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Ambassadorial Briefings

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	===Ambassadorial Briefings===		===Ambassadorial Briefings===
	As discussed in the 388YE Autumn Equinox wind of fortune '''[[So_little_I_wanted,_so_little_I_got#Ambassadorial_Briefings\|So little I wanted, so little I got]]''', the [[civil service]] have recently reinstituted Ambassadorial briefings. At least in the short term, the civil service have resumed furnishing Imperial ambassadors ''who are supported by [[embassy]] staff'' with individual briefings where necessary and appropriate. To maintain transparency and preserve continuity, the briefings are made available to those who wish to review them ''after'' the summit where they are delivered, in a similar way to which [[historical research]] is made public. Only those elements of a briefing that are specifically personal to the ambassador may be removed, and only where they are clearly not of interest to the Empire. At the end of the year, this procedure will be reviewed again, to ensure that it is fit for purpose.		As discussed in the 388YE Autumn Equinox wind of fortune '''[[So_little_I_wanted,_so_little_I_got#Ambassadorial_Briefings\|So little I wanted, so little I got]]''', the [[civil service]] have recently reinstituted Ambassadorial briefings. At least in the short term, the civil service have resumed furnishing Imperial ambassadors ''who are supported by [[embassy]] staff'' with individual briefings where necessary and appropriate. To maintain transparency and preserve continuity, the briefings are made available to those who wish to review them ''after'' the summit where they are delivered, in a similar way to which [[historical research]] is made public. Only those elements of a briefing that are specifically personal to the ambassador may be removed, and only where they are clearly not of interest to the Empire. At the end of the year, this procedure will be reviewed again, to ensure that it is fit for purpose.
	* [[388YE Autumn ~~Suaah~~ ambassador briefing]]		* [[388YE Autumn Sumaah ambassador briefing]]
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 ==Overview==
-The Ambassador to the [[Sumaah Republic]] is an [[Imperial title]]. It is an Imperial position appointed by the Imperial Senate.
+The Ambassador to the [[Sumaah Republic]] is an [[Imperial title]]. It is an Imperial position appointed by the Imperial Senate. The Sumaah embassy to the Empire stands in the [[Highguard|Highborn]] city of [[Necropolis#The Necropolis|Necropolis]], while the Imperial embassy to the Republic is built in the port-city of [[Foreign_ports#Zemeh|Zemeh]].
-After a [[Construct Sumaah embassy|false start]] in Winter 378YE, the [[Senate]] eventually [[commission|commissioned]] an [[embassy]] for the Sumaah Republic in [[Construct Sumaah embassy II|Spring 379YE]]. The project was been dogged by problems, and not completed until shortly before the Spring equinox 380YE. This delay exacerbated [[Trade_winds#The_Sumaah_Republic|the growing fury of the Sumaah Republic]] towards the Empire, which culminated in a [[Price_of_prosperity#War_with_Sumaah|declaration of war]] by the Republic in late 379YE.
+As a nation that in theory at least shares the Empire's faith, relations with the Sumaah Republic have been subject to significant ups and downs over the years. Indeed, [[Trade_winds#The_Sumaah_Republic|increasing dissatisfaction]] with the Empire culminated in a [[Price_of_prosperity#War_with_Sumaah|declaration of war]] by the Republic in late 379YE. That declaration was rescinded during the Summer Solstice 382YE, but at the same time the Sumaah declared themselves the custodians of the Way and denounced Imperial claims to authority over the religion. In recent years, relations with the Republic have significantly improved, partly due to their shared interest in the [[Liberty Pact]] but also due to a cordial agreement to separate the Imperial Synod and the Sumaah Synod. At the moment, relations are quite positive.
 Prior to the Winter Solstice 387YE, the Ambassador was able to purchase goods from merchants and those seeking favour. This was changed, along with the rest of the ambassadors, when the Senate voted to [[387YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Imperial_Embassies|amend]] the embassies to end the practice, removing mercantile support and the upkeep costs at the same time.
 ==Responsibilities==
-The [[ambassador]]  is expected to represent the Empire in relations with the [[Sumaah Republic]]. They have all the responsibilities [[Ambassador#Responsibilities|common]] to an Imperial ambassador.
+The [[ambassador]]  is expected to represent the Empire in relations with the [[Sumaah Republic]]. They have all the responsibilities [[Ambassador#Responsibilities|common]] to an Imperial ambassador. As such they are responsible for representing the Empire to the Republic, and to a degree vice versa. They are presented as the primary contact for any official Imperial business relating to the Sumaah, so their letters carry much greater weight and importance than anyone bar [[the Throne]]. They are expected to conduct or oversee any [[Ambassador#Treaty|treaty negotiations]] with that nation, and receive official [[Ambassador#Delegation|delegations]]. The [[civil service]] will direct representatives and citizens of the foreign power to the ambassador wherever appropriate.
+{{Diplomacy|nation=[[Sumaah Republic]]|status=Foreigner|port=[[Sumaah_Republic_ports#Zemeh|Zemeh]]|ambassador=Accalon of [[Highguard]]|counterpart=[[Ambassador_to_the_Sumaah_Republic#Sumaah_Ambassador|Oxtitocszin]]}}
 ==Powers==
 ===Imperial Ambassador===
 The title has all the [[Ambassador#Powers|common powers]] of an ambassador: they can receive a formal [[Ambassador#Delegation|delegation]], and may prepare a [[Ambassador#Treaty|treaty]].
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	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	The Ambassador to Sumaah 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 Sumaah 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]].
			==Sumaah Ambassador==
			The Sumaah ambassador to the Empire is ''Oxtitocszin'', who holds the rank of Censor of wood, metal and stone and is a member of the High House of Pride (the Sumaah equivalent of the Pride Assembly, but with significantly more responsibility and leeway to pursue foreign diplomacy). They advise not just the Sumaah ''präster'', but the House of the People (the Sumaah equivalent of the Imperial Senate). By all accounts they are an even-handed, level-headed individual, and a devout practitioner of the Way.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Accalon5901.jpg\|\|caption=Accalon of Felix's Watch, Ambassador to the Sumaah Republic\|align=left\|width=350}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Accalon5901.jpg\|\|caption=Accalon of Felix's Watch, Ambassador to the Sumaah Republic\|align=left\|width=350}}
	{{RecentElections\|Ambassador_to_the_Sumaah_Republic}}		{{RecentElections\|Ambassador_to_the_Sumaah_Republic}}

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Powers

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	The [[embassy]] in [[Necropolis]] means that the ambassador enjoys the benefits of [[Ambassador#Mercantile_Support\|mercantile support]] from traders prepared to deal with the Imperial citizens. 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 [[embassy]] in [[Necropolis]] means that the ambassador enjoys the benefits of [[Ambassador#Mercantile_Support\|mercantile support]] from traders prepared to deal with the Imperial citizens. 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.-->
			===Stipend===
			The Ambassador receives a [[Imperial_treasury#Stipends\|stipend]] of four thrones each season.

	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	The Ambassador to Sumaah 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 Sumaah 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]].

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	That declaration was rescinded during the Summer Solstice 382YE, but at the same time the Sumaah declared themselves the custodians of the Way and denounced Imperial claims to authority over the religion.		That declaration was rescinded during the Summer Solstice 382YE, but at the same time the Sumaah declared themselves the custodians of the Way and denounced Imperial claims to authority over the religion.
			{{WingedMessenger\|address=Oxtitocszin, Censor of wood, metal and stone, of the High House of Pride, Sumaah Republic}}
			Prior to the Winter Solstice 387YE, the Ambassador was able to purchase goods from merchants and those seeking favour. This was changed, along with the rest of the ambassadors, when the Senate voted to [[387YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Imperial_Embassies\|amend]] the embassies to end the practice, removing mercantile support and the upkeep costs at the same time.
	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
	The [[ambassador]] is expected to represent the Empire in relations with the [[Sumaah Republic]]. They have all the responsibilities [[Ambassador#Responsibilities\|common]] to an Imperial ambassador.		The [[ambassador]] is expected to represent the Empire in relations with the [[Sumaah Republic]]. They have all the responsibilities [[Ambassador#Responsibilities\|common]] to an Imperial ambassador.
	~~{{WingedMessenger\|address=Oxtitocszin, Censor of wood, metal and stone, of the High House of Pride, Sumaah Republic}}~~
	==Powers==		==Powers==
	===Imperial Ambassador===		===Imperial Ambassador===

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	That declaration was rescinded during the Summer Solstice 382YE, but at the same time the Sumaah declared themselves the custodians of the Way and denounced Imperial claims to authority over the religion.		That declaration was rescinded during the Summer Solstice 382YE, but at the same time the Sumaah declared themselves the custodians of the Way and denounced Imperial claims to authority over the religion.
	~~__NOTOC__~~
	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
	The [[ambassador]] is expected to represent the Empire in relations with the [[Sumaah Republic]]. They have all the responsibilities [[Ambassador#Responsibilities\|common]] to an Imperial ambassador.		The [[ambassador]] is expected to represent the Empire in relations with the [[Sumaah Republic]]. They have all the responsibilities [[Ambassador#Responsibilities\|common]] to an Imperial ambassador.
	{{WingedMessenger\|address=Oxtitocszin, Censor of wood, metal and stone, of the High House of Pride, Sumaah Republic}}		{{WingedMessenger\|address=Oxtitocszin, Censor of wood, metal and stone, of the High House of Pride, Sumaah Republic}}
	==Powers==		==Powers==
	===Imperial Ambassador ~~to the Sumaah Republic~~===		===Imperial Ambassador===
	The title has all the [[Ambassador#Powers\|common powers]] of an ambassador: they can receive a formal [[Ambassador#Delegation\|delegation]], and may prepare a [[Ambassador#Treaty\|treaty]].		The title has all the [[Ambassador#Powers\|common powers]] of an ambassador: they can receive a formal [[Ambassador#Delegation\|delegation]], and may prepare a [[Ambassador#Treaty\|treaty]].
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	The [[embassy]] in [[Necropolis]] means that the ambassador enjoys the benefits of [[Ambassador#Mercantile_Support\|mercantile support]] from traders prepared to deal with the Imperial citizens. 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 [[embassy]] in [[Necropolis]] means that the ambassador enjoys the benefits of [[Ambassador#Mercantile_Support\|mercantile support]] from traders prepared to deal with the Imperial citizens. 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.-->
	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	The Ambassador to Sumaah 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 Sumaah 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]].

Matt: Text replacement - "Senate" to "Senate"

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	The Ambassador to the [[Sumaah Republic]] is an [[Imperial title]]. It is an Imperial position appointed by the Imperial Senate.		The Ambassador to the [[Sumaah Republic]] is an [[Imperial title]]. It is an Imperial position appointed by the Imperial Senate.

	After a [[Construct Sumaah embassy\|false start]] in Winter 378YE, the [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]] eventually [[commission\|commissioned]] an [[embassy]] for the Sumaah Republic in [[Construct Sumaah embassy II\|Spring 379YE]]. The project was been dogged by problems, and not completed until shortly before the Spring equinox 380YE. This delay exacerbated [[Trade_winds#The_Sumaah_Republic\|the growing fury of the Sumaah Republic]] towards the Empire, which culminated in a [[Price_of_prosperity#War_with_Sumaah\|declaration of war]] by the Republic in late 379YE.		After a [[Construct Sumaah embassy\|false start]] in Winter 378YE, the [[Senate]] eventually [[commission\|commissioned]] an [[embassy]] for the Sumaah Republic in [[Construct Sumaah embassy II\|Spring 379YE]]. The project was been dogged by problems, and not completed until shortly before the Spring equinox 380YE. This delay exacerbated [[Trade_winds#The_Sumaah_Republic\|the growing fury of the Sumaah Republic]] towards the Empire, which culminated in a [[Price_of_prosperity#War_with_Sumaah\|declaration of war]] by the Republic in late 379YE.

	That declaration was rescinded during the Summer Solstice 382YE, but at the same time the Sumaah declared themselves the custodians of the Way and denounced Imperial claims to authority over the religion.		That declaration was rescinded during the Summer Solstice 382YE, but at the same time the Sumaah declared themselves the custodians of the Way and denounced Imperial claims to authority over the religion.

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

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	The Ambassador to the [[Sumaah Republic]] is an [[Imperial title]]. It is an Imperial position appointed by the Imperial Senate.		The Ambassador to the [[Sumaah Republic]] is an [[Imperial title]]. It is an Imperial position appointed by the Imperial Senate.

	After a [[Construct Sumaah embassy\|false start]] in Winter 378YE, the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]] eventually [[commission\|commissioned]] an [[embassy]] for the Sumaah Republic in [[Construct Sumaah embassy II\|Spring 379YE]]. The project was been dogged by problems, and not completed until shortly before the Spring equinox 380YE. This delay exacerbated [[Trade_winds#The_Sumaah_Republic\|the growing fury of the Sumaah Republic]] towards the Empire, which culminated in a [[Price_of_prosperity#War_with_Sumaah\|declaration of war]] by the Republic in late 379YE.		After a [[Construct Sumaah embassy\|false start]] in Winter 378YE, the [[Senate\|Senate]] eventually [[commission\|commissioned]] an [[embassy]] for the Sumaah Republic in [[Construct Sumaah embassy II\|Spring 379YE]]. The project was been dogged by problems, and not completed until shortly before the Spring equinox 380YE. This delay exacerbated [[Trade_winds#The_Sumaah_Republic\|the growing fury of the Sumaah Republic]] towards the Empire, which culminated in a [[Price_of_prosperity#War_with_Sumaah\|declaration of war]] by the Republic in late 379YE.

	That declaration was rescinded during the Summer Solstice 382YE, but at the same time the Sumaah declared themselves the custodians of the Way and denounced Imperial claims to authority over the religion.		That declaration was rescinded during the Summer Solstice 382YE, but at the same time the Sumaah declared themselves the custodians of the Way and denounced Imperial claims to authority over the religion.

Thespaceinvader: /* Imperial Ambassador to the Sumaah Republic */

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Imperial Ambassador to the Sumaah Republic

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	==Powers==		==Powers==
	===Imperial Ambassador to the Sumaah Republic===		===Imperial Ambassador to the Sumaah Republic===
	The title has all the [[Ambassador#Powers\|common powers]] of an ambassador: they ~~receive a [[Ambassador#Briefing\|briefing]],~~ can receive a formal [[Ambassador#Delegation\|delegation]], and may prepare a [[Ambassador#Treaty\|treaty]].		The title has all the [[Ambassador#Powers\|common powers]] of an ambassador: they can receive a formal [[Ambassador#Delegation\|delegation]], and may prepare a [[Ambassador#Treaty\|treaty]].

	===Sumaah Merchants===		===Sumaah Merchants===

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