Burgher of Ketsov - Revision history

Dre at 22:11, 13 April 2026

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	The [[Ossium#Ketsov\|Ketsov]] were among the first humans the Empire really dealt with in [[Ossium]], even before the territory had been entirely conquered. Descended from [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] settlers enslaved by the [[Druj]], they fared much better than many of the other former slaves by making themselves useful to their orc masters. By providing the orcs with weapons and armour and [[magic items]] they enjoyed a level of freedom and relative status practically unknown elsewhere in the territory.		The [[Ossium#Ketsov\|Ketsov]] were among the first humans the Empire really dealt with in [[Ossium]], even before the territory had been entirely conquered. Descended from [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] settlers enslaved by the [[Druj]], they fared much better than many of the other former slaves by making themselves useful to their orc masters. By providing the orcs with weapons and armour and [[magic items]] they enjoyed a level of freedom and relative status practically unknown elsewhere in the territory.

	They were, however, [[A_strange_land#The_Ketsov\|very keen to embrace the opportunities]] presented by being freed from the Druj and becoming Imperial citizens. They were among the first people native to Ossium to become Varushkan citizens, and proposed the creation of the [[A_strange_land#Deep_Pockets\|Ketsov Trading Exchange]] in their home town. This ~~lead~~ to the establishment of the Burgher of Ketsov; the family is very keen to see the prosperity of their vale increase.		They were, however, [[A_strange_land#The_Ketsov\|very keen to embrace the opportunities]] presented by being freed from the Druj and becoming Imperial citizens. They were among the first people native to Ossium to become Varushkan citizens, and proposed the creation of the [[A_strange_land#Deep_Pockets\|Ketsov Trading Exchange]] in their home town. This led to the establishment of the Burgher of Ketsov; the family is very keen to see the prosperity of their vale increase.

	The family is not well liked by their neighbours, the former slaves of the Druj both human and orc alike. They warn that the Ketsov are not to be trusted. They cooperated with the Druj for generations, winning concessions and avoiding the worst of the horrors faced by those subject to their dominion. The Empire would be better having as little to do with them as possible, say these vales. The Ketsov sneer at their detractors. They simply did what any other Varushkan vale would likely have done - they made an accommodation with the dark powers that threatened to destroy them. There is no difference between bargaining with orcs who can snuff out your people and bargaining with some hungry spirit, bloodthirsty plaguewulf, or monstrous tree. If anything, it is the vales who ''didn't'' do everything in their power to reach some compromise with the Druj that have failed to live up to what it means to be Varushkan.		The family is not well liked by their neighbours, the former slaves of the Druj both human and orc alike. They warn that the Ketsov are not to be trusted. They cooperated with the Druj for generations, winning concessions and avoiding the worst of the horrors faced by those subject to their dominion. The Empire would be better having as little to do with them as possible, say these vales. The Ketsov sneer at their detractors. They simply did what any other Varushkan vale would likely have done - they made an accommodation with the dark powers that threatened to destroy them. There is no difference between bargaining with orcs who can snuff out your people and bargaining with some hungry spirit, bloodthirsty plaguewulf, or monstrous tree. If anything, it is the vales who ''didn't'' do everything in their power to reach some compromise with the Druj that have failed to live up to what it means to be Varushkan.

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	[[Category:Title]][[Category:Varushka]]		[[Category:Title]][[Category:Varushka]]
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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Constructed [[Construct Ketsov Trade Exchange\|by order]] of '''Irina Vasillova Dukov''' as the [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave]], work on the construction of the Trade Exchange was completed shortly before the Summer Solstice 383YE. The [[opportunity]] [[A_strange_land#Deep_Pockets\|arose]] as part of the conquest of [[Ossium]], and was requested by the inhabitants of the town of [[Ossium#Ketsov\|Ketsov]].		Constructed [[Construct Ketsov Trade Exchange\|by order]] of '''Irina Vasillova Dukov''' as the [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave]], work on the construction of the Trade Exchange was completed shortly before the Summer Solstice 383YE. The [[opportunity]] [[A_strange_land#Deep_Pockets\|arose]] as part of the conquest of [[Ossium]], and was requested by the inhabitants of the town of [[Ossium#Ketsov\|Ketsov]].

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	[[Category:Title~~]][[Category:Bourse~~]][[Category:Varushka]]		[[Category:Title]][[Category:Varushka]]
	~~<ic>Following developments outlined in the [[Eight_for_a_wish#A_Two-bladed_Knife~~\|~~Eight for a wish]] wind of fortune this~~ title ~~has greatly reduced powers</ic>~~		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Vallornguard sodality.jpg\|title=Vallornguard\|align=right\|width=240}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Constructed [[Construct Ketsov Trade Exchange\|by order]] of '''Irina Vasillova Dukov''' as the [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave]], work on the construction of the Trade Exchange was completed shortly before the Summer Solstice 383YE. The [[opportunity]] [[A_strange_land#Deep_Pockets\|arose]] as part of the conquest of [[Ossium]], and was requested by the inhabitants of the town of [[Ossium#Ketsov\|Ketsov]].		Constructed [[Construct Ketsov Trade Exchange\|by order]] of '''Irina Vasillova Dukov''' as the [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave]], work on the construction of the Trade Exchange was completed shortly before the Summer Solstice 383YE. The [[opportunity]] [[A_strange_land#Deep_Pockets\|arose]] as part of the conquest of [[Ossium]], and was requested by the inhabitants of the town of [[Ossium#Ketsov\|Ketsov]].

			The Senate voted to [[387YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Burgher_of_the_Ketsov\|amend the title]], during the Summer Solstice 387YE, to change the election method to be appointed by the [[Vallornguard]]. More information on the situation can be found in the '''[[Eight_for_a_wish#Boyar_and_Burgher_(Varushka)\|Eight for a wish]]''' wind of fortune.

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
	The Burgher of Ketsov is expected to ensure the [[Prosperity]] of the town by overseeing trade. If the Trade Exchange was ever directly threatened, the Burgher would be responsible for dealing with those threats - but also for making decisions about any [[opportunity]] related to the Trade Exchange.		The Burgher of Ketsov is expected to ensure the [[Prosperity]] of the town by overseeing trade. If the Trade Exchange was ever directly threatened, the Burgher would be responsible for dealing with those threats - but also for making decisions about any [[opportunity]] related to the Trade Exchange.
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			==Powers==
			Prior to the Summer Solstice 387YE, the Burgher of Ketsov was able to commission [[magic items]] from the [[crafting skills#Artisan\|artisans]] of the family. They could also purchase copious amounts of [[dragonbone]] and other [[forest]] materials home to Ossium from the [[karsk#Ketsov Mir Mozga\|Ketsov Mir Mozga]] in the [[Karsk#Lestasny\|woods]] of [[Karsk]].

	~~==Powers==~~		The title will continue to have no ability to purchase magic items or measures until it is first elected by the Vallornguard.
	~~Prior~~ to ~~the Summer Solstice 387YE, the Burgher of Ketsov was able~~ to ~~commission [[~~magic items~~]] from~~ the [[crafting skills#Artisan\|artisans]] of the family. They could also purchase copious amounts of [[dragonbone]] and other [[forest]] materials home to Ossium from the [[karsk#Ketsov Mir Mozga\|Ketsov Mir Mozga]] in the [[Karsk#Lestasny\|woods]] of [[Karsk]]. As laid out in the '''[[Eight_for_a_wish#A_Two-bladed_Knife\|Eight for joy]]''' wind of fortune, however, the Ketsov are declining to provide these boons to the Burgher. The title can still be appointed but has no powers, only [[#Responsibilities\|responsibilities]].
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	In addition to the magic items created by the Ketsov, the [[karsk#Ketsov Mir Mozga\|Ketsov Mir Mozga]] in the [[Karsk#Lestasny\|woods]] of [[Karsk]] sends copious amounts of [[dragonbone]] and other [[forest]] materials home to Ossium. The burgher is able to purchase some of that surplus.		In addition to the magic items created by the Ketsov, the [[karsk#Ketsov Mir Mozga\|Ketsov Mir Mozga]] in the [[Karsk#Lestasny\|woods]] of [[Karsk]] sends copious amounts of [[dragonbone]] and other [[forest]] materials home to Ossium. The burgher is able to purchase some of that surplus.
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	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	~~This title is appointed during the Summer Solstice.~~ The Burgher of Ketsov is ~~awarded to whichever Varushkan candidate receives the most support from Varushkan owners~~ of ~~[[mine\|mines]] and [[forest\|forests]]. Votes are recorded in private in conjunction with the civil servants who support~~ the ~~Bourse~~.		The Burgher of Ketsov is appointed each year by members of the Vallornguard.

	~~The title is retained for~~ a ~~year, or until the~~ citizen ~~holding the seat dies or steps down~~. ~~An Imperial Bourse seat cannot~~ be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[~~Imperial Synod~~]].		Only a Varushkan citizen can hold this title. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|Varushkan Assembly]], the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].
	{{RecentElections\|Burgher_of_Ketsov}}		{{RecentElections\|Burgher_of_Ketsov}}
	==The Ketsov Family==		==The Ketsov Family==

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	==Powers==		==Powers==
	Prior to the Summer Solstice 387YE, the Burgher of Ketsov was able to commission [[magic items]] from the [[crafting skills#Artisan\|artisans]] of the family. They could also purchase copious amounts of [[dragonbone]] and other [[forest]] materials home to Ossium from the [[karsk#Ketsov Mir Mozga\|Ketsov Mir Mozga]] in the [[Karsk#Lestasny\|woods]] of [[Karsk]]. As laid out in the '''[[Eight_for_a_wish#A_Two-bladed_Knife\|Eight for joy]] wind of fortune, however, the Ketsov are declining to provide these boons to the Burgher. The title can still be appointed but has no powers, only [[#Responsibilities\|responsibilities]].		Prior to the Summer Solstice 387YE, the Burgher of Ketsov was able to commission [[magic items]] from the [[crafting skills#Artisan\|artisans]] of the family. They could also purchase copious amounts of [[dragonbone]] and other [[forest]] materials home to Ossium from the [[karsk#Ketsov Mir Mozga\|Ketsov Mir Mozga]] in the [[Karsk#Lestasny\|woods]] of [[Karsk]]. As laid out in the '''[[Eight_for_a_wish#A_Two-bladed_Knife\|Eight for joy]]''' wind of fortune, however, the Ketsov are declining to provide these boons to the Burgher. The title can still be appointed but has no powers, only [[#Responsibilities\|responsibilities]].
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	In addition to the magic items created by the Ketsov, the [[karsk#Ketsov Mir Mozga\|Ketsov Mir Mozga]] in the [[Karsk#Lestasny\|woods]] of [[Karsk]] sends copious amounts of [[dragonbone]] and other [[forest]] materials home to Ossium. The burgher is able to purchase some of that surplus.		In addition to the magic items created by the Ketsov, the [[karsk#Ketsov Mir Mozga\|Ketsov Mir Mozga]] in the [[Karsk#Lestasny\|woods]] of [[Karsk]] sends copious amounts of [[dragonbone]] and other [[forest]] materials home to Ossium. The burgher is able to purchase some of that surplus.
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	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	This title is appointed during the Summer Solstice. The Burgher of Ketsov is awarded to whichever Varushkan candidate receives the most support from Varushkan owners of [[mine\|mines]] and [[forest\|forests]]. Votes are recorded in private in conjunction with the civil servants who support the Bourse.		This title is appointed during the Summer Solstice. The Burgher of Ketsov is awarded to whichever Varushkan candidate receives the most support from Varushkan owners of [[mine\|mines]] and [[forest\|forests]]. Votes are recorded in private in conjunction with the civil servants who support the Bourse.

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	[[Category:Title]][[Category:Bourse]][[Category:Varushka]]		[[Category:Title]][[Category:Bourse]][[Category:Varushka]]
			<ic>Following developments outlined in the [[Eight_for_a_wish#A_Two-bladed_Knife\|Eight for a wish]] wind of fortune this title has greatly reduced powers</ic>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Constructed [[Construct Ketsov Trade Exchange\|by order]] of '''Irina Vasillova Dukov''' as the [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave]], work on the construction of the Trade Exchange was completed shortly before the Summer Solstice 383YE. The [[opportunity]] [[A_strange_land#Deep_Pockets\|arose]] as part of the conquest of [[Ossium]], and was requested by the inhabitants of the town of [[Ossium#Ketsov\|Ketsov]].		Constructed [[Construct Ketsov Trade Exchange\|by order]] of '''Irina Vasillova Dukov''' as the [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave]], work on the construction of the Trade Exchange was completed shortly before the Summer Solstice 383YE. The [[opportunity]] [[A_strange_land#Deep_Pockets\|arose]] as part of the conquest of [[Ossium]], and was requested by the inhabitants of the town of [[Ossium#Ketsov\|Ketsov]].
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	==Powers==		==Powers==
			Prior to the Summer Solstice 387YE, the Burgher of Ketsov was able to commission [[magic items]] from the [[crafting skills#Artisan\|artisans]] of the family. They could also purchase copious amounts of [[dragonbone]] and other [[forest]] materials home to Ossium from the [[karsk#Ketsov Mir Mozga\|Ketsov Mir Mozga]] in the [[Karsk#Lestasny\|woods]] of [[Karsk]]. As laid out in the '''[[Eight_for_a_wish#A_Two-bladed_Knife\|Eight for joy]] wind of fortune, however, the Ketsov are declining to provide these boons to the Burgher. The title can still be appointed but has no powers, only [[#Responsibilities\|responsibilities]].
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	<table style="width:400px; float: right; margin-left:10px;" class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''Triumphant Blades'''</td><td style="background-color: LightBlue;"></td>		<table style="width:400px; float: right; margin-left:10px;" class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''Triumphant Blades'''</td><td style="background-color: LightBlue;"></td>
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	===Ketsov Mir Mozga===		===Ketsov Mir Mozga===
	In addition to the magic items created by the Ketsov, the [[karsk#Ketsov Mir Mozga\|Ketsov Mir Mozga]] in the [[Karsk#Lestasny\|woods]] of [[Karsk]] sends copious amounts of [[dragonbone]] and other [[forest]] materials home to Ossium. The burgher is able to purchase some of that surplus.		In addition to the magic items created by the Ketsov, the [[karsk#Ketsov Mir Mozga\|Ketsov Mir Mozga]] in the [[Karsk#Lestasny\|woods]] of [[Karsk]] sends copious amounts of [[dragonbone]] and other [[forest]] materials home to Ossium. The burgher is able to purchase some of that surplus.
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	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	This title is appointed during the Summer Solstice. The Burgher of Ketsov is awarded to whichever Varushkan candidate receives the most support from Varushkan owners of [[mine\|mines]] and [[forest\|forests]]. Votes are recorded in private in conjunction with the civil servants who support the Bourse.		This title is appointed during the Summer Solstice. The Burgher of Ketsov is awarded to whichever Varushkan candidate receives the most support from Varushkan owners of [[mine\|mines]] and [[forest\|forests]]. Votes are recorded in private in conjunction with the civil servants who support the Bourse.

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	[[Category:Title]][[Category:Bourse]][[Category:Varushka]]		[[Category:Title]][[Category:Bourse]][[Category:Varushka]]
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Constructed [[Construct Ketsov Trade Exchange\|by order]] of ''Irina Vasillova Dukov'' as the [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave]], work on the construction of the Trade Exchange was completed shortly before the Summer Solstice 383YE. The [[opportunity]] [[A_strange_land#Deep_Pockets\|arose]] as part of the conquest of [[Ossium]], and was requested by the inhabitants of the town of [[Ossium#Ketsov\|Ketsov]].		Constructed [[Construct Ketsov Trade Exchange\|by order]] of '''Irina Vasillova Dukov''' as the [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave]], work on the construction of the Trade Exchange was completed shortly before the Summer Solstice 383YE. The [[opportunity]] [[A_strange_land#Deep_Pockets\|arose]] as part of the conquest of [[Ossium]], and was requested by the inhabitants of the town of [[Ossium#Ketsov\|Ketsov]].

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
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	The title is retained for a year, or until the citizen holding the seat dies or steps down. An Imperial Bourse seat cannot be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Imperial Synod]].		The title is retained for a year, or until the citizen holding the seat dies or steps down. An Imperial Bourse seat cannot be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Imperial Synod]].
			{{RecentElections\|Burgher_of_Ketsov}}
	==The Ketsov Family==		==The Ketsov Family==
	The [[Ossium#Ketsov\|Ketsov]] were among the first humans the Empire really dealt with in [[Ossium]], even before the territory had been entirely conquered. Descended from [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] settlers enslaved by the [[Druj]], they fared much better than many of the other former slaves by making themselves useful to their orc masters. By providing the orcs with weapons and armour and [[magic items]] they enjoyed a level of freedom and relative status practically unknown elsewhere in the territory.		The [[Ossium#Ketsov\|Ketsov]] were among the first humans the Empire really dealt with in [[Ossium]], even before the territory had been entirely conquered. Descended from [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] settlers enslaved by the [[Druj]], they fared much better than many of the other former slaves by making themselves useful to their orc masters. By providing the orcs with weapons and armour and [[magic items]] they enjoyed a level of freedom and relative status practically unknown elsewhere in the territory.
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	While they may not be popular, they are certainly effective. While establishing the Ketsov Mir Mozga, the family also provided significant support to help resolve the [[Blood_makes_noise#The_Isember_Problem\|Isember problem]] - both in the form of armed soldiers and useful magic items.		While they may not be popular, they are certainly effective. While establishing the Ketsov Mir Mozga, the family also provided significant support to help resolve the [[Blood_makes_noise#The_Isember_Problem\|Isember problem]] - both in the form of armed soldiers and useful magic items.
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	~~==Ketsov Trade Exchange==~~
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	~~{{RecentElections\|Burgher_of_Ketsov}}~~
	{{Responsibilities Expectation}}		{{Responsibilities Expectation}}

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	==Powers==		==Powers==
	<~~table~~ style="width:~~250px~~; float: right; margin-left: 10px; ~~clear~~:right;"><tr><th style="background-color: LightBlue;">~~Money Spent~~</th><th style="background-color: LightBlue;"~~>Production</th~~></tr>		<div style="width: 400px; float: right; clear: right; margin-left:10px;">
			<table style="width:400px; float: right; margin-left:10px;" class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''Triumphant Blades'''</td><td style="background-color: LightBlue;"></td>
	<tr><td>180 rings</td><td>1 [[Triumphant Blade]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>180 rings</td><td>1 [[Triumphant Blade]]</td></tr>
	<tr><td>400 rings</td><td>2 Triumphant Blades</td></tr>		<tr><td>400 rings</td><td>2 Triumphant Blades</td></tr>
	<tr><td>640 rings</td><td>3 Triumphant Blades</td></tr>		<tr><td>640 rings</td><td>3 Triumphant Blades</td></tr>
	</table>		</table>
			<table style="width:400px; float: right; margin-left:10px;" class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''Knightly Redoubts'''</td><td style="background-color: LightBlue;"></td>
	<table style="width:~~250px~~; float: right; margin-left: 10px; ~~clear:right;~~"><tr><th style="background-color: LightBlue;">~~Money Spent~~</th><th style="background-color: LightBlue;"~~>Production</th~~></tr>
	<tr><td>200 rings</td><td>1 [[Knightly Redoubt]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>200 rings</td><td>1 [[Knightly Redoubt]]</td></tr>
	<tr><td>450 rings</td><td>2 Knightly Redoubts</td></tr>		<tr><td>450 rings</td><td>2 Knightly Redoubts</td></tr>
	<tr><td>700 rings</td><td>3 Knightly Redoubts</td></tr>		<tr><td>700 rings</td><td>3 Knightly Redoubts</td></tr>
	</table>		</table>
			<table style="width:400px; float: right; margin-left:10px;" class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''Measures'''</td><td style="background-color: LightBlue;"></td>
	<table style="width:~~250px~~; float: right; margin-left: 10px; ~~clear:right;~~"><tr><th style="background-color: LightBlue;">~~Money Spent~~</th><th style="background-color: LightBlue;"~~>Production</th~~></tr>
	<tr><td>140 rings</td><td>8 dragonbone, 4 random forest resources</td></tr>		<tr><td>140 rings</td><td>8 dragonbone, 4 random forest resources</td></tr>
	<tr><td>340 rings</td><td>16 dragonbone, 8 random forest resources</td></tr>		<tr><td>340 rings</td><td>16 dragonbone, 8 random forest resources</td></tr>
	<tr><td>600 rings</td><td>24 dragonbone, 12 random forest resources</td></tr></table>		<tr><td>600 rings</td><td>24 dragonbone, 12 random forest resources</td></tr></table>
			</div>
	===Ministry===		===Ministry===
	As a [[ministry]], the title of Burgher allows the holder to purchase fine weapons and armour at a set price. The Burgher spends their money and makes their choices during downtime from their character page. Money is removed from, and ribbons are placed into, the character's inventory when the downtime is processed.		As a [[ministry]], the title of Burgher allows the holder to purchase fine weapons and armour at a set price. The Burgher spends their money and makes their choices during downtime from their character page. Money is removed from, and ribbons are placed into, the character's inventory when the downtime is processed.

	===Ketsov Mir Mozga===		===Ketsov Mir Mozga===
	In addition to the magic items created by the Ketsov, the [[karsk#Ketsov Mir Mozga\|Ketsov Mir Mozga]] in the [[Karsk#Lestasny\|woods]] of [[Karsk]] sends copious amounts of [[dragonbone]] and other [[forest]] materials home to Ossium. The burgher is able to purchase some of that surplus.		In addition to the magic items created by the Ketsov, the [[karsk#Ketsov Mir Mozga\|Ketsov Mir Mozga]] in the [[Karsk#Lestasny\|woods]] of [[Karsk]] sends copious amounts of [[dragonbone]] and other [[forest]] materials home to Ossium. The burgher is able to purchase some of that surplus.
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	The title is retained for a year, or until the citizen holding the seat dies or steps down. An Imperial Bourse seat cannot be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Imperial Synod]].		The title is retained for a year, or until the citizen holding the seat dies or steps down. An Imperial Bourse seat cannot be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Imperial Synod]].

	==The Ketsov Family==		==The Ketsov Family==
	The [[Ossium#Ketsov\|Ketsov]] were among the first humans the Empire really dealt with in [[Ossium]], even before the territory had been entirely conquered. Descended from [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] settlers enslaved by the [[Druj]], they fared much better than many of the other former slaves by making themselves useful to their orc masters. By providing the orcs with weapons and armour and [[magic items]] they enjoyed a level of freedom and relative status practically unknown elsewhere in the territory.		The [[Ossium#Ketsov\|Ketsov]] were among the first humans the Empire really dealt with in [[Ossium]], even before the territory had been entirely conquered. Descended from [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] settlers enslaved by the [[Druj]], they fared much better than many of the other former slaves by making themselves useful to their orc masters. By providing the orcs with weapons and armour and [[magic items]] they enjoyed a level of freedom and relative status practically unknown elsewhere in the territory.
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	==Ketsov Trade Exchange==		==Ketsov Trade Exchange==
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			{{RecentElections\|Burgher_of_Ketsov}}
	{{Responsibilities Expectation}}		{{Responsibilities Expectation}}
	~~{{RecentElections\|Burgher_of_Ketsov}}~~

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	The [[Ossium#Ketsov\|Ketsov]] were among the first humans the Empire really dealt with in [[Ossium]], even before the territory had been entirely conquered. Descended from [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] settlers enslaved by the [[Druj]], they fared much better than many of the other former slaves by making themselves useful to their orc masters. By providing the orcs with weapons and armour and [[magic items]] they enjoyed a level of freedom and relative status practically unknown elsewhere in the territory.		The [[Ossium#Ketsov\|Ketsov]] were among the first humans the Empire really dealt with in [[Ossium]], even before the territory had been entirely conquered. Descended from [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] settlers enslaved by the [[Druj]], they fared much better than many of the other former slaves by making themselves useful to their orc masters. By providing the orcs with weapons and armour and [[magic items]] they enjoyed a level of freedom and relative status practically unknown elsewhere in the territory.

	They were, however, [[A_strange_land#The_Ketsov\|very keen to embrace the opportunities]] presented by being freed from the Druj and becoming Imperial citizens. They were among the first people native to Ossium to become Varushkan citizens, and proposed the creation of the [[A_strange_land#Deep_Pockets\|Ketsov Trading Exchange]] in their home town. This lead to the establishment of the ~~Burger~~ of Ketsov; the family is very keen to see the prosperity of their vale increase.		They were, however, [[A_strange_land#The_Ketsov\|very keen to embrace the opportunities]] presented by being freed from the Druj and becoming Imperial citizens. They were among the first people native to Ossium to become Varushkan citizens, and proposed the creation of the [[A_strange_land#Deep_Pockets\|Ketsov Trading Exchange]] in their home town. This lead to the establishment of the Burgher of Ketsov; the family is very keen to see the prosperity of their vale increase.

	The family is not well liked by their neighbours, the former slaves of the Druj both human and orc alike. They warn that the Ketsov are not to be trusted. They cooperated with the Druj for generations, winning concessions and avoiding the worst of the horrors faced by those subject to their dominion. The Empire would be better having as little to do with them as possible, say these vales. The Ketsov sneer at their detractors. They simply did what any other Varushkan vale would likely have done - they made an accommodation with the dark powers that threatened to destroy them. There is no difference between bargaining with orcs who can snuff out your people and bargaining with some hungry spirit, bloodthirsty plaguewulf, or monstrous tree. If anything, it is the vales who ''didn't'' do everything in their power to reach some compromise with the Druj that have failed to live up to what it means to be Varushkan.		The family is not well liked by their neighbours, the former slaves of the Druj both human and orc alike. They warn that the Ketsov are not to be trusted. They cooperated with the Druj for generations, winning concessions and avoiding the worst of the horrors faced by those subject to their dominion. The Empire would be better having as little to do with them as possible, say these vales. The Ketsov sneer at their detractors. They simply did what any other Varushkan vale would likely have done - they made an accommodation with the dark powers that threatened to destroy them. There is no difference between bargaining with orcs who can snuff out your people and bargaining with some hungry spirit, bloodthirsty plaguewulf, or monstrous tree. If anything, it is the vales who ''didn't'' do everything in their power to reach some compromise with the Druj that have failed to live up to what it means to be Varushkan.
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	They've also been looking for other opportunities to expand their wealth, and security. From a visiting wagon raider, they learned of the [[Karsk_spoils_of_war#Mir_Mozga\|Mir Mozga]] in the forests of [[Karsk#Lestazny\|Lestazny]] in [[Karsk]]. Since the death of Pyotr Kresnovich Triosny, the former master of the Mir Mozga, the forests near Isember had grown wild and chaotic. The family suggested that they would be the perfect people to establish a small new vale in the area. As Ossium natives, they argued, there was a certain symbolic rightness to allowing them to settle some of their people in a different Varushkan territory. After all, had not a great many western Varushkans come to their home, to Ossium, to establish new settlements? Is it not only right that they be encouraged to spread their family across their new nation likewise?		They've also been looking for other opportunities to expand their wealth, and security. From a visiting wagon raider, they learned of the [[Karsk_spoils_of_war#Mir_Mozga\|Mir Mozga]] in the forests of [[Karsk#Lestazny\|Lestazny]] in [[Karsk]]. Since the death of Pyotr Kresnovich Triosny, the former master of the Mir Mozga, the forests near Isember had grown wild and chaotic. The family suggested that they would be the perfect people to establish a small new vale in the area. As Ossium natives, they argued, there was a certain symbolic rightness to allowing them to settle some of their people in a different Varushkan territory. After all, had not a great many western Varushkans come to their home, to Ossium, to establish new settlements? Is it not only right that they be encouraged to spread their family across their new nation likewise?

	The Senate agreed - or agreed enough to allow the establishment of the [[Karsk#Ketsov Mir Mozga\|Ketsov Mir Mozga]] in [[~~karsk~~#Lestazny\|Lestazny]] - several large families of the ~~Ketsoc~~ now make their home and harvest the dragonbone. The majority of the dragonbone they produce is used or sold by the new vale but a portion of it would obviously be sent back to Ossium, enriching the Ketsov and their neighbours. They are quire prepared to share part of that bounty with their friends - the Burgher of Ketsov would gain the ability to buy dragonbone as part of their existing ministry. They're also keen to make ''new'' friends in Karsk - rather than export it themselves, the ''Ketsov Mir Mozga'' are sell some of the forest riches they gather to the [[Custodian of Ivarsgard Docks]] and are actively seeking closer ties with the western vale.		The Senate agreed - or agreed enough to allow the establishment of the [[Karsk#Ketsov Mir Mozga\|Ketsov Mir Mozga]] in [[Karsk#Lestazny\|Lestazny]] - several large families of the Ketsov now make their home and harvest the dragonbone. The majority of the dragonbone they produce is used or sold by the new vale but a portion of it would obviously be sent back to Ossium, enriching the Ketsov and their neighbours. They are quire prepared to share part of that bounty with their friends - the Burgher of Ketsov would gain the ability to buy dragonbone as part of their existing ministry. They're also keen to make ''new'' friends in Karsk - rather than export it themselves, the ''Ketsov Mir Mozga'' are sell some of the forest riches they gather to the [[Custodian of Ivarsgard Docks]] and are actively seeking closer ties with the western vale.

	While they may not be popular, they are certainly effective. While establishing the Ketsov Mir Mozga, the family also provided significant support to help resolve the [[Blood_makes_noise#The_Isember_Problem\|Isember problem]] - both in the form of armed soldiers and useful magic items.		While they may not be popular, they are certainly effective. While establishing the Ketsov Mir Mozga, the family also provided significant support to help resolve the [[Blood_makes_noise#The_Isember_Problem\|Isember problem]] - both in the form of armed soldiers and useful magic items.

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	As a [[ministry]], the title of Burgher allows the holder to purchase fine weapons and armour at a set price. The Burgher spends their money and makes their choices during downtime from their character page. Money is removed from, and ribbons are placed into, the character's inventory when the downtime is processed.		As a [[ministry]], the title of Burgher allows the holder to purchase fine weapons and armour at a set price. The Burgher spends their money and makes their choices during downtime from their character page. Money is removed from, and ribbons are placed into, the character's inventory when the downtime is processed.
	===Ketsov Mir Mozga===		===Ketsov Mir Mozga===
	In addition to the magic items created by the Ketsov, the [[karsk#Ketsov Mir Mozga\|Ketsov Mir Mozga]] in the [[Karsk#Lestasny\|woods]] of [[Karsk]] sends copious amounts of [[dragonbone]] home to Ossium. The burgher is able to purchase some of that surplus.		In addition to the magic items created by the Ketsov, the [[karsk#Ketsov Mir Mozga\|Ketsov Mir Mozga]] in the [[Karsk#Lestasny\|woods]] of [[Karsk]] sends copious amounts of [[dragonbone]] and other [[forest]] materials home to Ossium. The burgher is able to purchase some of that surplus.
	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	This title is appointed during the Summer Solstice. The Burgher of Ketsov is awarded to whichever Varushkan candidate receives the most support from Varushkan owners of [[mine\|mines]] and [[forest\|forests]]. Votes are recorded in private in conjunction with the civil servants who support the Bourse.		This title is appointed during the Summer Solstice. The Burgher of Ketsov is awarded to whichever Varushkan candidate receives the most support from Varushkan owners of [[mine\|mines]] and [[forest\|forests]]. Votes are recorded in private in conjunction with the civil servants who support the Bourse.
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	The [[Ossium#Ketsov\|Ketsov]] were among the first humans the Empire really dealt with in [[Ossium]], even before the territory had been entirely conquered. Descended from [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] settlers enslaved by the [[Druj]], they fared much better than many of the other former slaves by making themselves useful to their orc masters. By providing the orcs with weapons and armour and [[magic items]] they enjoyed a level of freedom and relative status practically unknown elsewhere in the territory.		The [[Ossium#Ketsov\|Ketsov]] were among the first humans the Empire really dealt with in [[Ossium]], even before the territory had been entirely conquered. Descended from [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] settlers enslaved by the [[Druj]], they fared much better than many of the other former slaves by making themselves useful to their orc masters. By providing the orcs with weapons and armour and [[magic items]] they enjoyed a level of freedom and relative status practically unknown elsewhere in the territory.

	They were, however, [[A_strange_land#The_Ketsov\|very keen to embrace the opportunities]] presented by being freed from the Druj and becoming Imperial citizens. They were among the first people native to Ossium to become Varushkan citizens, and proposed the creation of the [[A_strange_land#Deep_Pockets\|Ketsov Trading Exchange]] in their home town. This lead to the establishment of the [[Burger of Ketsov]]; the family is very keen to see the prosperity of their vale increase.		They were, however, [[A_strange_land#The_Ketsov\|very keen to embrace the opportunities]] presented by being freed from the Druj and becoming Imperial citizens. They were among the first people native to Ossium to become Varushkan citizens, and proposed the creation of the [[A_strange_land#Deep_Pockets\|Ketsov Trading Exchange]] in their home town. This lead to the establishment of the Burger of Ketsov; the family is very keen to see the prosperity of their vale increase.

	The family is not well liked by their neighbours, the former slaves of the Druj both human and orc alike. They warn that the Ketsov are not to be trusted. They cooperated with the Druj for generations, winning concessions and avoiding the worst of the horrors faced by those subject to their dominion. The Empire would be better having as little to do with them as possible, say these vales. The Ketsov sneer at their detractors. They simply did what any other Varushkan vale would likely have done - they made an accommodation with the dark powers that threatened to destroy them. There is no difference between bargaining with orcs who can snuff out your people and bargaining with some hungry spirit, bloodthirsty plaguewulf, or monstrous tree. If anything, it is the vales who ''didn't'' do everything in their power to reach some compromise with the Druj that have failed to live up to what it means to be Varushkan.		The family is not well liked by their neighbours, the former slaves of the Druj both human and orc alike. They warn that the Ketsov are not to be trusted. They cooperated with the Druj for generations, winning concessions and avoiding the worst of the horrors faced by those subject to their dominion. The Empire would be better having as little to do with them as possible, say these vales. The Ketsov sneer at their detractors. They simply did what any other Varushkan vale would likely have done - they made an accommodation with the dark powers that threatened to destroy them. There is no difference between bargaining with orcs who can snuff out your people and bargaining with some hungry spirit, bloodthirsty plaguewulf, or monstrous tree. If anything, it is the vales who ''didn't'' do everything in their power to reach some compromise with the Druj that have failed to live up to what it means to be Varushkan.

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	<table style="width:250px; float: right; margin-left: 10px; clear:right;"><tr><th style="background-color: LightBlue;">Money Spent</th><th style="background-color: LightBlue;">Production</th></tr>		<table style="width:250px; float: right; margin-left: 10px; clear:right;"><tr><th style="background-color: LightBlue;">Money Spent</th><th style="background-color: LightBlue;">Production</th></tr>
	<tr><td>~~7 crowns~~</td><td>8 dragonbone, 4 random forest resources</td></tr>		<tr><td>140 rings</td><td>8 dragonbone, 4 random forest resources</td></tr>
	<tr><td>~~17 crowns~~</td><td>16 dragonbone, 8 random forest resources</td></tr>		<tr><td>340 rings</td><td>16 dragonbone, 8 random forest resources</td></tr>
	<tr><td>~~30 crowns~~</td><td>24 dragonbone, 12 random forest resources</td></tr></table>		<tr><td>600 rings</td><td>24 dragonbone, 12 random forest resources</td></tr></table>
	===Ministry===		===Ministry===
	As a [[ministry]], the title of Burgher allows the holder to purchase fine weapons and armour at a set price. The Burgher spends their money and makes their choices during downtime from their character page. Money is removed from, and ribbons are placed into, the character's inventory when the downtime is processed.		As a [[ministry]], the title of Burgher allows the holder to purchase fine weapons and armour at a set price. The Burgher spends their money and makes their choices during downtime from their character page. Money is removed from, and ribbons are placed into, the character's inventory when the downtime is processed.

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	The [[Ossium#Ketsov\|Ketsov]] were among the first humans the Empire really dealt with in [[Ossium]], even before the territory had been entirely conquered. Descended from [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] settlers enslaved by the [[Druj]], they fared much better than many of the other former slaves by making themselves useful to their orc masters. By providing the orcs with weapons and armour and [[magic items]] they enjoyed a level of freedom and relative status practically unknown elsewhere in the territory.		The [[Ossium#Ketsov\|Ketsov]] were among the first humans the Empire really dealt with in [[Ossium]], even before the territory had been entirely conquered. Descended from [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] settlers enslaved by the [[Druj]], they fared much better than many of the other former slaves by making themselves useful to their orc masters. By providing the orcs with weapons and armour and [[magic items]] they enjoyed a level of freedom and relative status practically unknown elsewhere in the territory.

	They were, however, [[A_strange_land#The_Ketsov\|very keen to embrace the opportunities]] presented by being freed from the Druj and becoming Imperial citizens. They were among the first people native to Ossium to become Varushkan citizens, and proposed the creation of the [[A_strange_land#Deep_Pockets\|Ketsov Trading Exchange]] in their home town. This lead to the establishment of the ~~Burger~~ of Ketsov; the family is very keen to see the prosperity of their vale increase.		They were, however, [[A_strange_land#The_Ketsov\|very keen to embrace the opportunities]] presented by being freed from the Druj and becoming Imperial citizens. They were among the first people native to Ossium to become Varushkan citizens, and proposed the creation of the [[A_strange_land#Deep_Pockets\|Ketsov Trading Exchange]] in their home town. This lead to the establishment of the Burgher of Ketsov; the family is very keen to see the prosperity of their vale increase.

	The family is not well liked by their neighbours, the former slaves of the Druj both human and orc alike. They warn that the Ketsov are not to be trusted. They cooperated with the Druj for generations, winning concessions and avoiding the worst of the horrors faced by those subject to their dominion. The Empire would be better having as little to do with them as possible, say these vales. The Ketsov sneer at their detractors. They simply did what any other Varushkan vale would likely have done - they made an accommodation with the dark powers that threatened to destroy them. There is no difference between bargaining with orcs who can snuff out your people and bargaining with some hungry spirit, bloodthirsty plaguewulf, or monstrous tree. If anything, it is the vales who ''didn't'' do everything in their power to reach some compromise with the Druj that have failed to live up to what it means to be Varushkan.		The family is not well liked by their neighbours, the former slaves of the Druj both human and orc alike. They warn that the Ketsov are not to be trusted. They cooperated with the Druj for generations, winning concessions and avoiding the worst of the horrors faced by those subject to their dominion. The Empire would be better having as little to do with them as possible, say these vales. The Ketsov sneer at their detractors. They simply did what any other Varushkan vale would likely have done - they made an accommodation with the dark powers that threatened to destroy them. There is no difference between bargaining with orcs who can snuff out your people and bargaining with some hungry spirit, bloodthirsty plaguewulf, or monstrous tree. If anything, it is the vales who ''didn't'' do everything in their power to reach some compromise with the Druj that have failed to live up to what it means to be Varushkan.
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	They've also been looking for other opportunities to expand their wealth, and security. From a visiting wagon raider, they learned of the [[Karsk_spoils_of_war#Mir_Mozga\|Mir Mozga]] in the forests of [[Karsk#Lestazny\|Lestazny]] in [[Karsk]]. Since the death of Pyotr Kresnovich Triosny, the former master of the Mir Mozga, the forests near Isember had grown wild and chaotic. The family suggested that they would be the perfect people to establish a small new vale in the area. As Ossium natives, they argued, there was a certain symbolic rightness to allowing them to settle some of their people in a different Varushkan territory. After all, had not a great many western Varushkans come to their home, to Ossium, to establish new settlements? Is it not only right that they be encouraged to spread their family across their new nation likewise?		They've also been looking for other opportunities to expand their wealth, and security. From a visiting wagon raider, they learned of the [[Karsk_spoils_of_war#Mir_Mozga\|Mir Mozga]] in the forests of [[Karsk#Lestazny\|Lestazny]] in [[Karsk]]. Since the death of Pyotr Kresnovich Triosny, the former master of the Mir Mozga, the forests near Isember had grown wild and chaotic. The family suggested that they would be the perfect people to establish a small new vale in the area. As Ossium natives, they argued, there was a certain symbolic rightness to allowing them to settle some of their people in a different Varushkan territory. After all, had not a great many western Varushkans come to their home, to Ossium, to establish new settlements? Is it not only right that they be encouraged to spread their family across their new nation likewise?

	The Senate agreed - or agreed enough to allow the establishment of the [[Karsk#Ketsov Mir Mozga\|Ketsov Mir Mozga]] in [[~~karsk~~#Lestazny\|Lestazny]] - several large families of the ~~Ketsoc~~ now make their home and harvest the dragonbone. The majority of the dragonbone they produce is used or sold by the new vale but a portion of it would obviously be sent back to Ossium, enriching the Ketsov and their neighbours. They are quire prepared to share part of that bounty with their friends - the Burgher of Ketsov would gain the ability to buy dragonbone as part of their existing ministry. They're also keen to make ''new'' friends in Karsk - rather than export it themselves, the ''Ketsov Mir Mozga'' are sell some of the forest riches they gather to the [[Custodian of Ivarsgard Docks]] and are actively seeking closer ties with the western vale.		The Senate agreed - or agreed enough to allow the establishment of the [[Karsk#Ketsov Mir Mozga\|Ketsov Mir Mozga]] in [[Karsk#Lestazny\|Lestazny]] - several large families of the Ketsov now make their home and harvest the dragonbone. The majority of the dragonbone they produce is used or sold by the new vale but a portion of it would obviously be sent back to Ossium, enriching the Ketsov and their neighbours. They are quire prepared to share part of that bounty with their friends - the Burgher of Ketsov would gain the ability to buy dragonbone as part of their existing ministry. They're also keen to make ''new'' friends in Karsk - rather than export it themselves, the ''Ketsov Mir Mozga'' are sell some of the forest riches they gather to the [[Custodian of Ivarsgard Docks]] and are actively seeking closer ties with the western vale.

	While they may not be popular, they are certainly effective. While establishing the Ketsov Mir Mozga, the family also provided significant support to help resolve the [[Blood_makes_noise#The_Isember_Problem\|Isember problem]] - both in the form of armed soldiers and useful magic items.		While they may not be popular, they are certainly effective. While establishing the Ketsov Mir Mozga, the family also provided significant support to help resolve the [[Blood_makes_noise#The_Isember_Problem\|Isember problem]] - both in the form of armed soldiers and useful magic items.