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

2026-01-15T16:50:27Z

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

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	According to the Lady of the Counting House, the tower was never completed. If the Empire will agree to furnish the 16 wains of mithril required to complete the structure, then City will provide a set of mithril doors to be set into the walls of the large circular room that takes up the entire top floor of the tower. The rest of the refurbishment would cost a further 32 Crowns, paid as normal. It would require a Senate commission (or the use of an [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]]) to approve commission.		According to the Lady of the Counting House, the tower was never completed. If the Empire will agree to furnish the 16 wains of mithril required to complete the structure, then City will provide a set of mithril doors to be set into the walls of the large circular room that takes up the entire top floor of the tower. The rest of the refurbishment would cost a further 32 Crowns, paid as normal. It would require a Senate commission (or the use of an [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]]) to approve commission.

	When complete the doors would allow heralds from the City of Gold and Lead to easily travel to and from the tower, allowing them to go about their business in Kalpaheim and beyond. In return they would ensure a steady stream of merchants would bring Autumn vis for sale in the tower, which could be purchased by the Autumn archmage or emissaries acting on their behalf. Obviously, this arrangement would end if the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] ever declared [[Amity and enmity#Enmity\|enmity]] for Ephisis.		When complete the doors would allow heralds from the City of Gold and Lead to easily travel to and from the tower, allowing them to go about their business in Kalpaheim and beyond. In return they would ensure a steady stream of merchants would bring Autumn vis for sale in the tower, which could be purchased by the Autumn archmage or emissaries acting on their behalf. Obviously, this arrangement would end if the [[Conclave]] ever declared [[Amity and enmity#Enmity\|enmity]] for Ephisis.

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

2026-01-15T12:53:47Z

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

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	At present the Grand Plutocrat is not minded to do so. Although they hold the Empire in high regard, some members of the City of Gold and Lead are still wary following the dispatch of Reed, Reckoner of Hours to the [[Lictors\|Eternal Tower of Green Iron]]. It is for this reason that heralds of the city are being cautious then they meet with the Empire - few wish to share Reed's fate. More importantly however, the occupants of the city are aware of the recent [[Ratify_Liberty_Pact\|Liberty Pact]] and they are absolutely mortified by what they have heard. They are not angry with the Empire, so much as pained and deeply disappointed by it.		At present the Grand Plutocrat is not minded to do so. Although they hold the Empire in high regard, some members of the City of Gold and Lead are still wary following the dispatch of Reed, Reckoner of Hours to the [[Lictors\|Eternal Tower of Green Iron]]. It is for this reason that heralds of the city are being cautious then they meet with the Empire - few wish to share Reed's fate. More importantly however, the occupants of the city are aware of the recent [[Ratify_Liberty_Pact\|Liberty Pact]] and they are absolutely mortified by what they have heard. They are not angry with the Empire, so much as pained and deeply disappointed by it.

	As a result they require a visible sign that the Empire is still committed to the ideas of trade and commerce before they are prepared to go further. If the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] were to create more wayleaves - then they would be prepared to extend the trade in warm ashes to the other realms - one additional realm for each additional wayleave the Empire creates, for as long as the wayleave persists. For example if the Senate created three additional wayleaves, then the City of Gold and Lead would support three additional ministries.		As a result they require a visible sign that the Empire is still committed to the ideas of trade and commerce before they are prepared to go further. If the [[Senate]] were to create more wayleaves - then they would be prepared to extend the trade in warm ashes to the other realms - one additional realm for each additional wayleave the Empire creates, for as long as the wayleave persists. For example if the Senate created three additional wayleaves, then the City of Gold and Lead would support three additional ministries.

	Each ministry would require the construction of a suitable facility requiring 16 wains of mithril and 32 Crowns. Ephisis' heralds claim that they have identified suitable locations in [[Temeschwar]], [[Mitwold#Meade\|Meade]], [[Miaren#Seren\|Seren]], [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]], and [[Bastion#Bastion.2C_the_White_City\|Bastion]], that could be used to provide [[Vis#Heart's Blood\|heart's blood]], [[Vis#Golden Apples\|golden apples]], [[Vis#Vital Honey\|vital honey]], [[Vis#Crystal Fire\|crystal fire]], and [[Vis#Prismatic Ink\|prismatic ink]] respectively.		Each ministry would require the construction of a suitable facility requiring 16 wains of mithril and 32 Crowns. Ephisis' heralds claim that they have identified suitable locations in [[Temeschwar]], [[Mitwold#Meade\|Meade]], [[Miaren#Seren\|Seren]], [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]], and [[Bastion#Bastion.2C_the_White_City\|Bastion]], that could be used to provide [[Vis#Heart's Blood\|heart's blood]], [[Vis#Golden Apples\|golden apples]], [[Vis#Vital Honey\|vital honey]], [[Vis#Crystal Fire\|crystal fire]], and [[Vis#Prismatic Ink\|prismatic ink]] respectively.

Twiggy: /* The Poison of Enthusiasm */

2025-07-14T12:10:43Z

The Poison of Enthusiasm

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	As a result they require a visible sign that the Empire is still committed to the ideas of trade and commerce before they are prepared to go further. If the [[Imperial Senate]] were to create more wayleaves - then they would be prepared to extend the trade in warm ashes to the other realms - one additional realm for each additional wayleave the Empire creates, for as long as the wayleave persists. For example if the Senate created three additional wayleaves, then the City of Gold and Lead would support three additional ministries.		As a result they require a visible sign that the Empire is still committed to the ideas of trade and commerce before they are prepared to go further. If the [[Imperial Senate]] were to create more wayleaves - then they would be prepared to extend the trade in warm ashes to the other realms - one additional realm for each additional wayleave the Empire creates, for as long as the wayleave persists. For example if the Senate created three additional wayleaves, then the City of Gold and Lead would support three additional ministries.

	Each ministry would require the construction of a suitable facility requiring 16 wains of mithril and 32 Crowns. Ephisis' heralds claim that they have identified suitable locations in[[ Temeschwar]], [[Mitwold#Meade\|Meade]], [[Miaren#Seren\|Seren]], [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]], and [[Bastion#Bastion.2C_the_White_City\|Bastion]], that could be used to provide [[Vis#Heart's Blood\|heart's blood]], [[Vis#Golden Apples\|golden apples]], [[Vis#Vital Honey\|vital honey]], [[Vis#Crystal Fire\|crystal fire]], and [[Vis#Prismatic Ink\|prismatic ink]] respectively.		Each ministry would require the construction of a suitable facility requiring 16 wains of mithril and 32 Crowns. Ephisis' heralds claim that they have identified suitable locations in [[Temeschwar]], [[Mitwold#Meade\|Meade]], [[Miaren#Seren\|Seren]], [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]], and [[Bastion#Bastion.2C_the_White_City\|Bastion]], that could be used to provide [[Vis#Heart's Blood\|heart's blood]], [[Vis#Golden Apples\|golden apples]], [[Vis#Vital Honey\|vital honey]], [[Vis#Crystal Fire\|crystal fire]], and [[Vis#Prismatic Ink\|prismatic ink]] respectively.

	The Senate can create any number of new wayleaves with a single motion, but the resultant ministries would still need to be commissioned separately. They would continue to operate as long as the wayleaves were not abrogated, and as long as Ephisis were not placed under enmity.		The Senate can create any number of new wayleaves with a single motion, but the resultant ministries would still need to be commissioned separately. They would continue to operate as long as the wayleaves were not abrogated, and as long as Ephisis were not placed under enmity.

Twiggy: /* To Trade For the Public Good */

2025-07-13T21:25:06Z

To Trade For the Public Good

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	Shortly after the heralds of the City of Gold and Lead have departed, a representative of the [[Prospero\|Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges]] calls uninvited. It would appear that the Golden Prince has got wind of the formal offer made to the Empire expressing a desire to see all Bourse resources made Imperial and ''he is not amused.'' The herald is meticulously careful to avoid any unintentional threats, but they are explicit that the Reckoner of Ebony and Bone will be deeply disappointed if the Empire pursues their rival's cause.		Shortly after the heralds of the City of Gold and Lead have departed, a representative of the [[Prospero\|Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges]] calls uninvited. It would appear that the Golden Prince has got wind of the formal offer made to the Empire expressing a desire to see all Bourse resources made Imperial and ''he is not amused.'' The herald is meticulously careful to avoid any unintentional threats, but they are explicit that the Reckoner of Ebony and Bone will be deeply disappointed if the Empire pursues their rival's cause.

	In fact the Golden Prince would consider it an act of great favour if the Empire were to consider the exact opposite approach to the one recommended by Ephisis. Rather than making every Bourse resource Imperial, he urges the Empire to make every Bourse resource ''national''. His representative accepts that that would cause significant turmoil for the Empire as they adjusted to the new regime but Threadweaver is prepared to match the offer from the City of Gold and Lead to sell Autumn vis to the Empire, and under those conditions he would be delighted to declare the Empire his closest mortal ally - aligning the Imperial regio with the City of of Bridges and having a similar effect as described above. In addition, the Golden Prince would look to offer additional boons in the seasons that followed, to help the Empire adjust to the new affairs.		In fact the Golden Prince would consider it an act of great favour if the Empire were to consider the exact opposite approach to the one recommended by Ephisis. Rather than making every Bourse resource Imperial, he urges the Empire to make every Bourse resource ''national''. His representative accepts that that would cause significant turmoil for the Empire as they adjusted to the new regime but Threadweaver is prepared to match the offer from the City of Gold and Lead to sell Autumn vis to the Empire, and under those conditions he would be delighted to declare the Empire his closest mortal ally - aligning the Imperial regio with the City of Bridges and having a similar effect as described above. In addition, the Golden Prince would look to offer additional boons in the seasons that followed, to help the Empire adjust to the new affairs.

	==Limited Opportunities==		==Limited Opportunities==

Hastur at 17:33, 5 April 2022

2022-04-05T17:33:07Z

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	At present the Grand Plutocrat is not minded to do so. Although they hold the Empire in high regard, some members of the City of Gold and Lead are still wary following the dispatch of Reed, Reckoner of Hours to the [[Lictors\|Eternal Tower of Green Iron]]. It is for this reason that heralds of the city are being cautious then they meet with the Empire - few wish to share Reed's fate. More importantly however, the occupants of the city are aware of the recent [[Ratify_Liberty_Pact\|Liberty Pact]] and they are absolutely mortified by what they have heard. They are not angry with the Empire, so much as pained and deeply disappointed by it.		At present the Grand Plutocrat is not minded to do so. Although they hold the Empire in high regard, some members of the City of Gold and Lead are still wary following the dispatch of Reed, Reckoner of Hours to the [[Lictors\|Eternal Tower of Green Iron]]. It is for this reason that heralds of the city are being cautious then they meet with the Empire - few wish to share Reed's fate. More importantly however, the occupants of the city are aware of the recent [[Ratify_Liberty_Pact\|Liberty Pact]] and they are absolutely mortified by what they have heard. They are not angry with the Empire, so much as pained and deeply disappointed by it.

	As a result they require a visible sign that the Empire is still committed to the ideas of trade and commerce before they are prepared to go further. If the [[Imperial Senate]] were to create more wayleaves - then they would be prepared to extend the trade in warm ashes to the other realms - one additional realm for each additional ~~wayleaf~~ the Empire creates, for as long as the ~~wayleaf~~ persists. For example if the Senate created three additional wayleaves, then the City of Gold and Lead would support three additional ministries.		As a result they require a visible sign that the Empire is still committed to the ideas of trade and commerce before they are prepared to go further. If the [[Imperial Senate]] were to create more wayleaves - then they would be prepared to extend the trade in warm ashes to the other realms - one additional realm for each additional wayleave the Empire creates, for as long as the wayleave persists. For example if the Senate created three additional wayleaves, then the City of Gold and Lead would support three additional ministries.

	Each ministry would require the construction of a suitable facility requiring 16 wains of mithril and 32 Crowns. Ephisis' heralds claim that they have identified suitable locations in[[ Temeschwar]], [[Mitwold#Meade\|Meade]], [[Miaren#Seren\|Seren]], [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]], and [[Bastion#Bastion.2C_the_White_City\|Bastion]], that could be used to provide [[Vis#Heart's Blood\|heart's blood]], [[Vis#Golden Apples\|golden apples]], [[Vis#Vital Honey\|vital honey]], [[Vis#Crystal Fire\|crystal fire]], and [[Vis#Prismatic Ink\|prismatic ink]] respectively.		Each ministry would require the construction of a suitable facility requiring 16 wains of mithril and 32 Crowns. Ephisis' heralds claim that they have identified suitable locations in[[ Temeschwar]], [[Mitwold#Meade\|Meade]], [[Miaren#Seren\|Seren]], [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]], and [[Bastion#Bastion.2C_the_White_City\|Bastion]], that could be used to provide [[Vis#Heart's Blood\|heart's blood]], [[Vis#Golden Apples\|golden apples]], [[Vis#Vital Honey\|vital honey]], [[Vis#Crystal Fire\|crystal fire]], and [[Vis#Prismatic Ink\|prismatic ink]] respectively.

RichardRaynor at 21:28, 20 January 2022

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:383YE]][[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:383YE Spring]][[Category:Recent History]]
	<ic>"Regretfully therefore I must inform you that due to recent events, no occupant of the City of Gold and Lead is available to accept the invitation from the Autumn Archmage at this time. I have been tasked to convey this message and to underline that no insult is meant by this declination. Instead the Eternal Bazaar hopes that the Archmage will be gratified on the basis of these excellents offers which I now convey to you."		<ic>"Regretfully therefore I must inform you that due to recent events, no occupant of the City of Gold and Lead is available to accept the invitation from the Autumn Archmage at this time. I have been tasked to convey this message and to underline that no insult is meant by this declination. Instead the Eternal Bazaar hopes that the Archmage will be gratified on the basis of these excellents offers which I now convey to you."

Cathtice: /* To Trade For the Public Good */

2019-06-09T14:38:26Z

To Trade For the Public Good

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	Shortly after the heralds of the City of Gold and Lead have departed, a representative of the [[Prospero\|Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges]] calls uninvited. It would appear that the Golden Prince has got wind of the formal offer made to the Empire expressing a desire to see all Bourse resources made Imperial and ''he is not amused.'' The herald is meticulously careful to avoid any unintentional threats, but they are explicit that the Reckoner of Ebony and Bone will be deeply disappointed if the Empire pursues their rival's cause.		Shortly after the heralds of the City of Gold and Lead have departed, a representative of the [[Prospero\|Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges]] calls uninvited. It would appear that the Golden Prince has got wind of the formal offer made to the Empire expressing a desire to see all Bourse resources made Imperial and ''he is not amused.'' The herald is meticulously careful to avoid any unintentional threats, but they are explicit that the Reckoner of Ebony and Bone will be deeply disappointed if the Empire pursues their rival's cause.

	In fact the Golden Prince would consider it an act of great favour if the Empire were to consider the exact opposite approach to the one recommended by Ephisis. Rather than making every Bourse resource Imperial, he urges the Empire to make every Bourse resource ''national''. His representative accepts that that would cause significant turmoil for the Empire as they adjusted to the new regime but Threadweaver is prepared to match the offer ~~fro~~ the City of Gold and Lead to sell Autumn vis to the Empire, and under those conditions he would be delighted to declare the Empire his closest mortal ally - aligning the Imperial regio with the City of of Bridges and having a similar effect as described above. In addition, the Golden Prince would look to offer additional boons in the seasons that followed, to help the Empire adjust to the new affairs.		In fact the Golden Prince would consider it an act of great favour if the Empire were to consider the exact opposite approach to the one recommended by Ephisis. Rather than making every Bourse resource Imperial, he urges the Empire to make every Bourse resource ''national''. His representative accepts that that would cause significant turmoil for the Empire as they adjusted to the new regime but Threadweaver is prepared to match the offer from the City of Gold and Lead to sell Autumn vis to the Empire, and under those conditions he would be delighted to declare the Empire his closest mortal ally - aligning the Imperial regio with the City of of Bridges and having a similar effect as described above. In addition, the Golden Prince would look to offer additional boons in the seasons that followed, to help the Empire adjust to the new affairs.

	==Limited Opportunities==		==Limited Opportunities==
	The heralds of Ephisis and Prospero have made it clear that the opportunities discussed here remain available until the end of the Winter Solstice 383YE. After this time, the trades presented will have expired.		The heralds of Ephisis and Prospero have made it clear that the opportunities discussed here remain available until the end of the Winter Solstice 383YE. After this time, the trades presented will have expired.

Dre at 22:12, 16 May 2019

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	<table style="width:300px; float: right; margin-left: 10px;"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue">Total Money Spent</td><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">Production</td></tr>		<table style="width:300px; float: right; margin-left: 10px;"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue">Total Money Spent</td><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">Production</td></tr>
	<tr><td>175 ~~Rings~~</td><td>5 Autumn vis</td></tr>		<tr><td>175 rings</td><td>5 Autumn vis</td></tr>
	<tr><td>425 ~~Rings~~</td><td>10 Autumn vis</td></tr>		<tr><td>425 rings</td><td>10 Autumn vis</td></tr>
	<tr><td>750 ~~Rings~~</td><td>15 Autumn vis</td></tr>		<tr><td>750 rings</td><td>15 Autumn vis</td></tr>
	<tr><td>1150 ~~Rings~~</td><td>20 Autumn vis</td></tr>		<tr><td>1150 rings</td><td>20 Autumn vis</td></tr>
	</table>		</table>

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	<table style="width:300px; float: right; margin-left: 10px;"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue">Total Money Spent</td><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">Production</td></tr>		<table style="width:300px; float: right; margin-left: 10px;"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue">Total Money Spent</td><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">Production</td></tr>
	<tr><td>210 ~~Rings~~</td><td>5 ~~Realm~~ vis</td></tr>		<tr><td>210 rings</td><td>5 realm vis</td></tr>
	<tr><td>510 ~~Rings~~</td><td>10 ~~Realm~~ vis</td></tr>		<tr><td>510 rings</td><td>10 realm vis</td></tr>
	<tr><td>900 ~~Rings~~</td><td>15 ~~Realm~~ vis</td></tr>		<tr><td>900 rings</td><td>15 realm vis</td></tr>
	<tr><td>1380 ~~Rings~~</td><td>20 ~~Realm~~ vis</td></tr>		<tr><td>1380 rings</td><td>20 realm vis</td></tr>
	</table>		</table>

Dre at 22:11, 16 May 2019

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The [[Archmage]] of Autumn has invited the eternal [[Ephisis]] to ~~parlay~~, but the request [[Who benefits?\|was politely declined]]. Rather than meet with the Archmage, the City of Gold and Lead has sent heralds to the Empire to lay out three offers for the consideration by the Archmage and the wider Empire.		The [[Archmage]] of Autumn has invited the eternal [[Ephisis]] to parley, but the request [[Who benefits?\|was politely declined]]. Rather than meet with the Archmage, the City of Gold and Lead has sent heralds to the Empire to lay out three offers for the consideration by the Archmage and the wider Empire.

	<table style="width:300px; float: right; margin-left: 10px;"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue">Total Money Spent</td><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">Production</td></tr>		<table style="width:300px; float: right; margin-left: 10px;"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue">Total Money Spent</td><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">Production</td></tr>
	<tr><td>175 Rings</td><td>5 Autumn ~~Vis~~</td></tr>		<tr><td>175 Rings</td><td>5 Autumn vis</td></tr>
	<tr><td>425 Rings</td><td>10 Autumn ~~Vis~~</td></tr>		<tr><td>425 Rings</td><td>10 Autumn vis</td></tr>
	<tr><td>750 Rings</td><td>15 Autumn ~~Vis~~</td></tr>		<tr><td>750 Rings</td><td>15 Autumn vis</td></tr>
	<tr><td>1150 Rings</td><td>20 Autumn ~~Vis~~</td></tr>		<tr><td>1150 Rings</td><td>20 Autumn vis</td></tr>
	</table>		</table>

	==Silver is only a Superfluity==		==Silver is only a Superfluity==
	The Hidden Prince is prepared to sell [[vis#Warm Ashes\|Autumn ~~Vis~~]] to the archmage, provided that there is a means to support the exchange. Occupants of the City of Gold and Lead have identified a suitable site, an ~~abadoned~~ tower built on the street of runes in [[Hahnmark#Kalpaheim\|Kalpaheim]] by the [[Wintermark_magical_traditions#Runesmiths\|runesmith]] Ogila more than a hundred years ago. The tower has been locked and sealed since Ogila's death, but the Hidden Prince claims to have the keys and the deeds to the property.		The Hidden Prince is prepared to sell [[vis#Warm Ashes\|Autumn vis]] to the archmage, provided that there is a means to support the exchange. Occupants of the City of Gold and Lead have identified a suitable site, an abandoned tower built on the street of runes in [[Hahnmark#Kalpaheim\|Kalpaheim]] by the [[Wintermark_magical_traditions#Runesmiths\|runesmith]] Ogila more than a hundred years ago. The tower has been locked and sealed since Ogila's death, but the Hidden Prince claims to have the keys and the deeds to the property.

	According to the Lady of the Counting House, the tower was never completed. If the Empire will agree to furnish the 16 wains of mithril required to complete the structure, then City will provide a set of mithril doors to be set into the walls of the large circular room that takes up the entire top floor of the tower. The rest of the refurbishment would cost a further 32 Crowns, paid as normal. It would require a Senate commission (or the use of an [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]]) to approve commission.		According to the Lady of the Counting House, the tower was never completed. If the Empire will agree to furnish the 16 wains of mithril required to complete the structure, then City will provide a set of mithril doors to be set into the walls of the large circular room that takes up the entire top floor of the tower. The rest of the refurbishment would cost a further 32 Crowns, paid as normal. It would require a Senate commission (or the use of an [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]]) to approve commission.

	When complete the doors would allow heralds from the City of Gold and Lead to easily travel to and from the tower, allowing them to go about their business in Kalpaheim and beyond. In return they would ensure a steady stream of merchants would bring Autumn ~~Vis~~ for sale in the tower, which could be purchased by the Autumn archmage or emissaries acting on their behalf. Obviously, this arrangement would end if the [[Imperial Conclave]] ever declared [[Amity and enmity#Enmity\|enmity]] for Ephisis.		When complete the doors would allow heralds from the City of Gold and Lead to easily travel to and from the tower, allowing them to go about their business in Kalpaheim and beyond. In return they would ensure a steady stream of merchants would bring Autumn vis for sale in the tower, which could be purchased by the Autumn archmage or emissaries acting on their behalf. Obviously, this arrangement would end if the [[Imperial Conclave]] ever declared [[Amity and enmity#Enmity\|enmity]] for Ephisis.

	<table style="width:300px; float: right; margin-left: 10px;"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue">Total Money Spent</td><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">Production</td></tr>		<table style="width:300px; float: right; margin-left: 10px;"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue">Total Money Spent</td><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">Production</td></tr>
	<tr><td>210 Rings</td><td>5 Realm ~~Vis~~</td></tr>		<tr><td>210 Rings</td><td>5 Realm vis</td></tr>
	<tr><td>510 Rings</td><td>10 Realm ~~Vis~~</td></tr>		<tr><td>510 Rings</td><td>10 Realm vis</td></tr>
	<tr><td>900 Rings</td><td>15 Realm ~~Vis~~</td></tr>		<tr><td>900 Rings</td><td>15 Realm vis</td></tr>
	<tr><td>1380 Rings</td><td>20 Realm ~~Vis~~</td></tr>		<tr><td>1380 Rings</td><td>20 Realm vis</td></tr>
	</table>		</table>

	==The Poison of Enthusiasm==		==The Poison of Enthusiasm==
	The Invisible Hand wishes the Conclave to know that all things are for sale in the City of Gold and Lead. Warm ashes are not produced in the City; the primary source is th volcano-city of [[Estavus\|Shikal]]. But the Hand that delivers warm ashes to the Eternal Bazaar brings similar bounties from all the realms and thus ~~Ephisus~~ ''could'' supply similar deals to every archmage, at least in theory.		The Invisible Hand wishes the Conclave to know that all things are for sale in the City of Gold and Lead. Warm ashes are not produced in the City; the primary source is the volcano-city of [[Estavus\|Shikal]]. But the Hand that delivers warm ashes to the Eternal Bazaar brings similar bounties from all the realms and thus Ephisis ''could'' supply similar deals to every archmage, at least in theory.

	At present the Grand Plutocrat is not minded to do so. Although they hold the Empire in high regard, some members of the City of Gold and Lead are still wary following the dispatch of Reed, Reckoner of Hours to the [[Lictors\|Eternal Tower of Green Iron]]. It is for this reason that heralds of the city are being cautious then they meet with the Empire - few wish to share Reed's fate. More importantly however, the occupants of the city are aware of the recent [[Ratify_Liberty_Pact\|Liberty Pact]] and they are absolutely mortified by what they have heard. They are not angry with the Empire, so much as pained and deeply disappointed by it.		At present the Grand Plutocrat is not minded to do so. Although they hold the Empire in high regard, some members of the City of Gold and Lead are still wary following the dispatch of Reed, Reckoner of Hours to the [[Lictors\|Eternal Tower of Green Iron]]. It is for this reason that heralds of the city are being cautious then they meet with the Empire - few wish to share Reed's fate. More importantly however, the occupants of the city are aware of the recent [[Ratify_Liberty_Pact\|Liberty Pact]] and they are absolutely mortified by what they have heard. They are not angry with the Empire, so much as pained and deeply disappointed by it.
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	Thus they propose that the Imperial Senate passes a [[Senate motion]] to relinquish every Bourse seat in the Empire. That could then be followed by a second Senate motion to declare every seat in the Empire to be Imperial.		Thus they propose that the Imperial Senate passes a [[Senate motion]] to relinquish every Bourse seat in the Empire. That could then be followed by a second Senate motion to declare every seat in the Empire to be Imperial.

	The heralds wax lyrical about the benefits such an approach would provide. It would be an efficient use of the Imperial Senate's time - and more importantly by changing every bourse seat simultaneously the Empire could avoid any suggestion that a single nation was being singled out for unfair treatment. It would be clear everyone was being treated equally. They have complicated charts and figures which they claim forecast that this change would lower the price of ~~bourse~~ materials in the Empire yet increase the money accrued by the treasury from Bourse sales, thus they argue every Imperial citizen would benefit. They don't guarantee that will happen... but they seem very happy with their forecasts.		The heralds wax lyrical about the benefits such an approach would provide. It would be an efficient use of the Imperial Senate's time - and more importantly by changing every bourse seat simultaneously the Empire could avoid any suggestion that a single nation was being singled out for unfair treatment. It would be clear everyone was being treated equally. They have complicated charts and figures which they claim forecast that this change would lower the price of Bourse materials in the Empire yet increase the money accrued by the treasury from Bourse sales, thus they argue every Imperial citizen would benefit. They don't guarantee that will happen... but they seem very happy with their forecasts.

	If the Empire were able to make such a change, it would be a huge positive step in the view of the occupants of the City of Gold and Lead, more than making up for recent disappointments. As a result, the City would be in a position to guarantee to offer facilities enabling trade in Autumn ~~Vis~~ anywhere in the Empire for as long as all ~~bourse~~ resources remained Imperial. This would mean that any [[commission]] could then be designed with an option to purchase Autumn ~~Vis~~ at rates identical to those made available to the Autumn archmage above, without needing a specific opportunity to do so.		If the Empire were able to make such a change, it would be a huge positive step in the view of the occupants of the City of Gold and Lead, more than making up for recent disappointments. As a result, the City would be in a position to guarantee to offer facilities enabling trade in Autumn vis anywhere in the Empire for as long as all Bourse resources remained Imperial. This would mean that any [[commission]] could then be designed with an option to purchase Autumn vis at rates identical to those made available to the Autumn archmage above, without needing a specific opportunity to do so.

	In addition, if the Empire did this then the City of Gold and Lead would grant the Empire the formal status of a trusted trading exchange. This is an honour the City offers only to those nations they feel the greatest kinship for. After discussions with the civil service who support the Conclave it is clear that such a close political alignment between these two powers would have two effects. First it would make naturally occurring Autumn regio more common throughout the Empire - as Autumn heralds from the city moved back and forth. Second it would strengthen [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|the Imperial regio]], making it more easy to perform powerful Autumn magic there. Any Autumn ritual performed in the Imperial Regio would be able to harness its power to enhance the Autumn realm lore of each contributor by up to two ranks, subject to the normal rules for effective skill.		In addition, if the Empire did this then the City of Gold and Lead would grant the Empire the formal status of a trusted trading exchange. This is an honour the City offers only to those nations they feel the greatest kinship for. After discussions with the civil service who support the Conclave it is clear that such a close political alignment between these two powers would have two effects. First it would make naturally occurring Autumn regio more common throughout the Empire - as Autumn heralds from the city moved back and forth. Second it would strengthen [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|the Imperial regio]], making it more easy to perform powerful Autumn magic there. Any Autumn ritual performed in the Imperial Regio would be able to harness its power to enhance the Autumn realm lore of each contributor by up to two ranks, subject to the normal rules for effective skill.

	The status (and the beneficial effects) would continue for as long as all the ~~bourse~~ seats in the Empire remain Imperial. After some discussion with representatives of Ephisis, the civil service are able to clarify that their requirement only covers the major ~~bourse~~ seats that produce mithril, weirwood, white granite or ~~illium~~ for sale The lesser ~~bourse~~ titles and resources like [[Castellan_of_Spiral_Castle\|Spiral Castle]] would not be covered by the agreement, so their status would not matter.		The status (and the beneficial effects) would continue for as long as all the Bourse seats in the Empire remain Imperial. After some discussion with representatives of Ephisis, the civil service are able to clarify that their requirement only covers the major Bourse seats that produce mithril, weirwood, white granite or ilium for sale The lesser Bourse titles and resources like [[Castellan_of_Spiral_Castle\|Spiral Castle]] would not be covered by the agreement, so their status would not matter.

	==To Trade For the Public Good==		==To Trade For the Public Good==
	Shortly after the heralds of the City of Gold and Lead have departed, a representative of the [[Prospero\|Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges]] calls uninvited. It would appear that the Golden Prince has got wind of the formal offer made to the Empire expressing a desire to see all ~~bourse~~ resources made Imperial and ''he is not amused.'' The herald is meticulously careful to avoid any unintentional threats, but they are explicit that the Reckoner of Ebony and Bone will be deeply disappointed if the Empire pursues their rival's cause.		Shortly after the heralds of the City of Gold and Lead have departed, a representative of the [[Prospero\|Sovereign Lord of the City of Bridges]] calls uninvited. It would appear that the Golden Prince has got wind of the formal offer made to the Empire expressing a desire to see all Bourse resources made Imperial and ''he is not amused.'' The herald is meticulously careful to avoid any unintentional threats, but they are explicit that the Reckoner of Ebony and Bone will be deeply disappointed if the Empire pursues their rival's cause.

	In fact the Golden Prince would consider it an act of great favour if the Empire were to consider the exact opposite approach to the one recommended by Ephisis. Rather than making every ~~bourse~~ resource Imperial, he urges the Empire to make every ~~bourse~~ resource ''national''. His representative accepts that that would cause significant turmoil for the Empire as they adjusted to the new regime but Threadweaver is prepared to match the offer fro the City of Gold and Lead to sell Autumn ~~Vis~~ to the Empire, and under those conditions he would be delighted to declare the Empire his closest mortal ally - aligning the Imperial regio with the City of of Bridges and having a similar effect as described above. In addition, the Golden Prince would look to offer additional boons in the seasons that followed, to help the Empire adjust to the new affairs.		In fact the Golden Prince would consider it an act of great favour if the Empire were to consider the exact opposite approach to the one recommended by Ephisis. Rather than making every Bourse resource Imperial, he urges the Empire to make every Bourse resource ''national''. His representative accepts that that would cause significant turmoil for the Empire as they adjusted to the new regime but Threadweaver is prepared to match the offer fro the City of Gold and Lead to sell Autumn vis to the Empire, and under those conditions he would be delighted to declare the Empire his closest mortal ally - aligning the Imperial regio with the City of of Bridges and having a similar effect as described above. In addition, the Golden Prince would look to offer additional boons in the seasons that followed, to help the Empire adjust to the new affairs.
	==Limited Opportunities==		==Limited Opportunities==
	The heralds of Ephisis and Prospero have made it clear that the opportunities discussed here remain available until the end of the Winter Solstice 383YE. After this time, the trades presented will have expired.		The heralds of Ephisis and Prospero have made it clear that the opportunities discussed here remain available until the end of the Winter Solstice 383YE. After this time, the trades presented will have expired.

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	==Between Avarice and Profusion==		==Between Avarice and Profusion==
	The Eternal Bazaar regretfully declines the invitation to create a version of [[Ephisis' Scale]] that will always provide returns ~~only in~~ warm ashes or crystal mana. As explained, warm ashes are not created in the City of Gold and Lead, although they are bought and sold there in great quantities. As such the City cannot commit to providing the benefits to the Empire on an unlimited basis. Crucially, they cannot guarantee to meet any demand that the Empire might levy; they certainly cannot provide returns that are better than those produced by the ritual [[Before the Throne of Estavus]] on any significant scale.		The Eternal Bazaar regretfully declines the invitation to create a version of [[Ephisis' Scale]] that will always provide returns of warm ashes or crystal mana. As explained, warm ashes are not created in the City of Gold and Lead, although they are bought and sold there in great quantities. As such the City cannot commit to providing the benefits to the Empire on an unlimited basis. Crucially, they cannot guarantee to meet any demand that the Empire might levy; they certainly cannot provide returns that are better than those produced by the ritual [[Before the Throne of Estavus]] on any significant scale.

	==The Greatest of All Improvements==		==The Greatest of All Improvements==