Watercolours in the rain - Revision history

Twiggy at 22:24, 23 March 2026

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	The first hint that something is wrong - beyond the clear change from a soft glow to a glittering malice - is when one of the sentinels investigating the walls fell ill. After a few days they began suffering from intense headaches, their skin erupted with blood-filled blisters, and their eyes began to darken with an unsettling caul the same colour as the light. Fortunately, the physicks travelling with them were able to treat the symptoms, but it soon became clear that anyone exposed to the light for more than a few hours began to develop similar symptoms. The stronger the light they were exposed to, the more quickly the symptoms developed and the more serious they became and the harder they were to treat.		The first hint that something is wrong - beyond the clear change from a soft glow to a glittering malice - is when one of the sentinels investigating the walls fell ill. After a few days they began suffering from intense headaches, their skin erupted with blood-filled blisters, and their eyes began to darken with an unsettling caul the same colour as the light. Fortunately, the physicks travelling with them were able to treat the symptoms, but it soon became clear that anyone exposed to the light for more than a few hours began to develop similar symptoms. The stronger the light they were exposed to, the more quickly the symptoms developed and the more serious they became and the harder they were to treat.

	Among the sad casualties of the invasion of the Brilliant Star are ''Verax of the Seventh Mist'' and the majority of their students. The [[stargazer\|stargazers]] had been [[Enchanted#Gazers_and_Star\|causing some disruption]] at the mithril mine over the last year, agitating to have some of the deeper tunnels transformed into a haven from which to study in the ~~beneficient~~ light that fills the lower levels. When the ''scions'' came, the ''Seventh Mist'' fought alongside the defenders, but became trapped in the depths. Students, rather than sentinels, they hid and fought as best they could but were ultimately killed by the invaders. The opportunities they presented - to improve Urizen's ability to codify rituals by harnessing the properties of the gentle illumination - are permanently gone. Their peers from the ''Seventh Mist Spire'' however, offer both a safe haven to the survivors from the mine attack, and their own expertise in evaluating the new light and what it portends.		Among the sad casualties of the invasion of the Brilliant Star are ''Verax of the Seventh Mist'' and the majority of their students. The [[stargazer\|stargazers]] had been [[Enchanted#Gazers_and_Star\|causing some disruption]] at the mithril mine over the last year, agitating to have some of the deeper tunnels transformed into a haven from which to study in the beneficent light that fills the lower levels. When the ''scions'' came, the ''Seventh Mist'' fought alongside the defenders, but became trapped in the depths. Students, rather than sentinels, they hid and fought as best they could but were ultimately killed by the invaders. The opportunities they presented - to improve Urizen's ability to codify rituals by harnessing the properties of the gentle illumination - are permanently gone. Their peers from the ''Seventh Mist Spire'' however, offer both a safe haven to the survivors from the mine attack, and their own expertise in evaluating the new light and what it portends.

	Examination and divinations such as [[Bright Lantern of Ophis]] indicate that the ''scions'' have worked a permanent change on the [[Day magic]] that infuses the mine. The previously benign illumination is now a [[Day magic#Force\|deadly bane]], possessing natural properties that make it inimical to living beings. Further investigation, however, has indicated that there are ways to protect against its insidious effects. [[Tempest jade]] absorbs the malignant effects of the luminosity, but in the process becomes corrupted and twisted by the disruptive force. There is some initial optimism that enough tempest jade could be used to restore the mine completely, but those hopes are soon dashed. The tempest jade doesn't weaken the light in any way, it simply protects living beings in contact with it from the light's cursed touch while itself being slowly corrupted.		Examination and divinations such as [[Bright Lantern of Ophis]] indicate that the ''scions'' have worked a permanent change on the [[Day magic]] that infuses the mine. The previously benign illumination is now a [[Day magic#Force\|deadly bane]], possessing natural properties that make it inimical to living beings. Further investigation, however, has indicated that there are ways to protect against its insidious effects. [[Tempest jade]] absorbs the malignant effects of the luminosity, but in the process becomes corrupted and twisted by the disruptive force. There is some initial optimism that enough tempest jade could be used to restore the mine completely, but those hopes are soon dashed. The tempest jade doesn't weaken the light in any way, it simply protects living beings in contact with it from the light's cursed touch while itself being slowly corrupted.

Twiggy at 14:16, 23 March 2026

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	<ic>"Look just stop stalling and lay out what the damage to the treasury is going to be?" the Auditor put down his drink and readied himself for the worst.		<ic>"Look just stop stalling and lay out what the damage to the treasury is going to be?" the Auditor put down his drink and readied himself for the worst.

	"Ah, right, yes. Sorry Mister le Salle." Jenny always got a bit nervous around the Auditor of the Imperial Treasury. He cleared his throat, nervously.		"Ah, right, yes. Sorry Mister La Salle." Jenny always got a bit nervous around the Auditor of the Imperial Treasury. He cleared his throat, nervously.

	"After the increase in running costs to allow for the purchase of additional tempest jade and ensuring that we have trained physicks ready in case of another serious incident, plus herbs for treatment..." The yeofolk double checked his figures. Le Salle waited patiently; the member of the Constitutional Court valued rigour over almost everything else. Reassured by his maths, he quickly continued "...then that would ultimately amount to an increase of five thrones a season in upkeep."		"After the increase in running costs to allow for the purchase of additional tempest jade and ensuring that we have trained physicks ready in case of another serious incident, plus herbs for treatment..." The yeofolk double checked his figures. La Salle waited patiently; the member of the Constitutional Court valued rigour over almost everything else. Reassured by his maths, he quickly continued "...then that would ultimately amount to an increase of five thrones a season in upkeep."

	"Five thrones?" The Imperial Auditor was quiet for a moment, idly stacking a small pile of 1 ring coins while looking into the middle distance. "Not ''great'' but not ''terrible''."		"Five thrones?" The Imperial Auditor was quiet for a moment, idly stacking a small pile of 1 ring coins while looking into the middle distance. "Not ''great'' but not ''terrible''."

	~~LeSalle~~ sighed for a moment, and swept the coins into a drawer.		La Salle sighed for a moment, and swept the coins into a drawer.

	"I'll ensure the Master of the Mint is appraised of the situation." He glanced down at the document in front of him, tracing line of numbers and text. "And that it could have been a ''lot'' worse."</ic>		"I'll ensure the Master of the Mint is appraised of the situation." He glanced down at the document in front of him, tracing line of numbers and text. "And that it could have been a ''lot'' worse."</ic>

Twiggy at 16:49, 16 March 2026

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	* '''The ''scions'' of Cold Sun have permanently tainted the Brilliant Star.'''		* '''The ''scions'' of Cold Sun have permanently tainted the Brilliant Star.'''
	* '''The Pride Assembly calls upon the ~~virutous~~ to defy the forces of oblivion.'''		* '''The Pride Assembly calls upon the virtuous to defy the forces of oblivion.'''
	It has been the first [[Things that burn\|season of war]] against the ''scions'' of [[Cold Sun]]. Several of the ''scions'' armies have been badly mauled by Imperial forces; some are untouched; one was [[Things_that_burn#The_Ending_Tide\|destroyed before it could coalesce]]. There's no time for complacency, however. One of the armies is [[Things_that_burn#The_Still_Walkers\|unaccounted for]]. Seven others still threaten the Empire, in their oblivion quest to reduce everything to ashes and dust. Just as there were during the [[To_the_last_syllable#Conjunctions\|Autumn Equinox]] and [[Ruin#Battle_and_Sorrow\|Summer Solstice]], there are several key points during the Autumn Equinox where Imperial heroes can use the [[Sentinel Gate]] to [[Things_that_burn#Heroes_(Conjunctions)\|interfere]] in the strategies of Cold Sun. But at the same time the consequences of some of those earlier engagements are beginning to come clear - especially the theft of mithril and ilium from sites across the Empire. There are hints of a wider scheme where seemingly disparate actions serve a terrible grand design.		It has been the first [[Things that burn\|season of war]] against the ''scions'' of [[Cold Sun]]. Several of the ''scions'' armies have been badly mauled by Imperial forces; some are untouched; one was [[Things_that_burn#The_Ending_Tide\|destroyed before it could coalesce]]. There's no time for complacency, however. One of the armies is [[Things_that_burn#The_Still_Walkers\|unaccounted for]]. Seven others still threaten the Empire, in their oblivion quest to reduce everything to ashes and dust. Just as there were during the [[To_the_last_syllable#Conjunctions\|Autumn Equinox]] and [[Ruin#Battle_and_Sorrow\|Summer Solstice]], there are several key points during the Autumn Equinox where Imperial heroes can use the [[Sentinel Gate]] to [[Things_that_burn#Heroes_(Conjunctions)\|interfere]] in the strategies of Cold Sun. But at the same time the consequences of some of those earlier engagements are beginning to come clear - especially the theft of mithril and ilium from sites across the Empire. There are hints of a wider scheme where seemingly disparate actions serve a terrible grand design.

Twiggy at 02:30, 22 January 2026

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	During the Autumn Equinox 385YE '''Vespasian''' of the [[Pride]] assembly [[385YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_56\|raised]] a [[statement of principle]] to the [[Pride]] [[Virtue assembly\|assembly]] in which he drew attention to the danger Cold Sun presents to the culture and art of the Empire. In it, he called on the Proud to "''despise the half-hearted, the uncommitted, and the pretender in this struggle for our identities''." The assembly upheld his words with a [[Judgement#Greater_Majority\|greater majority]].		During the Autumn Equinox 385YE '''Vespasian''' of the [[Pride]] assembly [[385YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_56\|raised]] a [[statement of principle]] to the [[Pride]] [[Virtue assembly\|assembly]] in which he drew attention to the danger Cold Sun presents to the culture and art of the Empire. In it, he called on the Proud to "''despise the half-hearted, the uncommitted, and the pretender in this struggle for our identities''." The assembly upheld his words with a [[Judgement#Greater_Majority\|greater majority]].

	Their words have struck a nerve with the virtuous across the Empire. Many share their belief that it is vital that the people, and the works of inspiration Cold Sun's ''scions'' so clearly despise, are protected. The [[Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae\|glacial citadels]], [[Forge the Wooden Fastness\|weaving briar mazes]], and [[Dripping Echoes of the Fen\|swirling mist wards]] drawn from the realms have certainly helped; many more people would have died without the [[coven\|covens]] of the Empire. Yet it is clear that there has been the least loss of life in those territories lucky enough to have an [[Imperial army]] fighting to protect them. Without these armies the ''scions'' of Cold Sun might well have destroyed the Grand Inspiration of the Way in [[Bastion]], or the Great Library of Hacynian in [[Hercynia]]. The valiance of Imperial heroes cannot be understated, but it took Imperial armies to [[Things_that_burn#The_Ending_Tide\|destroy the Ending Tide]] in [[Bregasland]], and devastate the [[Things that burn#The_Fire_Beacon\|Fire Beacon]] in [[Segura]].		Their words have struck a nerve with the virtuous across the Empire. Many share their belief that it is vital that the people, and the works of inspiration Cold Sun's ''scions'' so clearly despise, are protected. The [[Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae\|glacial citadels]], [[Forge the Wooden Fastness\|weaving briar mazes]], and [[Dripping Echoes of the Fen\|swirling mist wards]] drawn from the realms have certainly helped; many more people would have died without the [[coven\|covens]] of the Empire. Yet it is clear that there has been the least loss of life in those territories lucky enough to have an [[Army\|Imperial army]] fighting to protect them. Without these armies the ''scions'' of Cold Sun might well have destroyed the Grand Inspiration of the Way in [[Bastion]], or the Great Library of Hacynian in [[Hercynia]]. The valiance of Imperial heroes cannot be understated, but it took Imperial armies to [[Things_that_burn#The_Ending_Tide\|destroy the Ending Tide]] in [[Bregasland]], and devastate the [[Things that burn#The_Fire_Beacon\|Fire Beacon]] in [[Segura]].

	Normally it is very hard for a virtue assembly to move the people of the entire Empire, but in the face of a pressing, immediate threat to life and the Imperial spirit, the Pride assembly could choose to enact the following [[mandate]].		Normally it is very hard for a virtue assembly to move the people of the entire Empire, but in the face of a pressing, immediate threat to life and the Imperial spirit, the Pride assembly could choose to enact the following [[mandate]].
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	{{Mandate\|mandate=The Proud are full-hearted, committed, and sincere. They are not complacent. Emperor James showed us that sometimes you need to focus on your own garden, before worrying about the world beyond your fences. We send {named priest} with 150 doses of liao to encourage the armies of the Empire to draw back from beyond the borders and focus on the threats at home.\|assembly=Pride Assembly}}		{{Mandate\|mandate=The Proud are full-hearted, committed, and sincere. They are not complacent. Emperor James showed us that sometimes you need to focus on your own garden, before worrying about the world beyond your fences. We send {named priest} with 150 doses of liao to encourage the armies of the Empire to draw back from beyond the borders and focus on the threats at home.\|assembly=Pride Assembly}}

	If this mandate is enacted then until the armies of Cold Sun are defeated, any [[Imperial army]] that fights in a territory that was not Imperial at the end of the Autumn Equinox 385YE will lose 5% of its maximum fighting strength over the course of the season even if it is not engaged: soldiers deserting to protect their homes rather than as casualties. The armies of Urizen and Varushka would only be affected if the mandate was upheld with a greater majority due to the ongoing stance of the Urizen and Varushkan National Assemblies.		If this mandate is enacted then until the armies of Cold Sun are defeated, any [[Army\|Imperial army]] that fights in a territory that was not Imperial at the end of the Autumn Equinox 385YE will lose 5% of its maximum fighting strength over the course of the season even if it is not engaged: soldiers deserting to protect their homes rather than as casualties. The armies of Urizen and Varushka would only be affected if the mandate was upheld with a greater majority due to the ongoing stance of the Urizen and Varushkan National Assemblies.

	'''Astrid Fjellrevening Rezia di Tassato''' has submitted an alternate mandate for the Pride Assembly to consider.		'''Astrid Fjellrevening Rezia di Tassato''' has submitted an alternate mandate for the Pride Assembly to consider.

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

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	Even though it has changed, the light at the Brilliant Star remains brightest where the mithril is more concentrated. The mine can be worked reasonably well as long as the miners rotate their shifts, limit exposure to the illumination, use tempest jade wards where possible... and avoid the lower levels where the mithril is most concentrated. This has the unfortunate effect of reducing the production of the Brilliant Star by four wains of mithril each season, going forward (that is, lowering it to 20 wains of mithril each season).		Even though it has changed, the light at the Brilliant Star remains brightest where the mithril is more concentrated. The mine can be worked reasonably well as long as the miners rotate their shifts, limit exposure to the illumination, use tempest jade wards where possible... and avoid the lower levels where the mithril is most concentrated. This has the unfortunate effect of reducing the production of the Brilliant Star by four wains of mithril each season, going forward (that is, lowering it to 20 wains of mithril each season).

	Alternatively, the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] could choose to use a [[Senate motion]] to increase the upkeep of the mine. This will pay for further protective measures - specifically ensuring every worker is equipped with a tempest jade ward. The use of the wards will be carefully monitored, and they will be replaced when they begin to fail. This will increase the upkeep of the Brilliant Star by 5 thrones each season. There is however a benefit; the light that concentrates around the mithril is much brighter than previously, making it a lot easier to identify pure deposits of mithril. This increased upkeep would not just restore the old production, but further increase it to 28 wains of mithril each season making it one of the most productive sources of mithril in the Empire.		Alternatively, the [[Senate]] could choose to use a [[Senate motion]] to increase the upkeep of the mine. This will pay for further protective measures - specifically ensuring every worker is equipped with a tempest jade ward. The use of the wards will be carefully monitored, and they will be replaced when they begin to fail. This will increase the upkeep of the Brilliant Star by 5 thrones each season. There is however a benefit; the light that concentrates around the mithril is much brighter than previously, making it a lot easier to identify pure deposits of mithril. This increased upkeep would not just restore the old production, but further increase it to 28 wains of mithril each season making it one of the most productive sources of mithril in the Empire.

	The default situation if the Senate does nothing will be to operate the mine as safely as possible, without increasing upkeep. There is no need for the Senate to pass the motion immediately; and no time limit on a decision needing to be made to increase production.		The default situation if the Senate does nothing will be to operate the mine as safely as possible, without increasing upkeep. There is no need for the Senate to pass the motion immediately; and no time limit on a decision needing to be made to increase production.

Thespaceinvader: /* With Tomorrow in Mind */

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With Tomorrow in Mind

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	* '''A monument celebrating art and culture could be built in any nation'''		* '''A monument celebrating art and culture could be built in any nation'''
	* '''The National Assemblies of Dawn, Imperial Orcs, the League, Urizen, and Varushka could raise statements of principle to call on their citizens to present opportunities in a named territory'''		* '''The National Assemblies of Dawn, Imperial Orcs, the League, Urizen, and Varushka could raise statements of principle to call on their citizens to present opportunities in a named territory'''
	The tragic, recent destruction of the [[Dean_of_the_First_Voice_Glade#First_Voice_Glade_(Ruined)\|First Voice Glade]] along with the earlier loss of the [[Reikos#The_Unbound_Steel_Hall_%28Ruined%29\|~~the~~ Unbound Steel Hall of Lost Chapters]] and [[Redoubt#Grand_Conservatory_(Ruined)\|the Grand Conservatory of Music]] has led some to think on what will be left behind for future generations. Cold Sun is clearly determined to eradicate any trace of artistic expression in the Empire. Following the recent statements of principle in the Pride Assembly there has been a wave of enthusiasm to oppose Cold Sun not just militarily, but artistically. What better way to defy this force of oblivion than to create a lasting monument designed to showcase artistic expression?		The tragic, recent destruction of the [[Dean_of_the_First_Voice_Glade#First_Voice_Glade_(Ruined)\|First Voice Glade]] along with the earlier loss of the [[Reikos#The_Unbound_Steel_Hall_%28Ruined%29\|Unbound Steel Hall of Lost Chapters]] and [[Redoubt#Grand_Conservatory_(Ruined)\|the Grand Conservatory of Music]] has led some to think on what will be left behind for future generations. Cold Sun is clearly determined to eradicate any trace of artistic expression in the Empire. Following the recent statements of principle in the Pride Assembly there has been a wave of enthusiasm to oppose Cold Sun not just militarily, but artistically. What better way to defy this force of oblivion than to create a lasting monument designed to showcase artistic expression?

	The exact form such a monument might take is up for discussion. It could be a gallery filled with beautiful art, it could be a school of music where song sheets could be stored and disseminated, it could be a museum housing relics of cultural importance, or a series of inspiring statues carved to celebrate the virtues. Each nation has their own forms of artistic expression, a great monument could be constructed that would celebrate the ability of that nation's art to inspire its citizens. The monument would need at least 14 wains of white granite, but could be even larger if sufficient resources could be procured.		The exact form such a monument might take is up for discussion. It could be a gallery filled with beautiful art, it could be a school of music where song sheets could be stored and disseminated, it could be a museum housing relics of cultural importance, or a series of inspiring statues carved to celebrate the virtues. Each nation has their own forms of artistic expression, a great monument could be constructed that would celebrate the ability of that nation's art to inspire its citizens. The monument would need at least 14 wains of white granite, but could be even larger if sufficient resources could be procured.

Hailmur: /* Create Something New */

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Create Something New

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	===Create Something New===		===Create Something New===
	* '''The Pride Assembly can encourage artists and labourers to support a single civilian commission'''		* '''The Pride Assembly can encourage artists and labourers to support a single civilian commission each season'''
	* '''The civilian commission named in the statement of principle will have its labour costs reduced to one crown per wain'''		* '''The civilian commission named in the statement of principle will have its labour costs reduced to one crown per wain'''
	* '''Only a civilian commission passed or announced that season can be named, and only the statement of principle with the highest margin will have an effect'''		* '''Only a civilian commission passed or announced that season can be named, and only the statement of principle with the highest margin will have an effect'''

Hailmur: /* Homeward Bound */

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Homeward Bound

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	If this mandate is enacted then until the armies of Cold Sun are defeated, any [[Imperial army]] that fights in a territory that was not Imperial at the end of the Autumn Equinox 385YE will lose 5% of its maximum fighting strength over the course of the season even if it is not engaged: soldiers deserting to protect their homes rather than as casualties. The armies of Urizen and Varushka would only be affected if the mandate was upheld with a greater majority due to the ongoing stance of the Urizen and Varushkan National Assemblies.		If this mandate is enacted then until the armies of Cold Sun are defeated, any [[Imperial army]] that fights in a territory that was not Imperial at the end of the Autumn Equinox 385YE will lose 5% of its maximum fighting strength over the course of the season even if it is not engaged: soldiers deserting to protect their homes rather than as casualties. The armies of Urizen and Varushka would only be affected if the mandate was upheld with a greater majority due to the ongoing stance of the Urizen and Varushkan National Assemblies.

			'''Astrid Fjellrevening Rezia di Tassato''' has submitted an alternate mandate for the Pride Assembly to consider.

			{{Mandate\|mandate=The Proud are full-hearted, committed and sincere. Imperial armies fight threats to the Empire on all fronts, and we must not ask soldiers to forsake the oaths they have made, nor expect military council to take on all the burden of the challenge we have issued. Where our armies face Cold Sun, we send {named priest} with 25 doses of liao to ask each citizen in our congregations to think on how they may best aid the fight.\|assembly=Pride Assembly}}

			'''Vespasian''' has also submitted an alternate mandate for the Pride Assembly to consider.

			{{Mandate\|mandate=The Proud are full hearted, committed and sincere. The Emperor Guntherm shows us war should be waged with all our hearts, battling the enemy wherever we find them. We send {named priest} with 25 doses of liao to encourage the Proud to take up arms and assist the Imperial Armies in hunting down the ''scions'' of Cold Sun wherever they are found, and defeating them so they may no longer threaten Imperial lives or culture\|assembly=Pride Assembly}}

			If either of these mandates is enacted it will allow anyone with a congregation that [[Congregation#Downtime_Options\|preached]] Pride to swap for free to an equivalent level military unit before downtime opens after the Winter Solstice 385YE. It will not be possible to swap back to an equivalent level of congregation. These two alternate mandates are not competing with each other but enacting both will have no additional effect. These alternate mandates are not considered to be competing with other mandates.

	{{SOP\|statement= The Cold Sun seeks to tear us down. Pride teaches us to uplift each other. Now is the time to celebrate our art and culture, to recognise the Pride to be found around us. Pride is the antithesis of the Cold Sun and can be a bastion against all they stand for. Celebrate our pride in the Empire of those in Anvil and home.\|by=Nisha Strascovich, Pride Virtue Assembly\|vote=Greater Majority 484-0\|when=Autumn Equinox 385YE}}		{{SOP\|statement= The Cold Sun seeks to tear us down. Pride teaches us to uplift each other. Now is the time to celebrate our art and culture, to recognise the Pride to be found around us. Pride is the antithesis of the Cold Sun and can be a bastion against all they stand for. Celebrate our pride in the Empire of those in Anvil and home.\|by=Nisha Strascovich, Pride Virtue Assembly\|vote=Greater Majority 484-0\|when=Autumn Equinox 385YE}}

Novemberalice at 07:32, 23 April 2024

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	"I'll ensure the Master of the Mint is appraised of the situation." He glanced down at the document in front of him, tracing line of numbers and text. "And that it could have been a ''lot'' worse."</ic>		"I'll ensure the Master of the Mint is appraised of the situation." He glanced down at the document in front of him, tracing line of numbers and text. "And that it could have been a ''lot'' worse."</ic>
	<div style="float:left; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Watercolours in the Rain.jpg\|width=300\|caption=What [[Cold Sun]] does not destroy, it taints and corrupts with the malign power of the Day realm.\|align=left}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Watercolours in the Rain.jpg\|width=300\|caption=What [[Cold Sun]] does not destroy, it taints and corrupts with the malign power of the Day realm.\|align=left}}</div>{{audio\|link= https://youtu.be/EHIko9ObjzQ?si=YPcoBVYX7GcXDzh-}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	* '''The ''scions'' of Cold Sun have permanently tainted the Brilliant Star.'''		* '''The ''scions'' of Cold Sun have permanently tainted the Brilliant Star.'''

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	There is one last note from ''Salomea of the Seventh Mist''; a word of warning on overusing splinterstars. Those battlemages and ritualists who were responsible for experimenting with them have found that repeatedly drawing on the power can result in suffering from headaches, nausea, and unsightly blisters. These symptoms have been documented as lasting no more than a few weeks and a single dram of properly prepared [[marrowort]] is enough to alleviate most of the pain.		There is one last note from ''Salomea of the Seventh Mist''; a word of warning on overusing splinterstars. Those battlemages and ritualists who were responsible for experimenting with them have found that repeatedly drawing on the power can result in suffering from headaches, nausea, and unsightly blisters. These symptoms have been documented as lasting no more than a few weeks and a single dram of properly prepared [[marrowort]] is enough to alleviate most of the pain.
	{{SOP\|statement=The Cold Sun seeks not only to exterminate the people of the Empire, but eliminate our culture and art as well. We have lost the Grand Conservatory of Music, Freya's Garden, and the Unbound Steel Hall of Lost Chapters - we must not lose any more great works of our cultures. We urge the Prideful to proclaim their Pride in how they conduct every part of their lives by rising up against the Cold Sun and aiding the soldiers of the Empire against it. Despise the half-hearted, the uncommitted, and the pretender in this struggle for our identities.\|by=Vespasian, Pride Virtue Assembly\|vote=Greater Majority 590-0\|when=Autumn Equinox 385YE}}		{{SOP\|statement=The Cold Sun seeks not only to exterminate the people of the Empire, but eliminate our culture and art as well. We have lost the Grand Conservatory of Music, Freya's Garden, and the Unbound Steel Hall of Lost Chapters - we must not lose any more great works of our cultures. We urge the Prideful to proclaim their Pride in how they conduct every part of their lives by rising up against the Cold Sun and aiding the soldiers of the Empire against it. Despise the half-hearted, the uncommitted, and the pretender in this struggle for our identities.\|by=Vespasian, Pride Virtue Assembly\|vote=Greater Majority 590-0\|when=Autumn Equinox 385YE}}

	==Homeward Bound==		==Homeward Bound==
	* '''The Pride Assembly can enact a mandate to call on the Military Council to focus on the threat at home rather than invading barbarian territories'''		* '''The Pride Assembly can enact a mandate to call on the Military Council to focus on the threat at home rather than invading barbarian territories'''
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	* '''A monument celebrating art and culture could be built in any nation'''		* '''A monument celebrating art and culture could be built in any nation'''
	* '''The National Assemblies of Dawn, Imperial Orcs, the League, Urizen, and Varushka could raise statements of principle to call on their citizens to present opportunities in a named territory'''		* '''The National Assemblies of Dawn, Imperial Orcs, the League, Urizen, and Varushka could raise statements of principle to call on their citizens to present opportunities in a named territory'''
	The tragic, recent destruction of the [[Dean_of_the_First_Voice_Glade#First_Voice_Glade_(Ruined)\|First Voice Glade]] along with the earlier loss of the [[Reikos#The_Unbound_Steel_Hall_%28Ruined%29\|the Unbound Steel Hall of Lost Chapters]] and [[Redoubt#Grand_Conservatory_(Ruined)\|the Grand Conservatory of Music]] has led some to think on what will be left behind for future generations. Cold Sun is clearly determined to eradicate any trace of artistic expression in the Empire. Following the recent statements of principle in the Pride Assembly there has been a wave of enthusiasm to oppose Cold Sun not just militarily, but artistically. What better ~~why~~ to defy this force of oblivion than to create a lasting monument designed to showcase artistic expression?		The tragic, recent destruction of the [[Dean_of_the_First_Voice_Glade#First_Voice_Glade_(Ruined)\|First Voice Glade]] along with the earlier loss of the [[Reikos#The_Unbound_Steel_Hall_%28Ruined%29\|the Unbound Steel Hall of Lost Chapters]] and [[Redoubt#Grand_Conservatory_(Ruined)\|the Grand Conservatory of Music]] has led some to think on what will be left behind for future generations. Cold Sun is clearly determined to eradicate any trace of artistic expression in the Empire. Following the recent statements of principle in the Pride Assembly there has been a wave of enthusiasm to oppose Cold Sun not just militarily, but artistically. What better way to defy this force of oblivion than to create a lasting monument designed to showcase artistic expression?

	The exact form such a monument might take is up for discussion. It could be an gallery filled with beautiful art, it could be a school of music where song sheets could be stored and disseminated, it could be a museum housing relics of cultural importance, or a series of inspiring statues carved to celebrate the virtues. Each nation has their own forms of artistic expression, a great monument could be constructed that would celebrate the ability of that nation's art to inspire its citizens. The monument would need at least 14 wains of white granite, but could be even larger if sufficient resources could be procured.		The exact form such a monument might take is up for discussion. It could be a gallery filled with beautiful art, it could be a school of music where song sheets could be stored and disseminated, it could be a museum housing relics of cultural importance, or a series of inspiring statues carved to celebrate the virtues. Each nation has their own forms of artistic expression, a great monument could be constructed that would celebrate the ability of that nation's art to inspire its citizens. The monument would need at least 14 wains of white granite, but could be even larger if sufficient resources could be procured.

	Any National Assembly that has not already pledged the support of their nation towards the [[Construct Grand Inspiration of the Way\|construction]] of the Grand Inspiration of the Way could raise a statement of principle clearly identifying what ''form'' such a monument should take. If that happens, then citizens of their nation would follow up with plans and designs that presented an [[opportunity]] for such a monument. Any National Assembly that called on its citizens in such a way would no longer be able to pledge support towards the construction of the Grand Inspiration.		Any National Assembly that has not already pledged the support of their nation towards the [[Construct Grand Inspiration of the Way\|construction]] of the Grand Inspiration of the Way could raise a statement of principle clearly identifying what ''form'' such a monument should take. If that happens, then citizens of their nation would follow up with plans and designs that presented an [[opportunity]] for such a monument. Any National Assembly that called on its citizens in such a way would no longer be able to pledge support towards the construction of the Grand Inspiration.

	'''OOC Note:''' Regardless of where was suggested these designs would serve as [[folly\|follies]] that would not provide any mechanical benefit on their own. They would not function as great works, sinecures or ministries. These are purely an option for constructing something beautiful that would serve to preserve the history and culture of the nation where it is built; they would be monuments to ~~the~~ the past and the present that could be used to inspire the future.		'''OOC Note:''' Regardless of where was suggested these designs would serve as [[folly\|follies]] that would not provide any mechanical benefit on their own. They would not function as great works, sinecures or ministries. These are purely an option for constructing something beautiful that would serve to preserve the history and culture of the nation where it is built; they would be monuments to the past and the present that could be used to inspire the future.

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