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	Thanks to Frederick's expertise, the project would ''not'' count against the Empire's limit of nine commissions and three wayleaves each season. Should more than one of the projects be commissioned, Frederick has made it clear that he will work on only the ''first'' to be successfully raised.		Thanks to Frederick's expertise, the project would ''not'' count against the Empire's limit of nine commissions and three wayleaves each season. Should more than one of the projects be commissioned, Frederick has made it clear that he will work on only the ''first'' to be successfully raised.

	While working on a project, Frederick would not be available for other work - but he has mentioned that provided the work goes well he is minded to offer the Synod another opportunity to place a ''Statement of ~~Eneavour~~''.		While working on a project, Frederick would not be available for other work - but he has mentioned that provided the work goes well he is minded to offer the Synod another opportunity to place a ''Statement of Endeavour''.

	The master architect is patient, but not infinitely so - he has after all a significant number of wealthy patrons interested in his services as well as his teaching responsibilities at Sarvos university. If the Empire has not begun work on one of his projects by the start of the Winter Solstice 384YE, he will move on to other projects. He may still offer another Statement of Endeavour if none of his proposals are taken up, but it is far less likely.		The master architect is patient, but not infinitely so - he has after all a significant number of wealthy patrons interested in his services as well as his teaching responsibilities at Sarvos university. If the Empire has not begun work on one of his projects by the start of the Winter Solstice 384YE, he will move on to other projects. He may still offer another Statement of Endeavour if none of his proposals are taken up, but it is far less likely.
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	<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><quote by="Statement of Principle, Assembly of the Nine, Viviane de Courdefer, Autumn Equinox 382YE, Upheld with a Greater Majority 6 - 0">Ambition's burning flame ascends to Frederick's legacy - he wants to build. For me he calls to set guiding light, a clarion call to all I say so shall I be. Granite white is precious rare. Too many ways to use it all. So says Wisdom's counting Throne. What will it cost? What will your greatest work, created by my will cost the Empire in exchange? This then we need - I need. I need to know what one creation is greater yet than all that part-completed stand? Can Frederick defeat time's hungry grasp? Give to me your knowledge and your art. Give to me your tomorrows all your skill; a world of learning, to rebuild our long-lost legacy. Those who learn not, those who forget, are doomed to live again our pain. So let us learn and let us grow. Build me wonder, build me song, build me college ~~univeresal~~; let our spirits leave this world but not our skill. Bring students and bring scholars. Bring all our minds together, inspirational. So shall it be, to all I say - a clarion call for empire's good; for virtue guards our souls. Ambition's flame will always forge tomorrow greater than today. I call for designs for ten library-colleges, one in every nation, to store duplicate books; and to teach students of the Way, or war, of history and the past, of architecture for the future - and for ~~Freerick~~ to teach as Adelmar the lion did; that knowledge be built higher and future generations have to tools the build even greater.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><quote by="Statement of Principle, Assembly of the Nine, Viviane de Courdefer, Autumn Equinox 382YE, Upheld with a Greater Majority 6 - 0">Ambition's burning flame ascends to Frederick's legacy - he wants to build. For me he calls to set guiding light, a clarion call to all I say so shall I be. Granite white is precious rare. Too many ways to use it all. So says Wisdom's counting Throne. What will it cost? What will your greatest work, created by my will cost the Empire in exchange? This then we need - I need. I need to know what one creation is greater yet than all that part-completed stand? Can Frederick defeat time's hungry grasp? Give to me your knowledge and your art. Give to me your tomorrows all your skill; a world of learning, to rebuild our long-lost legacy. Those who learn not, those who forget, are doomed to live again our pain. So let us learn and let us grow. Build me wonder, build me song, build me college universal; let our spirits leave this world but not our skill. Bring students and bring scholars. Bring all our minds together, inspirational. So shall it be, to all I say - a clarion call for empire's good; for virtue guards our souls. Ambition's flame will always forge tomorrow greater than today. I call for designs for ten library-colleges, one in every nation, to store duplicate books; and to teach students of the Way, or war, of history and the past, of architecture for the future - and for Frederick to teach as Adelmar the lion did; that knowledge be built higher and future generations have to tools the build even greater.</quote></div>
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	==Siroc School of Shipbuilding and International Trade==		==Siroc School of Shipbuilding and International Trade==
	<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><quote by="Frederick di Sarvos">"If I say I'm going to build a school... then in 200 years it will be one of the most prestigious buildings in the Empire, bet you real money."</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><quote by="Frederick di Sarvos">"If I say I'm going to build a school... then in 200 years it will be one of the most prestigious buildings in the Empire, bet you real money."</quote></div>
	Frederick's final proposal is significantly different to the others, but perhaps even more Ambitious. It is easy, he argues, to take an existing university and make it the most prestigious in the Empire. Far more challenging would be to establish something entirely new, and watch it grow. With that in mind, he has proposed the establishment of a school in Siroc dedicated to the study of shipbuilding and the arts of international trade, on the premise that it will serve as the seed from which a college will grow that will ultimately challenge Diora or Holberg for students..		Frederick's final proposal is significantly different to the others, but perhaps even more Ambitious. It is easy, he argues, to take an existing university and make it the most prestigious in the Empire. Far more challenging would be to establish something entirely new, and watch it grow. With that in mind, he has proposed the establishment of a school in Siroc dedicated to the study of shipbuilding and the arts of international trade, on the premise that it will serve as the seed from which a college will grow that will ultimately challenge Diora or Holberg for students.

	Unlike the shipyard at Atalaya, this new school would be dedicated to innovation more than industry. Furthermore, it would be built in Siroc - and enjoy the protection of the [[Construct_the_Salt_Guard\|Salt Guard]] fortress [[The_same_bed#The_Salt_Guard\|designed by Menno van Ritsjhof]], thus making it significantly harder for the [[Grendel]] to burn it down.		Unlike the shipyard at Atalaya, this new school would be dedicated to innovation more than industry. Furthermore, it would be built in Siroc - and enjoy the protection of the [[Construct_the_Salt_Guard\|Salt Guard]] fortress [[The_same_bed#The_Salt_Guard\|designed by Menno van Ritsjhof]], thus making it significantly harder for the [[Grendel]] to burn it down.

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	The new college would focus not only on the study of geography, languages, history, and politics, but also on maritime skills including navigation, piloting and ship-building. He envisages an extensive faculty dedicated to improving Imperial understanding of ship design. With suitable funds available, it might be possible to attract experts from the [[Sarcophan Delves]] or even [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]] to teach at the college, as well as providing scholarships to promising students. There would also be a practical element - a building yard and dry dock allowing students to develop their practical, as well as purely theoretical, skills.		The new college would focus not only on the study of geography, languages, history, and politics, but also on maritime skills including navigation, piloting and ship-building. He envisages an extensive faculty dedicated to improving Imperial understanding of ship design. With suitable funds available, it might be possible to attract experts from the [[Sarcophan Delves]] or even [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]] to teach at the college, as well as providing scholarships to promising students. There would also be a practical element - a building yard and dry dock allowing students to develop their practical, as well as purely theoretical, skills.

	The school would provide the benefits of a [[shipyard]]. The dry dock would allow it to engage in [[Shipyard#Naval_Construction\|naval construction]], and built in conjunction with the Salt Guard, it would allow Siroc to function as a [[Shipyard#Refuge\|refuge]] for any [[~~Imperial~~ navy]].		The school would provide the benefits of a [[shipyard]]. The dry dock would allow it to engage in [[Shipyard#Naval_Construction\|naval construction]], and built in conjunction with the Salt Guard, it would allow Siroc to function as a [[Shipyard#Refuge\|refuge]] for any [[navy]].

	Crucially it would also encourage Imperial innovation in naval arts. As a consequence, any Imperial navy constructed at the School of Shipbuilding would have the opportunity to gain a ''quality'' - similar to the way in which a newly created Imperial army has a unique [[Army qualities\|quality]] when it is completed. Once a single navy had been built here, any other Imperial navy constructed on the [[Bay of Catazar]] would likewise be eligible for a unique quality. In both cases, unlike a traditional army there may be some additional costs - most likely wains of weirwood or mithril - but the amount would depend on the quality to be provided.		Crucially it would also encourage Imperial innovation in naval arts. As a consequence, any Imperial navy constructed at the School of Shipbuilding would have the opportunity to gain a ''quality'' - similar to the way in which a newly created Imperial army has a unique [[Army qualities\|quality]] when it is completed. Once a single navy had been built here, any other Imperial navy constructed on the [[Bay of Catazar]] would likewise be eligible for a unique quality. In both cases, unlike a traditional army there may be some additional costs - most likely wains of weirwood or mithril - but the amount would depend on the quality to be provided.
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	* Costs: 30 wains of Weirwood, 20 wains of White Granite, and 10 wains of mithril. 120 crows in labour. Six months to complete.		* Costs: 30 wains of Weirwood, 20 wains of White Granite, and 10 wains of mithril. 120 crows in labour. Six months to complete.
	* Upkeep: 5 Thrones each season		* Upkeep: 5 Thrones each season
	* Creates the [[#The School of Shipbuilding\|School of Shipbuilding]] which both functions as a [[shipyard]], and would allow the Empire to build [[~~Imperial~~ navy\|navies]] with special qualities.		* Creates the [[#The School of Shipbuilding\|School of Shipbuilding]] which both functions as a [[shipyard]], and would allow the Empire to build [[navy\|navies]] with special qualities.
	* Once complete, it would make the [[The_parents_of_security#The_Ships_of_Sarvos\|Sarvos Arsenal and Dockyard]] opportunity available to the Empire again.		* Once complete, it would make the [[The_parents_of_security#The_Ships_of_Sarvos\|Sarvos Arsenal and Dockyard]] opportunity available to the Empire again.
	==Resolution==		==Resolution==

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	===The Diora Chair of Dramaturgy===		===The Diora Chair of Dramaturgy===
	Creating a college of magic will certainly create an [[Imperial title]] (Frederick has airily suggested ''The Diora Chair of Dramaturgy''). The Imperial Senate would need to determine how this title would be appointed. The most [[New_Imperial_titles#Well_Worn_Paths\|well worn path]] would be a [[Candidacy\|Declaration of Candidacy]] by the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] but that is by no means the only way that it could be appointed.		Creating a college of magic will certainly create an [[Imperial title]] (Frederick has airily suggested ''The Diora Chair of Dramaturgy''). The Imperial Senate would need to determine how this title would be appointed. The most [[New_Imperial_titles#Well_Worn_Paths\|well worn path]] would be a [[Candidacy\|Declaration of Candidacy]] by the [[Conclave]] but that is by no means the only way that it could be appointed.

	It could be treated like the old [[Provost of the Halls of Knowledge]], and made a national appointment of [[the League]]. While the easiest way to do this would be to allow the business owners of the League to appoint it each season, it may also be possible to appoint it via the same method as the [[Master of the Imperial Mint]] and the [[Regario Dossier]] - open auction for League citizens with the money going to the treasury. Alternatively, given Autumn magic's clear emphasis on trade and commerce, it would be possible to declare the college an Imperial position in the Bourse, appointed by public auction each season, with the title available to any citizen prepared to pay the money.		It could be treated like the old [[Provost of the Halls of Knowledge]], and made a national appointment of [[the League]]. While the easiest way to do this would be to allow the business owners of the League to appoint it each season, it may also be possible to appoint it via the same method as the [[Master of the Imperial Mint]] and the [[Regario Dossier]] - open auction for League citizens with the money going to the treasury. Alternatively, given Autumn magic's clear emphasis on trade and commerce, it would be possible to declare the college an Imperial position in the Bourse, appointed by public auction each season, with the title available to any citizen prepared to pay the money.
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	* Once complete, it would make the [[The_parents_of_security#The_Ships_of_Sarvos\|Sarvos Arsenal and Dockyard]] opportunity available to the Empire again.		* Once complete, it would make the [[The_parents_of_security#The_Ships_of_Sarvos\|Sarvos Arsenal and Dockyard]] opportunity available to the Empire again.
	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	During the Winter Solstice, the [[Senate]] heard a [[Senate motion\|motion]] to [[Construct_Naval_Academy_of_Blood_and_Brass\|construct the Naval Academy of Blood and Brass]] but ultimately that motion failed. While the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] considered a [[Concord\|Declaration of Concord]] the [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord_:_Support_for_Diora_University\|supported the expansion to Diora University]], they ultimately rejected it. Meanwhile, the [[Synod]] saw a [[Statement of Principle]] in [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_88\|support of the Lepidean Library]] from the [[Assembly#The Assembly of the Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]] - but on the explicit understanding that the [[liao#True Liao\|true liao]] it would produce would be assigned by the [[Gatekeeper\|Gatekeepers]].		During the Winter Solstice, the [[Senate]] heard a [[Senate motion\|motion]] to [[Construct_Naval_Academy_of_Blood_and_Brass\|construct the Naval Academy of Blood and Brass]] but ultimately that motion failed. While the [[Conclave]] considered a [[Concord\|Declaration of Concord]] the [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord_:_Support_for_Diora_University\|supported the expansion to Diora University]], they ultimately rejected it. Meanwhile, the [[Synod]] saw a [[Statement of Principle]] in [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_88\|support of the Lepidean Library]] from the [[Assembly#The Assembly of the Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]] - but on the explicit understanding that the [[liao#True Liao\|true liao]] it would produce would be assigned by the [[Gatekeeper\|Gatekeepers]].

	In the event, none of Frederick's proposals was actually commissioned by the Senate; the opportunity is still ongoing. However, following a [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_42\|call to Inquisition]] by '''Ranae de Rondell''' in the [[Ambition]] [[Virtue assembly\|assembly]], Frederick di Sarvos has made it clear that he will not work on any of these projects until after the resolution of that judgement has taken place.		In the event, none of Frederick's proposals was actually commissioned by the Senate; the opportunity is still ongoing. However, following a [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_42\|call to Inquisition]] by '''Ranae de Rondell''' in the [[Ambition]] [[Virtue assembly\|assembly]], Frederick di Sarvos has made it clear that he will not work on any of these projects until after the resolution of that judgement has taken place.

	Following Frederick journeying to the Commonwealth shortly before the Autumn Equinox 385YE it is no longer possible to commission any of the opportunities offered in this wind of fortune.		Following Frederick journeying to the Commonwealth shortly before the Autumn Equinox 385YE it is no longer possible to commission any of the opportunities offered in this wind of fortune.

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	* Once complete, it would make the [[The_parents_of_security#The_Ships_of_Sarvos\|Sarvos Arsenal and Dockyard]] opportunity available to the Empire again.		* Once complete, it would make the [[The_parents_of_security#The_Ships_of_Sarvos\|Sarvos Arsenal and Dockyard]] opportunity available to the Empire again.
	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	During the Winter Solstice, the [[Senate]] heard a [[Senate motion\|motion]] to [[Construct_Naval_Academy_of_Blood_and_Brass\|construct the Naval Academy of Blood and Brass]] but ultimately that motion failed. While the [[Imperial Conclave]] considered a [[Concord\|Declaration of Concord]] the [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord_:_Support_for_Diora_University\|supported the expansion to Diora University]], they ultimately rejected it. Meanwhile, the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] saw a [[Statement of Principle]] in [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_88\|support of the Lepidean Library]] from the [[Assembly#The Assembly of the Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]] - but on the explicit understanding that the [[liao#True Liao\|true liao]] it would produce would be assigned by the [[Gatekeeper\|Gatekeepers]].		During the Winter Solstice, the [[Senate]] heard a [[Senate motion\|motion]] to [[Construct_Naval_Academy_of_Blood_and_Brass\|construct the Naval Academy of Blood and Brass]] but ultimately that motion failed. While the [[Imperial Conclave]] considered a [[Concord\|Declaration of Concord]] the [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord_:_Support_for_Diora_University\|supported the expansion to Diora University]], they ultimately rejected it. Meanwhile, the [[Synod]] saw a [[Statement of Principle]] in [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_88\|support of the Lepidean Library]] from the [[Assembly#The Assembly of the Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]] - but on the explicit understanding that the [[liao#True Liao\|true liao]] it would produce would be assigned by the [[Gatekeeper\|Gatekeepers]].

	In the event, none of Frederick's proposals was actually commissioned by the Senate; the opportunity is still ongoing. However, following a [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_42\|call to Inquisition]] by '''Ranae de Rondell''' in the [[Ambition]] [[Virtue assembly\|assembly]], Frederick di Sarvos has made it clear that he will not work on any of these projects until after the resolution of that judgement has taken place.		In the event, none of Frederick's proposals was actually commissioned by the Senate; the opportunity is still ongoing. However, following a [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_42\|call to Inquisition]] by '''Ranae de Rondell''' in the [[Ambition]] [[Virtue assembly\|assembly]], Frederick di Sarvos has made it clear that he will not work on any of these projects until after the resolution of that judgement has taken place.

	Following Frederick journeying to the Commonwealth shortly before the Autumn Equinox 385YE it is no longer possible to commission any of the opportunities offered in this wind of fortune.		Following Frederick journeying to the Commonwealth shortly before the Autumn Equinox 385YE it is no longer possible to commission any of the opportunities offered in this wind of fortune.

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	Frederick has assessed several locations and created a list of proposals. He makes it clear, however, that he is prepared to bring his talents to bear on only ''one'' of these projects. As he says, "the pinnacle of ambition is to be 'the ''best'', not to be first among equals or some such rubbish."		Frederick has assessed several locations and created a list of proposals. He makes it clear, however, that he is prepared to bring his talents to bear on only ''one'' of these projects. As he says, "the pinnacle of ambition is to be 'the ''best'', not to be first among equals or some such rubbish."

	In each case, Frederick di Sarvos has already secured permission from the faculties involved to oversee their renovation provided permission can be secured. The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] can choose to [[commission]] ''one'' of these projects. An [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]] could not be used to commission a college since they fall outside the legal restrictions on wayleaves.		In each case, Frederick di Sarvos has already secured permission from the faculties involved to oversee their renovation provided permission can be secured. The [[Senate]] can choose to [[commission]] ''one'' of these projects. An [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]] could not be used to commission a college since they fall outside the legal restrictions on wayleaves.

	Thanks to Frederick's expertise, the project would ''not'' count against the Empire's limit of nine commissions and three wayleaves each season. Should more than one of the projects be commissioned, Frederick has made it clear that he will work on only the ''first'' to be successfully raised.		Thanks to Frederick's expertise, the project would ''not'' count against the Empire's limit of nine commissions and three wayleaves each season. Should more than one of the projects be commissioned, Frederick has made it clear that he will work on only the ''first'' to be successfully raised.
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	* Once complete, it would make the [[The_parents_of_security#The_Ships_of_Sarvos\|Sarvos Arsenal and Dockyard]] opportunity available to the Empire again.		* Once complete, it would make the [[The_parents_of_security#The_Ships_of_Sarvos\|Sarvos Arsenal and Dockyard]] opportunity available to the Empire again.
	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	During the Winter Solstice, the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] heard a [[Senate motion\|motion]] to [[Construct_Naval_Academy_of_Blood_and_Brass\|construct the Naval Academy of Blood and Brass]] but ultimately that motion failed. While the [[Imperial Conclave]] considered a [[Concord\|Declaration of Concord]] the [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord_:_Support_for_Diora_University\|supported the expansion to Diora University]], they ultimately rejected it. Meanwhile, the [[Imperial Synod]] saw a [[Statement of Principle]] in [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_88\|support of the Lepidean Library]] from the [[Assembly#The Assembly of the Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]] - but on the explicit understanding that the [[liao#True Liao\|true liao]] it would produce would be assigned by the [[Gatekeeper\|Gatekeepers]].		During the Winter Solstice, the [[Senate]] heard a [[Senate motion\|motion]] to [[Construct_Naval_Academy_of_Blood_and_Brass\|construct the Naval Academy of Blood and Brass]] but ultimately that motion failed. While the [[Imperial Conclave]] considered a [[Concord\|Declaration of Concord]] the [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord_:_Support_for_Diora_University\|supported the expansion to Diora University]], they ultimately rejected it. Meanwhile, the [[Imperial Synod]] saw a [[Statement of Principle]] in [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_88\|support of the Lepidean Library]] from the [[Assembly#The Assembly of the Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]] - but on the explicit understanding that the [[liao#True Liao\|true liao]] it would produce would be assigned by the [[Gatekeeper\|Gatekeepers]].

	In the event, none of Frederick's proposals was actually commissioned by the Senate; the opportunity is still ongoing. However, following a [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_42\|call to Inquisition]] by '''Ranae de Rondell''' in the [[Ambition]] [[Virtue assembly\|assembly]], Frederick di Sarvos has made it clear that he will not work on any of these projects until after the resolution of that judgement has taken place.		In the event, none of Frederick's proposals was actually commissioned by the Senate; the opportunity is still ongoing. However, following a [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_42\|call to Inquisition]] by '''Ranae de Rondell''' in the [[Ambition]] [[Virtue assembly\|assembly]], Frederick di Sarvos has made it clear that he will not work on any of these projects until after the resolution of that judgement has taken place.

	Following Frederick journeying to the Commonwealth shortly before the Autumn Equinox 385YE it is no longer possible to commission any of the opportunities offered in this wind of fortune.		Following Frederick journeying to the Commonwealth shortly before the Autumn Equinox 385YE it is no longer possible to commission any of the opportunities offered in this wind of fortune.

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	It would create a new [[Imperial title]] - the [[#The Lepidean Library\|Lepidean Librarian]].		It would create a new [[Imperial title]] - the [[#The Lepidean Library\|Lepidean Librarian]].

	===The ~~Lepidan~~ Library===		===The Lepidean Library===
	The Lepidean Library would be the finest example of its type in the Empire - a library dedicated to collecting the accounts of exemplars and paragons. The Heirs of Lepidus - expert scholars on this topic - are apparently excited enough to plan to move their entire stock of books to the project with an eventual intention of abandoning their modest chapter house in Woodbury to join the faculty full time.		The Lepidean Library would be the finest example of its type in the Empire - a library dedicated to collecting the accounts of exemplars and paragons. The Heirs of Lepidus - expert scholars on this topic - are apparently excited enough to plan to move their entire stock of books to the project with an eventual intention of abandoning their modest chapter house in Woodbury to join the faculty full time.

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	The school would provide the benefits of a [[shipyard]]. The dry dock would allow it to engage in [[Shipyard#Naval_Construction\|naval construction]], and built in conjunction with the Salt Guard, it would allow Siroc to function as a [[Shipyard#Refuge\|refuge]] for any [[Imperial navy]].		The school would provide the benefits of a [[shipyard]]. The dry dock would allow it to engage in [[Shipyard#Naval_Construction\|naval construction]], and built in conjunction with the Salt Guard, it would allow Siroc to function as a [[Shipyard#Refuge\|refuge]] for any [[Imperial navy]].

	Crucially it would also encourage Imperial innovation in naval arts. As a consequence, any Imperial navy constructed at the School of Shipbuilding would have the opportunity to gain a ''quality'' - similar to the way in which a newly created Imperial army has a unique [[Army qualities\|quality]] when it is completed. Once a single navy had been built here, any other Imperial navy constructed on the [[Bay of Catazar]] would likewise be eligible for a unique quality. In both cases, unlike a traditional army there may be some additional costs - most likely wains of weirwood or ~~mithil~~ - but the amount would depend on the quality to be provided.		Crucially it would also encourage Imperial innovation in naval arts. As a consequence, any Imperial navy constructed at the School of Shipbuilding would have the opportunity to gain a ''quality'' - similar to the way in which a newly created Imperial army has a unique [[Army qualities\|quality]] when it is completed. Once a single navy had been built here, any other Imperial navy constructed on the [[Bay of Catazar]] would likewise be eligible for a unique quality. In both cases, unlike a traditional army there may be some additional costs - most likely wains of weirwood or mithril - but the amount would depend on the quality to be provided.
	===The Ships of Sarvos===		===The Ships of Sarvos===
	In the event that the School of Shipbuilding were commissioned, following the first season of construction a wave of renewed enthusiasm for naval endeavour would sweep the Bay of Catazar. One of the consequences of this would be renewed interest among the guilds of Sarvos in building the [[The_parents_of_security#The_Ships_of_Sarvos\|Sarvos Arsenal and Dockyard]] from the plans discovered in Autumn 381YE, making that [[opportunity]] again available to the Senate.		In the event that the School of Shipbuilding were commissioned, following the first season of construction a wave of renewed enthusiasm for naval endeavour would sweep the Bay of Catazar. One of the consequences of this would be renewed interest among the guilds of Sarvos in building the [[The_parents_of_security#The_Ships_of_Sarvos\|Sarvos Arsenal and Dockyard]] from the plans discovered in Autumn 381YE, making that [[opportunity]] again available to the Senate.

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	Holberg University is often viewed as the foremost centre of learning in the Empire, established long before the city joined the League. Renowned as a centre of medicine and engineering, long years under siege have left its facilities for less practical subjects - history, the arts, theology - somewhat diminished. Still, in the years since the [[379YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Hammer_and_Blade\|liberation]], the university has recovered somewhat and is still a favoured destination for those with the money or the raw talent to win a place at this most prestigious of institutions. It is also where Frederick di Sarvos enjoys his tenured position as a lecturer in, and Chair of the faculty of, civilian architecture.		Holberg University is often viewed as the foremost centre of learning in the Empire, established long before the city joined the League. Renowned as a centre of medicine and engineering, long years under siege have left its facilities for less practical subjects - history, the arts, theology - somewhat diminished. Still, in the years since the [[379YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Hammer_and_Blade\|liberation]], the university has recovered somewhat and is still a favoured destination for those with the money or the raw talent to win a place at this most prestigious of institutions. It is also where Frederick di Sarvos enjoys his tenured position as a lecturer in, and Chair of the faculty of, civilian architecture.

	The university is already one of the most respected in the Empire; Frederick's proposals would transform it into a wonder not only of the Empire but potentially of the world. He intends to leave the central buildings largely untouched, but built four additional smaller faculties in different parts of the city dedicated to medicine, engineering, the arts, and the natural sciences. The art campus in particular would be built as part of [[Holberg#Holmauer_Park\|Holmauer Park]], expanding on and incorporating its beautiful design. Indeed, he plans to request that Katarzyna Von Carstein take the lead on that section of the project, while also mentioned the possibility of ~~liasing~~ with Caerwyn Von Holberg of The Feasting Crow, the proprietor of ''Wunderkind'', to contribute their ideas for the faculty of engineering.		The university is already one of the most respected in the Empire; Frederick's proposals would transform it into a wonder not only of the Empire but potentially of the world. He intends to leave the central buildings largely untouched, but built four additional smaller faculties in different parts of the city dedicated to medicine, engineering, the arts, and the natural sciences. The art campus in particular would be built as part of [[Holberg#Holmauer_Park\|Holmauer Park]], expanding on and incorporating its beautiful design. Indeed, he plans to request that Katarzyna Von Carstein take the lead on that section of the project, while also mentioned the possibility of liaising with Caerwyn Von Holberg of The Feasting Crow, the proprietor of ''Wunderkind'', to contribute their ideas for the faculty of engineering.
	===Expanding Holberg University===		===Expanding Holberg University===
	Frederick's plans for Holberg University are not cheap. The project will require 60 wains of white granite, and 30 wains of weirwood. The project would take six months to complete, and require 180 crowns of labour costs.		Frederick's plans for Holberg University are not cheap. The project will require 60 wains of white granite, and 30 wains of weirwood. The project would take six months to complete, and require 180 crowns of labour costs.

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	"Ha!" Frederick was in a volatile mood, full of dangerous energy and enthusiasm. "I wasn't talking about the students. Most of them actually want to get something out of their education. They're ambitious. I was talking about the professors, all too keen to rest on their laurels and just teach people by rote. Half of the professors I know haven't had an original thought in the last decade."		"Ha!" Frederick was in a volatile mood, full of dangerous energy and enthusiasm. "I wasn't talking about the students. Most of them actually want to get something out of their education. They're ambitious. I was talking about the professors, all too keen to rest on their laurels and just teach people by rote. Half of the professors I know haven't had an original thought in the last decade."

	Vauban shook his head and rolled his eyes behind Frederick's back. The master architect's caustic opinion of his fellow academics had made him few friends at the University. The man himself just considered this to be more proof of the limited vision and thin skins of his so-called peers. Many of the students privately found it entertaining, especially when the Master Architect used his acerbic wit to puncture one of the less popular professors in a public altercation. They regularly speculated that far from quitting the Civil Service in pursuit of greater challenges as he claimed, he'd actually been thrown out by the ~~Consitutional~~ Court for his sharp tongue and inability to suffer foolishness.		Vauban shook his head and rolled his eyes behind Frederick's back. The master architect's caustic opinion of his fellow academics had made him few friends at the University. The man himself just considered this to be more proof of the limited vision and thin skins of his so-called peers. Many of the students privately found it entertaining, especially when the Master Architect used his acerbic wit to puncture one of the less popular professors in a public altercation. They regularly speculated that far from quitting the Civil Service in pursuit of greater challenges as he claimed, he'd actually been thrown out by the Constitutional Court for his sharp tongue and inability to suffer foolishness.

	"Obviously I don't want to appear over-cautious," began Vauban taking a different tack. "But they're not small projects and..."		"Obviously I don't want to appear over-cautious," began Vauban taking a different tack. "But they're not small projects and..."

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Resolution

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	In the event, none of Frederick's proposals was actually commissioned by the Senate; the opportunity is still ongoing. However, following a [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_42\|call to Inquisition]] by '''Ranae de Rondell''' in the [[Ambition]] [[Virtue assembly\|assembly]], Frederick di Sarvos has made it clear that he will not work on any of these projects until after the resolution of that judgement has taken place.		In the event, none of Frederick's proposals was actually commissioned by the Senate; the opportunity is still ongoing. However, following a [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_42\|call to Inquisition]] by '''Ranae de Rondell''' in the [[Ambition]] [[Virtue assembly\|assembly]], Frederick di Sarvos has made it clear that he will not work on any of these projects until after the resolution of that judgement has taken place.

			Following Frederick journeying to the Commonwealth shortly before the Autumn Equinox 385YE it is no longer possible to commission any of the opportunities offered in this wind of fortune.

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College of the Liberated

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	===College of the Liberated===		===College of the Liberated===
	One possibility the Civil Service have identified might be to combine the new Diora University buildings with the remote ~~camps~~ of the [[College_of_the_Liberated\|College of the Liberated]] in Trivento. This would abrogate the existing title Dean of the Liberated (currently lapsed), but would also allow the College of the Liberated to deal with many more students each season, giving a modest increase to the amount of money it produces each season.		One possibility the Civil Service have identified might be to combine the new Diora University buildings with the remote campus of the [[College_of_the_Liberated\|College of the Liberated]] in Trivento. This would abrogate the existing title Dean of the Liberated (currently lapsed), but would also allow the College of the Liberated to deal with many more students each season, giving a modest increase to the amount of money it produces each season.
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