Emperor Walter - Revision history

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	Almost from the beginning, his tenure on [[the Throne]] was ill-starred. The Empire was still enduring a period of Senate corruption and [[~~Synod\|~~Synod]] introspection, with a [[Military Council]] still divided by the disasters of [[Empress Giselle\|Giselle's]] reign and the failures of [[Emperor Hugh]]. Walter had campaigned as a man who could turn Imperial fortunes around by treating the Empire like a business - and it soon became apparent that he intended to do exactly that. He instructed the [[Conclave]] to sever all ties with [[eternal\|eternals]] who could not "''do something for the Empire''"... which led many eternals to pre-emptively cut ties with the Conclave.		Almost from the beginning, his tenure on [[the Throne]] was ill-starred. The Empire was still enduring a period of Senate corruption and [[Synod]] introspection, with a [[Military Council]] still divided by the disasters of [[Empress Giselle\|Giselle's]] reign and the failures of [[Emperor Hugh]]. Walter had campaigned as a man who could turn Imperial fortunes around by treating the Empire like a business - and it soon became apparent that he intended to do exactly that. He instructed the [[Conclave]] to sever all ties with [[eternal\|eternals]] who could not "''do something for the Empire''"... which led many eternals to pre-emptively cut ties with the Conclave.

	The Military Council were appraised of The Throne's objectives - with the clear understanding that these military goals would provide the most certain financial benefits to the Empire. This unorthodox approach was not especially popular with the competing national interests expressed in the chamber - something that Walter seemed largely unprepared for. Although he generally avoided public speaking, he tried to browbeat [[general\|generals]] in person - arguing over and over for the financial logic of his plans.		The Military Council were appraised of The Throne's objectives - with the clear understanding that these military goals would provide the most certain financial benefits to the Empire. This unorthodox approach was not especially popular with the competing national interests expressed in the chamber - something that Walter seemed largely unprepared for. Although he generally avoided public speaking, he tried to browbeat [[general\|generals]] in person - arguing over and over for the financial logic of his plans.

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

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	====Reign====		====Reign====
	Almost from the beginning, his tenure on [[the Throne]] was ill-starred. The Empire was still enduring a period of Senate corruption and [[Synod\|Synod]] introspection, with a [[Military Council]] still divided by the disasters of [[Empress Giselle\|Giselle's]] reign and the failures of [[Emperor Hugh]]. Walter had campaigned as a man who could turn Imperial fortunes around by treating the Empire like a business - and it soon became apparent that he intended to do exactly that. He instructed the [[~~Conclave\|~~Conclave]] to sever all ties with [[eternal\|eternals]] who could not "''do something for the Empire''"... which led many eternals to pre-emptively cut ties with the Conclave.		Almost from the beginning, his tenure on [[the Throne]] was ill-starred. The Empire was still enduring a period of Senate corruption and [[Synod\|Synod]] introspection, with a [[Military Council]] still divided by the disasters of [[Empress Giselle\|Giselle's]] reign and the failures of [[Emperor Hugh]]. Walter had campaigned as a man who could turn Imperial fortunes around by treating the Empire like a business - and it soon became apparent that he intended to do exactly that. He instructed the [[Conclave]] to sever all ties with [[eternal\|eternals]] who could not "''do something for the Empire''"... which led many eternals to pre-emptively cut ties with the Conclave.

	The Military Council were appraised of The Throne's objectives - with the clear understanding that these military goals would provide the most certain financial benefits to the Empire. This unorthodox approach was not especially popular with the competing national interests expressed in the chamber - something that Walter seemed largely unprepared for. Although he generally avoided public speaking, he tried to browbeat [[general\|generals]] in person - arguing over and over for the financial logic of his plans.		The Military Council were appraised of The Throne's objectives - with the clear understanding that these military goals would provide the most certain financial benefits to the Empire. This unorthodox approach was not especially popular with the competing national interests expressed in the chamber - something that Walter seemed largely unprepared for. Although he generally avoided public speaking, he tried to browbeat [[general\|generals]] in person - arguing over and over for the financial logic of his plans.

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

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	====Reign====		====Reign====
	Almost from the beginning, his tenure on [[the Throne]] was ill-starred. The Empire was still enduring a period of Senate corruption and [[Synod\|Synod]] introspection, with a [[~~Military Council\|~~Military Council]] still divided by the disasters of [[Empress Giselle\|Giselle's]] reign and the failures of [[Emperor Hugh]]. Walter had campaigned as a man who could turn Imperial fortunes around by treating the Empire like a business - and it soon became apparent that he intended to do exactly that. He instructed the [[Conclave\|Conclave]] to sever all ties with [[eternal\|eternals]] who could not "''do something for the Empire''"... which led many eternals to pre-emptively cut ties with the Conclave.		Almost from the beginning, his tenure on [[the Throne]] was ill-starred. The Empire was still enduring a period of Senate corruption and [[Synod\|Synod]] introspection, with a [[Military Council]] still divided by the disasters of [[Empress Giselle\|Giselle's]] reign and the failures of [[Emperor Hugh]]. Walter had campaigned as a man who could turn Imperial fortunes around by treating the Empire like a business - and it soon became apparent that he intended to do exactly that. He instructed the [[Conclave\|Conclave]] to sever all ties with [[eternal\|eternals]] who could not "''do something for the Empire''"... which led many eternals to pre-emptively cut ties with the Conclave.

	The Military Council were appraised of The Throne's objectives - with the clear understanding that these military goals would provide the most certain financial benefits to the Empire. This unorthodox approach was not especially popular with the competing national interests expressed in the chamber - something that Walter seemed largely unprepared for. Although he generally avoided public speaking, he tried to browbeat [[general\|generals]] in person - arguing over and over for the financial logic of his plans.		The Military Council were appraised of The Throne's objectives - with the clear understanding that these military goals would provide the most certain financial benefits to the Empire. This unorthodox approach was not especially popular with the competing national interests expressed in the chamber - something that Walter seemed largely unprepared for. Although he generally avoided public speaking, he tried to browbeat [[general\|generals]] in person - arguing over and over for the financial logic of his plans.

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

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	====Reign====		====Reign====
	Almost from the beginning, his tenure on [[the Throne]] was ill-starred. The Empire was still enduring a period of Senate corruption and [[Synod\|Synod]] introspection, with a [[Military Council\|Military Council]] still divided by the disasters of [[Empress Giselle\|Giselle's]] reign and the failures of [[Emperor Hugh]]. Walter had campaigned as a man who could turn Imperial fortunes around by treating the Empire like a business - and it soon became apparent that he intended to do exactly that. He instructed the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave\|Conclave]] to sever all ties with [[eternal\|eternals]] who could not "''do something for the Empire''"... which led many eternals to pre-emptively cut ties with the Conclave.		Almost from the beginning, his tenure on [[the Throne]] was ill-starred. The Empire was still enduring a period of Senate corruption and [[Synod\|Synod]] introspection, with a [[Military Council\|Military Council]] still divided by the disasters of [[Empress Giselle\|Giselle's]] reign and the failures of [[Emperor Hugh]]. Walter had campaigned as a man who could turn Imperial fortunes around by treating the Empire like a business - and it soon became apparent that he intended to do exactly that. He instructed the [[Conclave\|Conclave]] to sever all ties with [[eternal\|eternals]] who could not "''do something for the Empire''"... which led many eternals to pre-emptively cut ties with the Conclave.

	The Military Council were appraised of The Throne's objectives - with the clear understanding that these military goals would provide the most certain financial benefits to the Empire. This unorthodox approach was not especially popular with the competing national interests expressed in the chamber - something that Walter seemed largely unprepared for. Although he generally avoided public speaking, he tried to browbeat [[general\|generals]] in person - arguing over and over for the financial logic of his plans.		The Military Council were appraised of The Throne's objectives - with the clear understanding that these military goals would provide the most certain financial benefits to the Empire. This unorthodox approach was not especially popular with the competing national interests expressed in the chamber - something that Walter seemed largely unprepared for. Although he generally avoided public speaking, he tried to browbeat [[general\|generals]] in person - arguing over and over for the financial logic of his plans.

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

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Text replacement - "[[Imperial Synod" to "[[Synod"

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	====Reign====		====Reign====
	Almost from the beginning, his tenure on [[the Throne]] was ill-starred. The Empire was still enduring a period of Senate corruption and [[~~Imperial~~ Synod\|Synod]] introspection, with a [[Military Council\|Military Council]] still divided by the disasters of [[Empress Giselle\|Giselle's]] reign and the failures of [[Emperor Hugh]]. Walter had campaigned as a man who could turn Imperial fortunes around by treating the Empire like a business - and it soon became apparent that he intended to do exactly that. He instructed the [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]] to sever all ties with [[eternal\|eternals]] who could not "''do something for the Empire''"... which led many eternals to pre-emptively cut ties with the Conclave.		Almost from the beginning, his tenure on [[the Throne]] was ill-starred. The Empire was still enduring a period of Senate corruption and [[Synod\|Synod]] introspection, with a [[Military Council\|Military Council]] still divided by the disasters of [[Empress Giselle\|Giselle's]] reign and the failures of [[Emperor Hugh]]. Walter had campaigned as a man who could turn Imperial fortunes around by treating the Empire like a business - and it soon became apparent that he intended to do exactly that. He instructed the [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]] to sever all ties with [[eternal\|eternals]] who could not "''do something for the Empire''"... which led many eternals to pre-emptively cut ties with the Conclave.

	The Military Council were appraised of The Throne's objectives - with the clear understanding that these military goals would provide the most certain financial benefits to the Empire. This unorthodox approach was not especially popular with the competing national interests expressed in the chamber - something that Walter seemed largely unprepared for. Although he generally avoided public speaking, he tried to browbeat [[general\|generals]] in person - arguing over and over for the financial logic of his plans.		The Military Council were appraised of The Throne's objectives - with the clear understanding that these military goals would provide the most certain financial benefits to the Empire. This unorthodox approach was not especially popular with the competing national interests expressed in the chamber - something that Walter seemed largely unprepared for. Although he generally avoided public speaking, he tried to browbeat [[general\|generals]] in person - arguing over and over for the financial logic of his plans.

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

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	If Walter had been content to retire on his wealth than his story would have ended there and he would soon have been forgotten. No matter how much wealth he gained, however, it never seemed to satisfy him. Some of his critics ascribe this failing to his [[Naga#Roleplaying_naga\|strong naga blood]], but the more even-handed point out that there is little need to look to [[lineage]] to explain someone who is discontent with what they have.		If Walter had been content to retire on his wealth than his story would have ended there and he would soon have been forgotten. No matter how much wealth he gained, however, it never seemed to satisfy him. Some of his critics ascribe this failing to his [[Naga#Roleplaying_naga\|strong naga blood]], but the more even-handed point out that there is little need to look to [[lineage]] to explain someone who is discontent with what they have.

	In 364YE he formed the Sweetroot Cartel with friends from the Marches, attracting investors from [[Varushka]], [[Highguard]] and [[the Brass Coast]]. From the outset the Cartel took an aggressive position in the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]] capturing five seats and driving up the prices of mithril and weirwood in the process. In the years that followed, Walter and his friends made huge profits but their aspirations for complete domination of the Bourse were stymied by two rival cartels - the Giacomi Carta of Sarvos, and the so-called Woolpack Concern of the Marches.		In 364YE he formed the Sweetroot Cartel with friends from the Marches, attracting investors from [[Varushka]], [[Highguard]] and [[the Brass Coast]]. From the outset the Cartel took an aggressive position in the [[Bourse]] capturing five seats and driving up the prices of mithril and weirwood in the process. In the years that followed, Walter and his friends made huge profits but their aspirations for complete domination of the Bourse were stymied by two rival cartels - the Giacomi Carta of Sarvos, and the so-called Woolpack Concern of the Marches.

	Apparently frustrated by this rivalry, he turned his attention to the [[Senate]]. In 368YE, following the death of [[Emperor Hugh]], he set his sights on the Imperial Throne. Friends were initially surprised - Walter had never seemed interested in politics - but he claimed to be driven by a desire to transform the Empire's finances. Campaigning on a platform of economic reforms, he slowly gathered support and made his bid in 371YE in the aftermath of the [[Thule]] conquest of [[Skarsind]].		Apparently frustrated by this rivalry, he turned his attention to the [[Senate]]. In 368YE, following the death of [[Emperor Hugh]], he set his sights on the Imperial Throne. Friends were initially surprised - Walter had never seemed interested in politics - but he claimed to be driven by a desire to transform the Empire's finances. Campaigning on a platform of economic reforms, he slowly gathered support and made his bid in 371YE in the aftermath of the [[Thule]] conquest of [[Skarsind]].

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

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	In 364YE he formed the Sweetroot Cartel with friends from the Marches, attracting investors from [[Varushka]], [[Highguard]] and [[the Brass Coast]]. From the outset the Cartel took an aggressive position in the [[Imperial Bourse]] capturing five seats and driving up the prices of mithril and weirwood in the process. In the years that followed, Walter and his friends made huge profits but their aspirations for complete domination of the Bourse were stymied by two rival cartels - the Giacomi Carta of Sarvos, and the so-called Woolpack Concern of the Marches.		In 364YE he formed the Sweetroot Cartel with friends from the Marches, attracting investors from [[Varushka]], [[Highguard]] and [[the Brass Coast]]. From the outset the Cartel took an aggressive position in the [[Imperial Bourse]] capturing five seats and driving up the prices of mithril and weirwood in the process. In the years that followed, Walter and his friends made huge profits but their aspirations for complete domination of the Bourse were stymied by two rival cartels - the Giacomi Carta of Sarvos, and the so-called Woolpack Concern of the Marches.

	Apparently frustrated by this rivalry, he turned his attention to the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]]. In 368YE, following the death of [[Emperor Hugh]], he set his sights on the Imperial Throne. Friends were initially surprised - Walter had never seemed interested in politics - but he claimed to be driven by a desire to transform the Empire's finances. Campaigning on a platform of economic reforms, he slowly gathered support and made his bid in 371YE in the aftermath of the [[Thule]] conquest of [[Skarsind]].		Apparently frustrated by this rivalry, he turned his attention to the [[Senate]]. In 368YE, following the death of [[Emperor Hugh]], he set his sights on the Imperial Throne. Friends were initially surprised - Walter had never seemed interested in politics - but he claimed to be driven by a desire to transform the Empire's finances. Campaigning on a platform of economic reforms, he slowly gathered support and made his bid in 371YE in the aftermath of the [[Thule]] conquest of [[Skarsind]].

	One of his rivals, Bertolli Giacomi di Sarvos, of the Giacomi Carta, remarked of the election that it was "''the most expensive Throne ever sold''". Walter is alleged to have paid ''staggering'' sums of money as bribes to half the senators in the Empire. It was claimed he bought the elections of two Freeborn senators outright. It is impossible to know just how much money changed hands but the sums are believed to have run to thousands of thrones. It was rumoured that Walter had persuaded his entire cartel to back him - and that they had invested everything they had to put him on the Throne.		One of his rivals, Bertolli Giacomi di Sarvos, of the Giacomi Carta, remarked of the election that it was "''the most expensive Throne ever sold''". Walter is alleged to have paid ''staggering'' sums of money as bribes to half the senators in the Empire. It was claimed he bought the elections of two Freeborn senators outright. It is impossible to know just how much money changed hands but the sums are believed to have run to thousands of thrones. It was rumoured that Walter had persuaded his entire cartel to back him - and that they had invested everything they had to put him on the Throne.

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

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	====Reign====		====Reign====
	Almost from the beginning, his tenure on [[the Throne]] was ill-starred. The Empire was still enduring a period of Senate corruption and [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]] introspection, with a [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council\|Military Council]] still divided by the disasters of [[Empress Giselle\|Giselle's]] reign and the failures of [[Emperor Hugh]]. Walter had campaigned as a man who could turn Imperial fortunes around by treating the Empire like a business - and it soon became apparent that he intended to do exactly that. He instructed the [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]] to sever all ties with [[eternal\|eternals]] who could not "''do something for the Empire''"... which led many eternals to pre-emptively cut ties with the Conclave.		Almost from the beginning, his tenure on [[the Throne]] was ill-starred. The Empire was still enduring a period of Senate corruption and [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]] introspection, with a [[Military Council\|Military Council]] still divided by the disasters of [[Empress Giselle\|Giselle's]] reign and the failures of [[Emperor Hugh]]. Walter had campaigned as a man who could turn Imperial fortunes around by treating the Empire like a business - and it soon became apparent that he intended to do exactly that. He instructed the [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]] to sever all ties with [[eternal\|eternals]] who could not "''do something for the Empire''"... which led many eternals to pre-emptively cut ties with the Conclave.

	The Military Council were appraised of The Throne's objectives - with the clear understanding that these military goals would provide the most certain financial benefits to the Empire. This unorthodox approach was not especially popular with the competing national interests expressed in the chamber - something that Walter seemed largely unprepared for. Although he generally avoided public speaking, he tried to browbeat [[general\|generals]] in person - arguing over and over for the financial logic of his plans.		The Military Council were appraised of The Throne's objectives - with the clear understanding that these military goals would provide the most certain financial benefits to the Empire. This unorthodox approach was not especially popular with the competing national interests expressed in the chamber - something that Walter seemed largely unprepared for. Although he generally avoided public speaking, he tried to browbeat [[general\|generals]] in person - arguing over and over for the financial logic of his plans.

Twiggy: /* Early Life and Election */

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Early Life and Election

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	In 364YE he formed the Sweetroot Cartel with friends from the Marches, attracting investors from [[Varushka]], [[Highguard]] and [[the Brass Coast]]. From the outset the Cartel took an aggressive position in the [[Imperial Bourse]] capturing five seats and driving up the prices of mithril and weirwood in the process. In the years that followed, Walter and his friends made huge profits but their aspirations for complete domination of the Bourse were stymied by two rival cartels - the Giacomi Carta of Sarvos, and the so-called Woolpack Concern of the Marches.		In 364YE he formed the Sweetroot Cartel with friends from the Marches, attracting investors from [[Varushka]], [[Highguard]] and [[the Brass Coast]]. From the outset the Cartel took an aggressive position in the [[Imperial Bourse]] capturing five seats and driving up the prices of mithril and weirwood in the process. In the years that followed, Walter and his friends made huge profits but their aspirations for complete domination of the Bourse were stymied by two rival cartels - the Giacomi Carta of Sarvos, and the so-called Woolpack Concern of the Marches.

	Apparently frustrated by this rivalry, he turned his attention to the [[Imperial Senate]]. In 368YE, following the death of [[Emperor Hugh]], he set his sights on the Imperial Throne. Friends were initially surprised - Walter had never seemed interested in politics - but he claimed to be driven by a desire to transform the Empire's finances. Campaigning on a platform of economic reforms, he slowly gathered support and made his bid in in 371YE in the aftermath of the [[Thule]] conquest of [[Skarsind]].		Apparently frustrated by this rivalry, he turned his attention to the [[Imperial Senate]]. In 368YE, following the death of [[Emperor Hugh]], he set his sights on the Imperial Throne. Friends were initially surprised - Walter had never seemed interested in politics - but he claimed to be driven by a desire to transform the Empire's finances. Campaigning on a platform of economic reforms, he slowly gathered support and made his bid in 371YE in the aftermath of the [[Thule]] conquest of [[Skarsind]].

	One of his rivals, Bertolli Giacomi di Sarvos, of the Giacomi Carta, remarked of the election that it was "''the most expensive Throne ever sold''". Walter is alleged to have paid ''staggering'' sums of money as bribes to half the senators in the Empire. It was claimed he bought the elections of two Freeborn senators outright. It is impossible to know just how much money changed hands but the sums are believed to have run to thousands of thrones. It was rumoured that Walter had persuaded his entire cartel to back him - and that they had invested everything they had to put him on the Throne.		One of his rivals, Bertolli Giacomi di Sarvos, of the Giacomi Carta, remarked of the election that it was "''the most expensive Throne ever sold''". Walter is alleged to have paid ''staggering'' sums of money as bribes to half the senators in the Empire. It was claimed he bought the elections of two Freeborn senators outright. It is impossible to know just how much money changed hands but the sums are believed to have run to thousands of thrones. It was rumoured that Walter had persuaded his entire cartel to back him - and that they had invested everything they had to put him on the Throne.

Twiggy at 00:36, 11 July 2025

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	===Reign: ~~371~~ - ~~373 YE~~===		===Reign: 371YE - 373YE===
	===Called: ''The Ham-fisted''===		===Called: ''The Ham-fisted''===
	Also ''the Greedy''		Also ''the Greedy''