Difference between revisions of "The Stone Meridian"
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===History=== | ===History=== | ||
A big FNORD | A big FNORD | ||
+ | Fought with [[The Fair Maiden's Remains]] and was victorious. | ||
===Appearance=== | ===Appearance=== | ||
The Sky-Pearl is a city of impossible geometry and dwarfing, awe-inspiring architecture. In its bounds, the horizon is fuzzy, and the countless waterways pierce the landscape like a web. Outside, one can’t look at it directly, but if it’s there, it will always be seen in the corner of one’s vision. It resides in the Mansus, but sometimes it bleeds into the Wake, and, occasionally, it can be seen drifting into Nowhere. | The Sky-Pearl is a city of impossible geometry and dwarfing, awe-inspiring architecture. In its bounds, the horizon is fuzzy, and the countless waterways pierce the landscape like a web. Outside, one can’t look at it directly, but if it’s there, it will always be seen in the corner of one’s vision. It resides in the Mansus, but sometimes it bleeds into the Wake, and, occasionally, it can be seen drifting into Nowhere. | ||
===Principles=== | ===Principles=== | ||
− | The Stone Meridian | + | The Stone Meridian embodies the very principles that brought it into being. It is hopeful, for nothing can remain for long without hope. It brings home, shelter, and comfort to those who are desperate for it, for home is essential if one is to persist. It brings purpose for those who were robbed of it, it gives second chances to those who were misled, and it reshapes those who are beyond the reach of mercy. And, at last, it remembers, for sacrifices fade, too. |
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==Worship== | ==Worship== | ||
===Cult=== | ===Cult=== | ||
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The Stone Meridian is connected to its Names on a deeper level than most other Hours. Without them, its face is blank: they are its expressions. | The Stone Meridian is connected to its Names on a deeper level than most other Hours. Without them, its face is blank: they are its expressions. | ||
====The Minister in Black ==== | ====The Minister in Black ==== | ||
− | FNORD | + | The Minister in Black is the resilience of the City. He is also FNORD |
<div style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;">{{ElementDescription | <div style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;">{{ElementDescription | ||
|image = File:TheMinisterInBlack.png | |image = File:TheMinisterInBlack.png | ||
|title = The Minister in Black | |title = The Minister in Black | ||
− | |description = | + | |description = "Let's make this quick, I have important matters to attend to." |
|aspect0 = Follower | |aspect0 = Follower | ||
|aspect1 = Summoned | |aspect1 = Summoned | ||
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<div style="margin-top: 20px; text-align: center">{{RecipeDescription | <div style="margin-top: 20px; text-align: center">{{RecipeDescription | ||
|verb = Work | |verb = Work | ||
− | |title = Summon a Terse Name of the | + | |title = Summon a Terse Name of the Shelter Adamantine? |
|start_description = The Minister in Black will come when his way is paved with an act of great strife, but only if shown the hungers of the Grail he knows so well. | |start_description = The Minister in Black will come when his way is paved with an act of great strife, but only if shown the hungers of the Grail he knows so well. | ||
|description = The Minister in Black rises slowly from the ground, enveloped in clouds of thick black smoke. His robes are soaked in blood. | |description = The Minister in Black rises slowly from the ground, enveloped in clouds of thick black smoke. His robes are soaked in blood. | ||
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====The Diplomat in White==== | ====The Diplomat in White==== | ||
− | FNORD | + | The Diplomat in White is the hope of the City. He is also FNORD |
<div style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;">{{ElementDescription | <div style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;">{{ElementDescription | ||
|image = File:TheDiplomatInWhite.png | |image = File:TheDiplomatInWhite.png | ||
|title = The Diplomat in White | |title = The Diplomat in White | ||
− | |description = | + | |description = "I assume there is some talking to be done, yes? I shall teach you a trick or two after we're done, I think you will find them useful on your future endeavours and, maybe, a bit unfair. After all, diplomacy is a web of lies, intrigue, and occasional truth, when the former fail." |
|aspect0 = Follower | |aspect0 = Follower | ||
|aspect1 = Summoned | |aspect1 = Summoned | ||
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<div style="margin-top: 20px; text-align: center">{{RecipeDescription | <div style="margin-top: 20px; text-align: center">{{RecipeDescription | ||
|verb = Work | |verb = Work | ||
− | |title = Summon a Jovial Name-Emanation of the | + | |title = Summon a Jovial Name-Emanation of the Sky-Pearl? |
− | |start_description = | + | |start_description = The Diplomat can enter when the ground itself moves with Heart's power, and when shown a way with the Lantern-light. |
− | |description = | + | |description = At the first glance, The Diplomat in White looks like an ordinary mortal, but there is a rhythm that cannot be resisted when he speaks, when he moves, and his eyes are deep as the ocean... |
|aspect0 = Ritual | |aspect0 = Ritual | ||
|aspect1 = Knock | |aspect1 = Knock | ||
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====The Obelisk==== | ====The Obelisk==== | ||
− | FNORD | + | The Obelisk is the fuel that keeps the City going. She is also FNORD |
<div style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;">{{ElementDescription | <div style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;">{{ElementDescription | ||
|image = File:TheObelisk.png | |image = File:TheObelisk.png | ||
|title = The Obelisk's Shadow | |title = The Obelisk's Shadow | ||
− | |description = | + | |description = The shadow speaks, but its words are hollow, like that of the dead in the Mansus-soil, and at the same time, they emanate an unparalleled heat. The Obelisk won't leave The Moving City under any other guise. |
|aspect0 = Follower | |aspect0 = Follower | ||
|aspect1 = Summoned | |aspect1 = Summoned | ||
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|verb = Work | |verb = Work | ||
|title = Summon a Shadow of a Powerful Name-Emanation of the Stone Meridian? | |title = Summon a Shadow of a Powerful Name-Emanation of the Stone Meridian? | ||
− | |start_description = | + | |start_description = For The Obelisk to lend her power, the room must be smoldering with the radiance of Forge, but the fire must be merciful, lightly touched by Heart. |
− | |description = | + | |description = Her shadow stretches on the walls, flickering like it would behind a bonfire, but all the flames went away the moment she appeared. |
|aspect0 = Ritual | |aspect0 = Ritual | ||
|aspect1 = Knock | |aspect1 = Knock | ||
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====The Twister of Tongues==== | ====The Twister of Tongues==== | ||
− | FNORD | + | The Tonguetwister is the memory of the City. They are also FNORD |
<div style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;">{{ElementDescription | <div style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;">{{ElementDescription | ||
|image = File:TheTwisterOfTongues.png | |image = File:TheTwisterOfTongues.png | ||
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|title = Summon the Most Deceptive Name of The Moving City? | |title = Summon the Most Deceptive Name of The Moving City? | ||
|start_description = The Page-Trail will hear your call if presented with Moth's yearning, but they will answer it only when given a delightful secret as a show of respect. | |start_description = The Page-Trail will hear your call if presented with Moth's yearning, but they will answer it only when given a delightful secret as a show of respect. | ||
− | |description = | + | |description = Sometimes, The Cloaked Secret enters the room from worrying angles, but they are always abrupt or unexpected in their coming. The Dappled-Steps loops their tongue around their neck several times, like a scarf, and their robes are patched with names and words in languages long gone. |
|aspect0 = Ritual | |aspect0 = Ritual | ||
|aspect1 = Knock | |aspect1 = Knock |
Revision as of 03:37, 8 August 2019
The Stone Meridian, also known as The Shelter Adamantine, The Moving City, and The Sky-Pearl, is an Hour born in the moment of greatest peril, at the apex of the Collision. It was molded into the shape most desired by the thousands upon thousands of wounded hearts. And as they begged, it shall remain, no matter what.
Description
History
A big FNORD Fought with The Fair Maiden's Remains and was victorious.
Appearance
The Sky-Pearl is a city of impossible geometry and dwarfing, awe-inspiring architecture. In its bounds, the horizon is fuzzy, and the countless waterways pierce the landscape like a web. Outside, one can’t look at it directly, but if it’s there, it will always be seen in the corner of one’s vision. It resides in the Mansus, but sometimes it bleeds into the Wake, and, occasionally, it can be seen drifting into Nowhere.
Principles
The Stone Meridian embodies the very principles that brought it into being. It is hopeful, for nothing can remain for long without hope. It brings home, shelter, and comfort to those who are desperate for it, for home is essential if one is to persist. It brings purpose for those who were robbed of it, it gives second chances to those who were misled, and it reshapes those who are beyond the reach of mercy. And, at last, it remembers, for sacrifices fade, too.
Worship
Cult
This Hour is worshipped as much as you would expect someone to worship a street, a road, or a house. There are, perhaps, individuals who do, but the reasoning is vague at best. Maybe there is something to gain out of this after all?
The Shelter Adamantine itself, however, is home to many Names, Mansus-spirits, Nowhere-things, Long, Know, and just regular mortals. All of them are loyal to no-one but the City and its Name-emanations.
Mark
- Temptation: FN: ORD
- Dedication: FN: ORD
- Ascension: FN: ORD
- Ascension: FN: ORD
- Ascension: FN: ORD
- Ascension: FN: ORD
- Ending: FNORD
Servants
Names
The Stone Meridian is connected to its Names on a deeper level than most other Hours. Without them, its face is blank: they are its expressions.
The Minister in Black
The Minister in Black is the resilience of the City. He is also FNORD
The Diplomat in White
The Diplomat in White is the hope of the City. He is also FNORD
The Obelisk
The Obelisk is the fuel that keeps the City going. She is also FNORD
The Twister of Tongues
The Tonguetwister is the memory of the City. They are also FNORD
Spirits
Dead Long and mortals remain in the City after their death to become FNORD
Locations
The Mansus
FNORD
FNORD
The Wake
The Most Serene Republic of Venice
The Most Serene FN of ORD
The Histories
FNORD
Items
Tools
- FNORD
- Aspects: FNORD
Ingredients
- FNORD
- FNORD
Influences
- FNORD
- Aspect: FNORD
Books
- FNORD
- Description:
- Start Text:
- End Text:
- Gives:
Rites
- The Rite of Desperate Deed
- Description: FNORD
- Requires: FNORD
- Gives: FNORD
Relationships
- The Clepsydrae:
- The Old Wyrm:
- Her Scarred Serenity:
- The Unfettered:
- The Harrower:
- The Legion Lamentful:
- The Scoriantheme:
- The Deep:
- The Demiurge: perhaps enemy?
- The Hearthkeeper: perhaps fremd?
- Mother Songbird:
- The Confectionist:
- The Glorious Child: perhaps fremd?
- The Transfinite Question:
- The Nizvestier Within:
- The Navigator:
- The Fireside:
- The Listless King:
- The Fool's Gold:
- The Faustian Alchemist:
- The Chimaera:
- The Jahwian:
- The Perditarch:
- A Stock-Woven Watcher:
- Its Incarnadine Virulence:
- The Zabbaleen: perhaps fremd?
- The Wispy Tress:
- Little Lady Liver-Licker:
- The Stone Meridian:
- TINT:
- shade:
- The King of Keys: