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#1
Correspondence / Re: [Open Letter - League of Purple]
September 24, 2025, 02:02:28 PM
Tesrin Hray 24, IY 7789

My fellow members of the League of Purple,

I confess that I share some concerns as to Legate Linwood's absence of late, and my earnest prayers go out to his good health and well-being.

Blessedly, Legate Nasreen Shabani is Legate Linwood's Prelate. She is vested with the duty to represent him in his absence, as is tradition, and that even should his absence become unendurable by our beloved officials, Legate Shabani has the requisite experience to assume the heavy responsibilities of the office that she once stewarded. As a fellow daughter of the tribe of Salhin, it would be my humble delight to lend what measure of aid I can to her should that need arises.

In any case, to elevate these concerns for Legate Linwood's absence to grievances also appear premature.

First, Legate Linwood assumed the office under the direst of circumstances and a shroud of grief, a grief that we each share. The murder of Legate Kruehtzer, unresolved to this day, must weigh heavily upon him, lending to dispirited absence while he wrestles with his grief. I trust that our Janissaries continue to pursue the apprehension of the culprits, both the assassin and her paymaster, with all the dutiful diligence that His Sublimity expects of his Janissaries. Perhaps it might be that once the investigations are concluded with the expedient arrest of the assassin and her paymaster, Legate Linwood's shroud of grief would be banished and he would stir to deliver the Martyr's Justice and the Mother's Mercy.

Second, Legate Linwood only recently embarked upon a spirited legislative pursuit a mere nine days ago, and it cannot be said that the length of absence since is an intolerable one. Our Legates are entitled to their rest and contemplations. Having been of the League of Purple for almost a year now, I have witnessed the crushing burdens of the office shouldered by many of our Legates, and my heart aches dearly for them with the deepest of sympathies; it is my understanding that our officials likewise share these sentiments, and have always been willing to lend a measure of patience.

With humble gratitude,
Acolyte Seriyah
#2
Books and Publications of the Desert / Re: The Histories
September 20, 2025, 12:41:23 AM
IMPERIAL YEAR 7788 - TABBAH

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Event
1 Tabbah

A diplomatic embassy is dispatched from Ephia's Well to the southlands of Kha'esh to confer with the Great Serdar.

4 Tabbah

The first so-called 'Great Reform' of the Ephian Penal Code. The controversial reforms by the Gold Monochromacy lifted legal protections from the Unvoiced of Ephia's Well. The Hakem of the Wheel is vested with the powers to sit in judgment in the Hall of Jurisprudence in respect of crimes against the Wheel.

8 Tabbah

Wicked Tabbah the Eighth. With the fall of the Southlands and the surrender of Arslan, huge masses of refugees make for Ephia's Well. When Ephia's Well sally out to tidings of an incursion of the Thousand Clans, it is revealed that the 'Seekers-After-Death' from Arslan have joined with Iakmes, and hid themselves amongst the refugees. These collaborators seized the Palatial Pyramid and killed many Ephians. A desperate battle erupts as the returning soldiery of Ephia's Well reclaims their city.

9 Tabbah

The Tabbah elections of IY 7788 for the seat of Legate Balstan Gloamingdaith (G.) begins. An assembly is conducted. Legate Balstan Gloamingdaith (G.) and Legate Argent Argyris (G.) allot 35,000 dinars to the Cinquefoil Rose, 35,000 dinars to the Fourth Legion, and 35,000 dinars to the Astronomers of Q'tolip.

14 Tabbah

For their candidate in the Tabbah election, the League of Gold selects Legate Balstan Gloamingdaith (G.), the League of Purple selects Legate Marcellus Saenus (P.), and the League of White selects Arymathras al-Almadel.

15 Tabbah

Conscription is decreed. Majordomo Siursum avak Res announces that conscription will not apply to any candidates.

17 Tabbah

The Gold Monochromacy strikes a deal with Gohari Heavy Machineries to fund the New District.

19 Tabbah

Voting in the Tabbah elections of IY 7788 begins. Grandmaster Elizabetha d'Auvergne declares Legate Balstan Gloamingdaith (G.) to be an enemy of the people of Ephia's Well.

22 Tabbah

Legate Marcellus Saenus (P.) is elected Legate of Ephia's Well with 30 votes. Legate Balstan Gloamingdaith (G.) of the League of Gold wins 21 votes and Arymathras al-Almadel of the League of White wins 8 votes.

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Books and Publications of the Desert / Maribeh - IY 7788
September 20, 2025, 12:15:21 AM
IMPERIAL YEAR 7788 - MARIBEH

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Event
1 Maribeh

Angelica Illydo's Emporium of Glamour is unveiled.

4 Maribeh

Kardesler. The dwarves of Got Valdhazr arrive, pledging themselves in the overthrowing of Iakmes and the Thousand Clans. The Union of Kardesler is formed, a compact between Baz'eel, Ephia's Well, Kha'esh, Got Valdhazr, and Banafsi.

5 Maribeh

The Maribeh elections of IY 7788 for the seat of Legate Marcellus Saenus (P.) begins.

12 Maribeh

For their candidate in the Tammuz election, the League of Gold selects Argent Argyris, the League of Purple selects Sephidra Niridhe, and the League of White selects Arymathras al-Almadel.

17 Maribeh

In a joint expedition by the Cinquefoil Rose and the Torchbearers, a group of slaves from Arslan were liberated from a convoy of orcs. Tidings reach Ephia's Well that Arslan has surrendered to the Thousand Clans.

18 Maribeh

The trial of Arymathras al-Almadel. The candidate of the League of White was found not guilty of capital treason by Legate Balstan Gloamingdaith (G.), for purportedly selling out his League to the League of Gold.

19 Maribeh

The title of 'Grand Mufti' is abolished and the title of 'Hakem of the Wheel' is established by Legate Balstan Gloamingdaith (G.).

20 Maribeh

Argent Argyris of the League of Gold is elected Legate of Ephia's Well with 38 votes. Sephidra Niridhe of the League of Purple wins 20 votes and Arymathras al-Almadel of the League of White wins 3 votes.

23 Maribeh

Tidings reach Ephia's Well that Got Valdhazr is besieged. A small party of dwarves from the beleaguered hold arrives in Ephia's Well.

#4
Correspondence / [Legate Garen Linwood]
September 16, 2025, 04:02:41 AM
Tesrin Hray 16, IY 7789

Dear Legate Linwood,

May this letter find you with all the blessings of Wheel to your weal and good health.

Given the circumstances of this election, and recent developments in the Ephian Penal Code, I would be grateful if I may have an audience with you at your earliest convenience.

Thank you.

With humble gratitude,
Acolyte Seriyah
#5
Correspondence / [To the Legates]
September 07, 2025, 06:06:22 PM
Tesrin Hray 7, IY 7789

Dear Legates,

As part of my duties as the Palatial Chronicle, I have labored to chronicle the events which led up to the expedition of Tesrin Hray 6 in the memory of Sister Amélie.

I have included it as a Supplemental Tale to my One Hundred and One Salhinid Tales.

Please find a copy enclosed. Thank you.

With humble gratitude,
Acolyte Seriyah

Supplemental Tales

HUFAIDH AND THE NAMELESS PRINCE

Supplemental Tales: Hufaidh and the Nameless Prince


























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#6
Supplemental Tales

HUFAIDH AND THE NAMELESS PRINCE

Supplemental Tales: Hufaidh and the Nameless Prince


























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#7
Amélie was instrumental in contributing to the Sisterhood and its vibes. I genuinely would have no idea how to do any of the rituals without her guidance and her writings, and I think her verses have been recited so many times over the months that some parts of it are memorized. I certainly memorized her 'é' being alt-0233 after all these months and I feel like that trivia is going to be etched into my noggins for at least a decade...

My point is - you are a god, man, and I always feel awed by the consistency and quality of your RP when I am in your presence.

I think a fair bit of what you wrote on Amélie for the Sisterhood is going to be relevant and continue to guide PCs in the faction until the chapter's end, and I honestly can't imagine a higher praise than that. Absolutely foundational.
#8
IMPERIAL YEAR 7788 - TAMMUZ

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Event
2 Tammuz

An assembly is conducted. Legate Nasreen Shabani (P.) and Legate Marcellus Saenus (P.) allot 20,000 dinars to the Cinquefoil Rose, 20,000 dinars to the Fourth Legion, 20,000 dinars to the Astronomers of Q'tolip, and 2,500 dinars to the Sisterhood District Construction Fund.

3 Tammuz

The Tammuz elections of IY 7788 for the seat of Legate Nasreen Shabani (P.) begins.

4 Tammuz

The Battle of the Boundary. Ephia's Well march to aid the Boundary Men. There were many casualties, including the erstwhile Legate Akna Ymir (W.), Apothar Cosine Mevura, Sergeant Atreya Lightdew, and Recluta Baako Mahmoud.

8 Tammuz

For their candidate in the Tammuz election, the League of Gold selects Balstan Gloamingdaith, the League of Purple selects Legate Nasreen Shabani (P.), and the League of White selects Alejandro Benjazar.

10 Tammuz

Sabotage of Lover's Gap Bridge. Ephia's Well infiltrates a host of the Thousand Clans near the Lover's Gap, and detonated a bridge to delay the host for a number of weeks.

16 Tammuz

Balstan Gloamingdaith of the League of Gold is elected Legate of Ephia's Well with 32 votes. Legate Nasreen Shabani (P.) of the League of Purple wins 20 votes and Alejandro Benjazar of the League of White wins 14 votes.

18 Tammuz

A diplomatic visit to Kha'esh by Ephia's Well, led by Legate Marcellus Saenus (P.) and Legate Balstan Gloamingdaith (G.).

20 Tammuz

Waterbearer Zalhanna Al-Fayyid conveys the Palatial Pyramid that legal execution by drowning, no matter the liquid, is an impious afront to B'aara.

26 Tammuz

The Banafsi Mission Massacre. A scion of Maharaja Ravindra murders a number of Ephians, including one Alejandro Benjazar, a famed storyteller. Qadira lifts the embargo on Ephia's Well.

30 Tammuz

An assembly is conducted. Legate Balstan Gloamingdaith (G.) and Legate Marcellus Saenus (P.) allot 31,000 dinars to the Cinquefoil Rose, 20,000 dinars to the Fourth Legion, 31,001 dinars to the Astronomers of Q'tolip, 5,000 dinars to the Scribes of the Sublime Garden, and 4,000 dinars to Naelin's Torchbearers.

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IMPERIAL YEAR 7788 - HZIRAN

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Event
2 Hziran

An assembly is conducted. Balestriere Vico Rasca was murdered in the Palatial Pyramid. Legate Akna Ymir (W.) and Legate Gausim al-Marain (P.) allot 28,000 dinars to the Cinquefoil Rose, 32,000 dinars to the Fourth Legion, 32,000 dinars to the Astronomers of Q'tolip, 5,000 dinars to the Scribes of the Sublime Garden, and 4,000 dinars to the Sisterhood District Construction Fund

6 Hziran

The Hziran elections of IY 7788 for the seat of Legate Akna Ymir (W.) begins.

11 Hziran

For their candidate in the Hziran election, the League of Gold chose not to field a candidate, the League of Purple selects Marcellus Saenus, and the League of White selects Akna Ymir.

17 Hziran

A square of the Fourth Legion storms Qadira to apprehend an assassin responsible for the murder of a Nadiri. Qadira embargoes Ephia's Well and demands 100,000 dinars to lift it.

18 Hziran

Marcellus Saenus of the League of Purple is elected Legate of Ephia's Well.

20 Hziran

Legate Gausim al-Marain (P.) is deemed to have abandoned his post as Legate of Ephia's Well. His Prelate, Nasreen Shabani, assumes the legatesure.

23 Hziran

Iakmes Ir-Emum invites Ephia's Well to Har'pas. At Har'pas, Iakmes Ir-Emum declares war. War between the Thousand Clans and Ephia's Well.

28 Hziran

Lieutenant Rennik Colmes of the Fourth Legion is named Warmaster by Legate Nasreen Shabani (P.) and Legate Marcellus Saenus (P.).

30 Hziran

The first War Council is conducted.

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Books and Publications of the Desert / IY 7788 - Iyar
August 28, 2025, 01:53:04 PM
IMPERIAL YEAR 7788 - IYAR

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Event
5 Iyar

An assembly is conducted. Legate Ricario Cassella (W.) and Legate Domhnall Guivarch (W.) allot 25,000 dinars to the Cinquefoil Rose, 25,000 dinars to the Fourth Legion, 25,000 dinars to the Astronomers of Q'tolip, 5,000 dinars to the Scribes of the Sublime Garden, and 31,000 dinars to the Sisterhood District Construction Fund. The Iyar elections of IY 7788 for the seat of Legate Domhnall Guivarch (W.) begins.

6 Iyar

Radislav Ludovich, a Sergeant of the Fourth Legion, was arrested and tried in the Hall of Jurisprudence for taking his victim's eye. He was sentenced to conscription as a Scarab in the Fourth Legion until a debt of 2,500 dinars are paid off with a Scarab's wage.

7 Iyar

Legate Ricario Cassella (W.) is arrested and tried in the Hall of Jurisprudence for treason. He is sentenced to death after a trial by an Inquisitor from Baz'eel, and downs a poisoned vial instead. Legate Akna Ymir (W.) assumes the legatesure.

10 Iyar

For their candidate in the Iyar election, the League of Gold selects Ariel Hysair, the League of Purple selects Gausim al-Marain, and the League of White selects Khalid al-Hayim.

12 Iyar

The candidate for the League of Gold, Ariel Hysair, murders Archos Thytestes. She is renounced by her League and exiled from Ephia's Well, with a bounty of 5,000 dinars placed on her. He is subsequently slain in a duel with Balladeer of the Lost Hearth, Tokori Koji. Qari Alriyh replaces Ariel Hysair as the candidate for the League of Gold.

13 Iyar

An erstwhile Acolyte of the Sisterhood, Imizael Volkov, was slain. Her body was stolen by the Astronomers of Q'tolip and desecrated, with Zenithar Oro Konthaz recalling his Apothars to dissect the body's brain. Legate Akna Ymir (W.) rallies the peoples of Ephia's Well and recovers the body from the Eagle's Mount.

15 Iyar

On this day, Legate Domhnall Guivarch (W.) went where the worms are.

18 Iyar

Gausim al-Marain of the League of Purple is elected Legate of Ephia's Well with 38 votes. Khalid al-Hayim of the League of White wins 18 votes and Qari Alyih of the League of Gold wins 7 votes.

20 Iyar

On this day there took place an Auction of Silhan & Silhan, Esq..

25 Iyar

The trial of Azaghal Gemspell for the crime of brooking and desecration. He was sentenced to a fine of 30,000 dinars, the binding and destroying of the djinn, and to report on his accomplices.

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#12
IMPERIAL YEAR 7788 - NISAH

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Event
6 Nisah

An Assembly is conducted. Legate Domhnall Guivarch (W.) and Legate Marcellus Saenus (P.) allot 15,000 dinars to the Cinquefoil Rose (with 5,500 dinars to the Balladeers of the Lost Hearth, 5,500 dinars to the Banda Rossa, and 4,000 dinars to the Sisters of the Sibylline Vine), 15,000 dinars to the Fourth Legion, and 15,000 dinars to the Astronomers of Q'tolip. For ancillary allotments, the Legates allot 2,500 dinars to the Scribes of the Sublime Garden.

6 Nisah

The Nisah elections of IY 7788 for the seat of Legate Marcellus Saenus (P.) begins.

7 Nisah

A great host of Meleks move towards the war in Rampart Nusrum, presumably to reinforce the Host of Diakos. Ephia's Well sally forth for glory and ruin, led by Balestriere Mirielle Rosseau. The main bulk of the Meleks were routed, over a thousand corpses strewn.

11 Nisah

For their candidate in the Nisah election, the League of Gold selects Ariel Hysair, the League of Purple selects Legate Marcellus Saenus (P.), and the League of White selects Ricario Cassella.

12 Nisah

The Red Storm. Ephia's Well rallies to do battle with an orc clan that has been fallen into the savage worship of some blood-beast, and seemingly irradiated by the Blood Star Plague. 

19 Nisah

The law of unauthorised descent is raised by Legate Marcellus Saenus (P.) and Legate Domhnall Guivarch (W.) on the eve of the election results of Nisah IY 7788. It would become a trend for outgoing Legates to make dramatic (and unpopular) changes to Ephia's Well's Penal Code just before their term concludes.

19 Nisah

Ricario Cassella of the League of White is elected Legate of Ephia's Well with 28 votes. Ariel Hysair of the League of Gold wins 21 votes and Legate Marcellus Saenus (P.) of the League of Purple wins 11 votes. A White Monochromacy between Legate Ricario Cassella (W.) and Legate Domhnall Guivarch (W.) begins.

20 Nisah

An assembly is conducted. Legate Ricario Cassella (W.) transfers 118,000 dinars to the Sisterhood District Construction Fund.

21 Nisah

An assembly is conducted. Legate Ricario Cassella (W.) and Legate Domhnall Guivarch (W) allot 30,000 dinars to the Cinquefoil Rose (with 20,000 dinars to the Sisterhood District Construction Fund and 10,000 dinars to the Banda Rossa), 10,000 dinars to the Fourth Legion, and 5,000 dinars to the Astronomers of Q'tolip.

22 Nisah

While the so-called 'Vagrancy Law', which disproportionately punishes impoverished and dispossessed refugees, have yet to be repealed, refugees start to stream into Ephia's Well. Most claim that with a White Monochromacy, there is shelter to be had for them beneath the Shade, even as scuffles break out betwixt them and the Janissaries of the Fourth Legion. A Scarab of the Fourth Legion is said to have struck at one of the refugees, triggering a riot which led to many dead. Legate Ricario Cassella (W.) blames the Legion for their "brutality and barbarism". Tensions run hot and there are talks of 'checkpoints'.

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IMPERIAL YEAR 7787 - ADAR

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Event
2 Adar

An Assembly is conducted. Legate Domhnall Guivarch (W.) and Legate Marcellus Saenus (P.) allot 20,000 dinars to the Cinquefoil Rose (with 6,667 dinars to the Balladeers of the Lost Hearth, 6,667 dinars to the Banda Rossa, and 6,666 dinars to the Sisters of the Sibylline Vine), 20,000 dinars to the Fourth Legion, and 20,000 dinars to the Astronomers of Q'tolip. This would be the first recorded instance of a Marcellian Allotment in Ephia's Well, whereby each of the Accord receives equal share in allotment.

8 Adar

Legate Domhnall Guivarch (W.) is re-elected Legate of Ephia's Well with 42 votes. Sephidra Niridhe of the League of Purple wins 38 votes and Ariel Hysair of the League of Gold wins 1 vote.

10 Adar

Legate Domhnall Guivarch (W.) creates the title of Vizier of Ephia's Well.

15 Adar

Legate Marcellus Saenus (P.) is missing, abducted by 'the Tormented Beast' beneath Ephia's Well. A band led by the Astronomers of Q'tolip descend in an attempt to rescue him, but return unsuccessfully.

17 Adar

An expedition of the joint Accord descend in a bid to rescue Legate Marcellus Saenus (P.). A triumphant return, albeit with great costs, as Sergeant Kirgan 'Caddy' Cavanaugh of the Fourth Legion and Apothar Oscar Kreutz lay down their lives in the rescue.

25 Adar

Wintermoss. A rare sight in Ephia's Well as snow falls unobstructed through the Shade.

31 Adar

Imperial Year 7787 draws to a close.

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IMPERIAL YEAR 7787 - SUBAT

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Event
1 Subat

Legate Marcellus Saenus (P.) is re-elected Legate of Ephia's Well with 37 votes. Aubrey Domergue of the League of White wins 14 votes and Eamon Bronzegate of the League of Gold wins 12 votes. This would be Legate Marcellus Saenus (P.) third term as Legate of Ephia's Well and his second elected term.

5 Subat

The price of a Voice is raised from 1,000 dinars to 4,500 dinars.

8 Subat

An embassy from Tlonsiyya arrives in Ephia's Well, only to be turned away by Captain Ast Ironbanner of the Al-Sayaadin. After calmer words were shared betwixt the diplomatic delegation and the Sibylline Sisterhood, the diplomat agrees to maintain diplomatic correspondence. Ephia's Well prepares for the Feast of B'aara, to be held on the Ides of Subat.

9 Subat

Legate Marcellus Saenus (P.) exiles Ast Ironbanner after a trial for threatening the delegation from Tlonsiyya.

11 Subat

Narwen of the Sibylline Sisterhood organizes a trade delegation to Tlonsiyya; amongst others, the delegation comprised of Bashir Khatara, Sephidra Niridhe, and Alejandro Benjazar. The delegation returns after nigh a full day, with glad tidings and promises of diplomatic ties restored.

15 Subat

The Great Feast of B'aara. The Legates invite the return of the Mother's lifegiving waters. An Assembly is conducted. Legate Domhnall Guivarch (W.) and Legate Marcellus Saenus (P.) allot 10,000 dinars to the Cinquefoil Rose (with 4,000 dinars to the Balladeers of the Lost Hearth, 4,000 dinars to the Banda Rossa, and 2,000 dinars to the Sisters of the Sibylline Vine), 8,000 dinars to the Fourth Legion, and 9,000 dinars to the Astronomers of Q'tolip. For ancillary allotments, the Legates allot 6,000 dinars to the Scribes of the Sublime Garden and 2,000 dinars to the Torchbearers. The Mother is carved on the Stele.

15 Subat

The Heron is selected as the symbol of Ephia's Well.

19 Subat

Balestriere Mirielle Rosseau and the erstwhile Captain Ast Ironbanner duels to the death before the Gate of Rose. The Balestriere emerges victorious.

26 Subat

The Subat elections of IY 7787 for the seat of Legate Domhnall Guivarch (W.) begins.

27 Subat

A sergeant of the Fourth Legion, one Andvari Lawcleaver, attempts to murder an Apothar of the Astronomers of Q'tolip. The sergeant was promptly expelled from the Fourth Legion, and sentenced to death by lions after a trial presided over by Legate Marcellus Saenus (P.).

28 Subat

Over the course of the past sennights, brooking activities have elicited great concern in Ephia's Well. In a bid to implement stricter laws against brooking, Legate Marcellus Saenus (P.) acted to strike off the existing brooking law. Between that and the Legates raising a new, stricter version of the law, a brooker unleashes a terrible djinn in the Plaza of the Well, and was promptly executed for it. The Scribes of the Sublime Garden urge future Legates to raise the new laws before striking off the old.

29 Subat

Tidings continue to reach Ephia's Well of war in the Rampart Nusrum, betwixt the Thousand Clans and the Sibilant Host of Diakos.

30 Subat

For their candidate in the Subah election, the League of Gold selects Ariel Hysair, the League of Purple selects Sephidra Niridhe, and the League of White selects Legate Domhnall Guivarch (W.).