A victory for diplomacy - Revision history

Twiggy at 14:50, 26 February 2026

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	Two more Suranni are making their way to Anvil for the equinox. ''Baron de Bestel'' has sent two of her family, believed to be one of her children and one of her siblings, to take up an invitation given by a "Casinean noble". They are unwilling to be drawn on the specifics of their visit, and seem to be intending to give the Ambassador only the greetings required by formality before going about their business. Presumably whoever sent the invitation is expecting them, and will find a quiet place to rest and talk about... whatever they are here to discuss.		Two more Suranni are making their way to Anvil for the equinox. ''Baron de Bestel'' has sent two of her family, believed to be one of her children and one of her siblings, to take up an invitation given by a "Casinean noble". They are unwilling to be drawn on the specifics of their visit, and seem to be intending to give the Ambassador only the greetings required by formality before going about their business. Presumably whoever sent the invitation is expecting them, and will find a quiet place to rest and talk about... whatever they are here to discuss.
	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	Following the [[#Return Of The Wolfhound\|visit of the delegation]], and discussion with [[the Throne]] and the Ambassador, the Iron Dukes have chosen to remove their sanctions against Imperial merchants visiting Robec, presumably in recognition of the thaw in relations between the two nations. There are still some delays when trading in ~~Vergoigne~~, and merchants are still subject to additional suspicious scrutiny, but the Iron Confederacy now accords Imperial merchants the [[Tariffs#Mercantilist\|mercantilist]] status.		Following the [[#Return Of The Wolfhound\|visit of the delegation]], and discussion with [[the Throne]] and the Ambassador, the Iron Dukes have chosen to remove their sanctions against Imperial merchants visiting Robec, presumably in recognition of the thaw in relations between the two nations. There are still some delays when trading in Veroigne, and merchants are still subject to additional suspicious scrutiny, but the Iron Confederacy now accords Imperial merchants the [[Tariffs#Mercantilist\|mercantilist]] status.

	Both other delegations - the [[#Visiting_Priests\|visiting priests]] and the [[#Baron de Bestel\|deBestel representative]] - seem to have had equally successful visits to Anvil. At any rate, everyone involved appears to have returned to the Iron Confederacy safely.		Both other delegations - the [[#Visiting_Priests\|visiting priests]] and the [[#Baron de Bestel\|deBestel representative]] - seem to have had equally successful visits to Anvil. At any rate, everyone involved appears to have returned to the Iron Confederacy safely.

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

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	* '''The Iron Confederacy is a large powerful nation that considers itself the equal of the Empire'''		* '''The Iron Confederacy is a large powerful nation that considers itself the equal of the Empire'''
	* '''Relations with the Confederacy remain civil but strained due to religious and cultural differences'''		* '''Relations with the Confederacy remain civil but strained due to religious and cultural differences'''
	The [[Iron Confederacy]] sees itself as a powerful nation, a potential rival to the Empire in size and strength. Such claims are difficult to prove or disprove; the Empire knows very little about its south-western neighbour. While there have been occasional clashes over the years, neither nation has successfully claimed target from the other. No nation appreciates being threatened or intimidated, but the Dukes of the Iron Confederacy react especially badly to perceived slights, and thanks to their peculiar beliefs it is all too easy to offend them – they despise both the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] and the [[Synod]] for example. They seem to respect the [[Military Council]] and [[the Throne]] at least, but it is a narrow bridge to build a shared understanding on.		The [[Iron Confederacy]] sees itself as a powerful nation, a potential rival to the Empire in size and strength. Such claims are difficult to prove or disprove; the Empire knows very little about its south-western neighbour. While there have been occasional clashes over the years, neither nation has successfully claimed target from the other. No nation appreciates being threatened or intimidated, but the Dukes of the Iron Confederacy react especially badly to perceived slights, and thanks to their peculiar beliefs it is all too easy to offend them – they despise both the [[Conclave]] and the [[Synod]] for example. They seem to respect the [[Military Council]] and [[the Throne]] at least, but it is a narrow bridge to build a shared understanding on.

	The Suranni ambassador to the Empire is ''Baroness Katerine Lavasse of Meore'', who operates from the Tour Lavasse in Chaubrette, a territory unknown to Imperial citizens that apparently lies to the west of [[Bay_of_Catazar#Veroigne\|Veroigne]]. A noble [[naga]], she replaced the significantly more dogmatic Jeanne de Hibernat, a High Priestess of the Suranni god [[Suranni_pantheon#Evra_the_Smith,_Maiden_of_the_Forge\|Evra the Smith, Maiden of the Forge]]. She has already indicated that she is very much more pragmatic than her predecessor and more interested in compromise. She still reports to the Dukes of the Iron Confederacy, however, and so her apparent goodwill toward the Empire cannot be relied upon.		The Suranni ambassador to the Empire is ''Baroness Katerine Lavasse of Meore'', who operates from the Tour Lavasse in Chaubrette, a territory unknown to Imperial citizens that apparently lies to the west of [[Bay_of_Catazar#Veroigne\|Veroigne]]. A noble [[naga]], she replaced the significantly more dogmatic Jeanne de Hibernat, a High Priestess of the Suranni god [[Suranni_pantheon#Evra_the_Smith,_Maiden_of_the_Forge\|Evra the Smith, Maiden of the Forge]]. She has already indicated that she is very much more pragmatic than her predecessor and more interested in compromise. She still reports to the Dukes of the Iron Confederacy, however, and so her apparent goodwill toward the Empire cannot be relied upon.

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

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	* '''The Iron Confederacy is a large powerful nation that considers itself the equal of the Empire'''		* '''The Iron Confederacy is a large powerful nation that considers itself the equal of the Empire'''
	* '''Relations with the Confederacy remain civil but strained due to religious and cultural differences'''		* '''Relations with the Confederacy remain civil but strained due to religious and cultural differences'''
	The [[Iron Confederacy]] sees itself as a powerful nation, a potential rival to the Empire in size and strength. Such claims are difficult to prove or disprove; the Empire knows very little about its south-western neighbour. While there have been occasional clashes over the years, neither nation has successfully claimed target from the other. No nation appreciates being threatened or intimidated, but the Dukes of the Iron Confederacy react especially badly to perceived slights, and thanks to their peculiar beliefs it is all too easy to offend them – they despise both the [[Imperial Conclave]] and the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] for example. They seem to respect the [[Military Council]] and [[the Throne]] at least, but it is a narrow bridge to build a shared understanding on.		The [[Iron Confederacy]] sees itself as a powerful nation, a potential rival to the Empire in size and strength. Such claims are difficult to prove or disprove; the Empire knows very little about its south-western neighbour. While there have been occasional clashes over the years, neither nation has successfully claimed target from the other. No nation appreciates being threatened or intimidated, but the Dukes of the Iron Confederacy react especially badly to perceived slights, and thanks to their peculiar beliefs it is all too easy to offend them – they despise both the [[Imperial Conclave]] and the [[Synod]] for example. They seem to respect the [[Military Council]] and [[the Throne]] at least, but it is a narrow bridge to build a shared understanding on.

	The Suranni ambassador to the Empire is ''Baroness Katerine Lavasse of Meore'', who operates from the Tour Lavasse in Chaubrette, a territory unknown to Imperial citizens that apparently lies to the west of [[Bay_of_Catazar#Veroigne\|Veroigne]]. A noble [[naga]], she replaced the significantly more dogmatic Jeanne de Hibernat, a High Priestess of the Suranni god [[Suranni_pantheon#Evra_the_Smith,_Maiden_of_the_Forge\|Evra the Smith, Maiden of the Forge]]. She has already indicated that she is very much more pragmatic than her predecessor and more interested in compromise. She still reports to the Dukes of the Iron Confederacy, however, and so her apparent goodwill toward the Empire cannot be relied upon.		The Suranni ambassador to the Empire is ''Baroness Katerine Lavasse of Meore'', who operates from the Tour Lavasse in Chaubrette, a territory unknown to Imperial citizens that apparently lies to the west of [[Bay_of_Catazar#Veroigne\|Veroigne]]. A noble [[naga]], she replaced the significantly more dogmatic Jeanne de Hibernat, a High Priestess of the Suranni god [[Suranni_pantheon#Evra_the_Smith,_Maiden_of_the_Forge\|Evra the Smith, Maiden of the Forge]]. She has already indicated that she is very much more pragmatic than her predecessor and more interested in compromise. She still reports to the Dukes of the Iron Confederacy, however, and so her apparent goodwill toward the Empire cannot be relied upon.

Twiggy at 13:22, 8 September 2025

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	Baroness Katerina had included a couple of other “suggestions” for things that might convince the Suranni to eschew the Freedom Accord – making it illegal to preach the Imperial Way in the Iron Confederacy, or acknowledging the Suranni people as the equals of the Casinean Empire. She recounts her disappointment that the Empire and the Throne were not able to bring themselves to show their respect in this way, and has tried to explain to the Dukes as to why this might be the case.		Baroness Katerina had included a couple of other “suggestions” for things that might convince the Suranni to eschew the Freedom Accord – making it illegal to preach the Imperial Way in the Iron Confederacy, or acknowledging the Suranni people as the equals of the Casinean Empire. She recounts her disappointment that the Empire and the Throne were not able to bring themselves to show their respect in this way, and has tried to explain to the Dukes as to why this might be the case.

	She does note, ~~wrly~~, that the Ambassador's concerns that working with the Asaveans or the [[Grendel]] (also believed to be part of the Freedom Accord) would bring “trouble”, while working with the Empire will not, is the sort of statement only someone who has never tried to work with the Empire might make. Nonetheless, they have no made any move to embrace Asavean and Jarm at this time.		She does note, wryly, that the Ambassador's concerns that working with the Asaveans or the [[Grendel]] (also believed to be part of the Freedom Accord) would bring “trouble”, while working with the Empire will not, is the sort of statement only someone who has never tried to work with the Empire might make. Nonetheless, they have no made any move to embrace Asavean and Jarm at this time.
	<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Kobol.PNG\|caption=[[Suranni_pantheon#Kobol the Warrior, Maiden of Battle\|Kobol the Warrior]] is the uncompromising [[Suranni pantheon\|Iron Confederacy god]] of warriors and battle.\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Kobol.PNG\|caption=[[Suranni_pantheon#Kobol the Warrior, Maiden of Battle\|Kobol the Warrior]] is the uncompromising [[Suranni pantheon\|Iron Confederacy god]] of warriors and battle.\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>
	<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Evra.PNG\|caption=[[Suranni_pantheon#Evra the Smith, Maiden of the Forge\|Evra the Smith]] is the shrewd [[Suranni pantheon\|Iron Confederacy god]] of merchants and artisans.\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Evra.PNG\|caption=[[Suranni_pantheon#Evra the Smith, Maiden of the Forge\|Evra the Smith]] is the shrewd [[Suranni pantheon\|Iron Confederacy god]] of merchants and artisans.\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>

Rafferty at 08:53, 28 June 2025

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	The Empire has so far declined to disband the Conclave and the Synod, despite the [[#Hand_of_Dumon\|Suranni assurance]] it would help them fight the forces of Dumon the Liar.		The Empire has so far declined to disband the Conclave and the Synod, despite the [[#Hand_of_Dumon\|Suranni assurance]] it would help them fight the forces of Dumon the Liar.
			{{Suranni Links}}
	~~==Further Reading==~~
	* [[Iron Confederacy]]
	* [[Suranni ~~pantheon]]~~

	* [[The_price_of_peace#Iron_Confederacy\|The price of peace]] - 386YE Summer wind of fortune summarizing Suranni diplomatic matters

Thespaceinvader: /* Visiting Priests */

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Visiting Priests

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	The Temple of the Veiled King have sent two priests to discuss an "urgent matter". No further elaboration has been given, but a Suranni temple choosing to contact the Imperial civil service is beyond a rarity, so it is perhaps unsurprising that their missive was so brief.		The Temple of the Veiled King have sent two priests to discuss an "urgent matter". No further elaboration has been given, but a Suranni temple choosing to contact the Imperial civil service is beyond a rarity, so it is perhaps unsurprising that their missive was so brief.

	''Marin'' and ''Estenne'' - with no other names given - apparently aim to arrive at the Hub at 1330 on the Saturday of the autumn equinox. They expect ~~the~~ the ambassador to the Iron Confederacy to meet them there, and escort them to a more appropriate location for a private conversation.		''Marin'' and ''Estenne'' - with no other names given - apparently aim to arrive at the Hub at 1330 on the Saturday of the autumn equinox. They expect the ambassador to the Iron Confederacy to meet them there, and escort them to a more appropriate location for a private conversation.

	==Baron de Bestel==		==Baron de Bestel==

Rafferty: /* Resolution */

2024-09-25T09:13:37Z

Resolution

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	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	Following the [[#Return Of The Wolfhound\|visit of the delegation]], and discussion with [[the Throne]] and the Ambassador, the Iron Dukes have chosen to remove their sanctions against Imperial merchants visiting Robec, presumably in recognition of the thaw in relations between the two nations. There are still some delays when trading in Vergoigne, and merchants are still subject to additional suspicious scrutiny, but the Iron Confederacy now accords Imperial merchants the [[Tariffs#Mercantilist\|mercantilist]] status.		Following the [[#Return Of The Wolfhound\|visit of the delegation]], and discussion with [[the Throne]] and the Ambassador, the Iron Dukes have chosen to remove their sanctions against Imperial merchants visiting Robec, presumably in recognition of the thaw in relations between the two nations. There are still some delays when trading in Vergoigne, and merchants are still subject to additional suspicious scrutiny, but the Iron Confederacy now accords Imperial merchants the [[Tariffs#Mercantilist\|mercantilist]] status.

			Both other delegations - the [[#Visiting_Priests\|visiting priests]] and the [[#Baron de Bestel\|deBestel representative]] - seem to have had equally successful visits to Anvil. At any rate, everyone involved appears to have returned to the Iron Confederacy safely.

	The Empire has so far declined to disband the Conclave and the Synod, despite the [[#Hand_of_Dumon\|Suranni assurance]] it would help them fight the forces of Dumon the Liar.		The Empire has so far declined to disband the Conclave and the Synod, despite the [[#Hand_of_Dumon\|Suranni assurance]] it would help them fight the forces of Dumon the Liar.

Rafferty: /* Resolution */

2024-09-25T09:10:53Z

Resolution

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	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	Following the [[#Return Of The Wolfhound\|visit of the delegation]], and discussion with [[the Throne]] and the Ambassador, the Iron Dukes have chosen to remove their sanctions against Imperial merchants visiting Robec, presumably in recognition of the thaw in relations between the two nations. There are still some delays when trading in Vergoigne, and merchants are still subject to additional suspicious scrutiny, but the Iron Confederacy now accords Imperial merchants the [[Tariffs#Mercantilist\|mercantilist]] status.		Following the [[#Return Of The Wolfhound\|visit of the delegation]], and discussion with [[the Throne]] and the Ambassador, the Iron Dukes have chosen to remove their sanctions against Imperial merchants visiting Robec, presumably in recognition of the thaw in relations between the two nations. There are still some delays when trading in Vergoigne, and merchants are still subject to additional suspicious scrutiny, but the Iron Confederacy now accords Imperial merchants the [[Tariffs#Mercantilist\|mercantilist]] status.

			The Empire has so far declined to disband the Conclave and the Synod, despite the [[#Hand_of_Dumon\|Suranni assurance]] it would help them fight the forces of Dumon the Liar.

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [[Iron Confederacy]]		* [[Iron Confederacy]]

Rafferty at 09:04, 25 September 2024

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	* '''They will arrive at the Hub at 1700 on Saturday, where they will pay their regards to the Ambassador before meeting their host.'''		* '''They will arrive at the Hub at 1700 on Saturday, where they will pay their regards to the Ambassador before meeting their host.'''
	Two more Suranni are making their way to Anvil for the equinox. ''Baron de Bestel'' has sent two of her family, believed to be one of her children and one of her siblings, to take up an invitation given by a "Casinean noble". They are unwilling to be drawn on the specifics of their visit, and seem to be intending to give the Ambassador only the greetings required by formality before going about their business. Presumably whoever sent the invitation is expecting them, and will find a quiet place to rest and talk about... whatever they are here to discuss.		Two more Suranni are making their way to Anvil for the equinox. ''Baron de Bestel'' has sent two of her family, believed to be one of her children and one of her siblings, to take up an invitation given by a "Casinean noble". They are unwilling to be drawn on the specifics of their visit, and seem to be intending to give the Ambassador only the greetings required by formality before going about their business. Presumably whoever sent the invitation is expecting them, and will find a quiet place to rest and talk about... whatever they are here to discuss.
			==Resolution==
			Following the [[#Return Of The Wolfhound\|visit of the delegation]], and discussion with [[the Throne]] and the Ambassador, the Iron Dukes have chosen to remove their sanctions against Imperial merchants visiting Robec, presumably in recognition of the thaw in relations between the two nations. There are still some delays when trading in Vergoigne, and merchants are still subject to additional suspicious scrutiny, but the Iron Confederacy now accords Imperial merchants the [[Tariffs#Mercantilist\|mercantilist]] status.
	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [[Iron Confederacy]]		* [[Iron Confederacy]]

Hailmur: /* Visiting Priests */

2024-09-24T22:57:00Z

Visiting Priests

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	==Visiting Priests==		==Visiting Priests==
	* '''Two Suranni priests are travelling to the Empire to meet with the ambassador to the Iron Confederacy, and fleet owners Sianu and Caesar.'''		* '''Two Suranni priests are travelling to the Empire to meet with the ambassador to the Iron Confederacy, and fleet owners Sianu and Caesar.'''
	* '''They will arrive at the Hub at ~~1330~~ on Saturday where they expect the ambassador to meet and escort them to a private location.'''		* '''They will arrive at the Hub at 13:30 on Saturday where they expect the ambassador to meet and escort them to a private location.'''
	Separate to the official delegation, word comes only a little before the start of the autumn equinox summit that an additional group of Suranni wish to meet with '''Tethros i Zuhri i Erigo''', ambassador to the Iron Confederacy. They have also invited Navarri '''Sianu''' and Urizeni '''Caesar''' to attend.		Separate to the official delegation, word comes only a little before the start of the autumn equinox summit that an additional group of Suranni wish to meet with '''Tethros i Zuhri i Erigo''', ambassador to the Iron Confederacy. They have also invited Navarri '''Sianu''' and Urizeni '''Caesar''' to attend.