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

2026-01-15T15:57:10Z

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

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	===Unlimited Opportunities===		===Unlimited Opportunities===
	There is no time limit on these two opportunities to improve the Eternal Shafts of Time and the Granites of Veltsgorsk, and they remain accessible until the situation changes significantly. One change that might have an impact here would be the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] declaring [[Alignment#Enmity\|enmity]] against [[Estavus]] - the eternal would retract their offer of aid if she were considered an enemy of the Empire. In that case however it might be possible to negotiate a similar arrangement with [[Ephisis]] whose former ''Reckoner of Hours'' had a particular affinity for time.		There is no time limit on these two opportunities to improve the Eternal Shafts of Time and the Granites of Veltsgorsk, and they remain accessible until the situation changes significantly. One change that might have an impact here would be the [[Conclave]] declaring [[Alignment#Enmity\|enmity]] against [[Estavus]] - the eternal would retract their offer of aid if she were considered an enemy of the Empire. In that case however it might be possible to negotiate a similar arrangement with [[Ephisis]] whose former ''Reckoner of Hours'' had a particular affinity for time.

	==Boyar of the Iron Roads==		==Boyar of the Iron Roads==

Hailmur at 21:50, 25 March 2025

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	<tr><td>'''Responsibilities:''' Maintain the Iron Roads, increase the Prosperity and Pride of Varushka</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Responsibilities:''' Maintain the Iron Roads, increase the Prosperity and Pride of Varushka</td></tr>
	</table></div>		</table></div>
	The ''Boyar of the Iron Roads'' would have a responsibility for ensuring the roads are well maintained and patrolled, and kept clear of monsters. This would involve recruiting a dedicated group of soldiers, the ''Schlacta of the Iron Roads'', who would work with the [[~~adventure~~\|adventurers]] currently performing the job on an ''ad hoc'' basis. The mithril and white granite needed to establish the "offices" would ensure there was somewhere for these schlacta to stay, and plenty of weapons for them to do their jobs.		The ''Boyar of the Iron Roads'' would have a responsibility for ensuring the roads are well maintained and patrolled, and kept clear of monsters. This would involve recruiting a dedicated group of soldiers, the ''Schlacta of the Iron Roads'', who would work with the [[venture\|adventurers]] currently performing the job on an ''ad hoc'' basis. The mithril and white granite needed to establish the "offices" would ensure there was somewhere for these schlacta to stay, and plenty of weapons for them to do their jobs.

	More importantly, the Boyar would also be responsible for improving the [[Prosperity]] and [[Pride]] of Varushka. While they would have offices to help them with their duties, they would be expected to travel around the vales seeking opportunities to encourage trade between neighbours.		More importantly, the Boyar would also be responsible for improving the [[Prosperity]] and [[Pride]] of Varushka. While they would have offices to help them with their duties, they would be expected to travel around the vales seeking opportunities to encourage trade between neighbours.

Hailmur at 19:42, 17 September 2023

2023-09-17T19:42:06Z

Vsabo: /* Boyar of the Iron Roads */

2023-07-23T13:02:35Z

Boyar of the Iron Roads

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	More importantly, the Boyar would also be responsible for improving the [[Prosperity]] and [[Pride]] of Varushka. While they would have offices to help them with their duties, they would be expected to travel around the vales seeking opportunities to encourage trade between neighbours.		More importantly, the Boyar would also be responsible for improving the [[Prosperity]] and [[Pride]] of Varushka. While they would have offices to help them with their duties, they would be expected to travel around the vales seeking opportunities to encourage trade between neighbours.

	The ''Boyar of the Iron Roads'' would have the ability to [[Senate announcement\|announce]] a single commission each season that would not count against the limited number of commissions the Senate can create. it must be used to create a [[ministry]] in a Varushkan territory, as a national position appointed by [[Tally of the Votes]] by default. They would only be able to take advantage of opportunities that fit these exact criteria. The title would be appointed annually by the [[Tally of the Votes]] - by decision of Varushka's mine and forest owners.		The ''Boyar of the Iron Roads'' would have the ability to [[Senate announcement\|announce]] a single commission each season that would not count against the limited number of commissions the Senate can create. It must be used to create a [[ministry]] in a Varushkan territory, as a national position appointed by [[Tally of the Votes]] by default. They would only be able to take advantage of opportunities that fit these exact criteria. The title would be appointed annually by the [[Tally of the Votes]] - by decision of Varushka's mine and forest owners.

	==The Metal of Triosk==		==The Metal of Triosk==

Vsabo: /* Boyar of the Iron Roads */

2023-07-23T13:00:51Z

Boyar of the Iron Roads

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	Like playing pieces slotting into place, the statement of principle of Witold Stefanovic Petrov, the mandates of Vaclav Mladenovich Kosti, and Amris Johan Merikovich, and Jared of the Suns of Couros, the Autumn enchantment, and the completion of the roads have all come at just the right time to encourage people across Varushka to think about trade and Prosperity. But also of Pride - Varushka prides itself on having the best miners and foresters in the Empire. More metal and measures come from Varushka than anywhere else, and people are justly proud of that. Yet there is a grumbling undercurrent that points out that Varushka is always having to look outside its borders when it comes to doing things everyone knows are for the best. This is particularly true when it comes to establishing trade between vales - the need for the Senate to specifically approve each little commission is seen as unnecessary red tape. The solution is the ''Boyar of the Iron Roads'' - a Varushkan specifically responsible not only for keeping the Iron Roads working well, but for increasing the Prosperity and Pride of the entire nation.		Like playing pieces slotting into place, the statement of principle of Witold Stefanovic Petrov, the mandates of Vaclav Mladenovich Kosti, and Amris Johan Merikovich, and Jared of the Suns of Couros, the Autumn enchantment, and the completion of the roads have all come at just the right time to encourage people across Varushka to think about trade and Prosperity. But also of Pride - Varushka prides itself on having the best miners and foresters in the Empire. More metal and measures come from Varushka than anywhere else, and people are justly proud of that. Yet there is a grumbling undercurrent that points out that Varushka is always having to look outside its borders when it comes to doing things everyone knows are for the best. This is particularly true when it comes to establishing trade between vales - the need for the Senate to specifically approve each little commission is seen as unnecessary red tape. The solution is the ''Boyar of the Iron Roads'' - a Varushkan specifically responsible not only for keeping the Iron Roads working well, but for increasing the Prosperity and Pride of the entire nation.

	A Boyar traditionally looks after a single vale, but here the Varushkans would be choosing someone whose job was to look after the vital paths that ran between the vales. Five offices would need to be built, one in each of the five territories linked by the roads. They would need to be in settlements, attached to the Iron Roads, but which five were chosen would be a [[Commission#Necessary_Details\|necessary ~~details~~]] selected by whoever raised the motion to build the offices.		A Boyar traditionally looks after a single vale, but here the Varushkans would be choosing someone whose job was to look after the vital paths that ran between the vales. Five offices would need to be built, one in each of the five territories linked by the roads. They would need to be in settlements, attached to the Iron Roads, but which five were chosen would be a [[Commission#Necessary_Details\|necessary detail]] selected by whoever raised the motion to build the offices.
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	<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightGreen;">'''Boyar of the Iron Roads'''</tr>		<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightGreen;">'''Boyar of the Iron Roads'''</tr>

Vsabo: /* Granites of Veltsgorsk */

2023-07-23T12:56:37Z

Granites of Veltsgorsk

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	The mountains of [[Volodmartz#Brez\|Brez]] are known to be home to [[Sowing_on_the_mountains#Bredavoi_Cave\|dark spirits]] and it has long been suspected that something awful lurks in or around the great quarry of Veltsgorsk. The white granite cut from the foothills here is sometimes streaked with pink quartz and [[Varushka_religious_beliefs#Storytellers\|storytellers]] claim it is steeped in the blood of all those who have died fighting over Volodmartz in the past. It is common practice for the overseers to engage the services of a storyteller to work alongside the labourers here, calling out tales of the Varushkan heroes whose blood is said to suffuse the granite. As each block is raised, the cry of "Remember!" will reverberate around the mountains.		The mountains of [[Volodmartz#Brez\|Brez]] are known to be home to [[Sowing_on_the_mountains#Bredavoi_Cave\|dark spirits]] and it has long been suspected that something awful lurks in or around the great quarry of Veltsgorsk. The white granite cut from the foothills here is sometimes streaked with pink quartz and [[Varushka_religious_beliefs#Storytellers\|storytellers]] claim it is steeped in the blood of all those who have died fighting over Volodmartz in the past. It is common practice for the overseers to engage the services of a storyteller to work alongside the labourers here, calling out tales of the Varushkan heroes whose blood is said to suffuse the granite. As each block is raised, the cry of "Remember!" will reverberate around the mountains.

	While some claim the practice is a waste of money, and a distraction for the workers, there is some evidence that whenever a storyteller is ''not'' engaged, accidents among the workforce increase tenfold. Some [[Varushka_magical_traditions#Volhov\|volhov]] who visit the quarry claim that the presence of the storyteller, and the reverence for the past, helps to propitiate whatever malign force is associated with the quarry. Yet recently some ~~volhovs~~ have noticed that relying on a single storyteller, with a limited repertoire of stories, seems to become less and less effective at fending off misfortune as time goes by.		While some claim the practice is a waste of money, and a distraction for the workers, there is some evidence that whenever a storyteller is ''not'' engaged, accidents among the workforce increase tenfold. Some [[Varushka_magical_traditions#Volhov\|volhov]] who visit the quarry claim that the presence of the storyteller, and the reverence for the past, helps to propitiate whatever malign force is associated with the quarry. Yet recently some volhov have noticed that relying on a single storyteller, with a limited repertoire of stories, seems to become less and less effective at fending off misfortune as time goes by.

	In the past, the overseers have made do with whatever storytellers they could engage, very much on an ''ad hoc'' basis. The Granites lie at the very northern edge of the Empire, and in the past it has required a certain amount of effort to reach them. Now the Iron Roads make it significantly easier to get here, and that presents a possibility. Reasoning that if a storyteller memorializing the dead heroes of Varushka helps keep bad luck away, ''Oksana'' and friends propose that the better the storyteller, and the more fitting their tales, the easier it is to get granite out of the mountains. They propose that a specific building be built and set aside for visiting storytellers, one with suitably comfortable apartments as well as a small library to store tales of Varushkan heroes. More storytellers, and more stories, would provide the opportunity to work faster, to risk delving deeper, and to make more profit.		In the past, the overseers have made do with whatever storytellers they could engage, very much on an ''ad hoc'' basis. The Granites lie at the very northern edge of the Empire, and in the past it has required a certain amount of effort to reach them. Now the Iron Roads make it significantly easier to get here, and that presents a possibility. Reasoning that if a storyteller memorializing the dead heroes of Varushka helps keep bad luck away, ''Oksana'' and friends propose that the better the storyteller, and the more fitting their tales, the easier it is to get granite out of the mountains. They propose that a specific building be built and set aside for visiting storytellers, one with suitably comfortable apartments as well as a small library to store tales of Varushkan heroes. More storytellers, and more stories, would provide the opportunity to work faster, to risk delving deeper, and to make more profit.

Vsabo: /* Granites of Veltsgorsk */

2023-07-23T12:55:43Z

Granites of Veltsgorsk

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	The mountains of [[Volodmartz#Brez\|Brez]] are known to be home to [[Sowing_on_the_mountains#Bredavoi_Cave\|dark spirits]] and it has long been suspected that something awful lurks in or around the great quarry of Veltsgorsk. The white granite cut from the foothills here is sometimes streaked with pink quartz and [[Varushka_religious_beliefs#Storytellers\|storytellers]] claim it is steeped in the blood of all those who have died fighting over Volodmartz in the past. It is common practice for the overseers to engage the services of a storyteller to work alongside the labourers here, calling out tales of the Varushkan heroes whose blood is said to suffuse the granite. As each block is raised, the cry of "Remember!" will reverberate around the mountains.		The mountains of [[Volodmartz#Brez\|Brez]] are known to be home to [[Sowing_on_the_mountains#Bredavoi_Cave\|dark spirits]] and it has long been suspected that something awful lurks in or around the great quarry of Veltsgorsk. The white granite cut from the foothills here is sometimes streaked with pink quartz and [[Varushka_religious_beliefs#Storytellers\|storytellers]] claim it is steeped in the blood of all those who have died fighting over Volodmartz in the past. It is common practice for the overseers to engage the services of a storyteller to work alongside the labourers here, calling out tales of the Varushkan heroes whose blood is said to suffuse the granite. As each block is raised, the cry of "Remember!" will reverberate around the mountains.

	While some claim the practice is a waste of money, and a distraction for the workers, there is some evidence that whenever a storyteller is ''not'' engaged, accidents among the workforce increase tenfold. Some [[Varushka_magical_traditions#Volhov\|volhov]] who visit the quarry ~~claims~~ that the presence of the storyteller, and the reverence for the past, helps to propitiate whatever malign force is associated with the quarry. Yet recently some volhovs have noticed that relying on a single storyteller, with a limited repertoire of stories, seems to become less and less effective at fending off misfortune as time goes by.		While some claim the practice is a waste of money, and a distraction for the workers, there is some evidence that whenever a storyteller is ''not'' engaged, accidents among the workforce increase tenfold. Some [[Varushka_magical_traditions#Volhov\|volhov]] who visit the quarry claim that the presence of the storyteller, and the reverence for the past, helps to propitiate whatever malign force is associated with the quarry. Yet recently some volhovs have noticed that relying on a single storyteller, with a limited repertoire of stories, seems to become less and less effective at fending off misfortune as time goes by.

	In the past, the overseers have made do with whatever storytellers they could engage, very much on an ''ad hoc'' basis. The Granites lie at the very northern edge of the Empire, and in the past it has required a certain amount of effort to reach them. Now the Iron Roads make it significantly easier to get here, and that presents a possibility. Reasoning that if a storyteller memorializing the dead heroes of Varushka helps keep bad luck away, ''Oksana'' and friends propose that the better the storyteller, and the more fitting their tales, the easier it is to get granite out of the mountains. They propose that a specific building be built and set aside for visiting storytellers, one with suitably comfortable apartments as well as a small library to store tales of Varushkan heroes. More storytellers, and more stories, would provide the opportunity to work faster, to risk delving deeper, and to make more profit.		In the past, the overseers have made do with whatever storytellers they could engage, very much on an ''ad hoc'' basis. The Granites lie at the very northern edge of the Empire, and in the past it has required a certain amount of effort to reach them. Now the Iron Roads make it significantly easier to get here, and that presents a possibility. Reasoning that if a storyteller memorializing the dead heroes of Varushka helps keep bad luck away, ''Oksana'' and friends propose that the better the storyteller, and the more fitting their tales, the easier it is to get granite out of the mountains. They propose that a specific building be built and set aside for visiting storytellers, one with suitably comfortable apartments as well as a small library to store tales of Varushkan heroes. More storytellers, and more stories, would provide the opportunity to work faster, to risk delving deeper, and to make more profit.

Vsabo: /* Eternal Shafts of Time */

2023-07-23T12:51:10Z

Eternal Shafts of Time

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	<tr><td>432 crowns</td><td>12 wains of mithril</td></tr>		<tr><td>432 crowns</td><td>12 wains of mithril</td></tr>
	</table></div>		</table></div>
	There is one other odd challenge to overcome. As with the well-known enchantment [[Timeless Hammer Rhythm]], anyone who works in the mine with the specially prepared tools will find themselves exhausted, famished, and dehydrated once they actually stop working. If they don't take regular breaks, they might even work ~~accidentally~~ themselves to death! Pickwielder doesn't see this as a problem, but the miners prepared to risk using the magic tools and the strange aura demand premium rates. Coupled with the cost to make the special tools, this means that if the holder of the Eternal Shafts of Time wants to take advantage of the opportunity, they will need to pay well for doing so - effectively making this a ministry.		There is one other odd challenge to overcome. As with the well-known enchantment [[Timeless Hammer Rhythm]], anyone who works in the mine with the specially prepared tools will find themselves exhausted, famished, and dehydrated once they actually stop working. If they don't take regular breaks, they might even accidentally work themselves to death! Pickwielder doesn't see this as a problem, but the miners prepared to risk using the magic tools and the strange aura demand premium rates. Coupled with the cost to make the special tools, this means that if the holder of the Eternal Shafts of Time wants to take advantage of the opportunity, they will need to pay well for doing so - effectively making this a ministry.

	A few people express concerns about this arrangement. Few can explain The Bronze Artisan's motivates - why is Estavus is suddenly keen to help the Varushkans out now? Others shrug and point out that making deals with "dark inhuman powers" does not always have to mean sovereigns.		A few people express concerns about this arrangement. Few can explain The Bronze Artisan's motivates - why is Estavus is suddenly keen to help the Varushkans out now? Others shrug and point out that making deals with "dark inhuman powers" does not always have to mean sovereigns.

Responsible1: /* Boyar of the Iron Roads */

2023-07-22T10:45:25Z

Boyar of the Iron Roads

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	* '''Offices would be established in settlements attached to the roads in each territory'''		* '''Offices would be established in settlements attached to the roads in each territory'''
	* '''The Boyar of the Iron Roads would be able to build ministries in Varushka that were appointed by Tally of the Votes'''		* '''The Boyar of the Iron Roads would be able to build ministries in Varushka that were appointed by Tally of the Votes'''
	Like playing pieces slotting into place, the statement of principle of Witold Stefanovic Petrov, the mandates of Vaclav Mladenovich Kosti, and ~~Amvis~~ Johan Merikovich, and Jared of the Suns of Couros, the Autumn enchantment, and the completion of the roads have all come at just the right time to encourage people across Varushka to think about trade and Prosperity. But also of Pride - Varushka prides itself on having the best miners and foresters in the Empire. More metal and measures come from Varushka than anywhere else, and people are justly proud of that. Yet there is a grumbling undercurrent that points out that Varushka is always having to look outside its borders when it comes to doing things everyone knows are for the best. This is particularly true when it comes to establishing trade between vales - the need for the Senate to specifically approve each little commission is seen as unnecessary red tape. The solution is the ''Boyar of the Iron Roads'' - a Varushkan specifically responsible not only for keeping the Iron Roads working well, but for increasing the Prosperity and Pride of the entire nation.		Like playing pieces slotting into place, the statement of principle of Witold Stefanovic Petrov, the mandates of Vaclav Mladenovich Kosti, and Amris Johan Merikovich, and Jared of the Suns of Couros, the Autumn enchantment, and the completion of the roads have all come at just the right time to encourage people across Varushka to think about trade and Prosperity. But also of Pride - Varushka prides itself on having the best miners and foresters in the Empire. More metal and measures come from Varushka than anywhere else, and people are justly proud of that. Yet there is a grumbling undercurrent that points out that Varushka is always having to look outside its borders when it comes to doing things everyone knows are for the best. This is particularly true when it comes to establishing trade between vales - the need for the Senate to specifically approve each little commission is seen as unnecessary red tape. The solution is the ''Boyar of the Iron Roads'' - a Varushkan specifically responsible not only for keeping the Iron Roads working well, but for increasing the Prosperity and Pride of the entire nation.

	A Boyar traditionally looks after a single vale, but here the Varushkans would be choosing someone whose job was to look after the vital paths that ran between the vales. Five offices would need to be built, one in each of the five territories linked by the roads. They would need to be in settlements, attached to the Iron Roads, but which five were chosen would be a [[Commission#Necessary_Details\|necessary details]] selected by whoever raised the motion to build the offices.		A Boyar traditionally looks after a single vale, but here the Varushkans would be choosing someone whose job was to look after the vital paths that ran between the vales. Five offices would need to be built, one in each of the five territories linked by the roads. They would need to be in settlements, attached to the Iron Roads, but which five were chosen would be a [[Commission#Necessary_Details\|necessary details]] selected by whoever raised the motion to build the offices.

Rafferty: /* Northern Prosperity */

2023-07-21T09:56:50Z

Northern Prosperity

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	* '''Developments in Otkodov have seen changes to how the northern trade routes operate'''		* '''Developments in Otkodov have seen changes to how the northern trade routes operate'''
	* '''Establishment of the Temeschwar Mana Exchange has impacted the other partners in the Trade Network'''		* '''Establishment of the Temeschwar Mana Exchange has impacted the other partners in the Trade Network'''
	It is not just the Varushkans themselves who have benefitted from the increased trade the Iron Roads bring. Merchants across the north have been given unprecedented access to the wealthy [[mine\|mines]] and [[forest\|forests]] of Varushka, which is very good news for the [[Northern trade network]]. ~~Five~~ of the component ministries ([[Bonesetter of Torfast Trading Post\|Torfast Trading Post]] in [[Skarsind]], [[Broker of Treji Wayhouse\|Treji Wayhouse]] in [[Hercynia]], [[Northbound Trademaster\|Northbound Trade]] in [[Temeschwar]], and [[Kalpaheim Tradeholder]] in [[Hahnmark]]) now have increased opportunities to purchase goods from Varushkan merchants. The [[Custodian of the Assayer's Guild]] has also found a significant increase in the number of traders bringing fine metals through Karov to be weighed and stamped especially now the woods of Metri are once again safe to travel.		It is not just the Varushkans themselves who have benefitted from the increased trade the Iron Roads bring. Merchants across the north have been given unprecedented access to the wealthy [[mine\|mines]] and [[forest\|forests]] of Varushka, which is very good news for the [[Northern trade network]]. Four of the component ministries ([[Bonesetter of Torfast Trading Post\|Torfast Trading Post]] in [[Skarsind]], [[Broker of Treji Wayhouse\|Treji Wayhouse]] in [[Hercynia]], [[Northbound Trademaster\|Northbound Trade]] in [[Temeschwar]], and [[Kalpaheim Tradeholder]] in [[Hahnmark]]) now have increased opportunities to purchase goods from Varushkan merchants. The [[Custodian of the Assayer's Guild]] has also found a significant increase in the number of traders bringing fine metals through Karov to be weighed and stamped especially now the woods of Metri are once again safe to travel.

	The result has been an additional purchase rank on the eastern trade route for the [[Bonesetter of Torfast Trading Post]]; an additional ministry for each of the other four non-Varushkan ministries giving them the opportunity to invest in Varushkan goods; and an additional ministry track for the Custodian of the Assayer's Guild allowing them to purchase even more metal from the miners and wagon-raiders of the eastern nation.		The result has been an additional purchase rank on the eastern trade route for the [[Bonesetter of Torfast Trading Post]]; an additional ministry for each of the other four non-Varushkan ministries giving them the opportunity to invest in Varushkan goods; and an additional ministry track for the Custodian of the Assayer's Guild allowing them to purchase even more metal from the miners and wagon-raiders of the eastern nation.

	This burst of Varushkan prosperity comes at the same time as notable changes to trade with the [[orc\|orcs]] of [[Otkodov]]. The establishment of the [[Construct Temeschwar Otkodov Mana Exchange\|new mana exchange]] in [[Temeschwar]] has seen more Thule orcs visiting the city there and selling their mana reserves to the [[Keeper of the Tome]], at the expense of the Temeschwari's other trading partners. Just as importantly, as the Summer Solstice rolls around, there has been a shift in emphasis for the Thule visiting the Imperial markets. After negotiations with the [[Ambassador to Otkodov]] during the Spring Equinox, they have begun trading their crystal mana not for measures and ingots, but for money with which to purchase large amounts of food to send north.		This burst of Varushkan prosperity comes at the same time as notable changes to trade with the [[orc\|orcs]] of [[Otkodov]]. The establishment of the [[Construct Temeschwar Otkodov Mana Exchange\|new mana exchange]] in [[Temeschwar]] has seen more Thule orcs visiting the city there and selling their mana reserves to the [[Keeper of the Tome]], at the expense of the Temeschwari's other trading partners. Just as importantly, as the Summer Solstice rolls around, there has been a shift in emphasis for the Thule visiting the Imperial markets. After negotiations with the [[Ambassador to Otkodov]] during the Spring Equinox, they have begun trading their crystal mana not for measures and ingots, but for money with which to purchase large amounts of food to send north.

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	<tr><td>'''Commission Type: '''[[Folly]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Commission Type: '''[[Folly]]</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Location:''' Corota, Karov</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Location:''' Corota, Karov</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 10 white granite, ~~20 Crowns~~, three months to complete</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 10 white granite, 30 crowns, three months to complete</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect:'''Establishes a ministry allowing the holder of the Eternal Shafts of Time to purchase additional mithril</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Effect:'''Establishes a ministry allowing the holder of the Eternal Shafts of Time to purchase additional mithril</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Opportunity:''' This commission has required elements; if any are not all fulfilled the commission does nothing</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Opportunity:''' This commission has required elements; if any are not all fulfilled the commission does nothing</td></tr>
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	<tr><td>'''Commission Type: '''[[Folly]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Commission Type: '''[[Folly]]</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Location:''' Brez, Volodmartz</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Location:''' Brez, Volodmartz</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 10 weirwood, 20 crowns, three months to complete</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 10 weirwood, 30 crowns, three months to complete</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Establishes a ministry allowing the holder of the Granites of ~~Veltsgorks~~ to purchase additional white granite</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Establishes a ministry allowing the holder of the Granites of Veltsgorsk to purchase additional white granite</td></tr>
	</table></div>		</table></div>
	* '''The Inn of the Granite Stag could be established in Veltsgorsk at the base of the mountains of Brez'''		* '''The Inn of the Granite Stag could be established in Veltsgorsk at the base of the mountains of Brez'''
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	<tr><td>'''Commission Type: '''[[Ministry]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Commission Type: '''[[Ministry]]</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Location:''' Triosk, in Livardz, Volodmartz</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Location:''' Triosk, in Livardz, Volodmartz</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 16 mithril, 4 thrones, three months to complete</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 16 mithril, 6 thrones, three months to complete</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect: ''' Creates the title of Overseer of Veresk</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Effect: ''' Creates the title of Overseer of Veresk</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Opportunity: ''' This commission has required elements; if any are not all fulfilled the commission does nothing</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Opportunity: ''' This commission has required elements; if any are not all fulfilled the commission does nothing</td></tr>
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	<tr><td>30 crowns</td><td>9 ingots each of green iron, orichalcum, tempest jade and weltsilver</td></tr>		<tr><td>30 crowns</td><td>9 ingots each of green iron, orichalcum, tempest jade and weltsilver</td></tr>
	<tr><td>60 crowns</td><td>12 ingots each of green iron, orichalcum, tempest jade and weltsilver, and one ring of ilium</td></tr></table></div>		<tr><td>60 crowns</td><td>12 ingots each of green iron, orichalcum, tempest jade and weltsilver, and one ring of ilium</td></tr></table></div>
	* '''The Eagle and Stag Exchange require a commission, 16 wains of mithril, 4 thrones in labour costs, and three months to complete'''		* '''The Eagle and Stag Exchange require a commission, 16 wains of mithril, 6 thrones in labour costs, and three months to complete'''
	* '''Once complete this would create an Imperial title that has the power to purchase metals from across Varushka'''		* '''Once complete this would create an Imperial title that has the power to purchase metals from across Varushka'''
	* '''This is an opportunity; there are several restrictions on where the commission may be built and the nature of the title it creates'''		* '''This is an opportunity; there are several restrictions on where the commission may be built and the nature of the title it creates'''
	* '''This opportunity remains available until the end of the Autumn Equinox 385YE'''		* '''This opportunity remains available until the end of the Autumn Equinox 385YE'''
	For over a decade the town of [[Volodmartz#Triosk\|Triosk]] in [[Volodmartz]] was at the frontier of the war with the [[Thule]] in [[Karsk]]. When peace was forged, the town settled down again, becoming something of a crossroads for ~~travelers~~ from the eastern vales, and from [[Karov]] to the south and [[Miekarova]] to the west. It was also a popular destination for miners and [[Varushka_military_concerns#Wagon_Raiders_and_Sell_Swords\|wagon raiders]] keen to find markets for the metals and minerals they extracted from the mountains of Brez and [[Volodmartz#Opascari\|Opascari]]. Even before the completion of the Iron Roads it was a bustling, prosperous settlement. Now, however, with the wave of Prosperity breaking across Varushka, it has a chance to become something else.		For over a decade the town of [[Volodmartz#Triosk\|Triosk]] in [[Volodmartz]] was at the frontier of the war with the [[Thule]] in [[Karsk]]. When peace was forged, the town settled down again, becoming something of a crossroads for travellers from the eastern vales, and from [[Karov]] to the south and [[Miekarova]] to the west. It was also a popular destination for miners and [[Varushka_military_concerns#Wagon_Raiders_and_Sell_Swords\|wagon raiders]] keen to find markets for the metals and minerals they extracted from the mountains of Brez and [[Volodmartz#Opascari\|Opascari]]. Even before the completion of the Iron Roads it was a bustling, prosperous settlement. Now, however, with the wave of Prosperity breaking across Varushka, it has a chance to become something else.

	The current boyar of Triosk is ''Sobiebor Uniewitov Nevlev'', and while young they are known to possess a fierce [[Pride]] not only in the people of their vale, but in the strength of Varushka's miners. More than any other nation, claims Sobiebor, the miners of Varushka must face constant dangers. Not only from the earth they work, but from the dark creatures that call the cursed hills and mountain slopes their home. Inspired by the words of the National Assembly, Sobiebor has taken counsel with the wise ones not only from Triosk, but from vales across the northern regions. With their help he has drawn up designs that would see the derelict remains of the old barracks - no longer needed now that Karsk has been reclaimed - repurposed into the '''Eagle and Stag Exchange'''. The plan is to establish a market and exchange, similar to those growing up across the eastern territories, dedicated to supporting those involved in exploiting the boundless mineral wealth of Varushka. Given Triosk's central position, it could draw traders from across the nation eager to buy and sell iron and copper ore, stone, and ingots of the [[Materials#Metals\|magical metals]], as well as mine owners looking to recruit miners, or secure the finest-quality tools and building materials.		The current boyar of Triosk is ''Sobiebor Uniewitov Nevlev'', and while young they are known to possess a fierce [[Pride]] not only in the people of their vale, but in the strength of Varushka's miners. More than any other nation, claims Sobiebor, the miners of Varushka must face constant dangers. Not only from the earth they work, but from the dark creatures that call the cursed hills and mountain slopes their home. Inspired by the words of the National Assembly, Sobiebor has taken counsel with the wise ones not only from Triosk, but from vales across the northern regions. With their help he has drawn up designs that would see the derelict remains of the old barracks - no longer needed now that Karsk has been reclaimed - repurposed into the '''Eagle and Stag Exchange'''. The plan is to establish a market and exchange, similar to those growing up across the eastern territories, dedicated to supporting those involved in exploiting the boundless mineral wealth of Varushka. Given Triosk's central position, it could draw traders from across the nation eager to buy and sell iron and copper ore, stone, and ingots of the [[Materials#Metals\|magical metals]], as well as mine owners looking to recruit miners, or secure the finest-quality tools and building materials.