Imperial Orcs economic interests - Revision history

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

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

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	Since the legions settled in [[Skarsind]], many bonesetters have set up their own brokerages, supporting the health and prosperity of their neighbours as well as their legion. One of the most prominent positions a bonesetter can aspire to is the [[Bonesetter of Torfast Trading Post]], responsible for overseeing the Imperial Orc trade hub that serves as the centre of the [[Northern trade network]].		Since the legions settled in [[Skarsind]], many bonesetters have set up their own brokerages, supporting the health and prosperity of their neighbours as well as their legion. One of the most prominent positions a bonesetter can aspire to is the [[Bonesetter of Torfast Trading Post]], responsible for overseeing the Imperial Orc trade hub that serves as the centre of the [[Northern trade network]].
	==Reavers==		==Reavers==
	A handful of legions no longer maintain links with the armies. They have come to enjoy the freedom and wealth afforded by mercenary work. These groups, called reavers, support themselves by raiding, adventuring, and hiring themselves out as guards and escorts to merchants prepared to [[military unit#Paid Work\|pay]] to secure the martial might of an [[orc]] [[military unit]]. With their income not tied to the vagaries of the [Powers of the Imperial Senate#Guerdon\|Imperial Guerdon]], or the strategies of the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council]], bands of reavers may quickly become wealthy.		A handful of legions no longer maintain links with the armies. They have come to enjoy the freedom and wealth afforded by mercenary work. These groups, called reavers, support themselves by raiding, adventuring, and hiring themselves out as guards and escorts to merchants prepared to [[military unit#Paid Work\|pay]] to secure the martial might of an [[orc]] [[military unit]]. With their income not tied to the vagaries of the [Powers of the Imperial Senate#Guerdon\|Imperial Guerdon]], or the strategies of the [[Military Council]], bands of reavers may quickly become wealthy.

	Reavers are mostly tolerated by other Imperial Orcs; as often as not their wealth helps to enrich the Imperial Orc nation and thus can still claim to be serving the Empire in their way. The primary bone of contention used to be that reavers were often loyal to their own band first, and to the rest of the Imperial Orc nation and the Empire a distant second. However with Imperial Orcs legions increasingly abandoning the Summer Storm and the Winter Sun to follow the Guerdon, the distinction between the two groups is increasingly blurred.		Reavers are mostly tolerated by other Imperial Orcs; as often as not their wealth helps to enrich the Imperial Orc nation and thus can still claim to be serving the Empire in their way. The primary bone of contention used to be that reavers were often loyal to their own band first, and to the rest of the Imperial Orc nation and the Empire a distant second. However with Imperial Orcs legions increasingly abandoning the Summer Storm and the Winter Sun to follow the Guerdon, the distinction between the two groups is increasingly blurred.

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	A handful of legions no longer maintain links with the armies. They have come to enjoy the freedom and wealth afforded by mercenary work. These groups, called reavers, support themselves by raiding, adventuring, and hiring themselves out as guards and escorts to merchants prepared to [[military unit#Paid Work\|pay]] to secure the martial might of an [[orc]] [[military unit]]. With their income not tied to the vagaries of the [Powers of the Imperial Senate#Guerdon\|Imperial Guerdon]], or the strategies of the [[Imperial Military Council]], bands of reavers may quickly become wealthy.		A handful of legions no longer maintain links with the armies. They have come to enjoy the freedom and wealth afforded by mercenary work. These groups, called reavers, support themselves by raiding, adventuring, and hiring themselves out as guards and escorts to merchants prepared to [[military unit#Paid Work\|pay]] to secure the martial might of an [[orc]] [[military unit]]. With their income not tied to the vagaries of the [Powers of the Imperial Senate#Guerdon\|Imperial Guerdon]], or the strategies of the [[Imperial Military Council]], bands of reavers may quickly become wealthy.

	Reavers are mostly tolerated by other ~~Imperal~~ Orcs; as often as not their wealth helps to enrich the Imperial Orc nation and thus can still claim to be serving the Empire in their way. The primary bone of contention used to be that reavers were often loyal to their own band first, and to the rest of the Imperial Orc nation and the Empire a distant second. However with Imperial Orcs legions increasingly abandoning the Summer Storm and the Winter Sun to follow the Guerdon, the distinction between the two groups is increasingly blurred.		Reavers are mostly tolerated by other Imperial Orcs; as often as not their wealth helps to enrich the Imperial Orc nation and thus can still claim to be serving the Empire in their way. The primary bone of contention used to be that reavers were often loyal to their own band first, and to the rest of the Imperial Orc nation and the Empire a distant second. However with Imperial Orcs legions increasingly abandoning the Summer Storm and the Winter Sun to follow the Guerdon, the distinction between the two groups is increasingly blurred.

	Reaving is seen as a good way of life for those Orcs who chafe under the leadership or strict discipline of army life. Furthermore, the line between legions and reavers is easily crossed. Legions that find themselves unable to respect a general or the demands of the Military Council may up the reaving lifestyle, sometimes for years at a time. Reavers who become prosperous may enjoy the luxury of supporting one of the Imperial Orcs armies without concern for Guerdon shares, or as a route toward taking a more significant role in Imperial Orcs society.		Reaving is seen as a good way of life for those Orcs who chafe under the leadership or strict discipline of army life. Furthermore, the line between legions and reavers is easily crossed. Legions that find themselves unable to respect a general or the demands of the Military Council may up the reaving lifestyle, sometimes for years at a time. Reavers who become prosperous may enjoy the luxury of supporting one of the Imperial Orcs armies without concern for Guerdon shares, or as a route toward taking a more significant role in Imperial Orcs society.

Dre at 14:32, 18 February 2025

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	Since the legions settled in [[Skarsind]], many bonesetters have set up their own brokerages, supporting the health and prosperity of their neighbours as well as their legion. One of the most prominent positions a bonesetter can aspire to is the [[Bonesetter of Torfast Trading Post]], responsible for overseeing the Imperial Orc trade hub that serves as the centre of the [[Northern trade network]].		Since the legions settled in [[Skarsind]], many bonesetters have set up their own brokerages, supporting the health and prosperity of their neighbours as well as their legion. One of the most prominent positions a bonesetter can aspire to is the [[Bonesetter of Torfast Trading Post]], responsible for overseeing the Imperial Orc trade hub that serves as the centre of the [[Northern trade network]].
	==Reavers==		==Reavers==
	A handful of legions no longer maintain links with the armies. They have come to enjoy the freedom and wealth afforded by mercenary work. These groups, called reavers, support themselves by raiding, adventuring, and hiring themselves out as guards and escorts to merchants prepared to [[military unit#Paid Work\|pay]] to secure the martial might of an [[orc]] [[military unit]]. With their income not tied to the vagaries of the [~~[Military unit~~#~~Imperial~~ Guerdon\|Imperial Guerdon]], or the strategies of the [[Imperial Military Council]], bands of reavers may quickly become wealthy.		A handful of legions no longer maintain links with the armies. They have come to enjoy the freedom and wealth afforded by mercenary work. These groups, called reavers, support themselves by raiding, adventuring, and hiring themselves out as guards and escorts to merchants prepared to [[military unit#Paid Work\|pay]] to secure the martial might of an [[orc]] [[military unit]]. With their income not tied to the vagaries of the [Powers of the Imperial Senate#Guerdon\|Imperial Guerdon]], or the strategies of the [[Imperial Military Council]], bands of reavers may quickly become wealthy.

	Reavers are mostly tolerated by other Imperal Orcs; as often as not their wealth helps to enrich the Imperial Orc nation and thus can still claim to be serving the Empire in their way. The primary bone of contention used to be that reavers were often loyal to their own band first, and to the rest of the Imperial Orc nation and the Empire a distant second. However with Imperial Orcs legions increasingly abandoning the Summer Storm and the Winter Sun to follow the Guerdon, the distinction between the two groups is increasingly blurred.		Reavers are mostly tolerated by other Imperal Orcs; as often as not their wealth helps to enrich the Imperial Orc nation and thus can still claim to be serving the Empire in their way. The primary bone of contention used to be that reavers were often loyal to their own band first, and to the rest of the Imperial Orc nation and the Empire a distant second. However with Imperial Orcs legions increasingly abandoning the Summer Storm and the Winter Sun to follow the Guerdon, the distinction between the two groups is increasingly blurred.

Rafferty: /* Resources */

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Resources

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	However most Imperial Orcs still regard [[mine\|mines]] with a great deal of distaste and few Orcs can be convinced to work them. As a result the Imperial Orcs usually avoid them and those that do own them often have to hire Wintermarkers or other Imperial citizens to work them. The shortfalls in metals and other materials that the Imperial Orcs need were traditionally provided by reavers, but increased opportunities to [[Northern trade network\|trade]] with other Imperial nations and even the Thule means that there are now more options available to ensure that an Imperial Orc can avoid the stigma of having to work a mine.		However most Imperial Orcs still regard [[mine\|mines]] with a great deal of distaste and few Orcs can be convinced to work them. As a result the Imperial Orcs usually avoid them and those that do own them often have to hire Wintermarkers or other Imperial citizens to work them. The shortfalls in metals and other materials that the Imperial Orcs need were traditionally provided by reavers, but increased opportunities to [[Northern trade network\|trade]] with other Imperial nations and even the Thule means that there are now more options available to ensure that an Imperial Orc can avoid the stigma of having to work a mine.

	The [[~~Foreman~~ of the Mines of Gulhule]] in particular plays a role in keeping the [[Skarsind]] mines operational. This [[ministry]] involves ensuring that sufficient mine workers are employed to exploit the rich mineral wealth of the Skarsind mountains.		The [[Steward of the Mines of Gulhule]] in particular plays a role in keeping the [[Skarsind]] mines operational. This [[ministry]] involves ensuring that sufficient mine workers are employed to exploit the rich mineral wealth of the Skarsind mountains.

	{{Imperial Orcs Links}}		{{Imperial Orcs Links}}

Hailmur: /* Reavers */

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Reavers

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	Reaving is seen as a good way of life for those Orcs who chafe under the leadership or strict discipline of army life. Furthermore, the line between legions and reavers is easily crossed. Legions that find themselves unable to respect a general or the demands of the Military Council may up the reaving lifestyle, sometimes for years at a time. Reavers who become prosperous may enjoy the luxury of supporting one of the Imperial Orcs armies without concern for Guerdon shares, or as a route toward taking a more significant role in Imperial Orcs society.		Reaving is seen as a good way of life for those Orcs who chafe under the leadership or strict discipline of army life. Furthermore, the line between legions and reavers is easily crossed. Legions that find themselves unable to respect a general or the demands of the Military Council may up the reaving lifestyle, sometimes for years at a time. Reavers who become prosperous may enjoy the luxury of supporting one of the Imperial Orcs armies without concern for Guerdon shares, or as a route toward taking a more significant role in Imperial Orcs society.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~OrcNegotiations~~.jpg\|title=Orcs raised in the League possessed a well-developed appreciation for the power that comes with wealth~~\|caption=Bloodcrow Yargol, called the Swift, negotiates shrewdly~~\|align=right\|width=400}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Weavers Market.jpg\|title=Orcs raised in the League possessed a well-developed appreciation for the power that comes with wealth\|align=right\|width=400}}

	==Resources==		==Resources==
	Until recently most Imperial Orcs favoured [[military unit\|military units]] and only a few invested in [[herb garden\|herb gardens]], [[mana site\|mana sites]] or other static resources. Now that their dream of a homeland of their own has been realized, increasing numbers of them are moving there to take up stewardship of the valuable resources left by the departing Wintermarkers. They are swiftly proving themselves to be capable as [[farm\|farmers]], [[business\|business owners]] and more, and for the most part they are able to fill the many needs of their nation's people.		Until recently most Imperial Orcs favoured [[military unit\|military units]] and only a few invested in [[herb garden\|herb gardens]], [[mana site\|mana sites]] or other static resources. Now that their dream of a homeland of their own has been realized, increasing numbers of them are moving there to take up stewardship of the valuable resources left by the departing Wintermarkers. They are swiftly proving themselves to be capable as [[farm\|farmers]], [[business\|business owners]] and more, and for the most part they are able to fill the many needs of their nation's people.

Rafferty at 20:00, 14 April 2022

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	Since the legions settled in [[Skarsind]], many bonesetters have set up their own brokerages, supporting the health and prosperity of their neighbours as well as their legion. One of the most prominent positions a bonesetter can aspire to is the [[Bonesetter of Torfast Trading Post]], responsible for overseeing the Imperial Orc trade hub that serves as the centre of the [[Northern trade network]].		Since the legions settled in [[Skarsind]], many bonesetters have set up their own brokerages, supporting the health and prosperity of their neighbours as well as their legion. One of the most prominent positions a bonesetter can aspire to is the [[Bonesetter of Torfast Trading Post]], responsible for overseeing the Imperial Orc trade hub that serves as the centre of the [[Northern trade network]].
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=WheresTheBeerGone.jpg\|title=Adherence to the letter of the law combined with a single-minded dedication to their task.\|caption=Bloodcrow Dorri, Thief-taker\|align=right\|width=250}}

	==Reavers==		==Reavers==
	A handful of legions no longer maintain links with the armies. They have come to enjoy the freedom and wealth afforded by mercenary work. These groups, called reavers, support themselves by raiding, adventuring, and hiring themselves out as guards and escorts to merchants prepared to [[military unit#Paid Work\|pay]] to secure the martial might of an [[orc]] [[military unit]]. With their income not tied to the vagaries of the [[Military unit#Imperial Guerdon\|Imperial Guerdon]], or the strategies of the [[Imperial Military Council]], bands of reavers may quickly become wealthy.		A handful of legions no longer maintain links with the armies. They have come to enjoy the freedom and wealth afforded by mercenary work. These groups, called reavers, support themselves by raiding, adventuring, and hiring themselves out as guards and escorts to merchants prepared to [[military unit#Paid Work\|pay]] to secure the martial might of an [[orc]] [[military unit]]. With their income not tied to the vagaries of the [[Military unit#Imperial Guerdon\|Imperial Guerdon]], or the strategies of the [[Imperial Military Council]], bands of reavers may quickly become wealthy.

Rafferty: /* Thief-takers */

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Thief-takers

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	Since the legions settled in [[Skarsind]], many bonesetters have set up their own brokerages, supporting the health and prosperity of their neighbours as well as their legion. One of the most prominent positions a bonesetter can aspire to is the [[Bonesetter of Torfast Trading Post]], responsible for overseeing the Imperial Orc trade hub that serves as the centre of the [[Northern trade network]].		Since the legions settled in [[Skarsind]], many bonesetters have set up their own brokerages, supporting the health and prosperity of their neighbours as well as their legion. One of the most prominent positions a bonesetter can aspire to is the [[Bonesetter of Torfast Trading Post]], responsible for overseeing the Imperial Orc trade hub that serves as the centre of the [[Northern trade network]].
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=WheresTheBeerGone.jpg\|title=Adherence to the letter of the law combined with a single-minded dedication to their task.\|caption=Bloodcrow Dorri, Thief-taker\|align=right\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=WheresTheBeerGone.jpg\|title=Adherence to the letter of the law combined with a single-minded dedication to their task.\|caption=Bloodcrow Dorri, Thief-taker\|align=right\|width=250}}

	~~==Thief-takers==~~
	Orcs despise criminals or indeed anyone who puts their own interests above that of their group. As a result Imperial Orcs find themselves natural supporters of the Imperial legal system. If an Imperial Orc witnesses corruption or lawbreaking, they are likely to take steps to immediately arrest the criminal, and take them straight to the nearest magistrate for judgement. As a result many have found a niche for themselves serving as thief-takers.

	Thief-takers earn their income by collecting bounties on criminals who have fled the law and more rarely by taking payments from private individuals looking to identify perpetrators of crimes. Thief-takers are overseen by the Imperial magistrates and the most effective work closely with them. Some legions encourage their members to take this work, believing that it earns wealth for the legion as well as performing a valuable service, but some Orcs enjoy the work so much that they make a life for themselves outside the legion forming small bands with other successful thief-takers.

	The large number of Orcs prepared to carry out this work, and their strict adherence to the letter of the law, particularly enacting magistrates’ orders which would make others’ lives politically very uncomfortable has meant that in recent years more and more of this work is brought directly to the Imperial Orcs. In particular a number of magistrates have adopted the “culprit’s walk” where suspects are forced to walk around the Orc camp before being released on bail. The culprit’s walk makes it easier for Orc thief-takers to identity suspects that fail to return for trial as well as making the culprit aware of the resources available to bring them to justice. There have been three attempts by the Senate to ban the culprit’s walk but thus far they have all been unsuccessful.

	==Reavers==		==Reavers==

Cathtice at 17:23, 12 August 2021

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	{{Imperial Orcs Links}}		{{Imperial Orcs Links}}

			[[Category:Imperial Orcs]]
			[[Category:Archetype]]

Rafferty at 16:03, 19 February 2020

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	The [[Foreman of the Mines of Gulhule]] in particular plays a role in keeping the [[Skarsind]] mines operational. This [[ministry]] involves ensuring that sufficient mine workers are employed to exploit the rich mineral wealth of the Skarsind mountains.		The [[Foreman of the Mines of Gulhule]] in particular plays a role in keeping the [[Skarsind]] mines operational. This [[ministry]] involves ensuring that sufficient mine workers are employed to exploit the rich mineral wealth of the Skarsind mountains.

	{{Imperial ~~Orc~~ Links}}		{{Imperial Orcs Links}}

Rafferty at 17:52, 9 August 2019

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	In keeping with their instinctual desire to be part of a group, however, many Imperial Orcs see a distinction between personal wealth - enough money to live in comfort - and the wealth of the legion - the wealth that comes from and is used to keep everyone in the legion well equipped, fit and capable of doing their jobs.		In keeping with their instinctual desire to be part of a group, however, many Imperial Orcs see a distinction between personal wealth - enough money to live in comfort - and the wealth of the legion - the wealth that comes from and is used to keep everyone in the legion well equipped, fit and capable of doing their jobs.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Bonesetter.jpg\|~~title=~~caption=Bonesetters look to the health of their comrades, but their remit is much wider than that.\|align=left\|width=400}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Bonesetter.jpg\|caption=Bonesetters look to the health of their comrades, but their remit is much wider than that.\|align=left\|width=400}}
	==Bonesetters==		==Bonesetters==
	Many legions pool the majority of their wealth and resources, using it to provide for the members of the legion on the basis of need. A warlord will usually appoint one or more individuals to look after a legion’s wealth. By tradition these people are called bonesetters and are usually trained apothecaries, physicks or both.		Many legions pool the majority of their wealth and resources, using it to provide for the members of the legion on the basis of need. A warlord will usually appoint one or more individuals to look after a legion’s wealth. By tradition these people are called bonesetters and are usually trained apothecaries, physicks or both.