Farm, fur, and fish - Revision history

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial army" to "[[Army"

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	===Pakaanan's Pass===		===Pakaanan's Pass===
	* '''Reopening Pakaanan's Pass would allow trade between Sermersuaq and Skarsind to the benefit of both territories'''		* '''Reopening Pakaanan's Pass would allow trade between Sermersuaq and Skarsind to the benefit of both territories'''
	[[Skarsind#Pakaanan's_Pass\|Pakaanan's Pass]] used to allow passage between Sermersuaq and [[Skarsind]]. Caravans once passed regularly in both directions, both when the latter territory was part of Wintermark and after it was gifted to the [[Imperial Orcs]]. In later 383YE a Jotun yegarra force under the walrus banner of ''Eisa Winterborn'' [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#Battle of Clattering Gulley\|sealed the western end]] of the pass. Until the Pass is cleared, it's unusable by [[~~Imperial army~~\|Imperial armies]]. It's also impassable to merchant caravans which is unfortunate. As Skarsind has grown in size and prosperity, easy trade with their neighbours to the west could be good for both territories. The Imperial Orcs have plenty of valuable wood and metal, but they'd also value meat, fish, fowl, herbs, furs, ivory... all things Sermersuaq produces in abundance.		[[Skarsind#Pakaanan's_Pass\|Pakaanan's Pass]] used to allow passage between Sermersuaq and [[Skarsind]]. Caravans once passed regularly in both directions, both when the latter territory was part of Wintermark and after it was gifted to the [[Imperial Orcs]]. In later 383YE a Jotun yegarra force under the walrus banner of ''Eisa Winterborn'' [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#Battle of Clattering Gulley\|sealed the western end]] of the pass. Until the Pass is cleared, it's unusable by [[Army\|Imperial armies]]. It's also impassable to merchant caravans which is unfortunate. As Skarsind has grown in size and prosperity, easy trade with their neighbours to the west could be good for both territories. The Imperial Orcs have plenty of valuable wood and metal, but they'd also value meat, fish, fowl, herbs, furs, ivory... all things Sermersuaq produces in abundance.

	Reopening Pakaanan's Pass would be a fairly major undertaking, and while Graciana has a few ideas of how it might be done, it's also beyond the remit of her immediate appraisal. She suggests that if the Imperial Senate wish to pursue this avenue they consider another appraisal specifically to re-open the Pass, and if they specify that they want it opened for both military and merchant purposes that might provide opportunities to increase the prosperity of both Wintermark and the Imperial Orcs.		Reopening Pakaanan's Pass would be a fairly major undertaking, and while Graciana has a few ideas of how it might be done, it's also beyond the remit of her immediate appraisal. She suggests that if the Imperial Senate wish to pursue this avenue they consider another appraisal specifically to re-open the Pass, and if they specify that they want it opened for both military and merchant purposes that might provide opportunities to increase the prosperity of both Wintermark and the Imperial Orcs.

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	This would obviously leave Wintermark without an easy supply of mithril; Graciana suggests that it might be possible to revisit the [[Great_prosperity_and_strength#Gulnar's_Deeps_and_Valashal\|proposal]] to revisit the old proposal for ''Gulnar's Deephall'' in Hahnmark although that is beyond the scope of her appraisal, and anyway might not be in the best interests of the [[Reeve of Boar's Market]] or [[Bargainer of the Iron Tower]] (there are only so many wains of mithril dug up by miners and prospectors to go round after all).		This would obviously leave Wintermark without an easy supply of mithril; Graciana suggests that it might be possible to revisit the [[Great_prosperity_and_strength#Gulnar's_Deeps_and_Valashal\|proposal]] to revisit the old proposal for ''Gulnar's Deephall'' in Hahnmark although that is beyond the scope of her appraisal, and anyway might not be in the best interests of the [[Reeve of Boar's Market]] or [[Bargainer of the Iron Tower]] (there are only so many wains of mithril dug up by miners and prospectors to go round after all).

	(Graciana is aware that the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] has paid [[Estavus]] to review the Pride of Ikka's Tears, but is confident that [[Metal and stone\|whatever the eternal proposes]] will be as relevant to an Imperial position as a national one).		(Graciana is aware that the [[Conclave]] has paid [[Estavus]] to review the Pride of Ikka's Tears, but is confident that [[Metal and stone\|whatever the eternal proposes]] will be as relevant to an Imperial position as a national one).

	==Out of the Storm (Conjunctions)==		==Out of the Storm (Conjunctions)==

Dre at 13:41, 20 August 2025

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	Leaving Sermersuaq defenceless would obviously be short-sighted, but there are no fortifications in [[Hahnmark]] or [[Kallavesa]] either. Rather, the Winterfolk rely on their heroes to protect them in time of need - both through their armies and through the [[Starting_at_the_end#Towers_of_Fire\|networks of beacon towers]]. By all accounts the beacons have demonstrated their value in the fight against Cold Sun. The obvious thing to do would be to extend that same creation to Sermersuaq. They'd take a little while to build, and require some investment, but once complete would provide the same benefits as those in the southern territories		Leaving Sermersuaq defenceless would obviously be short-sighted, but there are no fortifications in [[Hahnmark]] or [[Kallavesa]] either. Rather, the Winterfolk rely on their heroes to protect them in time of need - both through their armies and through the [[Starting_at_the_end#Towers_of_Fire\|networks of beacon towers]]. By all accounts the beacons have demonstrated their value in the fight against Cold Sun. The obvious thing to do would be to extend that same creation to Sermersuaq. They'd take a little while to build, and require some investment, but once complete would provide the same benefits as those in the southern territories
	* Provide a warning of invasion meaning an attack would never count as uncontested.		* Provide a warning of invasion meaning an attack would never count as uncontested.
	* Allow [[military unit\|military units]] ~~lead~~ by Wintermark heroes to [[Military_unit#Defend_Fortification\|defend them]] just as if they were a fortification.		* Allow [[military unit\|military units]] led by Wintermark heroes to [[Military_unit#Defend_Fortification\|defend them]] just as if they were a fortification.
	* Be maintained and garrisoned by the Sermersuaq halls meaning no drain on the Imperial treasury, but not count as a fortification for purposes of rituals except for those specifically designed to target the beacons		* Be maintained and garrisoned by the Sermersuaq halls meaning no drain on the Imperial treasury, but not count as a fortification for purposes of rituals except for those specifically designed to target the beacons
	* Remain operational and take no damage as long as [[Sermersuaq#Sealtoq\|Atalaq]] in [[Sermersuaq#Sealtoq\|Sealtoq]] remained in Imperial hands		* Remain operational and take no damage as long as [[Sermersuaq#Sealtoq\|Atalaq]] in [[Sermersuaq#Sealtoq\|Sealtoq]] remained in Imperial hands

Responsible1: /* Mediator of Atalaq */

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Mediator of Atalaq

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	* '''If the Senate commissions either the Fisheries of Atalaq or the Atalaq Tradehall they can also establish a mediator of Atalaq'''		* '''If the Senate commissions either the Fisheries of Atalaq or the Atalaq Tradehall they can also establish a mediator of Atalaq'''
	* '''The mediator could influence the hunters and fishers of Sermersuaq to change the benefits provided by great works in the territory'''		* '''The mediator could influence the hunters and fishers of Sermersuaq to change the benefits provided by great works in the territory'''
	If the senate commissions either the Fisheries of ~~Atalow~~, or the Atalaq Traderhall, they could take the opportunity to create the title ''Mediator of Atalaq'' as part of the same motion. They could also create the title independently with a [[senate motion]] if they wished by amending the ''Smokehouse of Atalaq'' to give the mediator responsibility for it.		If the senate commissions either the Fisheries of Atalaq, or the Atalaq Traderhall, they could take the opportunity to create the title ''Mediator of Atalaq'' as part of the same motion. They could also create the title independently with a [[senate motion]] if they wished by amending the ''Smokehouse of Atalaq'' to give the mediator responsibility for it.

	However it was created, the mediator would be responsible for protecting the Smokehouse, and any of the Fisheries or Trade Hall that were created. Appointed by the [[Tally of the Votes]], the Mediator would work with the hunters of Sermersuaq, negotiate with traders keen to acquire valuable goods from them, and offer guidance. They would take responsibility for protecting the Smokehouse, but also gain the ability to propose that the hunters and herders of Sermersuaq adopt different priorities. Once each season they would be able to adjust the benefits of the Smokehouse of Atalaq. By persuading hunters to focus on culling the mammoth herds, they would change the benefit of the great work from additional ~~rinks~~ to provide each farm in the territory with 72 fewer rings but in their place they would receive a ''mammothblood salve'' each season. This red salve made from mammoth blood and fat grants health and strength to warriors allowing them to survive savage blows in combat.		However it was created, the mediator would be responsible for protecting the Smokehouse, and any of the Fisheries or Trade Hall that were created. Appointed by the [[Tally of the Votes]], the Mediator would work with the hunters of Sermersuaq, negotiate with traders keen to acquire valuable goods from them, and offer guidance. They would take responsibility for protecting the Smokehouse, but also gain the ability to propose that the hunters and herders of Sermersuaq adopt different priorities. Once each season they would be able to adjust the benefits of the Smokehouse of Atalaq. By persuading hunters to focus on culling the mammoth herds, they would change the benefit of the great work from additional rings to provide each farm in the territory with 72 fewer rings but in their place they would receive a ''mammothblood salve'' each season. This red salve made from mammoth blood and fat grants health and strength to warriors allowing them to survive savage blows in combat.

	If the fisheries mentioned above were built, it would also be the responsibility of the mediator to protect and maintain them. They would gain the benefit to focus the efforts on the fisherfolk, rather than the hunters. If they did this the great work would provide 72 fewer rings but each farm in the territory would instead produce a flask of ''moonfish oil'' each season. This powerful aromatic oil greatly replenishes the magical reserves of magicians and is invaluable to battle-mages and war-healers alike.		If the fisheries mentioned above were built, it would also be the responsibility of the mediator to protect and maintain them. They would gain the benefit to focus the efforts on the fisherfolk, rather than the hunters. If they did this the great work would provide 72 fewer rings but each farm in the territory would instead produce a flask of ''moonfish oil'' each season. This powerful aromatic oil greatly replenishes the magical reserves of magicians and is invaluable to battle-mages and war-healers alike.

	The mediator would use the ability to change the effect of the great work with an [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk e-mail to plot] after an event but before downtime closes. The change to the benefits of the great work would apply from that downtime onward until changed again. In theory, there might be future opportunities to add additional rare plants, animal-products, or fish to those available to the mediator.		The mediator would use the ability to change the effect of the great work with an [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk e-mail to plot] after an event but before downtime closes. The change to the benefits of the great work would apply from that downtime onward until changed again. In theory, there might be future opportunities to add additional rare plants, animal-products, or fish to those available to the mediator.

	==Paying Our Way==		==Paying Our Way==
	* '''If the people of Sermersuaq are concerned about their contribution to the wider Empire, Graciana has some proposals'''		* '''If the people of Sermersuaq are concerned about their contribution to the wider Empire, Graciana has some proposals'''

Hailmur: /* Out of the Storm (Conjunctions) */

2025-04-15T01:22:28Z

Out of the Storm (Conjunctions)

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	The Icebarn Twins are a pair [[Wintermark_magical_traditions#Artok\|Artok]] who have not been seen in over a decade. A small group of icewalkers, the [[Day_magic#Divination\|Day magic]] practitioners of the ''Cold Hand of Sarda'', have revealed that the Twins will be returning once again from out of Sydanjaa during the Summer Solstice. The Icebarns, unusually, appear to have a variety of "things" embedded within them that could be retrieved. Unfortunately, two warbands of Jotun are also on their way to intercept the Artok.		The Icebarn Twins are a pair [[Wintermark_magical_traditions#Artok\|Artok]] who have not been seen in over a decade. A small group of icewalkers, the [[Day_magic#Divination\|Day magic]] practitioners of the ''Cold Hand of Sarda'', have revealed that the Twins will be returning once again from out of Sydanjaa during the Summer Solstice. The Icebarns, unusually, appear to have a variety of "things" embedded within them that could be retrieved. Unfortunately, two warbands of Jotun are also on their way to intercept the Artok.

	If the Jotun warbands are not stopped then they will inscribe runes on the Icebarns and claim the items embedded within them. There is no certainty on what the Jotun might use the constructs, ~~for~~ but the ''Cold Hand of Sarda'' believe that marking the Artok with [[Hirmok]] and either [[Jotra]] or [[Pallas]] would grant some benefit to the people of Sermersuaq.		If the Jotun warbands are not stopped then they will inscribe runes on the Icebarns and claim the items embedded within them. There is no certainty on what the Jotun might use the constructs for, but the ''Cold Hand of Sarda'' believe that marking the Artok with [[Hirmok]] and either [[Jotra]] or [[Pallas]] would grant some benefit to the people of Sermersuaq.

	The incumbent [[Banner-bearer of Atkonaroq]], '''Liv Tidgaring''', and the [[Keeper of the Runegrott]], '''Derowen''', are responsible for killing the Jotun and dealing with Big Icebarn and Little Icebarn respectively.		The incumbent [[Banner-bearer of Atkonaroq]], '''Liv Tidgaring''', and the [[Keeper of the Runegrott]], '''Derowen''', are responsible for killing the Jotun and dealing with Big Icebarn and Little Icebarn respectively.

Dre at 10:59, 6 August 2024

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Novemberalice at 11:22, 24 July 2024

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	"That sounds excellent." muttered Gerard, but his head was already down, his eyes back on the ledgers.</ic>		"That sounds excellent." muttered Gerard, but his head was already down, his eyes back on the ledgers.</ic>
	<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Mammoth.JPG\|align=left\|width=500\|caption=Hunted since time immemorial by the [[Suaq]] people, attempts to domesticate the [[Mundane_beasts#Mammoths\|mammoths]] of [[Sermersuaq]] have proved largely fruitless. They are stubborn, wilful creatures that pine and die when kept in captivity - and so are the mammoths.}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Mammoth.JPG\|align=left\|width=500\|caption=Hunted since time immemorial by the [[Suaq]] people, attempts to domesticate the [[Mundane_beasts#Mammoths\|mammoths]] of [[Sermersuaq]] have proved largely fruitless. They are stubborn, wilful creatures that pine and die when kept in captivity - and so are the mammoths.}}</div>{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfyDhFkF9vI}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Imperial Senate has commissioned [[Appraisal#Graciana_i_Lòpez_i_Guerra\|Graciana i Lòpez i Guerra]] to [[appraisal\|appraise]] ways to take increase the [[Prosperity]] of [[Sermersuaq]], its people, and potentially the entire Empire. Before heading to the north-easternmost part of the Empire, Graciana spends a few days in [[Tassato]] visiting the [[Tassato#The_Imperial_Mint\|Imperial mint]]. While her contacts there refuse to go into much detail, she clearly comes away with food for thought. At least on paper, there's no reason to consider Sermersuaq is failing to "pay its own way." Even with citizens returning to the territory, and recent developments such as the new roads, the northern territory already pays a significant amount into the [[Imperial treasury]] in taxation. There are a lot of valuable farms and businesses there, and while the impact of the Jotun invasion is still being felt, Sermersuaq is rapidly returning to the prosperity it enjoyed before the orcs came.		The Imperial Senate has commissioned [[Appraisal#Graciana_i_Lòpez_i_Guerra\|Graciana i Lòpez i Guerra]] to [[appraisal\|appraise]] ways to take increase the [[Prosperity]] of [[Sermersuaq]], its people, and potentially the entire Empire. Before heading to the north-easternmost part of the Empire, Graciana spends a few days in [[Tassato]] visiting the [[Tassato#The_Imperial_Mint\|Imperial mint]]. While her contacts there refuse to go into much detail, she clearly comes away with food for thought. At least on paper, there's no reason to consider Sermersuaq is failing to "pay its own way." Even with citizens returning to the territory, and recent developments such as the new roads, the northern territory already pays a significant amount into the [[Imperial treasury]] in taxation. There are a lot of valuable farms and businesses there, and while the impact of the Jotun invasion is still being felt, Sermersuaq is rapidly returning to the prosperity it enjoyed before the orcs came.

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Out of the Storm (Conjunctions)

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	==Out of the Storm (Conjunctions)==		==Out of the Storm (Conjunctions)==
	~~{{Stub}}~~		* '''A pair of Artok will emerge from Sydanjaa in the Suaq Wastes during the Summer Solstice'''
			* '''Two warbands of Jotun are tracking them and will intercept them if not stopped'''
			* '''These skirmishes are [[Accessibility#Combat_Highly_Likely\|combat highly likely]] encounters'''
			* '''The ''Banner-bearer of Atkonaroq'' is responsible for killing the Jotun and dealing with Big Icebarn'''
			* '''The ''Keeper of the Runegrott'' is responsible for killing the Jotun and dealing with Little Icebarn'''
			The Icebarn Twins are a pair [[Wintermark_magical_traditions#Artok\|Artok]] who have not been seen in over a decade. A small group of icewalkers, the [[Day_magic#Divination\|Day magic]] practitioners of the ''Cold Hand of Sarda'', have revealed that the Twins will be returning once again from out of Sydanjaa during the Summer Solstice. The Icebarns, unusually, appear to have a variety of "things" embedded within them that could be retrieved. Unfortunately, two warbands of Jotun are also on their way to intercept the Artok.

			If the Jotun warbands are not stopped then they will inscribe runes on the Icebarns and claim the items embedded within them. There is no certainty on what the Jotun might use the constructs, for but the ''Cold Hand of Sarda'' believe that marking the Artok with [[Hirmok]] and either [[Jotra]] or [[Pallas]] would grant some benefit to the people of Sermersuaq.

			The incumbent [[Banner-bearer of Atkonaroq]], '''Liv Tidgaring''', and the [[Keeper of the Runegrott]], '''Derowen''', are responsible for killing the Jotun and dealing with Big Icebarn and Little Icebarn respectively.

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [[Sermersuaq]]		* [[Sermersuaq]]
	* [[Appraisal]]		* [[Appraisal]]

Hailmur: /* Icewater Fish */

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Icewater Fish

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	<tr><td>'''Location:''' Sealtoq, Sermersuaq</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Location:''' Sealtoq, Sermersuaq</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 75 weirwood, 25 mithril, 300 crowns, 6 months</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 75 weirwood, 25 mithril, 300 crowns, 6 months</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Increases investment in farms in Sermersuaq to three. Allows farms owned by Suaq characters to diversify their farm to produce mana ~~crystals~~.</td></tr></table></div>		<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Increases investment in farms in Sermersuaq to three. Allows farms owned by Suaq characters to diversify their farm to produce a mana crystal.</td></tr></table></div>
	* '''A fishery built at the town of Atalaq would support farms and fisherfolk across the territory'''		* '''A fishery built at the town of Atalaq would support farms and fisherfolk across the territory'''
	* '''It would also further cement relations with the hylje of the lakes'''		* '''It would also further cement relations with the hylje of the lakes'''

Hailmur at 18:53, 22 July 2024

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	<div style="float:right; width: 600px;"><quote by="Proposed: Sermersuaq, Seconded: Bastion">It is the ambition of Wintermark to increase the prosperity of Sermersuaq and its people. We seek not only to pay our own way in the Empire, but to take Pride in our Prosperity by making a positive contribution to the economy of the Empire. We request Graciana i Lopez i Guerra appraises how we can take advantage of the untapped natural wealth of Sermersuaq and its people to achieve these ends.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 600px;"><quote by="Proposed: Sermersuaq, Seconded: Bastion">It is the ambition of Wintermark to increase the prosperity of Sermersuaq and its people. We seek not only to pay our own way in the Empire, but to take Pride in our Prosperity by making a positive contribution to the economy of the Empire. We request Graciana i Lopez i Guerra appraises how we can take advantage of the untapped natural wealth of Sermersuaq and its people to achieve these ends.</quote></div>
	Sermersuaq's wealth lies in the beasts of the cold plains, in the [[herbs]] and [[forest\|forests]], and in the fish that throng in the great freshwater lakes that dot the territory. Years of being under the life-giving and life-affirming power of the [[Rivers of Life]] curse have seen the populations of animals and plants in the territory expand to almost dangerous levels. The hunters, fishers, and trappers who once fled before the Jotun advance have returned; the mammoth herds are as healthy as ever; the last remnant of orc occupation has pretty much run its course.		Sermersuaq's wealth lies in the beasts of the cold plains, in the [[herbs]] and [[forest\|forests]], and in the fish that throng in the great freshwater lakes that dot the territory. Years of being under the life-giving and life-affirming power of the [[Rivers of Life]] curse have seen the populations of animals and plants in the territory expand to almost dangerous levels. The hunters, fishers, and trappers who once fled before the Jotun advance have returned; the mammoth herds are as healthy as ever; the last remnant of orc occupation has pretty much run its course.

			With all that in mind, Graciana chooses to approach the problem from a different direction. Unsurprising for a [[Appraisal#The_Prognosticators_Office\|prognosticator]] who favours novel approaches to the problems she is asked to appraise. Sadly, she might not be the best person to send to do a purely economic appraisal - her plans are often made with scant regard for the expense involved.
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	With all that in mind, Graciana chooses to approach the problem from a different direction. Unsurprising for a [[Appraisal#The_Prognosticators_Office\|prognosticator]] who favours novel approaches to the problems she is asked to appraise. Sadly, she might not be the best person to send to do a purely economic appraisal - her plans are often made with scant regard for the expense involved.

	==Trade Negotiations==		==Trade Negotiations==
	* '''Sermersuaq could establish trade routes with the orcs of Otkodov and Skarsind but the challenges that must first be resolved are beyond the prognosticator's remit'''		* '''Sermersuaq could establish trade routes with the orcs of Otkodov and Skarsind but the challenges that must first be resolved are beyond the prognosticator's remit'''

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	"What difference does it make?" said Gerard, clearly confused by the point of the question.		"What difference does it make?" said Gerard, clearly confused by the point of the question.

	Graciana shrugged indifferently. "I need to understand why they picked Sermersuaq. It's already Prosperous - and the revenues should still be rising. It already more than pays ~~it's~~ way. So why pick the frozen north?"		Graciana shrugged indifferently. "I need to understand why they picked Sermersuaq. It's already Prosperous - and the revenues should still be rising. It already more than pays its way. So why pick the frozen north?"

	Now it was Gerard's turn to look annoyed. He stopped what he was doing and scrabbled around his desk until he found the sheet of paper he was looking for. "We seek not only to pay our own way in the Empire, " he said, reading aloud, "but to take Pride in our Prosperity by making a positive contribution to the economy of the Empire. We request Graciana i Lopez i Guerra appraises how to take advantage of the untapped natural wealth of Sermersuaq and its people to achieve these ends."		Now it was Gerard's turn to look annoyed. He stopped what he was doing and scrabbled around his desk until he found the sheet of paper he was looking for. "We seek not only to pay our own way in the Empire, " he said, reading aloud, "but to take Pride in our Prosperity by making a positive contribution to the economy of the Empire. We request Graciana i Lopez i Guerra appraises how to take advantage of the untapped natural wealth of Sermersuaq and its people to achieve these ends."
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	==Trade Negotiations==		==Trade Negotiations==
	* '''Sermersuaq could establish trade routes with the orcs of Otkodov and Skarsind but the challenges that must first be resolved are beyond the prognosticator's remit'''		* '''Sermersuaq could establish trade routes with the orcs of Otkodov and Skarsind but the challenges that must first be resolved are beyond the prognosticator's remit'''
	Graciana presents two theoretical proposals that involve arranging for the people of Sermersuaq to engage in trade with their neighbours to the north and to the east, but there are obstacles that need to be overcome first. Diplomatic relations with [[Otkodov]] are [[The_price_of_peace#Peace_Negotiations\|on a knife edge]] at the moment, and the collapse of [[Skarsind#Pakaanan's_Pass\|~~Pakanaan~~'s Pass]] limits possibilities to trade with the [[Imperial Orcs\|orcs of Skarsind]].		Graciana presents two theoretical proposals that involve arranging for the people of Sermersuaq to engage in trade with their neighbours to the north and to the east, but there are obstacles that need to be overcome first. Diplomatic relations with [[Otkodov]] are [[The_price_of_peace#Peace_Negotiations\|on a knife edge]] at the moment, and the collapse of [[Skarsind#Pakaanan's_Pass\|Pakaanan's Pass]] limits possibilities to trade with the [[Imperial Orcs\|orcs of Skarsind]].
	===~~Pakanaan~~'s Pass===		===Pakaanan's Pass===
	* '''Reopening ~~Pakanaan~~'s Pass would allow trade between Sermersuaq and Skarsind to the benefit of both territories'''		* '''Reopening Pakaanan's Pass would allow trade between Sermersuaq and Skarsind to the benefit of both territories'''
	[[Skarsind#Pakaanan's_Pass\|~~Pakanaan~~'s Pass]] used to allow passage between Sermersuaq and [[Skarsind]]. Caravans once passed regularly in both directions, both when the latter territory was part of Wintermark and after it was gifted to the [[Imperial Orcs]]. In later 383YE a Jotun yegarra force under the walrus banner of ''Eisa Winterborn'' [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#Battle of Clattering Gulley\|sealed the western end]] of the pass. Until the Pass is cleared, it's unusable by [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]]. It's also impassable to merchant caravans which is unfortunate. As Skarsind has grown in size and prosperity, easy trade with their neighbours to the west could be good for both territories. The Imperial Orcs have plenty of valuable wood and metal, but they'd also value meat, fish, fowl, herbs, furs, ivory... all things Sermersuaq produces in abundance.		[[Skarsind#Pakaanan's_Pass\|Pakaanan's Pass]] used to allow passage between Sermersuaq and [[Skarsind]]. Caravans once passed regularly in both directions, both when the latter territory was part of Wintermark and after it was gifted to the [[Imperial Orcs]]. In later 383YE a Jotun yegarra force under the walrus banner of ''Eisa Winterborn'' [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#Battle of Clattering Gulley\|sealed the western end]] of the pass. Until the Pass is cleared, it's unusable by [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]]. It's also impassable to merchant caravans which is unfortunate. As Skarsind has grown in size and prosperity, easy trade with their neighbours to the west could be good for both territories. The Imperial Orcs have plenty of valuable wood and metal, but they'd also value meat, fish, fowl, herbs, furs, ivory... all things Sermersuaq produces in abundance.

	Reopening ~~Pakanaan~~'s Pass would be a fairly major undertaking, and while Graciana has a few ideas of how it might be done, it's also beyond the remit of her immediate appraisal. She suggests that if the Imperial Senate wish to pursue this avenue they consider another appraisal specifically to re-open the Pass, and if they specify that they want it opened for both military and merchant purposes that might provide opportunities to increase the prosperity of both Wintermark and the Imperial Orcs.		Reopening Pakaanan's Pass would be a fairly major undertaking, and while Graciana has a few ideas of how it might be done, it's also beyond the remit of her immediate appraisal. She suggests that if the Imperial Senate wish to pursue this avenue they consider another appraisal specifically to re-open the Pass, and if they specify that they want it opened for both military and merchant purposes that might provide opportunities to increase the prosperity of both Wintermark and the Imperial Orcs.

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	<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Increases investment in businesses in Sermersuaq by one. Increase taxation from Sermersuaq by 4 thrones. Provides additional benefits to the Custodian of the Bloody Great Sausage, Wintermark Fleet owners, and the Mediator of Wreck</td></tr></table></div>		<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Increases investment in businesses in Sermersuaq by one. Increase taxation from Sermersuaq by 4 thrones. Provides additional benefits to the Custodian of the Bloody Great Sausage, Wintermark Fleet owners, and the Mediator of Wreck</td></tr></table></div>
	* '''A grand trading post in southern Sermersuaq would provide a significant boost to businesses in the territory'''		* '''A grand trading post in southern Sermersuaq would provide a significant boost to businesses in the territory'''
	* '''It would provide additional benefits to ~~Wintemark~~ ships trading with foreign ports by providing rich luxury goods to sell'''		* '''It would provide additional benefits to Wintermark ships trading with foreign ports by providing rich luxury goods to sell'''
	* '''The Custodian of the Bloody Great Sausage would be in prime position to make a profit from the increased availability of fine, exotic meats'''		* '''The Custodian of the Bloody Great Sausage would be in prime position to make a profit from the increased availability of fine, exotic meats'''
	Sermersuaq produces fine fur, ivory, and leather as well as meat found nowhere else in the Empire. While a lot of that meat is currently going north, there's also demand across the Empire. Graciana proposes that the Imperial Senate could construct a trading post at [[Sermersuaq#Sealtoq\|Atalaq]]. Where the [[Mediator of Wreck\|trading hall at Wreck]] focuses on trade with the Thule, the trading hall at Atalaq would focus on trade with... well everyone else.		Sermersuaq produces fine fur, ivory, and leather as well as meat found nowhere else in the Empire. While a lot of that meat is currently going north, there's also demand across the Empire. Graciana proposes that the Imperial Senate could construct a trading post at [[Sermersuaq#Sealtoq\|Atalaq]]. Where the [[Mediator of Wreck\|trading hall at Wreck]] focuses on trade with the Thule, the trading hall at Atalaq would focus on trade with... well everyone else.