The Northern Arcane Symposium

== History ==
The idea of the Arcane Symposium was dreamed up by Silvius of the Final Empire, who wanted to encourage cooperation between the Philosopher-Kings and further the cause of the arcane. Initially, he wanted to host it himself, but ran into pressing matters, and moreover, his nearest neighbor, Rick of Aglazdere, chose not to take part. 
Determined to make his idea a reality, Silvius would suggest to his co-emperor, Brennen of Alara, that he host it in the north. Brennen agreed, and declared that he would invite any mage who came with a peaceful heart. 
== Attendees ==
=== Final Empire ===
* Brennen of Alara, Twin-Emperor of the Final Empire
* Vitreous Vrinn, Captain of the Imperial Flagship
* Warrizek, General of the Northern Imperial Army
* Dar Qhoris, Grand Master of the College of Sciences
=== Republic of Nadezhda ===
* Abi Eodauga, Marshal and First Minister
* Dolom Tkerekin, General of the Nadezhdan Armed Forces
* Nax Forester, Ambassador 
* Miervaldis Krizman, Minister 
=== Republic of New Arendur ===
* Tan Blackhand, Master of the Light 
* Curtin, Master of the Sword
* Iovianus Paulus Pluto, Pontiff of the College of Transmutation
* Sergius Amor, Pontiff of the College of Abjuration
* Balbus Priscus, Pontiff of the College of Conjuration
== Highlights ==
One of the most notable events was Brennen's demonstration of the spell Hyperborean Star, which he cast upon a large number of prisoners, primarily Yuan-Ti and Frost Giants, transforming them into ice statues. When he cast the spell, the Aurora Borealis burned as bright as the sun, and afterwards the festivities were held in the newly made sculpture garden. Abi Eodauga was impressed by the display of power, but the Arendurian delegation - especially Tan Blackhand and Doctor Curtin - were wary. 
The Symposium was the outside world's first encounter with Brennen, who had been a cipher until then. Attendees found him more personable then they expected; Abi Eodauga in particular got along with him well, for the two shared a dark sense of humor, and Brennen seemed very interested in sharing technological ideas with Curtin. Abi Eodauga was exasperated by Curtin, who for his part felt that the Marshal of Nadezhda did not really understand what he was saying. Tan Blackhand, on the other hand, found Abi Eodauga grating and considered Brennen problematic and enervating. Category:Mages
Category:Final Empire
Category:Nadezhda
Category:Arendur