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	*[[The Siege of Ar Eeb]] Summer 813 WK <br>		*[[The Siege of Ar Eeb]] Summer 813 WK <br>

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	==[[Princess Diaries III Party Organisation\|Party Organisation]]==		==[[Princess Diaries III Party Organisation\|Party Organisation]]==

			== Adventures ==
			*[[The Siege of Ar Eeb]] Summer 813 WK <br>

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	{{divbox\|#9CF\|\|A minor point missed from the last session, but included in the scribe notes for the sake of completeness.}}		{{divbox\|#9CF\|\|A minor point missed from the last session, but included in the scribe notes for the sake of completeness.}}

	During the celebrations for Lindur's birthday, at [[Bandorion]] on the slopes of [[Adlanna]], his mother ~~CalimÃ«~~ approached the party to welcome the "distant cousin" who apparently shared the happy day. While the child was obviously tired from travelling and seemed a little absent, she was taken by the resemblance to her own offspring. Indulging a moment of maternal fussing that the confident Lindur had lately become too proud to allow, she took a kerchief and cleaned the smudged, and rather childishly over-done make-up from the child's pretty face.		During the celebrations for Lindur's birthday, at [[Bandorion]] on the slopes of [[Adlanna]], his mother Calimë approached the party to welcome the "distant cousin" who apparently shared the happy day. While the child was obviously tired from travelling and seemed a little absent, she was taken by the resemblance to her own offspring. Indulging a moment of maternal fussing that the confident Lindur had lately become too proud to allow, she took a kerchief and cleaned the smudged, and rather childishly over-done make-up from the child's pretty face.

	With that set right, she rejoined the throng, leaving Clarissa with a piece of smudged cloth, blurring tattoos, and little more of the light gone out of her eyes.		With that set right, she rejoined the throng, leaving Clarissa with a piece of smudged cloth, blurring tattoos, and little more of the light gone out of her eyes.

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	But I shall laugh at this a twelve month hence,<br>		But I shall laugh at this a twelve month hence,<br>
	That they which brought me in my ~~mistressâ€™~~ hate,<br>		That they which brought me in my mistress' hate,<br>
	I live to look upon their tragedy,<br>		I live to look upon their tragedy,<br>
	Well set, ere a fortnight make me older.		Well set, ere a fortnight make me older.
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	Success to the mortal host, writ large in the stars.		Success to the mortal host, writ large in the stars.

	Indeed, ~~Iâ€™ll~~ be no mourner for that news,<br>		Indeed, I'll be no mourner for that news,<br>
	Because they have been my fierce adversaries;<br>		Because they have been my fierce adversaries;<br>
	But still I'll give my all on ~~virtueâ€™s~~ side<br>		But still I'll give my all on virtue's side<br>
	To bar my ~~mistressâ€™s~~ heirs from true descent,		To bar my mistress's heirs from true descent,

	And thus I clothe my naked villainy<br>		And thus I clothe my naked villainy<br>
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	:The primary cabal, consisting of practitioners of a single style of magic, will provide the focussed magical energies through conduits to the First Mage. The First channels the power and pours it through the Focus into the targeted area. They must be able to wield and control the potentially vast quantities of energies, or risk magical burnout (permanent MA loss).		:The primary cabal, consisting of practitioners of a single style of magic, will provide the focussed magical energies through conduits to the First Mage. The First channels the power and pours it through the Focus into the targeted area. They must be able to wield and control the potentially vast quantities of energies, or risk magical burnout (permanent MA loss).
	:The Focus will serve as a passive vessel for the will of the primary cabal, and is not treated as a part of this, or any, cabal. The Focus must have an unbending will, and retain concentration on the target area and target time, or risk insanity or magical burnout (permanent WP and/or MA loss) and the target area spinning off in an uncontrolled fashion through space and time.		:The Focus will serve as a passive vessel for the will of the primary cabal, and is not treated as a part of this, or any, cabal. The Focus must have an unbending will, and retain concentration on the target area and target time, or risk insanity or magical burnout (permanent WP and/or MA loss) and the target area spinning off in an uncontrolled fashion through space and time.
	:The secondary cabal, also of a common magical theme, will provide the impetus to shatter the barriers of time and paradox, while smoothing any wrinkles in the fabric of the universe. They also are responsible for the smooth reintroduction of the area into space at the end of the ritual. This cabal is led by the Second Mage, whose role is one of skill and subtlety, not raw power. A highly skilled Second will reduce the difficulty of the ~~Focusâ€™s~~ task.		:The secondary cabal, also of a common magical theme, will provide the impetus to shatter the barriers of time and paradox, while smoothing any wrinkles in the fabric of the universe. They also are responsible for the smooth reintroduction of the area into space at the end of the ritual. This cabal is led by the Second Mage, whose role is one of skill and subtlety, not raw power. A highly skilled Second will reduce the difficulty of the Focus's task.
	:Additional people may be required if sentient races, rather than just livestock, are to be transported. Representatives of each sentient race must be present at key times in the ritual, as their race is explicitly invoked.		:Additional people may be required if sentient races, rather than just livestock, are to be transported. Representatives of each sentient race must be present at key times in the ritual, as their race is explicitly invoked.

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	:18:00- Research in Guild Library, sleep		:18:00- Research in Guild Library, sleep
	;Wodensday 2 Frost		;Wodensday 2 Frost
	:00:05 Meet ~~Clarissaâ€™s~~ northern cousin Megildur		:00:05 Meet Clarissa's northern cousin Megildur
	:00:30 Summon Inanna on hilltop		:00:30 Summon Inanna on hilltop
	:00:45 Summon Inanna on second hilltop		:00:45 Summon Inanna on second hilltop
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	; Glass		; Glass
	: From [[Orias\|Inanna]], a packet of six shaped amulets, wrapped in a silver ribbon. These amulets allow understanding of the language ''Hiin'' at Rank 6. Hiin is a creole known to many sentient chimerical and shapeshifting creatures, particularly those that have no '~~racialâ€™~~ language. These include Doppelgangers, Gargoyles, Gorgons, Gryphons, Harpies, Naga, Pegasi, Phoenix, Sphinx, and Unicorns. It may also be known by Centaurs, Merfolk, Nymphs, Satyrs, and any other Fae Folk with bestial attributes or shape-shifting abilities. It is not a racial language, so not all individuals of the above races will know this language. Hiin is a secret language on modern Alusia, and will usually not be spoken when non-shapeshifters are present. (''Hiin' or ''Hin'' is elvish for children - it is a language of the younger races, during the time they were being raised from the animals)		: From [[Orias\|Inanna]], a packet of six shaped amulets, wrapped in a silver ribbon. These amulets allow understanding of the language ''Hiin'' at Rank 6. Hiin is a creole known to many sentient chimerical and shapeshifting creatures, particularly those that have no 'racial' language. These include Doppelgangers, Gargoyles, Gorgons, Gryphons, Harpies, Naga, Pegasi, Phoenix, Sphinx, and Unicorns. It may also be known by Centaurs, Merfolk, Nymphs, Satyrs, and any other Fae Folk with bestial attributes or shape-shifting abilities. It is not a racial language, so not all individuals of the above races will know this language. Hiin is a secret language on modern Alusia, and will usually not be spoken when non-shapeshifters are present. (''Hiin' or ''Hin'' is elvish for children - it is a language of the younger races, during the time they were being raised from the animals)
	: Also, Glass has gained a Doppleganger Racial Talent at Rank 0. More detail to be provided privately.		: Also, Glass has gained a Doppleganger Racial Talent at Rank 0. More detail to be provided privately.

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	* Fae influences are a common theme throughout Elvish history, and the religions and mythology are rife with their impact. Currently the 'Old Ways' are banned in Alfheim.		* Fae influences are a common theme throughout Elvish history, and the religions and mythology are rife with their impact. Currently the 'Old Ways' are banned in Alfheim.
	* Alfheim has been under a curse of 'Apathy' since the aftermath of the [[War of Tears]]. The curse was the combined work of 9 demons and was broken in 808 [[In Her Majesty's Somewhat Secret Service#The Curse on Alfheim\|The Curse on Alfheim]].		* Alfheim has been under a curse of 'Apathy' since the aftermath of the [[War of Tears]]. The curse was the combined work of 9 demons and was broken in 808 [[In Her Majesty's Somewhat Secret Service#The Curse on Alfheim\|The Curse on Alfheim]].
	* The Black Books of Prophesy (not to be confused with the [[Scrolls of Kael]]) was one of the curse foci, and also foretold the destruction of Alfheim, triggered by the population falling below a certain point. The philosopher Tangleleaf predicted this threshold being met in the decade 810 ~~â€“~~ 820 WK.		* The Black Books of Prophesy (not to be confused with the [[Scrolls of Kael]]) was one of the curse foci, and also foretold the destruction of Alfheim, triggered by the population falling below a certain point. The philosopher Tangleleaf predicted this threshold being met in the decade 810 - 820 WK.
	* To try and circumvent this prophesy the old Fae spring fertility rites (as per the [[Scrolls of Kael]]) were promoted by [[Lucius]] of [[Ladlaugh]], [[Isil Eth]], [[In_Her_Majesty's_Somewhat_Secret_Service\|Her Majesty's Secret Servants]], and Master Philosopher Tangleleaf (once of [[Alfheim#Erlangene\|The University]] and now [[Ladlaugh]]. The Queen's approval was gained and [[The Rights of Spring\|so many took part]] that tens of thousands of elven babies were born in Vintage 809 WK		* To try and circumvent this prophesy the old Fae spring fertility rites (as per the [[Scrolls of Kael]]) were promoted by [[Lucius]] of [[Ladlaugh]], [[Isil Eth]], [[In_Her_Majesty's_Somewhat_Secret_Service\|Her Majesty's Secret Servants]], and Master Philosopher Tangleleaf (once of [[Alfheim#Erlangene\|The University]] and now [[Ladlaugh]]. The Queen's approval was gained and [[The Rights of Spring\|so many took part]] that tens of thousands of elven babies were born in Vintage 809 WK
	* Alfheim is on the brink of civil war. Many recent guild parties have been involved in trying to reconcile the various contending factions with mixed success: <br>		* Alfheim is on the brink of civil war. Many recent guild parties have been involved in trying to reconcile the various contending factions with mixed success: <br>
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	:06:30- Land at inland Azurian hill country. Rest		:06:30- Land at inland Azurian hill country. Rest
	:10:00 Disturbed by giant lions		:10:00 Disturbed by giant lions
	:14:00 Teleport time ~~â€“~~ Moon >=54 degrees up for 15 minutes in northern Azuria		:14:00 Teleport time - Moon >=54 degrees up for 15 minutes in northern Azuria
	:15:30 Mortimer appears on Adlanna, belatedly followed by Darian and Clarissa (''note timezone shift'')		:15:30 Mortimer appears on Adlanna, belatedly followed by Darian and Clarissa (''note timezone shift'')
	:15:10- Gerald & Amelia wander into the Fae Mists		:15:10- Gerald & Amelia wander into the Fae Mists

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	; Glass		; Glass
	: From [[Orias\|Inanna]], a packet of six shaped amulets, wrapped in a silver ribbon. These amulets allow understanding of the language ''Hiin'' at Rank 6. Hiin is a creole known to many sentient chimerical and shapeshifting creatures, particularly those that have no ~~â€˜racialâ€™~~ language. These include Doppelgangers, Gargoyles, Gorgons, Gryphons, Harpies, Naga, Pegasi, Phoenix, Sphinx, and Unicorns. It may also be known by Centaurs, Merfolk, Nymphs, Satyrs, and any other Fae Folk with bestial attributes or shape-shifting abilities. It is not a racial language, so not all individuals of the above races will know this language. Hiin is a secret language on modern Alusia, and will usually not be spoken when non-shapeshifters are present. (''Hiin' or ''Hin'' is elvish for children - it is a language of the younger races, during the time they were being raised from the animals)		: From [[Orias\|Inanna]], a packet of six shaped amulets, wrapped in a silver ribbon. These amulets allow understanding of the language ''Hiin'' at Rank 6. Hiin is a creole known to many sentient chimerical and shapeshifting creatures, particularly those that have no 'racialâ€™ language. These include Doppelgangers, Gargoyles, Gorgons, Gryphons, Harpies, Naga, Pegasi, Phoenix, Sphinx, and Unicorns. It may also be known by Centaurs, Merfolk, Nymphs, Satyrs, and any other Fae Folk with bestial attributes or shape-shifting abilities. It is not a racial language, so not all individuals of the above races will know this language. Hiin is a secret language on modern Alusia, and will usually not be spoken when non-shapeshifters are present. (''Hiin' or ''Hin'' is elvish for children - it is a language of the younger races, during the time they were being raised from the animals)
	: Also, Glass has gained a Doppleganger Racial Talent at Rank 0. More detail to be provided privately.		: Also, Glass has gained a Doppleganger Racial Talent at Rank 0. More detail to be provided privately.

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	After some slight introductions MÄrtanda points out that she is loath to trust us, as Mortimer is sporting a note saying "Read Me" on his aura, in her own hand writing, and she is rather frank that she wishes to overthrow the Consociation "overlords".		After some slight introductions MÄrtanda points out that she is loath to trust us, as Mortimer is sporting a note saying "Read Me" on his aura, in her own hand writing, and she is rather frank that she wishes to overthrow the Consociation "overlords".

	Reasoning that she left the message in head via [[Orias]], Mortimer let her into his internal library. He finds himself escorting a young, pretty, slightly near-sighted and bookish looking human woman, who respectfully remove her slippers. We reason it out that she is the "E" in the note, and the [[Famous_Maryn_People#Katilya_Eleniel\|Eleniel]] who authored the ~~ArthaÅ›~~-Ästra during the reign of first Maryn Queen [[Famous_Maryn_People#Calathiel Marya\|Calathiel]].		Reasoning that she left the message in head via [[Orias]], Mortimer let her into his internal library. He finds himself escorting a young, pretty, slightly near-sighted and bookish looking human woman, who respectfully remove her slippers. We reason it out that she is the "E" in the note, and the [[Famous_Maryn_People#Katilya_Eleniel\|Eleniel]] who authored the Arthas-Ästra during the reign of first Maryn Queen [[Famous_Maryn_People#Calathiel Marya\|Calathiel]].

	The package contains three of her published works; The Ascension of Non-sentients, the ~~ArthaÅ›~~-Ästra, and the Book of Umbral shade. We've see the effects of the first three now; the uplifted species of the [[Maryn_Races\|Hiin]] , the bureaucracy of the consociation, and the shadowy figure of MÄrtanda that stands before us that once was the quiet, determined Eleniel.		The package contains three of her published works; The Ascension of Non-sentients, the Arthas-Ästra, and the Book of Umbral shade. We've see the effects of the first three now; the uplifted species of the [[Maryn_Races\|Hiin]] , the bureaucracy of the consociation, and the shadowy figure of MÄrtanda that stands before us that once was the quiet, determined Eleniel.

	However, the fourth book is a collection of case studies and optimistic projection for the elevation of Immortals to the state of transcendence, either through terrible or wonderful release of energy. She apparently was planning to write this book, and Orias and Mortimer between them have allowed to skip 25,000 years of research. Eleniel takes a copy from package, mysteriously leaving one behind and their brief communion is over.		However, the fourth book is a collection of case studies and optimistic projection for the elevation of Immortals to the state of transcendence, either through terrible or wonderful release of energy. She apparently was planning to write this book, and Orias and Mortimer between them have allowed to skip 25,000 years of research. Eleniel takes a copy from package, mysteriously leaving one behind and their brief communion is over.
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	Not wanting to be executed in her stead, and fearing Amitraghata's fire control is not very fine, Darian uses the vestments to Shadowwalk the entire party to safety. Along with the entire hilltop. However, in his excitement, he forgets to move himself, and ends up having a slightly strained conversation with former queen. There is a lot of orders being given and not quite accepted, we eventually get Darian back, with a present that he promised to give to MÄrtanda, and we return "little Amy" to her mistress's keeping.		Not wanting to be executed in her stead, and fearing Amitraghata's fire control is not very fine, Darian uses the vestments to Shadowwalk the entire party to safety. Along with the entire hilltop. However, in his excitement, he forgets to move himself, and ends up having a slightly strained conversation with former queen. There is a lot of orders being given and not quite accepted, we eventually get Darian back, with a present that he promised to give to MÄrtanda, and we return "little Amy" to her mistress's keeping.

	We spend a little time on the displaced hilltop, which is now south of the equator, and discuss how we can put the "crazy plan" into action, and whether need to include MÄrtanda. Despite us talking about some very dangerous topics ~~DakÅ›a~~ seems entirely open to helping, though remembering how "intense" her fellow Aditya can be, she thinks she might help us too. We study the "present", and having determined it's a box shielding a tear in reality that is pouring forth life-infused light and would be less than healthy for an "Umbral Shade" to open, we deliver it with a full warning (and it placed on a neighbouring hill). MÄrtanda isn't surprised by such things any more, but seems open to the "crazy plan" and proposes "tagging along" with Darian as he fills in for her in the Secondary Collective.		We spend a little time on the displaced hilltop, which is now south of the equator, and discuss how we can put the "crazy plan" into action, and whether need to include MÄrtanda. Despite us talking about some very dangerous topics Daksa seems entirely open to helping, though remembering how "intense" her fellow Aditya can be, she thinks she might help us too. We study the "present", and having determined it's a box shielding a tear in reality that is pouring forth life-infused light and would be less than healthy for an "Umbral Shade" to open, we deliver it with a full warning (and it placed on a neighbouring hill). MÄrtanda isn't surprised by such things any more, but seems open to the "crazy plan" and proposes "tagging along" with Darian as he fills in for her in the Secondary Collective.

	This settled, she "invites" her sister Aditya to stay until the ritual, and we jaunt back to Kalinga and break down the plan for Queen Brihadhra and King Ben. The Queen sees an opportunity to sue for peace and add the Kalinga dharmic energy to the ritual (also ensuring that Kilinga isn't left behind) and send Princess Malia back with us to open negotiations.		This settled, she "invites" her sister Aditya to stay until the ritual, and we jaunt back to Kalinga and break down the plan for Queen Brihadhra and King Ben. The Queen sees an opportunity to sue for peace and add the Kalinga dharmic energy to the ritual (also ensuring that Kilinga isn't left behind) and send Princess Malia back with us to open negotiations.
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	: From [[Orias\|Inanna]], a large history book wrapped in a silver ribbon, 'borrowed' from a library in Alfheim, and containing a short chapter on the [[Maryn Consociation]], along with other early and middle Bronze Age history. There is a sidebar on [[Maryn Dharma]].		: From [[Orias\|Inanna]], a large history book wrapped in a silver ribbon, 'borrowed' from a library in Alfheim, and containing a short chapter on the [[Maryn Consociation]], along with other early and middle Bronze Age history. There is a sidebar on [[Maryn Dharma]].
	:Also, a small cold-iron chest has been deposited in his metaphoric library, just outside the locked cabinet with empty shelves. A key (to the cabinet) tied to a black ribbon rests on top of the box, beside a brief hand-written note: ''You are less likely to be tempted by this knowledge than most. As a favour, I ask you to keep it hidden, in case they find me again. E''. If he chooses to open the sealed chest, more detail will be provided privately. '''Update1:''' Halflings are inquisitive. The chest contains a lead sheet (?) wrapped package that appears to contain one large or two medium sized books. Package has not been opened. '''Update2''': Having invited Martanda aka [[Famous_Maryn_People#Katilya_Eleniel\|Katilya Eleniel]] to view the package contents (and revising to whom the "E" of the note refers): It contains four slender volumes. 1) Folio/notes from the ~~ArthaÅ›~~-Ästra, 2) a treatise on the ascension of lesser races (i.e. how to raise non-sentient beings to sentience), 3) a treatise on Umbral Shade, and 4) a book (not yet written at this point in Maryn history) concerning Ascension (with a capital "A") and containing multiple case studies.		:Also, a small cold-iron chest has been deposited in his metaphoric library, just outside the locked cabinet with empty shelves. A key (to the cabinet) tied to a black ribbon rests on top of the box, beside a brief hand-written note: ''You are less likely to be tempted by this knowledge than most. As a favour, I ask you to keep it hidden, in case they find me again. E''. If he chooses to open the sealed chest, more detail will be provided privately. '''Update1:''' Halflings are inquisitive. The chest contains a lead sheet (?) wrapped package that appears to contain one large or two medium sized books. Package has not been opened. '''Update2''': Having invited Martanda aka [[Famous_Maryn_People#Katilya_Eleniel\|Katilya Eleniel]] to view the package contents (and revising to whom the "E" of the note refers): It contains four slender volumes. 1) Folio/notes from the Arthas-Ästra, 2) a treatise on the ascension of lesser races (i.e. how to raise non-sentient beings to sentience), 3) a treatise on Umbral Shade, and 4) a book (not yet written at this point in Maryn history) concerning Ascension (with a capital "A") and containing multiple case studies.

	== Award Nominations ==		== Award Nominations ==

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	The southern river valley is clearly densely populated, with numerous small villages, and we soon see a walled city. Within the walls are brightly lit buildings that we conclude must be palaces and temples, while outside spills a tide of single level dwellings. We land and approach the lively, if squat and rather gamey, outskirts of the city and see groups of figures moving around, boisterously greeting each other, merging, and splitting up. We get close enough to see that the are [[Maryn_Races#Vanara\|Vanara]], simian humanoids about 6 foot tall and dressed. Well, some only bothered with belts, and pants seemed optional, but others were in full robes.		The southern river valley is clearly densely populated, with numerous small villages, and we soon see a walled city. Within the walls are brightly lit buildings that we conclude must be palaces and temples, while outside spills a tide of single level dwellings. We land and approach the lively, if squat and rather gamey, outskirts of the city and see groups of figures moving around, boisterously greeting each other, merging, and splitting up. We get close enough to see that the are [[Maryn_Races#Vanara\|Vanara]], simian humanoids about 6 foot tall and dressed. Well, some only bothered with belts, and pants seemed optional, but others were in full robes.

	Despite the variety in dress, the appearance of a couple of Elven, or at least Elf-like, figures was universal. Once in the range of their night vision (about 50') the jovial figures flung themselves down, some rather unsteadily, in a practised and instinctual gesture of obeisance. The few words we hear are panicked and fearful. We walk past, double back, and out of sight so we can "humanise" ~~IsilwÃ¡n~~ with an illusion and Mortimer takes a more hobbitish appearance. Our second attempt to pass discretely is much more successful with those we pass merely kneeling and muttering resentfully about "overlords".		Despite the variety in dress, the appearance of a couple of Elven, or at least Elf-like, figures was universal. Once in the range of their night vision (about 50') the jovial figures flung themselves down, some rather unsteadily, in a practised and instinctual gesture of obeisance. The few words we hear are panicked and fearful. We walk past, double back, and out of sight so we can "humanise" Isilwán with an illusion and Mortimer takes a more hobbitish appearance. Our second attempt to pass discretely is much more successful with those we pass merely kneeling and muttering resentfully about "overlords".

	We proceed up to the gates, where two burly Vanara guards in light bronze armour bring themselves even more to attention and present their heavy spears across their bodies with their palms up, in a stance with is partially inviting inspection and virtually disarming themselves. We express our wish to enter the city and they notify the inner guards with a quick "Someone's coming! Now!" and we kindly pause long enough for the group on the other side of the gate to get themselves into a fit state.		We proceed up to the gates, where two burly Vanara guards in light bronze armour bring themselves even more to attention and present their heavy spears across their bodies with their palms up, in a stance with is partially inviting inspection and virtually disarming themselves. We express our wish to enter the city and they notify the inner guards with a quick "Someone's coming! Now!" and we kindly pause long enough for the group on the other side of the gate to get themselves into a fit state.
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	They also spot two colleged Vanara, both Celestial '''Very Dark''' and having 100% Taint Level. We really haven't figured out what that means, but it makes Darien nervous.		They also spot two colleged Vanara, both Celestial '''Very Dark''' and having 100% Taint Level. We really haven't figured out what that means, but it makes Darien nervous.

	On the basis that we are totally out of our depth in this culture and wish to be asked as few awkward questions as possible, Mortimer suggest that we imply strongly that we are members of an ancient order of [[Order of Kohath\|inquisitorial busybodies]] on the basis that he has the memories of a member and while it's possible that they no longer exist, their style and tradition of travelling in "Stars" of five is likely to have lived on. ~~IsilwÃ¡n~~'s human Illusion is maintained for the time being.		On the basis that we are totally out of our depth in this culture and wish to be asked as few awkward questions as possible, Mortimer suggest that we imply strongly that we are members of an ancient order of [[Order of Kohath\|inquisitorial busybodies]] on the basis that he has the memories of a member and while it's possible that they no longer exist, their style and tradition of travelling in "Stars" of five is likely to have lived on. Isilwán's human Illusion is maintained for the time being.

	It's quite late in the morning when the curtain our chamber is lightly jangled in lieu of knocking and we receive a visitor. It's the Courtier that was DA'd last night, who is a confident and very professional woman in her mid-40's dressed in a very light, but very Elven style of dress. She greets us warmly, and doesn't seem remotely alarmed that we have appeared unannounced and are full of rather blunt questions.		It's quite late in the morning when the curtain our chamber is lightly jangled in lieu of knocking and we receive a visitor. It's the Courtier that was DA'd last night, who is a confident and very professional woman in her mid-40's dressed in a very light, but very Elven style of dress. She greets us warmly, and doesn't seem remotely alarmed that we have appeared unannounced and are full of rather blunt questions.
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	If she's thrown by our garments and accents, she hides it excellently, but she does quip about whether the capital has moved Northwest (towards either the Drow or Alfheim) since they were last updated. She offers to show us around "the departments" - making a number of mysterious comments about the "native departments" and the (Vanaran?) King as well as "not needing to disturb the Mara". Her own speech is a puzzling fusion of Elvish, Eldaran, and Drow, as are the signs around the departments, but between the party we are able to manage.		If she's thrown by our garments and accents, she hides it excellently, but she does quip about whether the capital has moved Northwest (towards either the Drow or Alfheim) since they were last updated. She offers to show us around "the departments" - making a number of mysterious comments about the "native departments" and the (Vanaran?) King as well as "not needing to disturb the Mara". Her own speech is a puzzling fusion of Elvish, Eldaran, and Drow, as are the signs around the departments, but between the party we are able to manage.

	We randomly choose the Dept. of Agriculture, on the basis that we know they have crops and the impacts of meteorites might make it into crop reports. We are lead there semi-directly, but making sure we see a number of rooms with people scribing furiously in them. The Dept. of Horoscopy is particularly packed, with new hires (younger than the average 35 to 65 years of age the rest seem to be) and extra desks, so we make sure we squint at random pieces of paper, arbitrarily request that some are copied (an annotated star chart in particular, feauring a rogue or totally erroneous feature), and generally make a ominous nuisance of ourselves. The bureaucrats are magnificently composed for the most part, until one looks at ~~IsilwÃ¡n~~, blanches, and flees the room.		We randomly choose the Dept. of Agriculture, on the basis that we know they have crops and the impacts of meteorites might make it into crop reports. We are lead there semi-directly, but making sure we see a number of rooms with people scribing furiously in them. The Dept. of Horoscopy is particularly packed, with new hires (younger than the average 35 to 65 years of age the rest seem to be) and extra desks, so we make sure we squint at random pieces of paper, arbitrarily request that some are copied (an annotated star chart in particular, feauring a rogue or totally erroneous feature), and generally make a ominous nuisance of ourselves. The bureaucrats are magnificently composed for the most part, until one looks at Isilwán, blanches, and flees the room.

	Apparently the illusion was not sufficient, and a spot of eavesdropping when the our host is informed is rather revealing.		Apparently the illusion was not sufficient, and a spot of eavesdropping when the our host is informed is rather revealing.
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	From this point, our host is very nearly as composed as before, but the bulk of her attention is clearly focussing on ~~IsilwÃ¡n~~. Before this point, the hobbits in the party were politely acknowledged when they drew attention to themselves, but from this stage they are clearly not the priority.		From this point, our host is very nearly as composed as before, but the bulk of her attention is clearly focussing on Isilwán. Before this point, the hobbits in the party were politely acknowledged when they drew attention to themselves, but from this stage they are clearly not the priority.

	Once we make it through the Dept. of Education to the Dept. of Agriculture and have rifled through some more piles of paper, several facets of the culture (or at least bureauculture) and the information we seek have made themselves apparent.		Once we make it through the Dept. of Education to the Dept. of Agriculture and have rifled through some more piles of paper, several facets of the culture (or at least bureauculture) and the information we seek have made themselves apparent.
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	We are sitting down to lunch to analyse the findings of our inpromptu audit, when we are spectacularly interrupted. A flaming Elven figure lights on the roof across the courtyard of our 3rd floor room. It flexes, poses in a relatively masculine way in slab-like golden armour, and clenches his blazing fists and freezes. A short while later, an animated column of water sluices out of the room on our level and curves back over the eaves to form into another figure. This one makes a small performance of brushing the water off of his magically sodden clothing, and also stops, as if waiting. The fiery one changes poses, but nothing very tactical appears to be happining. Given the weirdly theatrical nature of their manner, we do little to provoke them beyond a few DAs. Mortimer is able to determine that both are aligned to a power, which is Dharma, but they are, in his words, "eating the same hat."		We are sitting down to lunch to analyse the findings of our inpromptu audit, when we are spectacularly interrupted. A flaming Elven figure lights on the roof across the courtyard of our 3rd floor room. It flexes, poses in a relatively masculine way in slab-like golden armour, and clenches his blazing fists and freezes. A short while later, an animated column of water sluices out of the room on our level and curves back over the eaves to form into another figure. This one makes a small performance of brushing the water off of his magically sodden clothing, and also stops, as if waiting. The fiery one changes poses, but nothing very tactical appears to be happining. Given the weirdly theatrical nature of their manner, we do little to provoke them beyond a few DAs. Mortimer is able to determine that both are aligned to a power, which is Dharma, but they are, in his words, "eating the same hat."

	A moment after ~~IsilwÃ¡n~~'s magical eavesdropping awareness is triggered, and dark, feminine figure drops from above to hang in the air in the centre of the courtyard. The fiery figure crosses from the roof opposite us, to the one on our left and then he and watery figure moves to our balcony and dramatically hold the already open shutters to our room.		A moment after Isilwán's magical eavesdropping awareness is triggered, and dark, feminine figure drops from above to hang in the air in the centre of the courtyard. The fiery figure crosses from the roof opposite us, to the one on our left and then he and watery figure moves to our balcony and dramatically hold the already open shutters to our room.

	The Mara Manas swept into the room, cloak billowing and with an expression of distain and clear displeasure. She is intensely offended that ~~IsilwÃ¡n~~ did not present herself to her and go "through channels". ~~IsilwÃ¡n~~'s attempts to explain that we weren't sure that she was the best person to approach about trivial reports of stars falling from the skies do not do anything to curry favour since she is administratively "the best person" in the province and that there are categorically '''no meteors'''. The fact that we are being sponsored by Inanna means nothing to her, and she is assumed to be some minor courtier in [[Maryn_Kingdoms#Savira\|Savira]]. We are invited to leave.		The Mara Manas swept into the room, cloak billowing and with an expression of distain and clear displeasure. She is intensely offended that Isilwán did not present herself to her and go "through channels". Isilwán's attempts to explain that we weren't sure that she was the best person to approach about trivial reports of stars falling from the skies do not do anything to curry favour since she is administratively "the best person" in the province and that there are categorically '''no meteors'''. The fact that we are being sponsored by Inanna means nothing to her, and she is assumed to be some minor courtier in [[Maryn_Kingdoms#Savira\|Savira]]. We are invited to leave.

	On the basis that the still Wanderer Magic-frazzled ~~IsilwÃ¡n~~ is flailing with an unfamilar language and customs, the rest of the party are not likely to be suffered to speak, and smoke is rising from the ground where the Mara is standing, scraps of dignity are gathered and we retreat. She lets us leave with a promise that "If your mistress does not present herself to make reparations within a week, I will come and find her."		On the basis that the still Wanderer Magic-frazzled Isilwán is flailing with an unfamilar language and customs, the rest of the party are not likely to be suffered to speak, and smoke is rising from the ground where the Mara is standing, scraps of dignity are gathered and we retreat. She lets us leave with a promise that "If your mistress does not present herself to make reparations within a week, I will come and find her."

	Mortimer had determined that the Mara's college provided her with the title "Fell Sorceress of the Mind and Soul" We flee [[Ancient Ujjain\|Ujjain]] and decide try and find more more information from the common Vanara on the "road" to Savia, the capital of the [[Maryn_Consociation\|Maryn Consociation]]. Sadly, this leaves Darien, Gerald, and ~~IsilwÃ¡n~~ disguised as Vanaran porters, while Mortimer and Amelia work the legendary Hobbit mojo of "getting along with folks".		Mortimer had determined that the Mara's college provided her with the title "Fell Sorceress of the Mind and Soul" We flee [[Ancient Ujjain\|Ujjain]] and decide try and find more more information from the common Vanara on the "road" to Savia, the capital of the [[Maryn_Consociation\|Maryn Consociation]]. Sadly, this leaves Darien, Gerald, and Isilwán disguised as Vanaran porters, while Mortimer and Amelia work the legendary Hobbit mojo of "getting along with folks".

	Having flown a north distance out of the city (also upriver as this river/lake chains's source flows from the mountains south of and backtracks north, east, then south across to the other side of the sub-continent) we stop, adjust our appearance and approach a village just as the afternoon deluge starts up. There are no inns or hostlers in the village, and little in the way of civic buildings beyond a small fertility shrine, decorated with statues of gravid Vanara and heaped with offering of fruit. However, the first inhabitants we speak to are extremely happy to give us shelter. Sadly, as they are simple, rural folk (and, let's face it, covered with damp monkey-fur) packed into a small, mud-daubed hut in high humidity, some of the party cannot enjoy the hospitality to it's fullest.		Having flown a north distance out of the city (also upriver as this river/lake chains's source flows from the mountains south of and backtracks north, east, then south across to the other side of the sub-continent) we stop, adjust our appearance and approach a village just as the afternoon deluge starts up. There are no inns or hostlers in the village, and little in the way of civic buildings beyond a small fertility shrine, decorated with statues of gravid Vanara and heaped with offering of fruit. However, the first inhabitants we speak to are extremely happy to give us shelter. Sadly, as they are simple, rural folk (and, let's face it, covered with damp monkey-fur) packed into a small, mud-daubed hut in high humidity, some of the party cannot enjoy the hospitality to it's fullest.
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	~~IsilwÃ¡n~~ is either starting crack under the strain, or has actually made a breakthrough. She wants to move the entire land-mass one Great year forward into the modern age, explaining it's absence from contemporary maps and saving the lives of millions. There is some suspicion, candidly enough even from her, that she's largely doing it to be the centre of attention, but we have to return home somehow. Since walking back doesn't appeal maybe we can hitch a ride?		Isilwán is either starting crack under the strain, or has actually made a breakthrough. She wants to move the entire land-mass one Great year forward into the modern age, explaining it's absence from contemporary maps and saving the lives of millions. There is some suspicion, candidly enough even from her, that she's largely doing it to be the centre of attention, but we have to return home somehow. Since walking back doesn't appeal maybe we can hitch a ride?

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	Drawing closer to the 40' walls of Savira, it becomes obvious that they are artistically rippled and curved in ways that no military scientist would consider wise, but is none-the-less very attractive. It is obvious that the sizeable percentage of the land within is given over to beautiful temples or palaces. We are ushered through the gates, and hurriedly met by a bureaucratic delegation who are clearly quite agitated that they got less warning than four hours that it took us to get along the road. However, the appearance of a somewhat dazed-looking IsilwÃ n from the coach galvanised the group still further and the attendant Dawon immediately clear a path "up-town", scattering peoples and vehicles by leaping into the centre of each intersection and roaring hugely. They seem to be enjoying this exercise, but everyone else seemed slightly green and the onager are whipped to unheard-of speeds through the suddenly cleared streets.		Drawing closer to the 40' walls of Savira, it becomes obvious that they are artistically rippled and curved in ways that no military scientist would consider wise, but is none-the-less very attractive. It is obvious that the sizeable percentage of the land within is given over to beautiful temples or palaces. We are ushered through the gates, and hurriedly met by a bureaucratic delegation who are clearly quite agitated that they got less warning than four hours that it took us to get along the road. However, the appearance of a somewhat dazed-looking IsilwÃ n from the coach galvanised the group still further and the attendant Dawon immediately clear a path "up-town", scattering peoples and vehicles by leaping into the centre of each intersection and roaring hugely. They seem to be enjoying this exercise, but everyone else seemed slightly green and the onager are whipped to unheard-of speeds through the suddenly cleared streets.

	The carriage arrives abruptly at a glassy, modestly sized tower, with a small garden and a pond with haltered Unicorn grazing next to it. IsilwÃ n, and her baggage (which it seems that rest of the party has suddenly been promoted to) are escorted inside, and she is introduced to the The Gracious Mother, styling herself as "Lady ~~AunÃ©e~~" for reasons that are not immediately obvious to the party. The Gracious Mother receives an assurance that the modest lodgings are suitable and promises to request an audience with the Queen with all possible decorum, as well as inform the diplomatic representatives from her apparent origin. The "flunkies" on both sides exchange a series of coded glances, largely indicating the new arrival is here for "her health" and to keep her away from unsavoury elements.		The carriage arrives abruptly at a glassy, modestly sized tower, with a small garden and a pond with haltered Unicorn grazing next to it. IsilwÃ n, and her baggage (which it seems that rest of the party has suddenly been promoted to) are escorted inside, and she is introduced to the The Gracious Mother, styling herself as "Lady Aunée" for reasons that are not immediately obvious to the party. The Gracious Mother receives an assurance that the modest lodgings are suitable and promises to request an audience with the Queen with all possible decorum, as well as inform the diplomatic representatives from her apparent origin. The "flunkies" on both sides exchange a series of coded glances, largely indicating the new arrival is here for "her health" and to keep her away from unsavoury elements.

	===Tea on the Terrace===		===Tea on the Terrace===
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	The party then collapses for a time, before a human functionary is heard approaching (the acoutics are impressive, and the passage seems to shift as needed to get the august personage traversing it to the right destination) and delivers an invitation to afternoon tea with their Excellencies, Deimakius and Taurnil Arandil; the Seleskian (the Drow Satrapy on the Western border of the Consociation) and Alfheim Ambassador respectively. There is a spirited attempt at getting the "monkey-smell" out from our best clothes, and IsilwÃ n was lead to bathe in the pond we saw approaching the tower, though the Unicorn had thankfully been stabled and somehow there were now shrubs enclosing the glade. The soap-tolerant fish were a puzzle though.		The party then collapses for a time, before a human functionary is heard approaching (the acoutics are impressive, and the passage seems to shift as needed to get the august personage traversing it to the right destination) and delivers an invitation to afternoon tea with their Excellencies, Deimakius and Taurnil Arandil; the Seleskian (the Drow Satrapy on the Western border of the Consociation) and Alfheim Ambassador respectively. There is a spirited attempt at getting the "monkey-smell" out from our best clothes, and IsilwÃ n was lead to bathe in the pond we saw approaching the tower, though the Unicorn had thankfully been stabled and somehow there were now shrubs enclosing the glade. The soap-tolerant fish were a puzzle though.

	Mid-afternoon "Lady ~~AunÃ©e~~" took tea on the balcony with the gracious gentlmen, while her food-taster hovered nearby and the others arranged themselves around trestle tables, waiting for an opportunity to help their mistress with some finer point of reality or suchlike. They are most forthcoming with advice and warnings about speaking to the local... ...nobility is apparently the wrong word. They frankly describe the Maryn Court as being functionally godlike and advised either approaching them on their own deific terms, acquiesce instantly to anyone, or by gaining the stewardship of either of their mighty Empires as protection.		Mid-afternoon "Lady Aunée" took tea on the balcony with the gracious gentlmen, while her food-taster hovered nearby and the others arranged themselves around trestle tables, waiting for an opportunity to help their mistress with some finer point of reality or suchlike. They are most forthcoming with advice and warnings about speaking to the local... ...nobility is apparently the wrong word. They frankly describe the Maryn Court as being functionally godlike and advised either approaching them on their own deific terms, acquiesce instantly to anyone, or by gaining the stewardship of either of their mighty Empires as protection.

	Neither seems enchanted with the prospect however, and as they casually assay the meta-physical abilities of the "help" (Glass the Chameleonic Food-taster, Amelia the World-Breaking Pharmacist, Darian the Shadow Healer, and Mortimer the Slightly-Infused-with-The-Light Tutor) they are apprehended the odd notion that "Lady ~~AunÃ©e~~" was herself coying concealing her true, daemonic nature. They were good sports about however, and Deimakius didn't even call his pacted (Marchosias, again) Temporal Adept(?) out of his suddenly still trance-state to show off. They are obviously a home in the setting and with each other, as through the interview they casually fence regarding the origin of the "recently ascended" and which one is "one of your lot". Deimakius was a striking ebony figure, dressed in severe black attire, while Taurnil Arandil wore the traditional blue, white, and gold of the northern capital.		Neither seems enchanted with the prospect however, and as they casually assay the meta-physical abilities of the "help" (Glass the Chameleonic Food-taster, Amelia the World-Breaking Pharmacist, Darian the Shadow Healer, and Mortimer the Slightly-Infused-with-The-Light Tutor) they are apprehended the odd notion that "Lady Aunée" was herself coying concealing her true, daemonic nature. They were good sports about however, and Deimakius didn't even call his pacted (Marchosias, again) Temporal Adept(?) out of his suddenly still trance-state to show off. They are obviously a home in the setting and with each other, as through the interview they casually fence regarding the origin of the "recently ascended" and which one is "one of your lot". Deimakius was a striking ebony figure, dressed in severe black attire, while Taurnil Arandil wore the traditional blue, white, and gold of the northern capital.

	We collect a pretty complete picture of the numbers of Elves in the Consociation, which is rather slight for a civilisation, if not for a pantheon. There are maybe 60 in the capital and another 12 making up the triumvirates that rule each of the regions. Feeling slightly more to have a handle on things, but not what would be done next, the party talk the young IsilwÃ n to summon her patron, despite her misgivings about his local incarnation appearing on the back of rather doomed and unlucky onager.		We collect a pretty complete picture of the numbers of Elves in the Consociation, which is rather slight for a civilisation, if not for a pantheon. There are maybe 60 in the capital and another 12 making up the triumvirates that rule each of the regions. Feeling slightly more to have a handle on things, but not what would be done next, the party talk the young IsilwÃ n to summon her patron, despite her misgivings about his local incarnation appearing on the back of rather doomed and unlucky onager.
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	We are then joined by Princess Malia, Queen Brihadhra's daughter, who is dressed in relatively plain robes which Clarissa interprets as a rebellion against the eye-straining opulence of rest of the court. (The rolled plaits on either side of her head might be a bit much, though.) She pleads with us to to be taken south, confirm that our speculative itinerary has been getting a wide airing. She is a pleasant lass, but when we ask if we should be concerned about alarming anyone in the court, she's that no-one here would miss her and it was best not to trouble them.		We are then joined by Princess Malia, Queen Brihadhra's daughter, who is dressed in relatively plain robes which Clarissa interprets as a rebellion against the eye-straining opulence of rest of the court. (The rolled plaits on either side of her head might be a bit much, though.) She pleads with us to to be taken south, confirm that our speculative itinerary has been getting a wide airing. She is a pleasant lass, but when we ask if we should be concerned about alarming anyone in the court, she's that no-one here would miss her and it was best not to trouble them.

	Also, she managed to give Amelia a sharp, if temporary, sense of peril while she (Malia, not Amelia) has her back to her. She is a [[Magic_Training#Mind\|Fell Sorceress]] but not yet very powerful, and completely unpacted according to Mortimer, so we're not sure why. In any case, "Lady ~~AunÃ©e~~" is quite sympathetic to her plight and family reunions (not too mention diplomatic access) are the order of the day, so we promise to do what we can.		Also, she managed to give Amelia a sharp, if temporary, sense of peril while she (Malia, not Amelia) has her back to her. She is a [[Magic_Training#Mind\|Fell Sorceress]] but not yet very powerful, and completely unpacted according to Mortimer, so we're not sure why. In any case, "Lady Aunée" is quite sympathetic to her plight and family reunions (not too mention diplomatic access) are the order of the day, so we promise to do what we can.

	After Marlia leaves and we are graced with the consecutive company of a over-trained, posturing bully (or [[Last_Maryn_Court\|Marut]]), and vapid, shallow, and viscous gossip (or [[Last_Maryn_Court\|Vasu]]). They clearly just visiting to score points on their fellows and we have to chivvy them out before "Lady ~~AunÃ©e~~" is overcome by the [[Sanctuary_Governors_Palace\|dubious nostalgia]] of it all.		After Marlia leaves and we are graced with the consecutive company of a over-trained, posturing bully (or [[Last_Maryn_Court\|Marut]]), and vapid, shallow, and viscous gossip (or [[Last_Maryn_Court\|Vasu]]). They clearly just visiting to score points on their fellows and we have to chivvy them out before "Lady Aunée" is overcome by the [[Sanctuary_Governors_Palace\|dubious nostalgia]] of it all.

	* Clarissa and Mortimer do a double [[#An_Astrology_Reading\|Astrology reading]].		* Clarissa and Mortimer do a double [[#An_Astrology_Reading\|Astrology reading]].
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	At some point during this time it is pointed out that it's necessary that an entity with "unbending will" is required to act the focus for the day long		At some point during this time it is pointed out that it's necessary that an entity with "unbending will" is required to act the focus for the day long
	ritual. "Lady ~~AunÃ©e~~" volunteers to shoulder this task and everyone is surprised when she is able to produce credentials that the future incarnation of her patron has gifted her with this quality. The party absorb this information with less difficulty than you might expect, having already seen monkeys doing mathematics at this point in the trip, and forge ahead with the preparations.		ritual. "Lady Aunée" volunteers to shoulder this task and everyone is surprised when she is able to produce credentials that the future incarnation of her patron has gifted her with this quality. The party absorb this information with less difficulty than you might expect, having already seen monkeys doing mathematics at this point in the trip, and forge ahead with the preparations.

	Over the next week Glass and Lady ~~AunÃ©e~~ travel the provinces (allowing her to become more in tune with the land she will be trying to stop flying apart during the ritual and him to alert various fae people in the district to hunker down or flee), the planned celebrations of the Queen's birthday are		Over the next week Glass and Lady Aunée travel the provinces (allowing her to become more in tune with the land she will be trying to stop flying apart during the ritual and him to alert various fae people in the district to hunker down or flee), the planned celebrations of the Queen's birthday are
	amplified to enrich the Dharmic power pool further, and the Dharmic representatives are recalled to the capital and drilled in the ritual.		amplified to enrich the Dharmic power pool further, and the Dharmic representatives are recalled to the capital and drilled in the ritual.

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	The Aditya practice weaving a web of light, darkness, and celestial markers to guide the passage of Dakhini with Darian stepping, rather conveniently,		The Aditya practice weaving a web of light, darkness, and celestial markers to guide the passage of Dakhini with Darian stepping, rather conveniently,
	into the rule of understudy to Martanda. This will allow lady herself to attend and contribute, hidden by Darian's shadow. As the "star" of the show,		into the rule of understudy to Martanda. This will allow lady herself to attend and contribute, hidden by Darian's shadow. As the "star" of the show,
	Lady ~~AunÃ©e~~ makes few demands beyond learning some of the cultural touchstones, dances (folk and courtly) and songs, of various areas to help her		Lady Aunée makes few demands beyond learning some of the cultural touchstones, dances (folk and courtly) and songs, of various areas to help her
	strengthen her impression of land she will be protecting during the ritual. Indeed, she doesn't even complain (beyond a rather weary rolling of the		strengthen her impression of land she will be protecting during the ritual. Indeed, she doesn't even complain (beyond a rather weary rolling of the
	eyes) when it is imparted that it's necessary to securely, if comfortably, fasten her to her station during the ritual.		eyes) when it is imparted that it's necessary to securely, if comfortably, fasten her to her station during the ritual.
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	However, it is clear that her Magical Aptitude will bear the brunt of focussing the mana and keeping Dakhini basically Dakhini-shaped, and it's long been		However, it is clear that her Magical Aptitude will bear the brunt of focussing the mana and keeping Dakhini basically Dakhini-shaped, and it's long been
	a self confessed weakness. Fortunately, Amelia's Herbalism will be able to artificially enhance dear Lady ~~AunÃ©e~~ for the duration of the ritual.		a self confessed weakness. Fortunately, Amelia's Herbalism will be able to artificially enhance dear Lady Aunée for the duration of the ritual.
	Unfortunately, no-one's to sure of the subsequent outcome once the potion wears off.		Unfortunately, no-one's to sure of the subsequent outcome once the potion wears off.