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	* '''Any ways to raise taxation identified in an appraisal would be controversial or expensive'''		* '''Any ways to raise taxation identified in an appraisal would be controversial or expensive'''
	* '''The choice of prognosticator would be vital in determining the character of any response'''		* '''The choice of prognosticator would be vital in determining the character of any response'''
	The [[Imperial Constitution]] guarantees the [[Prosperity]] and Liberty of its citizens and sets the level of taxation that each citizen is subject to if they own their own [[resource\|property]]. As a result, it is not possible for the Imperial Senate to raise taxation. They can levy tolls on the use of infrastructure like ports and roads and similar - but they can't do much more than that. [[Tariffs]] on foreign trade are one of the few areas where the Senate can raise taxation if they wish, but in recent times the Senate have removed almost all duties from many of ~~it's~~ important trading partners, trading diplomatic benefits for a loss of tax revenues.		The [[Imperial Constitution]] guarantees the [[Prosperity]] and Liberty of its citizens and sets the level of taxation that each citizen is subject to if they own their own [[resource\|property]]. As a result, it is not possible for the Imperial Senate to raise taxation. They can levy tolls on the use of infrastructure like ports and roads and similar - but they can't do much more than that. [[Tariffs]] on foreign trade are one of the few areas where the Senate can raise taxation if they wish, but in recent times the Senate have removed almost all duties from many of its important trading partners, trading diplomatic benefits for a loss of tax revenues.

	Given these constraints, it would be easy to imagine that there is little the Senate could do to increase tax revenues for the Imperial treasury, but that isn't completely true. Numerous [[opportunity\|opportunities]] have been accompanied by increases in the tax revenue for a territory because of the associated boom in trade and commerce in the region, such as the proposal to build a [[Lit_up#Golden_Opportunity\|grand lodge for the Golden Pyramid]] in Mareave.		Given these constraints, it would be easy to imagine that there is little the Senate could do to increase tax revenues for the Imperial treasury, but that isn't completely true. Numerous [[opportunity\|opportunities]] have been accompanied by increases in the tax revenue for a territory because of the associated boom in trade and commerce in the region, such as the proposal to build a [[Lit_up#Golden_Opportunity\|grand lodge for the Golden Pyramid]] in Mareave.

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial army" to "[[Army"

2026-01-16T09:41:32Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial army" to "[[Army"

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	The price of [[Bourse]] seats appears to be dropping. In 386YE, '''Bron Mordssen''' paid 405 thrones for the rights to the [[Canterspire Circle]], a year later it went to '''Arlais of The Silent Tide''' for 260 thrones. It's just one data point, but it's one of many. During the Winter Solstice, the [[Senate]] voted to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Set_the_Imperial_Guerdon\|decrease the guerdon to 150 thrones]]. Rumour has it that the prices of [[mithril]], [[weirwood]], and [[white granite]] - which have at times approached five thrones a wain - are dropping. Two seasons ago, large numbers of wains were sold to the [[Realm#Autumn\|Autumn realm]], and now they're not buying either... Meanwhile the profiteers from the [[Sarcophan Delves]] are "offering" to underpin the price at the unappealing rate of two thrones a wain.		The price of [[Bourse]] seats appears to be dropping. In 386YE, '''Bron Mordssen''' paid 405 thrones for the rights to the [[Canterspire Circle]], a year later it went to '''Arlais of The Silent Tide''' for 260 thrones. It's just one data point, but it's one of many. During the Winter Solstice, the [[Senate]] voted to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Set_the_Imperial_Guerdon\|decrease the guerdon to 150 thrones]]. Rumour has it that the prices of [[mithril]], [[weirwood]], and [[white granite]] - which have at times approached five thrones a wain - are dropping. Two seasons ago, large numbers of wains were sold to the [[Realm#Autumn\|Autumn realm]], and now they're not buying either... Meanwhile the profiteers from the [[Sarcophan Delves]] are "offering" to underpin the price at the unappealing rate of two thrones a wain.

	Fortunately, any suggestion that the Empire might be experiencing economic headwinds hasn't dissuaded the Imperial Senate from commissioning five new [[~~Imperial army~~\|armies]] in the last two seasons. So thus far, rumours of monetary hardship aren't impacting the [[Military Council]], but wise heads are beginning to wonder how much longer the Imperial military can be insulated from these problems. Assuming the Senate really is struggling to raise funds, of course.		Fortunately, any suggestion that the Empire might be experiencing economic headwinds hasn't dissuaded the Imperial Senate from commissioning five new [[Army\|armies]] in the last two seasons. So thus far, rumours of monetary hardship aren't impacting the [[Military Council]], but wise heads are beginning to wonder how much longer the Imperial military can be insulated from these problems. Assuming the Senate really is struggling to raise funds, of course.

	A number of concerned League citizens, such as ''Else Van Temeschwar'' (the accountant responsible for proposing the tolls on the Blood Red Roads) and '''Laurencio di Sarvos''' (an economist who produces analysis of the Imperial economy) have written to the Constitutional Court to enquire about possible legal actions that could be taken to address what they see as the problem. Most recently the Vigilance Assembly has become alert to the problem, [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_62\|demanding more information on the matter]] be published.		A number of concerned League citizens, such as ''Else Van Temeschwar'' (the accountant responsible for proposing the tolls on the Blood Red Roads) and '''Laurencio di Sarvos''' (an economist who produces analysis of the Imperial economy) have written to the Constitutional Court to enquire about possible legal actions that could be taken to address what they see as the problem. Most recently the Vigilance Assembly has become alert to the problem, [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_62\|demanding more information on the matter]] be published.

Matt: Text replacement - "Bourse" to "Bourse"

2026-01-16T09:37:01Z

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The price of [[~~Bourse\|~~Bourse]] seats appears to be dropping. In 386YE, '''Bron Mordssen''' paid 405 thrones for the rights to the [[Canterspire Circle]], a year later it went to '''Arlais of The Silent Tide''' for 260 thrones. It's just one data point, but it's one of many. During the Winter Solstice, the [[Senate]] voted to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Set_the_Imperial_Guerdon\|decrease the guerdon to 150 thrones]]. Rumour has it that the prices of [[mithril]], [[weirwood]], and [[white granite]] - which have at times approached five thrones a wain - are dropping. Two seasons ago, large numbers of wains were sold to the [[Realm#Autumn\|Autumn realm]], and now they're not buying either... Meanwhile the profiteers from the [[Sarcophan Delves]] are "offering" to underpin the price at the unappealing rate of two thrones a wain.		The price of [[Bourse]] seats appears to be dropping. In 386YE, '''Bron Mordssen''' paid 405 thrones for the rights to the [[Canterspire Circle]], a year later it went to '''Arlais of The Silent Tide''' for 260 thrones. It's just one data point, but it's one of many. During the Winter Solstice, the [[Senate]] voted to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Set_the_Imperial_Guerdon\|decrease the guerdon to 150 thrones]]. Rumour has it that the prices of [[mithril]], [[weirwood]], and [[white granite]] - which have at times approached five thrones a wain - are dropping. Two seasons ago, large numbers of wains were sold to the [[Realm#Autumn\|Autumn realm]], and now they're not buying either... Meanwhile the profiteers from the [[Sarcophan Delves]] are "offering" to underpin the price at the unappealing rate of two thrones a wain.

	Fortunately, any suggestion that the Empire might be experiencing economic headwinds hasn't dissuaded the Imperial Senate from commissioning five new [[Imperial army\|armies]] in the last two seasons. So thus far, rumours of monetary hardship aren't impacting the [[Military Council]], but wise heads are beginning to wonder how much longer the Imperial military can be insulated from these problems. Assuming the Senate really is struggling to raise funds, of course.		Fortunately, any suggestion that the Empire might be experiencing economic headwinds hasn't dissuaded the Imperial Senate from commissioning five new [[Imperial army\|armies]] in the last two seasons. So thus far, rumours of monetary hardship aren't impacting the [[Military Council]], but wise heads are beginning to wonder how much longer the Imperial military can be insulated from these problems. Assuming the Senate really is struggling to raise funds, of course.

Matt: Text replacement - "Military Council" to "Military Council"

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	The price of [[Bourse\|Bourse]] seats appears to be dropping. In 386YE, '''Bron Mordssen''' paid 405 thrones for the rights to the [[Canterspire Circle]], a year later it went to '''Arlais of The Silent Tide''' for 260 thrones. It's just one data point, but it's one of many. During the Winter Solstice, the [[Senate]] voted to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Set_the_Imperial_Guerdon\|decrease the guerdon to 150 thrones]]. Rumour has it that the prices of [[mithril]], [[weirwood]], and [[white granite]] - which have at times approached five thrones a wain - are dropping. Two seasons ago, large numbers of wains were sold to the [[Realm#Autumn\|Autumn realm]], and now they're not buying either... Meanwhile the profiteers from the [[Sarcophan Delves]] are "offering" to underpin the price at the unappealing rate of two thrones a wain.		The price of [[Bourse\|Bourse]] seats appears to be dropping. In 386YE, '''Bron Mordssen''' paid 405 thrones for the rights to the [[Canterspire Circle]], a year later it went to '''Arlais of The Silent Tide''' for 260 thrones. It's just one data point, but it's one of many. During the Winter Solstice, the [[Senate]] voted to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Set_the_Imperial_Guerdon\|decrease the guerdon to 150 thrones]]. Rumour has it that the prices of [[mithril]], [[weirwood]], and [[white granite]] - which have at times approached five thrones a wain - are dropping. Two seasons ago, large numbers of wains were sold to the [[Realm#Autumn\|Autumn realm]], and now they're not buying either... Meanwhile the profiteers from the [[Sarcophan Delves]] are "offering" to underpin the price at the unappealing rate of two thrones a wain.

	Fortunately, any suggestion that the Empire might be experiencing economic headwinds hasn't dissuaded the Imperial Senate from commissioning five new [[Imperial army\|armies]] in the last two seasons. So thus far, rumours of monetary hardship aren't impacting the [[~~Military Council\|~~Military Council]], but wise heads are beginning to wonder how much longer the Imperial military can be insulated from these problems. Assuming the Senate really is struggling to raise funds, of course.		Fortunately, any suggestion that the Empire might be experiencing economic headwinds hasn't dissuaded the Imperial Senate from commissioning five new [[Imperial army\|armies]] in the last two seasons. So thus far, rumours of monetary hardship aren't impacting the [[Military Council]], but wise heads are beginning to wonder how much longer the Imperial military can be insulated from these problems. Assuming the Senate really is struggling to raise funds, of course.

	A number of concerned League citizens, such as ''Else Van Temeschwar'' (the accountant responsible for proposing the tolls on the Blood Red Roads) and '''Laurencio di Sarvos''' (an economist who produces analysis of the Imperial economy) have written to the Constitutional Court to enquire about possible legal actions that could be taken to address what they see as the problem. Most recently the Vigilance Assembly has become alert to the problem, [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_62\|demanding more information on the matter]] be published.		A number of concerned League citizens, such as ''Else Van Temeschwar'' (the accountant responsible for proposing the tolls on the Blood Red Roads) and '''Laurencio di Sarvos''' (an economist who produces analysis of the Imperial economy) have written to the Constitutional Court to enquire about possible legal actions that could be taken to address what they see as the problem. Most recently the Vigilance Assembly has become alert to the problem, [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_62\|demanding more information on the matter]] be published.

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

2026-01-15T22:25:43Z

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The price of [[Bourse\|Bourse]] seats appears to be dropping. In 386YE, '''Bron Mordssen''' paid 405 thrones for the rights to the [[Canterspire Circle]], a year later it went to '''Arlais of The Silent Tide''' for 260 thrones. It's just one data point, but it's one of many. During the Winter Solstice, the [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]] voted to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Set_the_Imperial_Guerdon\|decrease the guerdon to 150 thrones]]. Rumour has it that the prices of [[mithril]], [[weirwood]], and [[white granite]] - which have at times approached five thrones a wain - are dropping. Two seasons ago, large numbers of wains were sold to the [[Realm#Autumn\|Autumn realm]], and now they're not buying either... Meanwhile the profiteers from the [[Sarcophan Delves]] are "offering" to underpin the price at the unappealing rate of two thrones a wain.		The price of [[Bourse\|Bourse]] seats appears to be dropping. In 386YE, '''Bron Mordssen''' paid 405 thrones for the rights to the [[Canterspire Circle]], a year later it went to '''Arlais of The Silent Tide''' for 260 thrones. It's just one data point, but it's one of many. During the Winter Solstice, the [[Senate]] voted to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Set_the_Imperial_Guerdon\|decrease the guerdon to 150 thrones]]. Rumour has it that the prices of [[mithril]], [[weirwood]], and [[white granite]] - which have at times approached five thrones a wain - are dropping. Two seasons ago, large numbers of wains were sold to the [[Realm#Autumn\|Autumn realm]], and now they're not buying either... Meanwhile the profiteers from the [[Sarcophan Delves]] are "offering" to underpin the price at the unappealing rate of two thrones a wain.

	Fortunately, any suggestion that the Empire might be experiencing economic headwinds hasn't dissuaded the Imperial Senate from commissioning five new [[Imperial army\|armies]] in the last two seasons. So thus far, rumours of monetary hardship aren't impacting the [[Military Council\|Military Council]], but wise heads are beginning to wonder how much longer the Imperial military can be insulated from these problems. Assuming the Senate really is struggling to raise funds, of course.		Fortunately, any suggestion that the Empire might be experiencing economic headwinds hasn't dissuaded the Imperial Senate from commissioning five new [[Imperial army\|armies]] in the last two seasons. So thus far, rumours of monetary hardship aren't impacting the [[Military Council\|Military Council]], but wise heads are beginning to wonder how much longer the Imperial military can be insulated from these problems. Assuming the Senate really is struggling to raise funds, of course.

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

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Text replacement - "[[Imperial Bourse" to "[[Bourse"

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The price of [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse\|Bourse]] seats appears to be dropping. In 386YE, '''Bron Mordssen''' paid 405 thrones for the rights to the [[Canterspire Circle]], a year later it went to '''Arlais of The Silent Tide''' for 260 thrones. It's just one data point, but it's one of many. During the Winter Solstice, the [[Senate\|Senate]] voted to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Set_the_Imperial_Guerdon\|decrease the guerdon to 150 thrones]]. Rumour has it that the prices of [[mithril]], [[weirwood]], and [[white granite]] - which have at times approached five thrones a wain - are dropping. Two seasons ago, large numbers of wains were sold to the [[Realm#Autumn\|Autumn realm]], and now they're not buying either... Meanwhile the profiteers from the [[Sarcophan Delves]] are "offering" to underpin the price at the unappealing rate of two thrones a wain.		The price of [[Bourse\|Bourse]] seats appears to be dropping. In 386YE, '''Bron Mordssen''' paid 405 thrones for the rights to the [[Canterspire Circle]], a year later it went to '''Arlais of The Silent Tide''' for 260 thrones. It's just one data point, but it's one of many. During the Winter Solstice, the [[Senate\|Senate]] voted to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Set_the_Imperial_Guerdon\|decrease the guerdon to 150 thrones]]. Rumour has it that the prices of [[mithril]], [[weirwood]], and [[white granite]] - which have at times approached five thrones a wain - are dropping. Two seasons ago, large numbers of wains were sold to the [[Realm#Autumn\|Autumn realm]], and now they're not buying either... Meanwhile the profiteers from the [[Sarcophan Delves]] are "offering" to underpin the price at the unappealing rate of two thrones a wain.

	Fortunately, any suggestion that the Empire might be experiencing economic headwinds hasn't dissuaded the Imperial Senate from commissioning five new [[Imperial army\|armies]] in the last two seasons. So thus far, rumours of monetary hardship aren't impacting the [[Military Council\|Military Council]], but wise heads are beginning to wonder how much longer the Imperial military can be insulated from these problems. Assuming the Senate really is struggling to raise funds, of course.		Fortunately, any suggestion that the Empire might be experiencing economic headwinds hasn't dissuaded the Imperial Senate from commissioning five new [[Imperial army\|armies]] in the last two seasons. So thus far, rumours of monetary hardship aren't impacting the [[Military Council\|Military Council]], but wise heads are beginning to wonder how much longer the Imperial military can be insulated from these problems. Assuming the Senate really is struggling to raise funds, of course.
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	* '''That would increase the upkeep of the title by five thrones a season'''		* '''That would increase the upkeep of the title by five thrones a season'''

	Each season, the [[Master of the Imperial Mint]] receives [[Master_of_the_Imperial_Mint#Access_to_the_Accounts\|detailed information]] from the [[Civil Service]] regarding the state of the Imperial treasury. The reports don't include itemised lists of every ring coming in and out of the treasury, but it does include a breakdown of all major income and expenditure along with forecasts for the future. The title is offered by [[Auction of the Seats\|auction]] to League citizens at the Spring Equinox. Despite the fact that it is the only [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse\|Bourse seat]] which doesn't produce an income, it does sell for a substantial amount, peaking at 86 thrones in 384YE.		Each season, the [[Master of the Imperial Mint]] receives [[Master_of_the_Imperial_Mint#Access_to_the_Accounts\|detailed information]] from the [[Civil Service]] regarding the state of the Imperial treasury. The reports don't include itemised lists of every ring coming in and out of the treasury, but it does include a breakdown of all major income and expenditure along with forecasts for the future. The title is offered by [[Auction of the Seats\|auction]] to League citizens at the Spring Equinox. Despite the fact that it is the only [[Bourse\|Bourse seat]] which doesn't produce an income, it does sell for a substantial amount, peaking at 86 thrones in 384YE.

	Those sums are a reflection of the power the seat wields. Few Masters of the Mint have ever become [[the Throne\|Throne]], but there have been few successful Thrones who have not had relied on a close working relationship with the Mint. The information at their disposal is crucial for ensuring good management of the Imperial treasury. The [[judgement]] of '''Brother Geoffrey Orchard''' seems Vigilant - but it might disrupt the delicate relationship between the Throne and the Mint and perhaps more importantly any reduction of their status is likely to diminish the amount League citizens are prepared to pay the Senate for the position.		Those sums are a reflection of the power the seat wields. Few Masters of the Mint have ever become [[the Throne\|Throne]], but there have been few successful Thrones who have not had relied on a close working relationship with the Mint. The information at their disposal is crucial for ensuring good management of the Imperial treasury. The [[judgement]] of '''Brother Geoffrey Orchard''' seems Vigilant - but it might disrupt the delicate relationship between the Throne and the Mint and perhaps more importantly any reduction of their status is likely to diminish the amount League citizens are prepared to pay the Senate for the position.

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

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The price of [[Imperial Bourse\|Bourse]] seats appears to be dropping. In 386YE, '''Bron Mordssen''' paid 405 thrones for the rights to the [[Canterspire Circle]], a year later it went to '''Arlais of The Silent Tide''' for 260 thrones. It's just one data point, but it's one of many. During the Winter Solstice, the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]] voted to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Set_the_Imperial_Guerdon\|decrease the guerdon to 150 thrones]]. Rumour has it that the prices of [[mithril]], [[weirwood]], and [[white granite]] - which have at times approached five thrones a wain - are dropping. Two seasons ago, large numbers of wains were sold to the [[Realm#Autumn\|Autumn realm]], and now they're not buying either... Meanwhile the profiteers from the [[Sarcophan Delves]] are "offering" to underpin the price at the unappealing rate of two thrones a wain.		The price of [[Imperial Bourse\|Bourse]] seats appears to be dropping. In 386YE, '''Bron Mordssen''' paid 405 thrones for the rights to the [[Canterspire Circle]], a year later it went to '''Arlais of The Silent Tide''' for 260 thrones. It's just one data point, but it's one of many. During the Winter Solstice, the [[Senate\|Senate]] voted to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Set_the_Imperial_Guerdon\|decrease the guerdon to 150 thrones]]. Rumour has it that the prices of [[mithril]], [[weirwood]], and [[white granite]] - which have at times approached five thrones a wain - are dropping. Two seasons ago, large numbers of wains were sold to the [[Realm#Autumn\|Autumn realm]], and now they're not buying either... Meanwhile the profiteers from the [[Sarcophan Delves]] are "offering" to underpin the price at the unappealing rate of two thrones a wain.

	Fortunately, any suggestion that the Empire might be experiencing economic headwinds hasn't dissuaded the Imperial Senate from commissioning five new [[Imperial army\|armies]] in the last two seasons. So thus far, rumours of monetary hardship aren't impacting the [[Military Council\|Military Council]], but wise heads are beginning to wonder how much longer the Imperial military can be insulated from these problems. Assuming the Senate really is struggling to raise funds, of course.		Fortunately, any suggestion that the Empire might be experiencing economic headwinds hasn't dissuaded the Imperial Senate from commissioning five new [[Imperial army\|armies]] in the last two seasons. So thus far, rumours of monetary hardship aren't impacting the [[Military Council\|Military Council]], but wise heads are beginning to wonder how much longer the Imperial military can be insulated from these problems. Assuming the Senate really is struggling to raise funds, of course.

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Military Council" to "[[Military Council"

2026-01-15T12:23:30Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Military Council" to "[[Military Council"

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	The price of [[Imperial Bourse\|Bourse]] seats appears to be dropping. In 386YE, '''Bron Mordssen''' paid 405 thrones for the rights to the [[Canterspire Circle]], a year later it went to '''Arlais of The Silent Tide''' for 260 thrones. It's just one data point, but it's one of many. During the Winter Solstice, the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]] voted to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Set_the_Imperial_Guerdon\|decrease the guerdon to 150 thrones]]. Rumour has it that the prices of [[mithril]], [[weirwood]], and [[white granite]] - which have at times approached five thrones a wain - are dropping. Two seasons ago, large numbers of wains were sold to the [[Realm#Autumn\|Autumn realm]], and now they're not buying either... Meanwhile the profiteers from the [[Sarcophan Delves]] are "offering" to underpin the price at the unappealing rate of two thrones a wain.		The price of [[Imperial Bourse\|Bourse]] seats appears to be dropping. In 386YE, '''Bron Mordssen''' paid 405 thrones for the rights to the [[Canterspire Circle]], a year later it went to '''Arlais of The Silent Tide''' for 260 thrones. It's just one data point, but it's one of many. During the Winter Solstice, the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]] voted to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Set_the_Imperial_Guerdon\|decrease the guerdon to 150 thrones]]. Rumour has it that the prices of [[mithril]], [[weirwood]], and [[white granite]] - which have at times approached five thrones a wain - are dropping. Two seasons ago, large numbers of wains were sold to the [[Realm#Autumn\|Autumn realm]], and now they're not buying either... Meanwhile the profiteers from the [[Sarcophan Delves]] are "offering" to underpin the price at the unappealing rate of two thrones a wain.

	Fortunately, any suggestion that the Empire might be experiencing economic headwinds hasn't dissuaded the Imperial Senate from commissioning five new [[Imperial army\|armies]] in the last two seasons. So thus far, rumours of monetary hardship aren't impacting the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council\|Military Council]], but wise heads are beginning to wonder how much longer the Imperial military can be insulated from these problems. Assuming the Senate really is struggling to raise funds, of course.		Fortunately, any suggestion that the Empire might be experiencing economic headwinds hasn't dissuaded the Imperial Senate from commissioning five new [[Imperial army\|armies]] in the last two seasons. So thus far, rumours of monetary hardship aren't impacting the [[Military Council\|Military Council]], but wise heads are beginning to wonder how much longer the Imperial military can be insulated from these problems. Assuming the Senate really is struggling to raise funds, of course.

	A number of concerned League citizens, such as ''Else Van Temeschwar'' (the accountant responsible for proposing the tolls on the Blood Red Roads) and '''Laurencio di Sarvos''' (an economist who produces analysis of the Imperial economy) have written to the Constitutional Court to enquire about possible legal actions that could be taken to address what they see as the problem. Most recently the Vigilance Assembly has become alert to the problem, [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_62\|demanding more information on the matter]] be published.		A number of concerned League citizens, such as ''Else Van Temeschwar'' (the accountant responsible for proposing the tolls on the Blood Red Roads) and '''Laurencio di Sarvos''' (an economist who produces analysis of the Imperial economy) have written to the Constitutional Court to enquire about possible legal actions that could be taken to address what they see as the problem. Most recently the Vigilance Assembly has become alert to the problem, [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_62\|demanding more information on the matter]] be published.

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	The [[Imperial Constitution]] guarantees the [[Prosperity]] and Liberty of its citizens and sets the level of taxation that each citizen is subject to if they own their own [[resource\|property]]. As a result, it is not possible for the Imperial Senate to raise taxation. They can levy tolls on the use of infrastructure like ports and roads and similar - but they can't do much more than that. [[Tariffs]] on foreign trade are one of the few areas where the Senate can raise taxation if they wish, but in recent times the Senate have removed almost all duties from many of it's important trading partners, trading diplomatic benefits for a loss of tax revenues.		The [[Imperial Constitution]] guarantees the [[Prosperity]] and Liberty of its citizens and sets the level of taxation that each citizen is subject to if they own their own [[resource\|property]]. As a result, it is not possible for the Imperial Senate to raise taxation. They can levy tolls on the use of infrastructure like ports and roads and similar - but they can't do much more than that. [[Tariffs]] on foreign trade are one of the few areas where the Senate can raise taxation if they wish, but in recent times the Senate have removed almost all duties from many of it's important trading partners, trading diplomatic benefits for a loss of tax revenues.

	Given these constraints, it would be easy to imagine that there is little the Senate could do to increase tax revenues for the Imperial treasury, but that isn't completely true. Numerous [[opportunity\|opportunities]] have been accompanied by increases in the tax revenue for a territory because of the associated boom in trade and commerce in the region, such as the proposal to build a [[Lit_up#Golden_Opportunity\|grand lodge for the Golden Pyramid]] in ~~Maraeve~~.		Given these constraints, it would be easy to imagine that there is little the Senate could do to increase tax revenues for the Imperial treasury, but that isn't completely true. Numerous [[opportunity\|opportunities]] have been accompanied by increases in the tax revenue for a territory because of the associated boom in trade and commerce in the region, such as the proposal to build a [[Lit_up#Golden_Opportunity\|grand lodge for the Golden Pyramid]] in Mareave.

	An [[appraisal]] would be one way to identify more opportunities of this kind. Of course anything the prognosticators office discover is likely to be either controversial or expensive. If there was an easy, cheap way to raise taxation, the Senate would have done it centuries ago. If the Empire's finances are as parlous as some suggest, then it might be difficult to find the means for long term investments that won't show a return for years.		An [[appraisal]] would be one way to identify more opportunities of this kind. Of course anything the prognosticators office discover is likely to be either controversial or expensive. If there was an easy, cheap way to raise taxation, the Senate would have done it centuries ago. If the Empire's finances are as parlous as some suggest, then it might be difficult to find the means for long term investments that won't show a return for years.

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	* '''Gerard La Salle has indicated that he will make himself available to answer questions to citizens in the Senate chamber between 18:30 and 19:00 on Saturday'''		* '''Gerard La Salle has indicated that he will make himself available to answer questions to citizens in the Senate chamber between 18:30 and 19:00 on Saturday'''
	* '''The Senate chamber is booked by Senator Miaren for an economics forum from 18:00 - 19:30 Saturday'''		* '''The Senate chamber is booked by Senator Miaren for an economics forum from 18:00 - 19:30 Saturday'''
	~~The~~ [[Senator]] for [[Miaren]] has booked the Senate chamber for an economics forum they are hosting from 6pm to 7:30pm on Saturday evening at the next summit. ''Gerard La Salle'' has indicated that he would like to attend the forum for thirty minutes from 6:30 till 7, if the senator would welcome his presence there. His intention is simply to make himself available to the senator and their guests should they have any questions for the Imperial auditor. If the Senator would rather avoid the distraction, or the forum doesn't have any questions or need of the auditors help, then Gerard will depart early.		'''Llewellyn Leafstalker''', the incumbent [[Senator]] for [[Miaren]], has booked the Senate chamber for an economics forum they are hosting from 6pm to 7:30pm on Saturday evening at the next summit. ''Gerard La Salle'' has indicated that he would like to attend the forum for thirty minutes from 6:30 till 7, if the senator would welcome his presence there. His intention is simply to make himself available to the senator and their guests should they have any questions for the Imperial auditor. If the Senator would rather avoid the distraction, or the forum doesn't have any questions or need of the auditors help, then Gerard will depart early.

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==

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	The price of [[Bourse]] seats appears to be dropping. In 386YE, '''Bron Mordssen''' paid 405 thrones for the rights to the [[Canterspire Circle]], a year later it went to '''Arlais of The Silent Tide''' for 260 thrones. It's just one data point, but it's one of many. During the Winter Solstice, the [[Senate]] voted to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Set_the_Imperial_Guerdon\|decrease the guerdon to 150 thrones]]. Rumour has it that the prices of [[mithril]], [[weirwood]], and [[white granite]] - which have at times approached five thrones a wain - are dropping. Two seasons ago, large numbers of wains were sold to the [[Realm#Autumn\|Autumn realm]], and now they're not buying either... Meanwhile the profiteers from the [[Sarcophan Delves]] are "offering" to underpin the price at the unappealing rate of two thrones a wain.		The price of [[Bourse]] seats appears to be dropping. In 386YE, '''Bron Mordssen''' paid 405 thrones for the rights to the [[Canterspire Circle]], a year later it went to '''Arlais of The Silent Tide''' for 260 thrones. It's just one data point, but it's one of many. During the Winter Solstice, the [[Senate]] voted to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Set_the_Imperial_Guerdon\|decrease the guerdon to 150 thrones]]. Rumour has it that the prices of [[mithril]], [[weirwood]], and [[white granite]] - which have at times approached five thrones a wain - are dropping. Two seasons ago, large numbers of wains were sold to the [[Realm#Autumn\|Autumn realm]], and now they're not buying either... Meanwhile the profiteers from the [[Sarcophan Delves]] are "offering" to underpin the price at the unappealing rate of two thrones a wain.

	Fortunately, any suggestion that the Empire might be experiencing economic headwinds hasn't dissuaded the Imperial Senate from commissioning five new [[~~Imperial army~~\|armies]] in the last two seasons. So thus far, rumours of monetary hardship aren't impacting the [[Military Council]], but wise heads are beginning to wonder how much longer the Imperial military can be insulated from these problems. Assuming the Senate really is struggling to raise funds, of course.		Fortunately, any suggestion that the Empire might be experiencing economic headwinds hasn't dissuaded the Imperial Senate from commissioning five new [[Army\|armies]] in the last two seasons. So thus far, rumours of monetary hardship aren't impacting the [[Military Council]], but wise heads are beginning to wonder how much longer the Imperial military can be insulated from these problems. Assuming the Senate really is struggling to raise funds, of course.

	A number of concerned League citizens, such as ''Else Van Temeschwar'' (the accountant responsible for proposing the tolls on the Blood Red Roads) and '''Laurencio di Sarvos''' (an economist who produces analysis of the Imperial economy) have written to the Constitutional Court to enquire about possible legal actions that could be taken to address what they see as the problem. Most recently the Vigilance Assembly has become alert to the problem, [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_62\|demanding more information on the matter]] be published.		A number of concerned League citizens, such as ''Else Van Temeschwar'' (the accountant responsible for proposing the tolls on the Blood Red Roads) and '''Laurencio di Sarvos''' (an economist who produces analysis of the Imperial economy) have written to the Constitutional Court to enquire about possible legal actions that could be taken to address what they see as the problem. Most recently the Vigilance Assembly has become alert to the problem, [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_62\|demanding more information on the matter]] be published.

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	The price of [[Bourse\|Bourse]] seats appears to be dropping. In 386YE, '''Bron Mordssen''' paid 405 thrones for the rights to the [[Canterspire Circle]], a year later it went to '''Arlais of The Silent Tide''' for 260 thrones. It's just one data point, but it's one of many. During the Winter Solstice, the [[Senate]] voted to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Set_the_Imperial_Guerdon\|decrease the guerdon to 150 thrones]]. Rumour has it that the prices of [[mithril]], [[weirwood]], and [[white granite]] - which have at times approached five thrones a wain - are dropping. Two seasons ago, large numbers of wains were sold to the [[Realm#Autumn\|Autumn realm]], and now they're not buying either... Meanwhile the profiteers from the [[Sarcophan Delves]] are "offering" to underpin the price at the unappealing rate of two thrones a wain.		The price of [[Bourse\|Bourse]] seats appears to be dropping. In 386YE, '''Bron Mordssen''' paid 405 thrones for the rights to the [[Canterspire Circle]], a year later it went to '''Arlais of The Silent Tide''' for 260 thrones. It's just one data point, but it's one of many. During the Winter Solstice, the [[Senate]] voted to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Set_the_Imperial_Guerdon\|decrease the guerdon to 150 thrones]]. Rumour has it that the prices of [[mithril]], [[weirwood]], and [[white granite]] - which have at times approached five thrones a wain - are dropping. Two seasons ago, large numbers of wains were sold to the [[Realm#Autumn\|Autumn realm]], and now they're not buying either... Meanwhile the profiteers from the [[Sarcophan Delves]] are "offering" to underpin the price at the unappealing rate of two thrones a wain.

	Fortunately, any suggestion that the Empire might be experiencing economic headwinds hasn't dissuaded the Imperial Senate from commissioning five new [[Imperial army\|armies]] in the last two seasons. So thus far, rumours of monetary hardship aren't impacting the [[~~Military Council\|~~Military Council]], but wise heads are beginning to wonder how much longer the Imperial military can be insulated from these problems. Assuming the Senate really is struggling to raise funds, of course.		Fortunately, any suggestion that the Empire might be experiencing economic headwinds hasn't dissuaded the Imperial Senate from commissioning five new [[Imperial army\|armies]] in the last two seasons. So thus far, rumours of monetary hardship aren't impacting the [[Military Council]], but wise heads are beginning to wonder how much longer the Imperial military can be insulated from these problems. Assuming the Senate really is struggling to raise funds, of course.

	A number of concerned League citizens, such as ''Else Van Temeschwar'' (the accountant responsible for proposing the tolls on the Blood Red Roads) and '''Laurencio di Sarvos''' (an economist who produces analysis of the Imperial economy) have written to the Constitutional Court to enquire about possible legal actions that could be taken to address what they see as the problem. Most recently the Vigilance Assembly has become alert to the problem, [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_62\|demanding more information on the matter]] be published.		A number of concerned League citizens, such as ''Else Van Temeschwar'' (the accountant responsible for proposing the tolls on the Blood Red Roads) and '''Laurencio di Sarvos''' (an economist who produces analysis of the Imperial economy) have written to the Constitutional Court to enquire about possible legal actions that could be taken to address what they see as the problem. Most recently the Vigilance Assembly has become alert to the problem, [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_62\|demanding more information on the matter]] be published.

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	The price of [[Imperial Bourse\|Bourse]] seats appears to be dropping. In 386YE, '''Bron Mordssen''' paid 405 thrones for the rights to the [[Canterspire Circle]], a year later it went to '''Arlais of The Silent Tide''' for 260 thrones. It's just one data point, but it's one of many. During the Winter Solstice, the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]] voted to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Set_the_Imperial_Guerdon\|decrease the guerdon to 150 thrones]]. Rumour has it that the prices of [[mithril]], [[weirwood]], and [[white granite]] - which have at times approached five thrones a wain - are dropping. Two seasons ago, large numbers of wains were sold to the [[Realm#Autumn\|Autumn realm]], and now they're not buying either... Meanwhile the profiteers from the [[Sarcophan Delves]] are "offering" to underpin the price at the unappealing rate of two thrones a wain.		The price of [[Imperial Bourse\|Bourse]] seats appears to be dropping. In 386YE, '''Bron Mordssen''' paid 405 thrones for the rights to the [[Canterspire Circle]], a year later it went to '''Arlais of The Silent Tide''' for 260 thrones. It's just one data point, but it's one of many. During the Winter Solstice, the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]] voted to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Set_the_Imperial_Guerdon\|decrease the guerdon to 150 thrones]]. Rumour has it that the prices of [[mithril]], [[weirwood]], and [[white granite]] - which have at times approached five thrones a wain - are dropping. Two seasons ago, large numbers of wains were sold to the [[Realm#Autumn\|Autumn realm]], and now they're not buying either... Meanwhile the profiteers from the [[Sarcophan Delves]] are "offering" to underpin the price at the unappealing rate of two thrones a wain.

	Fortunately, any suggestion that the Empire might be experiencing economic headwinds hasn't dissuaded the Imperial Senate from commissioning five new [[Imperial army\|armies]] in the last two seasons. So thus far, rumours of monetary hardship aren't impacting the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council\|Military Council]], but wise heads are beginning to wonder how much longer the Imperial military can be insulated from these problems. Assuming the Senate really is struggling to raise funds, of course.		Fortunately, any suggestion that the Empire might be experiencing economic headwinds hasn't dissuaded the Imperial Senate from commissioning five new [[Imperial army\|armies]] in the last two seasons. So thus far, rumours of monetary hardship aren't impacting the [[Military Council\|Military Council]], but wise heads are beginning to wonder how much longer the Imperial military can be insulated from these problems. Assuming the Senate really is struggling to raise funds, of course.

	A number of concerned League citizens, such as ''Else Van Temeschwar'' (the accountant responsible for proposing the tolls on the Blood Red Roads) and '''Laurencio di Sarvos''' (an economist who produces analysis of the Imperial economy) have written to the Constitutional Court to enquire about possible legal actions that could be taken to address what they see as the problem. Most recently the Vigilance Assembly has become alert to the problem, [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_62\|demanding more information on the matter]] be published.		A number of concerned League citizens, such as ''Else Van Temeschwar'' (the accountant responsible for proposing the tolls on the Blood Red Roads) and '''Laurencio di Sarvos''' (an economist who produces analysis of the Imperial economy) have written to the Constitutional Court to enquire about possible legal actions that could be taken to address what they see as the problem. Most recently the Vigilance Assembly has become alert to the problem, [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement_62\|demanding more information on the matter]] be published.