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The Diplomatenschloss

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	A diplomatenschloss is a specialised embassy built to also serve as a ''schloss'', a Commonwealth [[fortification]]. Similar to the [[Dean_of_the_Lyceum#The_Lyceum_Schloss\|Lyceum Schloss]], but built on a much larger scale, it houses all the embassy staff but is also sufficiently fortified that it provides an effective defence to the entire territory where it is built. Indeed the Commonwealth have sent a detachment of soldiers - the ''Diplomatenschloss guard'' - to garrison it at their own expense (meaning there is not additional upkeep beyond that for a traditional embassy). The guard, resplendent in traditional uniforms, not only protect their own staff, but stand ready to help their hosts defend should Necropolis ever be endangered.		A diplomatenschloss is a specialised embassy built to also serve as a ''schloss'', a Commonwealth [[fortification]]. Similar to the [[Dean_of_the_Lyceum#The_Lyceum_Schloss\|Lyceum Schloss]], but built on a much larger scale, it houses all the embassy staff but is also sufficiently fortified that it provides an effective defence to the entire territory where it is built. Indeed the Commonwealth have sent a detachment of soldiers - the ''Diplomatenschloss guard'' - to garrison it at their own expense (meaning there is not additional upkeep beyond that for a traditional embassy). The guard, resplendent in traditional uniforms, not only protect their own staff, but stand ready to help their hosts defend should Necropolis ever be endangered.

	Work on the Hedrossan ''diplomatenschloss'' was overseen by''Poldi Hellebrant'', a respected Commonwealth siege engineer. She was initially pleased both with the land set aside for the construction and the modernity of the docks at Hedra compared to the more traditional facilities of [[Necropolis#Longbeach\|Crown's Quay]]. Almost immediately however she [[Beneath_mithril_spires#The_New_Embassy\|expressed concern]] over the proximity of the [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarmish]] embassy across the river in [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]]. The close location of the two embassies means that that Jarmish and Commonwealth vessels are both travelling along the Couros river and Poldi several times pointed out that given relationships between the two nations this might cause problems down the line.		Work on the Hedrossan ''diplomatenschloss'' was overseen by ''Poldi Hellebrant'', a respected Commonwealth siege engineer. She was initially pleased both with the land set aside for the construction and the modernity of the docks at Hedra compared to the more traditional facilities of [[Necropolis#Longbeach\|Crown's Quay]]. Almost immediately however she [[Beneath_mithril_spires#The_New_Embassy\|expressed concern]] over the proximity of the [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarmish]] embassy across the river in [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]]. The close location of the two embassies means that that Jarmish and Commonwealth vessels are both travelling along the Couros river and Poldi several times pointed out that given relationships between the two nations this might cause problems down the line.

	Obviously building the ''diplomatenschloss'' meant giving control of a powerful fortification to the Commonwealth, but the benefits were judged to outweigh the potential disadvantages. Should relationships with the Commonwealth collapse, it would represent an armed force within Imperial borders that could potentially prove to be a problem.		Obviously building the ''diplomatenschloss'' meant giving control of a powerful fortification to the Commonwealth, but the benefits were judged to outweigh the potential disadvantages. Should relationships with the Commonwealth collapse, it would represent an armed force within Imperial borders that could potentially prove to be a problem.

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The Diplomatenschloss

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	Originally the Commonwealth embassy stood in [[Madruga#Siroc_(Ruined)\|Siroc]] in [[Madruga]], far away on [[the Brass Coast]]. In 385YE however it was destroyed along with the city by an alliance of [[Grendel]] and [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean]] forces (as recounted in the ''[[A beacon of smoke]]'' wind of fortune). The garrison there, along with several of the Commonwealth diplomats, fought bravely alongside their Freeborn neighbours, and paid a harsh blood price for doing so.		Originally the Commonwealth embassy stood in [[Madruga#Siroc_(Ruined)\|Siroc]] in [[Madruga]], far away on [[the Brass Coast]]. In 385YE however it was destroyed along with the city by an alliance of [[Grendel]] and [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean]] forces (as recounted in the ''[[A beacon of smoke]]'' wind of fortune). The garrison there, along with several of the Commonwealth diplomats, fought bravely alongside their Freeborn neighbours, and paid a harsh blood price for doing so.

	~~ALmost~~ a year later in Summer 386YE, the Commonwealth ambassador to the Empire ''Militärattache Ludkhannah'', proposed a new embassy be built. Rather than a simple bureaucratic office, she suggested the Empire might work with the COmmonwealth to establish a ''[[For_the_Common_Good#Fighting_Talk\|diplomatenschloss]]''. The Senate accepted, and work began [[Construct Diplomatenschloss\|almost immediately]].		Almost a year later in Summer 386YE, the Commonwealth ambassador to the Empire ''Militärattache Ludkhannah'', proposed a new embassy be built. Rather than a simple bureaucratic office, she suggested the Empire might work with the COmmonwealth to establish a ''[[For_the_Common_Good#Fighting_Talk\|diplomatenschloss]]''. The Senate accepted, and work began [[Construct Diplomatenschloss\|almost immediately]].

	A diplomatenschloss is a specialised embassy built to also serve as a ''schloss'', a Commonwealth [[fortification]]. Similar to the [[Dean_of_the_Lyceum#The_Lyceum_Schloss\|Lyceum Schloss]], but built on a much larger scale, it houses all the embassy staff but is also sufficiently fortified that it provides an effective defence to the entire territory where it is built. Indeed the Commonwealth have sent a detachment of soldiers - the ''Diplomatenschloss guard'' - to garrison it at their own expense (meaning there is not additional upkeep beyond that for a traditional embassy). The guard, resplendent in traditional uniforms, not only protect their own staff, but stand ready to help their hosts defend should Necropolis ever be endangered.		A diplomatenschloss is a specialised embassy built to also serve as a ''schloss'', a Commonwealth [[fortification]]. Similar to the [[Dean_of_the_Lyceum#The_Lyceum_Schloss\|Lyceum Schloss]], but built on a much larger scale, it houses all the embassy staff but is also sufficiently fortified that it provides an effective defence to the entire territory where it is built. Indeed the Commonwealth have sent a detachment of soldiers - the ''Diplomatenschloss guard'' - to garrison it at their own expense (meaning there is not additional upkeep beyond that for a traditional embassy). The guard, resplendent in traditional uniforms, not only protect their own staff, but stand ready to help their hosts defend should Necropolis ever be endangered.

Thespaceinvader: /* The Diplomatenschloss */

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The Diplomatenschloss

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	Obviously building the ''diplomatenschloss'' meant giving control of a powerful fortification to the Commonwealth, but the benefits were judged to outweigh the potential disadvantages. Should relationships with the Commonwealth collapse, it would represent an armed force within Imperial borders that could potentially prove to be a problem.		Obviously building the ''diplomatenschloss'' meant giving control of a powerful fortification to the Commonwealth, but the benefits were judged to outweigh the potential disadvantages. Should relationships with the Commonwealth collapse, it would represent an armed force within Imperial borders that could potentially prove to be a problem.

	(The ''diplomatenschloss'' is a rank one [[fortification]]. The [[Fortification#Bastion\|bastion]] stands in Hedrossan, and the [[garrison]] is made up of Commonwealth soldiers. There is no additional upkeep to the Empire to maintain these troops.)		(The ''diplomatenschloss'' is a rank one [[fortification]]. The [[Fortification#Bastion\|bastion]] stands in Hedrossan, and the [[Fortification#Garrison\|garrison]] is made up of Commonwealth soldiers. There is no additional upkeep to the Empire to maintain these troops.)

Thespaceinvader: /* The Diplomatenschloss */

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The Diplomatenschloss

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	ALmost a year later in Summer 386YE, the Commonwealth ambassador to the Empire ''Militärattache Ludkhannah'', proposed a new embassy be built. Rather than a simple bureaucratic office, she suggested the Empire might work with the COmmonwealth to establish a ''[[For_the_Common_Good#Fighting_Talk\|diplomatenschloss]]''. The Senate accepted, and work began [[Construct Diplomatenschloss\|almost immediately]].		ALmost a year later in Summer 386YE, the Commonwealth ambassador to the Empire ''Militärattache Ludkhannah'', proposed a new embassy be built. Rather than a simple bureaucratic office, she suggested the Empire might work with the COmmonwealth to establish a ''[[For_the_Common_Good#Fighting_Talk\|diplomatenschloss]]''. The Senate accepted, and work began [[Construct Diplomatenschloss\|almost immediately]].

	A diplomatenschloss is a specialised embassy built to also serve as a ''schloss'', a Commonwealth [[fortification]]. Similar to the [[Dean_of_the_Lyceum#The_Lyceum_Schloss\|Lyceum Schloss]], but built on a much larger scale, it houses all the embassy staff but is also sufficiently fortified that it provides an effective defence to the entire territory where it is built. Indeed the Commonwealth have sent a detachment of soldiers - the ''Diplomatenschloss guard'' - to garrison it at their own expense (meaning there is not additional upkeep beyond that for a traditional embassy). The guard, resplendent in traditional uniforms, not only protect their own staff, but stand ~~rady~~ to help their hosts defend should Necropolis ever be endangered.		A diplomatenschloss is a specialised embassy built to also serve as a ''schloss'', a Commonwealth [[fortification]]. Similar to the [[Dean_of_the_Lyceum#The_Lyceum_Schloss\|Lyceum Schloss]], but built on a much larger scale, it houses all the embassy staff but is also sufficiently fortified that it provides an effective defence to the entire territory where it is built. Indeed the Commonwealth have sent a detachment of soldiers - the ''Diplomatenschloss guard'' - to garrison it at their own expense (meaning there is not additional upkeep beyond that for a traditional embassy). The guard, resplendent in traditional uniforms, not only protect their own staff, but stand ready to help their hosts defend should Necropolis ever be endangered.

	Work on the Hedrossan ''diplomatenschloss'' was overseen by''Poldi Hellebrant'', a respected Commonwealth siege engineer. She was initially pleased both with the land set aside for the construction and the modernity of the docks at Hedra compared to the more traditional facilities of [[Necropolis#Longbeach\|Crown's Quay]]. Almost immediately however she [[Beneath_mithril_spires#The_New_Embassy\|expressed concern]] over the proximity of the [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarmish]] embassy across the river in [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]]. The close location of the two embassies means that that Jarmish and Commonwealth vessels are both travelling along the Couros river and Poldi several times pointed out that given relationships between the two nations this might cause problems down the line.		Work on the Hedrossan ''diplomatenschloss'' was overseen by''Poldi Hellebrant'', a respected Commonwealth siege engineer. She was initially pleased both with the land set aside for the construction and the modernity of the docks at Hedra compared to the more traditional facilities of [[Necropolis#Longbeach\|Crown's Quay]]. Almost immediately however she [[Beneath_mithril_spires#The_New_Embassy\|expressed concern]] over the proximity of the [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarmish]] embassy across the river in [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]]. The close location of the two embassies means that that Jarmish and Commonwealth vessels are both travelling along the Couros river and Poldi several times pointed out that given relationships between the two nations this might cause problems down the line.

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	Obviously building the ''diplomatenschloss'' meant giving control of a powerful fortification to the Commonwealth, but the benefits were judged to outweigh the potential disadvantages. Should relationships with the Commonwealth collapse, it would represent an armed force within Imperial borders that could potentially prove to be a problem.		Obviously building the ''diplomatenschloss'' meant giving control of a powerful fortification to the Commonwealth, but the benefits were judged to outweigh the potential disadvantages. Should relationships with the Commonwealth collapse, it would represent an armed force within Imperial borders that could potentially prove to be a problem.

	(The ''diplomatenschloss'' is a rank one [[fortification]]. The [[Fortification#Bastion\|bastion]] stands in Hedrossan, and the [[garrison]] is made up of ~~COmmonwealth~~ soldiers. There is no additional upkeep to the Empire to maintain these troops.)		(The ''diplomatenschloss'' is a rank one [[fortification]]. The [[Fortification#Bastion\|bastion]] stands in Hedrossan, and the [[garrison]] is made up of Commonwealth soldiers. There is no additional upkeep to the Empire to maintain these troops.)

Rafferty: /* The Diplomatenschloss */

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The Diplomatenschloss

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	Work on the Hedrossan ''diplomatenschloss'' was overseen by''Poldi Hellebrant'', a respected Commonwealth siege engineer. She was initially pleased both with the land set aside for the construction and the modernity of the docks at Hedra compared to the more traditional facilities of [[Necropolis#Longbeach\|Crown's Quay]]. Almost immediately however she [[Beneath_mithril_spires#The_New_Embassy\|expressed concern]] over the proximity of the [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarmish]] embassy across the river in [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]]. The close location of the two embassies means that that Jarmish and Commonwealth vessels are both travelling along the Couros river and Poldi several times pointed out that given relationships between the two nations this might cause problems down the line.		Work on the Hedrossan ''diplomatenschloss'' was overseen by''Poldi Hellebrant'', a respected Commonwealth siege engineer. She was initially pleased both with the land set aside for the construction and the modernity of the docks at Hedra compared to the more traditional facilities of [[Necropolis#Longbeach\|Crown's Quay]]. Almost immediately however she [[Beneath_mithril_spires#The_New_Embassy\|expressed concern]] over the proximity of the [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarmish]] embassy across the river in [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]]. The close location of the two embassies means that that Jarmish and Commonwealth vessels are both travelling along the Couros river and Poldi several times pointed out that given relationships between the two nations this might cause problems down the line.

	Obviously building the ''diplomatenschloss'' meant giving control of a powerful fortification to the Commonwealth, but the benefits were judged to ~~outweight~~ the potential disadvantages.		Obviously building the ''diplomatenschloss'' meant giving control of a powerful fortification to the Commonwealth, but the benefits were judged to outweigh the potential disadvantages. Should relationships with the Commonwealth collapse, it would represent an armed force within Imperial borders that could potentially prove to be a problem.

			(The ''diplomatenschloss'' is a rank one [[fortification]]. The [[Fortification#Bastion\|bastion]] stands in Hedrossan, and the [[garrison]] is made up of COmmonwealth soldiers. There is no additional upkeep to the Empire to maintain these troops.)



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Imperial Ambassador to the Commonwealth

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	__NOTOC__		__NOTOC__
	==Powers==		==Powers==
	===Imperial Ambassador ~~to the Commonwealth~~===		===Imperial Ambassador===
	The title has all the [[Ambassador#Powers\|common powers]] of an ambassador: they can receive a formal [[Ambassador#Delegation\|delegation]]; are responsible for [[Ambassador#Communication\|communication]]; and may present a [[Ambassador#Treaty\|treaty]] with the Commonwealth.		The title has all the [[Ambassador#Powers\|common powers]] of an ambassador: they can receive a formal [[Ambassador#Delegation\|delegation]]; are responsible for [[Ambassador#Communication\|communication]]; and may present a [[Ambassador#Treaty\|treaty]] with the Commonwealth.

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	The Ambassador to the [[Commonwealth]] is an [[Imperial title]]. It is an Imperial position appointed by the Imperial Senate.		The Ambassador to the [[Commonwealth]] is an [[Imperial title]]. It is an Imperial position appointed by the Imperial Senate.
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	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
	The [[ambassador]] is expected to represent the Empire in relations with the [[Commonwealth]]. They have all the responsibilities [[Ambassador#Responsibilities\|common]] to an Imperial ambassador.		The [[ambassador]] is expected to represent the Empire in relations with the [[Commonwealth]]. They have all the responsibilities [[Ambassador#Responsibilities\|common]] to an Imperial ambassador.

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The Diplomatenschloss

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	A diplomatenschloss is a specialised embassy built to also serve as a ''schloss'', a Commonwealth [[fortification]]. Similar to the [[Dean_of_the_Lyceum#The_Lyceum_Schloss\|Lyceum Schloss]], but built on a much larger scale, it houses all the embassy staff but is also sufficiently fortified that it provides an effective defence to the entire territory where it is built. Indeed the Commonwealth have sent a detachment of soldiers - the ''Diplomatenschloss guard'' - to garrison it at their own expense (meaning there is not additional upkeep beyond that for a traditional embassy). The guard, resplendent in traditional uniforms, not only protect their own staff, but stand rady to help their hosts defend should Necropolis ever be endangered.		A diplomatenschloss is a specialised embassy built to also serve as a ''schloss'', a Commonwealth [[fortification]]. Similar to the [[Dean_of_the_Lyceum#The_Lyceum_Schloss\|Lyceum Schloss]], but built on a much larger scale, it houses all the embassy staff but is also sufficiently fortified that it provides an effective defence to the entire territory where it is built. Indeed the Commonwealth have sent a detachment of soldiers - the ''Diplomatenschloss guard'' - to garrison it at their own expense (meaning there is not additional upkeep beyond that for a traditional embassy). The guard, resplendent in traditional uniforms, not only protect their own staff, but stand rady to help their hosts defend should Necropolis ever be endangered.

	Work on the Hedrossan ''diplomatenschloss'' was overseen by''Poldi Hellebrant'', a respected Commonwealth siege engineer. She was initially pleased both with the land set aside for the construction and the modernity of the docks at Hedra compared to the more traditional facilities of [[Necropolis#Longbeach\|Crown's Quay]]. Almost immediately however she [[Beneath_mithril_spires#The_New_Embassy\|expressed concern]] over the proximity of the [[~~Principlaities~~ of Jarm\|Jarmish]] embassy across the river in [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]]. The close location of the two embassies means that that Jarmish and Commonwealth vessels are both travelling along the Couros river and Poldi several times pointed out that given relationships between the two nations this might cause problems down the line.		Work on the Hedrossan ''diplomatenschloss'' was overseen by''Poldi Hellebrant'', a respected Commonwealth siege engineer. She was initially pleased both with the land set aside for the construction and the modernity of the docks at Hedra compared to the more traditional facilities of [[Necropolis#Longbeach\|Crown's Quay]]. Almost immediately however she [[Beneath_mithril_spires#The_New_Embassy\|expressed concern]] over the proximity of the [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarmish]] embassy across the river in [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]]. The close location of the two embassies means that that Jarmish and Commonwealth vessels are both travelling along the Couros river and Poldi several times pointed out that given relationships between the two nations this might cause problems down the line.

	Obviously building the ''diplomatenschloss'' meant giving control of a powerful fortification to the Commonwealth, but the benefits were judged to outweight the potential disadvantages.		Obviously building the ''diplomatenschloss'' meant giving control of a powerful fortification to the Commonwealth, but the benefits were judged to outweight the potential disadvantages.

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	===Commonwealth Merchants===		===Commonwealth Merchants===
	The Diplomatenschloss in Hedrossan, [[Necropolis]] means that the ambassador enjoys the benefits of [[Ambassador#Mercantile_Support\|mercantile support]] from traders keen to curry their favour. As a [[ministry]], this allows them to purchase quantities of special materials at a set price. The ambassador spends their money and makes their choices during downtime from their character page. Money is removed from, and resources are placed into, the character's inventory when the downtime is processed.		The [[#Diplomatenschloss\|Diplomatenschloss]] in [[Necropolis#Hedrossan\|Hedrossan]], [[Necropolis]] means that the ambassador enjoys the benefits of [[Ambassador#Mercantile_Support\|mercantile support]] from traders keen to curry their favour. As a [[ministry]], this allows them to purchase quantities of special materials at a set price. The ambassador spends their money and makes their choices during downtime from their character page. Money is removed from, and resources are placed into, the character's inventory when the downtime is processed.
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	The Ambassador to the Commonwealth is an Imperial position [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#Imperial_Position\|appointed by the Senate]]. Any Imperial citizen can hold this title, and the ambassador serves for a year. They can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The Ambassador to the Commonwealth is an Imperial position [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#Imperial_Position\|appointed by the Senate]]. Any Imperial citizen can hold this title, and the ambassador serves for a year. They can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].
	{{RecentElections\|Ambassador_to_the_Commonwealth}}		{{RecentElections\|Ambassador_to_the_Commonwealth}}
			==The Diplomatenschloss==
			Originally the Commonwealth embassy stood in [[Madruga#Siroc_(Ruined)\|Siroc]] in [[Madruga]], far away on [[the Brass Coast]]. In 385YE however it was destroyed along with the city by an alliance of [[Grendel]] and [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean]] forces (as recounted in the ''[[A beacon of smoke]]'' wind of fortune). The garrison there, along with several of the Commonwealth diplomats, fought bravely alongside their Freeborn neighbours, and paid a harsh blood price for doing so.

			ALmost a year later in Summer 386YE, the Commonwealth ambassador to the Empire ''Militärattache Ludkhannah'', proposed a new embassy be built. Rather than a simple bureaucratic office, she suggested the Empire might work with the COmmonwealth to establish a ''[[For_the_Common_Good#Fighting_Talk\|diplomatenschloss]]''. The Senate accepted, and work began [[Construct Diplomatenschloss\|almost immediately]].

			A diplomatenschloss is a specialised embassy built to also serve as a ''schloss'', a Commonwealth [[fortification]]. Similar to the [[Dean_of_the_Lyceum#The_Lyceum_Schloss\|Lyceum Schloss]], but built on a much larger scale, it houses all the embassy staff but is also sufficiently fortified that it provides an effective defence to the entire territory where it is built. Indeed the Commonwealth have sent a detachment of soldiers - the ''Diplomatenschloss guard'' - to garrison it at their own expense (meaning there is not additional upkeep beyond that for a traditional embassy). The guard, resplendent in traditional uniforms, not only protect their own staff, but stand rady to help their hosts defend should Necropolis ever be endangered.

			Work on the Hedrossan ''diplomatenschloss'' was overseen by''Poldi Hellebrant'', a respected Commonwealth siege engineer. She was initially pleased both with the land set aside for the construction and the modernity of the docks at Hedra compared to the more traditional facilities of [[Necropolis#Longbeach\|Crown's Quay]]. Almost immediately however she [[Beneath_mithril_spires#The_New_Embassy\|expressed concern]] over the proximity of the [[Principlaities of Jarm\|Jarmish]] embassy across the river in [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]]. The close location of the two embassies means that that Jarmish and Commonwealth vessels are both travelling along the Couros river and Poldi several times pointed out that given relationships between the two nations this might cause problems down the line.

			Obviously building the ''diplomatenschloss'' meant giving control of a powerful fortification to the Commonwealth, but the benefits were judged to outweight the potential disadvantages.

	{{Responsibilities Expectation}}		{{Responsibilities Expectation}}
	{{Commonwealth Links}}		{{Commonwealth Links}}
	[[Category:Ambassador]][[Category:Title]][[Category:Foreign Nations]][[Category:Senate]]		[[Category:Ambassador]][[Category:Title]][[Category:Foreign Nations]][[Category:Senate]]

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	Originally the Commonwealth embassy stood in [[Madruga#Siroc_(Ruined)\|Siroc]] in [[Madruga]], far away on [[the Brass Coast]]. In 385YE however it was destroyed along with the city by an alliance of [[Grendel]] and [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean]] forces (as recounted in the ''[[A beacon of smoke]]'' wind of fortune). The garrison there, along with several of the Commonwealth diplomats, fought bravely alongside their Freeborn neighbours, and paid a harsh blood price for doing so.		Originally the Commonwealth embassy stood in [[Madruga#Siroc_(Ruined)\|Siroc]] in [[Madruga]], far away on [[the Brass Coast]]. In 385YE however it was destroyed along with the city by an alliance of [[Grendel]] and [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean]] forces (as recounted in the ''[[A beacon of smoke]]'' wind of fortune). The garrison there, along with several of the Commonwealth diplomats, fought bravely alongside their Freeborn neighbours, and paid a harsh blood price for doing so.

	~~ALmost~~ a year later in Summer 386YE, the Commonwealth ambassador to the Empire ''Militärattache Ludkhannah'', proposed a new embassy be built. Rather than a simple bureaucratic office, she suggested the Empire might work with the COmmonwealth to establish a ''[[For_the_Common_Good#Fighting_Talk\|diplomatenschloss]]''. The Senate accepted, and work began [[Construct Diplomatenschloss\|almost immediately]].		Almost a year later in Summer 386YE, the Commonwealth ambassador to the Empire ''Militärattache Ludkhannah'', proposed a new embassy be built. Rather than a simple bureaucratic office, she suggested the Empire might work with the COmmonwealth to establish a ''[[For_the_Common_Good#Fighting_Talk\|diplomatenschloss]]''. The Senate accepted, and work began [[Construct Diplomatenschloss\|almost immediately]].

	A diplomatenschloss is a specialised embassy built to also serve as a ''schloss'', a Commonwealth [[fortification]]. Similar to the [[Dean_of_the_Lyceum#The_Lyceum_Schloss\|Lyceum Schloss]], but built on a much larger scale, it houses all the embassy staff but is also sufficiently fortified that it provides an effective defence to the entire territory where it is built. Indeed the Commonwealth have sent a detachment of soldiers - the ''Diplomatenschloss guard'' - to garrison it at their own expense (meaning there is not additional upkeep beyond that for a traditional embassy). The guard, resplendent in traditional uniforms, not only protect their own staff, but stand ready to help their hosts defend should Necropolis ever be endangered.		A diplomatenschloss is a specialised embassy built to also serve as a ''schloss'', a Commonwealth [[fortification]]. Similar to the [[Dean_of_the_Lyceum#The_Lyceum_Schloss\|Lyceum Schloss]], but built on a much larger scale, it houses all the embassy staff but is also sufficiently fortified that it provides an effective defence to the entire territory where it is built. Indeed the Commonwealth have sent a detachment of soldiers - the ''Diplomatenschloss guard'' - to garrison it at their own expense (meaning there is not additional upkeep beyond that for a traditional embassy). The guard, resplendent in traditional uniforms, not only protect their own staff, but stand ready to help their hosts defend should Necropolis ever be endangered.

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	ALmost a year later in Summer 386YE, the Commonwealth ambassador to the Empire ''Militärattache Ludkhannah'', proposed a new embassy be built. Rather than a simple bureaucratic office, she suggested the Empire might work with the COmmonwealth to establish a ''[[For_the_Common_Good#Fighting_Talk\|diplomatenschloss]]''. The Senate accepted, and work began [[Construct Diplomatenschloss\|almost immediately]].		ALmost a year later in Summer 386YE, the Commonwealth ambassador to the Empire ''Militärattache Ludkhannah'', proposed a new embassy be built. Rather than a simple bureaucratic office, she suggested the Empire might work with the COmmonwealth to establish a ''[[For_the_Common_Good#Fighting_Talk\|diplomatenschloss]]''. The Senate accepted, and work began [[Construct Diplomatenschloss\|almost immediately]].

	A diplomatenschloss is a specialised embassy built to also serve as a ''schloss'', a Commonwealth [[fortification]]. Similar to the [[Dean_of_the_Lyceum#The_Lyceum_Schloss\|Lyceum Schloss]], but built on a much larger scale, it houses all the embassy staff but is also sufficiently fortified that it provides an effective defence to the entire territory where it is built. Indeed the Commonwealth have sent a detachment of soldiers - the ''Diplomatenschloss guard'' - to garrison it at their own expense (meaning there is not additional upkeep beyond that for a traditional embassy). The guard, resplendent in traditional uniforms, not only protect their own staff, but stand ~~rady~~ to help their hosts defend should Necropolis ever be endangered.		A diplomatenschloss is a specialised embassy built to also serve as a ''schloss'', a Commonwealth [[fortification]]. Similar to the [[Dean_of_the_Lyceum#The_Lyceum_Schloss\|Lyceum Schloss]], but built on a much larger scale, it houses all the embassy staff but is also sufficiently fortified that it provides an effective defence to the entire territory where it is built. Indeed the Commonwealth have sent a detachment of soldiers - the ''Diplomatenschloss guard'' - to garrison it at their own expense (meaning there is not additional upkeep beyond that for a traditional embassy). The guard, resplendent in traditional uniforms, not only protect their own staff, but stand ready to help their hosts defend should Necropolis ever be endangered.

	Work on the Hedrossan ''diplomatenschloss'' was overseen by''Poldi Hellebrant'', a respected Commonwealth siege engineer. She was initially pleased both with the land set aside for the construction and the modernity of the docks at Hedra compared to the more traditional facilities of [[Necropolis#Longbeach\|Crown's Quay]]. Almost immediately however she [[Beneath_mithril_spires#The_New_Embassy\|expressed concern]] over the proximity of the [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarmish]] embassy across the river in [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]]. The close location of the two embassies means that that Jarmish and Commonwealth vessels are both travelling along the Couros river and Poldi several times pointed out that given relationships between the two nations this might cause problems down the line.		Work on the Hedrossan ''diplomatenschloss'' was overseen by''Poldi Hellebrant'', a respected Commonwealth siege engineer. She was initially pleased both with the land set aside for the construction and the modernity of the docks at Hedra compared to the more traditional facilities of [[Necropolis#Longbeach\|Crown's Quay]]. Almost immediately however she [[Beneath_mithril_spires#The_New_Embassy\|expressed concern]] over the proximity of the [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarmish]] embassy across the river in [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]]. The close location of the two embassies means that that Jarmish and Commonwealth vessels are both travelling along the Couros river and Poldi several times pointed out that given relationships between the two nations this might cause problems down the line.