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Twiggy at 14:58, 19 March 2026

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	* The [[Ratify treaty with the Grendel Autumn 383YE#Treaty\|treaty]] - details the provisions of the peace treaty		* The [[Ratify treaty with the Grendel Autumn 383YE#Treaty\|treaty]] - details the provisions of the peace treaty
	* [[From the sieve of your hands]] discussed the situation in [[Spiral]] under Salt Lord Kaliact.		* [[From the sieve of your hands]] discussed the situation in [[Spiral]] under Salt Lord Kaliact.
	* [[To curb those raging appetites]] details the situation in [[Feroz]] under Governor Rahab..		* [[To curb those raging appetites]] details the situation in [[Feroz]] under Governor Rahab.

Twiggy at 16:09, 5 March 2026

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	During the Autumn Equinox the [[Senate]] [[Ratify treaty with the Grendel Autumn 383YE\|ratified]] a peace [[Ratify treaty with the Grendel Autumn 383YE#Treaty\|treaty]] with the [[Grendel]] [[orc\|orcs]]. One important aspect of this treaty is that the Empire now considers the orcs of the Broken Shore to be foreigners, able to trade with and visit each other's lands. The Grendel pride themselves on being traders first and foremost, and claim to view war as something not to be pursued until all other avenues for profit are exhausted. They are clearly eager to take advantage of the new treaty.		During the Autumn Equinox the [[Senate]] [[Ratify treaty with the Grendel Autumn 383YE\|ratified]] a peace [[Ratify treaty with the Grendel Autumn 383YE#Treaty\|treaty]] with the [[Grendel]] [[orc\|orcs]]. One important aspect of this treaty is that the Empire now considers the orcs of the Broken Shore to be foreigners, able to trade with and visit each other's lands. The Grendel pride themselves on being traders first and foremost, and claim to view war as something not to be pursued until all other avenues for profit are exhausted. They are clearly eager to take advantage of the new treaty.

	Since the Grendel are slavers, the Empire imposed the sanctions required under the Liberty Pact, and the Grendel swiftly responded in kind, but this move doesn't seem to have dented their interest in trade in the slightest. They appear to regard the inevitable taxes as just a regular part of the costs of doing business with the Empire. Merchants and messengers have all arrived at the borders of the Empire with various different proposals for trade. Now it remains to be seen if any part of the Empire wants to trade with the ~~Gendel~~.		Since the Grendel are slavers, the Empire imposed the sanctions required under the Liberty Pact, and the Grendel swiftly responded in kind, but this move doesn't seem to have dented their interest in trade in the slightest. They appear to regard the inevitable taxes as just a regular part of the costs of doing business with the Empire. Merchants and messengers have all arrived at the borders of the Empire with various different proposals for trade. Now it remains to be seen if any part of the Empire wants to trade with the Grendel.
	<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=WingedMessenger.png\|caption=''Lord Rahab'', the governor of Feroz, has established a palace for himself in Oran. While he has not specifically solicited communications from Imperial citizens, a [[Call Winged Messenger\|Winged Messenger]] can be sent to him in ''Oran, Oranseri, Feroz''.\|align=right\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=WingedMessenger.png\|caption=''Lord Rahab'', the governor of Feroz, has established a palace for himself in Oran. While he has not specifically solicited communications from Imperial citizens, a [[Call Winged Messenger\|Winged Messenger]] can be sent to him in ''Oran, Oranseri, Feroz''.\|align=right\|width=300}}</div>

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

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	* '''The Grendel are obsessed with trade and many of them are eager to take advantage of the new situation'''		* '''The Grendel are obsessed with trade and many of them are eager to take advantage of the new situation'''

	During the Autumn Equinox the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] [[Ratify treaty with the Grendel Autumn 383YE\|ratified]] a peace [[Ratify treaty with the Grendel Autumn 383YE#Treaty\|treaty]] with the [[Grendel]] [[orc\|orcs]]. One important aspect of this treaty is that the Empire now considers the orcs of the Broken Shore to be foreigners, able to trade with and visit each other's lands. The Grendel pride themselves on being traders first and foremost, and claim to view war as something not to be pursued until all other avenues for profit are exhausted. They are clearly eager to take advantage of the new treaty.		During the Autumn Equinox the [[Senate]] [[Ratify treaty with the Grendel Autumn 383YE\|ratified]] a peace [[Ratify treaty with the Grendel Autumn 383YE#Treaty\|treaty]] with the [[Grendel]] [[orc\|orcs]]. One important aspect of this treaty is that the Empire now considers the orcs of the Broken Shore to be foreigners, able to trade with and visit each other's lands. The Grendel pride themselves on being traders first and foremost, and claim to view war as something not to be pursued until all other avenues for profit are exhausted. They are clearly eager to take advantage of the new treaty.

	Since the Grendel are slavers, the Empire imposed the sanctions required under the Liberty Pact, and the Grendel swiftly responded in kind, but this move doesn't seem to have dented their interest in trade in the slightest. They appear to regard the inevitable taxes as just a regular part of the costs of doing business with the Empire. Merchants and messengers have all arrived at the borders of the Empire with various different proposals for trade. Now it remains to be seen if any part of the Empire wants to trade with the Gendel.		Since the Grendel are slavers, the Empire imposed the sanctions required under the Liberty Pact, and the Grendel swiftly responded in kind, but this move doesn't seem to have dented their interest in trade in the slightest. They appear to regard the inevitable taxes as just a regular part of the costs of doing business with the Empire. Merchants and messengers have all arrived at the borders of the Empire with various different proposals for trade. Now it remains to be seen if any part of the Empire wants to trade with the Gendel.
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	As a result they are now looking to replace this lost market and are happy to offer this opportunity. A well-dressed representative of Salt Lords Council, '''Wind Speaker Gwindhon''', has arrived in the Empire looking to see if a deal can be made to divert the shipments of mithril that had previously been set aside for the Druj to the Empire in exchange for whatever weirwood the Empire can spare.		As a result they are now looking to replace this lost market and are happy to offer this opportunity. A well-dressed representative of Salt Lords Council, '''Wind Speaker Gwindhon''', has arrived in the Empire looking to see if a deal can be made to divert the shipments of mithril that had previously been set aside for the Druj to the Empire in exchange for whatever weirwood the Empire can spare.

	Gwindhon has requested that the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] [[commission]] the ''Broken Shore Mithril Market'' on the southern coast. Once the commission is secured, the Wind Speaker would provide all the white granite and money needed to fund the construction (30 wains of white granite and 60 crowns) so the structure Could be built without any cost to the Senate. The only thing the Grendel could ''not'' supply are the architects and workforce needed, due to the Empire's restrictions on the use of involuntary labour - thus the commission would count against the maximum number of commissions that the Empire could approve in a season.		Gwindhon has requested that the [[Senate]] [[commission]] the ''Broken Shore Mithril Market'' on the southern coast. Once the commission is secured, the Wind Speaker would provide all the white granite and money needed to fund the construction (30 wains of white granite and 60 crowns) so the structure Could be built without any cost to the Senate. The only thing the Grendel could ''not'' supply are the architects and workforce needed, due to the Empire's restrictions on the use of involuntary labour - thus the commission would count against the maximum number of commissions that the Empire could approve in a season.

	The Grendel envisage a substantial expansion of the dock facilities in one of the major Southern ports of the Empire, to allow even the largest Grendel vessels to dock. The designs they propose include a large warehouse, and a huge pivoting [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treadwheel_crane double treadwheel crane] designed to help load and unload bulk cargoes from the ship. In addition to the warehouse, the facility would include a large office, and living space for a handful of Grendel. The Wind Speaker is at pains to assure anyone who asks that local labour would be employed to operate the facility - they are emphatic that Imperial law will be followed at all times by every Grendel on Imperial soil.		The Grendel envisage a substantial expansion of the dock facilities in one of the major Southern ports of the Empire, to allow even the largest Grendel vessels to dock. The designs they propose include a large warehouse, and a huge pivoting [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treadwheel_crane double treadwheel crane] designed to help load and unload bulk cargoes from the ship. In addition to the warehouse, the facility would include a large office, and living space for a handful of Grendel. The Wind Speaker is at pains to assure anyone who asks that local labour would be employed to operate the facility - they are emphatic that Imperial law will be followed at all times by every Grendel on Imperial soil.

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

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	While Gwindhon has requested that the enclave be built in one of the two major trade hubs, [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]] or [[Sarvos#Sarvos\|Sarvos]], it would be possible to build the commission in any of the major southern ports of the Empire, such as [[Necropolis#Longbeach\|Crown's Quay]] or [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]]. The orc diplomat suggests that a ''Broker of the Broken Shore'' would be appointed to oversee the trade. There is no request or even suggestion that the structure be ceded to the Grendel - but clearly they could make the title worthless with a season's notice simply by refusing to participate in the trade.		While Gwindhon has requested that the enclave be built in one of the two major trade hubs, [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]] or [[Sarvos#Sarvos\|Sarvos]], it would be possible to build the commission in any of the major southern ports of the Empire, such as [[Necropolis#Longbeach\|Crown's Quay]] or [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]]. The orc diplomat suggests that a ''Broker of the Broken Shore'' would be appointed to oversee the trade. There is no request or even suggestion that the structure be ceded to the Grendel - but clearly they could make the title worthless with a season's notice simply by refusing to participate in the trade.

	The civil service suggest that the [[New_Imperial_titles#Well_Worn_Paths\|well worn path]] for such a title would be to have it appointed through the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]]. It could be auctioned as an Imperial title, or appointed by the [[Tally of the Votes]] as a national title in the appropriate nation. Although the Wind Speaker has requested the trade facility be commissioned with a [[Senate motion]] there is no reason why the [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave]] could not undertake the commission. In legal terms, the facility is just a [[ministry]] whose construction is being paid for by a foreigner rather than an Imperial citizen.		The civil service suggest that the [[New_Imperial_titles#Well_Worn_Paths\|well worn path]] for such a title would be to have it appointed through the [[Bourse]]. It could be auctioned as an Imperial title, or appointed by the [[Tally of the Votes]] as a national title in the appropriate nation. Although the Wind Speaker has requested the trade facility be commissioned with a [[Senate motion]] there is no reason why the [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave]] could not undertake the commission. In legal terms, the facility is just a [[ministry]] whose construction is being paid for by a foreigner rather than an Imperial citizen.

	==A Grand Edifice==		==A Grand Edifice==

Twiggy at 14:32, 20 October 2025

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	When asked about who they are choosing to release, the Grendel are quite open about the fact that they are picking those they no longer need or want. That quickly leads to a situation where they are inundated with requests for specific individuals, long assumed lost by mourning family and friends. After some consideration, the Grendel decide they are happy to look for specific slaves, provided they are suitably recompensed, but suggest that it might be better to formalize this arrangement rather than leave it to chance.		When asked about who they are choosing to release, the Grendel are quite open about the fact that they are picking those they no longer need or want. That quickly leads to a situation where they are inundated with requests for specific individuals, long assumed lost by mourning family and friends. After some consideration, the Grendel decide they are happy to look for specific slaves, provided they are suitably recompensed, but suggest that it might be better to formalize this arrangement rather than leave it to chance.
	<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=WingedMessenger.png\|caption=''Achan of the Fort Fuil Merchants of Bonds'' currently resides in the former Brass Coast territory of Feroz. A [[Call Winged Messenger\|Winged Messenger]] can be sent to them at their offices in ''Bramar, ~~Fortargenta~~,Feroz''.\|align=right\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=WingedMessenger.png\|caption=''Achan of the Fort Fuil Merchants of Bonds'' currently resides in the former Brass Coast territory of Feroz. A [[Call Winged Messenger\|Winged Messenger]] can be sent to them at their offices in ''Bramar, Fontargenta, Feroz''.\|align=right\|width=300}}</div>
	They propose that the Imperial Fleetmaster name a single citizen each season and provide pertinent details to the Grendel by sending a winged messenger to '''Achan of the Fort Fuil Merchants of Bonds'''. Achan represents a Grendel operation that makes its money arranging the trade of slaves between Salt Lords, rather than actually acquiring the "merchandise" themselves. They are offering to use their extensive network of contacts to look into the whereabouts of Imperials taken by the Grendel in earlier conflicts, with an eye towards ensuring they are included in the slaves being returned to Trivento each month under the treaty provisions.		They propose that the Imperial Fleetmaster name a single citizen each season and provide pertinent details to the Grendel by sending a winged messenger to '''Achan of the Fort Fuil Merchants of Bonds'''. Achan represents a Grendel operation that makes its money arranging the trade of slaves between Salt Lords, rather than actually acquiring the "merchandise" themselves. They are offering to use their extensive network of contacts to look into the whereabouts of Imperials taken by the Grendel in earlier conflicts, with an eye towards ensuring they are included in the slaves being returned to Trivento each month under the treaty provisions.

Thespaceinvader: /* Metal For Wood */

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Metal For Wood

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	Gwindhon has requested that the [[Imperial Senate]] [[commission]] the ''Broken Shore Mithril Market'' on the southern coast. Once the commission is secured, the Wind Speaker would provide all the white granite and money needed to fund the construction (30 wains of white granite and 60 crowns) so the structure Could be built without any cost to the Senate. The only thing the Grendel could ''not'' supply are the architects and workforce needed, due to the Empire's restrictions on the use of involuntary labour - thus the commission would count against the maximum number of commissions that the Empire could approve in a season.		Gwindhon has requested that the [[Imperial Senate]] [[commission]] the ''Broken Shore Mithril Market'' on the southern coast. Once the commission is secured, the Wind Speaker would provide all the white granite and money needed to fund the construction (30 wains of white granite and 60 crowns) so the structure Could be built without any cost to the Senate. The only thing the Grendel could ''not'' supply are the architects and workforce needed, due to the Empire's restrictions on the use of involuntary labour - thus the commission would count against the maximum number of commissions that the Empire could approve in a season.

	The Grendel envisage a substantial expansion of the dock facilities in one of the major Southern ports of the Empire, to allow even the largest Grendel vessels to dock. The designs they propose include a large warehouse, and a huge pivoting [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treadwheel_crane double treadwheel crane] designed to help load and unload bulk cargoes from the ship. In addition to ~~the~~ the warehouse, the facility would include a large office, and living space for a handful of Grendel. The Wind Speaker is at pains to assure anyone who asks that local labour would be employed to operate the facility - they are emphatic that Imperial law will be followed at all times by every Grendel on Imperial soil.		The Grendel envisage a substantial expansion of the dock facilities in one of the major Southern ports of the Empire, to allow even the largest Grendel vessels to dock. The designs they propose include a large warehouse, and a huge pivoting [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treadwheel_crane double treadwheel crane] designed to help load and unload bulk cargoes from the ship. In addition to the warehouse, the facility would include a large office, and living space for a handful of Grendel. The Wind Speaker is at pains to assure anyone who asks that local labour would be employed to operate the facility - they are emphatic that Imperial law will be followed at all times by every Grendel on Imperial soil.

	While Gwindhon has requested that the enclave be built in one of the two major trade hubs, [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]] or [[Sarvos#Sarvos\|Sarvos]], it would be possible to build the commission in any of the major southern ports of the Empire, such as [[Necropolis#Longbeach\|Crown's Quay]] or [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]]. The orc diplomat suggests that a ''Broker of the Broken Shore'' would be appointed to oversee the trade. There is no request or even suggestion that the structure be ceded to the Grendel - but clearly they could make the title worthless with a season's notice simply by refusing to participate in the trade.		While Gwindhon has requested that the enclave be built in one of the two major trade hubs, [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]] or [[Sarvos#Sarvos\|Sarvos]], it would be possible to build the commission in any of the major southern ports of the Empire, such as [[Necropolis#Longbeach\|Crown's Quay]] or [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]]. The orc diplomat suggests that a ''Broker of the Broken Shore'' would be appointed to oversee the trade. There is no request or even suggestion that the structure be ceded to the Grendel - but clearly they could make the title worthless with a season's notice simply by refusing to participate in the trade.

Rafferty: /* Resolution */

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Resolution

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	An embargo would be legal under the terms of the peace treaty - the Grendel could not legitimately claim that it violated the agreement. It would deal a bitter blow to the Grendel who signed an agreement not to trade with the Druj, presumably on the assumption that their goods could be redirected to Imperial markets. It would clearly be a very hostile gesture however. The treaty is due to be renegotiated during the Spring Equinox 385YE; any embargo would prejudice those negotiations very heavily.		An embargo would be legal under the terms of the peace treaty - the Grendel could not legitimately claim that it violated the agreement. It would deal a bitter blow to the Grendel who signed an agreement not to trade with the Druj, presumably on the assumption that their goods could be redirected to Imperial markets. It would clearly be a very hostile gesture however. The treaty is due to be renegotiated during the Spring Equinox 385YE; any embargo would prejudice those negotiations very heavily.
	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	During the Winter Solstice, an [[bearer of an Imperial Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]] was used to [[Construct the Broken Shore Mithril Market\|commission the Broken Shore Mithril Market]].		During the Winter Solstice, an [[bearer of an Imperial Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]] was used to [[Construct the Broken Shore Mithril Market\|commission the Broken Shore Mithril Market]]. Following the evacuation of Feroz, any opportunity outlined here that has not been taken advantage of is no longer available thanks to the fury of Governor Rahab. You can read more about this in the [[The power behind our moves]] wind of fortune,

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

Rafferty: /* Resolution */

2022-05-16T12:10:35Z

Resolution

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	An embargo would be legal under the terms of the peace treaty - the Grendel could not legitimately claim that it violated the agreement. It would deal a bitter blow to the Grendel who signed an agreement not to trade with the Druj, presumably on the assumption that their goods could be redirected to Imperial markets. It would clearly be a very hostile gesture however. The treaty is due to be renegotiated during the Spring Equinox 385YE; any embargo would prejudice those negotiations very heavily.		An embargo would be legal under the terms of the peace treaty - the Grendel could not legitimately claim that it violated the agreement. It would deal a bitter blow to the Grendel who signed an agreement not to trade with the Druj, presumably on the assumption that their goods could be redirected to Imperial markets. It would clearly be a very hostile gesture however. The treaty is due to be renegotiated during the Spring Equinox 385YE; any embargo would prejudice those negotiations very heavily.
	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	During the Winter Solstice, an [[bearer of an Imperial Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]] was used to [[Construct the Broken Shore Mithril ~~Marketcommission~~ the Broken Shore Mithril Market]].		During the Winter Solstice, an [[bearer of an Imperial Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]] was used to [[Construct the Broken Shore Mithril Market\|commission the Broken Shore Mithril Market]].

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

Rafferty: /* Golden Arches */

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Golden Arches

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	An embargo would be legal under the terms of the peace treaty - the Grendel could not legitimately claim that it violated the agreement. It would deal a bitter blow to the Grendel who signed an agreement not to trade with the Druj, presumably on the assumption that their goods could be redirected to Imperial markets. It would clearly be a very hostile gesture however. The treaty is due to be renegotiated during the Spring Equinox 385YE; any embargo would prejudice those negotiations very heavily.		An embargo would be legal under the terms of the peace treaty - the Grendel could not legitimately claim that it violated the agreement. It would deal a bitter blow to the Grendel who signed an agreement not to trade with the Druj, presumably on the assumption that their goods could be redirected to Imperial markets. It would clearly be a very hostile gesture however. The treaty is due to be renegotiated during the Spring Equinox 385YE; any embargo would prejudice those negotiations very heavily.
			==Resolution==
			During the Winter Solstice, an [[bearer of an Imperial Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]] was used to [[Construct the Broken Shore Mithril Marketcommission the Broken Shore Mithril Market]].

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

Hailmur: /* Set Sail for Anvil */ timing

2022-04-19T12:27:45Z

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	==Set Sail for Anvil==		==Set Sail for Anvil==
	* '''A representative of a Grendel cartel will be in Anvil at the upcoming summit'''		* '''A representative of a Grendel cartel will be in Anvil at the upcoming summit'''
	* '''They are aiming to arrive at ~~TBC~~ on Saturday'''		* '''They are aiming to arrive at 14:30 on Saturday'''
	'''Maistir Bradach''', working on behalf of the Gainmeachdubh Merchant Adventurers has announced that they will be visiting [[Anvil]] during the Winter Solstice along with a small entourage. They are aware of the public Bourse auction, and interested in observing it if at all possible. They have also expressed an interest in making contact with private auction houses run by Imperial citizens; they will be bringing trade goods of their own.		'''Maistir Bradach''', working on behalf of the Gainmeachdubh Merchant Adventurers has announced that they will be visiting [[Anvil]] during the Winter Solstice along with a small entourage. They are aware of the public Bourse auction, and interested in observing it if at all possible. They have also expressed an interest in making contact with private auction houses run by Imperial citizens; they will be bringing trade goods of their own.