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	Gabriela's plan is essentially complete - there is no requirement to begin work on the seminary immediately. Support among the Zemress islanders and Sumaash pilgrims however is a little more conditional. If work has not begun on the seminary by the start of the Summer Solstice 383YE, the offer of labour, additional materials, and accounts of Zemress' time among the Sumaah will not be available.		Gabriela's plan is essentially complete - there is no requirement to begin work on the seminary immediately. Support among the Zemress islanders and Sumaash pilgrims however is a little more conditional. If work has not begun on the seminary by the start of the Summer Solstice 383YE, the offer of labour, additional materials, and accounts of Zemress' time among the Sumaah will not be available.
	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] has agreed to [[commission]] the construction of the [[Construct_Zemress_seminary\|Zemress seminary]].		The [[Senate]] has agreed to [[commission]] the construction of the [[Construct_Zemress_seminary\|Zemress seminary]].

	Several [[statement of principle\|statements of principle]] were raised in the [[Synod]] urging that "pilgrims visiting the shrine of the exemplar Zemress at Calvos Sound in the Brass Coast who are dedicated to the Way should be allowed to conduct their pilgrimage in safety regardless of their country of origin" but none achieved a greater majority. Fortunately, the Sumaah have accepted the statements at face value, as evidenced by the strong support for them, and have indicated that they will provide the promised support, provided the construction begins on time.		Several [[statement of principle\|statements of principle]] were raised in the [[Synod]] urging that "pilgrims visiting the shrine of the exemplar Zemress at Calvos Sound in the Brass Coast who are dedicated to the Way should be allowed to conduct their pilgrimage in safety regardless of their country of origin" but none achieved a greater majority. Fortunately, the Sumaah have accepted the statements at face value, as evidenced by the strong support for them, and have indicated that they will provide the promised support, provided the construction begins on time.

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Synod" to "[[Synod"

2026-01-15T12:29:43Z

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Zemress was an inspirational Freeborn figure, recognised as an [[Paragons and Exemplars\|Exemplar]] of [[Prosperity]] by the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] in 223YE, three years after her death. A brilliant ship-wright, she financed her first campaign against the pirates that plagued the Bay of Catazar with funds raised by the sale of her designs. With the money she designed and built the ship that made her famous, the ''Kraken's Bane'', a sleek beautiful design half-way between a military vessel and a merchant ship. From the deck of the Bane she dedicated herself to driving every pirate from the Bay eventually until she earned the epithet ''The Blade of the Isles''.		Zemress was an inspirational Freeborn figure, recognised as an [[Paragons and Exemplars\|Exemplar]] of [[Prosperity]] by the [[Synod]] in 223YE, three years after her death. A brilliant ship-wright, she financed her first campaign against the pirates that plagued the Bay of Catazar with funds raised by the sale of her designs. With the money she designed and built the ship that made her famous, the ''Kraken's Bane'', a sleek beautiful design half-way between a military vessel and a merchant ship. From the deck of the Bane she dedicated herself to driving every pirate from the Bay eventually until she earned the epithet ''The Blade of the Isles''.

	Zemress [[Zemress#Biography\|disappeared in mysterious circumstances in 220YE]], the Krakens Bane was discovered almost a year later, adrift at sea, empty. It was towed back to the place of her birth, [[Madruga#Calvos Sound\|Calvos Sound]], where it remains moored to this day, in memory of Zemress and her [[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Inspiration\|inspirational]] deeds. Despite her significance in Imperial and Freeborn history, she has never possessed an [[inspirational location\|memorial]] - until now.		Zemress [[Zemress#Biography\|disappeared in mysterious circumstances in 220YE]], the Krakens Bane was discovered almost a year later, adrift at sea, empty. It was towed back to the place of her birth, [[Madruga#Calvos Sound\|Calvos Sound]], where it remains moored to this day, in memory of Zemress and her [[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Inspiration\|inspirational]] deeds. Despite her significance in Imperial and Freeborn history, she has never possessed an [[inspirational location\|memorial]] - until now.
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	The [[Imperial Senate]] has agreed to [[commission]] the construction of the [[Construct_Zemress_seminary\|Zemress seminary]].		The [[Imperial Senate]] has agreed to [[commission]] the construction of the [[Construct_Zemress_seminary\|Zemress seminary]].

	Several [[statement of principle\|statements of principle]] were raised in the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] urging that "pilgrims visiting the shrine of the exemplar Zemress at Calvos Sound in the Brass Coast who are dedicated to the Way should be allowed to conduct their pilgrimage in safety regardless of their country of origin" but none achieved a greater majority. Fortunately, the Sumaah have accepted the statements at face value, as evidenced by the strong support for them, and have indicated that they will provide the promised support, provided the construction begins on time.		Several [[statement of principle\|statements of principle]] were raised in the [[Synod]] urging that "pilgrims visiting the shrine of the exemplar Zemress at Calvos Sound in the Brass Coast who are dedicated to the Way should be allowed to conduct their pilgrimage in safety regardless of their country of origin" but none achieved a greater majority. Fortunately, the Sumaah have accepted the statements at face value, as evidenced by the strong support for them, and have indicated that they will provide the promised support, provided the construction begins on time.

Twiggy at 15:08, 21 August 2025

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	Gabriela's plan is expensive of course, it would need 15 wains of weirwood, 15 wains of white granite, and 15 wains of mithril and 45 crowns. That is a huge undertaking for what is ultimately no more than a [[folly]]. It would be cheaper and easier to just build a regular church to celebrate her life, a [[sinecure]] that would provide whoever was appointed to run it with liao and votes to match. But Gabriela claims that the beauty of her design is that it is absolutely dedicated to showing the importance of Zemress as an ''inspirational'' figure. The building would be beautiful and inspiriting, it would allow everyone who came to study there to focus on her lift without being distracted by worldly concerns.		Gabriela's plan is expensive of course, it would need 15 wains of weirwood, 15 wains of white granite, and 15 wains of mithril and 45 crowns. That is a huge undertaking for what is ultimately no more than a [[folly]]. It would be cheaper and easier to just build a regular church to celebrate her life, a [[sinecure]] that would provide whoever was appointed to run it with liao and votes to match. But Gabriela claims that the beauty of her design is that it is absolutely dedicated to showing the importance of Zemress as an ''inspirational'' figure. The building would be beautiful and inspiriting, it would allow everyone who came to study there to focus on her lift without being distracted by worldly concerns.

	Against all the odds, help is offered from some unlikely quarters. The first, perhaps unsurprisingly is from the [[Zemress islander\|Zemress islanders]] themselves. Zemress is more than just an exemplar to the people of Zemress Island, she is literally a mother figure to them, an iconic legend responsible for their existence. They have no precious resources that they can contribute to the plan, but what they have is the gift of their labours and on that they will not stint. If the Empire will find a way to ~~authorize~~ the construction of Gabriela's design and provide the relevant materials so that the construction can begin, then the Islanders will carry out the construction work, paying for it with coin from their community. As a result, all of the 45 crowns will be paid directly by the Islanders.		Against all the odds, help is offered from some unlikely quarters. The first, perhaps unsurprisingly is from the [[Zemress islander\|Zemress islanders]] themselves. Zemress is more than just an exemplar to the people of Zemress Island, she is literally a mother figure to them, an iconic legend responsible for their existence. They have no precious resources that they can contribute to the plan, but what they have is the gift of their labours and on that they will not stint. If the Empire will find a way to authorise the construction of Gabriela's design and provide the relevant materials so that the construction can begin, then the Islanders will carry out the construction work, paying for it with coin from their community. As a result, all of the 45 crowns will be paid directly by the Islanders.

	The other offer of help is much more surprising. There has always been a small but steady stream of Sumaash pilgrims coming to visit Calvos Sound to see the Kraken's Bane. Zemress visited the Republic on many occasions and is recognized as a paragon of Prosperity among the Sumaah, her visits having a notable impact on their faith. Consequently, she is a popular and well liked figure there, and followers of Prosperity who can afford it sometimes make the long journey to the Empire to see her vessel for themselves.		The other offer of help is much more surprising. There has always been a small but steady stream of Sumaash pilgrims coming to visit Calvos Sound to see the Kraken's Bane. Zemress visited the Republic on many occasions and is recognized as a paragon of Prosperity among the Sumaah, her visits having a notable impact on their faith. Consequently, she is a popular and well liked figure there, and followers of Prosperity who can afford it sometimes make the long journey to the Empire to see her vessel for themselves.

Twiggy at 09:15, 13 July 2025

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	<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right; margin-left: 10px;"><quote by="Gilah, Daughter of the Chantry, Statement of Principle, Prosperity Assembly, Autumn Equinox 382YE, Upheld with a greater majority (152-0)">Gilah, daughter of the Chantry, with the support of the Prosperity assembly will travel to Calvos Sound in Madruga and perform insight on the Kraken's Bane. If no true consecration of prosperity is on the flagship of the Exemplar Zemress then with a dose of true liao I will consecrate the Kraken's Bane, Inspirational vessel, which is the template for all ships sailed by the Corsairs. Let this shrine spiritually bolster all those that follow in her actions in raiding the Grendel, and guide pilgrims across the world in opposing slavery.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right; margin-left: 10px;"><quote by="Gilah, Daughter of the Chantry, Statement of Principle, Prosperity Assembly, Autumn Equinox 382YE, Upheld with a greater majority (152-0)">Gilah, daughter of the Chantry, with the support of the Prosperity assembly will travel to Calvos Sound in Madruga and perform insight on the Kraken's Bane. If no true consecration of prosperity is on the flagship of the Exemplar Zemress then with a dose of true liao I will consecrate the Kraken's Bane, Inspirational vessel, which is the template for all ships sailed by the Corsairs. Let this shrine spiritually bolster all those that follow in her actions in raiding the Grendel, and guide pilgrims across the world in opposing slavery.</quote></div>

	With the resounding support of the Assembly of Prosperity, Gilah of the [[Highguard groups#Chantry_of_the_Silver_Skull\|Chantry]] travelled to Calvos Sound to examine the ''Kraken's Bane''. Having identified that the ship did not possess a [[liao#True Liao\|true liao]] [[consecration]], she used a dose of the priceless liquid to create a permanent [[aura]] as testament to ~~Zermress~~' inspirational [[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Legacy\|legacy]]. The vessel has long been housed in a specially erected dry dock in Calvos and has always been a favoured destination of pilgrims from all over [[the Brass Coast]], the Empire and even from far [[Sumaah Republic\|Sumaah]]. Now, more pilgrims than ever are seeking to travel to the town for a chance to look on Zemress' work, to stand on the deck of her vessel, and to experience the profound sense of ~~fulfillment~~ from all their hard work that the true liao aura creates.		With the resounding support of the Assembly of Prosperity, Gilah of the [[Highguard groups#Chantry_of_the_Silver_Skull\|Chantry]] travelled to Calvos Sound to examine the ''Kraken's Bane''. Having identified that the ship did not possess a [[liao#True Liao\|true liao]] [[consecration]], she used a dose of the priceless liquid to create a permanent [[aura]] as testament to Zemress' inspirational [[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Legacy\|legacy]]. The vessel has long been housed in a specially erected dry dock in Calvos and has always been a favoured destination of pilgrims from all over [[the Brass Coast]], the Empire and even from far [[Sumaah Republic\|Sumaah]]. Now, more pilgrims than ever are seeking to travel to the town for a chance to look on Zemress' work, to stand on the deck of her vessel, and to experience the profound sense of fulfilment from all their hard work that the true liao aura creates.

	Calvos Sound is a prosperous town and should soon be able to house a steady flow of pilgrims. Already enterprising Freeborn [[family\|families]] are opening new paradors in and around the town, looking to cater to the pilgrims. Plans are in place to expand the dock, to make access easier - but also to put an end to people trying to remove pieces of the vessel to keep as relic. In place of pieces of the keel, merchants are being encouraged to fashion tiny replicas of the ship to sell, or for those with rings instead of crowns, copies of her novel ship designs. It seems that in death, as in life, Zemress will continue to enrich her beloved Coast.		Calvos Sound is a prosperous town and should soon be able to house a steady flow of pilgrims. Already enterprising Freeborn [[family\|families]] are opening new paradors in and around the town, looking to cater to the pilgrims. Plans are in place to expand the dock, to make access easier - but also to put an end to people trying to remove pieces of the vessel to keep as relic. In place of pieces of the keel, merchants are being encouraged to fashion tiny replicas of the ship to sell, or for those with rings instead of crowns, copies of her novel ship designs. It seems that in death, as in life, Zemress will continue to enrich her beloved Coast.

Twiggy at 01:07, 11 July 2025

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Zemress was an inspirational Freeborn figure, recognised as an [[Paragons and Exemplars\|Exemplar]] of [[Prosperity]] by the [[Imperial Synod]] in ~~223 YE~~, three years after her death. A brilliant ship-wright, she financed her first campaign against the pirates that plagued the Bay of Catazar with funds raised by the sale of her designs. With the money she designed and built the ship that made her famous, the ''Kraken's Bane'', a sleek beautiful design half-way between a military vessel and a merchant ship. From the deck of the Bane she dedicated herself to driving every pirate from the Bay eventually until she earned the epithet ''The Blade of the Isles''.		Zemress was an inspirational Freeborn figure, recognised as an [[Paragons and Exemplars\|Exemplar]] of [[Prosperity]] by the [[Imperial Synod]] in 223YE, three years after her death. A brilliant ship-wright, she financed her first campaign against the pirates that plagued the Bay of Catazar with funds raised by the sale of her designs. With the money she designed and built the ship that made her famous, the ''Kraken's Bane'', a sleek beautiful design half-way between a military vessel and a merchant ship. From the deck of the Bane she dedicated herself to driving every pirate from the Bay eventually until she earned the epithet ''The Blade of the Isles''.

	Zemress [[Zemress#Biography\|disappeared in mysterious circumstances in ~~220 YE~~]], the Krakens Bane was discovered almost a year later, adrift at sea, empty. It was towed back to the place of her birth, [[Madruga#Calvos Sound\|Calvos Sound]], where it remains moored to this day, in memory of Zemress and her [[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Inspiration\|inspirational]] deeds. Despite her significance in Imperial and Freeborn history, she has never possessed an [[inspirational location\|memorial]] - until now.		Zemress [[Zemress#Biography\|disappeared in mysterious circumstances in 220YE]], the Krakens Bane was discovered almost a year later, adrift at sea, empty. It was towed back to the place of her birth, [[Madruga#Calvos Sound\|Calvos Sound]], where it remains moored to this day, in memory of Zemress and her [[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Inspiration\|inspirational]] deeds. Despite her significance in Imperial and Freeborn history, she has never possessed an [[inspirational location\|memorial]] - until now.

	==Coin that Goes Unspent==		==Coin that Goes Unspent==

Matt at 16:12, 2 July 2023

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	Zemress was an inspirational Freeborn figure, recognised as an [[Paragons and Exemplars\|Exemplar]] of [[Prosperity]] by the [[Imperial Synod]] in 223 YE, three years after her death. A brilliant ship-wright, she financed her first campaign against the pirates that plagued the Bay of Catazar with funds raised by the sale of her designs. With the money she designed and built the ship that made her famous, the ''Kraken's Bane'', a sleek beautiful design half-way between a military vessel and a merchant ship. From the deck of the Bane she dedicated herself to driving every pirate from the Bay eventually until she earned the epithet ''The Blade of the Isles''.		Zemress was an inspirational Freeborn figure, recognised as an [[Paragons and Exemplars\|Exemplar]] of [[Prosperity]] by the [[Imperial Synod]] in 223 YE, three years after her death. A brilliant ship-wright, she financed her first campaign against the pirates that plagued the Bay of Catazar with funds raised by the sale of her designs. With the money she designed and built the ship that made her famous, the ''Kraken's Bane'', a sleek beautiful design half-way between a military vessel and a merchant ship. From the deck of the Bane she dedicated herself to driving every pirate from the Bay eventually until she earned the epithet ''The Blade of the Isles''.

	Zemress [[Zemress#Biography\|disappeared in mysterious circumstances in 220 YE]], the Krakens Bane was discovered almost a year later, adrift at sea, empty. It was towed back to the place of her birth, [[Madruga#Calvos Sound\|Calvos Sound]], where it remains moored to this day, in memory of Zemress and her [[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Inspiration\|inspirational]] deeds. Despite her significance in Imperial and Freeborn history, she has never possessed an [[inspirational ~~tomb~~]] - until now.		Zemress [[Zemress#Biography\|disappeared in mysterious circumstances in 220 YE]], the Krakens Bane was discovered almost a year later, adrift at sea, empty. It was towed back to the place of her birth, [[Madruga#Calvos Sound\|Calvos Sound]], where it remains moored to this day, in memory of Zemress and her [[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Inspiration\|inspirational]] deeds. Despite her significance in Imperial and Freeborn history, she has never possessed an [[inspirational location\|memorial]] - until now.

	==Coin that Goes Unspent==		==Coin that Goes Unspent==

Hailmur at 15:26, 5 May 2023

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	<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right; margin-left: 10px;"><quote by="Gilah, Daughter of the Chantry, Statement of Principle, Prosperity Assembly, Autumn Equinox 382YE, Upheld with a greater majority (152-0)">Gilah, daughter of the Chantry, with the support of the Prosperity assembly will travel to Calvos Sound in Madruga and perform insight on the Kraken's Bane. If no true consecration of prosperity is on the flagship of the Exemplar Zemress then with a dose of true liao I will consecrate the Kraken's Bane, Inspirational vessel, which is the template for all ships sailed by the Corsairs. Let this shrine spiritually bolster all those that follow in her actions in raiding the Grendel, and guide pilgrims across the world in opposing slavery.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right; margin-left: 10px;"><quote by="Gilah, Daughter of the Chantry, Statement of Principle, Prosperity Assembly, Autumn Equinox 382YE, Upheld with a greater majority (152-0)">Gilah, daughter of the Chantry, with the support of the Prosperity assembly will travel to Calvos Sound in Madruga and perform insight on the Kraken's Bane. If no true consecration of prosperity is on the flagship of the Exemplar Zemress then with a dose of true liao I will consecrate the Kraken's Bane, Inspirational vessel, which is the template for all ships sailed by the Corsairs. Let this shrine spiritually bolster all those that follow in her actions in raiding the Grendel, and guide pilgrims across the world in opposing slavery.</quote></div>

	With the resounding support of the Assembly of Prosperity, Gilah of the [[~~Prominent_chapters~~#Chantry_of_the_Silver_Skull\|Chantry]] travelled to Calvos Sound to examine the ''Kraken's Bane''. Having identified that the ship did not possess a [[liao#True Liao\|true liao]] [[consecration]], she used a dose of the priceless liquid to create a permanent [[aura]] as testament to Zermress' inspirational [[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Legacy\|legacy]]. The vessel has long been housed in a specially erected dry dock in Calvos and has always been a favoured destination of pilgrims from all over [[the Brass Coast]], the Empire and even from far [[Sumaah Republic\|Sumaah]]. Now, more pilgrims than ever are seeking to travel to the town for a chance to look on Zemress' work, to stand on the deck of her vessel, and to experience the profound sense of fulfillment from all their hard work that the true liao aura creates.		With the resounding support of the Assembly of Prosperity, Gilah of the [[Highguard groups#Chantry_of_the_Silver_Skull\|Chantry]] travelled to Calvos Sound to examine the ''Kraken's Bane''. Having identified that the ship did not possess a [[liao#True Liao\|true liao]] [[consecration]], she used a dose of the priceless liquid to create a permanent [[aura]] as testament to Zermress' inspirational [[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Legacy\|legacy]]. The vessel has long been housed in a specially erected dry dock in Calvos and has always been a favoured destination of pilgrims from all over [[the Brass Coast]], the Empire and even from far [[Sumaah Republic\|Sumaah]]. Now, more pilgrims than ever are seeking to travel to the town for a chance to look on Zemress' work, to stand on the deck of her vessel, and to experience the profound sense of fulfillment from all their hard work that the true liao aura creates.

	Calvos Sound is a prosperous town and should soon be able to house a steady flow of pilgrims. Already enterprising Freeborn [[family\|families]] are opening new paradors in and around the town, looking to cater to the pilgrims. Plans are in place to expand the dock, to make access easier - but also to put an end to people trying to remove pieces of the vessel to keep as relic. In place of pieces of the keel, merchants are being encouraged to fashion tiny replicas of the ship to sell, or for those with rings instead of crowns, copies of her novel ship designs. It seems that in death, as in life, Zemress will continue to enrich her beloved Coast.		Calvos Sound is a prosperous town and should soon be able to house a steady flow of pilgrims. Already enterprising Freeborn [[family\|families]] are opening new paradors in and around the town, looking to cater to the pilgrims. Plans are in place to expand the dock, to make access easier - but also to put an end to people trying to remove pieces of the vessel to keep as relic. In place of pieces of the keel, merchants are being encouraged to fashion tiny replicas of the ship to sell, or for those with rings instead of crowns, copies of her novel ship designs. It seems that in death, as in life, Zemress will continue to enrich her beloved Coast.

RichardRaynor at 21:31, 21 January 2022

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:382YE]][[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:382YE Winter]][[Category:Recent History]]
	<ic>"This is never going to happen" he said. Although Gabriela tried to love her brother the way she felt a sister should, his pessimism was a near-constant in their lives. Just occasionally - like right now - it drove her crazy.		<ic>"This is never going to happen" he said. Although Gabriela tried to love her brother the way she felt a sister should, his pessimism was a near-constant in their lives. Just occasionally - like right now - it drove her crazy.

Dre at 11:15, 6 June 2019

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	The Sumaah are absolutely delighted that the vessel has been consecrated with true liao, and there is a noticeable increase in the flow of overseas visitors to the shrine once news of the deed reaches the Republic. The [[Will you believe?\|missionaries]] that come to Calvos Sound are in general much less interested in denouncing the Synod and much more interesting in expounding the virtues of Prosperity as exemplified by the life of Zemress - making them little different to the Freeborn preachers doing the same. When Gabriela begins to sound out local dignitaries about the prospect of constructing the seminary word of her plans spreads to the small Sumaash community visiting the town and a delegation comes to see her. They discuss the plans in detail, and although they are keen to make no promises at first, they speak favourably of the plan and suggest that the House of the People (the Sumaah equivalent of the Imperial Senate) might be willing to support the construction with material help.		The Sumaah are absolutely delighted that the vessel has been consecrated with true liao, and there is a noticeable increase in the flow of overseas visitors to the shrine once news of the deed reaches the Republic. The [[Will you believe?\|missionaries]] that come to Calvos Sound are in general much less interested in denouncing the Synod and much more interesting in expounding the virtues of Prosperity as exemplified by the life of Zemress - making them little different to the Freeborn preachers doing the same. When Gabriela begins to sound out local dignitaries about the prospect of constructing the seminary word of her plans spreads to the small Sumaash community visiting the town and a delegation comes to see her. They discuss the plans in detail, and although they are keen to make no promises at first, they speak favourably of the plan and suggest that the House of the People (the Sumaah equivalent of the Imperial Senate) might be willing to support the construction with material help.

	Weeks later, confirmation is received that the Republic will provide help in two forms. The first is material, ~~Sumash~~ vessels are willing to provide all of either the white granite or the weirwood needed to complete the structure provided the Empire will put forward the other two. Both resources are precious and valuable in the Sumaah Republic, as doubtless they are in the Empire, so the präster don't know which resource would be most useful. As a result they have made their offer in good faith, whichever material the Empire is most short of, they will provide.		Weeks later, confirmation is received that the Republic will provide help in two forms. The first is material, Sumaash vessels are willing to provide all of either the white granite or the weirwood needed to complete the structure provided the Empire will put forward the other two. Both resources are precious and valuable in the Sumaah Republic, as doubtless they are in the Empire, so the präster don't know which resource would be most useful. As a result they have made their offer in good faith, whichever material the Empire is most short of, they will provide.

	In addition to that, once the seminary is complete, the präster will also supply carefully created copies of the life and works of the exemplar Zemress i Ezmara, the Blade of the Isles, that are currently stored in Sumaah. Doubtless most of these works contain information about Zemress that is already known to the Empire, but these people are certain that not all of it will be. Accounts of her travels in Sumaah, of her dealings with them, are near certain to be unknown in the Empire. Obviously the Republic won't release the original tomes - but they are prepared to have perfect copies made in their scriptoriums and all at their own cost. Once complete, these would be conveyed to the seminary, where they would help to bring new insights into her life and her philosophy.		In addition to that, once the seminary is complete, the präster will also supply carefully created copies of the life and works of the exemplar Zemress i Ezmara, the Blade of the Isles, that are currently stored in Sumaah. Doubtless most of these works contain information about Zemress that is already known to the Empire, but these people are certain that not all of it will be. Accounts of her travels in Sumaah, of her dealings with them, are near certain to be unknown in the Empire. Obviously the Republic won't release the original tomes - but they are prepared to have perfect copies made in their scriptoriums and all at their own cost. Once complete, these would be conveyed to the seminary, where they would help to bring new insights into her life and her philosophy.
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	The [[Imperial Senate]] has agreed to [[commission]] the construction of the [[Construct_Zemress_seminary\|Zemress seminary]].		The [[Imperial Senate]] has agreed to [[commission]] the construction of the [[Construct_Zemress_seminary\|Zemress seminary]].

	Several [[statement of principle\|statements of principle]] were raised in the [[Imperial Synod]] urging that "pilgrims visiting the shrine of the exemplar Zemress at Calvos Sound in the Brass Coast who are dedicated to the Way should be allowed to conduct their pilgrimage in safety regardless of their country of origin" but none achieved a greater majority. Fortunately the Sumaah have accepted the statements at face value, as ~~evidence~~ by the strong support for them and have indicated that they will provide the promised support, provided the construction begins on time.		Several [[statement of principle\|statements of principle]] were raised in the [[Imperial Synod]] urging that "pilgrims visiting the shrine of the exemplar Zemress at Calvos Sound in the Brass Coast who are dedicated to the Way should be allowed to conduct their pilgrimage in safety regardless of their country of origin" but none achieved a greater majority. Fortunately, the Sumaah have accepted the statements at face value, as evidenced by the strong support for them, and have indicated that they will provide the promised support, provided the construction begins on time.

Matt: /* Resolution */

2019-06-06T10:37:18Z

Resolution

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	Gabriela's plan is essentially complete - there is no requirement to begin work on the seminary immediately. Support among the Zemress islanders and Sumaash pilgrims however is a little more conditional. If work has not begun on the seminary by the start of the Summer Solstice 383YE, the offer of labour, additional materials, and accounts of Zemress' time among the Sumaah will not be available.		Gabriela's plan is essentially complete - there is no requirement to begin work on the seminary immediately. Support among the Zemress islanders and Sumaash pilgrims however is a little more conditional. If work has not begun on the seminary by the start of the Summer Solstice 383YE, the offer of labour, additional materials, and accounts of Zemress' time among the Sumaah will not be available.
	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	The [[Imperial Senate]] has agreed to [[commission]] the construction of the [[Construct_Zemress_seminary\|Zemress seminary]]. Several [[statement of principle\|statements of principle]] were raised in the [[Imperial Synod]] urging that "pilgrims visiting the shrine of the exemplar Zemress at Calvos Sound in the Brass Coast who are dedicated to the Way should be allowed to conduct their pilgrimage in safety regardless of their country of origin" but none achieved a greater majority.		The [[Imperial Senate]] has agreed to [[commission]] the construction of the [[Construct_Zemress_seminary\|Zemress seminary]].

			Several [[statement of principle\|statements of principle]] were raised in the [[Imperial Synod]] urging that "pilgrims visiting the shrine of the exemplar Zemress at Calvos Sound in the Brass Coast who are dedicated to the Way should be allowed to conduct their pilgrimage in safety regardless of their country of origin" but none achieved a greater majority. Fortunately the Sumaah have accepted the statements at face value, as evidence by the strong support for them and have indicated that they will provide the promised support, provided the construction begins on time.