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Ptah Remneal runs two fingers across his beard in contemplation, and at last places his palms on the table in resolution. "And as such I must also agree. We will allow our offer of collaboration to fade out of memory, and if they should ask about it again we shall say we are too busy with other matters." "Now, are there any more academic proposals before I continue to another subject?"

Ptah Remneal tilts his head at their words, first responding to Edgar. "I had not thought about that... surely gathering so many artifacts, regardless of their individual potency, would create perhaps unfortunate magical effects..." "And I agree. In declaring themselves a sovereign nation, they have demonstrated what their desires are. That of power, whether in politics or posterity - authority and artifacts. We must be careful in our future dealings with them." The Preeminent Savant turns to Nicodemus. "And perhaps those dealings should be few and far between as you say, Mr. Rosano. But we already have made interactions with them, and possible plans to collaborate in studying their artifacts. Should we abandon such plans, including what insight we would gather, to keep interactions with them as minimal as possible?"

Ptah looks up, and smiles widely. "Ah! Mr. Tarus! Glad to see you have arrived. We were currently discussing how to deal with the Arcane Delvers given the recent developments..." Ptah continues to fill in Edgar with the information he spoke before ((my previous two posts)). "What are your thoughts?"

Ptah Remneal nods, then raises three fingers "Though the Gallmore situation differs in the Magestate in three ways: Gallmore is a newly formed power while the Arcane Delvers have been established for many years; Gallmore possesses next to no military strength while the Delvers have gathered amongst them numerous warriors, treasure-seekers and mages; Gallmore was not a participant in Thorin's Peace and so could be attacked without ill effect to global peace, while the Delvers were part of Thorin's alliance against the Holy Oren Empire and so are given a degree of political protection." "However - you raise a point. The Delvers attempted to convince us to give them our own artifacts we find, for they claim they have the manpower to protect their vault - but if they should fail? They mentioned that there were some items in their vault which were not there for safekeeping... but containment." "More, my question was about how we should deal with the Delvers at the moment. What are your thoughts, faculty?"

Ptah kneads his black beard lined with emerging grey hairs, and gestures in resolution. "Make it so. An interesting proposition... I look forward to your writings Mr. Rosano." Ptah takes his hand off his own face at Salazar's last words. "Perhaps, perhaps... but I think such a thing would be of more use to the Ministry personally than informing all the people of Anthos, as they likely are aware of the political situation of Anthos. But indeed - it could prove useful to have a reference through which the Ministry may navigate this 'sandstorm' as you call it. Make it so." The Preeminent Savant pauses, speaking heavily. "On the matter of politics now - the rest of you may present your proposals later in the discussion - this is of interesting note:" Ptah holds up a flyer, emblazoned at the top of a curious symbol. "The Arcane Delvers have made themselves into a sovereign power, this 'Magestate'. For us this may have several consequences. I and Mr. Rosano recently met with Delver Regents about jointly researching the various artifacts under Delver possession. They agreed, but through the conversation it became apparent to us that the Delvers... do not have a love of truth and knowledge as we do. At one point they openly admitted to being hoarders of the strange and arcane. I have my own thoughts on how to proceed with dealing with them, but I would hear the counsel of my faculty as well. How should we approach this?"

The day begins slowly, and Ptah moves within the newly constructed Kadvis Hall, pacing, deep in awaiting thought. As the sun rolls across the sky, slowly people begin to arrive, knocking on the doors of the Hall, facilitating a welcoming smile and greeting fromt he Preeminent Savant as they are let in. Ptah leaves the arrivals to discuss amongst themselves for some time, and as people gather the conversation evolves into discussion of all manner of subjects. Scrolls unfurling, books opening, minds reaching. When he believes that all expected to arrive are gathered, Ptah calls for a silence. All present take their seats on the long meeting table, with Ptah at the head. He speaks: "So! We begin, this day, the first of many Contemplative Conferences. The first order of business is a command I give: all non-pupil members of the Ministry are expected to present to me a contemplative proposal, relevant to their department. If I accept your proposal, you shall work in earnest upon that project and present to the Ministry your findings, whereupon it shall be published to the people of Anthos at large. You may have some time now to think on a proposal, but are there any at this moment who have an idea?"

To all members of the Ministry of Contemplation: In order for activities to not wait upon the completion of Hedion University, a small construction, Kadvis Hall, has been made for the purpose of being our temporary base of operations, storage area and lab. The Preeminent Savant calls upon all members of the Ministry of Contemplation to assemble within Kadvis Hall for a Contemplative Conference in one elven day. The exact matter and business to be discussed shall be revealed only then. Contemplate all, -Preeminent Savant Ptah Remneal ((This will take the form of a forum RP session, taking place on this topic. Until it begins, simply make an IC post showing your character has heard news of this.))

To the Dark Elf Percival Centrella, Your application has been reviewed and you may find a time to meet Preeminent Savant Ptah Remneal within the Cloud Temple Library for a last series of questions to solidify your admittance.

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To the Human Lee Scorsby, Your application has been reviewed and you may find a time to meet Preeminent Savant Ptah Remneal within the Cloud Temple Library for a last series of questions to solidify your admittance. ((I have decided in order to keep in contact with everyone, organize things and give people some activity I will be making a skype group for the Ministry. Please either post or PM me your skype name so that I may add you.))

To the Human Sofetios Jayamen, Your application has been reviewed and you may find a time to meet Preeminent Savant Ptah Remneal within the Cloud Temple Library for a last series of questions to solidify your admittance. To the Human Mason Owynson, Your application has been reviewed and you may find a time to meet Preeminent Savant Ptah Remneal within the Cloud Temple Library for a last series of questions to solidify your admittance. To the High Elf Amras Yavelti, Your application has been reviewed and you may find a time to meet Preeminent Savant Ptah Remneal within the Cloud Temple Library for a last series of questions to solidify your admittance. To Phrenal Nicodemus Rosano, I would gladly accept such a donation. Due to the recent theft of our exhumed rock from the lake, it shall be prudent to establish measures of security before we transfer the livestock. We shall meet personally to speak further of this. Contemplate all, -Preeminent Savant Ptah Remneal

To the leadership of the Arcane College, You and your associates are invited to be merged with a more broad academic organization, the Ministry of Contemplation. The Ministry has made it its enduring and ever-present goal to spread the academic arts of all kinds across anthos, including studies of the magical and arcane. If you accept our offer, the Arcane College shall become absorbed as the Department of Thaumaturgy within the Ministry of Contemplation, and shall reside in Hedion University as would any faculty member of the Ministry. You will be given dormatories as residence and the Thaumic Tower of the University shall be your departmental facility. Attached to this letter is a standard flyer carrying information regarding the Ministry. [Link] If you have further questions or wish to discuss this offer, you may seek me when you can within the Cloud Temple Library. Contemplate all, -Preeminent Savant Ptah Remneal

Flower of Love. A flower that causes the holder to fall in love with the first person they see. And thus give them the flower. After you give them the flower, you lose interest. The Fleeting Breath- An ancient Elvish longbow, enchanted by Rasmot to knock both the user and the target into the air, and give them both magnificent minty breath. And unfortunately sometimes a broken neck. Have Haelphon place an [R] in the name and remove the description. If it does not have an [R] in the name, it is not a Rasmot Item.

So basically it works like this?