First Buds of Spring

"What is all this juice and all this joy?" -Gerard Manley Hopkins
Supernal Meaning
First Buds of Spring: Spring is when the planting is done. The winter frosts retreat and the showers of spring promise renewal and rebirth into summer. Without the work begun in Spring, there can be no Autumn harvest. And without the planting, tending, and reaping, there is no food for the long and quiet winter. The first buds of spring were always a promise to the people that rebirth was coming, but also a herald of the work yet to be done.
Members Balm - Elder Cambyses - Hierophant Order: Children of the Tree Path: Thyrsus Role: Edgetender Order: Mysterium Path: Moros Role: Doorwarden Weaver - Tale Keeper Epiphanius - Curator Order: Children of the Tree Path: Thyrsus Role: Lorekeeper Order: Mysterium Path: Obrimos Role: Hearthmaster Charleville - Claviger Order: Free Council Path: Acanthus Role: Farseeker Emeritus None - None Order: None Path: None Role: None Recruiting Is Cherry Blossom Recruiting?: No. This is an NPC cadre. What does Cherry Blossom do?: They are a cadre formed for the martial defense of the Consilium. Some of its finest warriors, strategists, negotiators, and leaders call it home. What are Cherry Blossom looking for?: They choose their numbers by Path. Candidates must have either exceptional martial skill, or talents that lend themselves well to the administration and prosecution of armed conflict. What does Cherry Blossom have to offer?: The tutelage and experience of several centuries of awakened experience with respect to combat and politics. Services What can Cherry Blossom do for non-members? To outsiders, they offer teaching and tutoring through the Right of Exchange. Their offer of hospitality comes with their own martial protection. What territory does Cherry Blossom publicly claim? The Centennial District and the neighborhood of East Parkside, including the areas of Fairmount park adjoining those areas to include the Shofuso Japanese Gardens. Logs None yet.	Protocols Great Rights The Council of the Wise openly honors all five of the Great Rights. Right of Crossing: We welcome all Awakened of pure heart to pass through our territory, and to linger there in enjoyment of its beauty and its culture. We ask you not to harm or do workings on its people, to report your paradoxes or incidents of note to us promptly, and to attempt to leave it better than you found it. If you pass by our sanctum, please announce your intention to do so prior to your appearance. We will ensure there is tea. Right of Emeritus: We acknowledge the wisdom of our council, the sacrifice of its officers and those of the Orders, the wisdom of the Elder of the Children, and of their emissariate. We acknowledge the wisdom in you also, and hope that you can say the same of us in your time. Right of Hospitality: For three days and three nights, petitioners may enjoy our hospitality. While you are here, you are our friends. We will protect you from trouble and help you negotiate your nemesis if that is what you are fleeing. At the end of three days, you are free to ask for that protection again. If you have been kind to us, we may return your kindness. There will be tea. Right of Nemesis: The purpose of the warrior is to grasp the long and the short sword and to die. Face your enemy with an empty mind and become the sword. If you win, very well. If you lose, very well. Do both with your eyes open. If there is another option than this, pursue it. If there is not, pursue only the cut and to be cutting. Do not fear defeat; fear dishonor. Right of Sanctuary: Respect our home as you respect your own. There will be tea. Protocols Lesser Analogues Interdicts Addendums Sigil File:FirstBudsofSpring