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	Contacting the Viyerda will upset the Commonwealth. It would by no means end the Empire's relations with them - there is more that underpins the alliance than that. But it will damage the friendship, such as it is, and it will send a clear message to the Commonwealth - a reminder that the Empire intends to pursue relations with those nations that border the Commonwealth, regardless of their ally's feelings on the matter.		Contacting the Viyerda will upset the Commonwealth. It would by no means end the Empire's relations with them - there is more that underpins the alliance than that. But it will damage the friendship, such as it is, and it will send a clear message to the Commonwealth - a reminder that the Empire intends to pursue relations with those nations that border the Commonwealth, regardless of their ally's feelings on the matter.

	Both of the options [[A_star_is_born#Further_Contact\|identified last season]] remain viable. The Imperial Senate could spend 60 thrones to pay for Naomi of Virtue's Rest to undertake a follow-up expedition to the Sea of Steel with a view to attempting to open diplomatic relations with them. It would require the Senate to authorise the work and would use one of the available opportunities to commission an appraisal for the season. Alternatively, the [[Grandmaster]] of the [[Celestial Arch]] could use a [[declaration]] of [[Concord]] in [[~~Conclave\|~~Conclave]] to ask the magicians of their order to make the attempt. It would only require a single declaration, but it would take six months to complete, and cost 100 mana, rather than the normal 20.		Both of the options [[A_star_is_born#Further_Contact\|identified last season]] remain viable. The Imperial Senate could spend 60 thrones to pay for Naomi of Virtue's Rest to undertake a follow-up expedition to the Sea of Steel with a view to attempting to open diplomatic relations with them. It would require the Senate to authorise the work and would use one of the available opportunities to commission an appraisal for the season. Alternatively, the [[Grandmaster]] of the [[Celestial Arch]] could use a [[declaration]] of [[Concord]] in [[Conclave]] to ask the magicians of their order to make the attempt. It would only require a single declaration, but it would take six months to complete, and cost 100 mana, rather than the normal 20.

	The Ambassador also put forward a suggestion that the Commonwealth might wish to dredge the sea around Rachensgrab to recover resources from the many slaving ships sunk there. The inspiration is apparently the work closer to home, where the Empire is working with the Iron Confederacy to explore the wreckage of the [[Emperor Barabbas\|Barabbine Fleet]]. The Militärattache appreciates the suggestion but they do not believe it would be profitable to make the attempt. The remains of three navies in relatively shallow water close to Imperial shores are likely to prove a lot easier, and more productive, to salvage than a scattering of small slaving ships in freezing waters many, many miles from any friendly ports.		The Ambassador also put forward a suggestion that the Commonwealth might wish to dredge the sea around Rachensgrab to recover resources from the many slaving ships sunk there. The inspiration is apparently the work closer to home, where the Empire is working with the Iron Confederacy to explore the wreckage of the [[Emperor Barabbas\|Barabbine Fleet]]. The Militärattache appreciates the suggestion but they do not believe it would be profitable to make the attempt. The remains of three navies in relatively shallow water close to Imperial shores are likely to prove a lot easier, and more productive, to salvage than a scattering of small slaving ships in freezing waters many, many miles from any friendly ports.

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

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	Contacting the Viyerda will upset the Commonwealth. It would by no means end the Empire's relations with them - there is more that underpins the alliance than that. But it will damage the friendship, such as it is, and it will send a clear message to the Commonwealth - a reminder that the Empire intends to pursue relations with those nations that border the Commonwealth, regardless of their ally's feelings on the matter.		Contacting the Viyerda will upset the Commonwealth. It would by no means end the Empire's relations with them - there is more that underpins the alliance than that. But it will damage the friendship, such as it is, and it will send a clear message to the Commonwealth - a reminder that the Empire intends to pursue relations with those nations that border the Commonwealth, regardless of their ally's feelings on the matter.

	Both of the options [[A_star_is_born#Further_Contact\|identified last season]] remain viable. The Imperial Senate could spend 60 thrones to pay for Naomi of Virtue's Rest to undertake a follow-up expedition to the Sea of Steel with a view to attempting to open diplomatic relations with them. It would require the Senate to authorise the work and would use one of the available opportunities to commission an appraisal for the season. Alternatively, the [[Grandmaster]] of the [[Celestial Arch]] could use a [[declaration]] of [[Concord]] in [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave\|Conclave]] to ask the magicians of their order to make the attempt. It would only require a single declaration, but it would take six months to complete, and cost 100 mana, rather than the normal 20.		Both of the options [[A_star_is_born#Further_Contact\|identified last season]] remain viable. The Imperial Senate could spend 60 thrones to pay for Naomi of Virtue's Rest to undertake a follow-up expedition to the Sea of Steel with a view to attempting to open diplomatic relations with them. It would require the Senate to authorise the work and would use one of the available opportunities to commission an appraisal for the season. Alternatively, the [[Grandmaster]] of the [[Celestial Arch]] could use a [[declaration]] of [[Concord]] in [[Conclave\|Conclave]] to ask the magicians of their order to make the attempt. It would only require a single declaration, but it would take six months to complete, and cost 100 mana, rather than the normal 20.

	The Ambassador also put forward a suggestion that the Commonwealth might wish to dredge the sea around Rachensgrab to recover resources from the many slaving ships sunk there. The inspiration is apparently the work closer to home, where the Empire is working with the Iron Confederacy to explore the wreckage of the [[Emperor Barabbas\|Barabbine Fleet]]. The Militärattache appreciates the suggestion but they do not believe it would be profitable to make the attempt. The remains of three navies in relatively shallow water close to Imperial shores are likely to prove a lot easier, and more productive, to salvage than a scattering of small slaving ships in freezing waters many, many miles from any friendly ports.		The Ambassador also put forward a suggestion that the Commonwealth might wish to dredge the sea around Rachensgrab to recover resources from the many slaving ships sunk there. The inspiration is apparently the work closer to home, where the Empire is working with the Iron Confederacy to explore the wreckage of the [[Emperor Barabbas\|Barabbine Fleet]]. The Militärattache appreciates the suggestion but they do not believe it would be profitable to make the attempt. The remains of three navies in relatively shallow water close to Imperial shores are likely to prove a lot easier, and more productive, to salvage than a scattering of small slaving ships in freezing waters many, many miles from any friendly ports.

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

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	As a result the outcome remains in doubt. It is perhaps notable that Commonwealth officers have abandoned the optimistic picture of a short, swift victory and are increasingly talking of a prolonged war in which they seek to use their superior numbers to bleed the enemy dry.		As a result the outcome remains in doubt. It is perhaps notable that Commonwealth officers have abandoned the optimistic picture of a short, swift victory and are increasingly talking of a prolonged war in which they seek to use their superior numbers to bleed the enemy dry.

	News that the Empire is disinclined to [[Thrones_and_principalities#An_Interest_in_Artifice\|sell valuable magical tools]] to the Jarmish is obviously well received, but Militärattache Ludkhannah expresses disappointment that the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] did ''not'' [[For_the_Common_Good#Boots_on_the_Ground\|grant permission]] for mercenary-minded [[military unit\|military captains]] to travel to the Commonwealth to help fight the Jarmish directly. The Commonwealth generals are disappointed but not surprised. It is understandable that the Imperial Senate would probably prefer those military units be directed to fighting the Empire's wars rather than be off fighting for the Commonwealth.		News that the Empire is disinclined to [[Thrones_and_principalities#An_Interest_in_Artifice\|sell valuable magical tools]] to the Jarmish is obviously well received, but Militärattache Ludkhannah expresses disappointment that the [[Senate]] did ''not'' [[For_the_Common_Good#Boots_on_the_Ground\|grant permission]] for mercenary-minded [[military unit\|military captains]] to travel to the Commonwealth to help fight the Jarmish directly. The Commonwealth generals are disappointed but not surprised. It is understandable that the Imperial Senate would probably prefer those military units be directed to fighting the Empire's wars rather than be off fighting for the Commonwealth.

	==Matters of Mana==		==Matters of Mana==
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	The success of the trip to the Sea of Steel has cultivated some interest in further expeditions. The [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] Assembly passed a [[statement of principle]] raised by '''Estevanico i Hayim''' calling on [[fleet\|sailors]] to explore the lands to the east. The [[the Marches\|Marcher]] assembly endorsed that discussion. Interestingly the former – a judgement from a nation well known for its sailors and corsairs – did not receive a greater majority, while the latter – a judgement from a nation with no real maritime tradition to speak of – did.		The success of the trip to the Sea of Steel has cultivated some interest in further expeditions. The [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] Assembly passed a [[statement of principle]] raised by '''Estevanico i Hayim''' calling on [[fleet\|sailors]] to explore the lands to the east. The [[the Marches\|Marcher]] assembly endorsed that discussion. Interestingly the former – a judgement from a nation well known for its sailors and corsairs – did not receive a greater majority, while the latter – a judgement from a nation with no real maritime tradition to speak of – did.

	The Empire could capitalise on this interest while it lasts. Mapping the Sea of Steel is out of the question due to the sheer scale. A vast ocean, thousands of miles across, it is not possible for the Empire to produce detailed charts of the waters the way they did with the [[Bay of Catazar]]. But the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] could use a [[Senate motion]] to instruct the Civil Service to coordinate Imperial fleet captains heading east to carry out a basic survey of the sea, assessing the extent of the major land masses and plotting their rough positions in relation to each other. The exercise would not be cheap - it would cost the Senate 75 thrones, and take three seasons to complete, but it would provide a lasting improvement in the Empire's knowledge of the world.		The Empire could capitalise on this interest while it lasts. Mapping the Sea of Steel is out of the question due to the sheer scale. A vast ocean, thousands of miles across, it is not possible for the Empire to produce detailed charts of the waters the way they did with the [[Bay of Catazar]]. But the [[Senate]] could use a [[Senate motion]] to instruct the Civil Service to coordinate Imperial fleet captains heading east to carry out a basic survey of the sea, assessing the extent of the major land masses and plotting their rough positions in relation to each other. The exercise would not be cheap - it would cost the Senate 75 thrones, and take three seasons to complete, but it would provide a lasting improvement in the Empire's knowledge of the world.

	If the Senate chooses to commission the Civil Service to support such a project, following the Autumn Equinox it will create a [[voyage]] for Imperial fleet captains '''Journey to the Sea of Steel''', which would be found in the [[Fleet#Take_Independent_Action\|Independent Action]] dropdown and supported by [[enchantment\|enchantments]] that assist in such endeavours. Captains would receive [[Fleet#Production\|random production]] just as for any other independent action. Enchanted or upgraded fleets would receive commensurately more as standard.		If the Senate chooses to commission the Civil Service to support such a project, following the Autumn Equinox it will create a [[voyage]] for Imperial fleet captains '''Journey to the Sea of Steel''', which would be found in the [[Fleet#Take_Independent_Action\|Independent Action]] dropdown and supported by [[enchantment\|enchantments]] that assist in such endeavours. Captains would receive [[Fleet#Production\|random production]] just as for any other independent action. Enchanted or upgraded fleets would receive commensurately more as standard.

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:386YE Autumn]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Foreign Nations~~]][[Category:Commonwealth~~]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:386YE Autumn]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Foreign Nations]]
	<ic>Winter never loosens its grip on the mithril spires of Volkavaar. Snow falls all year round, a pale blanket on the slate roofs churned to grey slush in the busy streets. Sometimes it becomes so cold that the river feeding into the harbour freezes solid, and when it does the citizens of Volkavaar celebrate with a glorious Ice Fair and contests of ice-skating and dog-racing. Weather watchers suggest just such a winter is coming, any day now.		<ic>Winter never loosens its grip on the mithril spires of Volkavaar. Snow falls all year round, a pale blanket on the slate roofs churned to grey slush in the busy streets. Sometimes it becomes so cold that the river feeding into the harbour freezes solid, and when it does the citizens of Volkavaar celebrate with a glorious Ice Fair and contests of ice-skating and dog-racing. Weather watchers suggest just such a winter is coming, any day now.

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	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	The Senate did not raise motions relating to the [[#The Viyerda\|Viyerda]], nor to [[#Across the Sea of Steel\|exploring the Sea of Steel]]. This does not of course rule out further diplomatic interest in the Viyerda, but the enthusiasm for exploring the Sea of Steel fades following the Autumn Equinox and would likely need to be rekindled before the Senate could engage enough fleets to make such an attempt in the future.		The Senate did not raise motions relating to the [[#The Viyerda\|Viyerda]], nor to [[#Across the Sea of Steel\|exploring the Sea of Steel]]. This does not of course rule out further diplomatic interest in the Viyerda, but the enthusiasm for exploring the Sea of Steel fades following the Autumn Equinox and would likely need to be rekindled before the Senate could engage enough fleets to make such an attempt in the future.
			{{Commonwealth Links}}
	~~==Further Reading==~~
	* [[Commonwealth]]
	* [[Ambassador to the Commonwealth]]
	* [[Commonwealth ports]]

	* [[For the Common Good]] - 386YE Summer wind of fortune about Commonwealth diplomacy

Hailmur at 21:51, 25 March 2025

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	The Empire could capitalise on this interest while it lasts. Mapping the Sea of Steel is out of the question due to the sheer scale. A vast ocean, thousands of miles across, it is not possible for the Empire to produce detailed charts of the waters the way they did with the [[Bay of Catazar]]. But the [[Imperial Senate]] could use a [[Senate motion]] to instruct the Civil Service to coordinate Imperial fleet captains heading east to carry out a basic survey of the sea, assessing the extent of the major land masses and plotting their rough positions in relation to each other. The exercise would not be cheap - it would cost the Senate 75 thrones, and take three seasons to complete, but it would provide a lasting improvement in the Empire's knowledge of the world.		The Empire could capitalise on this interest while it lasts. Mapping the Sea of Steel is out of the question due to the sheer scale. A vast ocean, thousands of miles across, it is not possible for the Empire to produce detailed charts of the waters the way they did with the [[Bay of Catazar]]. But the [[Imperial Senate]] could use a [[Senate motion]] to instruct the Civil Service to coordinate Imperial fleet captains heading east to carry out a basic survey of the sea, assessing the extent of the major land masses and plotting their rough positions in relation to each other. The exercise would not be cheap - it would cost the Senate 75 thrones, and take three seasons to complete, but it would provide a lasting improvement in the Empire's knowledge of the world.

	If the Senate chooses to commission the Civil Service to support such a project, following the Autumn Equinox it will create an [[~~adventure~~]] for Imperial fleet captains '''Journey to the Sea of Steel''', which would be found in the [[Fleet#Take_Independent_Action\|Independent Action]] dropdown and supported by [[enchantment\|enchantments]] that assist in such endeavours. Captains would receive [[Fleet#Production\|random production]] just as for any other independent action. Enchanted or upgraded fleets would receive commensurately more as standard.		If the Senate chooses to commission the Civil Service to support such a project, following the Autumn Equinox it will create a [[voyage]] for Imperial fleet captains '''Journey to the Sea of Steel''', which would be found in the [[Fleet#Take_Independent_Action\|Independent Action]] dropdown and supported by [[enchantment\|enchantments]] that assist in such endeavours. Captains would receive [[Fleet#Production\|random production]] just as for any other independent action. Enchanted or upgraded fleets would receive commensurately more as standard.

	If enough Imperial fleet captains supported the expedition then it would also allow the Empire to seek out the smaller independent nations distinct from the Commonwealth and Jarm that must surely lie there – just as there are smaller independent nations around the Empire. Each season that the Empire committed a force with a strength of at least two thousand to the expedition, they would be able to find a single independent nation. It's impossible to know how these nations might respond to Imperial ships, but regardless of any welcome, fleet captains would return with as much information as the Empire has now about Viyerda.		If enough Imperial fleet captains supported the expedition then it would also allow the Empire to seek out the smaller independent nations distinct from the Commonwealth and Jarm that must surely lie there – just as there are smaller independent nations around the Empire. Each season that the Empire committed a force with a strength of at least two thousand to the expedition, they would be able to find a single independent nation. It's impossible to know how these nations might respond to Imperial ships, but regardless of any welcome, fleet captains would return with as much information as the Empire has now about Viyerda.

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Resolution

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	There have been requests however for an update on the situation outside the walls of mist, which are due to come down some time before the Winter Solstice. Should they be working with their Imperial colleagues to prepare for another [[Grendel]] attack? Is [[Madruga]] still in enemy hands? There has been some off-hand mention of cataclysmic magic in the area; should they be worried about it? Ludkhannah asks that the Ambassador speak with the [[Dean of the Lyceum]] and provide either reassurance or warning that they can pass on to the Commonwealth wizards trapped on the Lyceum isle.		There have been requests however for an update on the situation outside the walls of mist, which are due to come down some time before the Winter Solstice. Should they be working with their Imperial colleagues to prepare for another [[Grendel]] attack? Is [[Madruga]] still in enemy hands? There has been some off-hand mention of cataclysmic magic in the area; should they be worried about it? Ludkhannah asks that the Ambassador speak with the [[Dean of the Lyceum]] and provide either reassurance or warning that they can pass on to the Commonwealth wizards trapped on the Lyceum isle.
	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	The Senate did not raise motions relating to the [[#The Viyerda\|Viyerda]], nor to [[Across the Sea of Steel\|exploring the Sea of Steel]]. This does not of course rule out further diplomatic interest in the Viyerda, but the enthusiasm for exploring the Sea of Steel fades following the Autumn Equinox and would likely need to be rekindled before the Senate could engage enough fleets to make such an attempt in the future.		The Senate did not raise motions relating to the [[#The Viyerda\|Viyerda]], nor to [[#Across the Sea of Steel\|exploring the Sea of Steel]]. This does not of course rule out further diplomatic interest in the Viyerda, but the enthusiasm for exploring the Sea of Steel fades following the Autumn Equinox and would likely need to be rekindled before the Senate could engage enough fleets to make such an attempt in the future.

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [[Commonwealth]]		* [[Commonwealth]]

Rafferty at 07:52, 25 September 2024

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	There have been requests however for an update on the situation outside the walls of mist, which are due to come down some time before the Winter Solstice. Should they be working with their Imperial colleagues to prepare for another [[Grendel]] attack? Is [[Madruga]] still in enemy hands? There has been some off-hand mention of cataclysmic magic in the area; should they be worried about it? Ludkhannah asks that the Ambassador speak with the [[Dean of the Lyceum]] and provide either reassurance or warning that they can pass on to the Commonwealth wizards trapped on the Lyceum isle.		There have been requests however for an update on the situation outside the walls of mist, which are due to come down some time before the Winter Solstice. Should they be working with their Imperial colleagues to prepare for another [[Grendel]] attack? Is [[Madruga]] still in enemy hands? There has been some off-hand mention of cataclysmic magic in the area; should they be worried about it? Ludkhannah asks that the Ambassador speak with the [[Dean of the Lyceum]] and provide either reassurance or warning that they can pass on to the Commonwealth wizards trapped on the Lyceum isle.
			==Resolution==
			The Senate did not raise motions relating to the [[#The Viyerda\|Viyerda]], nor to [[Across the Sea of Steel\|exploring the Sea of Steel]]. This does not of course rule out further diplomatic interest in the Viyerda, but the enthusiasm for exploring the Sea of Steel fades following the Autumn Equinox and would likely need to be rekindled before the Senate could engage enough fleets to make such an attempt in the future.
	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [[Commonwealth]]		* [[Commonwealth]]

Hailmur at 00:22, 23 September 2024

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	Or perhaps the true heart of the city is the great Temple of the Common Good, a truly inspiring edifice of white granite and mithril, a great school in its own right dedicated to the principles that guided the Commonwealth to become the world power that it is today. Even pilgrims of the way cannot help but be moved by the grandeur of the halls and galleries, the art, the stained-glass windows and murals that depict the many ways the world can be made ''better'' if one only has the courage of ones convictions.</ic>		Or perhaps the true heart of the city is the great Temple of the Common Good, a truly inspiring edifice of white granite and mithril, a great school in its own right dedicated to the principles that guided the Commonwealth to become the world power that it is today. Even pilgrims of the way cannot help but be moved by the grandeur of the halls and galleries, the art, the stained-glass windows and murals that depict the many ways the world can be made ''better'' if one only has the courage of ones convictions.</ic>
	<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Ice Skates.jpg\|caption=Winter never looses its grip on [[Commonwealth_ports#Volkavaar_(Western_Commonwealth)\|Volkavaar]], the university city of the western [[Commonwealth]].\|align=left\|width=400}}{{audio\|link+https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH5qgZaa6Zg}}		<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Ice Skates.jpg\|caption=Winter never looses its grip on [[Commonwealth_ports#Volkavaar_(Western_Commonwealth)\|Volkavaar]], the university city of the western [[Commonwealth]].\|align=left\|width=400}}</div>{{audio\|link+https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH5qgZaa6Zg}}{{PDFLink\|align=right\|link=File:Beneath mithril spires.pdf\|caption=Click for pdf version}}
	~~<box>A PDF file of this wind is available [[:~~File:Beneath mithril spires.pdf\|~~here]]</box></div>~~
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Each season the Civil Service prepares a summary of the Empire's relationship with the foreign nations, based on communications received from their ambassador, along with any useful intelligence gathered from other sources. While the Senate and the other houses of Imperial power may respond to these offers, it is important to note that it is the appropriate [[ambassador]] that the foreign power will expect to hear from. Their communication with the foreign power is the primary element that will determine the tenor of any response.		Each season the Civil Service prepares a summary of the Empire's relationship with the foreign nations, based on communications received from their ambassador, along with any useful intelligence gathered from other sources. While the Senate and the other houses of Imperial power may respond to these offers, it is important to note that it is the appropriate [[ambassador]] that the foreign power will expect to hear from. Their communication with the foreign power is the primary element that will determine the tenor of any response.

Novemberalice at 12:43, 11 September 2024

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:386YE Autumn]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Foreign Nations]][[Category:Commonwealth]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:386YE Autumn]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Foreign Nations]][[Category:Commonwealth]]
	<ic>Winter never loosens ~~it's~~ grip on the mithril spires of Volkavaar. Snow falls all year round, a pale blanket on the slate roofs churned to grey slush in the busy streets. Sometimes it becomes so cold that the river feeding into the harbour freezes solid, and when it does the citizens of Volkavaar celebrate with a glorious Ice Fair and contests of ice-skating and dog-racing. Weather watchers suggest just such a winter is coming, any day now.		<ic>Winter never loosens its grip on the mithril spires of Volkavaar. Snow falls all year round, a pale blanket on the slate roofs churned to grey slush in the busy streets. Sometimes it becomes so cold that the river feeding into the harbour freezes solid, and when it does the citizens of Volkavaar celebrate with a glorious Ice Fair and contests of ice-skating and dog-racing. Weather watchers suggest just such a winter is coming, any day now.

	The city is barely more than a century old, at least in its current form. During the rebellion - the revolution - that saw the old feudal system overthrown in the name of the Common Good Volkavaar sustained serious damage. Rather than rebuild, the remaining structures were torn down and a new city rose in its place. A city planned and laid out with precision, with wide avenues, with defensive walls sufficient to hold an army at bay. Over the years since the city has grown beyond the wildest dreams of those first architects, and the sharp angles and clean lines at the heart of Volkavaar are surrounded by the kind of sprawling, chaotic, unpredictable mazes of streets and buildings that mark the urban centres of the rest of the world. The symbolism is not lost on the scholars and philosophers.		The city is barely more than a century old, at least in its current form. During the rebellion - the revolution - that saw the old feudal system overthrown in the name of the Common Good Volkavaar sustained serious damage. Rather than rebuild, the remaining structures were torn down and a new city rose in its place. A city planned and laid out with precision, with wide avenues, with defensive walls sufficient to hold an army at bay. Over the years since the city has grown beyond the wildest dreams of those first architects, and the sharp angles and clean lines at the heart of Volkavaar are surrounded by the kind of sprawling, chaotic, unpredictable mazes of streets and buildings that mark the urban centres of the rest of the world. The symbolism is not lost on the scholars and philosophers.
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	Or perhaps the true heart of the city is the great Temple of the Common Good, a truly inspiring edifice of white granite and mithril, a great school in its own right dedicated to the principles that guided the Commonwealth to become the world power that it is today. Even pilgrims of the way cannot help but be moved by the grandeur of the halls and galleries, the art, the stained-glass windows and murals that depict the many ways the world can be made ''better'' if one only has the courage of ones convictions.</ic>		Or perhaps the true heart of the city is the great Temple of the Common Good, a truly inspiring edifice of white granite and mithril, a great school in its own right dedicated to the principles that guided the Commonwealth to become the world power that it is today. Even pilgrims of the way cannot help but be moved by the grandeur of the halls and galleries, the art, the stained-glass windows and murals that depict the many ways the world can be made ''better'' if one only has the courage of ones convictions.</ic>
	<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Ice Skates.jpg\|caption=Winter never looses its grip on [[Commonwealth_ports#Volkavaar_(Western_Commonwealth)\|Volkavaar]], the university city of the western [[Commonwealth]].\|align=left\|width=400}}		<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Ice Skates.jpg\|caption=Winter never looses its grip on [[Commonwealth_ports#Volkavaar_(Western_Commonwealth)\|Volkavaar]], the university city of the western [[Commonwealth]].\|align=left\|width=400}}{{audio\|link+https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH5qgZaa6Zg}}
	<box>A PDF file of this wind is available [[:File:Beneath mithril spires.pdf\|here]]</box></div>		<box>A PDF file of this wind is available [[:File:Beneath mithril spires.pdf\|here]]</box></div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==

Rafferty at 08:06, 10 September 2024

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	* '''Fewer Commonwealth vessels are trading with Imperial ports due to the bounty placed on trade with the Empire by the Asavean plenum'''		* '''Fewer Commonwealth vessels are trading with Imperial ports due to the bounty placed on trade with the Empire by the Asavean plenum'''
	* '''Imperial fleets have an advantage to trade with Commonwealth ports while the bounty continues'''		* '''Imperial fleets have an advantage to trade with Commonwealth ports while the bounty continues'''
	While the Commonwealth are enthusiastic about their trade with the Empire, the [[~~Scions of Asav~~#Red Sails\|bounty]] placed on all ships trading with the Empire by the [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean]] Plenum has started being felt. Commonwealth ships are not especially undefended, but fending off opportunistic pirates and privateers, and the occasional well-organised pack of Asavean vessels, stretches the goodwill of their merchants. There are still Commonwealth ships reaching Imperial shores, but the amount of trade has tailed off dramatically.		While the Commonwealth are enthusiastic about their trade with the Empire, the [[Authority and acceptance#Red Sails\|bounty]] placed on all ships trading with the Empire by the [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean]] Plenum has started being felt. Commonwealth ships are not especially undefended, but fending off opportunistic pirates and privateers, and the occasional well-organised pack of Asavean vessels, stretches the goodwill of their merchants. There are still Commonwealth ships reaching Imperial shores, but the amount of trade has tailed off dramatically.

	Militärattache Ludkhannah Schöningen counsels that the Commonwealth cannot spare many warships to escort its vessels due to the war with Jarm. While [[Commonwealth_ports#Volkavaar_(Western_Commonwealth)\|Volkavaar]] and [[Commonwealth_ports#Leerdam_(Eastern_Commonwealth)\|Leerdam]] remain open to, and welcoming of, Imperial traders the Militärattache has no intention of putting pressure on Commonwealth captains to undertake the increasingly dangerous trip to Imperial waters, at least not at the moment. They welcome suggestions from the Ambassador as to how they might help at this time, but caution that they cannot afford to be at war with two great powers at this time.		Militärattache Ludkhannah Schöningen counsels that the Commonwealth cannot spare many warships to escort its vessels due to the war with Jarm. While [[Commonwealth_ports#Volkavaar_(Western_Commonwealth)\|Volkavaar]] and [[Commonwealth_ports#Leerdam_(Eastern_Commonwealth)\|Leerdam]] remain open to, and welcoming of, Imperial traders the Militärattache has no intention of putting pressure on Commonwealth captains to undertake the increasingly dangerous trip to Imperial waters, at least not at the moment. They welcome suggestions from the Ambassador as to how they might help at this time, but caution that they cannot afford to be at war with two great powers at this time.