it. The Dancers on the Edge of Silence humbly suggest that one or more the corrupt militia may have sold the text for their own personal profit, or perhaps are simply hoping to force their victims to pay for its return.		A note left by a representative of the [[Whisper Gallery\|Arbiters of the Empty Thrones]] has laid out an offer to the Conclave as follows. The Ministers in Sable earnestly desire the return of the ritual "Quell the Thief of Secrets", the text of which they claim was stolen by the Imperial militia some time ago. They say the text was illegally seized by the militia who are now unable to return it. The Dancers on the Edge of Silence humbly suggest that one or more the corrupt militia may have sold the text for their own personal profit, or perhaps are simply hoping to force their victims to pay for its return.

	The ritual was codified by a former [[Dean of the Lyceum]] many years ago, and was being carried by Imperial magicians when it was falsely seized. If the Conclave were to pass a strongly worded declaration of concord condemning the actions of the militia and demanding the ritual be returned to its rightful owners then as a gesture of cooperation, the ''Court of Scandal'' will remove a single Imperial title from the list of titles with whom they have a declared enmity. The Court suggests that either the Conclave pick one as part of the declaration, or perhaps the Archmage of Night could do so. If this happens, then the Dancers assure the Conclave that they will not restore enmity against that Imperial title until at least thirteen years have passed.		The ritual was codified by a former [[Dean of the Lyceum]] many years ago, and was being carried by Imperial magicians when it was falsely seized. If the Conclave were to pass a strongly worded declaration of concord condemning the actions of the militia and demanding the ritual be returned to its rightful owners then as a gesture of cooperation, the ''Court of Scandal'' will remove a single Imperial title from the list of titles with whom they have a declared enmity. The Court suggests that either the Conclave pick one as part of the declaration, or perhaps the Archmage of Night could do so. If this happens, then the Dancers assure the Conclave that they will not restore enmity against that Imperial title until at least thirteen years have passed.

Cathtice: /* The Shadowed Fire */

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The Shadowed Fire

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	A herald of the [[Janon\|Muse of Fire]], '''Spark''', is coming to Anvil. Spark has said he wants to discuss matters of faith with any members of the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] who might wish engage. He would particularly like to have a chance to have a conversation with ''Astrid Fjellrevening Rezia di Tassato'', regarding the destruction of a statue in [[Temeschwar]].		A herald of the [[Janon\|Muse of Fire]], '''Spark''', is coming to Anvil. Spark has said he wants to discuss matters of faith with any members of the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] who might wish engage. He would particularly like to have a chance to have a conversation with ''Astrid Fjellrevening Rezia di Tassato'', regarding the destruction of a statue in [[Temeschwar]].

	Spark of the Firebrand has also made clear that he has boons that he wishes to offer night ritualists, the [[kohan]] and those with stories of passion. The boons are intended to help with any castings of the rituals [[Embrace the Living Flame]] or [[Still Waters, Running Deep]]. Spark suggests that any who wish to talk to him should perhaps first talk to ''Elyssiathain'', as Archmage of Night, or maybe ''~~Kahedrin~~ Wordsmith'', as Champion of Janon, or someone who can arrange matters so that everyone gets a chance to speak.		Spark of the Firebrand has also made clear that he has boons that he wishes to offer night ritualists, the [[kohan]] and those with stories of passion. The boons are intended to help with any castings of the rituals [[Embrace the Living Flame]] or [[Still Waters, Running Deep]]. Spark suggests that any who wish to talk to him should perhaps first talk to ''Elyssiathain'', as Archmage of Night, or maybe ''Kahendrin Wordsmith'', as Champion of Janon, or someone who can arrange matters so that everyone gets a chance to speak.

	The herald of the Night Sword will be at the Hall of Worlds at 6 o'clock on Saturday and intends to pass into Anvil as early as possible. He will journey first to meet with the Elyssiathain in the Urizen camp, if they are not in the Hall of Worlds, before continuing onwards where the shadows take him.		The herald of the Night Sword will be at the Hall of Worlds at 6 o'clock on Saturday and intends to pass into Anvil as early as possible. He will journey first to meet with the Elyssiathain in the Urizen camp, if they are not in the Hall of Worlds, before continuing onwards where the shadows take him.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=WhisperGalleryArt.jpg\|title=the Whisper Gallery\|align=right\|width=200}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=WhisperGalleryArt.jpg\|title=the Whisper Gallery\|align=right\|width=200}}

	===The Shadow Courtiers===		===The Shadow Courtiers===
	* '''In the spirit of improved cooperation, the Whisper Gallery have offered to remove one of their Declarations of Enmity in return for the return of their ritual text'''		* '''In the spirit of improved cooperation, the Whisper Gallery have offered to remove one of their Declarations of Enmity in return for the return of their ritual text'''

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	* '''Naga across the Empire experience a powerful ''roleplaying effect'''''		* '''Naga across the Empire experience a powerful ''roleplaying effect'''''
	* '''While they experience the roleplaying effect, naga characters with the [[Heroic_skills#Hero\|hero]] skill have their reserve of hero points increased by one'''		* '''While they experience the roleplaying effect, naga characters with the [[Heroic_skills#Hero\|hero]] skill have their reserve of hero points increased by one'''
	The influx of [[Night magic]] into the Empire can have significant effects on those whose blood is touched by the realm - those of the [[naga]] [[lineage]]. There are reports of a [[Kallavesi]] naga in [[Hahnmark]] who went to sleep with a full head of hair and work to find it gone. In ~~it's~~ place was a downy covering of brilliant red and gold feathers. Similar reports, albeit not as extreme, have been reported across the Empire. Any character with the naga lineage may choose to take advantage of the powerful Night magic to strengthen the [[Naga#Iconic_trappings\|trappings]] of their lineage.		The influx of [[Night magic]] into the Empire can have significant effects on those whose blood is touched by the realm - those of the [[naga]] [[lineage]]. There are reports of a [[Kallavesi]] naga in [[Hahnmark]] who went to sleep with a full head of hair and work to find it gone. In its place was a downy covering of brilliant red and gold feathers. Similar reports, albeit not as extreme, have been reported across the Empire. Any character with the naga lineage may choose to take advantage of the powerful Night magic to strengthen the [[Naga#Iconic_trappings\|trappings]] of their lineage.

	The ritual is also likely to mean a notable increase in the number of naga children born to the Empire. Some will be obvious - over the next year or so there will be a small but notable number of babies born who will grow up with a tendency towards sibilant speech or unexpectedly keen senses. Yet there will also be plenty of children born who show no sign of their lineage until they reach maturity. This makes it impossible to determine just how many new naga will appear as a result of the ritual.		The ritual is also likely to mean a notable increase in the number of naga children born to the Empire. Some will be obvious - over the next year or so there will be a small but notable number of babies born who will grow up with a tendency towards sibilant speech or unexpectedly keen senses. Yet there will also be plenty of children born who show no sign of their lineage until they reach maturity. This makes it impossible to determine just how many new naga will appear as a result of the ritual.
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	==Ritual Power==		==Ritual Power==
	* '''The effects of a number of rituals are more powerful or more effective if performed at the next summit'''		* '''The effects of a number of rituals are more powerful or more effective if performed at the next summit'''
	Although the effects of the powerful ritual on forests in the Empire are beginning to fade by the start of the Summer Solstice, the ritual leaves a number of lesser effects in their wake. Valeria of the Cloistered Eye, a well-regarded [[Urizen_magical_traditions#Stargazers\|stargazer]] from Urizen compares the effect to throwing a heavy rock into a still pool. The ritual produces a huge impact as the rock hits the surface, but it is followed by ripples of magic that spill out across the surface of the Empire in ~~it's~~ wake. The effects are chaotic and difficult to predict - some rituals are more potent, some are easier to cast. Some are actually harder to cast but in most cases they are more powerful as a result.		Although the effects of the powerful ritual on forests in the Empire are beginning to fade by the start of the Summer Solstice, the ritual leaves a number of lesser effects in their wake. Valeria of the Cloistered Eye, a well-regarded [[Urizen_magical_traditions#Stargazers\|stargazer]] from Urizen compares the effect to throwing a heavy rock into a still pool. The ritual produces a huge impact as the rock hits the surface, but it is followed by ripples of magic that spill out across the surface of the Empire in its wake. The effects are chaotic and difficult to predict - some rituals are more potent, some are easier to cast. Some are actually harder to cast but in most cases they are more powerful as a result.

	The magicians working with Valeria at her spire have been feverishly identifying and cataloguing these ripples, so that Imperial magicians may take advantage of them if they wish. The results of their research were provided to the civil servants who support the Conclave just in time for them to be published before the next summit begins.		The magicians working with Valeria at her spire have been feverishly identifying and cataloguing these ripples, so that Imperial magicians may take advantage of them if they wish. The results of their research were provided to the civil servants who support the Conclave just in time for them to be published before the next summit begins.
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	The Rainbow Servant professes to be beguiled by the new beauty of the Empire since the last summit and wishes to offer up a gift to the Conclave in appreciation of the Empire's great achievements. To this effect, she has procured three motes stolen from the Bronze Idol's Eye which she intends as a reward for those chosen to receive them by the Conclave.		The Rainbow Servant professes to be beguiled by the new beauty of the Empire since the last summit and wishes to offer up a gift to the Conclave in appreciation of the Empire's great achievements. To this effect, she has procured three motes stolen from the Bronze Idol's Eye which she intends as a reward for those chosen to receive them by the Conclave.

	According to her herald, a small feathered creature called Haruspex, the Bronze Idol is a great golden statue built from the dreams of children that stands near the ruins of the Tower of Fugue and looks out over the Dreamscape to observe anything that might approach. The herald says that Sung has crept under the gaze of the Idol and taken three motes from ~~the it's~~ eye.		According to her herald, a small feathered creature called Haruspex, the Bronze Idol is a great golden statue built from the dreams of children that stands near the ruins of the Tower of Fugue and looks out over the Dreamscape to observe anything that might approach. The herald says that Sung has crept under the gaze of the Idol and taken three motes from its eye.

	Haruspex indicates that the Conclave may use a Declaration of Concord to nominate three citizens who should reach receive one of the motes. The creature is vague about their powers, but suggests that any Night magician will find the mote to be a great boon to their powers when consumed. They warn however that any ''human'' who consumes one of the motes are likely to develop naga heritage.		Haruspex indicates that the Conclave may use a Declaration of Concord to nominate three citizens who should reach receive one of the motes. The creature is vague about their powers, but suggests that any Night magician will find the mote to be a great boon to their powers when consumed. They warn however that any ''human'' who consumes one of the motes are likely to develop naga heritage.