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	It is important to note that although the portents were dire, the Palestra Blade ventured into the shadows at great risk to herself for the sake of the Faendryl nation and the Patriarch.		It is important to note that although the portents were dire, the Palestra Blade ventured into the shadows at great risk to herself for the sake of the Faendryl nation and the Patriarch.

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	Two cases from history, one distant and one quite recent, illustrate Igaeshian readings in action. Both are anomalous in their way, but each illustrates the need for great caution when performing readings, particularly for clients who take them very much to heart.		Two cases from history, one distant and one quite recent, illustrate Igaeshian readings in action. Both are anomalous in their way, but each illustrates the need for great caution when performing readings, particularly for clients who take them very much to heart.

	Qwhinn Laurentiu Faendryl – Most Faendryl are no doubt aware of his fate, but few know of the divination records found at his estate after the assassination of Phorien Endric Faendryl, Patriarch XXI. The Igaeshian reader who transcribed the reading, in this case Qwhinn's aunt Firhrisya Laurentiu Faendryl, recorded three symbols resting between the arcs of Family and Rule. The first, the Oculoth, was interpreted as benefiting from a rival's downfall as it was combined with the Gate, symbolizing change and a need for action, and the Chalice, which was interpreted as gaining favor.		Qwhinn Laurentiu Faendryl – Most Faendryl are no doubt aware of his fate, but few know of the divination records found at his estate after the assassination of [[Phorien Endric Faendryl]], Patriarch XXI. The Igaeshian reader who transcribed the reading, in this case Qwhinn's aunt Firhrisya Laurentiu Faendryl, recorded three symbols resting between the arcs of Family and Rule. The first, the Oculoth, was interpreted as benefiting from a rival's downfall as it was combined with the Gate, symbolizing change and a need for action, and the Chalice, which was interpreted as gaining favor.

	Historians believe the portents described in this reading may have encouraged Qwhinn to proceed with the assassination. Unfortunately for the Laurentiu family, a later review of the divination records revealed that the Chalice had clearly been reversed. Given its location in the lower portion of the vial, this reading should have been interpreted as an omen of a possible execution the near future for the querent. The likelihood is that the Laurentiu desire for power influenced the interpretation of the reading by Firhrisya and ultimately led to their downfall.		Historians believe the portents described in this reading may have encouraged Qwhinn to proceed with the assassination. Unfortunately for the Laurentiu family, a later review of the divination records revealed that the Chalice had clearly been reversed. Given its location in the lower portion of the vial, this reading should have been interpreted as an omen of a possible execution the near future for the querent. The likelihood is that the Laurentiu desire for power influenced the interpretation of the reading by Firhrisya and ultimately led to their downfall.
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	The Laurentiu family's ill-fated grab for power resulted in death not only for Phorien Endric Faendryl, but for the Laurentiu name and honor as they were put to the sword.		The Laurentiu family's ill-fated grab for power resulted in death not only for Phorien Endric Faendryl, but for the Laurentiu name and honor as they were put to the sword.

	Aralyte Halanori Faendryl – The Palestra Blade is one of the most celebrated Faendryl of modern times and certainly the most renowned outside of New Ta'Faendryl. The records of her most recent divination, shortly before she led a group of adventurers across the valence into the shadow realm of Althedeus, are a curious anomaly. According to the official notes of the Palestra Blade's most recent reading, the seer noted that she was delayed in returning to her study to record the findings from the vial pertaining to Aralyte due to a mishap with an uncontained Igaesha. Historians and readers note that even this small delay could have been enough to introduce ambiguity into the reading.		[[Aralyte Halanori Faendryl]] – The Palestra Blade is one of the most celebrated Faendryl of modern times and certainly the most renowned outside of New Ta'Faendryl. The records of her most recent divination, shortly before she led a group of adventurers across the valence into the shadow realm of Althedeus, are a curious anomaly. According to the official notes of the Palestra Blade's most recent reading, the seer noted that she was delayed in returning to her study to record the findings from the vial pertaining to Aralyte due to a mishap with an uncontained Igaesha. Historians and readers note that even this small delay could have been enough to introduce ambiguity into the reading.

	Although the reading's indications of travel to distant lands was manifestly true – Aralyte spent her last days in this realm near Wehnimer's Landing – and the presence of the Cage indicated great personal danger, though other signs were not as clear. A shadowed mark remained, one final symbol that was already beginning to fade from the vial's glassy walls when the reader encountered it. Try as she might, she could not interpret this final sign. Whether it could have changed the outcome of the final battle and allowed Aralyte to return is not known. It is even possible the vanishing symbol or symbols indicate a possibility of release.		Although the reading's indications of travel to distant lands was manifestly true – Aralyte spent her last days in this realm near Wehnimer's Landing – and the presence of the Cage indicated great personal danger, though other signs were not as clear. A shadowed mark remained, one final symbol that was already beginning to fade from the vial's glassy walls when the reader encountered it. Try as she might, she could not interpret this final sign. Whether it could have changed the outcome of the final battle and allowed Aralyte to return is not known. It is even possible the vanishing symbol or symbols indicate a possibility of release.

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	In Igaeshian reading, accuracy beyond that basic essential element is seen as largely dependent on a combination of the natural talent of the reader and the methodology by which she has been taught. A reader's career begins with her mentor, immediately establishing a baseline from which she is to grow; the better the reading reputation of her mentor, the better her own reputation from the very start. Readers then build up their reputation by reading patterns for questions about the near future to allow a clear correlation between the reader's interpretation and the actual unfolding of events pertaining to those interpretations. Ultimately, the more accurate the portents are to how events unfold, the stronger any single reader's reputation becomes. With time and a continued positive growth in reputation for accuracy, a reader will slowly incorporate more broad and future-reaching subjects.		In Igaeshian reading, accuracy beyond that basic essential element is seen as largely dependent on a combination of the natural talent of the reader and the methodology by which she has been taught. A reader's career begins with her mentor, immediately establishing a baseline from which she is to grow; the better the reading reputation of her mentor, the better her own reputation from the very start. Readers then build up their reputation by reading patterns for questions about the near future to allow a clear correlation between the reader's interpretation and the actual unfolding of events pertaining to those interpretations. Ultimately, the more accurate the portents are to how events unfold, the stronger any single reader's reputation becomes. With time and a continued positive growth in reputation for accuracy, a reader will slowly incorporate more broad and future-reaching subjects.

	Timing is also considered essential to a reading's accuracy. Traditionally, when an Igaesha is summoned, the reader already has in mind the purpose of the ~~'''~~divination and for whom it is performed~~'''~~. The demon may be summoned before these parameters are already established, but the reading is then already considered less accurate, and the longer one waits to cement these, the weaker the reading will become. The other aspect of timing involves length of delay in carrying out the reading once the Igaesha has escaped; delays naturally result in less rigorous readings, and waiting too long can result in an altogether loss of the smoke patterns ~~'''~~altogether~~'''~~.		Timing is also considered essential to a reading's accuracy. Traditionally, when an Igaesha is summoned, the reader already has in mind the purpose of the divination and for whom it is performed. The demon may be summoned before these parameters are already established, but the reading is then already considered less accurate, and the longer one waits to cement these, the weaker the reading will become. The other aspect of timing involves length of delay in carrying out the reading once the Igaesha has escaped; delays naturally result in less rigorous readings, and waiting too long can result in an altogether loss of the smoke patterns altogether.

	The final, and perhaps most easily measured, aspect of potential for accuracy revolves around who performs the summoning of the Igaesha: a reader who summons his or her own demon is worlds away more accurate than readers who are unable to execute this feat themselves. A reading performed in the latter method originated from apprenticeships: a reader summons an Igaesha, ushers it into a vial, and then suspends it in a sleep-like state, often called putting the demon "to rest" or "to sleep". The pupil, once ready, then properly releases the demon from its limbo state and allows events to unfold per usual, concluding by performing the reading. This mode of learning is infrequently used in formal teaching, reserved only for specific types of demonstrations, and the reading is always considered a faux reading, never official.		The final, and perhaps most easily measured, aspect of potential for accuracy revolves around who performs the summoning of the Igaesha: a reader who summons his or her own demon is worlds away more accurate than readers who are unable to execute this feat themselves. A reading performed in the latter method originated from apprenticeships: a reader summons an Igaesha, ushers it into a vial, and then suspends it in a sleep-like state, often called putting the demon "to rest" or "to sleep". The pupil, once ready, then properly releases the demon from its limbo state and allows events to unfold per usual, concluding by performing the reading. This mode of learning is infrequently used in formal teaching, reserved only for specific types of demonstrations, and the reading is always considered a faux reading, never official.
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	'''The Ring'''		'''The Ring'''

	One of the most straightforward signs to interpret, a single Ring typically suggests marriage or something to do with marital life. A pair of intertwined Rings is a joyous omen for a wedding as this sign means an everlasting match with a partner worthy of the subject. A broken Ring, conversely, could mean strife. Multiple Rings joined to a single one or to one another are a good omen for additional wives ~~'''~~or~~'''~~ husbands. Seers can purportedly tell from inspecting the Rings which wives will get along well, and some grooms ~~'''~~and brides~~'''~~ have been known to plan their sleeping arrangements accordingly.		One of the most straightforward signs to interpret, a single Ring typically suggests marriage or something to do with marital life. A pair of intertwined Rings is a joyous omen for a wedding as this sign means an everlasting match with a partner worthy of the subject. A broken Ring, conversely, could mean strife. Multiple Rings joined to a single one or to one another are a good omen for additional wives or husbands. Seers can purportedly tell from inspecting the Rings which wives will get along well, and some grooms and brides have been known to plan their sleeping arrangements accordingly.

	In smoke seeing traditions, rings have additional nuances of meaning. Rings within rings often refer to children, and a questioner who wishes to know the sex of a child will look at the nature of the inner ring. A thicker ring is said to mean a boy will be born, and a slim ring represents a girl. A rotating ring could mean a string of dalliances, or it could mean marital discord – or, if ill-aspected, both.		In smoke seeing traditions, rings have additional nuances of meaning. Rings within rings often refer to children, and a questioner who wishes to know the sex of a child will look at the nature of the inner ring. A thicker ring is said to mean a boy will be born, and a slim ring represents a girl. A rotating ring could mean a string of dalliances, or it could mean marital discord – or, if ill-aspected, both.
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	The Laurentiu family's ill-fated grab for power resulted in death not only for Phorien Endric Faendryl, but for the Laurentiu name and honor as they were put to the sword.		The Laurentiu family's ill-fated grab for power resulted in death not only for Phorien Endric Faendryl, but for the Laurentiu name and honor as they were put to the sword.

	Aralyte Halanori Faendryl – The Palestra Blade is one of the most celebrated Faendryl of modern times and certainly the most renowned outside of New Ta'Faendryl. The records of her most recent divination, shortly before she led a group of adventurers across the valence into the shadow realm of Althedeus, are a curious anomaly. According to the ~~'''~~official notes of the Palestra Blade's most recent reading, the seer noted that~~'''~~ she was delayed in returning to her study to record the findings from the vial pertaining to Aralyte due to a mishap with an uncontained Igaesha. ~~'''~~Historians and readers note that even this~~'''~~ small delay could have been enough to introduce ambiguity into the reading.		Aralyte Halanori Faendryl – The Palestra Blade is one of the most celebrated Faendryl of modern times and certainly the most renowned outside of New Ta'Faendryl. The records of her most recent divination, shortly before she led a group of adventurers across the valence into the shadow realm of Althedeus, are a curious anomaly. According to the official notes of the Palestra Blade's most recent reading, the seer noted that she was delayed in returning to her study to record the findings from the vial pertaining to Aralyte due to a mishap with an uncontained Igaesha. Historians and readers note that even this small delay could have been enough to introduce ambiguity into the reading.

	Although the reading's indications of travel to distant lands was manifestly true – Aralyte spent her last days in this realm near Wehnimer's Landing – and the presence of the Cage indicated great personal danger, though other signs were not as clear. A shadowed mark remained, one final symbol that was already beginning to fade from the vial's glassy walls when the reader encountered it. Try as she might, she could not interpret this final sign. Whether it could have changed the outcome of the final battle and allowed Aralyte to return is not known. It is even possible the vanishing symbol or symbols indicate a possibility of release.		Although the reading's indications of travel to distant lands was manifestly true – Aralyte spent her last days in this realm near Wehnimer's Landing – and the presence of the Cage indicated great personal danger, though other signs were not as clear. A shadowed mark remained, one final symbol that was already beginning to fade from the vial's glassy walls when the reader encountered it. Try as she might, she could not interpret this final sign. Whether it could have changed the outcome of the final battle and allowed Aralyte to return is not known. It is even possible the vanishing symbol or symbols indicate a possibility of release.

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