The Flame of Encouragement
The Flame of Encouragement is an award given by the Chaos Cartel to acknowledge significant acts by Tome Knight to encourage one another. Any Tome Knight may nominate any other Tome Knight to receive one.
Manufacturing process
Originally, the Great Flame melted the gold needed to manufacture the medallions with their own internal fire, and then poured the liquified metal into a mold to form the flame shape. Since their death or disappearance in The Great Migration in 2023, Flames of Encouragement are either melted by the Bunny Queen in The Void, or in crucibles in one of the redsmithies operated by James Woodwright.
I started by finding a star in The Firmament, but now I prefer to go to The Overflow and do it there. I feel like it honours Tempest, and it helps me to remember them.
History
The Great Flame Tempest Kwake decided to create the Flame of Encouragement to acknowledge and encourage those who are encouraging others. The first one was granted to The Chief Rabbit Sable Aradia in the first week of the April 2022 Tourney of Tales.
The Chaos Cartel expanded the award to allow any Tome Knight to nominate someone to receive one in April of 2023. Since then, the list of recipients has grown considerably. Most famous Tome Knights have received at least one, leading to a culture of encouragement and support that is widely celebrated among Literomancers.
Significance
The Flame of Encouragement is valued by Tome Knights who recognize that the task of defending the world with Literomancy is often a grueling one. The recipients are lights in the darkness, bearing up their fellows in difficult times.
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Item type
Award
Creation Date
April 1, 2022
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Rarity
Initially extremely rare, this award is now fairly common among Tome Knights — something the Chaos Cartel is delighted to see.
Weight
As light as a feather, but solid as gold
Dimensions
300 x 300 px or 3 inches diametre
Base Price
Priceless
Raw materials & Components
The medallions of the Flame of Encouragement are comprised of a large disk (3 inches diametre) of solid gold, symbolizing that those who encourage others are solid gold as well.
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