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

2026-01-16T09:43:13Z

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	* '''War continues to rage between the Sumaah Republic and the Asavean Archipelago'''		* '''War continues to rage between the Sumaah Republic and the Asavean Archipelago'''
	* '''Imperial fleets fight alongside Sumaah vessels, especially those of the ''Frieøyer'''''		* '''Imperial fleets fight alongside Sumaah vessels, especially those of the ''Frieøyer'''''
	The Sumaah Republic are [[Guide_the_spirit#Virtuous_War\|at war]] with the [[Asavean Archipelago]]. Unlike the Empire, who are also at war with Asavea, these two great powers are practically neighbours and need not work through proxies. Asavean [[navy\|navies]] directly threaten northern Sumaah, although their [[~~Imperial army~~\|armies]] are no match for the disciplined soldiers martialled by the House of Courage.		The Sumaah Republic are [[Guide_the_spirit#Virtuous_War\|at war]] with the [[Asavean Archipelago]]. Unlike the Empire, who are also at war with Asavea, these two great powers are practically neighbours and need not work through proxies. Asavean [[navy\|navies]] directly threaten northern Sumaah, although their [[Army\|armies]] are no match for the disciplined soldiers martialled by the House of Courage.

	The Asavean Plenum has pledged that they will not stop until they have achieved retribution for the Sumaah role in the [[Mosaic\|attack on Chalonsio]]. They intend to raze a Sumaah city much as they did to Imperial [[A beacon of smoke\|Siroc]]. To date, thanks to the aid of [[Guide_the_spirit#Oceans_and_Ships\|Imperial ship captains]], the Asaveans have been prevented from doing so. The [[corsair\|corsairs]] of [[the Brass Coast]] have done everything they can to [[Questions_of_virtue#Rage_of_the_Corsairs\|thwart the Asavean blockade]] of Zemeh. Ships of every nation save [[Varushka]] and [[Urizen]] have responded to the [[mandate]] enacted by '''Isolde Hannasdottir''' urging virtuous Imperial ship captains to journey to the [[The seven seas#Sea of Salt\|Sea of Salt]] to support the Sumaah.		The Asavean Plenum has pledged that they will not stop until they have achieved retribution for the Sumaah role in the [[Mosaic\|attack on Chalonsio]]. They intend to raze a Sumaah city much as they did to Imperial [[A beacon of smoke\|Siroc]]. To date, thanks to the aid of [[Guide_the_spirit#Oceans_and_Ships\|Imperial ship captains]], the Asaveans have been prevented from doing so. The [[corsair\|corsairs]] of [[the Brass Coast]] have done everything they can to [[Questions_of_virtue#Rage_of_the_Corsairs\|thwart the Asavean blockade]] of Zemeh. Ships of every nation save [[Varushka]] and [[Urizen]] have responded to the [[mandate]] enacted by '''Isolde Hannasdottir''' urging virtuous Imperial ship captains to journey to the [[The seven seas#Sea of Salt\|Sea of Salt]] to support the Sumaah.

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

2026-01-16T09:43:12Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial navy" to "[[navy"

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	* '''War continues to rage between the Sumaah Republic and the Asavean Archipelago'''		* '''War continues to rage between the Sumaah Republic and the Asavean Archipelago'''
	* '''Imperial fleets fight alongside Sumaah vessels, especially those of the ''Frieøyer'''''		* '''Imperial fleets fight alongside Sumaah vessels, especially those of the ''Frieøyer'''''
	The Sumaah Republic are [[Guide_the_spirit#Virtuous_War\|at war]] with the [[Asavean Archipelago]]. Unlike the Empire, who are also at war with Asavea, these two great powers are practically neighbours and need not work through proxies. Asavean [[~~Imperial~~ navy\|navies]] directly threaten northern Sumaah, although their [[Imperial army\|armies]] are no match for the disciplined soldiers martialled by the House of Courage.		The Sumaah Republic are [[Guide_the_spirit#Virtuous_War\|at war]] with the [[Asavean Archipelago]]. Unlike the Empire, who are also at war with Asavea, these two great powers are practically neighbours and need not work through proxies. Asavean [[navy\|navies]] directly threaten northern Sumaah, although their [[Imperial army\|armies]] are no match for the disciplined soldiers martialled by the House of Courage.

	The Asavean Plenum has pledged that they will not stop until they have achieved retribution for the Sumaah role in the [[Mosaic\|attack on Chalonsio]]. They intend to raze a Sumaah city much as they did to Imperial [[A beacon of smoke\|Siroc]]. To date, thanks to the aid of [[Guide_the_spirit#Oceans_and_Ships\|Imperial ship captains]], the Asaveans have been prevented from doing so. The [[corsair\|corsairs]] of [[the Brass Coast]] have done everything they can to [[Questions_of_virtue#Rage_of_the_Corsairs\|thwart the Asavean blockade]] of Zemeh. Ships of every nation save [[Varushka]] and [[Urizen]] have responded to the [[mandate]] enacted by '''Isolde Hannasdottir''' urging virtuous Imperial ship captains to journey to the [[The seven seas#Sea of Salt\|Sea of Salt]] to support the Sumaah.		The Asavean Plenum has pledged that they will not stop until they have achieved retribution for the Sumaah role in the [[Mosaic\|attack on Chalonsio]]. They intend to raze a Sumaah city much as they did to Imperial [[A beacon of smoke\|Siroc]]. To date, thanks to the aid of [[Guide_the_spirit#Oceans_and_Ships\|Imperial ship captains]], the Asaveans have been prevented from doing so. The [[corsair\|corsairs]] of [[the Brass Coast]] have done everything they can to [[Questions_of_virtue#Rage_of_the_Corsairs\|thwart the Asavean blockade]] of Zemeh. Ships of every nation save [[Varushka]] and [[Urizen]] have responded to the [[mandate]] enacted by '''Isolde Hannasdottir''' urging virtuous Imperial ship captains to journey to the [[The seven seas#Sea of Salt\|Sea of Salt]] to support the Sumaah.

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

2026-01-15T12:49:14Z

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

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	The ''Frieøyer'' - the descendants of those pirates brought to the Way [[Zemress#A_Tale_from_Sumaah\|by Zemress]] offer berths and repairs to any Imperial vessel that visits one of the many small ports that dot their island home. In the spirit of [[Zemress]], they also freely share the bounties they seize from the Asaveans with those who sail with them. This season, however, with the Asaveans planning their "big push" there is much less booty to gather.		The ''Frieøyer'' - the descendants of those pirates brought to the Way [[Zemress#A_Tale_from_Sumaah\|by Zemress]] offer berths and repairs to any Imperial vessel that visits one of the many small ports that dot their island home. In the spirit of [[Zemress]], they also freely share the bounties they seize from the Asaveans with those who sail with them. This season, however, with the Asaveans planning their "big push" there is much less booty to gather.

	Consequently, a standard fleet that undertakes this action receives 96 rings, 3 doses of liao, and two bottles of ''oilybrag'' from the ''Frieøyer''. As an avowedly military action against a nation the Empire is at war with, in support of their ally in the Liberty Pact, the [[Quartermaster General of the Imperial Armies]] or the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] could choose add extra incentive by granting [[Fleet#Guerdon_Shares\|Guerdon shares]] to [[fleet\|fleets]] that undertake the action.		Consequently, a standard fleet that undertakes this action receives 96 rings, 3 doses of liao, and two bottles of ''oilybrag'' from the ''Frieøyer''. As an avowedly military action against a nation the Empire is at war with, in support of their ally in the Liberty Pact, the [[Quartermaster General of the Imperial Armies]] or the [[Senate]] could choose add extra incentive by granting [[Fleet#Guerdon_Shares\|Guerdon shares]] to [[fleet\|fleets]] that undertake the action.

	Regardless of the outcome, by the start of the Spring Equinox the Asavean blockade of Sumaah ports will have ended one way or another. As a consequence this voyage will not be available from the Spring Equinox onwards.		Regardless of the outcome, by the start of the Spring Equinox the Asavean blockade of Sumaah ports will have ended one way or another. As a consequence this voyage will not be available from the Spring Equinox onwards.

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:386YE Winter]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Foreign Nations~~]][[Category:Sumaah Republic~~]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:386YE Winter]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Foreign Nations]]
	<ic>It is winter in the Empire, but in the Sumaah Republic, the sun is bright and warm, the sky a deep azure dusted with pale clouds. Yet there is a chill in the air, nonetheless. The prosperous docks of Zemeh teem with ships - low-lying Sumaah vessels of honey-yellow wood with sails a riot of colours and shapes; austere Sarcophan trading ships; a multitude of Imperial vessels from almost all the nations of the Empire. The city thrums with life. Here, a crew of bright-clad corsairs drink sweetened liquor from tempest-jade bowls, locked in a laughing game of boast and counter-boast with a band of equally bright ''Frieøyer'', their tunics rich gold and glorious green, polished glass and precious metal jewels glinting in the sunlight as they duel. Yet there is an edge to the laughter, an undercurrent to the camaraderie. These sailors know better than most what waits in the near future, that this might be the last time they are all there to raise their bowls and toast their clever deeds.		<ic>It is winter in the Empire, but in the Sumaah Republic, the sun is bright and warm, the sky a deep azure dusted with pale clouds. Yet there is a chill in the air, nonetheless. The prosperous docks of Zemeh teem with ships - low-lying Sumaah vessels of honey-yellow wood with sails a riot of colours and shapes; austere Sarcophan trading ships; a multitude of Imperial vessels from almost all the nations of the Empire. The city thrums with life. Here, a crew of bright-clad corsairs drink sweetened liquor from tempest-jade bowls, locked in a laughing game of boast and counter-boast with a band of equally bright ''Frieøyer'', their tunics rich gold and glorious green, polished glass and precious metal jewels glinting in the sunlight as they duel. Yet there is an edge to the laughter, an undercurrent to the camaraderie. These sailors know better than most what waits in the near future, that this might be the last time they are all there to raise their bowls and toast their clever deeds.

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	While the innocent invitation was clearly sincere, it may presage further conflict with the Sumaah Synod.		While the innocent invitation was clearly sincere, it may presage further conflict with the Sumaah Synod.
			{{Sumaah Links}}
	~~==Further Reading==~~
	* [[Sumaah ~~Republic]]~~
	* [[The tale that speaks to your heart]] - 386YE Autumn Wind of Fortune discussing the diplomatic status of the Sumaah Republic
	* [[Guide the spirit]] - 386YE Summer Wind of Fortune discussing the diplomatic status of the Sumaah Republic

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:386YE Winter]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Foreign Nations]][[Category:~~Summah~~ Republic]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:386YE Winter]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Foreign Nations]][[Category:Sumaah Republic]]
	<ic>It is winter in the Empire, but in the Sumaah Republic, the sun is bright and warm, the sky a deep azure dusted with pale clouds. Yet there is a chill in the air, nonetheless. The prosperous docks of Zemeh teem with ships - low-lying Sumaah vessels of honey-yellow wood with sails a riot of colours and shapes; austere Sarcophan trading ships; a multitude of Imperial vessels from almost all the nations of the Empire. The city thrums with life. Here, a crew of bright-clad corsairs drink sweetened liquor from tempest-jade bowls, locked in a laughing game of boast and counter-boast with a band of equally bright ''Frieøyer'', their tunics rich gold and glorious green, polished glass and precious metal jewels glinting in the sunlight as they duel. Yet there is an edge to the laughter, an undercurrent to the camaraderie. These sailors know better than most what waits in the near future, that this might be the last time they are all there to raise their bowls and toast their clever deeds.		<ic>It is winter in the Empire, but in the Sumaah Republic, the sun is bright and warm, the sky a deep azure dusted with pale clouds. Yet there is a chill in the air, nonetheless. The prosperous docks of Zemeh teem with ships - low-lying Sumaah vessels of honey-yellow wood with sails a riot of colours and shapes; austere Sarcophan trading ships; a multitude of Imperial vessels from almost all the nations of the Empire. The city thrums with life. Here, a crew of bright-clad corsairs drink sweetened liquor from tempest-jade bowls, locked in a laughing game of boast and counter-boast with a band of equally bright ''Frieøyer'', their tunics rich gold and glorious green, polished glass and precious metal jewels glinting in the sunlight as they duel. Yet there is an edge to the laughter, an undercurrent to the camaraderie. These sailors know better than most what waits in the near future, that this might be the last time they are all there to raise their bowls and toast their clever deeds.

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2025-05-28T20:25:37Z

Thwart Malice Before It Strikes

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	===Thwart Malice Before It Strikes===		===Thwart Malice Before It Strikes===
	* '''Failing to defend the Sumaah coast might have long-term benefits for the Empire'''		* '''Failing to defend the Sumaah coast might have long-term benefits for the Empire'''
	There are quiet voices within the Empire, perhaps inspired by the cynical philosophy of [[Berechiah]], who have a more measured response to news of the imminent attack on Sumaah. In the long run, the Empire and the western Republic cannot help but clash. The two nations are allied at the moment, but as their visions of the Way diverge, that state of affairs surely cannot last. The Way teaches that the [[Vigilance\|Vigilant]] at least should "''prepare for malice, yet thwart malice before it strikes against you''". Anything that weakens ~~Summah~~ cannot fail, in the very long run, to strengthen the Empire.		There are quiet voices within the Empire, perhaps inspired by the cynical philosophy of [[Berechiah]], who have a more measured response to news of the imminent attack on Sumaah. In the long run, the Empire and the western Republic cannot help but clash. The two nations are allied at the moment, but as their visions of the Way diverge, that state of affairs surely cannot last. The Way teaches that the [[Vigilance\|Vigilant]] at least should "''prepare for malice, yet thwart malice before it strikes against you''". Anything that weakens Sumaah cannot fail, in the very long run, to strengthen the Empire.

	Of course, if the Republic has one of their cities burned it will be a great tragedy, a great loss... to the ~~Summah~~. But it will also mean that the Republic will redouble its efforts to fight the Asaveans. It will leave them with little choice but to seek retribution of their own, to continue to try and bring the Asavean Plenum down, and to actively support the spread of the Way to the Archipelago. The Asaveans may abandon their blockade, but most of their military might will need to remain focused in the west rather than, for example, supporting the [[Grendel]]. Indeed, the more obvious it is the Empire was the main factor in destroying their planned vengeance, the more likely it is they will commit more force to the [[Bay of Catazar]].		Of course, if the Republic has one of their cities burned it will be a great tragedy, a great loss... to the Sumaah. But it will also mean that the Republic will redouble its efforts to fight the Asaveans. It will leave them with little choice but to seek retribution of their own, to continue to try and bring the Asavean Plenum down, and to actively support the spread of the Way to the Archipelago. The Asaveans may abandon their blockade, but most of their military might will need to remain focused in the west rather than, for example, supporting the [[Grendel]]. Indeed, the more obvious it is the Empire was the main factor in destroying their planned vengeance, the more likely it is they will commit more force to the [[Bay of Catazar]].

	At the same time, the damage to ~~Sumaah~~ Pride will certainly cause them to stumble a little. They will need to recover and regroup. They will likely become ''more'' reliant on the Empire for naval support if they are to continue to confront the Asaveans. It will mean their efforts to spread their version of the Way will be curtailed for the next year at least, giving the Imperial Synod the chance to "steal a march" on them.		At the same time, the damage to Sumaash Pride will certainly cause them to stumble a little. They will need to recover and regroup. They will likely become ''more'' reliant on the Empire for naval support if they are to continue to confront the Asaveans. It will mean their efforts to spread their version of the Way will be curtailed for the next year at least, giving the Imperial Synod the chance to "steal a march" on them.

	The best part - so these quiet voices reason - is that there's no need for anyone in power to ''do'' anything. A few quiet words here, a lack of support there, and the situation will work itself out. There's no easy way to officially stop Imperial fleet captains from going west to fight short of declaring peace with Asavea or war on Sumaah. The General Assembly supported the call to help ~~Summah~~, and if they withdraw that support the Sumaah Synod will become aware of it. Indeed, direct intervention would be entirely counterproductive - it would cause ~~Summah~~ to feel betrayed. But... all it would need is ''less'' than the minimum amount of effective strength to travel west to ''thwart the blockade''. The ~~Summah~~ would accept the Empire tried to help, but they were unable to assist in the face of superior Asavean naval forces operating along a very wide border.		The best part - so these quiet voices reason - is that there's no need for anyone in power to ''do'' anything. A few quiet words here, a lack of support there, and the situation will work itself out. There's no easy way to officially stop Imperial fleet captains from going west to fight short of declaring peace with Asavea or war on Sumaah. The General Assembly supported the call to help Sumaah, and if they withdraw that support the Sumaah Synod will become aware of it. Indeed, direct intervention would be entirely counterproductive - it would cause Sumaash to feel betrayed. But... all it would need is ''less'' than the minimum amount of effective strength to travel west to ''thwart the blockade''. The Sumaash would accept the Empire tried to help, but they were unable to assist in the face of superior Asavean naval forces operating along a very wide border.

	Obviously, talk like this makes a lot of people uncomfortable... but there is no doubt the Empire would benefit in the long term from weakening Sumaah and forcing the Asaveans to focus on their war with their neighbours rather than their anger at the Empire. All it would take would be letting a single city be burned... something that might happen ''anyway''. Some of the more cynical citizens even point out that it's not as if Sumaah lifted a finger to help the Empire when Siroc was razed...		Obviously, talk like this makes a lot of people uncomfortable... but there is no doubt the Empire would benefit in the long term from weakening Sumaah and forcing the Asaveans to focus on their war with their neighbours rather than their anger at the Empire. All it would take would be letting a single city be burned... something that might happen ''anyway''. Some of the more cynical citizens even point out that it's not as if Sumaah lifted a finger to help the Empire when Siroc was razed...

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Fires of Vengeance

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	The House of Vigilance agents have not been able to determine exactly ''where'' the attack will take place. The High House of Wisdom has done a rapid appraisal of the situation and believes that there are at least ''four'' likely targets, including the port of Zemeh itself. The Sumaah have the advantage on the ground, but they need to split their strength between the likely targets and at the same time cannot afford to withdraw protection from other coastal territories, for fear the Asaveans take advantage of the attack to launch a full-fledged invasion. The ''Frieøyer'' captains will do their best but their resources are already stretched thin as it is.		The House of Vigilance agents have not been able to determine exactly ''where'' the attack will take place. The High House of Wisdom has done a rapid appraisal of the situation and believes that there are at least ''four'' likely targets, including the port of Zemeh itself. The Sumaah have the advantage on the ground, but they need to split their strength between the likely targets and at the same time cannot afford to withdraw protection from other coastal territories, for fear the Asaveans take advantage of the attack to launch a full-fledged invasion. The ''Frieøyer'' captains will do their best but their resources are already stretched thin as it is.

	This season the ''[[Voyage#Thwart the Blockade\|Thwart the Blockade]]'' [[voyage]] serves a different, much more serious purpose. [[Fleet\|Fleets]] active in the Sea of Salt will help the Sumaah defence against the Asavean push. Provided a minimum of 10,000 effective strength of Imperial fleets undertakes the action following the Winter Solstice, they'll provide enough additional assistance to the Republic to repel the Asavean assault before they can destroy any ~~Summah~~ cities.		This season the ''[[Voyage#Thwart the Blockade\|Thwart the Blockade]]'' [[voyage]] serves a different, much more serious purpose. [[Fleet\|Fleets]] active in the Sea of Salt will help the Sumaah defence against the Asavean push. Provided a minimum of 10,000 effective strength of Imperial fleets undertakes the action following the Winter Solstice, they'll provide enough additional assistance to the Republic to repel the Asavean assault before they can destroy any Sumaah cities.

	If less than 10,000 strength is assigned however, then it is inevitable that one of the Sumaah coastal cities - potentially even Zemeh itself - will meet the same fate as [[A beacon of smoke\|Siroc]]. Sumaah will not fall - any more than the Empire collapsed after the loss of Siroc - but the Asavean Plenum will have exacted their wicked vengeance against the Republic.		If less than 10,000 strength is assigned however, then it is inevitable that one of the Sumaah coastal cities - potentially even Zemeh itself - will meet the same fate as [[A beacon of smoke\|Siroc]]. Sumaah will not fall - any more than the Empire collapsed after the loss of Siroc - but the Asavean Plenum will have exacted their wicked vengeance against the Republic.

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Fires of Vengeance

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	<div style="float:right; width: 350px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Accalon5901.jpg\|caption='''Accalon of Felix's Watch''', Ambassador to the Sumaah Republic\|align=right\|width=350}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 350px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Accalon5901.jpg\|caption='''Accalon of Felix's Watch''', Ambassador to the Sumaah Republic\|align=right\|width=350}}</div>
	===Fires of Vengeance===		===Fires of Vengeance===
	* '''The Asavean naval forces are preparing for an all-out strike against the northern ~~Summah~~ coast'''		* '''The Asavean naval forces are preparing for an all-out strike against the northern Sumaah coast'''
	* '''Without significant Imperial aid, the Asaveans will successfully raze a Sumaah city'''		* '''Without significant Imperial aid, the Asaveans will successfully raze a Sumaah city'''
	* '''''Thwart the Block'' remains a raiding action'''		* '''''Thwart the Block'' remains a raiding action'''
	News has reached the Sumaah via the High House of Vigilance, that the Asavean naval forces are gearing up for a major assault. The blockade of their ports has been going on for a year or more, and along with the bounty placed on ships visiting the Empire it's clear that the Plenum is beginning to feel the pinch on their pockets. They need a victory here, and quickly.		News has reached the Sumaah via the High House of Vigilance, that the Asavean naval forces are gearing up for a major assault. The blockade of their ports has been going on for a year or more, and along with the bounty placed on ships visiting the Empire it's clear that the Plenum is beginning to feel the pinch on their pockets. They need a victory here, and quickly.

	The House of Vigilance agents have not been able to determine exactly ''where'' the attack will take place. The High House of Wisdom has done a rapid appraisal of the situation and believes that there are at least ''four'' likely targets, including the port of Zemeh itself. The ~~Summah~~ have the advantage on the ground, but they need to split their strength between the likely targets and at the same time cannot afford to withdraw protection from other coastal territories, for fear the Asaveans take advantage of the attack to launch a full-fledged invasion. The ''Frieøyer'' captains will do their best but their resources are already stretched thin as it is.		The House of Vigilance agents have not been able to determine exactly ''where'' the attack will take place. The High House of Wisdom has done a rapid appraisal of the situation and believes that there are at least ''four'' likely targets, including the port of Zemeh itself. The Sumaah have the advantage on the ground, but they need to split their strength between the likely targets and at the same time cannot afford to withdraw protection from other coastal territories, for fear the Asaveans take advantage of the attack to launch a full-fledged invasion. The ''Frieøyer'' captains will do their best but their resources are already stretched thin as it is.

	This season the ''[[Voyage#Thwart the Blockade\|Thwart the Blockade]]'' [[voyage]] serves a different, much more serious purpose. [[Fleet\|Fleets]] active in the Sea of Salt will help the Sumaah defence against the Asavean push. Provided a minimum of 10,000 effective strength of Imperial fleets undertakes the action following the Winter Solstice, they'll provide enough additional assistance to the Republic to repel the Asavean assault before they can destroy any Summah cities.		This season the ''[[Voyage#Thwart the Blockade\|Thwart the Blockade]]'' [[voyage]] serves a different, much more serious purpose. [[Fleet\|Fleets]] active in the Sea of Salt will help the Sumaah defence against the Asavean push. Provided a minimum of 10,000 effective strength of Imperial fleets undertakes the action following the Winter Solstice, they'll provide enough additional assistance to the Republic to repel the Asavean assault before they can destroy any Summah cities.

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	Ambassador Accalon has instructed the Civil service to share copies of the research commissioned by '''Jared of the Suns of Couros''' into the life of [[Saul of the Cora]], and the controversial document concerning the ''[[Life of Vardas]]'' commissioned by '''Hazelelponi of the Shattered Tower'''. While some of the stories of Vardas are known to Sumaah scholars, he was not considered a paragon or exemplar. The sobering findings in the Hazelelponi document, however, have sparked serious debate among the präster. There is spirited discussion about whether a story can be virtuously inspirational without being a factual account of a historical person or not. Are parables and stories as inspirational as tales of specific events? The Sumaah are broadly comfortable with the reality of their paragons. While scholars understand that there is notabe similarity between some of the deeds performed by ''Vena the Great-hearted'', paragon of [[Courage]] and the old stories of the blasphemous idol ''Fire Lion'' worshipped by their ancestors, they see little value in questioning the reality of ''Vena''. There is enough difference that Sumaah theological scholars are comfortable Vena is "real" and that their inspiration is virtuous.		Ambassador Accalon has instructed the Civil service to share copies of the research commissioned by '''Jared of the Suns of Couros''' into the life of [[Saul of the Cora]], and the controversial document concerning the ''[[Life of Vardas]]'' commissioned by '''Hazelelponi of the Shattered Tower'''. While some of the stories of Vardas are known to Sumaah scholars, he was not considered a paragon or exemplar. The sobering findings in the Hazelelponi document, however, have sparked serious debate among the präster. There is spirited discussion about whether a story can be virtuously inspirational without being a factual account of a historical person or not. Are parables and stories as inspirational as tales of specific events? The Sumaah are broadly comfortable with the reality of their paragons. While scholars understand that there is notabe similarity between some of the deeds performed by ''Vena the Great-hearted'', paragon of [[Courage]] and the old stories of the blasphemous idol ''Fire Lion'' worshipped by their ancestors, they see little value in questioning the reality of ''Vena''. There is enough difference that Sumaah theological scholars are comfortable Vena is "real" and that their inspiration is virtuous.

	The Houses do agree that the stance taken by the Imperial Synod is a sound one, and indeed they urge the Empire to go further. The discoveries revealed by Hazelelponi show that the root of Vardas is in the venal, self-serving greed of one person and that the entire foundation of Vardas' inspiration is ~~this~~ compromised. While they are normally cautious about precipitous action, on this issue they are anything but reserved. It is clear that the inspiration of Vardas is tainted, and they believe that the moral rot associated with their actions will infect everything it touches. They urge the Synod to burn this infection out by the roots, so that all the works created by ''Ivar Olyankavic Nathavolava'' in the Empire are destroyed. That way nobody can ever be tempted to try and imitate this thief.		The Houses do agree that the stance taken by the Imperial Synod is a sound one, and indeed they urge the Empire to go further. The discoveries revealed by Hazelelponi show that the root of Vardas is in the venal, self-serving greed of one person and that the entire foundation of Vardas' inspiration is thus compromised. While they are normally cautious about precipitous action, on this issue they are anything but reserved. It is clear that the inspiration of Vardas is tainted, and they believe that the moral rot associated with their actions will infect everything it touches. They urge the Synod to burn this infection out by the roots, so that all the works created by ''Ivar Olyankavic Nathavolava'' in the Empire are destroyed. That way nobody can ever be tempted to try and imitate this thief.

	As to Saul of the Cora, Oxtitocszin unfortunately has little more to add than [[The_tale_that_speaks_to_your_heart#Saul_and_Vardas\|previously recounted]]. Armed with the additional information about the past life vision of ''Arsenio Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato'' the Republic continues its commitment to share anything it learns about the Highborn wayfarer from its contacts among the Sumaah pilgrims.		As to Saul of the Cora, Oxtitocszin unfortunately has little more to add than [[The_tale_that_speaks_to_your_heart#Saul_and_Vardas\|previously recounted]]. Armed with the additional information about the past life vision of ''Arsenio Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato'' the Republic continues its commitment to share anything it learns about the Highborn wayfarer from its contacts among the Sumaah pilgrims.
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	Finally, Oxtitocszin repeats the offer that Sumaah scholars would be more than happy to cooperate with the Empire should they wish to explore the possibility that ''Aama the Wanderer'' and [[Adelmar the Lion]] are the same person. While there may be a war on that is no reason not to continue to expand understanding of the virtues, the inspirations, and the links between the two approaches to the Way.		Finally, Oxtitocszin repeats the offer that Sumaah scholars would be more than happy to cooperate with the Empire should they wish to explore the possibility that ''Aama the Wanderer'' and [[Adelmar the Lion]] are the same person. While there may be a war on that is no reason not to continue to expand understanding of the virtues, the inspirations, and the links between the two approaches to the Way.
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	==One Last Thing...==		==One Last Thing...==
	* '''Sumaah pilgrims are interested in visiting Holberg'''		* '''Sumaah pilgrims are interested in visiting Holberg'''

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On the Way

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	* '''The Empire has committed to anchoring the Way in Asavea'''		* '''The Empire has committed to anchoring the Way in Asavea'''
	* '''The Sumaah are interested but not prepared to contribute'''		* '''The Sumaah are interested but not prepared to contribute'''
	Ambassador Accalon has made Oxtitocszin aware of the plan to anchor the Way in Asavea by contributing large amounts of [[white granite]] and significant numbers of thrones to help provide meeting places for the faithful. Their request for aid from the High Houses of the Republic has not, however received the reception they were no doubt hoping for. Since the "[[On_the_outside_looking_inside#Sumaah_Symposium\|Symposium]] of 384YE, the Assembly of Nine [[384YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_154\|concurred]] with the Sumaah Synod that the two nations would follow their own path of faith. Yet when one gets right down to it the Sumaah Synod fundamentally believe that the Empire's approach to the Way is misguided. That they are too quick to tolerate heterodoxy, too eager to make compromises in the face of spiritual truths they hold to be self evident.		Ambassador Accalon has made Oxtitocszin aware of the plan to anchor the Way in Asavea by contributing large amounts of [[white granite]] and significant numbers of thrones to help provide meeting places for the faithful. Their request for aid from the High Houses of the Republic has not, however received the reception they were no doubt hoping for. Since the [[On_the_outside_looking_inside#Sumaah_Symposium\|Symposium]] of 384YE, the Assembly of Nine [[384YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_154\|concurred]] with the Sumaah Synod that the two nations would follow their own path of faith. Yet when one gets right down to it the Sumaah Synod fundamentally believe that the Empire's approach to the Way is misguided. That they are too quick to tolerate heterodoxy, too eager to make compromises in the face of spiritual truths they hold to be self evident.

	Regretfully, then, Oxtitocszin declines the invitation on behalf of the High Houses. She stresses that the discussion among the assemblies was tense, and passionate, and the final decision quite close, but in the end the präster will not help the Empire spread its version of the Way. They also won't impede them either. The House of Pride works hard to support the scattered communities of the faithful among the Asavean slaves, and they don't believe the Empire's ambitious plan will interfere with their own cautious foundation laying. In the event that Sumaah and Imperial priests find themselves working at cross purposes, they trust that the individuals involved will work out a compromise that suits both parties.		Regretfully, then, Oxtitocszin declines the invitation on behalf of the High Houses. She stresses that the discussion among the assemblies was tense, and passionate, and the final decision quite close, but in the end the präster will not help the Empire spread its version of the Way. They also won't impede them either. The House of Pride works hard to support the scattered communities of the faithful among the Asavean slaves, and they don't believe the Empire's ambitious plan will interfere with their own cautious foundation laying. In the event that Sumaah and Imperial priests find themselves working at cross purposes, they trust that the individuals involved will work out a compromise that suits both parties.