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Martin: /* Astrology Reading */

2026-04-03T06:21:33Z

Astrology Reading

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	==Appendices==		==Appendices==
	===Astrology Reading===		===Astrology Reading===
	:Dear Sir,		====Letter from the Guild====
	:During the cataloguing of certain new astrological data and theses, we discovered that a particular, rare, oracular symbol may have been misinterpreted in certain recent astrology readings. Routine checks of archival readings filed with us revealed that this symbol had been used in a reading performed for you by the Baron Neuf-de-Pap, the Teleri Silverfoam, that had then been deposited in the library along with the notes from the subsequent abortive expedition. We certainly have no wish to criticize the Baron's otherwise elegant reading, but rather offer this reinterpretation, complete with footnotes, free of charge, in the hope that the new reading may in some way help you towards your goal.		Dear Sir,
			During the cataloguing of certain new astrological data and theses, we discovered that a particular, rare, oracular symbol may have been misinterpreted in certain recent astrology readings.
	:Kind Regards,
	:Hildegard of Whitehill,		Routine checks of archival readings filed with us revealed that this symbol had been used in a reading performed for you by the Baron Neuf-de-Pap, the Teleri Silverfoam, that had then been deposited in the library along with the notes from the subsequent abortive expedition.
	:for the Guild Astrological Service.
	:''"Working towards a brighter future"''		We certainly have no wish to criticize the Baron's otherwise elegant reading, but rather offer this reinterpretation, complete with footnotes, free of charge, in the hope that the new reading may in some way help you towards your goal.

			Kind Regards,
			Hildegard of Whitehill,
			for the Guild Astrological Service.
			''"Working towards a brighter future"''

	====Revised Reading====		====Revised Reading====

Martin: /* Revised Reading */

2026-04-03T06:19:43Z

Revised Reading

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	====Revised Reading====		====Revised Reading====
	;Original Question		'''Original Question:''' ''How do we find the next part of Martyn's sword?''
	:How do we find the next part of Martyn's sword?

	In Kadath did Xanadu,
	(and others),		:In Kadath did Xanadu,
	A mighty dome decree;		:: (and others),
	Where elven sacred rivers ran,		:A mighty dome decree;
	And caverns measureless to man,		:Where elven sacred rivers ran,
	Bordered a sunny sea.		:And caverns measureless to man,
	So thrice ten leagues of fertile ground,		:Bordered a sunny sea.
	With crystal towers were girdled round:		:So thrice ten leagues of fertile ground,
	And here the gardens spoke with sensual trills,		:With crystal towers were girdled round:
	Where blossomed many an incense-bearing tree,		:And here the gardens spoke with sensual trills,
	And here were forests older than hills,		:Where blossomed many an incense-bearing tree,
	Enfolding shady spots of greenery.		:And here were forests older than hills,
			:Enfolding shady spots of greenery.
	In Kadath did Xanadu,
	(and others),
	A mighty dome decree;		:In Kadath did Xanadu,
	And if decrees forever held,		::(and others),
	Forgiveness made for heroes felled,		:A mighty dome decree;
	There'd be no '''fiery'''<sup>1</sup> sea.		:And if decrees forever held,
	So thrice ten leagues of '''glassy'''<sup>2</sup> ground,		:Forgiveness made for heroes felled,
	With '''fire founts'''<sup>3</sup> are girdled round:		:There'd be no '''fiery'''<sup>1</sup> sea.
	And here gods sang a funeral dirge,		:So thrice ten leagues of '''glassy'''<sup>2</sup> ground,
	Where blossomed hate and enemies,		:With '''fire founts'''<sup>3</sup> are girdled round:
	And here they placed a '''ruby scourge'''<sup>4</sup>,		:And here gods sang a funeral dirge,
	Concealed in crystal greenery.		:Where blossomed hate and enemies,
			:And here they placed a '''ruby scourge'''<sup>4</sup>,
	In Kadath did Xanadu,		:Concealed in crystal greenery.
	(and others),
	To dream a mighty dome;
	And rivers, caves and sunny sea,		:In Kadath did Xanadu,
	Are frozen in tears of misery,		::(and others),
	In sorrow for their home.		:To dream a mighty dome;
	So thrice ten leagues of blasted ground,		:And rivers, caves and sunny sea,
	With swords and towers are girdled round:		:Are frozen in tears of misery,
	And near god-kin in silence mill,		:In sorrow for their home.
	Where sensual gods in laughter lay,		:So thrice ten leagues of blasted ground,
	With faces older than the hills,		:With swords and towers are girdled round:
	Exposing all their sadness and dismay.		:And near god-kin in silence mill,
			:Where sensual gods in laughter lay,
			:With faces older than the hills,
			:Exposing all their sadness and dismay.

	====Footnotes====		====Footnotes====

Martin: /* Revised Reading */

2026-04-03T06:17:03Z

Revised Reading

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	Exposing all their sadness and dismay.		Exposing all their sadness and dismay.

	;Footnotes		====Footnotes====
	# This is the original misinterpretation. The oracular symbol was originally interpreted as '''icy''', whereas the new material suggests that this is its opposite meaning. Thus in the new version the term '''fiery''' has been substituted.		# This is the original misinterpretation. The oracular symbol was originally interpreted as '''icy''', whereas the new material suggests that this is its opposite meaning. Thus in the new version the term '''fiery''' has been substituted.
	# The original interpretation of frozen is still valid, but the suggestion that this term refers to something ice-like but the product of extreme heat has led us to take the liberty of reinterpreting this term as '''glassy''', as in context it probably refers to some vitreous substance such as obsidian.		# The original interpretation of frozen is still valid, but the suggestion that this term refers to something ice-like but the product of extreme heat has led us to take the liberty of reinterpreting this term as '''glassy''', as in context it probably refers to some vitreous substance such as obsidian.
	# This misinterpretation was most probably caused by the confusion surrounding the fiery/icy symbol. We find no substance to the suggestion of pendency, and are of the opinion that it most probably refers to some sort of fiery vent, or less likely, a form of geyser. An alternate interpretation is of some form of upthrust protrusion (probably volcanic in nature). Because of this, we offer the alternate line		# This misinterpretation was most probably caused by the confusion surrounding the fiery/icy symbol. We find no substance to the suggestion of pendency, and are of the opinion that it most probably refers to some sort of fiery vent, or less likely, a form of geyser. An alternate interpretation is of some form of upthrust protrusion (probably volcanic in nature). Because of this, we offer the alternate line '''"With crystal crags are girdled round:".'''
	"With crystal crags are girdled round:".
	#Whilst this is the same as the original, it may have more meaning with the new interpretation. A scourge is person or thing regarded as an instrument of divine vengeance or punishment. A volcano could be seen in this light, and this possibility is particularly compelling when taken in conjunction with its adjective and the preceding lines.		#Whilst this is the same as the original, it may have more meaning with the new interpretation. A scourge is person or thing regarded as an instrument of divine vengeance or punishment. A volcano could be seen in this light, and this possibility is particularly compelling when taken in conjunction with its adjective and the preceding lines.

Martin: /* Scribe Notes */

2026-04-03T06:16:01Z

Scribe Notes

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 ==Scribe Notes==
-By Blayze From SGT Issue 1
+By Bleyze From SGT Issue 1
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 Because of the intervention of the bridge the party were able to escape. At the other end of the Rainbow Bridge lay the city of Midguard where the Lady Sif resides. Martin was already there awaiting the arrival of the party and after questing for the sword for so long gave it back to it's rightful owner, the Lady Sif.

Terryintransit at 05:58, 3 April 2026

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	[[Category:Serendipity]]		[[Category:Serendipity]]
	[[Category:Sabrina]]		[[Category:Sabrina]]
			[[Category:Feyan]]
	[[Category:Axis]]		[[Category:Axis]]
	[[Scribe_Notes#Jul 1992 AP\|Scribe Notes]]		[[Scribe_Notes#Jul 1992 AP\|Scribe Notes]]
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	*[[Sabrina]]		*[[Sabrina]]
	*[[Axis]]		*[[Axis]]
	*[[Feyan]]		*[[Feyan]] ;ed maybe?
	; Employer		; Employer
	: [[Martin]]		: [[Martin]]

Terryintransit at 05:58, 3 April 2026

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	[[Category:Serendipity]]		[[Category:Serendipity]]
	[[Category:Sabrina]]		[[Category:Sabrina]]
			[[Category:Axis]]
	[[Scribe_Notes#Jul 1992 AP\|Scribe Notes]]		[[Scribe_Notes#Jul 1992 AP\|Scribe Notes]]
	== Summary ==		== Summary ==
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	*[[Sabrina]]		*[[Sabrina]]
	*[[Axis]]		*[[Axis]]
			*[[Feyan]]
	; Employer		; Employer
	: [[Martin]]		: [[Martin]]

Terryintransit: /* Summary */

2026-04-03T05:55:38Z

Summary

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	*[[Serendipity]]		*[[Serendipity]]
	*[[Sabrina]]		*[[Sabrina]]
			*[[Axis]]

	; Employer		; Employer
	: [[Martin]]		: [[Martin]]

Terryintransit: /* Summary */

2026-04-03T05:55:18Z

Summary

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	'''Adventure''': Martin's Sword #5 Game Over<br>		'''Adventure''': Martin's Sword #5 Game Over<br>
	'''GM''': [[Martin]]<br>		'''GM''': [[Martin]]<br>
	'''Season''': [[Autumn]] ~~826 WK~~<br>		'''Season''': [[Autumn]] 793WK<br>
	; Party		; Party
	*[[Bleyze]] - scribe		*[[Bleyze]] - scribe

Terryintransit at 02:46, 3 April 2026

2026-04-03T02:46:42Z

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	[[Category:Martin Dickson]]		[[Category:Martin Dickson]]
	[[Category:Scribe Notes]]		[[Category:Scribe Notes]]
	[[Category:Bleyze]] ~~- scribe~~		[[Category:Bleyze]]
	[[Category:Martin]]		[[Category:Martin]]
	[[Category:Serendipity]]		[[Category:Serendipity]]

Terryintransit at 02:44, 3 April 2026

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	[[Category:Martin Dickson]]		[[Category:Martin Dickson]]
	[[Category:Scribe Notes]]		[[Category:Scribe Notes]]
			[[Category:Bleyze]] - scribe
			[[Category:Martin]]
			[[Category:Serendipity]]
			[[Category:Sabrina]]
	[[Scribe_Notes#Jul 1992 AP\|Scribe Notes]]		[[Scribe_Notes#Jul 1992 AP\|Scribe Notes]]
	== Summary ==		== Summary ==