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	"Now can I ask what you are carrying in your hold today?"		"Now can I ask what you are carrying in your hold today?"

	"Wood," said Gerralt carefully. "Hardwood from the forests of Weirwater. Also wine and brandy. Fine quality merchandise as well, from the vineyards of Astolat. We also have some pots of ~~True Vervain~~ - healing salves, yes?"		"Wood," said Gerralt carefully. "Hardwood from the forests of Weirwater. Also wine and brandy. Fine quality merchandise as well, from the vineyards of Astolat. We also have some pots of true vervain - healing salves, yes?"

	Gerralt mimed smearing something on his face. He was rattled, and on the verge of babbling. The orc commander did not quite roll his eyes but it was clear he knew what ~~True Vervain~~ was for.		Gerralt mimed smearing something on his face. He was rattled, and on the verge of babbling. The orc commander did not quite roll his eyes but it was clear he knew what true vervain was for.

	"That is good. Now I must ask you this. Are all members of your crew free citizens of your Empire? If any are not you must tell me now. If you do not admit it now, and it is later found that you are using slaves, then you will be charged with a serious crime and your vessel will be confiscated."		"That is good. Now I must ask you this. Are all members of your crew free citizens of your Empire? If any are not you must tell me now. If you do not admit it now, and it is later found that you are using slaves, then you will be charged with a serious crime and your vessel will be confiscated."

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	Furthermore, the supply of [[Game_items#Mana_Crystals\|crystal mana]] in the western Commonwealth port of [[Commonwealth_ports#Volkavaar_.28Western_Commonwealth.29\|Volkavaar]] seems to have largely dried up. It is not clear whether this is due to significant reductions in the amount of mana being produced, or whether the mana is simply being directed elsewhere, but going forward Imperial captains will no longer be able to acquire crystal mana from Commonwealth ports. At the same time, it appears the Commonwealth has relaxed restrictions on the trade of [[Artisan's Oil]] to foreign nations, and [[fleet\|captains]] visiting Volkavaar will be able to acquire this useful substance relatively cheaply.		Furthermore, the supply of [[Game_items#Mana_Crystals\|crystal mana]] in the western Commonwealth port of [[Commonwealth_ports#Volkavaar_.28Western_Commonwealth.29\|Volkavaar]] seems to have largely dried up. It is not clear whether this is due to significant reductions in the amount of mana being produced, or whether the mana is simply being directed elsewhere, but going forward Imperial captains will no longer be able to acquire crystal mana from Commonwealth ports. At the same time, it appears the Commonwealth has relaxed restrictions on the trade of [[Artisan's Oil]] to foreign nations, and [[fleet\|captains]] visiting Volkavaar will be able to acquire this useful substance relatively cheaply.

	The primary cause of the Commonwealth's distant attitude to the Empire appears to be their contradictory and unclear attitude to the practice slavery. It is possible that some unequivocal statements denouncing the institution from the [[Synod]], [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]], and/or [[Senate]] may go some way towards addressing this perception. There is currently no [[Ambassador to the Commonwealth]]. The title is likely to be appointed during the coming summit - and it is likely that a clear message from that individual to the Commonwealth government (most likely through '''Militärattache Ludkhannah Schöningen, die Stahlhalle, Volkavaar''') may also help in this regard.		The primary cause of the Commonwealth's distant attitude to the Empire appears to be their contradictory and unclear attitude to the practice slavery. It is possible that some unequivocal statements denouncing the institution from the [[Synod]], [[Conclave]], and/or [[Senate]] may go some way towards addressing this perception. There is currently no [[Ambassador to the Commonwealth]]. The title is likely to be appointed during the coming summit - and it is likely that a clear message from that individual to the Commonwealth government (most likely through '''Militärattache Ludkhannah Schöningen, die Stahlhalle, Volkavaar''') may also help in this regard.

	==The Politics of Princes==		==The Politics of Princes==
	On Sunday shortly after noon the [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarmish]] House of Princes met to discuss making the ban on trade of crystal mana to imperial citizens permanent. In part due to some excellently apologetic letters sent from '''Cato Echostorm'' on behalf of the [[Senate]] and then-[[archmage]] Corvus on behalf of the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]], the House not only declined to extend the embargo, but ultimately voted to remove it entirely! Jarmish politics can be a confusing and mercurial thing.		On Sunday shortly after noon the [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarmish]] House of Princes met to discuss making the ban on trade of crystal mana to imperial citizens permanent. In part due to some excellently apologetic letters sent from '''Cato Echostorm'' on behalf of the [[Senate]] and then-[[archmage]] Corvus on behalf of the [[Conclave]], the House not only declined to extend the embargo, but ultimately voted to remove it entirely! Jarmish politics can be a confusing and mercurial thing.

	On the other hand, the Magician-Princes of the North and South are still unhappy with continuing Imperial interference in Jarmish politics - which means that there are still all sorts of bureaucratic nightmares and uncooperative merchants to deal with meaning that Imperial captains are still having a few problems in [[Principalities_of_Jarm_ports#Vezak_.28Southern_Principalities_of_Jarm.29\|Vezak]] and [[Principalities_of_Jarm_ports#Kavor_.28Northern_Principalities_of_Jarm.29\|Kavor]]. Yet interest in the vendetta is clearly waning, and unless the Empire gives the Jarmish another reason to be outraged, it is likely that they will turn their attention to more pressing matters.		On the other hand, the Magician-Princes of the North and South are still unhappy with continuing Imperial interference in Jarmish politics - which means that there are still all sorts of bureaucratic nightmares and uncooperative merchants to deal with meaning that Imperial captains are still having a few problems in [[Principalities_of_Jarm_ports#Vezak_.28Southern_Principalities_of_Jarm.29\|Vezak]] and [[Principalities_of_Jarm_ports#Kavor_.28Northern_Principalities_of_Jarm.29\|Kavor]]. Yet interest in the vendetta is clearly waning, and unless the Empire gives the Jarmish another reason to be outraged, it is likely that they will turn their attention to more pressing matters.

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	==Suranni, Axou, Faraden, and Regario==		==Suranni, Axou, Faraden, and Regario==
	Not all Imperial attention is focused on the nations far across the sea, however. Following the decision to [[Expand_the_Regario_Dossier\|expand]] the [[Regario Dossier]], covert agents are now active in the [[Iron Confederacy]] port of '''Robec''', in the coastal [[Axos\|Axou]] citadels of '''Issyk''' and '''Kantor''', and even at the '''Court of the Five Winds''' in [[Faraden]]. Custody of the Regario Dossier [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]] Seat will be auctioned during the Spring Equinox; the victor will receive the eponymous dossier itself once their identity is confirmed. It is likely that the dossier will contain recommendations as to how the Empire might go about formalizing trade with these nearby nations in addition to the usual information about the more distant countries.		Not all Imperial attention is focused on the nations far across the sea, however. Following the decision to [[Expand_the_Regario_Dossier\|expand]] the [[Regario Dossier]], covert agents are now active in the [[Iron Confederacy]] port of '''Robec''', in the coastal [[Axos\|Axou]] citadels of '''Issyk''' and '''Kantor''', and even at the '''Court of the Five Winds''' in [[Faraden]]. Custody of the Regario Dossier [[Bourse]] Seat will be auctioned during the Spring Equinox; the victor will receive the eponymous dossier itself once their identity is confirmed. It is likely that the dossier will contain recommendations as to how the Empire might go about formalizing trade with these nearby nations in addition to the usual information about the more distant countries.
	<box>'''OOC Note'''<br>		<box>'''OOC Note'''<br>
	While trade exists between the Empire and the neighbouring nations of Faraden and the Iron Confederacy, it currently does so beneath the abstraction level. With sufficient diplomacy, however it might be possible for the Empire to negotiate access to the ports of the Suranni and the Axou, or to arrange something similar with the Faraden, allowing Imperial [[fleet\|fleets]] access to the wealth of the nearby nations as well as those further afield.</box>		While trade exists between the Empire and the neighbouring nations of Faraden and the Iron Confederacy, it currently does so beneath the abstraction level. With sufficient diplomacy, however it might be possible for the Empire to negotiate access to the ports of the Suranni and the Axou, or to arrange something similar with the Faraden, allowing Imperial [[fleet\|fleets]] access to the wealth of the nearby nations as well as those further afield.</box>

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	Furthermore, the supply of [[Game_items#Mana_Crystals\|crystal mana]] in the western Commonwealth port of [[Commonwealth_ports#Volkavaar_.28Western_Commonwealth.29\|Volkavaar]] seems to have largely dried up. It is not clear whether this is due to significant reductions in the amount of mana being produced, or whether the mana is simply being directed elsewhere, but going forward Imperial captains will no longer be able to acquire crystal mana from Commonwealth ports. At the same time, it appears the Commonwealth has relaxed restrictions on the trade of [[Artisan's Oil]] to foreign nations, and [[fleet\|captains]] visiting Volkavaar will be able to acquire this useful substance relatively cheaply.		Furthermore, the supply of [[Game_items#Mana_Crystals\|crystal mana]] in the western Commonwealth port of [[Commonwealth_ports#Volkavaar_.28Western_Commonwealth.29\|Volkavaar]] seems to have largely dried up. It is not clear whether this is due to significant reductions in the amount of mana being produced, or whether the mana is simply being directed elsewhere, but going forward Imperial captains will no longer be able to acquire crystal mana from Commonwealth ports. At the same time, it appears the Commonwealth has relaxed restrictions on the trade of [[Artisan's Oil]] to foreign nations, and [[fleet\|captains]] visiting Volkavaar will be able to acquire this useful substance relatively cheaply.

	The primary cause of the Commonwealth's distant attitude to the Empire appears to be their contradictory and unclear attitude to the practice slavery. It is possible that some unequivocal statements denouncing the institution from the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]], [[Imperial Conclave]], and/or [[Senate]] may go some way towards addressing this perception. There is currently no [[Ambassador to the Commonwealth]]. The title is likely to be appointed during the coming summit - and it is likely that a clear message from that individual to the Commonwealth government (most likely through '''Militärattache Ludkhannah Schöningen, die Stahlhalle, Volkavaar''') may also help in this regard.		The primary cause of the Commonwealth's distant attitude to the Empire appears to be their contradictory and unclear attitude to the practice slavery. It is possible that some unequivocal statements denouncing the institution from the [[Synod]], [[Imperial Conclave]], and/or [[Senate]] may go some way towards addressing this perception. There is currently no [[Ambassador to the Commonwealth]]. The title is likely to be appointed during the coming summit - and it is likely that a clear message from that individual to the Commonwealth government (most likely through '''Militärattache Ludkhannah Schöningen, die Stahlhalle, Volkavaar''') may also help in this regard.

	==The Politics of Princes==		==The Politics of Princes==
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	By contrast, the Eastern princes are overjoyed and very well disposed toward the Empire. The continued support of Imperial captains in establishing Rigia as a significant trade port has paid dividends, with other foreign nations taking their lead from the Empire. As such, [[Principalities_of_Jarm_ports#Rigia_.28Eastern_Principalities_of_Jarm.29\|Rigia]] is fully established as a functioning port - and the merchants responsible for trading [[Materials#Green Iron\|green iron]] in particular are being quick to offer excellent deals to the Imperial captains. It's not clear how long this gratitude will last - presumably long enough for sufficient [[fleet\|Imperial ships]] to go there to collect all the slaves '''Duke Ferrero''' has purchased.		By contrast, the Eastern princes are overjoyed and very well disposed toward the Empire. The continued support of Imperial captains in establishing Rigia as a significant trade port has paid dividends, with other foreign nations taking their lead from the Empire. As such, [[Principalities_of_Jarm_ports#Rigia_.28Eastern_Principalities_of_Jarm.29\|Rigia]] is fully established as a functioning port - and the merchants responsible for trading [[Materials#Green Iron\|green iron]] in particular are being quick to offer excellent deals to the Imperial captains. It's not clear how long this gratitude will last - presumably long enough for sufficient [[fleet\|Imperial ships]] to go there to collect all the slaves '''Duke Ferrero''' has purchased.

	Plus, the missionary (or perhaps more correctly ''anti''-missionary) work of '''Stormcrow Beodun Snowlock''' of [[Wintermark]] in the Eastern principalities has almost certainly helped the situation along. With an invitation from '''Prince Barbara Radz'''. the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] sent him to oversee efforts to both reduce the impact of Sumaah missionaries spreading anti-Imperial rhetoric in that part of Jarm, and to encourage and support the local followers of the Way - with some success.		Plus, the missionary (or perhaps more correctly ''anti''-missionary) work of '''Stormcrow Beodun Snowlock''' of [[Wintermark]] in the Eastern principalities has almost certainly helped the situation along. With an invitation from '''Prince Barbara Radz'''. the [[Synod]] sent him to oversee efforts to both reduce the impact of Sumaah missionaries spreading anti-Imperial rhetoric in that part of Jarm, and to encourage and support the local followers of the Way - with some success.
	==Sardonic Sarcophan==		==Sardonic Sarcophan==
	The [[Sarcophan Delves]] continue to remain neutral toward the Empire. They remain open and friendly to Imperial fleets - as they are to traders from all corners of the globe. Even the [[Grendel]] are welcome in Sarcophan. Likewise, their ships are regular visitors to the ports of the Bay of Catazar, and trade between the two nations remains healthy.		The [[Sarcophan Delves]] continue to remain neutral toward the Empire. They remain open and friendly to Imperial fleets - as they are to traders from all corners of the globe. Even the [[Grendel]] are welcome in Sarcophan. Likewise, their ships are regular visitors to the ports of the Bay of Catazar, and trade between the two nations remains healthy.

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	==War with Sumaah==		==War with Sumaah==
	Despite the completion of the [[Necropolis#The_Sumaah_Embassy\|embassy]] in [[Necropolis]], the [[Sumaah Republic]] remains at war with the Empire - and the port of [[Sumaah_Republic_ports#Trade_with_Zemeh\|Zemeh]] remains closed to Imperial visitors. The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] has not [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration_of_War\|declared war]] on the Sumaah in turn, however, so legally the Empire continues to treat citizens of the Republic as foreigner guests, rather than barbarian invaders.		Despite the completion of the [[Necropolis#The_Sumaah_Embassy\|embassy]] in [[Necropolis]], the [[Sumaah Republic]] remains at war with the Empire - and the port of [[Sumaah_Republic_ports#Trade_with_Zemeh\|Zemeh]] remains closed to Imperial visitors. The [[Senate]] has not [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration_of_War\|declared war]] on the Sumaah in turn, however, so legally the Empire continues to treat citizens of the Republic as foreigner guests, rather than barbarian invaders.

	The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] will appoint the [[Ambassador to the Sumaah Republic]] during the Spring Equinox - most likely during their first session. Any citizen may be put forward as a candidate, and they are likely to have their work cut out for them - but unless someone with the authority to deal with the Republic [[Call Winged Messenger\|reaches out]] to '''Heln Stianser'''; Censor of wood, metal and stone; The High House of Prosperity; Sumaah Republic, the situation can only continue to deteriorate.		The [[Senate]] will appoint the [[Ambassador to the Sumaah Republic]] during the Spring Equinox - most likely during their first session. Any citizen may be put forward as a candidate, and they are likely to have their work cut out for them - but unless someone with the authority to deal with the Republic [[Call Winged Messenger\|reaches out]] to '''Heln Stianser'''; Censor of wood, metal and stone; The High House of Prosperity; Sumaah Republic, the situation can only continue to deteriorate.

	Sumaah diplomats continue to conspire against the Empire, however. They denounce the Imperial Synod as schismatic [[Religious_Crimes#Heresy\|heretics]] and [[Religious_Crimes#Blasphemy\|blasphemers]], and their words carry weight with many foreign nations. Regardless of how governments may feel about the Republic, they are seen as straightforward and honest in their approach to their religion. Attitudes to the Imperial practice of [[the Way]] are shifting slowly to the negative - the Imperial Synod is no longer seen as the primary definition of what constitutes [[The_Way#The_Paths_of_Virtue\|virtuous]] behaviour by adherents in other countries. While this is primarily a matter of faith at the moment, it has the potential to damage relations in other areas as well - if the Empire are seen as hypocrites it will do little for their reputation abroad.		Sumaah diplomats continue to conspire against the Empire, however. They denounce the Imperial Synod as schismatic [[Religious_Crimes#Heresy\|heretics]] and [[Religious_Crimes#Blasphemy\|blasphemers]], and their words carry weight with many foreign nations. Regardless of how governments may feel about the Republic, they are seen as straightforward and honest in their approach to their religion. Attitudes to the Imperial practice of [[the Way]] are shifting slowly to the negative - the Imperial Synod is no longer seen as the primary definition of what constitutes [[The_Way#The_Paths_of_Virtue\|virtuous]] behaviour by adherents in other countries. While this is primarily a matter of faith at the moment, it has the potential to damage relations in other areas as well - if the Empire are seen as hypocrites it will do little for their reputation abroad.
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	Furthermore, the supply of [[Game_items#Mana_Crystals\|crystal mana]] in the western Commonwealth port of [[Commonwealth_ports#Volkavaar_.28Western_Commonwealth.29\|Volkavaar]] seems to have largely dried up. It is not clear whether this is due to significant reductions in the amount of mana being produced, or whether the mana is simply being directed elsewhere, but going forward Imperial captains will no longer be able to acquire crystal mana from Commonwealth ports. At the same time, it appears the Commonwealth has relaxed restrictions on the trade of [[Artisan's Oil]] to foreign nations, and [[fleet\|captains]] visiting Volkavaar will be able to acquire this useful substance relatively cheaply.		Furthermore, the supply of [[Game_items#Mana_Crystals\|crystal mana]] in the western Commonwealth port of [[Commonwealth_ports#Volkavaar_.28Western_Commonwealth.29\|Volkavaar]] seems to have largely dried up. It is not clear whether this is due to significant reductions in the amount of mana being produced, or whether the mana is simply being directed elsewhere, but going forward Imperial captains will no longer be able to acquire crystal mana from Commonwealth ports. At the same time, it appears the Commonwealth has relaxed restrictions on the trade of [[Artisan's Oil]] to foreign nations, and [[fleet\|captains]] visiting Volkavaar will be able to acquire this useful substance relatively cheaply.

	The primary cause of the Commonwealth's distant attitude to the Empire appears to be their contradictory and unclear attitude to the practice slavery. It is possible that some unequivocal statements denouncing the institution from the [[Imperial Synod]], [[Imperial Conclave]], and/or [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] may go some way towards addressing this perception. There is currently no [[Ambassador to the Commonwealth]]. The title is likely to be appointed during the coming summit - and it is likely that a clear message from that individual to the Commonwealth government (most likely through '''Militärattache Ludkhannah Schöningen, die Stahlhalle, Volkavaar''') may also help in this regard.		The primary cause of the Commonwealth's distant attitude to the Empire appears to be their contradictory and unclear attitude to the practice slavery. It is possible that some unequivocal statements denouncing the institution from the [[Imperial Synod]], [[Imperial Conclave]], and/or [[Senate]] may go some way towards addressing this perception. There is currently no [[Ambassador to the Commonwealth]]. The title is likely to be appointed during the coming summit - and it is likely that a clear message from that individual to the Commonwealth government (most likely through '''Militärattache Ludkhannah Schöningen, die Stahlhalle, Volkavaar''') may also help in this regard.

	==The Politics of Princes==		==The Politics of Princes==
	On Sunday shortly after noon the [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarmish]] House of Princes met to discuss making the ban on trade of crystal mana to imperial citizens permanent. In part due to some excellently apologetic letters sent from '''Cato Echostorm'' on behalf of the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] and then-[[archmage]] Corvus on behalf of the [[Imperial Conclave]], the House not only declined to extend the embargo, but ultimately voted to remove it entirely! Jarmish politics can be a confusing and mercurial thing.		On Sunday shortly after noon the [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarmish]] House of Princes met to discuss making the ban on trade of crystal mana to imperial citizens permanent. In part due to some excellently apologetic letters sent from '''Cato Echostorm'' on behalf of the [[Senate]] and then-[[archmage]] Corvus on behalf of the [[Imperial Conclave]], the House not only declined to extend the embargo, but ultimately voted to remove it entirely! Jarmish politics can be a confusing and mercurial thing.

	On the other hand, the Magician-Princes of the North and South are still unhappy with continuing Imperial interference in Jarmish politics - which means that there are still all sorts of bureaucratic nightmares and uncooperative merchants to deal with meaning that Imperial captains are still having a few problems in [[Principalities_of_Jarm_ports#Vezak_.28Southern_Principalities_of_Jarm.29\|Vezak]] and [[Principalities_of_Jarm_ports#Kavor_.28Northern_Principalities_of_Jarm.29\|Kavor]]. Yet interest in the vendetta is clearly waning, and unless the Empire gives the Jarmish another reason to be outraged, it is likely that they will turn their attention to more pressing matters.		On the other hand, the Magician-Princes of the North and South are still unhappy with continuing Imperial interference in Jarmish politics - which means that there are still all sorts of bureaucratic nightmares and uncooperative merchants to deal with meaning that Imperial captains are still having a few problems in [[Principalities_of_Jarm_ports#Vezak_.28Southern_Principalities_of_Jarm.29\|Vezak]] and [[Principalities_of_Jarm_ports#Kavor_.28Northern_Principalities_of_Jarm.29\|Kavor]]. Yet interest in the vendetta is clearly waning, and unless the Empire gives the Jarmish another reason to be outraged, it is likely that they will turn their attention to more pressing matters.

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	The [[Imperial Senate]] will appoint the [[Ambassador to the Sumaah Republic]] during the Spring Equinox - most likely during their first session. Any citizen may be put forward as a candidate, and they are likely to have their work cut out for them - but unless someone with the authority to deal with the Republic [[Call Winged Messenger\|reaches out]] to '''Heln Stianser'''; Censor of wood, metal and stone; The High House of Prosperity; Sumaah Republic, the situation can only continue to deteriorate.		The [[Imperial Senate]] will appoint the [[Ambassador to the Sumaah Republic]] during the Spring Equinox - most likely during their first session. Any citizen may be put forward as a candidate, and they are likely to have their work cut out for them - but unless someone with the authority to deal with the Republic [[Call Winged Messenger\|reaches out]] to '''Heln Stianser'''; Censor of wood, metal and stone; The High House of Prosperity; Sumaah Republic, the situation can only continue to deteriorate.

	Sumaah diplomats continue to conspire against the Empire, however. They denounce the Imperial Synod as schismatic [[Religious_Crimes#Heresy\|heretics]] and [[Religious_Crimes#Blasphemy\|blasphemers]], and their words carry weight with many foreign nations. Regardless of how governments may feel about the Republic, they are seen as straightforward and honest in their approach to their religion. Attitudes to the Imperial practice of [[the Way]] are shifting slowly to the negative - the Imperial Synod is no longer seen as the primary definition of what constitutes [[~~The Virtues~~\|virtuous]] behaviour by adherents in other countries. While this is primarily a matter of faith at the moment, it has the potential to damage relations in other areas as well - if the Empire are seen as hypocrites it will do little for their reputation abroad.		Sumaah diplomats continue to conspire against the Empire, however. They denounce the Imperial Synod as schismatic [[Religious_Crimes#Heresy\|heretics]] and [[Religious_Crimes#Blasphemy\|blasphemers]], and their words carry weight with many foreign nations. Regardless of how governments may feel about the Republic, they are seen as straightforward and honest in their approach to their religion. Attitudes to the Imperial practice of [[the Way]] are shifting slowly to the negative - the Imperial Synod is no longer seen as the primary definition of what constitutes [[The_Way#The_Paths_of_Virtue\|virtuous]] behaviour by adherents in other countries. While this is primarily a matter of faith at the moment, it has the potential to damage relations in other areas as well - if the Empire are seen as hypocrites it will do little for their reputation abroad.

	There are two obvious exceptions however. The people of [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]] - where the Sumaah have no influence, and who are actually predisposed to be ''more'' friendly to people the Sumaah are angry with - and the Eastern [[Principalities of Jarm]] ([[#The Politics of Princes\|see below]]). While diplomatic relations are hard to predict, it is likely that the first practical result of the Sumaah campaign will be the reduction in the effectiveness of Synod-supported enclaves such as the [[Limitu Principality House of the Way]].		There are two obvious exceptions however. The people of [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]] - where the Sumaah have no influence, and who are actually predisposed to be ''more'' friendly to people the Sumaah are angry with - and the Eastern [[Principalities of Jarm]] ([[#The Politics of Princes\|see below]]). While diplomatic relations are hard to predict, it is likely that the first practical result of the Sumaah campaign will be the reduction in the effectiveness of Synod-supported enclaves such as the [[Limitu Principality House of the Way]].

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	"No of course we have no slaves aboard! We're Imperial, by the Paragons! This is an outrage!"		"No of course we have no slaves aboard! We're Imperial, by the Paragons! This is an outrage!"

	"Nevertheless, I will need to speak to each member of your crew before they disembark. Die Stahlhalle is concerned that some Imperial ships may be relying on the ~~labor~~ of people who are not free. Such a thing is not acceptable in the Commonwealth. I will also need to review a copy of your cargo manifest and match it against the contents of your hold. Again, if it is found out later that you have attempted to deceive me you will be taken into custody and face at a fine and expulsion from Commonwealth waters."		"Nevertheless, I will need to speak to each member of your crew before they disembark. Die Stahlhalle is concerned that some Imperial ships may be relying on the labour of people who are not free. Such a thing is not acceptable in the Commonwealth. I will also need to review a copy of your cargo manifest and match it against the contents of your hold. Again, if it is found out later that you have attempted to deceive me you will be taken into custody and face at a fine and expulsion from Commonwealth waters."

	Gerralt sputtered.		Gerralt sputtered.

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	<box>'''OOC Note'''<br>		<box>'''OOC Note'''<br>
	While trade exists between the Empire and the neighbouring nations of Faraden and the Iron Confederacy, it currently does so beneath the abstraction level. With sufficient diplomacy, however it might be possible for the Empire to negotiate access to the ports of the Suranni and the Axou, or to arrange something similar with the Faraden, allowing Imperial [[fleet\|fleets]] access to the wealth of the nearby nations as well as those further afield.</box>		While trade exists between the Empire and the neighbouring nations of Faraden and the Iron Confederacy, it currently does so beneath the abstraction level. With sufficient diplomacy, however it might be possible for the Empire to negotiate access to the ports of the Suranni and the Axou, or to arrange something similar with the Faraden, allowing Imperial [[fleet\|fleets]] access to the wealth of the nearby nations as well as those further afield.</box>

	~~<quote by="Adolf Hitler">When diplomacy ends, War begins.</quote>~~

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	The [[Imperial Senate]] will appoint the [[Ambassador to the Sumaah Republic]] during the Spring Equinox - most likely during their first session. Any citizen may be put forward as a candidate, and they are likely to have their work cut out for them - but unless someone with the authority to deal with the Republic [[Call Winged Messenger\|reaches out]] to '''Heln Stianser'''; Censor of wood, metal and stone; The High House of Prosperity; Sumaah Republic, the situation can only continue to deteriorate.		The [[Imperial Senate]] will appoint the [[Ambassador to the Sumaah Republic]] during the Spring Equinox - most likely during their first session. Any citizen may be put forward as a candidate, and they are likely to have their work cut out for them - but unless someone with the authority to deal with the Republic [[Call Winged Messenger\|reaches out]] to '''Heln Stianser'''; Censor of wood, metal and stone; The High House of Prosperity; Sumaah Republic, the situation can only continue to deteriorate.

	Sumaah diplomats continue to conspire against the Empire, however. They denounce the Imperial Synod as schismatic [[Religious_Crimes#Heresy\|heretics]] and [[Religious_Crimes#Blasphemy\|blasphemers]], and their words carry weight with many foreign nations. Regardless of how governments may feel about the Republic, they are seen as straightforward and honest in their approach to their religion. Attitudes to the Imperial practice of [[the Way]] are shifting slowly to the negative - the Imperial Synod is no longer seen as the primary definition of what constitutes [[~~The Virtues~~\|virtuous]] behaviour by adherents in other countries. While this is primarily a matter of faith at the moment, it has the potential to damage relations in other areas as well - if the Empire are seen as hypocrites it will do little for their reputation abroad.		Sumaah diplomats continue to conspire against the Empire, however. They denounce the Imperial Synod as schismatic [[Religious_Crimes#Heresy\|heretics]] and [[Religious_Crimes#Blasphemy\|blasphemers]], and their words carry weight with many foreign nations. Regardless of how governments may feel about the Republic, they are seen as straightforward and honest in their approach to their religion. Attitudes to the Imperial practice of [[the Way]] are shifting slowly to the negative - the Imperial Synod is no longer seen as the primary definition of what constitutes [[The_Way#The_Paths_of_Virtue\|virtuous]] behaviour by adherents in other countries. While this is primarily a matter of faith at the moment, it has the potential to damage relations in other areas as well - if the Empire are seen as hypocrites it will do little for their reputation abroad.

	There are two obvious exceptions however. The people of [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]] - where the Sumaah have no influence, and who are actually predisposed to be ''more'' friendly to people the Sumaah are angry with - and the Eastern [[Principalities of Jarm]] ([[#The Politics of Princes\|see below]]). While diplomatic relations are hard to predict, it is likely that the first practical result of the Sumaah campaign will be the reduction in the effectiveness of Synod-supported enclaves such as the [[Limitu Principality House of the Way]].		There are two obvious exceptions however. The people of [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]] - where the Sumaah have no influence, and who are actually predisposed to be ''more'' friendly to people the Sumaah are angry with - and the Eastern [[Principalities of Jarm]] ([[#The Politics of Princes\|see below]]). While diplomatic relations are hard to predict, it is likely that the first practical result of the Sumaah campaign will be the reduction in the effectiveness of Synod-supported enclaves such as the [[Limitu Principality House of the Way]].