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Twiggy at 22:23, 2 April 2026

2026-04-02T22:23:18Z

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Empire is one of magic, woven both by mortal magicians and eternal inhabitants of the realms. While the [[Archmage\|archmages]] engage in formal parley, and the [[Conclave]] guides the magicians of the Empire, there is plenty of other magic that sometimes falls through the cracks. Here, we round up as many magical incidents or opportunities as possible.		The Empire is one of magic, woven both by mortal magicians and eternal inhabitants of the realms. While the [[Archmage\|archmages]] engage in formal parley, and the [[Conclave]] guides the magicians of the Empire, there is plenty of other magic that sometimes falls through the cracks. Here, we round up as many magical incidents or opportunities as possible.
	<div style="float:~~left~~; width: 600px; clear: ~~left~~;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Count.jpg\|~~title~~=Between ritual magic and the might of the Conclave, Imperial magicians can wield great power over the fate of the Empire - for good or ill.\|align=left\|width=600}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Count.jpg\|caption=Between ritual magic and the might of the Conclave, Imperial magicians can wield great power over the fate of the Empire - for good or ill.\|align=left\|width=600}}</div>
	==Mortal Magic==		==Mortal Magic==
	===Destruction of the Imperial Crown===		===Destruction of the Imperial Crown===
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	* '''The Seventh Mist have not given up their plan to establish a presence in the Brilliant Star'''		* '''The Seventh Mist have not given up their plan to establish a presence in the Brilliant Star'''
	* '''They have prepared a gift of a dozen weltsilver for the Grandmaster of the Unfettered Mind'''		* '''They have prepared a gift of a dozen weltsilver for the Grandmaster of the Unfettered Mind'''
	The students at the [[Enchanted#Gazers_and_Star\|Spire of the Seventh Mist]] have not abandoned their goal of making themselves a massive nuisance at the [[Brilliant Star]] [[mithril]] mine. There has been no word of the [[Senate]] authorising their request for access to the mines, nor any invitation to establish a permanent research station in its depths. There ''was'' a [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Supporting_the_Scholars_of_the_Seventh_Mist\|declaration of Concord supporting their petition]], raised in the Conclave by the [[Grandmaster]] of the [[Unfettered Mind]], '''Eliza''', but it was not supported. The ''Spire of the Seventh Mist'' promised that if such a declaration was raised they would provide a bequest of [[weltsilver]] to the Conclave to be "''delivered to the vaults of the Order most responsible for securing this support''". The support was not actually secured, but the Arbiter of the Spire has still arranged for a box containing 12 ingots of weltsilver to be delivered to ~~Grandmsater~~ Eliza in recognition of their effort - the equivalent of an entire year of the bequest that would have been created if the declaration had passed.		The students at the [[Enchanted#Gazers_and_Star\|Spire of the Seventh Mist]] have not abandoned their goal of making themselves a massive nuisance at the [[Brilliant Star]] [[mithril]] mine. There has been no word of the [[Senate]] authorising their request for access to the mines, nor any invitation to establish a permanent research station in its depths. There ''was'' a [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Supporting_the_Scholars_of_the_Seventh_Mist\|declaration of Concord supporting their petition]], raised in the Conclave by the [[Grandmaster]] of the [[Unfettered Mind]], '''Eliza''', but it was not supported. The ''Spire of the Seventh Mist'' promised that if such a declaration was raised they would provide a bequest of [[weltsilver]] to the Conclave to be "''delivered to the vaults of the Order most responsible for securing this support''". The support was not actually secured, but the Arbiter of the Spire has still arranged for a box containing 12 ingots of weltsilver to be delivered to Grandmaster Eliza in recognition of their effort - the equivalent of an entire year of the bequest that would have been created if the declaration had passed.

	For now, the students of the Seventh Mist are apparently considering their options, still confident that there is much to be learned by unfettered access to the peculiar radiance to be found in the depths of the mithril mine. A letter-writing campaign has apparently been discussed in detail, with the intention of persuading other prominent citizens to support their cause.		For now, the students of the Seventh Mist are apparently considering their options, still confident that there is much to be learned by unfettered access to the peculiar radiance to be found in the depths of the mithril mine. A letter-writing campaign has apparently been discussed in detail, with the intention of persuading other prominent citizens to support their cause.
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	* '''The current Imperial Necromancer is Ser Claudia Lovelorn'''		* '''The current Imperial Necromancer is Ser Claudia Lovelorn'''
	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 Spring Equinox the ritual can be performed between 21:30 and 22:30. 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 Spring Equinox the ritual can be performed between 21:30 and 22:30. This information is, of course, of particular relevance to the [[Imperial Necromancer]] given their powers and responsibilities.
	<div style="float:left; width: 600px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Beeees.jpg\|~~title~~=Sorrow and mirth. A funeral and a birth. Heaven, Hell, and the devil his own sel'.\|align=left\|width=600}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 600px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Beeees.jpg\|caption=Sorrow and mirth. A funeral and a birth. Heaven, Hell, and the devil his own sel'.\|align=left\|width=600}}</div>
	==Eternal Magic==		==Eternal Magic==
	===Winter Wards===		===Winter Wards===
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	As part of the arrangement, Conclave needs to display an image of him - a tapestry, a portrait, a statue, an abstract piece of work that captures his essence, whatever seems most appropriate - positioned in the Hall of Worlds in a position of honour prominent enough that it is visible from every part of the Hall. The initial intention was that the image would remain in place permanently, but Tharim has since accepted that if this were the case it would be very hard indeed to ensure that the image remained undefaced. Consequently, his requirement will be maintained as long as such an image is displayed during every [[Conclave session]]: it is a matter of reminding Imperial magicians of his patronage.		As part of the arrangement, Conclave needs to display an image of him - a tapestry, a portrait, a statue, an abstract piece of work that captures his essence, whatever seems most appropriate - positioned in the Hall of Worlds in a position of honour prominent enough that it is visible from every part of the Hall. The initial intention was that the image would remain in place permanently, but Tharim has since accepted that if this were the case it would be very hard indeed to ensure that the image remained undefaced. Consequently, his requirement will be maintained as long as such an image is displayed during every [[Conclave session]]: it is a matter of reminding Imperial magicians of his patronage.

	While Tharim has amity, and an image of the eternal is prominently displayed during ever Conclave session, it is impossible for heralds of eternals under [[Alignment#Enmity\|enmity]] to enter the Hall of Worlds without an explicit invitation (just as it is in the wider Empire). Heralds of neutral eternals will not be able to take more than three steps into the Hall of Worlds without verbal permission from an Imperial magician. Heralds of eternals with amity - such as Tharim - would be unaffected as would heralds of any.eternal responding to a [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] message.		While Tharim has amity, and an image of the eternal is prominently displayed during ever Conclave session, it is impossible for heralds of eternals under [[Alignment#Enmity\|enmity]] to enter the Hall of Worlds without an explicit invitation (just as it is in the wider Empire). Heralds of neutral eternals will not be able to take more than three steps into the Hall of Worlds without verbal permission from an Imperial magician. Heralds of eternals with amity - such as Tharim - would be unaffected as would heralds of any eternal responding to a [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] message.

	===Litany of Letters===		===Litany of Letters===

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

2026-01-15T17:23:05Z

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

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:385YE Spring]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Winds of Magic]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:385YE Spring]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Winds of Magic]]
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Empire is one of magic, woven both by mortal magicians and eternal inhabitants of the realms. While the [[Archmage\|archmages]] engage in formal parley, and the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] guides the magicians of the Empire, there is plenty of other magic that sometimes falls through the cracks. Here, we round up as many magical incidents or opportunities as possible.		The Empire is one of magic, woven both by mortal magicians and eternal inhabitants of the realms. While the [[Archmage\|archmages]] engage in formal parley, and the [[Conclave]] guides the magicians of the Empire, there is plenty of other magic that sometimes falls through the cracks. Here, we round up as many magical incidents or opportunities as possible.
	<div style="float:left; width: 600px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Count.jpg\|title=Between ritual magic and the might of the Conclave, Imperial magicians can wield great power over the fate of the Empire - for good or ill.\|align=left\|width=600}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 600px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Count.jpg\|title=Between ritual magic and the might of the Conclave, Imperial magicians can wield great power over the fate of the Empire - for good or ill.\|align=left\|width=600}}</div>
	==Mortal Magic==		==Mortal Magic==

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

2026-01-15T15:26:18Z

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

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	* '''The Seventh Mist have not given up their plan to establish a presence in the Brilliant Star'''		* '''The Seventh Mist have not given up their plan to establish a presence in the Brilliant Star'''
	* '''They have prepared a gift of a dozen weltsilver for the Grandmaster of the Unfettered Mind'''		* '''They have prepared a gift of a dozen weltsilver for the Grandmaster of the Unfettered Mind'''
	The students at the [[Enchanted#Gazers_and_Star\|Spire of the Seventh Mist]] have not abandoned their goal of making themselves a massive nuisance at the [[Brilliant Star]] [[mithril]] mine. There has been no word of the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] authorising their request for access to the mines, nor any invitation to establish a permanent research station in its depths. There ''was'' a [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Supporting_the_Scholars_of_the_Seventh_Mist\|declaration of Concord supporting their petition]], raised in the Conclave by the [[Grandmaster]] of the [[Unfettered Mind]], '''Eliza''', but it was not supported. The ''Spire of the Seventh Mist'' promised that if such a declaration was raised they would provide a bequest of [[weltsilver]] to the Conclave to be "''delivered to the vaults of the Order most responsible for securing this support''". The support was not actually secured, but the Arbiter of the Spire has still arranged for a box containing 12 ingots of weltsilver to be delivered to Grandmsater Eliza in recognition of their effort - the equivalent of an entire year of the bequest that would have been created if the declaration had passed.		The students at the [[Enchanted#Gazers_and_Star\|Spire of the Seventh Mist]] have not abandoned their goal of making themselves a massive nuisance at the [[Brilliant Star]] [[mithril]] mine. There has been no word of the [[Senate]] authorising their request for access to the mines, nor any invitation to establish a permanent research station in its depths. There ''was'' a [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Supporting_the_Scholars_of_the_Seventh_Mist\|declaration of Concord supporting their petition]], raised in the Conclave by the [[Grandmaster]] of the [[Unfettered Mind]], '''Eliza''', but it was not supported. The ''Spire of the Seventh Mist'' promised that if such a declaration was raised they would provide a bequest of [[weltsilver]] to the Conclave to be "''delivered to the vaults of the Order most responsible for securing this support''". The support was not actually secured, but the Arbiter of the Spire has still arranged for a box containing 12 ingots of weltsilver to be delivered to Grandmsater Eliza in recognition of their effort - the equivalent of an entire year of the bequest that would have been created if the declaration had passed.

	For now, the students of the Seventh Mist are apparently considering their options, still confident that there is much to be learned by unfettered access to the peculiar radiance to be found in the depths of the mithril mine. A letter-writing campaign has apparently been discussed in detail, with the intention of persuading other prominent citizens to support their cause.		For now, the students of the Seventh Mist are apparently considering their options, still confident that there is much to be learned by unfettered access to the peculiar radiance to be found in the depths of the mithril mine. A letter-writing campaign has apparently been discussed in detail, with the intention of persuading other prominent citizens to support their cause.

Thespaceinvader: /* Strongholds and Shrouds */

2025-05-09T16:04:31Z

Strongholds and Shrouds

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	During the Winter Solstice, magical fortifications were raised by Imperial magicians across the Empire. The [[Dripping Echoes of the Fen]] rose in the [[Ossium#Drownbark Forest\|Drownbark Forest]] in [[Ossium]], there to shield the [[Iron Helms]] if the Druj had decided to once again try to reclaim the land. Likewise in dank, cold [[Kallavesa]] the fog lay heavy over [[Kallavesa#Kallavesa_Marsh\|Kallavesa Marsh]] and [[Kallavesa#West_Marsh\|West Marsh]]. In [[Zenith]] the subtle effects of the [[Region_qualities#Nightwoven\|nightwoven]] enhance the potency of the mists that coil and wrap around the unwary. Two [[Forge the Wooden Fastness\|great walls of branch and thicket]] were summoned from the Spring realm in [[Mournwold#Alderly\|Alderly]] and [[Zenith#Lustri\|Lustri]].		During the Winter Solstice, magical fortifications were raised by Imperial magicians across the Empire. The [[Dripping Echoes of the Fen]] rose in the [[Ossium#Drownbark Forest\|Drownbark Forest]] in [[Ossium]], there to shield the [[Iron Helms]] if the Druj had decided to once again try to reclaim the land. Likewise in dank, cold [[Kallavesa]] the fog lay heavy over [[Kallavesa#Kallavesa_Marsh\|Kallavesa Marsh]] and [[Kallavesa#West_Marsh\|West Marsh]]. In [[Zenith]] the subtle effects of the [[Region_qualities#Nightwoven\|nightwoven]] enhance the potency of the mists that coil and wrap around the unwary. Two [[Forge the Wooden Fastness\|great walls of branch and thicket]] were summoned from the Spring realm in [[Mournwold#Alderly\|Alderly]] and [[Zenith#Lustri\|Lustri]].

	Magical [[Drawing the Penumbral Veil\|Penumbral Veils]] still hang over ~~the~~ the Druj territory of [[the Barrens]], the Urizen territory of [[Zenith]], and the League territory of [[Sarvos]]. New shrouds have been raised over the Highborn territory of [[Necropolis]] and the Freeborn territories of [[Madruga]] and [[Segura]]. Rituals that try to divine information about, or scry into, these territories will first need to overcome the power of the veil and the only way to prematurely remove these shrouds is through use of [[Piercing Light of Revelation]]. There may be other veils in place - news of shrouds only comes from places where the Empire has a notable presence.		Magical [[Drawing the Penumbral Veil\|Penumbral Veils]] still hang over the Druj territory of [[the Barrens]], the Urizen territory of [[Zenith]], and the League territory of [[Sarvos]]. New shrouds have been raised over the Highborn territory of [[Necropolis]] and the Freeborn territories of [[Madruga]] and [[Segura]]. Rituals that try to divine information about, or scry into, these territories will first need to overcome the power of the veil and the only way to prematurely remove these shrouds is through use of [[Piercing Light of Revelation]]. There may be other veils in place - news of shrouds only comes from places where the Empire has a notable presence.

	===Whispering Gate===		===Whispering Gate===
	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box><big>'''Covid Restrictions'''</big><br>We often have players come to the make up department for help with wounds and lineage trappings when they're being the subject of Whispers Through the Black Gate.		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box><big>'''Covid Restrictions'''</big><br>We often have players come to the make up department for help with wounds and lineage trappings when they're being the subject of Whispers Through the Black Gate.

Dre at 13:57, 28 November 2024

2024-11-28T13:57:52Z

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	===Twisting Shadows===		===Twisting Shadows===
	* '''The Civil Service has clarified some misunderstandings about the Custodian of the Lost'''		* '''The Civil Service has clarified some misunderstandings about the Custodian of the Lost'''
	Quite some time ago, the [[Zenith#Lustri\|Spire of Twisting Shadows]] in [[Zenith]] was established as a haven and hospital for the treatment of those who had been badly harmed by magical causes. Some suffered from debilitating [[curse\|curses]] which could not be alleviated, but most were the victims of [[astronomancy]] run awry. In Spring 380YE, during the whole "[[Red star\|Red Star Incident]]", the Spire of Twisting Shadows was destroyed. A stop-gap measure was introduced shortly afterwards, when the Imperial Conclave were asked to [[Sorrow_and_death#Replacing_the_Spire_of_Twisting_Shadows\|choose a replacement]] for the Spire, and ~~it's~~ valuable service to the Empire.		Quite some time ago, the [[Zenith#Lustri\|Spire of Twisting Shadows]] in [[Zenith]] was established as a haven and hospital for the treatment of those who had been badly harmed by magical causes. Some suffered from debilitating [[curse\|curses]] which could not be alleviated, but most were the victims of [[astronomancy]] run awry. In Spring 380YE, during the whole "[[Red star\|Red Star Incident]]", the Spire of Twisting Shadows was destroyed. A stop-gap measure was introduced shortly afterwards, when the Imperial Conclave were asked to [[Sorrow_and_death#Replacing_the_Spire_of_Twisting_Shadows\|choose a replacement]] for the Spire, and its valuable service to the Empire.

	Last year, during the Autumn Equinox, a Wintermark coven with the unusual name of ''the Saque Magique'' raised a [[384YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Spire_of_Twisting_Shadows\|Concord]], and were named as the new custodians of the Spire's legacy. This is, of course, extremely irregular and flaunts all the normal rules for an [[Imperial title]]. The Civil Service investigated, and discovered that the role of the Spire of Twisting Shadows as a place where those in need of treatment for magical maladies could find sanctuary was established by the Imperial Senate. The official title is ''Custodian of the Lost'', and disentangling how it is supposed to work has proved to be quite a challenge.		Last year, during the Autumn Equinox, a Wintermark coven with the unusual name of ''the Saque Magique'' raised a [[384YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Spire_of_Twisting_Shadows\|Concord]], and were named as the new custodians of the Spire's legacy. This is, of course, extremely irregular and flaunts all the normal rules for an [[Imperial title]]. The Civil Service investigated, and discovered that the role of the Spire of Twisting Shadows as a place where those in need of treatment for magical maladies could find sanctuary was established by the Imperial Senate. The official title is ''Custodian of the Lost'', and disentangling how it is supposed to work has proved to be quite a challenge.
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	* '''The heralds are available to speak to the following people in particular; Tarik of Ashenhall, Aldwyn of House de Rondell, Adón i Martán i Erigo and the House of the Guilded Vine.'''		* '''The heralds are available to speak to the following people in particular; Tarik of Ashenhall, Aldwyn of House de Rondell, Adón i Martán i Erigo and the House of the Guilded Vine.'''
	* '''Anyone who wishes to ask questions of the heralds is welcome to do so'''		* '''Anyone who wishes to ask questions of the heralds is welcome to do so'''
	The Empire continues to show ~~it’s appreciated~~ for the challenges presented by the Master of the Dragonforge; and so, as the time comes near for another summit, a number of winged messengers flutter into the hands of Imperial citizens knee deep in their attempts to triumph over adversity and earn the favour of the Iron Duke.		The Empire continues to show its appreciation for the challenges presented by the Master of the Dragonforge; and so, as the time comes near for another summit, a number of winged messengers flutter into the hands of Imperial citizens knee deep in their attempts to triumph over adversity and earn the favour of the Iron Duke.

	This summit Revel and his associates summon '''Tono Shartha Riqueza''', '''Eadric of House du Froste''' and '''Dame Aurum de Castellan''' to all receive their challenge scrolls and begin their noble quests. As usual, the Iron Duke’s heralds have paid for the use of a space in Anvil and will be enjoying some ''Dawnish hospitality at House du Lac'', where they can be found on ‘’’Friday evening between the hours of 7 and 9’’’. Anyone who has formal business with the heralds, or simply wishes to enquire about Barien, the Summer realm or challenging the Lord of the Crossroads is welcome to come do so.		This summit Revel and his associates summon '''Tono Shartha Riqueza''', '''Eadric of House du Froste''' and '''Dame Aurum de Castellan''' to all receive their challenge scrolls and begin their noble quests. As usual, the Iron Duke’s heralds have paid for the use of a space in Anvil and will be enjoying some ''Dawnish hospitality at House du Lac'', where they can be found on ‘’’Friday evening between the hours of 7 and 9’’’. Anyone who has formal business with the heralds, or simply wishes to enquire about Barien, the Summer realm or challenging the Lord of the Crossroads is welcome to come do so.

Hailmur: /* Twisting Shadows */

2023-06-30T09:00:36Z

Twisting Shadows

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	Last year, during the Autumn Equinox, a Wintermark coven with the unusual name of ''the Saque Magique'' raised a [[384YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Spire_of_Twisting_Shadows\|Concord]], and were named as the new custodians of the Spire's legacy. This is, of course, extremely irregular and flaunts all the normal rules for an [[Imperial title]]. The Civil Service investigated, and discovered that the role of the Spire of Twisting Shadows as a place where those in need of treatment for magical maladies could find sanctuary was established by the Imperial Senate. The official title is ''Custodian of the Lost'', and disentangling how it is supposed to work has proved to be quite a challenge.		Last year, during the Autumn Equinox, a Wintermark coven with the unusual name of ''the Saque Magique'' raised a [[384YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Spire_of_Twisting_Shadows\|Concord]], and were named as the new custodians of the Spire's legacy. This is, of course, extremely irregular and flaunts all the normal rules for an [[Imperial title]]. The Civil Service investigated, and discovered that the role of the Spire of Twisting Shadows as a place where those in need of treatment for magical maladies could find sanctuary was established by the Imperial Senate. The official title is ''Custodian of the Lost'', and disentangling how it is supposed to work has proved to be quite a challenge.

	The title has a responsibility to help people harmed by magical curses or by exposure to [[astronomancy\|celestial forces]]. They receive a small payment of 2 ~~Crowns~~ each season from bequests made by the families of former patients. They should by rights be appointed by declaration of [[Candidacy]] not [[Concord]]; going forward this will be the legal route to claiming the title.		The title has a responsibility to help people harmed by magical curses or by exposure to [[astronomancy\|celestial forces]]. They receive a small payment of 2 crowns each season from bequests made by the families of former patients. They should by rights be appointed by declaration of [[Candidacy]] not [[Concord]]; going forward this will be the legal route to claiming the title.

	After reviewing the records, and looking closely at recent declarations, the civil service has determined that '''Hammare "Meathammer" Stenning''' is the Custodian of the Lost. The idea that an Imperial title might be held by a spire or coven is unconstitutional.		After reviewing the records, and looking closely at recent declarations, the civil service has determined that '''Hammare "Meathammer" Stenning''' is the Custodian of the Lost. The idea that an Imperial title might be held by a spire or coven is unconstitutional.

Beeswax: /* Lord of the Crossroads */

2023-06-07T13:46:32Z

Lord of the Crossroads

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	* '''They will be in Anvil between 19:00 and 21:00 on Friday'''		* '''They will be in Anvil between 19:00 and 21:00 on Friday'''
	* '''They have challenge scrolls for Tono Shartha Riqueza, Eadric of House du Froste and Dame Aurum de Castellan'''		* '''They have challenge scrolls for Tono Shartha Riqueza, Eadric of House du Froste and Dame Aurum de Castellan'''
	* '''The heralds are available to speak to the following people in particular; Tarik of Ashenhall, Aldwyn of House de Rondell, ~~Adon~~ i ~~Martan~~ i Erigo and the House of the Guilded Vine.'''		* '''The heralds are available to speak to the following people in particular; Tarik of Ashenhall, Aldwyn of House de Rondell, Adón i Martán i Erigo and the House of the Guilded Vine.'''
	* '''Anyone who wishes to ask questions of the heralds is welcome to do so'''		* '''Anyone who wishes to ask questions of the heralds is welcome to do so'''
	The Empire continues to show it’s appreciated for the challenges presented by the Master of the Dragonforge; and so, as the time comes near for another summit, a number of winged messengers flutter into the hands of Imperial citizens knee deep in their attempts to triumph over adversity and earn the favour of the Iron Duke.		The Empire continues to show it’s appreciated for the challenges presented by the Master of the Dragonforge; and so, as the time comes near for another summit, a number of winged messengers flutter into the hands of Imperial citizens knee deep in their attempts to triumph over adversity and earn the favour of the Iron Duke.

Dre at 13:20, 7 June 2023

2023-06-07T13:20:57Z

Beeswax: /* Lord of the Crossroads */

2023-06-07T12:53:04Z

Lord of the Crossroads

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	This summit Revel and his associates summon '''Tono Shartha Riqueza''', '''Eadric of House du Froste''' and '''Dame Aurum de Castellan''' to all receive their challenge scrolls and begin their noble quests. As usual, the Iron Duke’s heralds have paid for the use of a space in Anvil and will be enjoying some ''Dawnish hospitality at House du Lac'', where they can be found on ‘’’Friday evening between the hours of 7 and 9’’’. Anyone who has formal business with the heralds, or simply wishes to enquire about Barien, the Summer realm or challenging the Lord of the Crossroads is welcome to come do so.		This summit Revel and his associates summon '''Tono Shartha Riqueza''', '''Eadric of House du Froste''' and '''Dame Aurum de Castellan''' to all receive their challenge scrolls and begin their noble quests. As usual, the Iron Duke’s heralds have paid for the use of a space in Anvil and will be enjoying some ''Dawnish hospitality at House du Lac'', where they can be found on ‘’’Friday evening between the hours of 7 and 9’’’. Anyone who has formal business with the heralds, or simply wishes to enquire about Barien, the Summer realm or challenging the Lord of the Crossroads is welcome to come do so.

	Revel has sent a number of letters out before the event and so the heralds are around to answer any questions people might have about them - this particularly applies to the '''House of the Guilded Vine''' and '''~~Adon~~ i ~~Martan~~ i Erigo'', but their attendance is not required if everything is in order. The heralds ‘’would’’ on the other hand like to speak to both '''Tarik of Ashenhall''' and '''Aldwyn of House de Rondell''' about their ongoing quests. If for whatever reason anyone who needs to speak to the heralds cannot do so on Friday, they will return on Sunday after the battle to tidy up loose ends.		Revel has sent a number of letters out before the event and so the heralds are around to answer any questions people might have about them - this particularly applies to the '''House of the Guilded Vine''' and '''Adón i Martán i Erigo''', but their attendance is not required if everything is in order. The heralds ‘’would’’ on the other hand like to speak to both '''Tarik of Ashenhall''' and '''Aldwyn of House de Rondell''' about their ongoing quests. If for whatever reason anyone who needs to speak to the heralds cannot do so on Friday, they will return on Sunday after the battle to tidy up loose ends.

	===Sorin's Chastising Touch===		===Sorin's Chastising Touch===

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	Cathan Canae endures, and expects others to do the same. A statue built in a liberated Dawnguard would certainly win her support, but there is an alternative. According to one of her heralds, sent to speak with the [[troubadour\|troubadours]] of [[Dawn]], she would be prepared to grant her favour to the Eastern Sky if the people of Dawn were to align themselves more strongly with her preferred methods of waging war. The troubadours have put their heads together and with the aid of the Civil Service proposed the following [[mandate]] that would honour the Queen of Ice and Darkness,arguably better than any statue,		Cathan Canae endures, and expects others to do the same. A statue built in a liberated Dawnguard would certainly win her support, but there is an alternative. According to one of her heralds, sent to speak with the [[troubadour\|troubadours]] of [[Dawn]], she would be prepared to grant her favour to the Eastern Sky if the people of Dawn were to align themselves more strongly with her preferred methods of waging war. The troubadours have put their heads together and with the aid of the Civil Service proposed the following [[mandate]] that would honour the Queen of Ice and Darkness,arguably better than any statue,
	{{Mandate\|mandate=A great life leaves a legend, and the soul cannot be armoured. When we stand against our enemies, We should do so as an unbreakable wall of ice and adamant. We send (named priest) with 75 doses of liao to spread tales of glorious defence and urge all those who fight beneath our banners to become as immovable as the mountain.\|assembly=Dawn National Assembly}}		{{Mandate\|mandate=A great life leaves a legend, and the soul cannot be armoured. When we stand against our enemies, We should do so as an unbreakable wall of ice and adamant. We send (named priest) with 75 doses of liao to spread tales of glorious defence and urge all those who fight beneath our banners to become as immovable as the mountain.\|assembly=Dawn National Assembly}}
	If this mandate is enacted, then going forward no [[general]] of Dawn will be able to issue the [[Army_orders#Give_Ground\|Give Ground]] or [[Army_orders#Solid_Defence\|Solid Defence]] orders; if they do they will instead default to Army_orders#Heroic Stand\|Heroic Stand]]. They would still be able to issue special defensive orders that arise from qualities or opportunities but in the normal course of a campaign they will attempt to give as little ground as possible when they defend a territory. If this mandate is enacted, Cathan Canae will grant her boon to the Eastern Sky - removing the effects at a later date are likely to incur the eternals displeasure.		If this mandate is enacted, then going forward no [[general]] of Dawn will be able to issue the [[Army_orders#Give_Ground\|Give Ground]] or [[Army_orders#Solid_Defence\|Solid Defence]] orders; if they do they will instead default to [[Army_orders#Heroic Stand\|Heroic Stand]]. They would still be able to issue special defensive orders that arise from qualities or opportunities but in the normal course of a campaign they will attempt to give as little ground as possible when they defend a territory. If this mandate is enacted, Cathan Canae will grant her boon to the Eastern Sky - removing the effects at a later date are likely to incur the eternals displeasure.

	===Surut and the Archmage===		===Surut and the Archmage===
	* '''The eternal Surut has charged folk with tormenting Archmage Ematius'''		* '''The eternal Surut has charged folk with tormenting Archmage Ematius'''