Drumbeat of war - Revision history

Twiggy at 18:44, 9 March 2026

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	That will inevitably result in turmoil in the nation. There is no way that the Empire can successfully spread the Way to Asavea without inciting a rebellion against the rule of the Plenum and the priesthood. If the Empire can commit to supporting that rebellion when it comes, then it will succeed, but the costs will be huge. The rebels will have nothing and will need hundreds of wains of [[mithril]] and [[weirwood]] to arm themselves. If that happens, then it is possible the Plenum will be forced to agree terms with the rebels or else be overthrown.		That will inevitably result in turmoil in the nation. There is no way that the Empire can successfully spread the Way to Asavea without inciting a rebellion against the rule of the Plenum and the priesthood. If the Empire can commit to supporting that rebellion when it comes, then it will succeed, but the costs will be huge. The rebels will have nothing and will need hundreds of wains of [[mithril]] and [[weirwood]] to arm themselves. If that happens, then it is possible the Plenum will be forced to agree terms with the rebels or else be overthrown.

	If the Imperial prognosticators can see that fate, so can the magicians and priests who serve the Plenum. Their ambassador, ''Lady ~~Madriana~~ of the Blue Stones'', has been clear that attempting to spread the Way to their lands is considered to be a direct attack on the rule of the Plenum. They have responded with limited aid and support for the Grendel - but the greater the threat posed by Imperial missionaries, the harder the Plenum will fight back.		If the Imperial prognosticators can see that fate, so can the magicians and priests who serve the Plenum. Their ambassador, ''Lady Madrianna of the Blue Stones'', has been clear that attempting to spread the Way to their lands is considered to be a direct attack on the rule of the Plenum. They have responded with limited aid and support for the Grendel - but the greater the threat posed by Imperial missionaries, the harder the Plenum will fight back.

	The Asaveans are not a minor power like the Grendel or the Jotun. Precise calculations are difficult, but Imperial civil servants estimate they have as many as two dozen navies and a dozen armies. They can't easily bring that force to bear directly against the Empire, not least because their forces are required to defend their own lands, just as the Empire's forces are, but a rebellion against the rule of the Plenum is an existential threat to their rule. The Empire must expect them to respond accordingly - the Asavean warships currently in the Bay of Catazar are the tip of the iceberg in terms of what they can offer to help the Empire's enemies.		The Asaveans are not a minor power like the Grendel or the Jotun. Precise calculations are difficult, but Imperial civil servants estimate they have as many as two dozen navies and a dozen armies. They can't easily bring that force to bear directly against the Empire, not least because their forces are required to defend their own lands, just as the Empire's forces are, but a rebellion against the rule of the Plenum is an existential threat to their rule. The Empire must expect them to respond accordingly - the Asavean warships currently in the Bay of Catazar are the tip of the iceberg in terms of what they can offer to help the Empire's enemies.
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	===A Long Enough Lever===		===A Long Enough Lever===
	* '''The Assembly of Loyalty could urge the virtuous to consider other ways to support the spread of the Way in Asavea'''		* '''The Assembly of Loyalty could urge the virtuous to consider other ways to support the spread of the Way in Asavea'''
	Many priests are watching the Loyalty assembly with interest. The statement of principle proposed by Sufyan i Zuhri i Erigo attracts interest not only among priests of Loyalty, but pilgrims across the Empire. While there are grand plans to support the missionary efforts, the Freeborn's statement intrigues some of those most committed to the idea of finding other ways to help the sects in Asavea.		Many priests are watching the Loyalty assembly with interest. The statement of principle proposed by Sufyan i Zuhri i Erigo attracts interest not only among priests of Loyalty, but pilgrims across the Empire. While there are grand plans to support the missionary efforts, the Freeborn's statement intrigues some of those most committed to the idea of finding other ways to help the sects in Asavea.

	The Assembly of Loyalty could support the following mandate:		The Assembly of Loyalty could support the following mandate:

Twiggy at 17:04, 12 February 2026

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	==Warships and Mercenaries==		==Warships and Mercenaries==
	* '''Asavean mercenaries are supporting the Grendel in the Bay of Catazar'''		* '''Asavean mercenaries are supporting the Grendel in the Bay of Catazar'''
	Since declaring war on the Empire, the Asavean Plenum has sent three great warships to the Bay of Catazar: Balo's Grace, Leaping Bull, and Wind Tamer. Each of these massive ships, and the smaller vessels that support it, is a significant threat ('''OOC Note:''' Equivalent to 1000 strength when supporting a navy). They have been identified supporting the Grendel navies in [[Madruga]], but they are also capable of independent action. For example, they were also responsible for destroying the Isle of Osseini, and the corsair town of Shantarim; if rumour is to be believed they did so at the behest of Governor Rahab of Feroz. There are also Asavean troops fighting alongside the Grendel - both [[army qualities#Mercenary\|mercenary]] companies with the Bone ~~Nautilius~~ and smaller warbands supporting other armies.		Since declaring war on the Empire, the Asavean Plenum has sent three great warships to the Bay of Catazar: Balo's Grace, Leaping Bull, and Wind Tamer. Each of these massive ships, and the smaller vessels that support it, is a significant threat ('''OOC Note:''' Equivalent to 1000 strength when supporting a navy). They have been identified supporting the Grendel navies in [[Madruga]], but they are also capable of independent action. For example, they were also responsible for destroying the Isle of Osseini, and the corsair town of Shantarim; if rumour is to be believed they did so at the behest of Governor Rahab of Feroz. There are also Asavean troops fighting alongside the Grendel - both [[army qualities#Mercenary\|mercenary]] companies with the Bone Nautilus and smaller warbands supporting other armies.

	News has recently reached the civil service that two more Asavean warships - Breath of Crimson and Foamdancer - have been spotted docked at [[Grendel#Dubhtraig\|Dubhtraig]], resupplying after their long journey east from the Archipelago. It appears the Plenum are taking their commitment to help the Broken Shore orcs in their war against the Empire very seriously.		News has recently reached the civil service that two more Asavean warships - Breath of Crimson and Foamdancer - have been spotted docked at [[Grendel#Dubhtraig\|Dubhtraig]], resupplying after their long journey east from the Archipelago. It appears the Plenum are taking their commitment to help the Broken Shore orcs in their war against the Empire very seriously.

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

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	Since then, the Asaveans have continued to offer direct military support to the Grendel, provided three powerful warships and their soldiers ('''OOC Note:''' represented by 3000 points of additional force). All their missives to the Empire had been consistent; they would not rest until they had burned an Imperial city, in revenge for Chalonsio, but it appears they had to wait for the [[Grendel]] before they could act. As soon as the [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Grendel_Autumn_383YE\|peace treaty]] with the [[orc\|orcs]] ended their warships [[A_beacon_of_smoke#Vengeance_As_A_Burning_Flame\|accompanied the Grendel in the assault on Siroc]], finally claiming their vengeance by firing the city.		Since then, the Asaveans have continued to offer direct military support to the Grendel, provided three powerful warships and their soldiers ('''OOC Note:''' represented by 3000 points of additional force). All their missives to the Empire had been consistent; they would not rest until they had burned an Imperial city, in revenge for Chalonsio, but it appears they had to wait for the [[Grendel]] before they could act. As soon as the [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Grendel_Autumn_383YE\|peace treaty]] with the [[orc\|orcs]] ended their warships [[A_beacon_of_smoke#Vengeance_As_A_Burning_Flame\|accompanied the Grendel in the assault on Siroc]], finally claiming their vengeance by firing the city.

	After the attack on Siroc, there was a brief attempt to explore a possible détente. The Asaveans confirmed they were prepared to consider a pathway to peace. The Plenum expected the [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]] to publicly accept their part in the destruction of Chalonsio with a clearly worded [[Senate motion\|motion]] that acknowledged that the Empire initiated hostilities and that they were to blame for what occurred since then. If that happened, they promised the Plenum would respond to that with a clear statement that they considered that the burning of Siroc was punishment enough for the Empire's mistakes and that they considered the matter settled. That could have opened a route to negotiate an end to the war.		After the attack on Siroc, there was a brief attempt to explore a possible détente. The Asaveans confirmed they were prepared to consider a pathway to peace. The Plenum expected the [[Senate]] to publicly accept their part in the destruction of Chalonsio with a clearly worded [[Senate motion\|motion]] that acknowledged that the Empire initiated hostilities and that they were to blame for what occurred since then. If that happened, they promised the Plenum would respond to that with a clear statement that they considered that the burning of Siroc was punishment enough for the Empire's mistakes and that they considered the matter settled. That could have opened a route to negotiate an end to the war.

	Any chance of success was dashed by the appearance in Asavea of [[Parts of speech\|scores of Imperial missionaries]] attempting to spread [[the Way]]. The Asaveans worship their own [[Asavean_Archipelago#Religion\|pantheon of gods]], and their priests play an important civil role in their society, somewhat reminiscent of the Empire's civil service. As a consequence, the Asaveans have viewed any attempt to spread the Way there as a direct attack on their society and they have responded with stark brutality, executing any missionaries they can catch. The situation is further complicated by the fact the Way is closely associated in the minds of most citizens with their enemies in Sumaah, and with the slave class, neither of which incline the average Asavean to welcome Imperial wayfarers.		Any chance of success was dashed by the appearance in Asavea of [[Parts of speech\|scores of Imperial missionaries]] attempting to spread [[the Way]]. The Asaveans worship their own [[Asavean_Archipelago#Religion\|pantheon of gods]], and their priests play an important civil role in their society, somewhat reminiscent of the Empire's civil service. As a consequence, the Asaveans have viewed any attempt to spread the Way there as a direct attack on their society and they have responded with stark brutality, executing any missionaries they can catch. The situation is further complicated by the fact the Way is closely associated in the minds of most citizens with their enemies in Sumaah, and with the slave class, neither of which incline the average Asavean to welcome Imperial wayfarers.

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

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	Since then, the Asaveans have continued to offer direct military support to the Grendel, provided three powerful warships and their soldiers ('''OOC Note:''' represented by 3000 points of additional force). All their missives to the Empire had been consistent; they would not rest until they had burned an Imperial city, in revenge for Chalonsio, but it appears they had to wait for the [[Grendel]] before they could act. As soon as the [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Grendel_Autumn_383YE\|peace treaty]] with the [[orc\|orcs]] ended their warships [[A_beacon_of_smoke#Vengeance_As_A_Burning_Flame\|accompanied the Grendel in the assault on Siroc]], finally claiming their vengeance by firing the city.		Since then, the Asaveans have continued to offer direct military support to the Grendel, provided three powerful warships and their soldiers ('''OOC Note:''' represented by 3000 points of additional force). All their missives to the Empire had been consistent; they would not rest until they had burned an Imperial city, in revenge for Chalonsio, but it appears they had to wait for the [[Grendel]] before they could act. As soon as the [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Grendel_Autumn_383YE\|peace treaty]] with the [[orc\|orcs]] ended their warships [[A_beacon_of_smoke#Vengeance_As_A_Burning_Flame\|accompanied the Grendel in the assault on Siroc]], finally claiming their vengeance by firing the city.

	After the attack on Siroc, there was a brief attempt to explore a possible détente. The Asaveans confirmed they were prepared to consider a pathway to peace. The Plenum expected the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]] to publicly accept their part in the destruction of Chalonsio with a clearly worded [[Senate motion\|motion]] that acknowledged that the Empire initiated hostilities and that they were to blame for what occurred since then. If that happened, they promised the Plenum would respond to that with a clear statement that they considered that the burning of Siroc was punishment enough for the Empire's mistakes and that they considered the matter settled. That could have opened a route to negotiate an end to the war.		After the attack on Siroc, there was a brief attempt to explore a possible détente. The Asaveans confirmed they were prepared to consider a pathway to peace. The Plenum expected the [[Senate\|Senate]] to publicly accept their part in the destruction of Chalonsio with a clearly worded [[Senate motion\|motion]] that acknowledged that the Empire initiated hostilities and that they were to blame for what occurred since then. If that happened, they promised the Plenum would respond to that with a clear statement that they considered that the burning of Siroc was punishment enough for the Empire's mistakes and that they considered the matter settled. That could have opened a route to negotiate an end to the war.

	Any chance of success was dashed by the appearance in Asavea of [[Parts of speech\|scores of Imperial missionaries]] attempting to spread [[the Way]]. The Asaveans worship their own [[Asavean_Archipelago#Religion\|pantheon of gods]], and their priests play an important civil role in their society, somewhat reminiscent of the Empire's civil service. As a consequence, the Asaveans have viewed any attempt to spread the Way there as a direct attack on their society and they have responded with stark brutality, executing any missionaries they can catch. The situation is further complicated by the fact the Way is closely associated in the minds of most citizens with their enemies in Sumaah, and with the slave class, neither of which incline the average Asavean to welcome Imperial wayfarers.		Any chance of success was dashed by the appearance in Asavea of [[Parts of speech\|scores of Imperial missionaries]] attempting to spread [[the Way]]. The Asaveans worship their own [[Asavean_Archipelago#Religion\|pantheon of gods]], and their priests play an important civil role in their society, somewhat reminiscent of the Empire's civil service. As a consequence, the Asaveans have viewed any attempt to spread the Way there as a direct attack on their society and they have responded with stark brutality, executing any missionaries they can catch. The situation is further complicated by the fact the Way is closely associated in the minds of most citizens with their enemies in Sumaah, and with the slave class, neither of which incline the average Asavean to welcome Imperial wayfarers.
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	==Now is Not the Time==		==Now is Not the Time==
	* '''The Senate may intervene to put a stop to missionaries preaching in Asavea'''		* '''The Senate may intervene to put a stop to missionaries preaching in Asavea'''
	As long as there are missionaries taking the Way to Asavea, openly supporting rebels and slaves and undermining the rule of the Plenum, there will be no opportunity for peace. The Asaveans will continue to escalate in the face of what would ultimately be an existential threat. It is unlikely to be popular, but the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] might choose to step in, if they judge that the threat to the Empire outweighs the ambition of the Imperial Synod.		As long as there are missionaries taking the Way to Asavea, openly supporting rebels and slaves and undermining the rule of the Plenum, there will be no opportunity for peace. The Asaveans will continue to escalate in the face of what would ultimately be an existential threat. It is unlikely to be popular, but the [[Senate]] might choose to step in, if they judge that the threat to the Empire outweighs the ambition of the Imperial Synod.

	The Empire could pass a law making it illegal to preach the Way in Asavea. This would be similar to a law such as the one criminalizing the sale of liao to the Iron Confederacy. If such a law were passed, it would bring an end to the involvement of the Imperial Synod in Asavea. A few missionaries might still take the trip to the Archipelago, but their impact will be negligible. Any future opportunities to support Asavean sects would be covert, limited in scope, and open anyone participating in them to prosecution.		The Empire could pass a law making it illegal to preach the Way in Asavea. This would be similar to a law such as the one criminalizing the sale of liao to the Iron Confederacy. If such a law were passed, it would bring an end to the involvement of the Imperial Synod in Asavea. A few missionaries might still take the trip to the Archipelago, but their impact will be negligible. Any future opportunities to support Asavean sects would be covert, limited in scope, and open anyone participating in them to prosecution.

Twiggy at 15:51, 10 October 2025

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	<ic>The top of the desk is a thin slab of blue and green marble flecked with gold. Everything is in its place, and a place for everything. Pens neatly in a beautiful ceramic holder; parchment pages nearly piled in a shallow box; a wickedly-sharp mother-of-pearl handled letter opener in exactly the right place.Lady Madrianna talks about assassins with a member of the Plenum.		<ic>The top of the desk is a thin slab of blue and green marble flecked with gold. Everything is in its place, and a place for everything. Pens neatly in a beautiful ceramic holder; parchment pages nearly piled in a shallow box; a wickedly-sharp mother-of-pearl handled letter opener in exactly the right place.Lady Madrianna talks about assassins with a member of the Plenum.

	The only thing that might be out of place is a high-sided oval plate, on which are piled a number of lapis lazuli stones. Smooth, round, they are rumoured to be impossible to count. Some peculiar little trinket that Lady Madrianna recovered from a sunken ruin near ~~Maracossa~~ in her youth, when she was more adventurous. The noise they make as she sifts through them idly is distracting to her guest - another benefit as far as the ambassador is concerned. In truth though she plays with them because doing so allows her to concentrate, when what she actually wants to do is shout at people for being so ''stupid''.		The only thing that might be out of place is a high-sided oval plate, on which are piled a number of lapis lazuli stones. Smooth, round, they are rumoured to be impossible to count. Some peculiar little trinket that Lady Madrianna recovered from a sunken ruin near Marracossa in her youth, when she was more adventurous. The noise they make as she sifts through them idly is distracting to her guest - another benefit as far as the ambassador is concerned. In truth though she plays with them because doing so allows her to concentrate, when what she actually wants to do is shout at people for being so ''stupid''.

	"Whose idea was it, to get the Twins involved," she asks. The woman on the other side of the desk stiffens, sits up straighter in her chair.		"Whose idea was it, to get the Twins involved," she asks. The woman on the other side of the desk stiffens, sits up straighter in her chair.

Rafferty at 09:04, 28 June 2025

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	<ic>The top of the desk is a thin slab of blue and green marble flecked with gold. Everything is in its place, and a place for everything. Pens neatly in a beautiful ceramic holder; parchment pages nearly piled in a shallow box; a wickedly-sharp mother-of-pearl handled letter opener in exactly the right place.Lady Madrianna talks about assassins with a member of the Plenum.		<ic>The top of the desk is a thin slab of blue and green marble flecked with gold. Everything is in its place, and a place for everything. Pens neatly in a beautiful ceramic holder; parchment pages nearly piled in a shallow box; a wickedly-sharp mother-of-pearl handled letter opener in exactly the right place.Lady Madrianna talks about assassins with a member of the Plenum.

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Hailmur: /* Resolution */

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Resolution

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	* '''The Highborn Assembly elected not to redirect resources from the Grand Inspiration of the Way in Bastion'''		* '''The Highborn Assembly elected not to redirect resources from the Grand Inspiration of the Way in Bastion'''
	* '''The Freeborn Assembly enacted a mandate to encourage ship captains to Smuggle the Way to Asavea'''		* '''The Freeborn Assembly enacted a mandate to encourage ship captains to Smuggle the Way to Asavea'''
			* '''The Conclave supported the Sevenfold Path in their effort to reach out to virtuous Asavean magicians'''
	* '''Any Imperial citizen can contribute resources to Anchor the Way in Asavea'''		* '''Any Imperial citizen can contribute resources to Anchor the Way in Asavea'''
	* '''The Plenum has responded by placing a bounty on ships trading with the Empire'''		* '''The Plenum has responded by placing a bounty on ships trading with the Empire'''
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	* '''Imperial ships trading with the Sumaah, Commonwealth, or Sarcophan gain one additional rank'''		* '''Imperial ships trading with the Sumaah, Commonwealth, or Sarcophan gain one additional rank'''

	The General Assembly elected to [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_12\|enact the mandate encouraging Imperial citizens to provide the pilgrims of Asavea with the support they need to Anchor the Way in Asavea]]. In addition, rather than attempt to expand the goals of the ~~missioanries~~ to include the whole world, they [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_12\|enacted the mandate to focus all efforts on Asavea]] for the time-being.		The General Assembly elected to [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_12\|enact the mandate encouraging Imperial citizens to provide the pilgrims of Asavea with the support they need to Anchor the Way in Asavea]]. In addition, rather than attempt to expand the goals of the missionaries to include the whole world, they [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_12\|enacted the mandate to focus all efforts on Asavea]] for the time being. The Conclave elected to support the [[Sevenfold Path]] in their call for the [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Asavea_and_the_Way\|order to do what they can to support the Way]].

	The Highborn Assembly [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_21\|elected to concentrate on the completion of the Grand Inspiration of the Way]], rather than redirect resources to Asavea. The Freeborn Assembly [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_73\|enacted the mandate to encourage ship captains to support efforts to take the Way to Asavea]]. Freeborn fleets can now take the opportunity to ''Smuggle the Way'' to Asavea - taking part in the efforts to ensure that priests can reach every part of Asavea safely.		The Highborn Assembly [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_21\|elected to concentrate on the completion of the Grand Inspiration of the Way]], rather than redirect resources to Asavea. The Freeborn Assembly [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_73\|enacted the mandate to encourage ship captains to support efforts to take the Way to Asavea]]. Freeborn fleets can now take the opportunity to ''Smuggle the Way'' to Asavea - taking part in the efforts to ensure that priests can reach every part of Asavea safely.

	The Asaveans made good on their threat to put a bounty on all ships bearing Imperial trade. Their ships are not yet willing to risk sailing the [[Bay of Catazar]] in force, but they pose a dangerous threat to any vessel outside these waters. As word of the bounty spreads, there are fewer and fewer vessels from Sumaash, Commonwealth, and Sarcophan merchant ships reaching Imperial ports. Some have been caught by the Asavean pirates, others are simply avoiding Imperial ports for now. The precipitous drop in trade has hit the [[Imperial treasury]] hard, with taxation down 62 ~~Thrones~~ each season. This loss is likely to endure as long as the attacks last.		The Asaveans made good on their threat to put a bounty on all ships bearing Imperial trade. Their ships are not yet willing to risk sailing the [[Bay of Catazar]] in force, but they pose a dangerous threat to any vessel outside these waters. As word of the bounty spreads, there are fewer and fewer vessels from Sumaash, Commonwealth, and Sarcophan merchant ships reaching Imperial ports. Some have been caught by the Asavean pirates, others are simply avoiding Imperial ports for now. The precipitous drop in trade has hit the [[Imperial treasury]] hard, with taxation down 62 thrones each season. This loss is likely to endure as long as the attacks last.

	The Imperial civil service estimates that the Plenum are paying upwards of a hundred thrones a season to damage Imperial trade in this way. There are also diplomatic costs with Sarcophan and the Commonwealth both of whom have protested the attacks.		The Imperial civil service estimates that the Plenum are paying upwards of a hundred thrones a season to damage Imperial trade in this way. There are also diplomatic costs with Sarcophan and the Commonwealth both of whom have protested the attacks.

	Imperial captains who run the gauntlet, are now finding there is high demand for Imperial goods in Sumaah, the Commonwealth, and the Sarcophan Delves due to the fall in trade. ('''OOC note:''' all Imperial fleets have gained the equivalent of a single rank when trading with these nations).		Imperial captains who run the gauntlet, are now finding there is high demand for Imperial goods in Sumaah, the Commonwealth, and the Sarcophan Delves due to the fall in trade. ('''OOC note:''' all Imperial fleets have gained the equivalent of a single rank when trading with these nations).

			Click ''Expand'' to see the list of contributions made to anchoring the Way in Asavea.
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Matt: /* Resolution */

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Resolution

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	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	* '''The General Assembly has enacted a mandate to provide the pilgrims of Asavea with the support they need'''		* '''The General Assembly has enacted a mandate to provide the pilgrims of Asavea with the support they need'''
			* '''The General Assembly has enacted a mandate to encourage missionaries to convert Asavea to the Way'''
	* '''The Highborn Assembly elected not to redirect resources from the Grand Inspiration of the Way in Bastion'''		* '''The Highborn Assembly elected not to redirect resources from the Grand Inspiration of the Way in Bastion'''
	* '''The Freeborn Assembly enacted a mandate to encourage ship captains to Smuggle the Way to Asavea'''		* '''The Freeborn Assembly enacted a mandate to encourage ship captains to Smuggle the Way to Asavea'''
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	* '''Imperial ships trading with the Sumaah, Commonwealth, or Sarcophan gain one additional rank'''		* '''Imperial ships trading with the Sumaah, Commonwealth, or Sarcophan gain one additional rank'''

	The General Assembly elected to [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_12\|enact the mandate encouraging Imperial citizens to provide the pilgrims of Asavea with the support they need to Anchor the Way in Asavea]]. ~~The Highborn Assembly~~ [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#~~Judgement_21~~\|~~elected~~ to ~~concentrate~~ on ~~the completion of the Grand Inspiration of the Way~~]]~~, rather than redirect resources to Asavea~~.		The General Assembly elected to [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_12\|enact the mandate encouraging Imperial citizens to provide the pilgrims of Asavea with the support they need to Anchor the Way in Asavea]]. In addition, rather than attempt to expand the goals of the missioanries to include the whole world, they [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_12\|enacted the mandate to focus all efforts on Asavea]] for the time-being.

	The Freeborn Assembly [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_73\|enacted the mandate to encourage ship captains to support efforts to take the Way to Asavea]]. Freeborn fleets can now take the opportunity to ''Smuggle the Way'' to Asavea - taking part in the efforts to ensure that priests can reach every part of Asavea safely.		The Highborn Assembly [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_21\|elected to concentrate on the completion of the Grand Inspiration of the Way]], rather than redirect resources to Asavea. The Freeborn Assembly [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_73\|enacted the mandate to encourage ship captains to support efforts to take the Way to Asavea]]. Freeborn fleets can now take the opportunity to ''Smuggle the Way'' to Asavea - taking part in the efforts to ensure that priests can reach every part of Asavea safely.

	The Asaveans made good on their threat to put a bounty on all ships bearing Imperial trade. Their ships are not yet willing to risk sailing the [[Bay of Catazar]] in force, but they pose a dangerous threat to any vessel outside these waters. As word of the bounty spreads, there are fewer and fewer vessels from Sumaash, Commonwealth, and Sarcophan merchant ships reaching Imperial ports. Some have been caught by the Asavean pirates, others are simply avoiding Imperial ports for now. The precipitous drop in trade has hit the [[Imperial treasury]] hard, with taxation down 62 Thrones each season. This loss is likely to endure as long as the attacks last.		The Asaveans made good on their threat to put a bounty on all ships bearing Imperial trade. Their ships are not yet willing to risk sailing the [[Bay of Catazar]] in force, but they pose a dangerous threat to any vessel outside these waters. As word of the bounty spreads, there are fewer and fewer vessels from Sumaash, Commonwealth, and Sarcophan merchant ships reaching Imperial ports. Some have been caught by the Asavean pirates, others are simply avoiding Imperial ports for now. The precipitous drop in trade has hit the [[Imperial treasury]] hard, with taxation down 62 Thrones each season. This loss is likely to endure as long as the attacks last.

Matt: /* Resolution */

2024-08-11T20:44:56Z

Resolution

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	The Asaveans made good on their threat to put a bounty on all ships bearing Imperial trade. Their ships are not yet willing to risk sailing the [[Bay of Catazar]] in force, but they pose a dangerous threat to any vessel outside these waters. As word of the bounty spreads, there are fewer and fewer vessels from Sumaash, Commonwealth, and Sarcophan merchant ships reaching Imperial ports. Some have been caught by the Asavean pirates, others are simply avoiding Imperial ports for now. The precipitous drop in trade has hit the [[Imperial treasury]] hard, with taxation down 62 Thrones each season. This loss is likely to endure as long as the attacks last.		The Asaveans made good on their threat to put a bounty on all ships bearing Imperial trade. Their ships are not yet willing to risk sailing the [[Bay of Catazar]] in force, but they pose a dangerous threat to any vessel outside these waters. As word of the bounty spreads, there are fewer and fewer vessels from Sumaash, Commonwealth, and Sarcophan merchant ships reaching Imperial ports. Some have been caught by the Asavean pirates, others are simply avoiding Imperial ports for now. The precipitous drop in trade has hit the [[Imperial treasury]] hard, with taxation down 62 Thrones each season. This loss is likely to endure as long as the attacks last.

			The Imperial civil service estimates that the Plenum are paying upwards of a hundred thrones a season to damage Imperial trade in this way. There are also diplomatic costs with Sarcophan and the Commonwealth both of whom have protested the attacks.

	Imperial captains who run the gauntlet, are now finding there is high demand for Imperial goods in Sumaah, the Commonwealth, and the Sarcophan Delves due to the fall in trade. ('''OOC note:''' all Imperial fleets have gained the equivalent of a single rank when trading with these nations).		Imperial captains who run the gauntlet, are now finding there is high demand for Imperial goods in Sumaah, the Commonwealth, and the Sarcophan Delves due to the fall in trade. ('''OOC note:''' all Imperial fleets have gained the equivalent of a single rank when trading with these nations).

	The bounties are effective but expensive. The Imperial civil service estimates that the Plenum are paying upwards of a hundred thrones a season to damage Imperial trade in this way. There are also diplomatic costs with Sarcophan and the Commonwealth both of whom have protested the attacks.

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Resolution

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	The Freeborn Assembly [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_73\|enacted the mandate to encourage ship captains to support efforts to take the Way to Asavea]]. Freeborn fleets can now take the opportunity to ''Smuggle the Way'' to Asavea - taking part in the efforts to ensure that priests can reach every part of Asavea safely.		The Freeborn Assembly [[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_73\|enacted the mandate to encourage ship captains to support efforts to take the Way to Asavea]]. Freeborn fleets can now take the opportunity to ''Smuggle the Way'' to Asavea - taking part in the efforts to ensure that priests can reach every part of Asavea safely.

	The Asaveans made good on their threat to put a bounty on all ships bearing Imperial trade. Their ships are not yet willing to risk sailing the [[Bay of Catazar]] in force, but they ~~now~~ pose a dangerous threat to any vessel outside these waters ~~intent on Imperial trade~~. As word of the bounty spreads, there are fewer and fewer vessels from Sumaash, Commonwealth, and Sarcophan merchant ships reaching Imperial ports. Some have been caught by the Asavean pirates, others are simply avoiding Imperial ports for now. The precipitous drop in trade has hit the [[Imperial treasury]] hard, with taxation down 62 Thrones each season~~, as a result~~. This loss is likely to endure as long as the attacks last.		The Asaveans made good on their threat to put a bounty on all ships bearing Imperial trade. Their ships are not yet willing to risk sailing the [[Bay of Catazar]] in force, but they pose a dangerous threat to any vessel outside these waters. As word of the bounty spreads, there are fewer and fewer vessels from Sumaash, Commonwealth, and Sarcophan merchant ships reaching Imperial ports. Some have been caught by the Asavean pirates, others are simply avoiding Imperial ports for now. The precipitous drop in trade has hit the [[Imperial treasury]] hard, with taxation down 62 Thrones each season. This loss is likely to endure as long as the attacks last.

	~~It is an ill wind that blows nobody any good however. Brave~~ Imperial captains who ~~dare to~~ run the gauntlet ~~of Asavean pirates~~, are now finding there is high demand for Imperial goods in Sumaah, the Commonwealth, and the Sarcophan Delves due to the fall in trade. ('''OOC note:''' all Imperial fleets have gained the equivalent of a single rank when trading with these nations).		Imperial captains who run the gauntlet, are now finding there is high demand for Imperial goods in Sumaah, the Commonwealth, and the Sarcophan Delves due to the fall in trade. ('''OOC note:''' all Imperial fleets have gained the equivalent of a single rank when trading with these nations).

	The bounties are effective but expensive. The Imperial civil service estimates that the Plenum are paying upwards of a hundred thrones a season to damage Imperial trade in this way. There are also diplomatic costs with Sarcophan and the Commonwealth both of whom have protested the attacks.		The bounties are effective but expensive. The Imperial civil service estimates that the Plenum are paying upwards of a hundred thrones a season to damage Imperial trade in this way. There are also diplomatic costs with Sarcophan and the Commonwealth both of whom have protested the attacks.

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	Since then, the Asaveans have continued to offer direct military support to the Grendel, provided three powerful warships and their soldiers ('''OOC Note:''' represented by 3000 points of additional force). All their missives to the Empire had been consistent; they would not rest until they had burned an Imperial city, in revenge for Chalonsio, but it appears they had to wait for the [[Grendel]] before they could act. As soon as the [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Grendel_Autumn_383YE\|peace treaty]] with the [[orc\|orcs]] ended their warships [[A_beacon_of_smoke#Vengeance_As_A_Burning_Flame\|accompanied the Grendel in the assault on Siroc]], finally claiming their vengeance by firing the city.		Since then, the Asaveans have continued to offer direct military support to the Grendel, provided three powerful warships and their soldiers ('''OOC Note:''' represented by 3000 points of additional force). All their missives to the Empire had been consistent; they would not rest until they had burned an Imperial city, in revenge for Chalonsio, but it appears they had to wait for the [[Grendel]] before they could act. As soon as the [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Grendel_Autumn_383YE\|peace treaty]] with the [[orc\|orcs]] ended their warships [[A_beacon_of_smoke#Vengeance_As_A_Burning_Flame\|accompanied the Grendel in the assault on Siroc]], finally claiming their vengeance by firing the city.

	After the attack on Siroc, there was a brief attempt to explore a possible détente. The Asaveans confirmed they were prepared to consider a pathway to peace. The Plenum expected the [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]] to publicly accept their part in the destruction of Chalonsio with a clearly worded [[Senate motion\|motion]] that acknowledged that the Empire initiated hostilities and that they were to blame for what occurred since then. If that happened, they promised the Plenum would respond to that with a clear statement that they considered that the burning of Siroc was punishment enough for the Empire's mistakes and that they considered the matter settled. That could have opened a route to negotiate an end to the war.		After the attack on Siroc, there was a brief attempt to explore a possible détente. The Asaveans confirmed they were prepared to consider a pathway to peace. The Plenum expected the [[Senate]] to publicly accept their part in the destruction of Chalonsio with a clearly worded [[Senate motion\|motion]] that acknowledged that the Empire initiated hostilities and that they were to blame for what occurred since then. If that happened, they promised the Plenum would respond to that with a clear statement that they considered that the burning of Siroc was punishment enough for the Empire's mistakes and that they considered the matter settled. That could have opened a route to negotiate an end to the war.

	Any chance of success was dashed by the appearance in Asavea of [[Parts of speech\|scores of Imperial missionaries]] attempting to spread [[the Way]]. The Asaveans worship their own [[Asavean_Archipelago#Religion\|pantheon of gods]], and their priests play an important civil role in their society, somewhat reminiscent of the Empire's civil service. As a consequence, the Asaveans have viewed any attempt to spread the Way there as a direct attack on their society and they have responded with stark brutality, executing any missionaries they can catch. The situation is further complicated by the fact the Way is closely associated in the minds of most citizens with their enemies in Sumaah, and with the slave class, neither of which incline the average Asavean to welcome Imperial wayfarers.		Any chance of success was dashed by the appearance in Asavea of [[Parts of speech\|scores of Imperial missionaries]] attempting to spread [[the Way]]. The Asaveans worship their own [[Asavean_Archipelago#Religion\|pantheon of gods]], and their priests play an important civil role in their society, somewhat reminiscent of the Empire's civil service. As a consequence, the Asaveans have viewed any attempt to spread the Way there as a direct attack on their society and they have responded with stark brutality, executing any missionaries they can catch. The situation is further complicated by the fact the Way is closely associated in the minds of most citizens with their enemies in Sumaah, and with the slave class, neither of which incline the average Asavean to welcome Imperial wayfarers.