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	The Asavean priests, however, have nothing approaching the spiritual ceremonies that followers of the Five Flames - and the Way - can create. Boorra Talighar proposes to create a [[Consecration#True Liao\|true consecration]] at the ''Temple of the High Flames'' - the most prestigious seat of the Faraden faith - using the ceremony of the [[Auras_of_Pride#Partner_of_Greatness\|Flame of Honour]]. The other priestly families broadly agree that this will draw pilgrims from across Faraden, and provide a potent anchor to their beliefs against the attack of the Asaveans.		The Asavean priests, however, have nothing approaching the spiritual ceremonies that followers of the Five Flames - and the Way - can create. Boorra Talighar proposes to create a [[Consecration#True Liao\|true consecration]] at the ''Temple of the High Flames'' - the most prestigious seat of the Faraden faith - using the ceremony of the [[Auras_of_Pride#Partner_of_Greatness\|Flame of Honour]]. The other priestly families broadly agree that this will draw pilgrims from across Faraden, and provide a potent anchor to their beliefs against the attack of the Asaveans.

			Unfortunately, none of the priests have true liao... unless someone is prepared to give it to them. Another major stumbling block - over and above the problem of persuading the Empire to part with a dose of this precious substance - is that it is illegal for Imperial citizens to trade true liao to anyone who is not an Imperial citizen. As such, they literally cannot offer anything in return for this gift, and they can ''only'' accept it from the Gatekeepers (who could simply indicate they intend to distribute it to Boorra Talighar, and the Civil Service would arrange for it to be delivered on their behalf).
	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: left;"><quote by="List of Criminal Offences 387YE">It is illegal to trade true liao to anyone who is not an Imperial citizen. However, the distribution of true liao by the gatekeepers of virtue, for no payment, does not constitute "Trade" for this purpose.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: left;"><quote by="List of Criminal Offences 387YE">It is illegal to trade true liao to anyone who is not an Imperial citizen. However, the distribution of true liao by the gatekeepers of virtue, for no payment, does not constitute "Trade" for this purpose.</quote></div>
	Unfortunately, none of the priests have true liao... unless someone is prepared to give it to them. Another major stumbling block - over and above the problem of persuading the Empire to part with a dose of this precious substance - is that it is illegal for Imperial citizens to trade true liao to anyone who is not an Imperial citizen. As such, they literally cannot offer anything in return for this gift, and they can ''only'' accept it from the Gatekeepers (who could simply indicate they intend to distribute it to Boorra Talighar, and the Civil Service would arrange for it to be delivered on their behalf).

	Or rather, they can only accept it ''legally'' from the Gatekeepers. If a private individual were to acquire a dose and use a ritual such as ''[[Ethereal Courier]]'' to dispatch it to Boorra, they would be able to use it for the consecration regardless of Imperial law. The civil service are quick to point out that this would be serious crime, if any Imperial citizen were to consider doing so. It would be quite hard to conceal that the crime had taken place - given that the whole point of the consecration is that it become common knowledge - and even thought Boorra and their compatriots would of course refuse to give up the name of a mysterious benefactor, there are only so many doses of true liao in the Empire and it is unlikely that one would be provided by anyone else with access.		Or rather, they can only accept it ''legally'' from the Gatekeepers. If a private individual were to acquire a dose and use a ritual such as ''[[Ethereal Courier]]'' to dispatch it to Boorra, they would be able to use it for the consecration regardless of Imperial law. The civil service are quick to point out that this would be serious crime, if any Imperial citizen were to consider doing so. It would be quite hard to conceal that the crime had taken place - given that the whole point of the consecration is that it become common knowledge - and even thought Boorra and their compatriots would of course refuse to give up the name of a mysterious benefactor, there are only so many doses of true liao in the Empire and it is unlikely that one would be provided by anyone else with access.

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	* '''The Faraden have a peace treaty with the Jotun that is due to be renegotiated during the Summer Solstice 388YE		* '''The Faraden have a peace treaty with the Jotun that is due to be renegotiated during the Summer Solstice 388YE
	* '''Unless the situation changes significantly the Faraden will seek to maintain the peace treaty with the Jotun		* '''Unless the situation changes significantly the Faraden will seek to maintain the peace treaty with the Jotun
	The Faraden have a tumultuous relationship with several of their other immediate neighbours, especially the [[Jotun]]. Parts of their territory are under the control of that barbarian nation, and without the historic aid of the Empire it could have been much worse. They have maintained a state of peace with the Jotun for nearly ten years now, through a series of treaties that allow them to trade with the Empire but at the cost of punitive "tithes" given to the Jotun and Lasambrian Jotun jarls of [[Reinos]]. There was [[A_pillow_of_winds#War_in_Reinos\|significant excitement]] when news reached the Court of Five Winds that the Empire had [[Follow_me_my_friend\|invaded the Lasambrian Hills]] but sadly this [[Wild_is_the_wind#War_in_Reinos\|came to nothing]] when the [[Military Council]] withdrew its [[~~Imperial army~~\|armies]] following the Spring Equinox.		The Faraden have a tumultuous relationship with several of their other immediate neighbours, especially the [[Jotun]]. Parts of their territory are under the control of that barbarian nation, and without the historic aid of the Empire it could have been much worse. They have maintained a state of peace with the Jotun for nearly ten years now, through a series of treaties that allow them to trade with the Empire but at the cost of punitive "tithes" given to the Jotun and Lasambrian Jotun jarls of [[Reinos]]. There was [[A_pillow_of_winds#War_in_Reinos\|significant excitement]] when news reached the Court of Five Winds that the Empire had [[Follow_me_my_friend\|invaded the Lasambrian Hills]] but sadly this [[Wild_is_the_wind#War_in_Reinos\|came to nothing]] when the [[Military Council]] withdrew its [[Army\|armies]] following the Spring Equinox.

	Ambassador Ebeneezer has suggested that the "''military situation in Reinos wasn't favourable''" and urged Mistress Karadragha to "''consider what would it take to form a better treaty between our virtuous peoples''." In response the Faraden Ambassador has laid out the reality of the situation. Talk of a "''Prosperity pact''" is all very well but Faraden cannot afford to go to war with the Jotun, and the Jotun would prefer to focus their efforts on fighting the Empire at this time. Next year, in Summer 388YE, the existing treaty between Faraden and the Jotun is due to be renegotiated - and the Liege of Five Winds has instructed their diplomats to ensure that the peace continues especially given the growing turbulence within the nation caused by the twin-pressures of Asavea and the Empire.		Ambassador Ebeneezer has suggested that the "''military situation in Reinos wasn't favourable''" and urged Mistress Karadragha to "''consider what would it take to form a better treaty between our virtuous peoples''." In response the Faraden Ambassador has laid out the reality of the situation. Talk of a "''Prosperity pact''" is all very well but Faraden cannot afford to go to war with the Jotun, and the Jotun would prefer to focus their efforts on fighting the Empire at this time. Next year, in Summer 388YE, the existing treaty between Faraden and the Jotun is due to be renegotiated - and the Liege of Five Winds has instructed their diplomats to ensure that the peace continues especially given the growing turbulence within the nation caused by the twin-pressures of Asavea and the Empire.

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	<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Blue Silk Printing.jpg\|caption=The Faraden adore fine clothing, rich cloth, clever printing, and beautiful embroidery.\|align=left\|width=400}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Blue Silk Printing.jpg\|caption=The Faraden adore fine clothing, rich cloth, clever printing, and beautiful embroidery.\|align=left\|width=400}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Each season the Civil Service prepares a summary of the Empire's relationship with the foreign nations, based on communications received from their ambassador, along with any useful intelligence gathered from other sources. While the [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]] and the other houses of Imperial power may respond to these offers, it is important to note that it is the appropriate [[ambassador]] that the foreign power will expect to hear from. Their communication with the foreign power is the primary element that will determine the tenor of any response.		Each season the Civil Service prepares a summary of the Empire's relationship with the foreign nations, based on communications received from their ambassador, along with any useful intelligence gathered from other sources. While the [[Senate]] and the other houses of Imperial power may respond to these offers, it is important to note that it is the appropriate [[ambassador]] that the foreign power will expect to hear from. Their communication with the foreign power is the primary element that will determine the tenor of any response.

	The lifeblood of [[Faraden]] is trade, but it is also a country of canny wizards, courageous warriors, and proud (albeit heretical) priests. They currently do not share a border with the Empire, lying beyond the [[Jotun]] and the [[Iron Confederacy]], but that does not stop them sending their caravans to Imperial markets despite the high tariffs they must pay to pass through the lands between. Diplomatic relations between the Court of the Five Winds and the Imperial Senate are changeable - warm one moment cool the next - but it has never come to open warfare. Right now Faraden is squeezed between two competing interests - the Empire on one side and the angry Plenum of the [[Asavean Archipelago]] on the other - and they must walk a knife-edge between the two powerful nations.		The lifeblood of [[Faraden]] is trade, but it is also a country of canny wizards, courageous warriors, and proud (albeit heretical) priests. They currently do not share a border with the Empire, lying beyond the [[Jotun]] and the [[Iron Confederacy]], but that does not stop them sending their caravans to Imperial markets despite the high tariffs they must pay to pass through the lands between. Diplomatic relations between the Court of the Five Winds and the Imperial Senate are changeable - warm one moment cool the next - but it has never come to open warfare. Right now Faraden is squeezed between two competing interests - the Empire on one side and the angry Plenum of the [[Asavean Archipelago]] on the other - and they must walk a knife-edge between the two powerful nations.

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	* '''The Faraden priests involved ask the Gatekeepers for a dose of precious true liao		* '''The Faraden priests involved ask the Gatekeepers for a dose of precious true liao
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Assembly_General.png\|caption=The General Assembly\|align=right}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Assembly_General.png\|caption=The General Assembly\|align=right}}
	Following the Spring Equinox, a quiet coalition of Faraden priestly families [[A_pillow_of_winds#A_Matter_Of_Faith\|made a covert approach]] to the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]]. Concerned about Asavean efforts to syncretise their gods with the [[On Faraden faith\|Five Flames]] - roughly analogous to the Imperial understanding of [[Courage]], [[Malign spiritual presences#Vengeance\|Vengeance]], [[Loyalty]], [[Pride]], and [[Prosperity]] - they asked their opposite numbers in the Virtue assemblies to offer their aid. The Synod response was positive, but the attempt [[Wild_is_the_wind#Flame_and_Virtue\|ultimately failed]].		Following the Spring Equinox, a quiet coalition of Faraden priestly families [[A_pillow_of_winds#A_Matter_Of_Faith\|made a covert approach]] to the [[Synod]]. Concerned about Asavean efforts to syncretise their gods with the [[On Faraden faith\|Five Flames]] - roughly analogous to the Imperial understanding of [[Courage]], [[Malign spiritual presences#Vengeance\|Vengeance]], [[Loyalty]], [[Pride]], and [[Prosperity]] - they asked their opposite numbers in the Virtue assemblies to offer their aid. The Synod response was positive, but the attempt [[Wild_is_the_wind#Flame_and_Virtue\|ultimately failed]].

	Despite Ambassador Ebeneezer's positivity, the families believe the situation is worsening. Slower than it might have without Imperial involvement, but the Asaveans are still gaining ground. Their proselytisers remain civil and polite on the surface, but their efforts are insidious. Those who deal with Asavean merchants are encouraged to participate in religious ceremonies or visit the small number of shrines that have grown up around the nation. There are obvious advantages to Faraden merchants in paying lip service to their “Golden Handed God” of trade - and it is unfortunately a short step from lip service to viewing [[Asavean_gods#Lord_Isso_Mãos_de_Ouro\|Lord Isso Mãos de Ouro]] and the [[Prosperity\|Flame of Prosperity]] as being interchangeable. The longer it goes on, the more the Asavean priests dig their claws into Faraden society.		Despite Ambassador Ebeneezer's positivity, the families believe the situation is worsening. Slower than it might have without Imperial involvement, but the Asaveans are still gaining ground. Their proselytisers remain civil and polite on the surface, but their efforts are insidious. Those who deal with Asavean merchants are encouraged to participate in religious ceremonies or visit the small number of shrines that have grown up around the nation. There are obvious advantages to Faraden merchants in paying lip service to their “Golden Handed God” of trade - and it is unfortunately a short step from lip service to viewing [[Asavean_gods#Lord_Isso_Mãos_de_Ouro\|Lord Isso Mãos de Ouro]] and the [[Prosperity\|Flame of Prosperity]] as being interchangeable. The longer it goes on, the more the Asavean priests dig their claws into Faraden society.

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	<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Blue Silk Printing.jpg\|caption=The Faraden adore fine clothing, rich cloth, clever printing, and beautiful embroidery.\|align=left\|width=400}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Blue Silk Printing.jpg\|caption=The Faraden adore fine clothing, rich cloth, clever printing, and beautiful embroidery.\|align=left\|width=400}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Each season the Civil Service prepares a summary of the Empire's relationship with the foreign nations, based on communications received from their ambassador, along with any useful intelligence gathered from other sources. While the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]] and the other houses of Imperial power may respond to these offers, it is important to note that it is the appropriate [[ambassador]] that the foreign power will expect to hear from. Their communication with the foreign power is the primary element that will determine the tenor of any response.		Each season the Civil Service prepares a summary of the Empire's relationship with the foreign nations, based on communications received from their ambassador, along with any useful intelligence gathered from other sources. While the [[Senate\|Senate]] and the other houses of Imperial power may respond to these offers, it is important to note that it is the appropriate [[ambassador]] that the foreign power will expect to hear from. Their communication with the foreign power is the primary element that will determine the tenor of any response.

	The lifeblood of [[Faraden]] is trade, but it is also a country of canny wizards, courageous warriors, and proud (albeit heretical) priests. They currently do not share a border with the Empire, lying beyond the [[Jotun]] and the [[Iron Confederacy]], but that does not stop them sending their caravans to Imperial markets despite the high tariffs they must pay to pass through the lands between. Diplomatic relations between the Court of the Five Winds and the Imperial Senate are changeable - warm one moment cool the next - but it has never come to open warfare. Right now Faraden is squeezed between two competing interests - the Empire on one side and the angry Plenum of the [[Asavean Archipelago]] on the other - and they must walk a knife-edge between the two powerful nations.		The lifeblood of [[Faraden]] is trade, but it is also a country of canny wizards, courageous warriors, and proud (albeit heretical) priests. They currently do not share a border with the Empire, lying beyond the [[Jotun]] and the [[Iron Confederacy]], but that does not stop them sending their caravans to Imperial markets despite the high tariffs they must pay to pass through the lands between. Diplomatic relations between the Court of the Five Winds and the Imperial Senate are changeable - warm one moment cool the next - but it has never come to open warfare. Right now Faraden is squeezed between two competing interests - the Empire on one side and the angry Plenum of the [[Asavean Archipelago]] on the other - and they must walk a knife-edge between the two powerful nations.

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	* '''The Faraden have a peace treaty with the Jotun that is due to be renegotiated during the Summer Solstice 388YE		* '''The Faraden have a peace treaty with the Jotun that is due to be renegotiated during the Summer Solstice 388YE
	* '''Unless the situation changes significantly the Faraden will seek to maintain the peace treaty with the Jotun		* '''Unless the situation changes significantly the Faraden will seek to maintain the peace treaty with the Jotun
	The Faraden have a tumultuous relationship with several of their other immediate neighbours, especially the [[Jotun]]. Parts of their territory are under the control of that barbarian nation, and without the historic aid of the Empire it could have been much worse. They have maintained a state of peace with the Jotun for nearly ten years now, through a series of treaties that allow them to trade with the Empire but at the cost of punitive "tithes" given to the Jotun and Lasambrian Jotun jarls of [[Reinos]]. There was [[A_pillow_of_winds#War_in_Reinos\|significant excitement]] when news reached the Court of Five Winds that the Empire had [[Follow_me_my_friend\|invaded the Lasambrian Hills]] but sadly this [[Wild_is_the_wind#War_in_Reinos\|came to nothing]] when the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council]] withdrew its [[Imperial army\|armies]] following the Spring Equinox.		The Faraden have a tumultuous relationship with several of their other immediate neighbours, especially the [[Jotun]]. Parts of their territory are under the control of that barbarian nation, and without the historic aid of the Empire it could have been much worse. They have maintained a state of peace with the Jotun for nearly ten years now, through a series of treaties that allow them to trade with the Empire but at the cost of punitive "tithes" given to the Jotun and Lasambrian Jotun jarls of [[Reinos]]. There was [[A_pillow_of_winds#War_in_Reinos\|significant excitement]] when news reached the Court of Five Winds that the Empire had [[Follow_me_my_friend\|invaded the Lasambrian Hills]] but sadly this [[Wild_is_the_wind#War_in_Reinos\|came to nothing]] when the [[Military Council]] withdrew its [[Imperial army\|armies]] following the Spring Equinox.

	Ambassador Ebeneezer has suggested that the "''military situation in Reinos wasn't favourable''" and urged Mistress Karadragha to "''consider what would it take to form a better treaty between our virtuous peoples''." In response the Faraden Ambassador has laid out the reality of the situation. Talk of a "''Prosperity pact''" is all very well but Faraden cannot afford to go to war with the Jotun, and the Jotun would prefer to focus their efforts on fighting the Empire at this time. Next year, in Summer 388YE, the existing treaty between Faraden and the Jotun is due to be renegotiated - and the Liege of Five Winds has instructed their diplomats to ensure that the peace continues especially given the growing turbulence within the nation caused by the twin-pressures of Asavea and the Empire.		Ambassador Ebeneezer has suggested that the "''military situation in Reinos wasn't favourable''" and urged Mistress Karadragha to "''consider what would it take to form a better treaty between our virtuous peoples''." In response the Faraden Ambassador has laid out the reality of the situation. Talk of a "''Prosperity pact''" is all very well but Faraden cannot afford to go to war with the Jotun, and the Jotun would prefer to focus their efforts on fighting the Empire at this time. Next year, in Summer 388YE, the existing treaty between Faraden and the Jotun is due to be renegotiated - and the Liege of Five Winds has instructed their diplomats to ensure that the peace continues especially given the growing turbulence within the nation caused by the twin-pressures of Asavea and the Empire.

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The Richest Wines

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	Faraden interest in Dawnish wine is well known, as is their appetite for other luxuries produced by the nation. The offer of ''barrensberry wine'' is especially appealing. An invitation for Mistress Karadragha to send a representative to join Seraphine and Lady Gwendoloena de Sarroi, Senator of the Barrens, at Anvil to discuss matters further leads to nothing but the Faraden Ambassador has an alternate proposal at this stage.		Faraden interest in Dawnish wine is well known, as is their appetite for other luxuries produced by the nation. The offer of ''barrensberry wine'' is especially appealing. An invitation for Mistress Karadragha to send a representative to join Seraphine and Lady Gwendoloena de Sarroi, Senator of the Barrens, at Anvil to discuss matters further leads to nothing but the Faraden Ambassador has an alternate proposal at this stage.

	[[Wild is the wind#Further Markets\|As previously discussed]], Faraden merchants are keen to establish a market in Dawn dedicated to the purchase and perhaps sale of fine wines and luxury goods. ~~Howeer~~, the merchants of the nation are already [[Wild_is_the_wind#Firewind_Market\|in negotiation]] with the burghers of [[Holberg]] to establish a major enclave there. Presuming that this is successful, Faraden merchants would pass through [[Astolat]] and [[Semmerholm]] where they would be able to trade for the goods they want.		[[Wild is the wind#Further Markets\|As previously discussed]], Faraden merchants are keen to establish a market in Dawn dedicated to the purchase and perhaps sale of fine wines and luxury goods. However, the merchants of the nation are already [[Wild_is_the_wind#Firewind_Market\|in negotiation]] with the burghers of [[Holberg]] to establish a major enclave there. Presuming that this is successful, Faraden merchants would pass through [[Astolat]] and [[Semmerholm]] where they would be able to trade for the goods they want.

	As Mistress Karadragha understands it, the Barrens is still something of a wild frontier - and while there are clearly opportunities for profit in that kind of environment they are a little different to those available in more established areas. Surely it would make more sense for Faraden and Dawn to cooperate on the establishment of a market in prosperous Astolat or Semmerholm, along the planned “Faraden trail” than extend their journey into the wild Barrens?		As Mistress Karadragha understands it, the Barrens is still something of a wild frontier - and while there are clearly opportunities for profit in that kind of environment they are a little different to those available in more established areas. Surely it would make more sense for Faraden and Dawn to cooperate on the establishment of a market in prosperous Astolat or Semmerholm, along the planned “Faraden trail” than extend their journey into the wild Barrens?

Noserenda: /* Flames and Faith */

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Flames and Faith

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	Despite Ambassador Ebeneezer's positivity, the families believe the situation is worsening. Slower than it might have without Imperial involvement, but the Asaveans are still gaining ground. Their proselytisers remain civil and polite on the surface, but their efforts are insidious. Those who deal with Asavean merchants are encouraged to participate in religious ceremonies or visit the small number of shrines that have grown up around the nation. There are obvious advantages to Faraden merchants in paying lip service to their “Golden Handed God” of trade - and it is unfortunately a short step from lip service to viewing [[Asavean_gods#Lord_Isso_Mãos_de_Ouro\|Lord Isso Mãos de Ouro]] and the [[Prosperity\|Flame of Prosperity]] as being interchangeable. The longer it goes on, the more the Asavean priests dig their claws into Faraden society.		Despite Ambassador Ebeneezer's positivity, the families believe the situation is worsening. Slower than it might have without Imperial involvement, but the Asaveans are still gaining ground. Their proselytisers remain civil and polite on the surface, but their efforts are insidious. Those who deal with Asavean merchants are encouraged to participate in religious ceremonies or visit the small number of shrines that have grown up around the nation. There are obvious advantages to Faraden merchants in paying lip service to their “Golden Handed God” of trade - and it is unfortunately a short step from lip service to viewing [[Asavean_gods#Lord_Isso_Mãos_de_Ouro\|Lord Isso Mãos de Ouro]] and the [[Prosperity\|Flame of Prosperity]] as being interchangeable. The longer it goes on, the more the Asavean priests dig their claws into Faraden society.
	{{WingedMessenger\|address=Messages sent to ''Boorra Talighar of the Silver Tree, at the Temple of the High Flames, Court of the Five Winds, Faraden'' will be received by the priest following the Autumn Equinox. After that, they will have returned to their own temple and such messages will not reach them.}}		{{WingedMessenger\|address=Messages sent to ''Boorra Talighar of the Silver Tree, at the Temple of the High Flames, Court of the Five Winds, Faraden'' will be received by the priest following the Autumn Equinox. After that, they will have returned to their own temple and such messages will not reach them.}}
	Now Mistress Karadragha passes on another message from the priestly families - again with an element of the covert about it. A very well respected Priest of the Five Flames named ''Boorra Talighar of the Silver Tree'' has considered the matter at length and has another request for the Imperial Synod. They are aware that the [[Gatekeeper\|Gatekeepers]] of the Empire are responsible for distributing the precious [[liao#True Liao\|True Liao]], a substance that can be used to enact miracles of spiritual power. Faraden itself has no access to this substance; its capabilities are somewhat legendary among the faithful of the Five Flames. Almost all [[Aura#Durable_Auras\|~~durage~~]] [[Aura\|auras]] in the nation are the result of [[Aura#Spontaneous_Auras\|spontaneous manifestations]].		Now Mistress Karadragha passes on another message from the priestly families - again with an element of the covert about it. A very well respected Priest of the Five Flames named ''Boorra Talighar of the Silver Tree'' has considered the matter at length and has another request for the Imperial Synod. They are aware that the [[Gatekeeper\|Gatekeepers]] of the Empire are responsible for distributing the precious [[liao#True Liao\|True Liao]], a substance that can be used to enact miracles of spiritual power. Faraden itself has no access to this substance; its capabilities are somewhat legendary among the faithful of the Five Flames. Almost all [[Aura#Durable_Auras\|durable]] [[Aura\|auras]] in the nation are the result of [[Aura#Spontaneous_Auras\|spontaneous manifestations]].

	The Asavean priests, however, have nothing approaching the spiritual ceremonies that followers of the Five Flames - and the Way - can create. Boorra Talighar proposes to create a [[Consecration#True Liao\|true consecration]] at the ''Temple of the High Flames'' - the most prestigious seat of the Faraden faith - using the ceremony of the [[Auras_of_Pride#Partner_of_Greatness\|Flame of Honour]]. The other priestly families broadly agree that this will draw pilgrims from across Faraden, and provide a potent anchor to their beliefs against the attack of the Asaveans.		The Asavean priests, however, have nothing approaching the spiritual ceremonies that followers of the Five Flames - and the Way - can create. Boorra Talighar proposes to create a [[Consecration#True Liao\|true consecration]] at the ''Temple of the High Flames'' - the most prestigious seat of the Faraden faith - using the ceremony of the [[Auras_of_Pride#Partner_of_Greatness\|Flame of Honour]]. The other priestly families broadly agree that this will draw pilgrims from across Faraden, and provide a potent anchor to their beliefs against the attack of the Asaveans.

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Created page with "Category:Winds of Fortune Category:387YE Summer Category:Recent History Category:Foreign Nations <ic>Makra lifted the cloth that covered the little statuette, and braced herself. She had no idea how her teacher might react. As it happened they reacted by leaning forward slightly and squinting at the sculpture, then rocking back into the seated position. "What is this meant to be?" "It is a statue of... Lord Isso Mouse de Uwu... I think." She replied. "I'm..."

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	Despite Ambassador Ebeneezer's positivity, the families believe the situation is worsening. Slower than it might have without Imperial involvement, but the Asaveans are still gaining ground. Their proselytisers remain civil and polite on the surface, but their efforts are insidious. Those who deal with Asavean merchants are encouraged to participate in religious ceremonies or visit the small number of shrines that have grown up around the nation. There are obvious advantages to Faraden merchants in paying lip service to their “Golden Handed God” of trade - and it is unfortunately a short step from lip service to viewing [[Asavean_gods#Lord_Isso_Mãos_de_Ouro\|Lord Isso Mãos de Ouro]] and the [[Prosperity\|Flame of Prosperity]] as being interchangeable. The longer it goes on, the more the Asavean priests dig their claws into Faraden society.		Despite Ambassador Ebeneezer's positivity, the families believe the situation is worsening. Slower than it might have without Imperial involvement, but the Asaveans are still gaining ground. Their proselytisers remain civil and polite on the surface, but their efforts are insidious. Those who deal with Asavean merchants are encouraged to participate in religious ceremonies or visit the small number of shrines that have grown up around the nation. There are obvious advantages to Faraden merchants in paying lip service to their “Golden Handed God” of trade - and it is unfortunately a short step from lip service to viewing [[Asavean_gods#Lord_Isso_Mãos_de_Ouro\|Lord Isso Mãos de Ouro]] and the [[Prosperity\|Flame of Prosperity]] as being interchangeable. The longer it goes on, the more the Asavean priests dig their claws into Faraden society.
	{{WingedMessenger\|address=Messages sent to ''Boorra Talighar of the Silver Tree, at the Temple of the High Flames, Court of the Five Winds, Faraden'' will be received by the priest following the Autumn Equinox. After that, they will have returned to their own temple and such messages will not reach them.}}		{{WingedMessenger\|address=Messages sent to ''Boorra Talighar of the Silver Tree, at the Temple of the High Flames, Court of the Five Winds, Faraden'' will be received by the priest following the Autumn Equinox. After that, they will have returned to their own temple and such messages will not reach them.}}
	Now Mistress Karadragha passes on another message from the priestly families - again with an element of the covert about it. A very well respected Priest of the Five Flames named ''Boorra Talighar of the Silver Tree'' has considered the matter at length and has another request for the Imperial Synod. They are aware that the [[Gatekeeper\|Gatekeepers]] of the Empire are responsible for distributing the precious [[liao#True Liao\|True Liao]], a substance that can be used to enact miracles of spiritual power. Faraden itself has no access to this substance; its capabilities are somewhat legendary among the faithful of the Five Flames. Almost all [[Aura#Durable_Auras\|~~durage~~]] [[Aura\|auras]] in the nation are the result of [[Aura#Spontaneous_Auras\|spontaneous manifestations]].		Now Mistress Karadragha passes on another message from the priestly families - again with an element of the covert about it. A very well respected Priest of the Five Flames named ''Boorra Talighar of the Silver Tree'' has considered the matter at length and has another request for the Imperial Synod. They are aware that the [[Gatekeeper\|Gatekeepers]] of the Empire are responsible for distributing the precious [[liao#True Liao\|True Liao]], a substance that can be used to enact miracles of spiritual power. Faraden itself has no access to this substance; its capabilities are somewhat legendary among the faithful of the Five Flames. Almost all [[Aura#Durable_Auras\|durable]] [[Aura\|auras]] in the nation are the result of [[Aura#Spontaneous_Auras\|spontaneous manifestations]].

	The Asavean priests, however, have nothing approaching the spiritual ceremonies that followers of the Five Flames - and the Way - can create. Boorra Talighar proposes to create a [[Consecration#True Liao\|true consecration]] at the ''Temple of the High Flames'' - the most prestigious seat of the Faraden faith - using the ceremony of the [[Auras_of_Pride#Partner_of_Greatness\|Flame of Honour]]. The other priestly families broadly agree that this will draw pilgrims from across Faraden, and provide a potent anchor to their beliefs against the attack of the Asaveans.		The Asavean priests, however, have nothing approaching the spiritual ceremonies that followers of the Five Flames - and the Way - can create. Boorra Talighar proposes to create a [[Consecration#True Liao\|true consecration]] at the ''Temple of the High Flames'' - the most prestigious seat of the Faraden faith - using the ceremony of the [[Auras_of_Pride#Partner_of_Greatness\|Flame of Honour]]. The other priestly families broadly agree that this will draw pilgrims from across Faraden, and provide a potent anchor to their beliefs against the attack of the Asaveans.