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

2026-01-15T16:06:01Z

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

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	* '''The General Assembly voted to enact a mandate supporting the Sumaah against the Asaveans'''		* '''The General Assembly voted to enact a mandate supporting the Sumaah against the Asaveans'''

	The [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] voted during the [[386YE Summer Solstice Conclave sessions\|Summer Solstice]] to [[Dissemination\|disseminate]] both [[Stalwart Stand on Solid Ground]] and [[Hammers of the Brilliant Shore]] to the Republic.		The [[Conclave]] voted during the [[386YE Summer Solstice Conclave sessions\|Summer Solstice]] to [[Dissemination\|disseminate]] both [[Stalwart Stand on Solid Ground]] and [[Hammers of the Brilliant Shore]] to the Republic.

	The Wintermark Assembly passed the mandate supporting action against the Asaveans pirates in support of Sumaah with a greater majority, and the General Assembly did so with a lesser majority. That means every nation except Varushka and Urizen can support the efforts to help Sumaash.		The Wintermark Assembly passed the mandate supporting action against the Asaveans pirates in support of Sumaah with a greater majority, and the General Assembly did so with a lesser majority. That means every nation except Varushka and Urizen can support the efforts to help Sumaash.

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

2026-01-15T12:52:07Z

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

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	Relations between the Empire and the Sumaah Republic are stable at present. Thanks to the [[Liberty Pact]] the two nations are allies, at least in their shared opposition to slavery. After decades of friction between the Imperial Synod and the Sumaah Houses of the Way over their shared faith, an amicable split has seen the two nations each commit themselves to their own vision of spirituality. For the most part, while this has led to an increase in rivalry, it has reduced the animosity between pilgrims who look to Bastion, and those who look to Timoj, for guidance.		Relations between the Empire and the Sumaah Republic are stable at present. Thanks to the [[Liberty Pact]] the two nations are allies, at least in their shared opposition to slavery. After decades of friction between the Imperial Synod and the Sumaah Houses of the Way over their shared faith, an amicable split has seen the two nations each commit themselves to their own vision of spirituality. For the most part, while this has led to an increase in rivalry, it has reduced the animosity between pilgrims who look to Bastion, and those who look to Timoj, for guidance.

	The Sumaah ambassador to the Empire is ''Oxtitocszin'', Censor of wood, metal and stone, of the High House of Pride. They are a priest – one of the Sumaah ''Präster'' and by all accounts a devout dedicate of [[Pride]] – but they also report to the House of the People (the Sumaah equivalent of the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]]). They tend to be forthright and straightforward in their approach to the Empire, but as might be expected from a nation so profoundly influenced by the virtues, they are as concerned with spiritual matters as they are those of diplomacy and trade.		The Sumaah ambassador to the Empire is ''Oxtitocszin'', Censor of wood, metal and stone, of the High House of Pride. They are a priest – one of the Sumaah ''Präster'' and by all accounts a devout dedicate of [[Pride]] – but they also report to the House of the People (the Sumaah equivalent of the [[Senate]]). They tend to be forthright and straightforward in their approach to the Empire, but as might be expected from a nation so profoundly influenced by the virtues, they are as concerned with spiritual matters as they are those of diplomacy and trade.

	==The Liberty Pact==		==The Liberty Pact==
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	* '''Imperial efforts to help thwart the Asavean blockade of their waters are likewise viewed very favourably'''		* '''Imperial efforts to help thwart the Asavean blockade of their waters are likewise viewed very favourably'''
	* '''There is an opportunity for the Imperial Synod to offer more aid to the Sumaah in helping protect their coastal waters'''		* '''There is an opportunity for the Imperial Synod to offer more aid to the Sumaah in helping protect their coastal waters'''
	Ambassador Oxtitocszin is very pleased to hear that the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] has chosen to [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Criminalise_Ocean's_Caress\|outlaw trade in Ocean's Caress]]. They describe this narcotic as a vile drug which is innately unvirtuous, and that profits from its sale help enrich the Asaveans and by extension the Plenum.		Ambassador Oxtitocszin is very pleased to hear that the [[Senate]] has chosen to [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Criminalise_Ocean's_Caress\|outlaw trade in Ocean's Caress]]. They describe this narcotic as a vile drug which is innately unvirtuous, and that profits from its sale help enrich the Asaveans and by extension the Plenum.

	More importantly, recent Imperial efforts to [[Questions_of_virtue#Rage_of_the_Corsairs\|thwart the Asavean blockade of Zemeh]] have been greatly appreciated by the House of the People and the High Houses of Prosperity and Pride in particular. By reducing its effectiveness, the Ambassador Oxtitocszin believes the Empire helped reduce the Plenum's enthusiasm for maintaining the costly blockade. While Asavean ships still bedevil Sumaah vessels wherever possible, they are now doing so in a much more haphazard fashion. Combating this menace means that the ''Frieøyer'' - the descendants of those pirates [[Zemress#A_Tale_from_Sumaah\|converted by Zemress]] and now the heart of Sumaah's naval power such as it is - are occupied thwarting Asavean malice but it also means that trade vessels can once again reach Zemeh.		More importantly, recent Imperial efforts to [[Questions_of_virtue#Rage_of_the_Corsairs\|thwart the Asavean blockade of Zemeh]] have been greatly appreciated by the House of the People and the High Houses of Prosperity and Pride in particular. By reducing its effectiveness, the Ambassador Oxtitocszin believes the Empire helped reduce the Plenum's enthusiasm for maintaining the costly blockade. While Asavean ships still bedevil Sumaah vessels wherever possible, they are now doing so in a much more haphazard fashion. Combating this menace means that the ''Frieøyer'' - the descendants of those pirates [[Zemress#A_Tale_from_Sumaah\|converted by Zemress]] and now the heart of Sumaah's naval power such as it is - are occupied thwarting Asavean malice but it also means that trade vessels can once again reach Zemeh.

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	The other two rituals related to [[fortification\|fortifications]] - especially ''Hammers of the Brilliant Shore'' – are of interest however. Both would be useful in their ongoing conflict with the Asaveans, and Sumaah magicians are eager to get their hands on this magical lore. Virtue compels the Sumaah to offer a gift of their own to match such a generous offer.		The other two rituals related to [[fortification\|fortifications]] - especially ''Hammers of the Brilliant Shore'' – are of interest however. Both would be useful in their ongoing conflict with the Asaveans, and Sumaah magicians are eager to get their hands on this magical lore. Virtue compels the Sumaah to offer a gift of their own to match such a generous offer.

	Expanding on suggestions made by Ambassador Accalon, ~~Oxitocszin~~ has made the following proposal. If a [[Grandmaster]] of a [[Conclave order]] will raise the necessary [[Declaration]] of [[Dissemination]] to send either ritual text to Sumaah, then the nation will provide a permanent endowment of 10 [[liao]] each season to that order. They are obviously keen to get either ritual as quickly as possible, but they understand that such things can take time. They are happy to confirm that they will make the endowment of liao to any order that disseminates either of the two rituals (or 20 liao to one order if a single order does both) in the next year.		Expanding on suggestions made by Ambassador Accalon, Oxtitocszin has made the following proposal. If a [[Grandmaster]] of a [[Conclave order]] will raise the necessary [[Declaration]] of [[Dissemination]] to send either ritual text to Sumaah, then the nation will provide a permanent endowment of 10 [[liao]] each season to that order. They are obviously keen to get either ritual as quickly as possible, but they understand that such things can take time. They are happy to confirm that they will make the endowment of liao to any order that disseminates either of the two rituals (or 20 liao to one order if a single order does both) in the next year.

	==The Liao Trade==		==The Liao Trade==

Rafferty at 10:29, 28 June 2025

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	<ic>The waves of conversation ebb and flow about Oxtitocszin. They sit in the shade of a spreading tree, and listen. Not for the first time they consider how odd it is that their people united by faith, speak with so many different voices. Not just the languages - each coiling vine of the Sumaah people is proud of their own tongue and perhaps in a way that explains why there has never been a serious drive to put one above the others. It can make life difficult at times... but then as some philosophers say, difficulty breeds virtue. Their lip quirks in a half smile at the idea. Pride lies in a job well done, no matter how challenging it was. Arguably.		<ic>The waves of conversation ebb and flow about Oxtitocszin. They sit in the shade of a spreading tree, and listen. Not for the first time they consider how odd it is that their people united by faith, speak with so many different voices. Not just the languages - each coiling vine of the Sumaah people is proud of their own tongue and perhaps in a way that explains why there has never been a serious drive to put one above the others. It can make life difficult at times... but then as some philosophers say, difficulty breeds virtue. Their lip quirks in a half smile at the idea. Pride lies in a job well done, no matter how challenging it was. Arguably.

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	{{SOPInner\|statement=The Sumaah are our cousins in Virtue, and we are united in our shared love for the inspiration of Zemress. It behoves us to build up our fellows, rather than let them suffer at the hands of hateful idolaters. We send Rafe with 50 doses of liao to urge the sailors and fleet captains of Wintermark to journey to Sumaah, in order to help them resist the depredations of Asavean pirates and privateers.\|when=Summer Solstice 386YE\|vote=Greater Majority 309-0\|by=Rafe, Wintermark Assembly\|size=small}}		{{SOPInner\|statement=The Sumaah are our cousins in Virtue, and we are united in our shared love for the inspiration of Zemress. It behoves us to build up our fellows, rather than let them suffer at the hands of hateful idolaters. We send Rafe with 50 doses of liao to urge the sailors and fleet captains of Wintermark to journey to Sumaah, in order to help them resist the depredations of Asavean pirates and privateers.\|when=Summer Solstice 386YE\|vote=Greater Majority 309-0\|by=Rafe, Wintermark Assembly\|size=small}}
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			{{Sumaah Links}}
	~~==Further Reading==~~
	* [[Sumaah ~~Republic]]~~
	* [[Ambassador to the Sumaah Republic]]
	* [[Sumaah Republic ports]]
	* [[Parts of speech]] – 386YE Spring Wind of Fortune relating to rivalry between the two nations in Sarcophan

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	The [[Imperial Conclave]] voted during the [[386YE Summer Solstice Conclave sessions\|Summer Solstice]] to [[Dissemination\|disseminate]] both [[Stalwart Stand on Solid Ground]] and [[Hammers of the Brilliant Shore]] to the Republic.		The [[Imperial Conclave]] voted during the [[386YE Summer Solstice Conclave sessions\|Summer Solstice]] to [[Dissemination\|disseminate]] both [[Stalwart Stand on Solid Ground]] and [[Hammers of the Brilliant Shore]] to the Republic.

	The Wintermark Assembly passed the mandate supporting action against the Asaveans pirates in support of Sumaah with a greater majority, and the General Assembly did so with a lesser majority. That means every nation except Varushka and Urizen can support the efforts to help ~~Summah~~.		The Wintermark Assembly passed the mandate supporting action against the Asaveans pirates in support of Sumaah with a greater majority, and the General Assembly did so with a lesser majority. That means every nation except Varushka and Urizen can support the efforts to help Sumaash.

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Emmanovi: /* Oceans and Ships */ fix empire

2025-03-24T16:42:44Z

Oceans and Ships: fix empire

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	More importantly, recent Imperial efforts to [[Questions_of_virtue#Rage_of_the_Corsairs\|thwart the Asavean blockade of Zemeh]] have been greatly appreciated by the House of the People and the High Houses of Prosperity and Pride in particular. By reducing its effectiveness, the Ambassador Oxtitocszin believes the Empire helped reduce the Plenum's enthusiasm for maintaining the costly blockade. While Asavean ships still bedevil Sumaah vessels wherever possible, they are now doing so in a much more haphazard fashion. Combating this menace means that the ''Frieøyer'' - the descendants of those pirates [[Zemress#A_Tale_from_Sumaah\|converted by Zemress]] and now the heart of Sumaah's naval power such as it is - are occupied thwarting Asavean malice but it also means that trade vessels can once again reach Zemeh.		More importantly, recent Imperial efforts to [[Questions_of_virtue#Rage_of_the_Corsairs\|thwart the Asavean blockade of Zemeh]] have been greatly appreciated by the House of the People and the High Houses of Prosperity and Pride in particular. By reducing its effectiveness, the Ambassador Oxtitocszin believes the Empire helped reduce the Plenum's enthusiasm for maintaining the costly blockade. While Asavean ships still bedevil Sumaah vessels wherever possible, they are now doing so in a much more haphazard fashion. Combating this menace means that the ''Frieøyer'' - the descendants of those pirates [[Zemress#A_Tale_from_Sumaah\|converted by Zemress]] and now the heart of Sumaah's naval power such as it is - are occupied thwarting Asavean malice but it also means that trade vessels can once again reach Zemeh.

	There have been numerous statements of principle in the ~~Asavean~~ assemblies, praising the [[Courage]] and [[Loyalty]] of the [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] and [[Highguard\|Highborn]] fleets that helped ships slip past the Asavean net. Indeed, Ambassador Oxtitocszin suggests that were Imperial ships to continue to come to the aid of their Sumaah allies, the House of the People would be sure to find a way to reward their virtue; such a matter is already being debated by the representatives there and has the support of both the House of Loyalty, and the powerful House of the Way.		There have been numerous statements of principle in the Sumaah assemblies, praising the [[Courage]] and [[Loyalty]] of the [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] and [[Highguard\|Highborn]] fleets that helped ships slip past the Asavean net. Indeed, Ambassador Oxtitocszin suggests that were Imperial ships to continue to come to the aid of their Sumaah allies, the House of the People would be sure to find a way to reward their virtue; such a matter is already being debated by the representatives there and has the support of both the House of Loyalty, and the powerful House of the Way.

	Initially, only the Freeborn were in a position to aid the Sumaah, although Highguard used the [[Full_of_sacred_sound#Partner_of_Greatness\|partner of greatness]] to submit their own response to the situation and Highborn fleets joined those of the Brass Coast in fighting the Asaveans in the Sea of Salt.		Initially, only the Freeborn were in a position to aid the Sumaah, although Highguard used the [[Full_of_sacred_sound#Partner_of_Greatness\|partner of greatness]] to submit their own response to the situation and Highborn fleets joined those of the Brass Coast in fighting the Asaveans in the Sea of Salt.

Matt: /* Resolution */

2024-09-04T10:44:45Z

Resolution

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	{{SOPInner\|statement=The Sumaah are our cousins in Virtue, and we are united in our shared love for the inspiration of Zemress. The Asaveans are enemies of the Way, whether a pilgrim looks to Timoj or Bastion. In their time of need, let us build up our fellows. We send Isolde Hannasdottir with 150 doses of liao to urge the virtuous sailors and fleet captains of the Empire to journey to Sumaah, in order to help them resist the depredations of Asavean pirates and privateers.\|when=Summer Solstice 386YE\|vote=1082-22\|by=Maarit Suvidottir, General Assembly\|size=small}}		{{SOPInner\|statement=The Sumaah are our cousins in Virtue, and we are united in our shared love for the inspiration of Zemress. The Asaveans are enemies of the Way, whether a pilgrim looks to Timoj or Bastion. In their time of need, let us build up our fellows. We send Isolde Hannasdottir with 150 doses of liao to urge the virtuous sailors and fleet captains of the Empire to journey to Sumaah, in order to help them resist the depredations of Asavean pirates and privateers.\|when=Summer Solstice 386YE\|vote=1082-22\|by=Maarit Suvidottir, General Assembly\|size=small}}
	{{SOPInner\|statement=The Sumaah are our cousins in Virtue, and we are united in our shared love for the inspiration of Zemress. It behoves us to build up our fellows, rather than let them suffer at the hands of hateful idolaters. We send Rafe with 50 doses of liao to urge the sailors and fleet captains of Wintermark to journey to Sumaah, in order to help them resist the depredations of Asavean pirates and privateers.\|when=Summer Solstice 386YE\|vote=Greater Majority (309-0)\|by=Rafe, Wintermark Assembly\|size=small}}		{{SOPInner\|statement=The Sumaah are our cousins in Virtue, and we are united in our shared love for the inspiration of Zemress. It behoves us to build up our fellows, rather than let them suffer at the hands of hateful idolaters. We send Rafe with 50 doses of liao to urge the sailors and fleet captains of Wintermark to journey to Sumaah, in order to help them resist the depredations of Asavean pirates and privateers.\|when=Summer Solstice 386YE\|vote=Greater Majority 309-0\|by=Rafe, Wintermark Assembly\|size=small}}
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Matt: /* Resolution */

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	{{SOPInner\|statement=The Sumaah are our cousins in Virtue, and we are united in our shared love for the inspiration of Zemress. The Asaveans are enemies of the Way, whether a pilgrim looks to Timoj or Bastion. In their time of need, let us build up our fellows. We send Isolde Hannasdottir with 150 doses of liao to urge the virtuous sailors and fleet captains of the Empire to journey to Sumaah, in order to help them resist the depredations of Asavean pirates and privateers.\|when=Summer Solstice 386YE\|vote=~~Upheld (~~1082-22)\|by=Maarit Suvidottir, General Assembly\|size=small}}		{{SOPInner\|statement=The Sumaah are our cousins in Virtue, and we are united in our shared love for the inspiration of Zemress. The Asaveans are enemies of the Way, whether a pilgrim looks to Timoj or Bastion. In their time of need, let us build up our fellows. We send Isolde Hannasdottir with 150 doses of liao to urge the virtuous sailors and fleet captains of the Empire to journey to Sumaah, in order to help them resist the depredations of Asavean pirates and privateers.\|when=Summer Solstice 386YE\|vote=1082-22\|by=Maarit Suvidottir, General Assembly\|size=small}}
	{{SOPInner\|statement=The Sumaah are our cousins in Virtue, and we are united in our shared love for the inspiration of Zemress. It behoves us to build up our fellows, rather than let them suffer at the hands of hateful idolaters. We send Rafe with 50 doses of liao to urge the sailors and fleet captains of Wintermark to journey to Sumaah, in order to help them resist the depredations of Asavean pirates and privateers.\|when=Summer Solstice 386YE\|vote=Greater Majority (309-0)\|by=Rafe, Wintermark Assembly\|size=small}}		{{SOPInner\|statement=The Sumaah are our cousins in Virtue, and we are united in our shared love for the inspiration of Zemress. It behoves us to build up our fellows, rather than let them suffer at the hands of hateful idolaters. We send Rafe with 50 doses of liao to urge the sailors and fleet captains of Wintermark to journey to Sumaah, in order to help them resist the depredations of Asavean pirates and privateers.\|when=Summer Solstice 386YE\|vote=Greater Majority (309-0)\|by=Rafe, Wintermark Assembly\|size=small}}
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Matt: /* Resolution */

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	The Wintermark Assembly passed the mandate supporting action against the Asaveans pirates in support of Sumaah with a greater majority, and the General Assembly did so with a lesser majority. That means every nation except Varushka and Urizen can support the efforts to help Summah.		The Wintermark Assembly passed the mandate supporting action against the Asaveans pirates in support of Sumaah with a greater majority, and the General Assembly did so with a lesser majority. That means every nation except Varushka and Urizen can support the efforts to help Summah.

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	{{SOPInner\|statement=The Sumaah are our cousins in Virtue, and we are united in our shared love for the inspiration of Zemress. The Asaveans are enemies of the Way, whether a pilgrim looks to Timoj or Bastion. In their time of need, let us build up our fellows. We send Isolde Hannasdottir with 150 doses of liao to urge the virtuous sailors and fleet captains of the Empire to journey to Sumaah, in order to help them resist the depredations of Asavean pirates and privateers.\|when=Summer Solstice 386YE\|vote=Upheld (1082-22)\|by=Maarit Suvidottir, General Assembly\|size=small}}		{{SOPInner\|statement=The Sumaah are our cousins in Virtue, and we are united in our shared love for the inspiration of Zemress. The Asaveans are enemies of the Way, whether a pilgrim looks to Timoj or Bastion. In their time of need, let us build up our fellows. We send Isolde Hannasdottir with 150 doses of liao to urge the virtuous sailors and fleet captains of the Empire to journey to Sumaah, in order to help them resist the depredations of Asavean pirates and privateers.\|when=Summer Solstice 386YE\|vote=Upheld (1082-22)\|by=Maarit Suvidottir, General Assembly\|size=small}}
	{{SOPInner\|statement=The Sumaah are our cousins in Virtue, and we are united in our shared love for the inspiration of Zemress. It behoves us to build up our fellows, rather than let them suffer at the hands of hateful idolaters. We send Rafe with 50 doses of liao to urge the sailors and fleet captains of Wintermark to journey to Sumaah, in order to help them resist the depredations of Asavean pirates and privateers.\|when=Summer Solstice 386YE\|vote=Greater Majority (309-0)\|by=Rafe, Wintermark Assembly\|size=small}}		{{SOPInner\|statement=The Sumaah are our cousins in Virtue, and we are united in our shared love for the inspiration of Zemress. It behoves us to build up our fellows, rather than let them suffer at the hands of hateful idolaters. We send Rafe with 50 doses of liao to urge the sailors and fleet captains of Wintermark to journey to Sumaah, in order to help them resist the depredations of Asavean pirates and privateers.\|when=Summer Solstice 386YE\|vote=Greater Majority (309-0)\|by=Rafe, Wintermark Assembly\|size=small}}

Matt: /* Resolution */

2024-09-04T10:43:55Z

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	* '''The General Assembly voted to enact a mandate supporting the Sumaah against the Asaveans'''		* '''The General Assembly voted to enact a mandate supporting the Sumaah against the Asaveans'''

	{{SOP\|statement=The Sumaah are our cousins in Virtue, and we are united in our shared love for the inspiration of Zemress. The Asaveans are enemies of the Way, whether a pilgrim looks to Timoj or Bastion. In their time of need, let us build up our fellows. We send Isolde Hannasdottir with 150 doses of liao to urge the virtuous sailors and fleet captains of the Empire to journey to Sumaah, in order to help them resist the depredations of Asavean pirates and privateers.\|when=Summer Solstice 386YE\|vote=Upheld (1082-22)\|by=Maarit Suvidottir, General Assembly\|size=small}}

	{{SOP\|statement=The Sumaah are our cousins in Virtue, and we are united in our shared love for the inspiration of Zemress. It behoves us to build up our fellows, rather than let them suffer at the hands of hateful idolaters. We send Rafe with 50 doses of liao to urge the sailors and fleet captains of Wintermark to journey to Sumaah, in order to help them resist the depredations of Asavean pirates and privateers.\|when=Summer Solstice 386YE\|vote=Greater Majority (309-0)\|by=Rafe, Wintermark Assembly\|size=small}}
	The [[Imperial Conclave]] voted during the [[386YE Summer Solstice Conclave sessions\|Summer Solstice]] to [[Dissemination\|disseminate]] both [[Stalwart Stand on Solid Ground]] and [[Hammers of the Brilliant Shore]] to the Republic.		The [[Imperial Conclave]] voted during the [[386YE Summer Solstice Conclave sessions\|Summer Solstice]] to [[Dissemination\|disseminate]] both [[Stalwart Stand on Solid Ground]] and [[Hammers of the Brilliant Shore]] to the Republic.

	The Wintermark Assembly passed the mandate supporting action against the Asaveans pirates in support of Sumaah with a greater majority, and the General Assembly did so with a lesser majority. That means every nation except Varushka and Urizen can support the efforts to help Summah.		The Wintermark Assembly passed the mandate supporting action against the Asaveans pirates in support of Sumaah with a greater majority, and the General Assembly did so with a lesser majority. That means every nation except Varushka and Urizen can support the efforts to help Summah.

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			{{SOPInner\|statement=The Sumaah are our cousins in Virtue, and we are united in our shared love for the inspiration of Zemress. The Asaveans are enemies of the Way, whether a pilgrim looks to Timoj or Bastion. In their time of need, let us build up our fellows. We send Isolde Hannasdottir with 150 doses of liao to urge the virtuous sailors and fleet captains of the Empire to journey to Sumaah, in order to help them resist the depredations of Asavean pirates and privateers.\|when=Summer Solstice 386YE\|vote=Upheld (1082-22)\|by=Maarit Suvidottir, General Assembly\|size=small}}
			{{SOPInner\|statement=The Sumaah are our cousins in Virtue, and we are united in our shared love for the inspiration of Zemress. It behoves us to build up our fellows, rather than let them suffer at the hands of hateful idolaters. We send Rafe with 50 doses of liao to urge the sailors and fleet captains of Wintermark to journey to Sumaah, in order to help them resist the depredations of Asavean pirates and privateers.\|when=Summer Solstice 386YE\|vote=Greater Majority (309-0)\|by=Rafe, Wintermark Assembly\|size=small}}
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	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==

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	More importantly, recent Imperial efforts to [[Questions_of_virtue#Rage_of_the_Corsairs\|thwart the Asavean blockade of Zemeh]] have been greatly appreciated by the House of the People and the High Houses of Prosperity and Pride in particular. By reducing its effectiveness, the Ambassador Oxtitocszin believes the Empire helped reduce the Plenum's enthusiasm for maintaining the costly blockade. While Asavean ships still bedevil Sumaah vessels wherever possible, they are now doing so in a much more haphazard fashion. Combating this menace means that the ''Frieøyer'' - the descendants of those pirates [[Zemress#A_Tale_from_Sumaah\|converted by Zemress]] and now the heart of Sumaah's naval power such as it is - are occupied thwarting Asavean malice but it also means that trade vessels can once again reach Zemeh.		More importantly, recent Imperial efforts to [[Questions_of_virtue#Rage_of_the_Corsairs\|thwart the Asavean blockade of Zemeh]] have been greatly appreciated by the House of the People and the High Houses of Prosperity and Pride in particular. By reducing its effectiveness, the Ambassador Oxtitocszin believes the Empire helped reduce the Plenum's enthusiasm for maintaining the costly blockade. While Asavean ships still bedevil Sumaah vessels wherever possible, they are now doing so in a much more haphazard fashion. Combating this menace means that the ''Frieøyer'' - the descendants of those pirates [[Zemress#A_Tale_from_Sumaah\|converted by Zemress]] and now the heart of Sumaah's naval power such as it is - are occupied thwarting Asavean malice but it also means that trade vessels can once again reach Zemeh.

	There have been numerous statements of principle in the ~~Asavean~~ assemblies, praising the [[Courage]] and [[Loyalty]] of the [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] and [[Highguard\|Highborn]] fleets that helped ships slip past the Asavean net. Indeed, Ambassador Oxtitocszin suggests that were Imperial ships to continue to come to the aid of their Sumaah allies, the House of the People would be sure to find a way to reward their virtue; such a matter is already being debated by the representatives there and has the support of both the House of Loyalty, and the powerful House of the Way.		There have been numerous statements of principle in the Sumaah assemblies, praising the [[Courage]] and [[Loyalty]] of the [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] and [[Highguard\|Highborn]] fleets that helped ships slip past the Asavean net. Indeed, Ambassador Oxtitocszin suggests that were Imperial ships to continue to come to the aid of their Sumaah allies, the House of the People would be sure to find a way to reward their virtue; such a matter is already being debated by the representatives there and has the support of both the House of Loyalty, and the powerful House of the Way.

	Initially, only the Freeborn were in a position to aid the Sumaah, although Highguard used the [[Full_of_sacred_sound#Partner_of_Greatness\|partner of greatness]] to submit their own response to the situation and Highborn fleets joined those of the Brass Coast in fighting the Asaveans in the Sea of Salt.		Initially, only the Freeborn were in a position to aid the Sumaah, although Highguard used the [[Full_of_sacred_sound#Partner_of_Greatness\|partner of greatness]] to submit their own response to the situation and Highborn fleets joined those of the Brass Coast in fighting the Asaveans in the Sea of Salt.