Minuvas

The Magelight Invitation “JUST AS THE MAGELIGHT GUIDES US THROUGH DARKNESS - SO SHALL THE ACADEMY LEAD OUR JOURNEY IN SCHOLARSHIP AND STUDY” We do invite all those wizards, mages, sorcerers, bards, housemages, and magic users of Hohkmat, past and present, and all those who desire to walk the path of the mage to join the Academy of Hohkmat on the celebration of its new institutions. Current residents of Hohkmat are expected to attend. The Grand Magister shall address the nation of magi, and aspiring magi, on all the challenges and the new routine of the academy. The new Circle Masters of the academy shall be named, and the initial schedule of academic instruction is to be produced. Bold announcements of the future of the study of magic are expected to be made. If you want to learn magic, this is the time and place to be. We further make special invitations to other academic institutions of magic and learning, as we undergo a massive reconstruction of our academy, to invite them to be a part of this journey. Special Regards to The College of Bards The Northern Geographic Society (NGS) (OOC: 21 APR, 2000 PST) SO BOUND GRAND-MAGISTER, Sorcerer-King, Hierophant of the Mysteries, Master of the Ziggurat of Hohkmat ooc: Also find out more here https://discord.gg/rteb7Nt6eA

THE GREY TOWER PROCLAMATION THE POLITICAL PURSUITS OF THE ACADEMY HOHKMAT STATEMENT OF PURPOSE We do declare unto the nations of Aevos with our newfound liberty - that Hohkmat stands principally not as a nation, but a sovereign Academy. No longer “The City State of Hohkmat” we are now officially to be called “The Academy of Hohkmat”. An institute and independent University. This document shall serve as guidance to the diplomats and leaders of the great magical academy that is Hohkmat, and as a notification of intent to the nations and peoples of Aevos. As Hohkmat finds itself in the very heart of the continent at a central crossroads to many nations, it is our intent to make our political stance clear with no room for ambiguity among all peoples of Aevos - as a self governing academy we have for us a unique political purpose. We remain a private people, content to fight the monsters of the world and pursue research for the betterment of all descendant-kind. The principal political purpose and goals of Hohkmat are; The pursuit of the studies of magic as the premier academic nation focused around the development of mages. And protection of the realm against the horrors of the void. I. SUPREME NEUTRALITY Henceforth Hohkmat shall pursue diplomatic neutrality with all nations as the basic tenant of its political existence. This shall entail; A. Non-Aggression Pacts with all nations and politically independent institutions. Free embassy and merchant space for any nation that desires it. B. Hohkmat shall not recognize any extradition requirements. C. Hohkmat shall not recognize the sovereignty of any nation that is not considered a legal entity by the majority of Aevos or is in a state of rebellion. Hohkmat shall take no sides in civil wars or rebellions. D. Hohkmat shall not raise its banner in the defense or offense of any political cause, save those reasons outlined below. E. Any treaties with Hohkmat must recognize their neutrality, and non-interference by foreign powers. F. Hohkmat shall make no attempt to expand its borders, nor subjugate its political competitors. G. Hohkmat shall never authorize the movement of foreign armies through its territory for the purpose of waging war abroad. Nations are asked to respect our neutral ground. H. Hohkmat retains the right to trade freely among all nations, however it shall never sell weapons of war or artifacts which might be used for a military purpose to nations actively at war. II.. APOSTATE MAGIC & CREATURES OF THE VOID We will take up a cause of violence against those enemies that seek to rot us from within and without. For Necromancers, Demons, and horrors of the void flourish in our world. For these reasons shall the Mages of Hohkmat rally their war mages to the battlefield. III. THE RIGHT TO SELF-DEFENSE A. Hohkmat shall not be a pacifist nation, we shall wield our magic to defend and protect ourselves and no nation may deny us this right. B. Those who attempt to enter our cities and pollute our people with dark magics shall be struck down - without prejudice. C.Hohkmat reserves the right to defend its borders. We shall aggressively take to the field of battle against those who would seek to bring our nation to ruin or violate our right to neutral existence. D.All citizens of Hohkmat are obligated to defend its neutrality, and are conscripted into the defense of the nation. Refusing to defend the nation shall be considered a criminal act. E. Hohkmat reserves the right to enter into defensive treaties if in its interest of its survival from a threat which does not respect its neutrality. IV. NO SAFE HARBOR Hohkmat shall not harbor criminals seeking refuge from other sovereign powers who are not Citizens of Hohkmat. Nor shall we extradite those criminals to foreign courts. Criminals seeking to evade the laws of their home nation, shall be expelled from the city - so that they shall not distract from our mission of study and knowledge. V. TREATIES IN EFFECT As of the announcement of the independence of Hohkmat, we henceforth recognize the status of the following political treaties. The Independence of Hohkmat (The Heartland Confederation-Hohkmat): IN FULL FORCE. The Second Jagodar Accord (Lurin-Hohkmat): IN FULL FORCE. To be modified to meet new extradition requirements. The Silver-Arcanium Agreement (Haelun’or-Hohkmat): IN FULL FORCE. No modifications required. The Crystalin Pact (Vikela-Hohkmat): NULLIFIED. In accordance with article V, section B, the treaty is nullified when Hohkmat gains independence. Hohkmat shall pursue to elevate this treaty to one of NON-AGGRESSION. The Agreement to Destroy that which Threatents the veil (Celianor-Hohkmat): NULLIFIED. In accordance with section VI, the tear in question has been closed. Hohkmat shall pursue a pact of NON-AGGRESSION with the Celianor elves and their mages. The Merzhin-Garmont Traite (Petra-Hohkmat): NULLIFIED. As a result of the dissolution of and merger of the Petran state into the Heartland confederation, Hohkmat is now considered a sovereign and independent nation. SO BOUND GRAND-MAGISTER, Sorcerer-King, Hierophant of the Mysteries, Master of the Ziggurat of Hohkmat

Razad , leader of Mages, could not help but feel vindicated at this long known understanding "Though it is regrettable she has any association as a mage, her reputation continues to bring harm to all mages by these associations....."

A certain Mage far away, would not be surprised by such accusations. He remarks simply "The truth always comes forth..."

Minuvas wonders if this was a famous Dame Viktoriya marriage ad... @TreeSmoothie Conversely, Razad had never met this mage...and sighed at the idea of mages being afraid in public.

Sorry. Boomer moment. In the second post it states 'The organizer has received a 2 month ban from the Moderation Team' which is worded differently than the two previous individuals who are stated to have just 'received a ban'. And I realize this is meant to be read as the mod team issued a ban to this individual for two months, not that they were banned from being on the mod team.

The ban of an owner seems lenient. A two month moderator ban for the owner of a discord that was engaging in this supposed behavior on its surface seems like a slap on the wrist.

Razad could only recall Elena as a zealot, whom started as a friend but soon was consumed by paranoia - leaping at shadows and striking at rumor to her own detriment. Her banishment was unfortunate, her death even more so should he ever learn of it. He would ponder how much better her fortunes might have been would she had chosen to work with the old magi....instead of walking the path of a fanatic. He gave it the briefest of thought, then he supposed it was ultimately better this way for everyone.

'Allow me to state this as a living eye witness, for I was there at the time of the young Emperor Philip III wedding to Anastasia, served as his Archchancellor at his side following deposition of his grand father, and later as an Imperial Prince when him and the Empress died - and shortly thereafter the subsequent collapse of the 8th Empire. The matter of Peters disinheritance might rest on the argument on whether one might believe Anastasia was vested with the full authority of the Emperor as co-regnant. The scholars of my time were split, many believing Empress Anastasia's authority came only from her living husband while others believing her authority was valid and independent of Emperor Philip III. I am of the latter camp; believing Empress Anastasia to be a rightful inheritor to the throne of man, if even only briefly - and her decrees did carry the full weight of law for the time of her brief and sickly reign. However, I will state for the record this matter is moot. My family has served as confidant to the Imperial family since the time of Johannesburg, and I can say with confidence that Frederick was never intended to rule. The decree, a fabrication of Fredericks supporters - and he did surround himself with sycophants. Peter IV, and his line are the legal inheritors to the Imperial throne, and the legal mechanisms for this succession remain unviolated. Peter IV suffered from a bout of poor general ship, and Frederick an over abundance in skullduggery - but this should not detract from Emperor Peter IIIs rightful, if very brief, reign. The last Emperor of his time. ' Minuvas Melphestaus

"Excellent.." Remarks Razad, tinkering on a creating a gift for his new found friends in Vikela

The Second Jadogar Accord Issued at Year 165 of the Second Age CONTENTS: ARTICLE I: Recognition ARTICLE II: Established Embassy Positions ARTICLE III: Tutelage and Foreign Exchange ARTICLE IV: Research Agreement ARTICLE V: Non-Aggression ARTICLE VI: Cooperation & Safe Harbor Agreement ARTICLE VII: Extradition ARTICLE VIII: Duration & Termination ARTICLE I: Recognition I. The Most Serene State of Lurin and The City-States of Hohkmat hereby recognize the dire need of unity among mages in the constant threats of darkspawn, agents of Iblees, and voidal monstrosities and their allies, including but not limited to ‘Rogue’ and ‘Apostate’ Magi. II. Lurinites and Hohkmati shall recognize the right of their respective leaders to govern the realms that have been afforded to them. As well as, each party agrees to hold refuge for the other should the need arise. III. Hohkmat will work with Lurin and use its sway with the other mage nations to ensure that both Lurin and Hohkmat’s magical interests are both protected and aided by the other. ARTICLE II: Established Embassy Positions I. To maintain continued and excellent relations between the Sorcerers of Hohkmat and the Most Serene State of Lurin, both nations will receive a stall, free of tax, within each other's respective cities. II. Each nation shall be afforded to appoint an Ambassador, and to be provided a space for an Embassy (Hakad Language: Enclave). These individuals shall have diplomatic immunity in legal affairs in each others nations. II. Embassy positions will be held in perpetuity by the Secretary to the Minister of Exterior of Lurin or their designated regent to the position, alongside an Enclave Head designated by the Vizier of Wind. In the event there is no Secretary or Enclave Head to represent the interests of Lurin and Hohkmat, the Ministry of Exterior and the Vizier of Wind will temporarily take hold of this position. In the event there is no Ministry of Exterior or Vizier of Wind, an agreed representative chosen by the Grand Magister and Silver Lubba the will be given authority to represent both in matters of diplomacy. III. These positions will be tasked with resolving matters of dispute, sharing knowledge between the two entities, mediating tutelage, and ensuring the continued legacy of knowledge both magical and mundane. ARTICLE III: Tutelage and Foreign Exchange I. Lurin and Hohkmat agree to the exchange of magical goods and knowledge related to the arcane and the void. Lurin shall make a concerted effort to aid Hohkmat in the expansion of magic related to trade, culture, and studies of the arcane. In return, Hohkmat shall organize large scale exchanges between all other allied mage nations including Lurin. II. Hohkmat is an entire nation of magi, as such magi are the lifeblood of their population. Lurin shall seek to encourage aspiring magi of at least 18 years to visit Hohkmat on a regular basis. III. To build upon the knowledge of Lurin, and allow the Sorcerers of Hohkmat further access to magics, alchemy, and other sources of rare knowledge, the establishment of training across borders will be enacted to better fortify the two entities in their knowledge. IV. Those willing to train, teach, and share direct knowledge with each entity will be allowed diplomatic passes and free access to the opposing entity for the purpose of finding and teaching those with potential. ARTICLE IV: Research Agreement I. As studies into the arcane and unknown continue, both parties will share these findings so long as this agreement is in place. This includes, but is not limited to, Voidal Theory, History, Alchemy, Deific Concerns, Voidal Anomalies, and more. II. Matters consisting of sensitive information, such as those concerning Darkspawn, Dark Magics, or otherwise tenuous and dangerous knowledge hazards will be studied under approved members in joint operations - guided by the trusted position set out prior. III. Given the request, each party will offer copies of books in their own library when possible - fairly receiving them in a timely fashion. IV. Under the condition of rare or secretive tomes wishing to be shared, a quid pro quo shall occur where both parties will offer some of their own secretive knowledge for a piece of the others in accordance with this document. ARTICLE V: Non-Aggression I. Each State shall agree to inflict no harm on civilians from the other nation, or impede their free travel within Aevos. ARTICLE VI: Cooperation & Safe Harbor Agreement I. Lurin agrees to aid in Hohkmat’s fight against Rogue & Apostate Magi - offering their full cooperation against any such agents - rallying their support to fight in the territory of Hohkmat when called against these threats. In return Hakad forces are available within the territory of Lurin to combat the same. In the event that the aggressor against either state is a nation or territory, and that same nation or territory is mutually agreed to currently being led by a Rogue Magi or allies to the same - this clause remains in effect. This does not obligate either State to otherwise participate in each other's conflicts unrelated to this clause. II. Lurin and Hohkmat shall share intelligence related to Rogue Magi and Voidal anomalies between each other. III. Magi of Lurin and Hohkmat may receive protection within Hohkmat or Lurin from any threat to their persons and claim ‘safe harborage’ within the walls of either State - provided they do not otherwise violate the rules of this pact. IV. Lurin shall construct a relay that conjoins with one in Hohkmat to enable instantaneous magical communication between their leaders. ARTICLE VII: Extradition I. Lurinite criminals convicted within Hohkmat will be prosecuted in a Hohkmat court of law, with an observer fromLurin. This functions the same in the case of a Hohkmat criminal committing a crime within Lurin, they’ll be trialed in the Lurinite Court and overseen by Hohkmat officials. In cases of dual-citizenship, the nation in which the crime is committed shall hold the trial. II. These individuals may still be detained for the purpose of safety, and deadly force used to defend citizens or property. III. The outcome of such judgments shall be respected by Lurin and Hohkmat and no party shall seek to pursue further action against said individuals related to these accusations unless new crimes are committed. The signatories agree to respect the other’s nation law and not interfere in the judicial procedures of the other. IV. Judgments made against citizens by foreign courts, not party to this agreement, shall have no bearing on this arrangement. V. Nobles of the Mageocracy in Hohkmat who are members of the Chamber of Lord Magisters shall never be tried within the Most Serene State. The Courts of Hohkmat shall try them and return to the wronged party with a suitable verdict. This works the same for the Upper-Government of the Most Serene State, they shall never be tried within the City-States of Hohkmat, instead returned to their home-nation where they will be prosecuted as that court seems fit. ARTICLE VIII: Duration & Termination I. This pact shall remain in effect unless otherwise canceled by either the Silver Lubba or the Grand Magister. II. This pact may be terminated by both parties without penalty. If this pact is otherwise terminated without mutual agreement, the canceling party agrees to pay a penalty of 1,000 minas to the other party. III. For the continued integrity and simplicity of this agreement, all matters that can be resolved without the alteration of this treaty at any date past the signing of this document may be expanded, altered, or annulled both in scope and context, word by word, action by action, given the agreement of both parties and with the appropriate use of the rights provided within this document. GRAND-MAGISTER, Sorcerer-King, Hierophant of the Mysteries, Master of the Ziggurat of Hohkmat GRAND-APPRENTICE, Vizier of Fire, Heir to the City-State of Hohkmat The Silver Lubba, Lumia Uialben Hand of the Lubba and Prime Minister of Lurin. Baron of Aevum, Edvard Kervallen

RIP booklight. Good mage.

The Saneyir overlooked the writing of his old friend "Our Father awaits our unity"

THE CHANGE OF THE AGE [INTERNAL DOCUMENT - DISSEMINATE TO ALL MASTERS & VIZIERS] The time of my reign has been marked by contest and by struggle, by the clash of mage on mage for dominance of ideas and position. For nearly half a century, all of you have joined me in the fight to preserve the magic city and its beliefs: our pursuit of magic. This was a bloody time, a challenging time, but a necessary time. From our ranks rose great leaders and talented magi and those who would see us turned to ash - were cast out. This unification of the magical world under Hohkmat came at great cost - but this age, which we shall mark as the AGE OF STRUGGLE shall , upon the conclusion of the Kaggath between the Houses of Paradox and Silveira, come to an end. The time of Kaggath between Magi shall become a memory, our right to exist - is now undeniable. We shall soon enter THE AGE OF CHANGE. This is a transitory time period. This age shall be marked by the radical re-orientation of the magi of Hohkmat and its government, preparing us for the age that is to follow - THE AGE OF CREATION. This is a future that will be marked by scholarship, artificery, political neutrality, and a mastery of the void. ENTER THE AGE OF CHANGE In this AGE OF CHANGE, I direct all agencies of the Mageocracy to undertake the following preparations - which shall come into effect within two scholars weeks. Chamber of Stars & The Lord-Magisters. I. The Principle structure of the Lord Magisters shall remain unchanged, recognized as the most noble and talented of our people. However the KAGGATH shall no longer be a means in which to seize power, with the Grand Magister and the Chamber of Lord-Magisters now managing these appointments internally. The duties of trial and justice, appointment of titles such as sage and mastery, shall now be managed by the Lord-Magisters ; previously reserved for the Chamber of Masters and Sages. II. The structure of government administration shall remain largely unchanged, under the Viziers of each Chamber. The function of a city-state's government shall exist primarily to execute necessary functions that occur outside of the realm of the academy but are required for the management of a city-state, such as taxes, maintenance, defense, security, trade and diplomacy. Chamber of Water. Shall make its primary mission the removal and protection of the state from Apostate Magic. Even in our magic city, we cannot be blind to the temptations of power - and the Chamber of Water shall remain our safeguard against temptation. Their work shall be essential in protecting that nation from its most dangerous threat - itself. Chamber of Fire. I. To believe the Magi will ever truly be left unmolested is a foolish thought. The Chamber of Fire shall remain the principle defender of the law and the nation. As the rest of the nation focuses on scholarship and creation, we must maintain a standing cadre of no less than ten officers of evocation magic within the Chamber of Fire. II. The Chamber is to negotiate the services of a company of footmen or Soldiers to aid in the protection of the vastness of the new planned cityscape. Chamber of Wind. I. Diplomacy: Henceforth directed to review any and all current political arrangements. We are to begin to orient our political allegiances to neutrality with all. In particular, we shall pursue more benevolent relationships with magic-aligned nations, which includes Lurin, Haelunor, Celianor related strictly to arrangements in voidal studies and exchanges. We shall pursue diplomatic interests that ensure our safe existence within our new realm. We shall initiate the political process of change to our political status with Petra to one of political independence and sovereignty in accordance with current signed treaties. II. Trade: The AGE OF CREATION shall be marked by Hohkmats investments in science, understanding, knowledge and magic. These will be the tools of our profit. The Chamber shall arrange trade agreements that generate revenue of our inventions and discoveries; and trade them generously with those who wish to partake of our knowledge. Chamber of Earth. I. Prepare the national treasury for our relocation with a total sum of 15,000 MINAS within two scholar’s months. II. Begin architectural design, construction, and mining in preparation. Aevos largest site of Arcaurum has been discovered by the Chamber of Fire and the Chamber of Wind for our future construction and we shall be generous in its application. III. The Chamber is to acquire, or create, no less than two magical artifacts over the course of the next two scholar’s months. Academy of the Sorcerous Path. In the AGE OF STRUGGLE, the palatial ziggurat - the Palace of authority, served as the throne that looks upon all magi for obedience. This shall no longer be the principle heart of Hohkmat. The apex of society in the AGE OF CREATION shall be its academy. The Academy shall shadow over any such facility ever seen in our time, with grand halls for study, research, and the free trade of magic. Our libraries shall come to dwarf those of any realm, great artificery forges shall ring with the creations of magic. And so in the AGE OF CHANGE the Academy is to take the following actions. I. The Heir of Hohkmat shall now, as their principal title, take on the role of Headmaster of the Academy. a. The Headmaster of the Academy shall begin the search for a ‘Master’ to fulfill the role of each school of magic. b. The Headmaster is to recommend a naming convention and organization of the academy initial staff. The Grand Magister shall be fully briefed on the design of this organization and its staff within the next three scholar’s weeks. II. The position of Head Librarian shall be absorbed under the Academy, reporting directly to its Headmaster.They shall compile and prepare as many books and research to fill the libraries of our future city, our goal shall be no less than 200 books as an initial start within one scholar’s month. @greygre III. The Academy is to undergo the spread of Artificery and Transfiguration within Hohkmat. Hohkmat shall have NO LESS than 5 Artificers and Transfigurations within two scholar’s months. COUNCIL of MASTERS and SAGES. Is to be disbanded. Its duties are to be returned to the Chamber of Lord-Magisters. Other notable efforts; Law. I. The three mysteries shall remain the guiding philosophy of Hakad law. II. Magical True-Lineage shall remain the succession system of the great houses. III. The Kaggath shall no longer be utilized to resolve internal matters to the state. Henceforth, Kaggath shall be an emergency measure activated in defense of the state against external threats. Culture. I. Appropriate cultural dress of the Hakad shall be prescribed for all those in positions of authority when conducting formal business; this is to enable Magi to be unencumbered while casting in the hot climes of the south. II. A renewed emphasis shall be placed on welcoming Bardmancers and Housemages into the definition of 'Mage', where they may form guilds and perform studies with the rights of voidal mages. SO BOUND GRAND-MAGISTER, Sorcerer-King, Hierophant of the Mysteries, Master of the Ziggurat of Hohkmat