Germinating a city - Revision history

Twiggy at 18:18, 2 March 2026

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	Another alternative to Calvos would be the expansion of the [[Madruga#Lightsea\|bustling port town of Quzar]]. While the port, sometimes described as 'the soul of the Brass Coast' would be a great option for further development, its proximity to occupied Free Landing and the erratic Children of Wrecks would make any potential development there very hazardous. But once the threat of the Children of Wrecks is ended, then a suitably-worded appraisal of some kind would be bound to identify ways that a similar expansion of Quzar could be arranged. As with Siroc, such work would have to be an alternative to the Municipal Docks at Calvos, there simply aren't enough people living in Madruga to grow two new cities in such close proximity to each other.		Another alternative to Calvos would be the expansion of the [[Madruga#Lightsea\|bustling port town of Quzar]]. While the port, sometimes described as 'the soul of the Brass Coast' would be a great option for further development, its proximity to occupied Free Landing and the erratic Children of Wrecks would make any potential development there very hazardous. But once the threat of the Children of Wrecks is ended, then a suitably-worded appraisal of some kind would be bound to identify ways that a similar expansion of Quzar could be arranged. As with Siroc, such work would have to be an alternative to the Municipal Docks at Calvos, there simply aren't enough people living in Madruga to grow two new cities in such close proximity to each other.

	Finally, Professor Gelberg readily admits that their team does not possess a particularly deep knowledge of magical theory or the politics of the [[Realm\|~~Realms~~]]. However, they know enough to observe that the [[Realm#Autumn\|~~Realm~~ of Autumn]] is known for its associations with cities and construction projects. [[Ephisis\|Die Unsichtbare Hand]] might act as a broker for the services of skilled builders, or else provide other useful services in exchange for suitable remuneration. The fact that she is known to favour the Freeborn may even lead to a better deal, depending on how it is phrased. Alternatively, [[Estavus\|Das Feuer der Industrie]] often patronises grand construction projects and could potentially provide assistance with such a project. The [[Archmage of Autumn]] would need to take the lead on making such connections using a [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] specifically for the purpose.		Finally, Professor Gelberg readily admits that their team does not possess a particularly deep knowledge of magical theory or the politics of the [[Realm\|realms]]. However, they know enough to observe that the [[Realm#Autumn\|realm of Autumn]] is known for its associations with cities and construction projects. [[Ephisis\|Die Unsichtbare Hand]] might act as a broker for the services of skilled builders, or else provide other useful services in exchange for suitable remuneration. The fact that she is known to favour the Freeborn may even lead to a better deal, depending on how it is phrased. Alternatively, [[Estavus\|Das Feuer der Industrie]] often patronises grand construction projects and could potentially provide assistance with such a project. The [[Archmage of Autumn]] would need to take the lead on making such connections using a [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] specifically for the purpose.
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Matt at 12:39, 27 January 2026

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	* Raises income of all Freeborn characters by 7 rings for a year after completion		* Raises income of all Freeborn characters by 7 rings for a year after completion
	* Boosts taxation from the territory by 12 thrones a season		* Boosts taxation from the territory by 12 thrones a season
	* Protects Calvos Sounds as a level one ~~citadel~~		* Protects Calvos Sounds as a level one fortification
	* Acts as a shipyard allowing the construction or refuge of up to two navies at a time		* Acts as a shipyard allowing the construction or refuge of up to two navies at a time
	* Creates a new questing Voyage for Freeborn fleets, Hunt the Free Landing Kraken		* Creates a new questing Voyage for Freeborn fleets, Hunt the Free Landing Kraken
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	The docks would include massive [[shipyard\|shipyards]] capable of outfitting even the largest warships. The facilities would be so grand that the docks could be used to build up to two [[navy\|navies]] at once - or perhaps more importantly to [[Navy_orders#Put_to_Port\|provide refuge]] to up to two navies at once. Shipwrights would flood to Calvos looking for work, which would provide temporary benefits to all Freeborn fleet owners allowing them to upgrade their fleets for one [[weirwood]] less for a year after completion of the docks. That initial gold rush of opportunity would boost [[Prosperity]] across the Coast, increasing personal income by 7 rings for ''every'' Freeborn character for a year.		The docks would include massive [[shipyard\|shipyards]] capable of outfitting even the largest warships. The facilities would be so grand that the docks could be used to build up to two [[navy\|navies]] at once - or perhaps more importantly to [[Navy_orders#Put_to_Port\|provide refuge]] to up to two navies at once. Shipwrights would flood to Calvos looking for work, which would provide temporary benefits to all Freeborn fleet owners allowing them to upgrade their fleets for one [[weirwood]] less for a year after completion of the docks. That initial gold rush of opportunity would boost [[Prosperity]] across the Coast, increasing personal income by 7 rings for ''every'' Freeborn character for a year.

	The traditional Commonwealth approach to architecture is that any building at scale is designed to be well-defended and the Municipal Docks is no exception. The plans include a pair of robust stone towers jutting up from the waters themselves, equipped with siege weaponry designed to deter an attacking navy. These are accompanied by similar defences intended to protect the nascent city from approach by land. The result is that the docks would act as a basic [[~~citadel~~]], making it significantly harder for attackers to capture or damage the settlement.		The traditional Commonwealth approach to architecture is that any building at scale is designed to be well-defended and the Municipal Docks is no exception. The plans include a pair of robust stone towers jutting up from the waters themselves, equipped with siege weaponry designed to deter an attacking navy. These are accompanied by similar defences intended to protect the nascent city from approach by land. The result is that the docks would act as a basic [[fortification]], making it significantly harder for attackers to capture or damage the settlement.

	In line with [[Send_for_me#Great_Works\|a recent appraisal]], the plan include facilities for a ''Quaymaster''. This position would need to be a national position appointed by [[Tally of the Votes]], and be given the responsibility to oversee the operation of the docks and protect them from attack and to direct the work of the shipyards. Including the creation of this title in the [[commission]] of the Municipal Docks would enable the great work to respond to a crisis if the potential to do so were ''explicitly'' identified in an [[opportunity]] that was examined and reported on by the civil service. The title would need to have the ability to supervise the great works and the power to make a single announcement in the Imperial Senate ''if'' they were responding to an opportunity.		In line with [[Send_for_me#Great_Works\|a recent appraisal]], the plan include facilities for a ''Quaymaster''. This position would need to be a national position appointed by [[Tally of the Votes]], and be given the responsibility to oversee the operation of the docks and protect them from attack and to direct the work of the shipyards. Including the creation of this title in the [[commission]] of the Municipal Docks would enable the great work to respond to a crisis if the potential to do so were ''explicitly'' identified in an [[opportunity]] that was examined and reported on by the civil service. The title would need to have the ability to supervise the great works and the power to make a single announcement in the Imperial Senate ''if'' they were responding to an opportunity.

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	The docks would provide invaluable benefits for Freeborn [[business\|businesses]] and [[fleet\|fleets]] based in Madruga boosting returns. Having such secure facilities in Calvos Sounds would make it possible for Freeborn fleets to engage in quests into the waters round Free Landing to hunt the baby kraken that are growing there. That won't provide a solution to the problem, but it would be a new source for wealth and resources.		The docks would provide invaluable benefits for Freeborn [[business\|businesses]] and [[fleet\|fleets]] based in Madruga boosting returns. Having such secure facilities in Calvos Sounds would make it possible for Freeborn fleets to engage in quests into the waters round Free Landing to hunt the baby kraken that are growing there. That won't provide a solution to the problem, but it would be a new source for wealth and resources.

	The docks would include massive [[shipyard\|shipyards]] capable of outfitting even the largest warships. The facilities would be so grand that the docks could be used to build up to two [[~~Imperial~~ navy\|navies]] at once - or perhaps more importantly to [[Navy_orders#Put_to_Port\|provide refuge]] to up to two navies at once. Shipwrights would flood to Calvos looking for work, which would provide temporary benefits to all Freeborn fleet owners allowing them to upgrade their fleets for one [[weirwood]] less for a year after completion of the docks. That initial gold rush of opportunity would boost [[Prosperity]] across the Coast, increasing personal income by 7 rings for ''every'' Freeborn character for a year.		The docks would include massive [[shipyard\|shipyards]] capable of outfitting even the largest warships. The facilities would be so grand that the docks could be used to build up to two [[navy\|navies]] at once - or perhaps more importantly to [[Navy_orders#Put_to_Port\|provide refuge]] to up to two navies at once. Shipwrights would flood to Calvos looking for work, which would provide temporary benefits to all Freeborn fleet owners allowing them to upgrade their fleets for one [[weirwood]] less for a year after completion of the docks. That initial gold rush of opportunity would boost [[Prosperity]] across the Coast, increasing personal income by 7 rings for ''every'' Freeborn character for a year.

	The traditional Commonwealth approach to architecture is that any building at scale is designed to be well-defended and the Municipal Docks is no exception. The plans include a pair of robust stone towers jutting up from the waters themselves, equipped with siege weaponry designed to deter an attacking navy. These are accompanied by similar defences intended to protect the nascent city from approach by land. The result is that the docks would act as a basic [[citadel]], making it significantly harder for attackers to capture or damage the settlement.		The traditional Commonwealth approach to architecture is that any building at scale is designed to be well-defended and the Municipal Docks is no exception. The plans include a pair of robust stone towers jutting up from the waters themselves, equipped with siege weaponry designed to deter an attacking navy. These are accompanied by similar defences intended to protect the nascent city from approach by land. The result is that the docks would act as a basic [[citadel]], making it significantly harder for attackers to capture or damage the settlement.

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

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	As [[According_to_principle#The_Lantir_War\|the Lantir War]] plays out on the other side of the Known World, the Empire's allies in the Commonwealth seek whatever support they can get to turn the tide against the magical might of their old enemies in Jarm. With almost every resource dedicated to the current armed struggle, a party of academics led by Professor Gelberg from one of the many Universities that dot the landscape of the Commonwealth has come to the Empire hoping to [[According_to_principle#die_Beurteilung\|make their services available]]. Their idea was a small-scale [[appraisal]], offered by auction to whichever Imperial citizen can pay the most to support their allies in the [[Liberty Pact]]. A laudable act of international cooperation - or perhaps a sign that the war is not going quite as well as the followers of Altmann would have hoped.		As [[According_to_principle#The_Lantir_War\|the Lantir War]] plays out on the other side of the Known World, the Empire's allies in the Commonwealth seek whatever support they can get to turn the tide against the magical might of their old enemies in Jarm. With almost every resource dedicated to the current armed struggle, a party of academics led by Professor Gelberg from one of the many Universities that dot the landscape of the Commonwealth has come to the Empire hoping to [[According_to_principle#die_Beurteilung\|make their services available]]. Their idea was a small-scale [[appraisal]], offered by auction to whichever Imperial citizen can pay the most to support their allies in the [[Liberty Pact]]. A laudable act of international cooperation - or perhaps a sign that the war is not going quite as well as the followers of Altmann would have hoped.
	{{WingedMessenger\|address=The head of the visiting delegation, Professor Immanuel Gelberg, is happy to receive letters from Imperial academics. A [[Call Winged Messenger\|Winged Messenger]] sent during the Winter Solstice to ''Professor Gelberg, Wavefather's Rest, Calvos, Madruga'' will reach them; after that communication is likely to be more sketchy.}}		{{WingedMessenger\|address=The head of the visiting delegation, Professor Immanuel Gelberg, is happy to receive letters from Imperial academics. A [[Call Winged Messenger\|Winged Messenger]] sent during the Winter Solstice to ''Professor Gelberg, Wavefather's Rest, Calvos, Madruga'' will reach them; after that communication is likely to be more sketchy.}}
	The Professor and his team had hoped to offer their services by auction to the highest bidder. The aim was to trade valuable services with the Empire in exchange for Imperial coin that the Commonwealth could use to buy mana and other supplies essential for the war. The proposal needed the approval of the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] - and is not completely uncontentious. There are implications to the idea of a team of Commonwealth researchers pottering around the Empire poking their nose into who knows what. Perhaps for that reason, the Senate has chosen not to proceed with the plan for now.		The Professor and his team had hoped to offer their services by auction to the highest bidder. The aim was to trade valuable services with the Empire in exchange for Imperial coin that the Commonwealth could use to buy mana and other supplies essential for the war. The proposal needed the approval of the [[Senate]] - and is not completely uncontentious. There are implications to the idea of a team of Commonwealth researchers pottering around the Empire poking their nose into who knows what. Perhaps for that reason, the Senate has chosen not to proceed with the plan for now.

	With the work this season [[#Gisli's Request\|now complete]], the professor and their team are planning to return back to the Commonwealth. If they are upset by the Empire's failure to take up their proposal, they do not show it, but clearly there is little point in them remaining if there is no work for them to do. Sitting around drinking bottles of fine [[the League\|League]] beers and chatting with their Imperial peers might be a wonderful experience, but it does nothing to advance the Common Good - nor provide any help in their fierce war with Jarm.		With the work this season [[#Gisli's Request\|now complete]], the professor and their team are planning to return back to the Commonwealth. If they are upset by the Empire's failure to take up their proposal, they do not show it, but clearly there is little point in them remaining if there is no work for them to do. Sitting around drinking bottles of fine [[the League\|League]] beers and chatting with their Imperial peers might be a wonderful experience, but it does nothing to advance the Common Good - nor provide any help in their fierce war with Jarm.

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	The Commonwealth academics work with military precision, gathering reports from the civil service, first-hand testimony from displaced Freeborn, and intelligence gathered by the [[Unfettered Mind]] and the [[Rod and Shield]] in their [[Made_anew\|recent scouting]]. Rather than focusing initially on what might be done, the scholars first lay out every difficulty that might make the work challenging or even impossible. The list that they return is not long, but is no less problematic.		The Commonwealth academics work with military precision, gathering reports from the civil service, first-hand testimony from displaced Freeborn, and intelligence gathered by the [[Unfettered Mind]] and the [[Rod and Shield]] in their [[Made_anew\|recent scouting]]. Rather than focusing initially on what might be done, the scholars first lay out every difficulty that might make the work challenging or even impossible. The list that they return is not long, but is no less problematic.

	They soon discover that there are major issues standing in the way of any serious work in Madruga. The first problem is that nobody controls the territory. The [[Madruga#Quiet Grasses\|Quiet Grasses]], the [[Madruga#Crucible\|Crucuble]] and [[Madruga#Siroc Bayou\|Siroc Bayou]] are all uncontrolled at this time - although that is a situation that could be rectified by the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council]] with relative ease. Worse, though, the islands of [[Madruga#Free Landing\|Free Landing]] are controlled by the [[Children of Wrecks]]. Any building work undertaken in a territory infested with lawless pirates will be extremely hazardous, especially any project as large as the development of a new city. The scholars advise that the first step towards this project ought to be resolving the threat of [[Siakha\|Siakha's]] chosen, either by destroying them or making peace with them. It would not be impossible to work with the Children of Wrecks still in control of the islands, but it would risk interruptions in the labour, as well as potential threats to materials and workers.		They soon discover that there are major issues standing in the way of any serious work in Madruga. The first problem is that nobody controls the territory. The [[Madruga#Quiet Grasses\|Quiet Grasses]], the [[Madruga#Crucible\|Crucuble]] and [[Madruga#Siroc Bayou\|Siroc Bayou]] are all uncontrolled at this time - although that is a situation that could be rectified by the [[Military Council]] with relative ease. Worse, though, the islands of [[Madruga#Free Landing\|Free Landing]] are controlled by the [[Children of Wrecks]]. Any building work undertaken in a territory infested with lawless pirates will be extremely hazardous, especially any project as large as the development of a new city. The scholars advise that the first step towards this project ought to be resolving the threat of [[Siakha\|Siakha's]] chosen, either by destroying them or making peace with them. It would not be impossible to work with the Children of Wrecks still in control of the islands, but it would risk interruptions in the labour, as well as potential threats to materials and workers.

	===A Bitter Pill===		===A Bitter Pill===

Matt: /* Die Beurteilung */

2025-08-23T12:25:28Z

Die Beurteilung

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	As [[According_to_principle#The_Lantir_War\|the Lantir War]] plays out on the other side of the Known World, the Empire's allies in the Commonwealth seek whatever support they can get to turn the tide against the magical might of their old enemies in Jarm. With almost every resource dedicated to the current armed struggle, a party of academics led by Professor Gelberg from one of the many Universities that dot the landscape of the Commonwealth has come to the Empire hoping to [[According_to_principle#die_Beurteilung\|make their services available]]. Their idea was a small-scale [[appraisal]], offered by auction to whichever Imperial citizen can pay the most to support their allies in the [[Liberty Pact]]. A laudable act of international cooperation - or perhaps a sign that the war is not going quite as well as the followers of Altmann would have hoped.		As [[According_to_principle#The_Lantir_War\|the Lantir War]] plays out on the other side of the Known World, the Empire's allies in the Commonwealth seek whatever support they can get to turn the tide against the magical might of their old enemies in Jarm. With almost every resource dedicated to the current armed struggle, a party of academics led by Professor Gelberg from one of the many Universities that dot the landscape of the Commonwealth has come to the Empire hoping to [[According_to_principle#die_Beurteilung\|make their services available]]. Their idea was a small-scale [[appraisal]], offered by auction to whichever Imperial citizen can pay the most to support their allies in the [[Liberty Pact]]. A laudable act of international cooperation - or perhaps a sign that the war is not going quite as well as the followers of Altmann would have hoped.
	{{WingedMessenger\|address=The head of the visiting delegation, Professor Immanuel Gelberg, is happy to receive letters from Imperial academics. A [[Call Winged Messenger\|Winged Messenger]] sent during the Winter Solstice to ''Professor Gelberg, Wavefather's Rest, Calvos, Madruga'' will reach them; after that communication is likely to be more sketchy.}}		{{WingedMessenger\|address=The head of the visiting delegation, Professor Immanuel Gelberg, is happy to receive letters from Imperial academics. A [[Call Winged Messenger\|Winged Messenger]] sent during the Winter Solstice to ''Professor Gelberg, Wavefather's Rest, Calvos, Madruga'' will reach them; after that communication is likely to be more sketchy.}}

	The Professor and his team had hoped to offer their services by auction to the highest bidder. The aim was to trade valuable services with the Empire in exchange for Imperial coin that the Commonwealth could use to buy mana and other supplies essential for the war. The proposal needed the approval of the [[Imperial Senate]] - and is not completely uncontentious. There are implications to the idea of a team of Commonwealth researchers pottering around the Empire poking their nose into who knows what. Perhaps for that reason, the Senate has chosen not to proceed with the plan for now.		The Professor and his team had hoped to offer their services by auction to the highest bidder. The aim was to trade valuable services with the Empire in exchange for Imperial coin that the Commonwealth could use to buy mana and other supplies essential for the war. The proposal needed the approval of the [[Imperial Senate]] - and is not completely uncontentious. There are implications to the idea of a team of Commonwealth researchers pottering around the Empire poking their nose into who knows what. Perhaps for that reason, the Senate has chosen not to proceed with the plan for now.

Twiggy: /* The Sternenmetal Tower */

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The Sternenmetal Tower

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	Gisli's request asked the Professor to consider how trade with the Commonwealth might benefit the new city. The ambassador is the best person to offer such advice, so Gelberg consulted with the Militärattache. They informed the Professor that there was [[For_the_Common_Good#Star_Metal_and_Mana\|an outstanding trade offer on the table]] with the Empire - with the Commonwealth looking to sell [[ilium]] and acquire the funds to purchase mana crystals. The work has not yet begun, in part because the Empire are apparently interested in paying for the star iron in mana crystals directly, rather than paying with Imperial coin, while the Militärattache is deeply concerned about any possibility that the Sternenmetal Tower might end up near the Jarmish embassy, allowing prying eyes to see what was happening.		Gisli's request asked the Professor to consider how trade with the Commonwealth might benefit the new city. The ambassador is the best person to offer such advice, so Gelberg consulted with the Militärattache. They informed the Professor that there was [[For_the_Common_Good#Star_Metal_and_Mana\|an outstanding trade offer on the table]] with the Empire - with the Commonwealth looking to sell [[ilium]] and acquire the funds to purchase mana crystals. The work has not yet begun, in part because the Empire are apparently interested in paying for the star iron in mana crystals directly, rather than paying with Imperial coin, while the Militärattache is deeply concerned about any possibility that the Sternenmetal Tower might end up near the Jarmish embassy, allowing prying eyes to see what was happening.

	After reviewing the plans originally provided by the Commonwealth, the Professor has found a way to adapt the proposal that will hopefully satisfy all parties. It would not even need a separate commission, ''if'' the Sternenmetal were be built as part of ~~the~~ the Municipal Docks. That would ensure that it benefited from the defences that are incorporated in the docks, as well as making it easier for the ''Sternenmetal Merchant'' to help arrange shipments of ilium to the Empire. Best of all, it would be well away from the Jarmish embassy, ideally preventing their spies from uncovering what was going on, and making it difficult for them to attack the operations even if they did discover it.		After reviewing the plans originally provided by the Commonwealth, the Professor has found a way to adapt the proposal that will hopefully satisfy all parties. It would not even need a separate commission, ''if'' the Sternenmetal were be built as part of the Municipal Docks. That would ensure that it benefited from the defences that are incorporated in the docks, as well as making it easier for the ''Sternenmetal Merchant'' to help arrange shipments of ilium to the Empire. Best of all, it would be well away from the Jarmish embassy, ideally preventing their spies from uncovering what was going on, and making it difficult for them to attack the operations even if they did discover it.

	The Professor's suggestion is based on the idea that the Commonwealth is given a five year guarantee of exclusive access to the Municipal Docks once they are complete. Obviously Imperial ships will come and go regularly from the port, but the Empire would not permit any other foreign nation to use the grandest, most efficient docks in the entire Empire. That will give some considerable trading advantages to the Commonwealth merchants using the docks. In return they would provide a generous bounty of ilium, 5 rings each season, to the citizen elected to the position of the ''Sternenmetal Merchant''.		The Professor's suggestion is based on the idea that the Commonwealth is given a five year guarantee of exclusive access to the Municipal Docks once they are complete. Obviously Imperial ships will come and go regularly from the port, but the Empire would not permit any other foreign nation to use the grandest, most efficient docks in the entire Empire. That will give some considerable trading advantages to the Commonwealth merchants using the docks. In return they would provide a generous bounty of ilium, 5 rings each season, to the citizen elected to the position of the ''Sternenmetal Merchant''.

Twiggy at 23:35, 10 July 2025

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	==A Narrowly Missed Opportunity==		==A Narrowly Missed Opportunity==
	* '''The judgement in the League Assembly welcoming guests from the Commonwealth has been gratefully received but has not led to a significant increase in visitors'''		* '''The judgement in the League Assembly welcoming guests from the Commonwealth has been gratefully received but has not led to a significant increase in visitors'''
	{{SOP\|statement=Citizens of the League! Our siblings-in-Liberty, the Gemeinwesen, the Commonwealth, battle the slaving Princes of Jarm. We, the assembled Bishops of the League exhort you to welcome Commonwealth visitors in our cities, cafes, and salons. Citizens! Commonwealth and Empire, we each have our own wars to fight against the slavers - Plenum or Principalities - and Virtue & Common Good differ profoundly, but here and now let us build up the Tower of our Friendship on the rock that is Liberty.\|when=Winter ~~Equinox~~ 386YE\|by=Paulus Adelaar von Holberg, League Assembly\|vote=250-20 (Greater Majority)}}		{{SOP\|statement=Citizens of the League! Our siblings-in-Liberty, the Gemeinwesen, the Commonwealth, battle the slaving Princes of Jarm. We, the assembled Bishops of the League exhort you to welcome Commonwealth visitors in our cities, cafes, and salons. Citizens! Commonwealth and Empire, we each have our own wars to fight against the slavers - Plenum or Principalities - and Virtue & Common Good differ profoundly, but here and now let us build up the Tower of our Friendship on the rock that is Liberty.\|when=Winter Solstice 386YE\|by=Paulus Adelaar von Holberg, League Assembly\|vote=250-20 (Greater Majority)}}
	Various notable citizens of Holberg had extended a warm hand of friendship towards the Commonwealth, inviting them to visit the Greatest City in the World during the celebrations of its 250th anniversary. There were suggestions that the League and the Commonwealth might both benefit from greater ties and clearly the city of Holberg has a lot to offer the Commonwealth.		Various notable citizens of Holberg had extended a warm hand of friendship towards the Commonwealth, inviting them to visit the Greatest City in the World during the celebrations of its 250th anniversary. There were suggestions that the League and the Commonwealth might both benefit from greater ties and clearly the city of Holberg has a lot to offer the Commonwealth.

Twiggy at 22:12, 10 July 2025

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	[[Madruga#Calvos\|Calvos]] is already a prosperous settlement, and an important port in Madruga. It houses the flagship of the exemplar [[Zemress]], as well as the [[Hand_of_Guerra#House_of_Guerra\|House of Guerra]] and the [[The_power_behind_our_moves#Calvos\|Zemress Naval Academy]]. Many of the locals have been complaining that the docks are becoming slow and cramped even before the destruction of Siroc. The professor and his team believe the docks are the key to unleash Calvos' full potential.		[[Madruga#Calvos\|Calvos]] is already a prosperous settlement, and an important port in Madruga. It houses the flagship of the exemplar [[Zemress]], as well as the [[Hand_of_Guerra#House_of_Guerra\|House of Guerra]] and the [[The_power_behind_our_moves#Calvos\|Zemress Naval Academy]]. Many of the locals have been complaining that the docks are becoming slow and cramped even before the destruction of Siroc. The professor and his team believe the docks are the key to unleash Calvos' full potential.

	Working with Imperial architects, the academics propose to tear down the current docks and build a [[great work]] in their place, the'' Municipal Docks''. Instead of building what Calvos or even Madruga needs ''now'', the idea is to build something much more ambitious - something much bigger than the existing town could ever need. People will flood to the town to take advantage of the new opportunities that the docks create and over time the population will swell, drawing more trade and yet more people. Calvos is like a a pot-bound plant says one of the team, it must be re-potted so that over time it can grow into something majestic.		Working with Imperial architects, the academics propose to tear down the current docks and build a [[great work]] in their place, the'' Municipal Docks''. Instead of building what Calvos or even Madruga needs ''now'', the idea is to build something much more ambitious - something much bigger than the existing town could ever need. People will flood to the town to take advantage of the new opportunities that the docks create and over time the population will swell, drawing more trade and yet more people. Calvos is like a pot-bound plant says one of the team, it must be re-potted so that over time it can grow into something majestic.

	The proposal is certainly [[Ambition\|Ambitious]], nobody can fault the professor and his team on that score. The plan is for a huge sweeping docks far beyond the scale of anything ever built in the Empire. In one fell swoop, Calvos would become the largest docks on the continent - a fine reflection of the Brass Coast's naval traditions and a fitting capstone for a great city. There's nothing in the town that could possibly justify construction on this scale, but that is the whole point. By building something magnificent, it will draw people in and the town will grow into a city. One that can rival not just Oran but any city in the Empire.		The proposal is certainly [[Ambition\|Ambitious]], nobody can fault the professor and his team on that score. The plan is for a huge sweeping docks far beyond the scale of anything ever built in the Empire. In one fell swoop, Calvos would become the largest docks on the continent - a fine reflection of the Brass Coast's naval traditions and a fitting capstone for a great city. There's nothing in the town that could possibly justify construction on this scale, but that is the whole point. By building something magnificent, it will draw people in and the town will grow into a city. One that can rival not just Oran but any city in the Empire.

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	<ic>The two academics lounged on their dockside chairs, a bucket half-full of melting ice and beer bottles sat between them. The rest of their party had dispersed in search of food, a moment of peace, or a place to argue without disturbing everyone else. It was never quiet in the City of Masks, but for a moment the two of them could just enjoy one another's company.		<ic>The two academics lounged on their dockside chairs, a bucket half-full of melting ice and beer bottles sat between them. The rest of their party had dispersed in search of food, a moment of peace, or a place to argue without disturbing everyone else. It was never quiet in the City of Masks, but for a moment the two of them could just enjoy one another's company.

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	Another alternative to Calvos would be the expansion of the [[Madruga#Lightsea\|bustling port town of Quzar]]. While the port, sometimes described as 'the soul of the Brass Coast' would be a great option for further development, its proximity to occupied Free Landing and the erratic Children of Wrecks would make any potential development there very hazardous. But once the threat of the Children of Wrecks is ended, then a suitably-worded appraisal of some kind would be bound to identify ways that a similar expansion of Quzar could be arranged. As with Siroc, such work would have to be an alternative to the Municipal Docks at Calvos, there simply aren't enough people living in Madruga to grow two new cities in such close proximity to each other.		Another alternative to Calvos would be the expansion of the [[Madruga#Lightsea\|bustling port town of Quzar]]. While the port, sometimes described as 'the soul of the Brass Coast' would be a great option for further development, its proximity to occupied Free Landing and the erratic Children of Wrecks would make any potential development there very hazardous. But once the threat of the Children of Wrecks is ended, then a suitably-worded appraisal of some kind would be bound to identify ways that a similar expansion of Quzar could be arranged. As with Siroc, such work would have to be an alternative to the Municipal Docks at Calvos, there simply aren't enough people living in Madruga to grow two new cities in such close proximity to each other.

	Finally, Professor Gelberg readily admits that their team does not possess a particularly deep knowledge of magical theory or the politics of the [[Realm\|~~Realms~~]]. However, they know enough to observe that the [[Realm#Autumn\|~~Realm~~ of Autumn]] is known for its associations with cities and construction projects. [[Ephisis\|Die Unsichtbare Hand]] might act as a broker for the services of skilled builders, or else provide other useful services in exchange for suitable remuneration. The fact that she is known to favour the Freeborn may even lead to a better deal, depending on how it is phrased. Alternatively, [[Estavus\|Das Feuer der Industrie]] often patronises grand construction projects and could potentially provide assistance with such a project. The [[Archmage of Autumn]] would need to take the lead on making such connections using a [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] specifically for the purpose.		Finally, Professor Gelberg readily admits that their team does not possess a particularly deep knowledge of magical theory or the politics of the [[Realm\|realms]]. However, they know enough to observe that the [[Realm#Autumn\|realm of Autumn]] is known for its associations with cities and construction projects. [[Ephisis\|Die Unsichtbare Hand]] might act as a broker for the services of skilled builders, or else provide other useful services in exchange for suitable remuneration. The fact that she is known to favour the Freeborn may even lead to a better deal, depending on how it is phrased. Alternatively, [[Estavus\|Das Feuer der Industrie]] often patronises grand construction projects and could potentially provide assistance with such a project. The [[Archmage of Autumn]] would need to take the lead on making such connections using a [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] specifically for the purpose.
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