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Sigil Seminar
« on: August 27, 2013, 02:20:49 PM »


//OCC:

Ever wonder about words like “Sigil”, “berk” and “knight of the post”?

Sometimes, the lingo of a differing culture can be hard to grasp if there is little understanding of the cultural background that engenders the language.

To help with this confusion, a series of seminars will be held locally within the Outskirts with the intent of providing interested individuals information over the mysterious entity known colloquially as “The Cage” or the City of Doors.
We will discuss the city of Sigil, including:

- Its location in the Outlands upon the infinitely high Spire
- Sigil’s city layout, including the Wards and her mythical portals
- Her enigmatic ruler known as “Her Serenity” or the “Lady of Pain”
- The de facto daily leaders of the city, known as the Factols
- The Factions and their quiet war against one another
- The cosmopolitan nature of the “The Cage”

The amount of information existing over Sigil is undoubtedly extensive, so it is unreasonable to touch on all subjects in a short while.  In this first installment of the seminar, we will talk about the Outlands, the Spire, Sigil and its magical portals.      
The City of Doors is, due to its peculiar nature, a very unique and unusual city. Some would say ‘impossible’.  All are invited to attend, but do keep an open mind.  Many of the claims may sound improbably, but be assured, they are factually correct.  

Current location and time will be this Saturday, in the basement of the Lady’s Rest Inn. This way we do not bother the patrons above, but still have readily available refreshments on hand for those who wish it.

Hope to see you there!

Rhetra’Bushion

(This Saturday, August 31st, 8 pm (central time; -6 GMT))
Parchment from: http://shadowhousecreations.blogspot.com/2010/08/square-texture-set-vol-15.html
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Re: Sigil Seminar
« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2013, 10:48:50 AM »
OCC:  Event still programmed for tomorrow, Saturday, August 31st at 8 pm Central time. (-6 GMT).  I may try for an earlier time, around 5 pm Central, so our European brothers and sisters may interact if they wish. Or, do a second event this upcoming Sunday, as well, at an earlier time.
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Re: Sigil Seminar
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2013, 06:19:58 PM »
A note is pinned to the bottom of the poster.

" Perhaps make the location more...Sigillian friendly? Some of us chummers can't waltz into the Inn so easily. Just a thought.

-Rin"


The note is penned extravagantly and the dots over the I's are little hearts. Directly after the signed name is a print from lipstick-clad lips.

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Re: Sigil Seminar
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2013, 07:52:26 PM »
[A handwritten addendum has been made to the posting. A soft script in red ink is presented.]

Due to several requests, the location of the Sigil Seminar will be held at the entrance of Degannwy.  Same date, and time, please.

Remember, this is a gathering to learn about one another. I will ask those that attend to remember that though Degannwy is a peaceful community, lack of courtesy or respect to the community may be dealt by the rangers with...fervor. 

Sincerely,
Rhetra'Bushion

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Saturday, August 31st, 8 pm Central time (-6 GMT) at Degannwy!
Working on Sunday, September 1st, 9 am Central Time (-6 GMT) so our cousins on the other side of the world may join if they wish.  Most likely, also at Degannwy, though the Inn could still be the chosen option.

If any Sigilians wish to participate and present themselves, send a PM and we'll try to "introduce" your character as a citizen of this remarkable city!
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Re: Sigil Seminar
« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2013, 09:16:00 PM »
-A drawing in red ink is presented on a parchment underneath-

Proposed cosmology of the planes, as believed by scholars in Sigil and abroad. 

[Representation of the Planescape cosmology, particularly the Outlands, gate towns and sigil is shown]

Sincerely,
Rhetra'Bushion
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Re: Sigil Seminar
« Reply #5 on: August 30, 2013, 10:19:22 PM »


The Sigil Seminar is about to begin!

We work from outward, in, so the following topics will be touched upon in this first seminar installment:

Belief and the Three Rules of the Multiverse

The Outlands and its characteristics

~ Known Landmarks
~ Gate Towns
~ Properties of the Outlands, including its petitioners (natives)
~ The Great Spire

And an introduction to Sigil, the City of Doors

~ Shape of the city and its unusual properties
~ Portals and their own characteristics
~ Flora and Fauna
~ The enigmatic ruler, the Lady of Pain
~ Rules of Sigil

So remember, come to learn about your Sigilian neighbors!

Sincerely,
Rhetra’Bushion

OCC:  This Saturday, August 31st, at 8 pm Central Time (-6 GMT) in Degannwy.
This Sunday, September 1st, at 9 am Central Time (-6 GMT) in Degannwy.
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Re: Sigil Seminar
« Reply #6 on: August 31, 2013, 01:49:22 PM »
//OCC: In roughly seven hours time!

I have made "lore" sheets for myself, so the amount of information will depend on rolls. Here's to good lore rolls! [hint, hint]  Hehehehehe.
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Re: Sigil Seminar
« Reply #7 on: August 31, 2013, 06:19:44 PM »
//OCC: In a little under three hours!
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Re: Sigil Seminar
« Reply #8 on: September 01, 2013, 02:07:13 AM »
OCC: success!  Tomorrow's has been cancelled for a few days, while prepare something.
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Re: Sigil Seminar
« Reply #9 on: September 01, 2013, 02:08:31 PM »
OCC:  Last night's event, in my opinion was a success. I learned a lot, and I realized the things I need to do to improve. Currently talking with another Cager about participation, and will try to get things coordinated around them. Will also update information.

Hopefully, the next one will be soon, and it will be for our cousins on the other side of the world.  :)

Thank you to all who participated last night.
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