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	During the Summer Solstice, a [[Highguard\|Highborn]] priest named '''Onan of the Chantry''' called out the enormous power the [[Bourse]] holds within the Empire, and that while many used their position for virtuous purposes others did not. The Prosperity assembly agreed with the wily Onan, and there has been a great deal of discussion about how best to proceed. Much of the work has already been done of course; the statement calls for people to simply report any examples of unvirtuous behaviour to the Prosperity assembly. Presumably priests of the assembly, or the [[Virtue Inquisitor]] could then investigate further.		During the Summer Solstice, a [[Highguard\|Highborn]] priest named '''Onan of the Chantry''' called out the enormous power the [[Bourse]] holds within the Empire, and that while many used their position for virtuous purposes others did not. The Prosperity assembly agreed with the wily Onan, and there has been a great deal of discussion about how best to proceed. Much of the work has already been done of course; the statement calls for people to simply report any examples of unvirtuous behaviour to the Prosperity assembly. Presumably priests of the assembly, or the [[Virtue Inquisitor]] could then investigate further.

	But there is an alternative, as suggested by ''Imago Monta di Tassato Regario'', a young bishop devoted to the pursuit of [[Prosperity]]. The Empire has an [[Auditor of Senatorial Accountability]] responsible for ensuring the funds allocated to Senators are used wisely and in accordance with the will of the Senate. There is an [[~~Imperial~~ Chaplain Consular]] who advises [[ambassador\|ambassadors]] and ensures they do not become seduced by foreign nations. There have been proposals for a long time for [[Tested_again_and_again#Chaplains\|chaplains]] to help the [[Military Council]] to act in a virtuous manner. And of course an entire [[Conclave order]] - the [[Sevenfold Path]] - is responsible for helping the [[Conclave]] to act in accordance with virtue wherever possible. Why not a similar position whose responsibilities are to advise the Bourse seats?		But there is an alternative, as suggested by ''Imago Monta di Tassato Regario'', a young bishop devoted to the pursuit of [[Prosperity]]. The Empire has an [[Auditor of Senatorial Accountability]] responsible for ensuring the funds allocated to Senators are used wisely and in accordance with the will of the Senate. There is a [[Chaplain Consular]] who advises [[ambassador\|ambassadors]] and ensures they do not become seduced by foreign nations. There have been proposals for a long time for [[Tested_again_and_again#Chaplains\|chaplains]] to help the [[Military Council]] to act in a virtuous manner. And of course an entire [[Conclave order]] - the [[Sevenfold Path]] - is responsible for helping the [[Conclave]] to act in accordance with virtue wherever possible. Why not a similar position whose responsibilities are to advise the Bourse seats?

	Obviously, the [[Imperial Constitution]] says that the Bourse "''shall be free of all interference of the Senate, or from the Synod''" but Bourse seats can still be called to [[Inquisition]], and can even be [[Writ of Excommunication\|Excommunicated]] if their virtue is considered compromised enough. After all, says Imago Monta, were some of those members of the Pledge who were excommunicated all those years ago not also Bourse seats?		Obviously, the [[Imperial Constitution]] says that the Bourse "''shall be free of all interference of the Senate, or from the Synod''" but Bourse seats can still be called to [[Inquisition]], and can even be [[Writ of Excommunication\|Excommunicated]] if their virtue is considered compromised enough. After all, says Imago Monta, were some of those members of the Pledge who were excommunicated all those years ago not also Bourse seats?

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	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [[Prosperity and the Public Auction]] ~~summarizes~~ the background behind this wind of fortune		* [[Prosperity and the Public Auction]] summarises the background behind this wind of fortune

Dre at 13:03, 18 January 2026

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	* '''A market could be built in Mitwold allowing the purchase of wains of white granite.'''		* '''A market could be built in Mitwold allowing the purchase of wains of white granite.'''
	* '''It would require a senate motion or Imperial wayleave, 12 wains of weirwood, 24 crowns in labour, and take three months to construct.'''		* '''It would require a senate motion or Imperial wayleave, 12 wains of weirwood, 24 crowns in labour, and take three months to construct.'''
	The Marcher assembly has proposed an exchange where a nominated Marcher may purchase Bourse resources at a prosperous price. After a good deal of discussion, the aldermen of several of the richer market towns across the nation have come together with a proposal. Meeting in [[Mitwold#Meade\|Meade]], they have presented plans for a set of warehouses and a monthly market. Dubbed the ''Blackfield Market'', the warehouses would be built on the road between Meade and Wayford at the village of the same name. Blackfield is mostly known as a place one passes through on the way to somewhere else, but it has plenty of flat open ground, a good inn, and ~~it's~~ own militia with plenty of experience working with the [[Bailiff of the Grand Market]] and patrolling the roads to keep them clear of bandits and brigands.		The Marcher assembly has proposed an exchange where a nominated Marcher may purchase Bourse resources at a prosperous price. After a good deal of discussion, the aldermen of several of the richer market towns across the nation have come together with a proposal. Meeting in [[Mitwold#Meade\|Meade]], they have presented plans for a set of warehouses and a monthly market. Dubbed the ''Blackfield Market'', the warehouses would be built on the road between Meade and Wayford at the village of the same name. Blackfield is mostly known as a place one passes through on the way to somewhere else, but it has plenty of flat open ground, a good inn, and its own militia with plenty of experience working with the [[Bailiff of the Grand Market]] and patrolling the roads to keep them clear of bandits and brigands.
	<table style="width:400px; float: right;"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">Total Money Spent</td><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">Production</td></tr>		<table style="width:400px; float: right;"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">Total Money Spent</td><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">Production</td></tr>
	<tr><td>100 crowns</td><td>5 wains white granite</td></tr>		<tr><td>100 crowns</td><td>5 wains white granite</td></tr>

Matt: Text replacement - "Military Council" to "Military Council"

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	During the Summer Solstice, a [[Highguard\|Highborn]] priest named '''Onan of the Chantry''' called out the enormous power the [[Bourse]] holds within the Empire, and that while many used their position for virtuous purposes others did not. The Prosperity assembly agreed with the wily Onan, and there has been a great deal of discussion about how best to proceed. Much of the work has already been done of course; the statement calls for people to simply report any examples of unvirtuous behaviour to the Prosperity assembly. Presumably priests of the assembly, or the [[Virtue Inquisitor]] could then investigate further.		During the Summer Solstice, a [[Highguard\|Highborn]] priest named '''Onan of the Chantry''' called out the enormous power the [[Bourse]] holds within the Empire, and that while many used their position for virtuous purposes others did not. The Prosperity assembly agreed with the wily Onan, and there has been a great deal of discussion about how best to proceed. Much of the work has already been done of course; the statement calls for people to simply report any examples of unvirtuous behaviour to the Prosperity assembly. Presumably priests of the assembly, or the [[Virtue Inquisitor]] could then investigate further.

	But there is an alternative, as suggested by ''Imago Monta di Tassato Regario'', a young bishop devoted to the pursuit of [[Prosperity]]. The Empire has an [[Auditor of Senatorial Accountability]] responsible for ensuring the funds allocated to Senators are used wisely and in accordance with the will of the Senate. There is an [[Imperial Chaplain Consular]] who advises [[ambassador\|ambassadors]] and ensures they do not become seduced by foreign nations. There have been proposals for a long time for [[Tested_again_and_again#Chaplains\|chaplains]] to help the [[~~Military Council\|~~Military Council]] to act in a virtuous manner. And of course an entire [[Conclave order]] - the [[Sevenfold Path]] - is responsible for helping the [[Conclave]] to act in accordance with virtue wherever possible. Why not a similar position whose responsibilities are to advise the Bourse seats?		But there is an alternative, as suggested by ''Imago Monta di Tassato Regario'', a young bishop devoted to the pursuit of [[Prosperity]]. The Empire has an [[Auditor of Senatorial Accountability]] responsible for ensuring the funds allocated to Senators are used wisely and in accordance with the will of the Senate. There is an [[Imperial Chaplain Consular]] who advises [[ambassador\|ambassadors]] and ensures they do not become seduced by foreign nations. There have been proposals for a long time for [[Tested_again_and_again#Chaplains\|chaplains]] to help the [[Military Council]] to act in a virtuous manner. And of course an entire [[Conclave order]] - the [[Sevenfold Path]] - is responsible for helping the [[Conclave]] to act in accordance with virtue wherever possible. Why not a similar position whose responsibilities are to advise the Bourse seats?

	Obviously, the [[Imperial Constitution]] says that the Bourse "''shall be free of all interference of the Senate, or from the Synod''" but Bourse seats can still be called to [[Inquisition]], and can even be [[Writ of Excommunication\|Excommunicated]] if their virtue is considered compromised enough. After all, says Imago Monta, were some of those members of the Pledge who were excommunicated all those years ago not also Bourse seats?		Obviously, the [[Imperial Constitution]] says that the Bourse "''shall be free of all interference of the Senate, or from the Synod''" but Bourse seats can still be called to [[Inquisition]], and can even be [[Writ of Excommunication\|Excommunicated]] if their virtue is considered compromised enough. After all, says Imago Monta, were some of those members of the Pledge who were excommunicated all those years ago not also Bourse seats?

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

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	During the Summer Solstice, a [[Highguard\|Highborn]] priest named '''Onan of the Chantry''' called out the enormous power the [[Bourse]] holds within the Empire, and that while many used their position for virtuous purposes others did not. The Prosperity assembly agreed with the wily Onan, and there has been a great deal of discussion about how best to proceed. Much of the work has already been done of course; the statement calls for people to simply report any examples of unvirtuous behaviour to the Prosperity assembly. Presumably priests of the assembly, or the [[Virtue Inquisitor]] could then investigate further.		During the Summer Solstice, a [[Highguard\|Highborn]] priest named '''Onan of the Chantry''' called out the enormous power the [[Bourse]] holds within the Empire, and that while many used their position for virtuous purposes others did not. The Prosperity assembly agreed with the wily Onan, and there has been a great deal of discussion about how best to proceed. Much of the work has already been done of course; the statement calls for people to simply report any examples of unvirtuous behaviour to the Prosperity assembly. Presumably priests of the assembly, or the [[Virtue Inquisitor]] could then investigate further.

	But there is an alternative, as suggested by ''Imago Monta di Tassato Regario'', a young bishop devoted to the pursuit of [[Prosperity]]. The Empire has an [[Auditor of Senatorial Accountability]] responsible for ensuring the funds allocated to Senators are used wisely and in accordance with the will of the Senate. There is an [[Imperial Chaplain Consular]] who advises [[ambassador\|ambassadors]] and ensures they do not become seduced by foreign nations. There have been proposals for a long time for [[Tested_again_and_again#Chaplains\|chaplains]] to help the [[Military Council\|Military Council]] to act in a virtuous manner. And of course an entire [[Conclave order]] - the [[Sevenfold Path]] - is responsible for helping the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] to act in accordance with virtue wherever possible. Why not a similar position whose responsibilities are to advise the Bourse seats?		But there is an alternative, as suggested by ''Imago Monta di Tassato Regario'', a young bishop devoted to the pursuit of [[Prosperity]]. The Empire has an [[Auditor of Senatorial Accountability]] responsible for ensuring the funds allocated to Senators are used wisely and in accordance with the will of the Senate. There is an [[Imperial Chaplain Consular]] who advises [[ambassador\|ambassadors]] and ensures they do not become seduced by foreign nations. There have been proposals for a long time for [[Tested_again_and_again#Chaplains\|chaplains]] to help the [[Military Council\|Military Council]] to act in a virtuous manner. And of course an entire [[Conclave order]] - the [[Sevenfold Path]] - is responsible for helping the [[Conclave]] to act in accordance with virtue wherever possible. Why not a similar position whose responsibilities are to advise the Bourse seats?

	Obviously, the [[Imperial Constitution]] says that the Bourse "''shall be free of all interference of the Senate, or from the Synod''" but Bourse seats can still be called to [[Inquisition]], and can even be [[Writ of Excommunication\|Excommunicated]] if their virtue is considered compromised enough. After all, says Imago Monta, were some of those members of the Pledge who were excommunicated all those years ago not also Bourse seats?		Obviously, the [[Imperial Constitution]] says that the Bourse "''shall be free of all interference of the Senate, or from the Synod''" but Bourse seats can still be called to [[Inquisition]], and can even be [[Writ of Excommunication\|Excommunicated]] if their virtue is considered compromised enough. After all, says Imago Monta, were some of those members of the Pledge who were excommunicated all those years ago not also Bourse seats?

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	==Ilium==		==Ilium==
	* '''The ilium that would have gone to the Broken Shore Bounty has been redirected to the public auction, and to Esteban I Del Rio Blanco I Guerra.'''		* '''The ilium that would have gone to the Broken Shore Bounty has been redirected to the public auction, and to Esteban I Del Rio Blanco I Guerra.'''
	When the Grendel [[383YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Spindrift\|invaded Feroz]] during the Spring, they took the offices of the [[Broken Shore Bounty]]. The [[ilium]] that would have been provided to the Freeborn holder of the seat cannot be delivered. During the Summer Solstice, a proposal was made that the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] could [[Four_strong_winds#Broken_Shore_Bounty\|re-establish the offices]] to [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]]. While there are obvious benefits - the [[Madruga#The_Salt_Guard\|Salt Guard]] protects Siroc and would make it significantly less likely that the Grendel would be able to threaten the Bounty in the future - it was not without downsides - it would suggest the Senate does not think it will recapture Feroz in the immediate future.		When the Grendel [[383YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Spindrift\|invaded Feroz]] during the Spring, they took the offices of the [[Broken Shore Bounty]]. The [[ilium]] that would have been provided to the Freeborn holder of the seat cannot be delivered. During the Summer Solstice, a proposal was made that the [[Senate]] could [[Four_strong_winds#Broken_Shore_Bounty\|re-establish the offices]] to [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]]. While there are obvious benefits - the [[Madruga#The_Salt_Guard\|Salt Guard]] protects Siroc and would make it significantly less likely that the Grendel would be able to threaten the Bounty in the future - it was not without downsides - it would suggest the Senate does not think it will recapture Feroz in the immediate future.

	Regardless, the fisherfolk and mariners of the [[Bay of Catazar]] continue to come into possession of ilium and it has been six months since they have been able to deliver it. This has led to two somewhat different outcomes.		Regardless, the fisherfolk and mariners of the [[Bay of Catazar]] continue to come into possession of ilium and it has been six months since they have been able to deliver it. This has led to two somewhat different outcomes.

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

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	* '''Citizens are encouraged to report unvirtuous behaviour by the Bourse to the Prosperity assembly.'''		* '''Citizens are encouraged to report unvirtuous behaviour by the Bourse to the Prosperity assembly.'''
	* '''A new title could be commissioned to help the Bourse operate more virtuously.'''		* '''A new title could be commissioned to help the Bourse operate more virtuously.'''
	During the Summer Solstice, a [[Highguard\|Highborn]] priest named '''Onan of the Chantry''' called out the enormous power the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]] holds within the Empire, and that while many used their position for virtuous purposes others did not. The Prosperity assembly agreed with the wily Onan, and there has been a great deal of discussion about how best to proceed. Much of the work has already been done of course; the statement calls for people to simply report any examples of unvirtuous behaviour to the Prosperity assembly. Presumably priests of the assembly, or the [[Virtue Inquisitor]] could then investigate further.		During the Summer Solstice, a [[Highguard\|Highborn]] priest named '''Onan of the Chantry''' called out the enormous power the [[Bourse]] holds within the Empire, and that while many used their position for virtuous purposes others did not. The Prosperity assembly agreed with the wily Onan, and there has been a great deal of discussion about how best to proceed. Much of the work has already been done of course; the statement calls for people to simply report any examples of unvirtuous behaviour to the Prosperity assembly. Presumably priests of the assembly, or the [[Virtue Inquisitor]] could then investigate further.

	But there is an alternative, as suggested by ''Imago Monta di Tassato Regario'', a young bishop devoted to the pursuit of [[Prosperity]]. The Empire has an [[Auditor of Senatorial Accountability]] responsible for ensuring the funds allocated to Senators are used wisely and in accordance with the will of the Senate. There is an [[Imperial Chaplain Consular]] who advises [[ambassador\|ambassadors]] and ensures they do not become seduced by foreign nations. There have been proposals for a long time for [[Tested_again_and_again#Chaplains\|chaplains]] to help the [[Military Council\|Military Council]] to act in a virtuous manner. And of course an entire [[Conclave order]] - the [[Sevenfold Path]] - is responsible for helping the [[Imperial Conclave]] to act in accordance with virtue wherever possible. Why not a similar position whose responsibilities are to advise the Bourse seats?		But there is an alternative, as suggested by ''Imago Monta di Tassato Regario'', a young bishop devoted to the pursuit of [[Prosperity]]. The Empire has an [[Auditor of Senatorial Accountability]] responsible for ensuring the funds allocated to Senators are used wisely and in accordance with the will of the Senate. There is an [[Imperial Chaplain Consular]] who advises [[ambassador\|ambassadors]] and ensures they do not become seduced by foreign nations. There have been proposals for a long time for [[Tested_again_and_again#Chaplains\|chaplains]] to help the [[Military Council\|Military Council]] to act in a virtuous manner. And of course an entire [[Conclave order]] - the [[Sevenfold Path]] - is responsible for helping the [[Imperial Conclave]] to act in accordance with virtue wherever possible. Why not a similar position whose responsibilities are to advise the Bourse seats?

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Military Council" to "[[Military Council"

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	During the Summer Solstice, a [[Highguard\|Highborn]] priest named '''Onan of the Chantry''' called out the enormous power the [[Imperial Bourse]] holds within the Empire, and that while many used their position for virtuous purposes others did not. The Prosperity assembly agreed with the wily Onan, and there has been a great deal of discussion about how best to proceed. Much of the work has already been done of course; the statement calls for people to simply report any examples of unvirtuous behaviour to the Prosperity assembly. Presumably priests of the assembly, or the [[Virtue Inquisitor]] could then investigate further.		During the Summer Solstice, a [[Highguard\|Highborn]] priest named '''Onan of the Chantry''' called out the enormous power the [[Imperial Bourse]] holds within the Empire, and that while many used their position for virtuous purposes others did not. The Prosperity assembly agreed with the wily Onan, and there has been a great deal of discussion about how best to proceed. Much of the work has already been done of course; the statement calls for people to simply report any examples of unvirtuous behaviour to the Prosperity assembly. Presumably priests of the assembly, or the [[Virtue Inquisitor]] could then investigate further.

	But there is an alternative, as suggested by ''Imago Monta di Tassato Regario'', a young bishop devoted to the pursuit of [[Prosperity]]. The Empire has an [[Auditor of Senatorial Accountability]] responsible for ensuring the funds allocated to Senators are used wisely and in accordance with the will of the Senate. There is an [[Imperial Chaplain Consular]] who advises [[ambassador\|ambassadors]] and ensures they do not become seduced by foreign nations. There have been proposals for a long time for [[Tested_again_and_again#Chaplains\|chaplains]] to help the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council\|Military Council]] to act in a virtuous manner. And of course an entire [[Conclave order]] - the [[Sevenfold Path]] - is responsible for helping the [[Imperial Conclave]] to act in accordance with virtue wherever possible. Why not a similar position whose responsibilities are to advise the Bourse seats?		But there is an alternative, as suggested by ''Imago Monta di Tassato Regario'', a young bishop devoted to the pursuit of [[Prosperity]]. The Empire has an [[Auditor of Senatorial Accountability]] responsible for ensuring the funds allocated to Senators are used wisely and in accordance with the will of the Senate. There is an [[Imperial Chaplain Consular]] who advises [[ambassador\|ambassadors]] and ensures they do not become seduced by foreign nations. There have been proposals for a long time for [[Tested_again_and_again#Chaplains\|chaplains]] to help the [[Military Council\|Military Council]] to act in a virtuous manner. And of course an entire [[Conclave order]] - the [[Sevenfold Path]] - is responsible for helping the [[Imperial Conclave]] to act in accordance with virtue wherever possible. Why not a similar position whose responsibilities are to advise the Bourse seats?

	Obviously, the [[Imperial Constitution]] says that the Bourse "''shall be free of all interference of the Senate, or from the Synod''" but Bourse seats can still be called to [[Inquisition]], and can even be [[Writ of Excommunication\|Excommunicated]] if their virtue is considered compromised enough. After all, says Imago Monta, were some of those members of the Pledge who were excommunicated all those years ago not also Bourse seats?		Obviously, the [[Imperial Constitution]] says that the Bourse "''shall be free of all interference of the Senate, or from the Synod''" but Bourse seats can still be called to [[Inquisition]], and can even be [[Writ of Excommunication\|Excommunicated]] if their virtue is considered compromised enough. After all, says Imago Monta, were some of those members of the Pledge who were excommunicated all those years ago not also Bourse seats?

Twiggy: /* White Granite */

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White Granite

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	This season, however, amounts of white granite available at Anvil are expected to be somewhat higher than in previous months - the civil service is estimating that an additional dozen wains of white granite have been brought to Casinea to be auctioned. This is perhaps not as dramatic as might have been expected, given that the Cinderpath Exchange is also reducing the amount provided each season by 6 wains, and it likely represents the last time the amount of white granite available will reach so high.		This season, however, amounts of white granite available at Anvil are expected to be somewhat higher than in previous months - the civil service is estimating that an additional dozen wains of white granite have been brought to Casinea to be auctioned. This is perhaps not as dramatic as might have been expected, given that the Cinderpath Exchange is also reducing the amount provided each season by 6 wains, and it likely represents the last time the amount of white granite available will reach so high.

	Highborn citizens who withheld their white granite have instead offered it to the [[Cinderpath Custodian]] for sale. As a consequence, there will be an additional white granite available to the Custodian following the Autumn Equinox. The prices and volume available to ~~the~~ the Cinderpath Custodian have been updated to reflect this [[Cinderpath_Custodian#Ministry\|new availability]].		Highborn citizens who withheld their white granite have instead offered it to the [[Cinderpath Custodian]] for sale. As a consequence, there will be an additional white granite available to the Custodian following the Autumn Equinox. The prices and volume available to the Cinderpath Custodian have been updated to reflect this [[Cinderpath_Custodian#Ministry\|new availability]].
	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><quote by="Bartimaeus, Mandate, General Assembly, Winter 382YE, Upheld 879-276>The virtuous build up their fellows, and take pride in their people. Rather than looking to line their own pockets, Imperial citizens should seek ways to strengthen their own nations - and by doing so strengthen the Empire as a whole. We send Bartimaeus with 75 liao to urge Imperial citizens to consider how best the bounty of their nations might be used for the benefit of their people.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><quote by="Bartimaeus, Mandate, General Assembly, Winter 382YE, Upheld 879-276>The virtuous build up their fellows, and take pride in their people. Rather than looking to line their own pockets, Imperial citizens should seek ways to strengthen their own nations - and by doing so strengthen the Empire as a whole. We send Bartimaeus with 75 liao to urge Imperial citizens to consider how best the bounty of their nations might be used for the benefit of their people.</quote></div>

	==Ilium==		==Ilium==
	* '''The ilium that would have gone to the Broken Shore Bounty has been redirected to the public auction, and to Esteban I Del Rio Blanco I Guerra.'''		* '''The ilium that would have gone to the Broken Shore Bounty has been redirected to the public auction, and to Esteban I Del Rio Blanco I Guerra.'''

Dre at 17:57, 29 December 2023

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	When the Grendel [[383YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Spindrift\|invaded Feroz]] during the Spring, they took the offices of the [[Broken Shore Bounty]]. The [[ilium]] that would have been provided to the Freeborn holder of the seat cannot be delivered. During the Summer Solstice, a proposal was made that the [[Imperial Senate]] could [[Four_strong_winds#Broken_Shore_Bounty\|re-establish the offices]] to [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]]. While there are obvious benefits - the [[Madruga#The_Salt_Guard\|Salt Guard]] protects Siroc and would make it significantly less likely that the Grendel would be able to threaten the Bounty in the future - it was not without downsides - it would suggest the Senate does not think it will recapture Feroz in the immediate future.		When the Grendel [[383YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Spindrift\|invaded Feroz]] during the Spring, they took the offices of the [[Broken Shore Bounty]]. The [[ilium]] that would have been provided to the Freeborn holder of the seat cannot be delivered. During the Summer Solstice, a proposal was made that the [[Imperial Senate]] could [[Four_strong_winds#Broken_Shore_Bounty\|re-establish the offices]] to [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]]. While there are obvious benefits - the [[Madruga#The_Salt_Guard\|Salt Guard]] protects Siroc and would make it significantly less likely that the Grendel would be able to threaten the Bounty in the future - it was not without downsides - it would suggest the Senate does not think it will recapture Feroz in the immediate future.

	Regardless, the fisherfolk and mariners of the [[Bay of Catazar]] continue to come into possession of ilium and it has been six months since they have been able to deliver it. This has ~~lead~~ to two somewhat different outcomes.		Regardless, the fisherfolk and mariners of the [[Bay of Catazar]] continue to come into possession of ilium and it has been six months since they have been able to deliver it. This has led to two somewhat different outcomes.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Master of Fleets.jpg\|caption=Esteban I Del Rio Blanco I Guerra, the Imperial Fleet Master.\|align=right\|width=350}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Master of Fleets.jpg\|caption=Esteban I Del Rio Blanco I Guerra, the Imperial Fleet Master.\|align=right\|width=350}}
	There are those in possession of rings of ilium who need the money more than they need the precious star metal. They are grateful to the efforts made to keep them safe from pirates - Grendel and otherwise - but there are practicalities. Boats must be repaired, nets fixed, wages paid, and food put on their tables. These people are sending the ilium they have gathered to Anvil for the public auction. The civil service predict that there will be an additional 10 rings of ilium available to purchase this season on the public auction, and until the Broken Shore Bounty is re-established, around four rings a season going forward.		There are those in possession of rings of ilium who need the money more than they need the precious star metal. They are grateful to the efforts made to keep them safe from pirates - Grendel and otherwise - but there are practicalities. Boats must be repaired, nets fixed, wages paid, and food put on their tables. These people are sending the ilium they have gathered to Anvil for the public auction. The civil service predict that there will be an additional 10 rings of ilium available to purchase this season on the public auction, and until the Broken Shore Bounty is re-established, around four rings a season going forward.

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	During the Summer Solstice, a [[Highguard\|Highborn]] priest named '''Onan of the Chantry''' called out the enormous power the [[Bourse]] holds within the Empire, and that while many used their position for virtuous purposes others did not. The Prosperity assembly agreed with the wily Onan, and there has been a great deal of discussion about how best to proceed. Much of the work has already been done of course; the statement calls for people to simply report any examples of unvirtuous behaviour to the Prosperity assembly. Presumably priests of the assembly, or the [[Virtue Inquisitor]] could then investigate further.		During the Summer Solstice, a [[Highguard\|Highborn]] priest named '''Onan of the Chantry''' called out the enormous power the [[Bourse]] holds within the Empire, and that while many used their position for virtuous purposes others did not. The Prosperity assembly agreed with the wily Onan, and there has been a great deal of discussion about how best to proceed. Much of the work has already been done of course; the statement calls for people to simply report any examples of unvirtuous behaviour to the Prosperity assembly. Presumably priests of the assembly, or the [[Virtue Inquisitor]] could then investigate further.

	But there is an alternative, as suggested by ''Imago Monta di Tassato Regario'', a young bishop devoted to the pursuit of [[Prosperity]]. The Empire has an [[Auditor of Senatorial Accountability]] responsible for ensuring the funds allocated to Senators are used wisely and in accordance with the will of the Senate. There is an [[~~Imperial~~ Chaplain Consular]] who advises [[ambassador\|ambassadors]] and ensures they do not become seduced by foreign nations. There have been proposals for a long time for [[Tested_again_and_again#Chaplains\|chaplains]] to help the [[Military Council]] to act in a virtuous manner. And of course an entire [[Conclave order]] - the [[Sevenfold Path]] - is responsible for helping the [[Conclave]] to act in accordance with virtue wherever possible. Why not a similar position whose responsibilities are to advise the Bourse seats?		But there is an alternative, as suggested by ''Imago Monta di Tassato Regario'', a young bishop devoted to the pursuit of [[Prosperity]]. The Empire has an [[Auditor of Senatorial Accountability]] responsible for ensuring the funds allocated to Senators are used wisely and in accordance with the will of the Senate. There is a [[Chaplain Consular]] who advises [[ambassador\|ambassadors]] and ensures they do not become seduced by foreign nations. There have been proposals for a long time for [[Tested_again_and_again#Chaplains\|chaplains]] to help the [[Military Council]] to act in a virtuous manner. And of course an entire [[Conclave order]] - the [[Sevenfold Path]] - is responsible for helping the [[Conclave]] to act in accordance with virtue wherever possible. Why not a similar position whose responsibilities are to advise the Bourse seats?

	Obviously, the [[Imperial Constitution]] says that the Bourse "''shall be free of all interference of the Senate, or from the Synod''" but Bourse seats can still be called to [[Inquisition]], and can even be [[Writ of Excommunication\|Excommunicated]] if their virtue is considered compromised enough. After all, says Imago Monta, were some of those members of the Pledge who were excommunicated all those years ago not also Bourse seats?		Obviously, the [[Imperial Constitution]] says that the Bourse "''shall be free of all interference of the Senate, or from the Synod''" but Bourse seats can still be called to [[Inquisition]], and can even be [[Writ of Excommunication\|Excommunicated]] if their virtue is considered compromised enough. After all, says Imago Monta, were some of those members of the Pledge who were excommunicated all those years ago not also Bourse seats?

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	During the Summer Solstice, a [[Highguard\|Highborn]] priest named '''Onan of the Chantry''' called out the enormous power the [[Bourse]] holds within the Empire, and that while many used their position for virtuous purposes others did not. The Prosperity assembly agreed with the wily Onan, and there has been a great deal of discussion about how best to proceed. Much of the work has already been done of course; the statement calls for people to simply report any examples of unvirtuous behaviour to the Prosperity assembly. Presumably priests of the assembly, or the [[Virtue Inquisitor]] could then investigate further.		During the Summer Solstice, a [[Highguard\|Highborn]] priest named '''Onan of the Chantry''' called out the enormous power the [[Bourse]] holds within the Empire, and that while many used their position for virtuous purposes others did not. The Prosperity assembly agreed with the wily Onan, and there has been a great deal of discussion about how best to proceed. Much of the work has already been done of course; the statement calls for people to simply report any examples of unvirtuous behaviour to the Prosperity assembly. Presumably priests of the assembly, or the [[Virtue Inquisitor]] could then investigate further.

	But there is an alternative, as suggested by ''Imago Monta di Tassato Regario'', a young bishop devoted to the pursuit of [[Prosperity]]. The Empire has an [[Auditor of Senatorial Accountability]] responsible for ensuring the funds allocated to Senators are used wisely and in accordance with the will of the Senate. There is an [[Imperial Chaplain Consular]] who advises [[ambassador\|ambassadors]] and ensures they do not become seduced by foreign nations. There have been proposals for a long time for [[Tested_again_and_again#Chaplains\|chaplains]] to help the [[~~Military Council\|~~Military Council]] to act in a virtuous manner. And of course an entire [[Conclave order]] - the [[Sevenfold Path]] - is responsible for helping the [[Conclave]] to act in accordance with virtue wherever possible. Why not a similar position whose responsibilities are to advise the Bourse seats?		But there is an alternative, as suggested by ''Imago Monta di Tassato Regario'', a young bishop devoted to the pursuit of [[Prosperity]]. The Empire has an [[Auditor of Senatorial Accountability]] responsible for ensuring the funds allocated to Senators are used wisely and in accordance with the will of the Senate. There is an [[Imperial Chaplain Consular]] who advises [[ambassador\|ambassadors]] and ensures they do not become seduced by foreign nations. There have been proposals for a long time for [[Tested_again_and_again#Chaplains\|chaplains]] to help the [[Military Council]] to act in a virtuous manner. And of course an entire [[Conclave order]] - the [[Sevenfold Path]] - is responsible for helping the [[Conclave]] to act in accordance with virtue wherever possible. Why not a similar position whose responsibilities are to advise the Bourse seats?

	Obviously, the [[Imperial Constitution]] says that the Bourse "''shall be free of all interference of the Senate, or from the Synod''" but Bourse seats can still be called to [[Inquisition]], and can even be [[Writ of Excommunication\|Excommunicated]] if their virtue is considered compromised enough. After all, says Imago Monta, were some of those members of the Pledge who were excommunicated all those years ago not also Bourse seats?		Obviously, the [[Imperial Constitution]] says that the Bourse "''shall be free of all interference of the Senate, or from the Synod''" but Bourse seats can still be called to [[Inquisition]], and can even be [[Writ of Excommunication\|Excommunicated]] if their virtue is considered compromised enough. After all, says Imago Monta, were some of those members of the Pledge who were excommunicated all those years ago not also Bourse seats?

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	During the Summer Solstice, a [[Highguard\|Highborn]] priest named '''Onan of the Chantry''' called out the enormous power the [[Bourse]] holds within the Empire, and that while many used their position for virtuous purposes others did not. The Prosperity assembly agreed with the wily Onan, and there has been a great deal of discussion about how best to proceed. Much of the work has already been done of course; the statement calls for people to simply report any examples of unvirtuous behaviour to the Prosperity assembly. Presumably priests of the assembly, or the [[Virtue Inquisitor]] could then investigate further.		During the Summer Solstice, a [[Highguard\|Highborn]] priest named '''Onan of the Chantry''' called out the enormous power the [[Bourse]] holds within the Empire, and that while many used their position for virtuous purposes others did not. The Prosperity assembly agreed with the wily Onan, and there has been a great deal of discussion about how best to proceed. Much of the work has already been done of course; the statement calls for people to simply report any examples of unvirtuous behaviour to the Prosperity assembly. Presumably priests of the assembly, or the [[Virtue Inquisitor]] could then investigate further.

	But there is an alternative, as suggested by ''Imago Monta di Tassato Regario'', a young bishop devoted to the pursuit of [[Prosperity]]. The Empire has an [[Auditor of Senatorial Accountability]] responsible for ensuring the funds allocated to Senators are used wisely and in accordance with the will of the Senate. There is an [[Imperial Chaplain Consular]] who advises [[ambassador\|ambassadors]] and ensures they do not become seduced by foreign nations. There have been proposals for a long time for [[Tested_again_and_again#Chaplains\|chaplains]] to help the [[Military Council\|Military Council]] to act in a virtuous manner. And of course an entire [[Conclave order]] - the [[Sevenfold Path]] - is responsible for helping the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] to act in accordance with virtue wherever possible. Why not a similar position whose responsibilities are to advise the Bourse seats?		But there is an alternative, as suggested by ''Imago Monta di Tassato Regario'', a young bishop devoted to the pursuit of [[Prosperity]]. The Empire has an [[Auditor of Senatorial Accountability]] responsible for ensuring the funds allocated to Senators are used wisely and in accordance with the will of the Senate. There is an [[Imperial Chaplain Consular]] who advises [[ambassador\|ambassadors]] and ensures they do not become seduced by foreign nations. There have been proposals for a long time for [[Tested_again_and_again#Chaplains\|chaplains]] to help the [[Military Council\|Military Council]] to act in a virtuous manner. And of course an entire [[Conclave order]] - the [[Sevenfold Path]] - is responsible for helping the [[Conclave]] to act in accordance with virtue wherever possible. Why not a similar position whose responsibilities are to advise the Bourse seats?

	Obviously, the [[Imperial Constitution]] says that the Bourse "''shall be free of all interference of the Senate, or from the Synod''" but Bourse seats can still be called to [[Inquisition]], and can even be [[Writ of Excommunication\|Excommunicated]] if their virtue is considered compromised enough. After all, says Imago Monta, were some of those members of the Pledge who were excommunicated all those years ago not also Bourse seats?		Obviously, the [[Imperial Constitution]] says that the Bourse "''shall be free of all interference of the Senate, or from the Synod''" but Bourse seats can still be called to [[Inquisition]], and can even be [[Writ of Excommunication\|Excommunicated]] if their virtue is considered compromised enough. After all, says Imago Monta, were some of those members of the Pledge who were excommunicated all those years ago not also Bourse seats?

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	During the Summer Solstice, a [[Highguard\|Highborn]] priest named '''Onan of the Chantry''' called out the enormous power the [[Imperial Bourse]] holds within the Empire, and that while many used their position for virtuous purposes others did not. The Prosperity assembly agreed with the wily Onan, and there has been a great deal of discussion about how best to proceed. Much of the work has already been done of course; the statement calls for people to simply report any examples of unvirtuous behaviour to the Prosperity assembly. Presumably priests of the assembly, or the [[Virtue Inquisitor]] could then investigate further.		During the Summer Solstice, a [[Highguard\|Highborn]] priest named '''Onan of the Chantry''' called out the enormous power the [[Imperial Bourse]] holds within the Empire, and that while many used their position for virtuous purposes others did not. The Prosperity assembly agreed with the wily Onan, and there has been a great deal of discussion about how best to proceed. Much of the work has already been done of course; the statement calls for people to simply report any examples of unvirtuous behaviour to the Prosperity assembly. Presumably priests of the assembly, or the [[Virtue Inquisitor]] could then investigate further.

	But there is an alternative, as suggested by ''Imago Monta di Tassato Regario'', a young bishop devoted to the pursuit of [[Prosperity]]. The Empire has an [[Auditor of Senatorial Accountability]] responsible for ensuring the funds allocated to Senators are used wisely and in accordance with the will of the Senate. There is an [[Imperial Chaplain Consular]] who advises [[ambassador\|ambassadors]] and ensures they do not become seduced by foreign nations. There have been proposals for a long time for [[Tested_again_and_again#Chaplains\|chaplains]] to help the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council\|Military Council]] to act in a virtuous manner. And of course an entire [[Conclave order]] - the [[Sevenfold Path]] - is responsible for helping the [[Imperial Conclave]] to act in accordance with virtue wherever possible. Why not a similar position whose responsibilities are to advise the Bourse seats?		But there is an alternative, as suggested by ''Imago Monta di Tassato Regario'', a young bishop devoted to the pursuit of [[Prosperity]]. The Empire has an [[Auditor of Senatorial Accountability]] responsible for ensuring the funds allocated to Senators are used wisely and in accordance with the will of the Senate. There is an [[Imperial Chaplain Consular]] who advises [[ambassador\|ambassadors]] and ensures they do not become seduced by foreign nations. There have been proposals for a long time for [[Tested_again_and_again#Chaplains\|chaplains]] to help the [[Military Council\|Military Council]] to act in a virtuous manner. And of course an entire [[Conclave order]] - the [[Sevenfold Path]] - is responsible for helping the [[Imperial Conclave]] to act in accordance with virtue wherever possible. Why not a similar position whose responsibilities are to advise the Bourse seats?

	Obviously, the [[Imperial Constitution]] says that the Bourse "''shall be free of all interference of the Senate, or from the Synod''" but Bourse seats can still be called to [[Inquisition]], and can even be [[Writ of Excommunication\|Excommunicated]] if their virtue is considered compromised enough. After all, says Imago Monta, were some of those members of the Pledge who were excommunicated all those years ago not also Bourse seats?		Obviously, the [[Imperial Constitution]] says that the Bourse "''shall be free of all interference of the Senate, or from the Synod''" but Bourse seats can still be called to [[Inquisition]], and can even be [[Writ of Excommunication\|Excommunicated]] if their virtue is considered compromised enough. After all, says Imago Monta, were some of those members of the Pledge who were excommunicated all those years ago not also Bourse seats?