Towers behind the moon - Revision history

Twiggy at 15:39, 19 March 2026

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	"Oooooh, you want ''specifics''! The civil servant want's ''specifics'' Obleronet!"		"Oooooh, you want ''specifics''! The civil servant want's ''specifics'' Obleronet!"

	''No'', thought Jorgen seething internally. ''What I want is to punch you on your weird little ~~nosse~~, you arrogant...'' The other herald, ~~etoliated~~ and with every inch of their skin marked with curling cicatrix scars in the shape of sinister sigils, leant forward conspiratorially.		''No'', thought Jorgen seething internally. ''What I want is to punch you on your weird little nose, you arrogant...'' The other herald, etiolated and with every inch of their skin marked with curling cicatrix scars in the shape of sinister sigils, leant forward conspiratorially.

	"Then we should give them to him, Leronetob! Why, the ~~Emisary~~ of the Bound King... they are responsible for... resolving... situations to the benefit of our master, the King on the Throne of Chains. When there is a ... problem... they take the lead in... dealing with the situation. If someone causes a problem for the Pale Monarch... why the Emissary... they would ... ensure the problem was... taken care of."		"Then we should give them to him, Leronetob! Why, the Emissary of the Bound King... they are responsible for... resolving... situations to the benefit of our master, the King on the Throne of Chains. When there is a ... problem... they take the lead in... dealing with the situation. If someone causes a problem for the Pale Monarch... why the Emissary... they would ... ensure the problem was... taken care of."

	"You're talking about murdering people aren't you? Because honestly, we don't encourage that sort of thing here."		"You're talking about murdering people aren't you? Because honestly, we don't encourage that sort of thing here."
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	Both heralds pretended to look shocked, but exchanged smirking glances.		Both heralds pretended to look shocked, but exchanged smirking glances.

	"Oh no no no!" said the first one with a grimace that Jorgen supposed was meant to be a smile. "It's all very much above board! The Steward of the Bonedust Marches is a ''friend'' of the Empire remember? The Emissary just... acts as the cold hand of the Lord Restrainéd when He wishes to... touch... the Empire. To.. help... its citizens."		"Oh no no no!" said the first one with a grimace that Jorgen supposed was meant to be a smile. "It's all very much above board! The Steward of the Bonedust Marches is a ''friend'' of the Empire remember? The Emissary just... acts as the cold hand of the Lord Restrainéd when he wishes to... touch... the Empire. To... help... its citizens."

	The other one broke in, echoing its partner's expression.		The other one broke in, echoing its partner's expression.

Twiggy at 18:54, 15 January 2026

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	Three heralds of the [[Zakalwe\|General of Day]], Agon, Armiger, and the Opening Gambit, are looking to discuss the matter of the Tourney with those put forward by the generals of [[Navarr]], [[Urizen]], and [[the League]]. Zakalwe has sent a missive to the [[Archmage]] of Day ''Skywise Gralka'' to facilitate the meeting.		Three heralds of the [[Zakalwe\|General of Day]], Agon, Armiger, and the Opening Gambit, are looking to discuss the matter of the Tourney with those put forward by the generals of [[Navarr]], [[Urizen]], and [[the League]]. Zakalwe has sent a missive to the [[Archmage]] of Day ''Skywise Gralka'' to facilitate the meeting.
	===Embassies===		===Embassies===
	* '''The civil service are liaising with the heralds of the Summer ~~Realm~~ about the matter of eternal embassies'''		* '''The civil service are liaising with the heralds of the Summer realm about the matter of eternal embassies'''
	During the Autumn Equinox, '''Brother Luke''' raised a [[Declaration]] of [[Concord]] in the [[Conclave]] accepting a request from [[Eleonaris]] regarding the construction of embassies for eternals. The civil service have been liaising with heralds of Eleonaris - these so-called embassies are ''very'' different to those created to serve foreign nations - to see if something can be worked out. They hope to have at least a skeletal proposal during the Spring Equinox.		During the Autumn Equinox, '''Brother Luke''' raised a [[Declaration]] of [[Concord]] in the [[Conclave]] accepting a request from [[Eleonaris]] regarding the construction of embassies for eternals. The civil service have been liaising with heralds of Eleonaris - these so-called embassies are ''very'' different to those created to serve foreign nations - to see if something can be worked out. They hope to have at least a skeletal proposal during the Spring Equinox.

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

2026-01-15T16:43:37Z

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

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	===Embassies===		===Embassies===
	* '''The civil service are liaising with the heralds of the Summer Realm about the matter of eternal embassies'''		* '''The civil service are liaising with the heralds of the Summer Realm about the matter of eternal embassies'''
	During the Autumn Equinox, '''Brother Luke''' raised a [[Declaration]] of [[Concord]] in the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] accepting a request from [[Eleonaris]] regarding the construction of embassies for eternals. The civil service have been liaising with heralds of Eleonaris - these so-called embassies are ''very'' different to those created to serve foreign nations - to see if something can be worked out. They hope to have at least a skeletal proposal during the Spring Equinox.		During the Autumn Equinox, '''Brother Luke''' raised a [[Declaration]] of [[Concord]] in the [[Conclave]] accepting a request from [[Eleonaris]] regarding the construction of embassies for eternals. The civil service have been liaising with heralds of Eleonaris - these so-called embassies are ''very'' different to those created to serve foreign nations - to see if something can be worked out. They hope to have at least a skeletal proposal during the Spring Equinox.

	==Further reading==		==Further reading==

Twiggy: /* Castles of wisp and wonder */

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Castles of wisp and wonder

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	===Castles of wisp and wonder===		===Castles of wisp and wonder===
	*'''Magical fortifications have been raised in Bregasland, Hahnmark, Hercynia, Kallavesa, Morrow, and Therunin'''		*'''Magical fortifications have been raised in Bregasland, Hahnmark, Hercynia, Kallavesa, Morrow, and Therunin'''
	During the Autumn Equinox Imperial magicians raised a total of ''twelve'' magical fortifications in the Empire. Three of them were called from the domain of ~~the~~ [[Cathan Canae\|The Breath of Winter]]; great castles of [[Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae\|ice and granite]] were raised in the hills of Northspires [[Hahnmark]], Caeli [[Morrow]], and Northpines in [[Hercynia]].		During the Autumn Equinox Imperial magicians raised a total of ''twelve'' magical fortifications in the Empire. Three of them were called from the domain of [[Cathan Canae\|The Breath of Winter]]; great castles of [[Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae\|ice and granite]] were raised in the hills of Northspires [[Hahnmark]], Caeli [[Morrow]], and Northpines in [[Hercynia]].

	The ''Voice of the Quiet Forest'' of [[Navarr]] wove the forests of [[Hercynia]] and [[Therunin]] with magic of the Spring realm. Vast swathes of [[Forge the Wooden Fastness\|thickets and thorns]] were turned against the Heirs of Terunael in The Glen of Shadows, Old Ranging, and Summersend in Hercynia. The bayous of Eastring in [[Therunin]] served as moats for the walls of woven branches.		The ''Voice of the Quiet Forest'' of [[Navarr]] wove the forests of [[Hercynia]] and [[Therunin]] with magic of the Spring realm. Vast swathes of [[Forge the Wooden Fastness\|thickets and thorns]] were turned against the Heirs of Terunael in The Glen of Shadows, Old Ranging, and Summersend in Hercynia. The bayous of Eastring in [[Therunin]] served as moats for the walls of woven branches.

Dre at 14:35, 16 February 2024

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	Following the Autumn Equinox, a peculiar phenomenon is observed in the night sky over Astolat. While the moon and stars are still mostly visible, it seems as if there are additional [[Astronomancy#Constellations\|constellations]] in the sky, unfamiliar to Imperial starwatchers. On some nights. these stars seem to resolve into actual images, visible for an hour or two after moonrise. In the northern skies, plainly visible to those who study the stars are a silver bird - perhaps a firebird - surrounded by three silver crescent moons, carrying a red rose in its talons. In the southern skies, the shimmering image of an eagle with silver cambion horns can sometimes be made out. It's not unknown for ritual magic to create peculiar imagery in the night sky - there have been recent incidents in [[the Brass Coast]] for example - but they are much less common in the skies over Dawn.		Following the Autumn Equinox, a peculiar phenomenon is observed in the night sky over Astolat. While the moon and stars are still mostly visible, it seems as if there are additional [[Astronomancy#Constellations\|constellations]] in the sky, unfamiliar to Imperial starwatchers. On some nights. these stars seem to resolve into actual images, visible for an hour or two after moonrise. In the northern skies, plainly visible to those who study the stars are a silver bird - perhaps a firebird - surrounded by three silver crescent moons, carrying a red rose in its talons. In the southern skies, the shimmering image of an eagle with silver cambion horns can sometimes be made out. It's not unknown for ritual magic to create peculiar imagery in the night sky - there have been recent incidents in [[the Brass Coast]] for example - but they are much less common in the skies over Dawn.

	The magical birds prompt much discussion - people are not afraid but rather fascinated as to why a [[coven]] has chosen to make these specific images appear. Are they a hidden message? A prophecy? Do they refer to the [[Noble_house#Heraldry\|heraldry]] of specific noble houses? Or is there deeper symbolism to the choice of [[~~Totem_magic~~#~~Totemic_Magic_in_the_Empire~~\|creatures]] depicted? The images become weaker as the months progress, and by the time people are beginning to make their preparations to head for Anvil, they have vanished completely.		The magical birds prompt much discussion - people are not afraid but rather fascinated as to why a [[coven]] has chosen to make these specific images appear. Are they a hidden message? A prophecy? Do they refer to the [[Noble_house#Heraldry\|heraldry]] of specific noble houses? Or is there deeper symbolism to the choice of [[aspect_magic#Beast Magic\|creatures]] depicted? The images become weaker as the months progress, and by the time people are beginning to make their preparations to head for Anvil, they have vanished completely.
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	<box>'''The Winter's Ghosts<br>'''		<box>'''The Winter's Ghosts<br>'''

Novemberalice: /* Further reading */

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Dre at 17:08, 7 June 2022

2022-06-07T17:08:05Z

Hailmur: /* Through the Black Gate */

2022-05-03T21:01:41Z

Through the Black Gate

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	===Through the Black Gate===		===Through the Black Gate===
	* '''During the Winter ~~Solstive~~ it will be possible to perform [[Whispers through the Black Gate]] between 20:30 and 21:30'''		* '''During the Winter Solstice it will be possible to perform [[Whispers through the Black Gate]] between 20:30 and 21:30'''
	* '''The current Imperial Necromancer is Enchantress Claudia Varkulova Remys'''		* '''The current Imperial Necromancer is Enchantress Claudia Varkulova Remys'''
	The [[Whispers through the Black Gate\|Black Gate]] can be opened to allow masters of [[Winter magic]] to commune with the spirits of the dead. For reasons that have never adequately been explained, the Gate can only be opened at twilight when it is neither quite day nor quite night. Imperial magicians prognosticate that this means that during the Winter Solstice the ritual can be performed in the hour between half-past-eight and half-past-nine. This information is, of course, of particular relevance to the [[Imperial Necromancer]] given their powers and responsibilities.		The [[Whispers through the Black Gate\|Black Gate]] can be opened to allow masters of [[Winter magic]] to commune with the spirits of the dead. For reasons that have never adequately been explained, the Gate can only be opened at twilight when it is neither quite day nor quite night. Imperial magicians prognosticate that this means that during the Winter Solstice the ritual can be performed in the hour between half-past-eight and half-past-nine. This information is, of course, of particular relevance to the [[Imperial Necromancer]] given their powers and responsibilities.

Novemberalice at 20:58, 19 April 2022

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	"... and for ''you'' to find out." said the shorter of the two in a voice like a knife being sharpened. And then they both smiled again, and Jorgen felt a cold shiver run up his spine.</ic>		"... and for ''you'' to find out." said the shorter of the two in a voice like a knife being sharpened. And then they both smiled again, and Jorgen felt a cold shiver run up his spine.</ic>
	==Mortal Magic==		==Mortal Magic==
			{{Audio\|link=https://youtu.be/m2KX3AK6vNk}}
	===The tally of shrouds===		===The tally of shrouds===
	* '''The stars are missing in [[Ossium]] and [[Semmerholm]]; naga in these territories experience a powerful roleplaying effect'''		* '''The stars are missing in [[Ossium]] and [[Semmerholm]]; naga in these territories experience a powerful roleplaying effect'''

Rafferty: /* Embassies */

2022-04-19T17:54:59Z

Embassies

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	Three heralds of the [[Zakalwe\|General of Day]], Agon, Armiger, and the Opening Gambit, are looking to discuss the matter of the Tourney with those put forward by the generals of [[Navarr]], [[Urizen]], and [[the League]]. Zakalwe has sent a missive to the [[Archmage]] of Day ''Skywise Gralka'' to facilitate the meeting.		Three heralds of the [[Zakalwe\|General of Day]], Agon, Armiger, and the Opening Gambit, are looking to discuss the matter of the Tourney with those put forward by the generals of [[Navarr]], [[Urizen]], and [[the League]]. Zakalwe has sent a missive to the [[Archmage]] of Day ''Skywise Gralka'' to facilitate the meeting.
	===Embassies===		===Embassies===
	* '''The civil service are i		* '''The civil service are liaising with the heralds of the Summer Realm about the matter of eternal embassies'''
	During the Autumn Equinox, '''Brother Luke''' raised a [[Declaration]] of [[Concord]] in the [[Imperial Conclave]] accepting a request from [[Eleonaris]] regarding the construction of embassies for eternals. The civil service have been liaising with heralds of Eleonaris - these so-called embassies are ''very'' different to those created to serve foreign nations - to see if something can be worked out. They hope to have at least a skeletal proposal during the Spring Equinox.		During the Autumn Equinox, '''Brother Luke''' raised a [[Declaration]] of [[Concord]] in the [[Imperial Conclave]] accepting a request from [[Eleonaris]] regarding the construction of embassies for eternals. The civil service have been liaising with heralds of Eleonaris - these so-called embassies are ''very'' different to those created to serve foreign nations - to see if something can be worked out. They hope to have at least a skeletal proposal during the Spring Equinox.

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	*[[Stone and stone]] - A number of offers made by the eternal [[Adamant]] to the [[Master of the Koboldi]]		*[[Stone and stone]] - A number of offers made by the eternal [[Adamant]] to the [[Master of the Koboldi]]
	*[[A horn resounding]] - Discussion of the Summer Children, including [[A_horn_resounding#Watchful_Eyes\|boons offered by many eternals]]		*[[A horn resounding]] - Discussion of the Summer Children, including [[A_horn_resounding#Watchful_Eyes\|boons offered by many eternals]]
	* [[Faded_from_the_winter#Dreams\|Faded from the winter]] - details peculiar magical dreams experienced by those of [[briar]] [[lineage]]		*[[Faded_from_the_winter#Dreams\|Faded from the winter]] - details peculiar magical dreams experienced by those of [[briar]] [[lineage]]

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	Jorgen was keeping his temper, but only just. It had been a long three months. He found he was looking forward to people beginning to arrive for the summit. At the end of the day, while he might grumble and grouse, he actually ''liked'' helping people. They could sometimes be abrasive, or arrogant, or clueless, but they were generally sincere and their queries served a purpose, even if they weren't always straight with him about what that purpose was. It didn't help that it felt like he'd spent most of the last three months talking to heralds, who seemed to take joy in making him, personally, angry.		Jorgen was keeping his temper, but only just. It had been a long three months. He found he was looking forward to people beginning to arrive for the summit. At the end of the day, while he might grumble and grouse, he actually ''liked'' helping people. They could sometimes be abrasive, or arrogant, or clueless, but they were generally sincere and their queries served a purpose, even if they weren't always straight with him about what that purpose was. It didn't help that it felt like he'd spent most of the last three months talking to heralds, who seemed to take joy in making him, personally, angry.

	"Oh, well of course... what they do is... why they serve as an emissary, you see. An emissary... for the Bound King." The shorter of the two heralds, a thick-set fellow in rich finery that reminded the civil servant of Highborn attire but ripped and torn and pierced with hooks and metal spikes, had a gurgling voice that made it sound like it was gargling snot and drawing pins. It didn't make an effort to conceal the sniggering contempt in its voice, ~~it's~~ eyes flickering with malicious joy as it took great pleasure in, once again, answering Jorgen's question in the least helpful way properly.		"Oh, well of course... what they do is... why they serve as an emissary, you see. An emissary... for the Bound King." The shorter of the two heralds, a thick-set fellow in rich finery that reminded the civil servant of Highborn attire but ripped and torn and pierced with hooks and metal spikes, had a gurgling voice that made it sound like it was gargling snot and drawing pins. It didn't make an effort to conceal the sniggering contempt in its voice, its eyes flickering with malicious joy as it took great pleasure in, once again, answering Jorgen's question in the least helpful way properly.

	"Yes, I understand that." said Jorgen, marshalling his dwindling reserves of patience. "But what does that entail?"		"Yes, I understand that." said Jorgen, marshalling his dwindling reserves of patience. "But what does that entail?"
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	Both heralds pretended to look shocked, but exchanged smirking glances.		Both heralds pretended to look shocked, but exchanged smirking glances.

	"Oh no no no!" said the first one with a grimace that Jorgen supposed was meant to be a smile. "It's all very much above board! The Steward of the Bonedust Marches is a ''friend'' of the Empire remember? The Emissary just... acts as the cold hand of the Lord Restrainéd when He wishes to... touch... the Empire. To.. help... ~~it's~~ citizens."		"Oh no no no!" said the first one with a grimace that Jorgen supposed was meant to be a smile. "It's all very much above board! The Steward of the Bonedust Marches is a ''friend'' of the Empire remember? The Emissary just... acts as the cold hand of the Lord Restrainéd when He wishes to... touch... the Empire. To.. help... its citizens."

	The other one broke in, echoing its partner's expression.		The other one broke in, echoing its partner's expression.
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	===The Spires===		===The Spires===
	* '''During the Autumn Equinox, the Concordium of Pallas wove an enchantment to aid the Doyen of the Spires'''		* '''During the Autumn Equinox, the Concordium of Pallas wove an enchantment to aid the Doyen of the Spires'''
	The [[Doyen of the Spires]] represents a unique [[college of magic]] in [[Urizen]]. Born in the wake of the destruction of the [[Morrow#The_Halls_of_Knowledge_.28ruined.29\|Halls of Knowledge]], it is a bold project that allows magicians from across the nation to work together on the codification of ritual texts, using the Heliopticon to pool their immense magical knowledge. The loss of Spiral and Zenith impedes the work of the spires, but following the Autumn Equinox a potent enchantment settles over the Heliopticon towers, and infuses the magicians working to formulate the magic of the ''Regrow the Land's Heart'' [[arcane projection]]. Apparently created by the ''Concordium of Pallas'' coven, the enchantment functions in ways rarely observed by Urizen magicians, It seems almost as if the magic moves in some fashion, pooling and focusing wherever the work on the ritual is being done, then shifting like quicksilver strands between Heliopticon towers to another part of the nation entirely. This seems to be a function of the unique nature of the college, whose essential nature exists as more of a metaphor than a physical building. It's notable that wherever the magic is actively supporting the work of formulating the ritual, lights of all kinds take on a distinct metallic sheen. While this is most notable with the great lamps of the Heliopticon towers, it's still ~~noticable~~ in the studies and libraries where magicians work to make the ambitious Spring projection a reliable ritual.		The [[Doyen of the Spires]] represents a unique [[college of magic]] in [[Urizen]]. Born in the wake of the destruction of the [[Morrow#The_Halls_of_Knowledge_.28ruined.29\|Halls of Knowledge]], it is a bold project that allows magicians from across the nation to work together on the codification of ritual texts, using the Heliopticon to pool their immense magical knowledge. The loss of Spiral and Zenith impedes the work of the spires, but following the Autumn Equinox a potent enchantment settles over the Heliopticon towers, and infuses the magicians working to formulate the magic of the ''Regrow the Land's Heart'' [[arcane projection]]. Apparently created by the ''Concordium of Pallas'' coven, the enchantment functions in ways rarely observed by Urizen magicians, It seems almost as if the magic moves in some fashion, pooling and focusing wherever the work on the ritual is being done, then shifting like quicksilver strands between Heliopticon towers to another part of the nation entirely. This seems to be a function of the unique nature of the college, whose essential nature exists as more of a metaphor than a physical building. It's notable that wherever the magic is actively supporting the work of formulating the ritual, lights of all kinds take on a distinct metallic sheen. While this is most notable with the great lamps of the Heliopticon towers, it's still noticeable in the studies and libraries where magicians work to make the ambitious Spring projection a reliable ritual.

	While under the effect of the [[Autumn magic]], scholars find it much easier to [[Autumn magic#Autumn_magic#Travel_and_Communication\|communicate]] complex concepts concisely, and there are notably fewer errors in the messages sent via the Heliopticon. Several magicians speak not of being inspired as such, but of finding it significantly easier to see how the rough-and-ready concepts and techniques built into the arcane projection could be [[Autumn_magic#Craftsmanship\|refined and reworked]] to create an effective formulaic ritual.		While under the effect of the [[Autumn magic]], scholars find it much easier to [[Autumn magic#Autumn_magic#Travel_and_Communication\|communicate]] complex concepts concisely, and there are notably fewer errors in the messages sent via the Heliopticon. Several magicians speak not of being inspired as such, but of finding it significantly easier to see how the rough-and-ready concepts and techniques built into the arcane projection could be [[Autumn_magic#Craftsmanship\|refined and reworked]] to create an effective formulaic ritual.
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	===Barien===		===Barien===
	*'''Revel will be visiting Anvil at 19:00 on Friday of the upcoming summit'''		*'''Revel will be visiting Anvil at 19:00 on Friday of the upcoming summit'''
	At the Autumn Equinox the [[Challenge the Iron Duke]] ritual was cast a number of times. Barien's great organiser of challenges and celebrations, Revel has announced that he will need to meet with many of these people - some will receive their Challenge scrolls right away and others will need to converse with him so that an appropriate challenge can be designed. Revel intends to visit Anvil on Friday evening between 7 and 8.30 and has told the civil service that he intends to hire space from a family in the Brass Coast where he can talk comfortably with challengers. He will also be happy to see anyone further along in their challenges, if they wish to update the [[Barien\|Lord of the Crossroads]] on their progress - but notes that this is not in any way required.		At the Autumn Equinox the [[Challenge the Iron Duke]] ritual was cast a number of times. Barien's great organiser of challenges and celebrations, Revel has announced that he will need to meet with many of these people - some will receive their Challenge scrolls right away and others will need to converse with him so that an appropriate challenge can be designed. Revel intends to visit Anvil on Friday evening between 7 and 8.30 and has told the civil service that he intends to hire space from a family in the Brass Coast where he can talk comfortably with challengers. He will also be happy to see anyone further along in their challenges, if they wish to update the [[Barien\|Lord of the Crossroads]] on their progress - but notes that this is not in any way required.
	===Tharim===		===Tharim===
	*'''Tharim has recognised a new Keeper of Tharim's Throne'''		*'''Tharim has recognised a new Keeper of Tharim's Throne'''