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

2026-01-16T09:38:13Z

Text replacement - "Synod" to "Synod"

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	In addition to their open support for the [[Grendel]], both through gifts of materials and money and through the deployment of powerful Asavean warships in Imperial waters, there are signs that agents from the west are attempting to influence the [[Faraden]] to [[Where_five_winds_meet#The_Asavean_Problem\|ally with them against the Empire]]. There are also rumours of Asavean involvement in the [[Iron Confederacy]] and even [[Axos]]. The Plenum may be corrupt, and the Asavean star in decline, but they were an old and experienced nation when the Empire was founded. The tricks of diplomacy and espionage come easily to them and it seems That they are prepared to put them all in service of humbling the Imperial Senate.		In addition to their open support for the [[Grendel]], both through gifts of materials and money and through the deployment of powerful Asavean warships in Imperial waters, there are signs that agents from the west are attempting to influence the [[Faraden]] to [[Where_five_winds_meet#The_Asavean_Problem\|ally with them against the Empire]]. There are also rumours of Asavean involvement in the [[Iron Confederacy]] and even [[Axos]]. The Plenum may be corrupt, and the Asavean star in decline, but they were an old and experienced nation when the Empire was founded. The tricks of diplomacy and espionage come easily to them and it seems That they are prepared to put them all in service of humbling the Imperial Senate.

	Attempts by the [[Senate]] to [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Criminalise_Preaching_the_Way_in_Asavea\|plough a different furrow]] were stymied by the decision of a member of the [[~~Synod\|~~Synod]] to seek the veto. As a result, the Asaveans have made good on [[Drumbeat_of_war#Hoist_Sails\|their threat to put a bounty on any ships travelling to or from Imperial ports]].		Attempts by the [[Senate]] to [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Criminalise_Preaching_the_Way_in_Asavea\|plough a different furrow]] were stymied by the decision of a member of the [[Synod]] to seek the veto. As a result, the Asaveans have made good on [[Drumbeat_of_war#Hoist_Sails\|their threat to put a bounty on any ships travelling to or from Imperial ports]].
	Now any hope of peace hangs on the final decision of the Synod whether to make good on their threat to veto the motion or not.		Now any hope of peace hangs on the final decision of the Synod whether to make good on their threat to veto the motion or not.
	{{Nation\|nation=[[Asavean Archipelago]]\|status=Barbarian\|port=[[Asavean_Archipelago_ports\|Nemoria]] (closed)\|ambassador=Asier i Elia i Guerra of [[the Brass Coast]]}}		{{Nation\|nation=[[Asavean Archipelago]]\|status=Barbarian\|port=[[Asavean_Archipelago_ports\|Nemoria]] (closed)\|ambassador=Asier i Elia i Guerra of [[the Brass Coast]]}}

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

2026-01-15T16:05:57Z

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

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	* '''If that happens, they will also pay the Imperial Senate 100 thrones to "cover the costs" of transporting the ritual text to Jarm'''		* '''If that happens, they will also pay the Imperial Senate 100 thrones to "cover the costs" of transporting the ritual text to Jarm'''
	* '''If the Conclave declines the trade, it will not be repeated and the opportunity to gain Measure will be lost, potentially permanently'''		* '''If the Conclave declines the trade, it will not be repeated and the opportunity to gain Measure will be lost, potentially permanently'''
	Last season Lord-Magister Trescher [[Thrones_and_principalities#Metric_and_Measure\|communicated an offer]] from the House of Princes regarding ''Measure'', the original [[Pilgrim's Shield]] of [[Wisdom]] gifted the Seven Pilgrims by ''Ezkiah the Benefactor''. They know that in Imperial eyes it is the property of the [[Champion of Wisdom]]. Securing the shield required the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] to [[Dissemination\|disseminate]] the ritual [[Brotherhood of Tian]]. In addition to the shield the House of Princes offered obvious inducements to encourage the Empire to provide the ritual they desired - 100 Thrones to the Imperial senate "to cover any transportation costs", and 10 rings of [[ilium]] to the [[Conclave order]] whose [[Grandmaster]] enacts the declaration "in recompense for their time, and their assistance in the matter".		Last season Lord-Magister Trescher [[Thrones_and_principalities#Metric_and_Measure\|communicated an offer]] from the House of Princes regarding ''Measure'', the original [[Pilgrim's Shield]] of [[Wisdom]] gifted the Seven Pilgrims by ''Ezkiah the Benefactor''. They know that in Imperial eyes it is the property of the [[Champion of Wisdom]]. Securing the shield required the [[Conclave]] to [[Dissemination\|disseminate]] the ritual [[Brotherhood of Tian]]. In addition to the shield the House of Princes offered obvious inducements to encourage the Empire to provide the ritual they desired - 100 Thrones to the Imperial senate "to cover any transportation costs", and 10 rings of [[ilium]] to the [[Conclave order]] whose [[Grandmaster]] enacts the declaration "in recompense for their time, and their assistance in the matter".

	The Varushkan Ambassador has informed the Jarmish that the Conclave is unlikely to agree to this proposal, and was concerned that going ahead in the current climate would risk defeat and consequently make it harder to raise the declaration in future. After speaking the House, Lord-Magister Anton asks that the Ambassador follow through on their offer to see the dissemination raised even if it doing so serve merely as a way for malcontents to air their imagined grievances against the Principalities. The reality is that the Empire are not the only people interested in the shield, and if the Conclave is not prepared to provide the ritual - and the Ambassador cannot made a convincing counter-offer on the same scale - then the shield will instead be traded to someone else. Lord-Magister Anton will not say who the shield will be traded to, merely noting that it is ''extremely'' unlikely any Imperial citizen will ever see it again. "It would be a shame to see an end brought to the centuries long tradition of arming one of the foremost champions of your faith with this fabled tool," says the Jarmish diplomat.		The Varushkan Ambassador has informed the Jarmish that the Conclave is unlikely to agree to this proposal, and was concerned that going ahead in the current climate would risk defeat and consequently make it harder to raise the declaration in future. After speaking the House, Lord-Magister Anton asks that the Ambassador follow through on their offer to see the dissemination raised even if it doing so serve merely as a way for malcontents to air their imagined grievances against the Principalities. The reality is that the Empire are not the only people interested in the shield, and if the Conclave is not prepared to provide the ritual - and the Ambassador cannot made a convincing counter-offer on the same scale - then the shield will instead be traded to someone else. Lord-Magister Anton will not say who the shield will be traded to, merely noting that it is ''extremely'' unlikely any Imperial citizen will ever see it again. "It would be a shame to see an end brought to the centuries long tradition of arming one of the foremost champions of your faith with this fabled tool," says the Jarmish diplomat.
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	After due consideration, the Grendel diplomat sees little benefit to himself or the Salt Lords Council attending Anvil this summit. He reassures his opposite number that he is still keen to correspond, but will not be returning to Anvil until there is something of substance to discuss - like a proposal for how the two nations might deal with the mutual threat of the Children of Wrecks. The price of the Ambassador's time is simply not worth the benefits it offers at the moment.		After due consideration, the Grendel diplomat sees little benefit to himself or the Salt Lords Council attending Anvil this summit. He reassures his opposite number that he is still keen to correspond, but will not be returning to Anvil until there is something of substance to discuss - like a proposal for how the two nations might deal with the mutual threat of the Children of Wrecks. The price of the Ambassador's time is simply not worth the benefits it offers at the moment.
	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	The [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] declined to provide [[Brotherhood of Tian]] to the House of Princes, and as such the [[Shield Against Folly\|opportunity to acquire]] the artefact shield of Wisdom, [[Measure]], has been lost.		The [[Conclave]] declined to provide [[Brotherhood of Tian]] to the House of Princes, and as such the [[Shield Against Folly\|opportunity to acquire]] the artefact shield of Wisdom, [[Measure]], has been lost.
	{{Asavean Links}}		{{Asavean Links}}

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

2026-01-15T12:32:26Z

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

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	The Empire borders four powerful orc nations; [[Jotun]] to the west, [[Druj]] to the east, [[Thule]] to the north, and [[Grendel]] to the south. Four other nations - [[Skoura]], [[Axos]], [[Faraden]], and [[Iron Confederacy]] are also close enough that what happens in the Empire effects them directly. In theory, any of those eight nations could threaten Imperial citizens directly – indeed most of them have been at war with the Empire in the past. Some are at war as we speak.		The Empire borders four powerful orc nations; [[Jotun]] to the west, [[Druj]] to the east, [[Thule]] to the north, and [[Grendel]] to the south. Four other nations - [[Skoura]], [[Axos]], [[Faraden]], and [[Iron Confederacy]] are also close enough that what happens in the Empire effects them directly. In theory, any of those eight nations could threaten Imperial citizens directly – indeed most of them have been at war with the Empire in the past. Some are at war as we speak.

	While they may face them on the battlefield, the Empire also maintains diplomatic relations with each of these nations. Some have their own [[ambassador]], some eschew [[embassy\|embassies]] and the task of negotiating with them falls as often as not on the shoulders of the [[Imperial Consul]]. From time to time new nations, or new factions within those nations, are discovered, and the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] must determine if they are friend or foe. Such was the case with the tiny nation of [[Tsark]], in the [[Mountains of the Moon]]. All of these relationships creates a complex web of interconnection and tension, lines of force and compromise. Even on-the-surface simple exchanges might have significant implications for the people of the Empire.		While they may face them on the battlefield, the Empire also maintains diplomatic relations with each of these nations. Some have their own [[ambassador]], some eschew [[embassy\|embassies]] and the task of negotiating with them falls as often as not on the shoulders of the [[Imperial Consul]]. From time to time new nations, or new factions within those nations, are discovered, and the [[Senate]] must determine if they are friend or foe. Such was the case with the tiny nation of [[Tsark]], in the [[Mountains of the Moon]]. All of these relationships creates a complex web of interconnection and tension, lines of force and compromise. Even on-the-surface simple exchanges might have significant implications for the people of the Empire.

	==Otkodov==		==Otkodov==
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	In addition to their open support for the [[Grendel]], both through gifts of materials and money and through the deployment of powerful Asavean warships in Imperial waters, there are signs that agents from the west are attempting to influence the [[Faraden]] to [[Where_five_winds_meet#The_Asavean_Problem\|ally with them against the Empire]]. There are also rumours of Asavean involvement in the [[Iron Confederacy]] and even [[Axos]]. The Plenum may be corrupt, and the Asavean star in decline, but they were an old and experienced nation when the Empire was founded. The tricks of diplomacy and espionage come easily to them and it seems That they are prepared to put them all in service of humbling the Imperial Senate.		In addition to their open support for the [[Grendel]], both through gifts of materials and money and through the deployment of powerful Asavean warships in Imperial waters, there are signs that agents from the west are attempting to influence the [[Faraden]] to [[Where_five_winds_meet#The_Asavean_Problem\|ally with them against the Empire]]. There are also rumours of Asavean involvement in the [[Iron Confederacy]] and even [[Axos]]. The Plenum may be corrupt, and the Asavean star in decline, but they were an old and experienced nation when the Empire was founded. The tricks of diplomacy and espionage come easily to them and it seems That they are prepared to put them all in service of humbling the Imperial Senate.

	Attempts by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] to [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Criminalise_Preaching_the_Way_in_Asavea\|plough a different furrow]] were stymied by the decision of a member of the [[Synod\|Synod]] to seek the veto. As a result, the Asaveans have made good on [[Drumbeat_of_war#Hoist_Sails\|their threat to put a bounty on any ships travelling to or from Imperial ports]].		Attempts by the [[Senate]] to [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Criminalise_Preaching_the_Way_in_Asavea\|plough a different furrow]] were stymied by the decision of a member of the [[Synod\|Synod]] to seek the veto. As a result, the Asaveans have made good on [[Drumbeat_of_war#Hoist_Sails\|their threat to put a bounty on any ships travelling to or from Imperial ports]].
	Now any hope of peace hangs on the final decision of the Synod whether to make good on their threat to veto the motion or not.		Now any hope of peace hangs on the final decision of the Synod whether to make good on their threat to veto the motion or not.
	{{Nation\|nation=[[Asavean Archipelago]]\|status=Barbarian\|port=[[Asavean_Archipelago_ports\|Nemoria]] (closed)\|ambassador=Asier i Elia i Guerra of [[the Brass Coast]]}}		{{Nation\|nation=[[Asavean Archipelago]]\|status=Barbarian\|port=[[Asavean_Archipelago_ports\|Nemoria]] (closed)\|ambassador=Asier i Elia i Guerra of [[the Brass Coast]]}}
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	The House of Princes are aware of the decision, and it is seen as a first faltering step toward a potential future détente between Jarm and the Empire. Obviously the scales are not balanced - the Imperial Conclave shared [[Imperial lore]] with the Commonwealth but refuses to share any rituals with Jarmish magicians and the Principalities cannot trade with the Empire's ports without "[[tariffs\|punishing tariffs]]" - but coupled with the professional tone of the new Ambassador's letters, it represents the first real positive improvement in relations between the two great nations in some time. It is, after all, the insistence in intruding into other nations' affairs that is the root of much of the Jarmish anger with the Empire.		The House of Princes are aware of the decision, and it is seen as a first faltering step toward a potential future détente between Jarm and the Empire. Obviously the scales are not balanced - the Imperial Conclave shared [[Imperial lore]] with the Commonwealth but refuses to share any rituals with Jarmish magicians and the Principalities cannot trade with the Empire's ports without "[[tariffs\|punishing tariffs]]" - but coupled with the professional tone of the new Ambassador's letters, it represents the first real positive improvement in relations between the two great nations in some time. It is, after all, the insistence in intruding into other nations' affairs that is the root of much of the Jarmish anger with the Empire.

	Despite this understanding, Lord-Magister Trescher makes it clear that if Imperial mercenaries ''do'' turn up in battles between Jarmish and Commonwealth forces, the House of Princes will view it as a declaration of war by the Empire and respond appropriately. It is unfortunate that the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] still finds itself unable to formally pronounce its intention to remain neutral in the war between Jarm and the Commonwealth, making it difficult for many magician-princes to trust their sincerity.		Despite this understanding, Lord-Magister Trescher makes it clear that if Imperial mercenaries ''do'' turn up in battles between Jarmish and Commonwealth forces, the House of Princes will view it as a declaration of war by the Empire and respond appropriately. It is unfortunate that the [[Senate]] still finds itself unable to formally pronounce its intention to remain neutral in the war between Jarm and the Commonwealth, making it difficult for many magician-princes to trust their sincerity.

	===Shield Against Folly===		===Shield Against Folly===

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

2026-01-15T12:27:44Z

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

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	===Funds and Food===		===Funds and Food===
	* '''Rak confirms that Gisli "Provider" Baerson was responsible for providing the large amounts of money that helped Otkodov weather their recent food crisis'''		* '''Rak confirms that Gisli "Provider" Baerson was responsible for providing the large amounts of money that helped Otkodov weather their recent food crisis'''
	One last matter of official correspondence concerns Rak. In Autumn last year, the Thule confirmed that an Imperial citizen had [[Ship_to_wreck#Closer_to_Home\|provided a significant amount of money]] to allow the orcs of Otkodov to purchase much-needed food and help head off widespread famine. At the time Rak refused to comment on who exactly sent the money, but said that if the person responsible came forward or was recognised by the Imperial Synod, he would confirm the truth of the matter. He-Who-Speaks-For-The-Dragons-Undivided has been made aware that the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] recognised that [[385YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_17\|Gisli "Provider" Baerson]] was responsible for raising and providing the funds. He confirms that this matches his understanding of the situation, and makes it clear that Otkodov does not see any reason why the Empire may wish to punish them.		One last matter of official correspondence concerns Rak. In Autumn last year, the Thule confirmed that an Imperial citizen had [[Ship_to_wreck#Closer_to_Home\|provided a significant amount of money]] to allow the orcs of Otkodov to purchase much-needed food and help head off widespread famine. At the time Rak refused to comment on who exactly sent the money, but said that if the person responsible came forward or was recognised by the Imperial Synod, he would confirm the truth of the matter. He-Who-Speaks-For-The-Dragons-Undivided has been made aware that the [[Synod]] recognised that [[385YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_17\|Gisli "Provider" Baerson]] was responsible for raising and providing the funds. He confirms that this matches his understanding of the situation, and makes it clear that Otkodov does not see any reason why the Empire may wish to punish them.
	===Capital at Risk===		===Capital at Risk===
	*'''Prognosticators have detected an unusually distant conjunction to the Thule territory of Otkodov'''		*'''Prognosticators have detected an unusually distant conjunction to the Thule territory of Otkodov'''
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	In addition to their open support for the [[Grendel]], both through gifts of materials and money and through the deployment of powerful Asavean warships in Imperial waters, there are signs that agents from the west are attempting to influence the [[Faraden]] to [[Where_five_winds_meet#The_Asavean_Problem\|ally with them against the Empire]]. There are also rumours of Asavean involvement in the [[Iron Confederacy]] and even [[Axos]]. The Plenum may be corrupt, and the Asavean star in decline, but they were an old and experienced nation when the Empire was founded. The tricks of diplomacy and espionage come easily to them and it seems That they are prepared to put them all in service of humbling the Imperial Senate.		In addition to their open support for the [[Grendel]], both through gifts of materials and money and through the deployment of powerful Asavean warships in Imperial waters, there are signs that agents from the west are attempting to influence the [[Faraden]] to [[Where_five_winds_meet#The_Asavean_Problem\|ally with them against the Empire]]. There are also rumours of Asavean involvement in the [[Iron Confederacy]] and even [[Axos]]. The Plenum may be corrupt, and the Asavean star in decline, but they were an old and experienced nation when the Empire was founded. The tricks of diplomacy and espionage come easily to them and it seems That they are prepared to put them all in service of humbling the Imperial Senate.

	Attempts by the [[Imperial Senate]] to [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Criminalise_Preaching_the_Way_in_Asavea\|plough a different furrow]] were stymied by the decision of a member of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod\|Synod]] to seek the veto. As a result, the Asaveans have made good on [[Drumbeat_of_war#Hoist_Sails\|their threat to put a bounty on any ships travelling to or from Imperial ports]].		Attempts by the [[Imperial Senate]] to [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Criminalise_Preaching_the_Way_in_Asavea\|plough a different furrow]] were stymied by the decision of a member of the [[Synod\|Synod]] to seek the veto. As a result, the Asaveans have made good on [[Drumbeat_of_war#Hoist_Sails\|their threat to put a bounty on any ships travelling to or from Imperial ports]].
	Now any hope of peace hangs on the final decision of the Synod whether to make good on their threat to veto the motion or not.		Now any hope of peace hangs on the final decision of the Synod whether to make good on their threat to veto the motion or not.
	{{Nation\|nation=[[Asavean Archipelago]]\|status=Barbarian\|port=[[Asavean_Archipelago_ports\|Nemoria]] (closed)\|ambassador=Asier i Elia i Guerra of [[the Brass Coast]]}}		{{Nation\|nation=[[Asavean Archipelago]]\|status=Barbarian\|port=[[Asavean_Archipelago_ports\|Nemoria]] (closed)\|ambassador=Asier i Elia i Guerra of [[the Brass Coast]]}}

Rafferty at 09:03, 28 June 2025

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	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	The [[Imperial Conclave]] declined to provide [[Brotherhood of Tian]] to the House of Princes, and as such the [[Shield Against Folly\|opportunity to acquire]] the artefact shield of Wisdom, [[Measure]], has been lost.		The [[Imperial Conclave]] declined to provide [[Brotherhood of Tian]] to the House of Princes, and as such the [[Shield Against Folly\|opportunity to acquire]] the artefact shield of Wisdom, [[Measure]], has been lost.
			{{Asavean Links}}

Rafferty at 11:39, 25 September 2024

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	After due consideration, the Grendel diplomat sees little benefit to himself or the Salt Lords Council attending Anvil this summit. He reassures his opposite number that he is still keen to correspond, but will not be returning to Anvil until there is something of substance to discuss - like a proposal for how the two nations might deal with the mutual threat of the Children of Wrecks. The price of the Ambassador's time is simply not worth the benefits it offers at the moment.		After due consideration, the Grendel diplomat sees little benefit to himself or the Salt Lords Council attending Anvil this summit. He reassures his opposite number that he is still keen to correspond, but will not be returning to Anvil until there is something of substance to discuss - like a proposal for how the two nations might deal with the mutual threat of the Children of Wrecks. The price of the Ambassador's time is simply not worth the benefits it offers at the moment.
			==Resolution==
			The [[Imperial Conclave]] declined to provide [[Brotherhood of Tian]] to the House of Princes, and as such the [[Shield Against Folly\|opportunity to acquire]] the artefact shield of Wisdom, [[Measure]], has been lost.

Hailmur: /* Red Sails */

2024-09-11T11:17:50Z

Red Sails

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	===Red Sails===		===Red Sails===
	* '''The Plenum has followed through on their threat to attack any ship trading with the Empire if the Empire continue sending missionaries to Asavea'''		* '''The Plenum has followed through on their threat to attack any ship trading with the Empire if the Empire continue sending missionaries to Asavea'''
	* '''Imperial ~~fleers~~ gain one rank when trading with Sumaah, the Commonwealth and the Sarcophan Delves'''		* '''Imperial fleets gain one rank when trading with Sumaah, the Commonwealth and the Sarcophan Delves'''
	* '''Imperial taxation has dropped by 62 thrones'''		* '''Imperial taxation has dropped by 62 thrones'''
	The Asavean plenum has placed a bounty on any fleet trading with the Empire, just as they promised they would if the tide of missionaries continued (see last season's ''[[Drumbeat of war#Hoist Sails\|Drumbeat of war]]'' wind of fortune). Priests of Vebar, Mistress of the Tides of the Sun and Moon, will provide blessings to any Asavean vessel prepared to attack any ship visiting Imperial ports, seeking to capture the ship, steal their cargo, and enslave their crews. The impact of the effect has already been felt, with [[Hyenas_and_herbs#The_Price_of_Doing_Business\|traders from the Sarcophan Delves]], [[Hyenas_and_herbs#The_Price_of_Doing_Business\|Commonwealth merchants]], and [[The_tale_that_speaks_to_your_heart#War_in_the_West\|Sumaah ships]] all being attacked by privateers. The bounty is not only open to Asavean vessels; opportunistic pirates and raiders alike have been apprised of it and seek to take advantage.		The Asavean plenum has placed a bounty on any fleet trading with the Empire, just as they promised they would if the tide of missionaries continued (see last season's ''[[Drumbeat of war#Hoist Sails\|Drumbeat of war]]'' wind of fortune). Priests of Vebar, Mistress of the Tides of the Sun and Moon, will provide blessings to any Asavean vessel prepared to attack any ship visiting Imperial ports, seeking to capture the ship, steal their cargo, and enslave their crews. The impact of the effect has already been felt, with [[Hyenas_and_herbs#The_Price_of_Doing_Business\|traders from the Sarcophan Delves]], [[Hyenas_and_herbs#The_Price_of_Doing_Business\|Commonwealth merchants]], and [[The_tale_that_speaks_to_your_heart#War_in_the_West\|Sumaah ships]] all being attacked by privateers. The bounty is not only open to Asavean vessels; opportunistic pirates and raiders alike have been apprised of it and seek to take advantage.

Hailmur at 11:13, 11 September 2024

2024-09-11T11:13:18Z

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	A new Urizen character could choose to be one of the former prisoners, but this will not involve any additional briefing or information simply because all memory of Tsark has been removed. It might make an interesting character idea to play someone who has years or decades of “missing time” - and who can portray someone broadly unaware of recent Imperial history prior to their return.		A new Urizen character could choose to be one of the former prisoners, but this will not involve any additional briefing or information simply because all memory of Tsark has been removed. It might make an interesting character idea to play someone who has years or decades of “missing time” - and who can portray someone broadly unaware of recent Imperial history prior to their return.
	[[Category:Winds of Fortune~~]][[Category:386YE Summer~~]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Foreign Nations]][[Category:Asavea]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Foreign Nations]][[Category:Asavea]]
	<div style="float:left; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=IconAsavea.jpg\|align=left\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=IconAsavea.jpg\|align=left\|width=300}}</div>
	==Asavea==		==Asavea==

Dre at 11:37, 10 September 2024

2024-09-10T11:37:55Z

Dre: /* Asavea */

2024-09-10T11:34:14Z

Asavea

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	* '''The Asaveans are supporting the Grendel, and attempting to convert the Faraden to their cause'''		* '''The Asaveans are supporting the Grendel, and attempting to convert the Faraden to their cause'''
	* '''The arrival of missionaries of the Way has further enraged the Asaveans'''		* '''The arrival of missionaries of the Way has further enraged the Asaveans'''
	Imperial relations with the [[Asavean Archipelago]] continue to decline, despite efforts from the ambassador to turn them around. The Asaveans remain at war with the Empire, and while they are likely smarting over the [[Harvest of infamy\|failed attack on ~~Mead~~]], it will not have dented their desire for revenge. They remain incensed by the decision of the Empire to send missionaries to their shores, rightly regarding it as an existential threat against the rule of the Plenum. For as long as the missionaries continue to travel to Asavea, they are certain to remain ~~implacapably~~ hostile to the Empire.		Imperial relations with the [[Asavean Archipelago]] continue to decline, despite efforts from the ambassador to turn them around. The Asaveans remain at war with the Empire, and while they are likely smarting over the [[Harvest of infamy\|failed attack on Meade]], it will not have dented their desire for revenge. They remain incensed by the decision of the Empire to send missionaries to their shores, rightly regarding it as an existential threat against the rule of the Plenum. For as long as the missionaries continue to travel to Asavea, they are certain to remain implacably hostile to the Empire.

	In addition to their open support for the [[Grendel]], both through gifts of materials and money and through the deployment of powerful Asavean warships in Imperial waters, there are signs that agents from the west are attempting to influence the [[Faraden]] to [[Where_five_winds_meet#The_Asavean_Problem\|ally with them against the Empire]]. There are also rumours of Asavean involvement in the [[Iron Confederacy]] and even [[Axos]]. The Plenum may be corrupt, and the Asavean star in decline, but they were an old and experienced nation when the Empire was founded. The tricks of diplomacy and espionage come easily to them and it seems That they are prepared to put them all in service of humbling the Imperial Senate.		In addition to their open support for the [[Grendel]], both through gifts of materials and money and through the deployment of powerful Asavean warships in Imperial waters, there are signs that agents from the west are attempting to influence the [[Faraden]] to [[Where_five_winds_meet#The_Asavean_Problem\|ally with them against the Empire]]. There are also rumours of Asavean involvement in the [[Iron Confederacy]] and even [[Axos]]. The Plenum may be corrupt, and the Asavean star in decline, but they were an old and experienced nation when the Empire was founded. The tricks of diplomacy and espionage come easily to them and it seems That they are prepared to put them all in service of humbling the Imperial Senate.

	Attempts by the [[Imperial Senate]] to [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Criminalise_Preaching_the_Way_in_Asavea\|plough a different furrow]] were stymied by the decision of a member of the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]] to seek the veto. As a result, the ~~Asaveas~~ have made good on [[Drumbeat_of_war#Hoist_Sails\|their threat to put a bounty on any ships travelling to or from Imperial ports]].		Attempts by the [[Imperial Senate]] to [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Criminalise_Preaching_the_Way_in_Asavea\|plough a different furrow]] were stymied by the decision of a member of the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]] to seek the veto. As a result, the Asaveans have made good on [[Drumbeat_of_war#Hoist_Sails\|their threat to put a bounty on any ships travelling to or from Imperial ports]].
	Now any hope of peace hangs on the final decision of the Synod whether to make good on their threat to veto the motion or not.		Now any hope of peace hangs on the final decision of the Synod whether to make good on their threat to veto the motion or not.
	{{Nation\|nation=[[Asavean Archipelago]]\|status=Barbarian\|port=[[Asavean_Archipelago_ports\|Nemoria]] (closed)\|ambassador=Asier i Elia i Guerra of [[the Brass Coast]]}}		{{Nation\|nation=[[Asavean Archipelago]]\|status=Barbarian\|port=[[Asavean_Archipelago_ports\|Nemoria]] (closed)\|ambassador=Asier i Elia i Guerra of [[the Brass Coast]]}}
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	Thus far, efforts to find a diplomatic way to de-escalate the growing conflict have failed, despite efforts from the Empire's diplomats. Attempts to convince Lady Madrianna that the Synod does not seek to overthrow the Plenum have foundered in the face of the stark reality that if the priests of the Way succeed in converting the Asaveans, then it is guaranteed to bring about the Plenum's demise and the destruction of the system of temples that maintain their society. It is clear that the Plenum understand the threat that the Empire's priests represents.		Thus far, efforts to find a diplomatic way to de-escalate the growing conflict have failed, despite efforts from the Empire's diplomats. Attempts to convince Lady Madrianna that the Synod does not seek to overthrow the Plenum have foundered in the face of the stark reality that if the priests of the Way succeed in converting the Asaveans, then it is guaranteed to bring about the Plenum's demise and the destruction of the system of temples that maintain their society. It is clear that the Plenum understand the threat that the Empire's priests represents.

	Lady Madrianna herself appears to have been infuriated by the suggestion that Asavea needs to "appease" the Synod; that they should simply allow a religion antithetical to Asavean culture and tradition to flourish. In very precise language she points out that this has already been tried, with the temple in Nemoria, and that the result was a disaster. Further she is at pains to note the astonishing ''~~hypocripsy~~'' of the ambassador's position. It is illegal to preach anything but the Way in the Empire, but the Plenum should let the Empire's risible godless religion spread in Asavea?		Lady Madrianna herself appears to have been infuriated by the suggestion that Asavea needs to "appease" the Synod; that they should simply allow a religion antithetical to Asavean culture and tradition to flourish. In very precise language she points out that this has already been tried, with the temple in Nemoria, and that the result was a disaster. Further she is at pains to note the astonishing ''hypocrisy'' of the ambassador's position. It is illegal to preach anything but the Way in the Empire, but the Plenum should let the Empire's risible godless religion spread in Asavea?

	In theory it might be possible to find a way back from this conflict, but tempers are running high in Asavea. Even leaving aside the attack on Chalonsio, or the Empire's open support of the [[Sumaah Republic]], the current crises has been further exacerbated by the brutal murder of several powerful members of the Tarquinius family by followers of the Way; a rebellion in one of the satrapies openly sponsored by Asavean pilgrims; and the destruction of the old Temple of the Way in Nemoria that claimed numerous lives as part of a plan sponsored by an open follower of the Way. At the moment, any attempt to persuade the Plenum that the desire to convert the Asavean to the Way is not part of a direct attack on their power is doomed to failure.		In theory it might be possible to find a way back from this conflict, but tempers are running high in Asavea. Even leaving aside the attack on Chalonsio, or the Empire's open support of the [[Sumaah Republic]], the current crises has been further exacerbated by the brutal murder of several powerful members of the Tarquinius family by followers of the Way; a rebellion in one of the satrapies openly sponsored by Asavean pilgrims; and the destruction of the old Temple of the Way in Nemoria that claimed numerous lives as part of a plan sponsored by an open follower of the Way. At the moment, any attempt to persuade the Plenum that the desire to convert the Asavean to the Way is not part of a direct attack on their power is doomed to failure.

	There is no possibility of the Empire opening new negotiations with Asavea while priests continue to travel there to spread the Way. The Empire would have to demonstrate good faith by ensuring that no priests travelled to Asavea to ~~proseltyse~~ the faith for at least a year before any diplomacy might be possible.		There is no possibility of the Empire opening new negotiations with Asavea while priests continue to travel there to spread the Way. The Empire would have to demonstrate good faith by ensuring that no priests travelled to Asavea to proselytise the faith for at least a year before any diplomacy might be possible.

	===Priestly Prisoners===		===Priestly Prisoners===
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	One matter the Ambassador may wish to involve themselves with is the fate of the priests of Balo and the Black Bull currently in the custody of the [[general\|generals]] of [[the Brass Coast]]. Following the [[Glass_and_flame#The_Siege_of_Oran\|siege of Oran]] in [[Feroz]], perhaps thirty priests and acolytes surrendered, specifically to the Freeborn commanders (as detailed in the '''[[Glass_and_flame#Game_Information_:_Asavean_Diplomacy\|Glass and flame]]''' wind of war). Currently under guard in [[Feroz#Oran\|Oran]], they claim that they have done nothing to harm Imperial citizens and that in fact they did everything they could to help their Freeborn friends avoid the grasp of the Grendel governor. They have asked to be repatriated to Asavea. The decision about what to do with these barbarians – whether to execute them as enemies of the Empire or returned to their people – lies with a majority decision of the three Freeborn generals. The [[Herald of the Council]] waits to hear their decision. Executing the priests will send a powerful message to Asavea, and will likely be seen by the Freeborn people as just retribution for the destruction of Shantarim and the Isle of Osseini, for the burning of Siroc, and for the recent murder of Imperial missionaries in Asavea.		One matter the Ambassador may wish to involve themselves with is the fate of the priests of Balo and the Black Bull currently in the custody of the [[general\|generals]] of [[the Brass Coast]]. Following the [[Glass_and_flame#The_Siege_of_Oran\|siege of Oran]] in [[Feroz]], perhaps thirty priests and acolytes surrendered, specifically to the Freeborn commanders (as detailed in the '''[[Glass_and_flame#Game_Information_:_Asavean_Diplomacy\|Glass and flame]]''' wind of war). Currently under guard in [[Feroz#Oran\|Oran]], they claim that they have done nothing to harm Imperial citizens and that in fact they did everything they could to help their Freeborn friends avoid the grasp of the Grendel governor. They have asked to be repatriated to Asavea. The decision about what to do with these barbarians – whether to execute them as enemies of the Empire or returned to their people – lies with a majority decision of the three Freeborn generals. The [[Herald of the Council]] waits to hear their decision. Executing the priests will send a powerful message to Asavea, and will likely be seen by the Freeborn people as just retribution for the destruction of Shantarim and the Isle of Osseini, for the burning of Siroc, and for the recent murder of Imperial missionaries in Asavea.

	Regardless of the generals' decision, it will fall to the Ambassador to communicate their fate to ~~Asave~~. If they are to be repatriated, if a ransom is demanded, or if their bodies are to be returned to the ~~Asasveans~~, the Ambassador is in the best position to handle any negotiations involved.		Regardless of the generals' decision, it will fall to the Ambassador to communicate their fate to Asavea. If they are to be repatriated, if a ransom is demanded, or if their bodies are to be returned to the Asaveans, the Ambassador is in the best position to handle any negotiations involved.

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	===Missionary Matters===		===Missionary Matters===
	* '''Imperial missionaries continue to travel to Asavea'''		* '''Imperial missionaries continue to travel to Asavea'''
	While the Senate voted to make preaching in Asavea illegal, the Imperial Synod doubled-down on its commitment to bringing the way to the Archipelago by any means ~~neccessary~~. Further details can be found in the '''[[Irreconcilable differences]]''' wind of fortune.		While the Senate voted to make preaching in Asavea illegal, the Imperial Synod doubled-down on its commitment to bringing the way to the Archipelago by any means necessary. Further details can be found in the '''[[Irreconcilable differences]]''' wind of fortune.

	==Jarm==		==Jarm==