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Aphonion Tales: The Archducal Council -- Unedited notes; later posts are edited transcripts (posts MWF, update 3/1/23)
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<blockquote data-quote="CPaladin" data-source="post: 8546132" data-attributes="member: 7030144"><p>Session 90 (November 21, 2017)</p><p></p><p>31 Tar-Skard</p><p>Morning in the See of Light.</p><p></p><p>Lady Marybell Trotten OML has invited Dame Katharine to tea. Probably from the Order of the Magical Light, a mostly lay order.</p><p></p><p>Dame Brionna also gives the Council a rundown of the religious orders represented at the See of Light. [Attached] The Council identifies the Order of Saint Theobald the Incorruptible as worth investigating. Knights of Truth also bears investigation.</p><p></p><p>Dame Katharine accepts Lady Marybell's invitation. Her coat of arms is from one of the Mages of the Mounts of the Mages (the ones who fight over pieces of an Eldron pipe organ). Some of them are (or at least were) Glor'diadelian.</p><p></p><p>A little while later, a representative of another one of the minor holy orders arrives to escort them to morning prayers. "I am pleased to welcome you on behalf of the Order of St. Thornwald the Incorruptible."</p><p></p><p>The Council asks about St. Thornwald. </p><p></p><p>"He's a regional saint of Northeastern Khamista. He was a warrior who struggled against the forces of Morgrath. He protected his people in a small town north of what is now the City of Light, of Sytry. Several of his companions were repeatedly resurrected in battle against orkish hordes. Numerous of his followers have been raised from the battle and continued the battle. That has not been an easy thing for his home temples and monasteries."</p><p></p><p>"Are there those who seek rapprochement with the Sytryites?"</p><p></p><p>"Nothing could be less desired. They... they are not above taking lands that are vital to the survival of Glor'diadelian villages. They have also killed commoners simply for being followers of Glor'diadel.</p><p></p><p>"Devotions to the Blue Sun is very common among the most militant of their knights. We have also seen creatures that would assert they are angelic taking the field against those who are blameless in the Light of the Sun.</p><p></p><p>"The Sytryites continue to persecute the little people--halflings, gnomes, and the like.</p><p></p><p>"None of the counts or barons alone are matches for the Sytryites."</p><p></p><p>Morning prayers will be offered by Abbot General David Smith of the Brothers of Light. There are also several bishops, and a nun with striking panache (Dorcas, the Mother Superior General).</p><p></p><p>Field Marshall Marcus Tottenheim is also introduced to the Council.</p><p></p><p>The Council discusses with Tottenheim, the Abbot General, and the Mother Superior General the need for a head of logistics for the militant orders with more talent for logistics and status and clout to make it work. They agree that it is in fact essential, and with prodding agree that Bishop Simmons would be most suitable.</p><p></p><p>Sister Abigail from the Society of the Order of the Helpers of the Poor escorts them to breakfast with the Patriarch.</p><p></p><p>There are only a small number of people present at the breakfast, but they are of exceeding importance, including multiple cardinals.</p><p></p><p>Cardinal Augustus, overseer of the combined orders of the light, is introduced to the Council by the Patriarch. They're unsure of whether the Patriarch was signaling trustworthiness, but some detection of thoughts confirms that he is trustworthy though not truly friends with the Patriarch.</p><p>[cont'd]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CPaladin, post: 8546132, member: 7030144"] Session 90 (November 21, 2017) 31 Tar-Skard Morning in the See of Light. Lady Marybell Trotten OML has invited Dame Katharine to tea. Probably from the Order of the Magical Light, a mostly lay order. Dame Brionna also gives the Council a rundown of the religious orders represented at the See of Light. [Attached] The Council identifies the Order of Saint Theobald the Incorruptible as worth investigating. Knights of Truth also bears investigation. Dame Katharine accepts Lady Marybell's invitation. Her coat of arms is from one of the Mages of the Mounts of the Mages (the ones who fight over pieces of an Eldron pipe organ). Some of them are (or at least were) Glor'diadelian. A little while later, a representative of another one of the minor holy orders arrives to escort them to morning prayers. "I am pleased to welcome you on behalf of the Order of St. Thornwald the Incorruptible." The Council asks about St. Thornwald. "He's a regional saint of Northeastern Khamista. He was a warrior who struggled against the forces of Morgrath. He protected his people in a small town north of what is now the City of Light, of Sytry. Several of his companions were repeatedly resurrected in battle against orkish hordes. Numerous of his followers have been raised from the battle and continued the battle. That has not been an easy thing for his home temples and monasteries." "Are there those who seek rapprochement with the Sytryites?" "Nothing could be less desired. They... they are not above taking lands that are vital to the survival of Glor'diadelian villages. They have also killed commoners simply for being followers of Glor'diadel. "Devotions to the Blue Sun is very common among the most militant of their knights. We have also seen creatures that would assert they are angelic taking the field against those who are blameless in the Light of the Sun. "The Sytryites continue to persecute the little people--halflings, gnomes, and the like. "None of the counts or barons alone are matches for the Sytryites." Morning prayers will be offered by Abbot General David Smith of the Brothers of Light. There are also several bishops, and a nun with striking panache (Dorcas, the Mother Superior General). Field Marshall Marcus Tottenheim is also introduced to the Council. The Council discusses with Tottenheim, the Abbot General, and the Mother Superior General the need for a head of logistics for the militant orders with more talent for logistics and status and clout to make it work. They agree that it is in fact essential, and with prodding agree that Bishop Simmons would be most suitable. Sister Abigail from the Society of the Order of the Helpers of the Poor escorts them to breakfast with the Patriarch. There are only a small number of people present at the breakfast, but they are of exceeding importance, including multiple cardinals. Cardinal Augustus, overseer of the combined orders of the light, is introduced to the Council by the Patriarch. They're unsure of whether the Patriarch was signaling trustworthiness, but some detection of thoughts confirms that he is trustworthy though not truly friends with the Patriarch. [cont'd] [/QUOTE]
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