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| title = The Vizier
| card = File:Stolentemplate
| quote = There must be order. There will be silence.
| origin = Blood
| titles = The Vizier<br />The Sous-Chef<br />The Ink-Thane<br /> The Prime Minister
| names = The Revolutionary<br /> The TyrannicidesChancellor<br /> Saint Hydra<br /> The ChancellorLeo| aspects = {{Aspect|Winter}} {{Aspect|Secret Histories}} {{Aspect|Moth}}
| arrival = c. 200 C.E.
| owners = [[User:ThreeInquisitors|Will, A Poor Lunatic]]
}} '''The Vizer''' ('''The Sous-Chef''', '''The Ink-Thane''', '''The Prime Minister''') is the Sixth Hour of the Fansus, represented by the Lovers card. He was created by [[user: ThreeInquisitors|Will]]. It is a God-from-Flesh, or, as some tales have it, a God-from-Blood. He ascended early in the First History, rising from his position as chancellor to the King of Albion, to a Name of the Great Serpent, and then to Hourhood. His aspects are [[Winter]] and , [[Secret Histories]] and [[Moth]]. He presides over advisors, well-meaning traitors, spies, manipulators, and bureaucrats.
==History==
==Appearance==
==Principles==
The Vizier is Winter, for he brings silence where ever he goes. Conversation grows hushed, and then slowly silent. None dare speak where they may be overheard. He is also a power of the Secret Histories, for he weaves the threads of History to his benefit, and is counted as one of the Hours who is most knowledgeable of their uncounted threads. And finally he is counted among the Hours of Moth: the Vizier shed his identity when he ascended, becoming an extension of his role as Minister. Those that follow him do the same, turning into little more than cogs in a machine.
He is an Hour of manipulation, scheming, plotting, and lying. He loves order and organisation, constantly micromanaging his Long and Names. He loves knowledge, both for its own sake and for the power it brings. Because of this, it is a spy and voyeur, always seeking to discover secrets that would help spread its influence.
===Names===
====The Revolutionary====
Once a spy who betrayed their her homeland and rose to lead the organisation they she secretly fought against. They She aided the revolution from within, and built a new order to replace that which they she tore down. She will come only when change is stifled by the chill of Winter to call them. , and her struggles must be met with that of Edge to match their struggle with your own. They are She is Winter, for they bring the end; and Forge, for an end is merely a new beginning. The Revolutionary sometimes appears as a man, sometimes as a woman, but always in singed business clothing appropriate to the time and place they have been summoned to. <div style="margin-top: 20px; text-align: center">{{RecipeDescription|verb =Work|title =Summon a fanatical Name|start_description =The Tyrannicides====They were once two men who slew a tyrant with knives hidden in myrtle. For their crime they executed, for their crime they were exalted. Now they wield their knives in Revolutionary will come only when change is stifled by the Vizier's name. chill of Winter to call them near. Grail to tempt them through, for they forever seek to end all excess and debaucheryher struggles must be met with that of Edge. |description = The Tyrannicides are Winter, for their stealth smell of burning cinders and silence; and they are Edgeacrid gunpowder fills the room. If I listen closely, for their merciless violenceI can almost hear crowds baying in the street. They appear as FNORD|aspect0 = Ritual|aspect1 = Knock |quantity1 = 5|aspect2 = Winter|quantity2 = 10|aspect3 = Edge|quantity3 = 4|fansus = 1}}</div>
====The Chancellor====
The Chancellor is a relic of one of those strange knots in History that form when the Hours take a personal interest. They were once an unparalleled statesman, keeping the peace across an entire continent. When they ascended, the alliances they had so carefully built and maintained collapsed, and the continent descended into war once again. Now, after centuries of service, they act as the Vizier's minister in the First City, once again weaving their webs of alliances. The Chancellor is Winter and Moth both.
====Saint Hydra====
Saint Hydra is the oldest of The Vizier's Names, and may in fact be even older than he is. He has been a Name of The Great Serpent, a member of the Assemblage, a spy, a conman, a guide, and a scholar. He has worn a thousand thousand masks, as hard to pin down as the twists and turns of the Six Histories. Saint Hydra is Moth and Knock.
====Leo====
<div style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;">{{ElementDescription
|image = File:Stolentemplate
|title = Leo
|description = "Hello. How may I aid you today?"
|aspect0 = Follower
|aspect1 = Summoned
|aspect2 = Edge
|quantity2 = 12
|aspect3 = Winter
|quantity3 = 12
|fansus = 1
}}</div>
A Long from the same History as the Chancellor, Leo acted as his aide-de-camp for centuries. Following petitions by two Names of the Anaconda, the Vizier raised Leo to the rank of Name. His aspects are Winter and Edge.
<div style="margin-top: 20px; text-align: center">{{RecipeDescription
|verb = Work
|title = Summon Leo, a quiet Name of the Vizier
|start_description = Leo will come when the room grows silent with the aspect called Winter. He also requires Heart, for his dedication and his love.
|description = One moment there is nothing, the next he is there; a sword at his belt and a pistol at his hip. He offers me a small smile and a smaller wave, and says nothing.
|aspect0 = Ritual
|aspect1 = Knock
|quantity1 = 5
|aspect2 = Winter
|quantity2 = 10
|aspect3 = Heart
|quantity3 = 4
|fansus = 1
}}</div>
===Long===
The Vizier's Long are known as Agents, and there are relatively few of them compared to the other Hours. They are spread thin across the Histories, and are often found in temporary alliance with the Long of other Hours. They form the core of the Vizier's power in the Histories, seeking to twist it to their own designs. They are difficult to remember, seeming to blend into the background, only noticeable when they chime in with advice murmured into one's ear.
# '''Ascension: The Greater Good:''' The Fifth Mark causes others to find me difficult to spot until I speak. I seem to fade into the background of the world. Others call me cruel and heartless. They do not understand that necessity of it all.
# '''Ascension: The Greater Good:''' Conversation dies when I draw within earshot. I see the threads of History, trailing behind each person, each place, each event, and each moment. I merely need to reach out and tug on them to change it all.
# '''The Silent Revolution:''' I have passed through the Tricuspid Gateof Crowns, still in service to something greater than I. My mind is sharp as a blade, my body indefatigable, my fervour brighter than ever. I will walk the world in service to the Vizier, reweaving History to my liking. I shall not grow old. Perhaps I will rebel. Perhaps I will rise higher yet, though not too high.
===Cults===
The Vizier is not commonly worshiped as an Hour. It is often believed that he is merely a Name - perhaps of the Peacock or the Aged Bones or the Anaconda. More commonly he is worshiped by individuals seeking to better their country, organisation, or ideology.
==Locations==
===The Fansus===
* [[The Clock Tower]] There are few consistencies within the Mansus, but the Clock-tower is one of them. It may always be seen inside, no matter where one is. Its time is not as regular as it is however, changing depending on where one stands and which Hour rules. It is there that the Vizier pulls the strings of History, surrounded by perfect order, a perfect organisation. The air is chilly, and little sound is heard save for the rustling of paper.
===The Histories===
* '''A Royal Tomb:''' It is said that the king who lies here is not dead, but sleeps until the need is greatest. Let us put him to rest, and claim the treasures within.
==Items==
===Books===
* '''On Governance''': A 13th Century text by an anonymous author describing how a kingdom might best be ruled. It strongly advocates for a council In Latin. * '''Minutes of the Serpent-King's Council''': The king is dead. A regent must be selected. This is the record of advisors and a capable secret servicemeeting that never happened. In LatinOld Norse.
==Relationships==
* [[The Aged Bones]]: The Aged Bones! She-Who-Remembers! If the Vizier can be said to be fond of a person, he is fond of her. They used to share a History, and the Vizier retains some sentimentality for the past. A noble ruler, a wise counsellor, perhaps even a friend.
* [[The Caladrius]]:
* [[The Bright-Delver]]: While not counted among the serpentine Hours, the Vizier is as protective of the Delver as the Anaconda. It refuses to admit this.
* [[The Architeuthian]]:
* [[The Engine of Cycles]]: What is this. Why is this abomination allowed to continue. It is an insult, no matter how impressive it is.
* [[The PeacockHarvester]]: In the Peacock, the Vizier sees a chance to regain his old powerDestroy it. Now. He sees a dupe and a tool, and waits for It is worse than the Peacock's schemes to blow up in its faceEngine, giving the Vizier a chance to aid with the recovery, and so ingratiate himself with whoever then rules the Mansus.* [[Old Tarnished]]: A mortal upstartif that is even possible. But a useful check against the other Hours nonetheless.* [[The Spark]]: .* [[The Cuckoo]]: * [[The Silver Owl]]:
* [[The Watcher in the Window]]:
* [[The Apple-of-the-Eye]]:
* [[The Archivist]]:
* [[The Bright-DelverElder Sister]]: While not counted among the serpentine Hours, the Vizier is as protective of the Delver as the Anaconda. It refuses to admit this. * [[The HarvesterSilver Owl]]: Destroy it* [[Old Tarnished]]: A belligerent upstart. Now. It is worse than But a useful check against the Engine, if that is even possibleother Hours nonetheless.* [[Blank|<nowiki>[ ]</nowiki>The Cuckoo]]:* [[The InsidiousFanged Bramble]]:* [[The Snow-Stained]]: * [[The Fanged BrambleSpark]]: * [[The Ferryman]]:* [[The Diagram]]:* [[The Anaconda]]: The Vizier has a fraught relationship with the Anaconda. Both former Names of the Great Serpent, the Anaconda never trusted the Vizier, for his ascension came from betrayal, and the Anaconda was a loyal Name. Nevertheless, the Vizier has great respect for the Anaconda's desire for order and stability, and counts himself as one of the Anaconda's allies.* [[The Great Serpent]]: Ever since the Segmentation, the Great Serpent's Vizier has been at a loss. Even after rising to Hourhood it is often overlooked. The Great Serpent brought stability, order, and guidance to the Mansus. As it once was, so must it be again. ** [[The Aged BonesSynapse]]: * [[The Aged Bones! SheVoid-WhoIn-Remembers! If Skins]]:* [[The Peacock]]: In the Peacock, the Vizier can be said sees a chance to be fond of regain his old power. He sees a dupe and a persontool, he is fond of her. They used and waits for the Peacock's schemes to share blow up in its face, giving the Vizier a Historychance to aid with the recovery, and so ingratiate himself with whoever then rules the Mansus.* [[Snake Tail with Appendages]]: Chaos. Disorder. Rebellion and revolution. The Snake Tail is everything the Vizier retains some sentimentality for the pastloathes. A noble rulerStill, a wise counsellorits power is to be respected, perhaps even a friendif nothing else about it is.* [[The Insidious]]: A Nowhere. A rival spymaster? Something to be silenced, whatever it is.
* [[The Mendicant Without]]: What. What is this thing. It comes from Nowhere, it cares not the decrees of the Great Serpent - why did the Anaconda allow it to live again?
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* [[The Unmirror]]:
* [[The Anvil]]:
* [[The Maker]]:
* [[The Deceiver]]:
* [[The Huntsman]]:
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