1584

In 1584, Giordano Bruno performed an experimental ritual with the Faction Paradox mask, accidentally creating an astral link with the mask's owner, Father Self, in the Eleven-Day Empire. Self informed Bruno of the fate that House Dvora wished for him to have and also informed him of another possible fate: to be burned at the stake by the Catholic Church, becoming a martyr. Before leaving, Self advised Bruno that - should he go down the martyr route - it would be beneficial to teach the mnemonic techniques to as many people as possible. (PROSE: De Umbris Idearum)