Kingdom by the sea - Revision history

Novemberalice at 16:12, 8 September 2025

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	<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=From out of the West.jpg\|caption=It is 387YE, and oceans are now battlefields.\|align=right\|width=500}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=From out of the West.jpg\|caption=It is 387YE, and oceans are now battlefields.\|align=right\|width=500}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
			{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDBq8q5Fvac}}
	* '''There is enthusiasm for a great ''voyage'' after the great race'''		* '''There is enthusiasm for a great ''voyage'' after the great race'''
	* '''Heralds of Rhianos have facilitated three potential voyages for Imperial fleet captains		* '''Heralds of Rhianos have facilitated three potential voyages for Imperial fleet captains

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Krakens of Inferior Size

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	The mighty kraken of the [[Sea of Snow]] are massive monsters, hundreds of feet long and capable of crushing and squeezing a ship's hull to splinters in minutes. Those unleashed in the [[Bay of Catazar]] are still young, the largest barely thirty feet long, but they are hungry and dangerous. The hunter can become the hunted as quick as a flash.		The mighty kraken of the [[Sea of Snow]] are massive monsters, hundreds of feet long and capable of crushing and squeezing a ship's hull to splinters in minutes. Those unleashed in the [[Bay of Catazar]] are still young, the largest barely thirty feet long, but they are hungry and dangerous. The hunter can become the hunted as quick as a flash.

	The seas around the islands are home to many dangers - the most terrible storms can sink any ship. But what many sailors fear most is the monstrous creatures that lurk in the depths, hungering for a chance to pull a ship down. Only the bravest crews dare to become the hunter, turning the chase on the quarry. ''Lightning Fish'' knows well how exciting such a hunt can be, a deadly pursuit across the water, where life and death is always but a moment away. ''Raptor'', one of ~~his~~ heralds, has been instructed to help the Empire attempt just such a hunt.		The seas around the islands are home to many dangers - the most terrible storms can sink any ship. But what many sailors fear most is the monstrous creatures that lurk in the depths, hungering for a chance to pull a ship down. Only the bravest crews dare to become the hunter, turning the chase on the quarry. ''Lightning Fish'' knows well how exciting such a hunt can be, a deadly pursuit across the water, where life and death is always but a moment away. ''Raptor'', one of her heralds, has been instructed to help the Empire attempt just such a hunt.

	Any ship set to '''Hunt Free Landing Kraken''' will spend the season attempting to kill one of the immature kraken that the [[Children of Wrecks]] have released into the waters off Free Landing. They won't be able to eradicate these terrible creatures, but those that dedicate themselves to the hunt will return home with a very precious cargo.		Any ship set to '''Hunt Free Landing Kraken''' will spend the season attempting to kill one of the immature kraken that the [[Children of Wrecks]] have released into the waters off Free Landing. They won't be able to eradicate these terrible creatures, but those that dedicate themselves to the hunt will return home with a very precious cargo.

Twiggy: Added links

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Added links

Twiggy at 13:49, 5 September 2025

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Hailmur: /* Further Reading */

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Krakens of Inferior Size

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	A standard fleet taking this action will receive 5 portions of Ambrellic; [[fleet#Upgrades\|upgraded]] fleets will receive proportionally more. Rituals and other effects that increase the ranks of a questing fleet (such as [[Golden Voyage]]) will increase the effective strength for purposes of this special action.		A standard fleet taking this action will receive 5 portions of Ambrellic; [[fleet#Upgrades\|upgraded]] fleets will receive proportionally more. Rituals and other effects that increase the ranks of a questing fleet (such as [[Golden Voyage]]) will increase the effective strength for purposes of this special action.

	It's hard to say how much the Ambrellic would be worth, but [[The_mathematics_of_tears#The_Van_Basten_Trade\|Johann Van Basten]], a wealthy Sarcophan trader currently visiting the [[Sarvos#Sarcophan Enclave\|Alivetti Estates]] on business, has promised to buy as much as the Empire can produce for 2 crowns a portion. Ambrellic sells for considerably more than that in Sarcophan, so other buyers could make their offers known before the Winter Solstice 387YE, once there is some of the rare substance to be had. If that happens, fleet owners ''might'' do even better.		It's hard to say how much the Ambrellic would be worth, but [[The_mathematics_of_tears#The_Van_Basten_Trade\|Johann Van Basten]], a wealthy Sarcophan trader currently visiting the [[Sarvos#Sarcophan Enclave\|Alivetti Estates]] on business, has promised to buy as much as the Empire can produce for two crowns a portion at the following summit. Ambrellic sells for considerably more than that in Sarcophan, so other buyers could make their offers known before the Winter Solstice 387YE, once there is some of the rare substance to be had. If that happens, fleet owners ''might'' do even better.

	Hunting the kraken will be a challenge, not just because of how dangerous these monsters are, but also how treacherous the waters around Free Landing can be to those not used to them. Few know these waters better than the [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] and none better than the corsairs - as a result any Freeborn fleet is considered one rank higher than normal for the purpose of this voyage and a fleet owned by a [[corsair]] would be two ranks higher.		Hunting the kraken will be a challenge, not just because of how dangerous these monsters are, but also how treacherous the waters around Free Landing can be to those not used to them. Few know these waters better than the [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] and none better than the corsairs - as a result any Freeborn fleet is considered one rank higher than normal for the purpose of this voyage and a fleet owned by a [[corsair]] would be two ranks higher.

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Krakens of Inferior Size

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	Ambrellic is highly sought after by the Sarcophans, whose chirurgeons prize it as a treatment, using tiny amounts of it to remove scars and other blemishes from the skin. It is also used as the base for a variety of perfumes and scents. As a result, even a small amount can be worth a great deal of money.		Ambrellic is highly sought after by the Sarcophans, whose chirurgeons prize it as a treatment, using tiny amounts of it to remove scars and other blemishes from the skin. It is also used as the base for a variety of perfumes and scents. As a result, even a small amount can be worth a great deal of money.

	A standard fleet taking this action will receive 5 portions of Ambrellic; [[fleet#Upgrades\|upgraded]] fleets will receive proportionally more. Rituals and other effects that increase the ranks of a ~~question~~ fleet (such as [[Golden Voyage]]) will increase the effective strength for purposes of this special action.		A standard fleet taking this action will receive 5 portions of Ambrellic; [[fleet#Upgrades\|upgraded]] fleets will receive proportionally more. Rituals and other effects that increase the ranks of a questing fleet (such as [[Golden Voyage]]) will increase the effective strength for purposes of this special action.

	It's hard to say how much the Ambrellic would be worth, but [[The_mathematics_of_tears#The_Van_Basten_Trade\|Johann Van Basten]], a wealthy Sarcophan trader currently visiting the [[Sarvos#Sarcophan Enclave\|Alivetti Estates]] on business, has promised to buy as much as the Empire can produce for 2 crowns a portion. Ambrellic sells for considerably more than that in Sarcophan, so other buyers could make their offers known before the Winter Solstice 387YE, once there is some of the rare substance to be had. If that happens, fleet owners ''might'' do even better.		It's hard to say how much the Ambrellic would be worth, but [[The_mathematics_of_tears#The_Van_Basten_Trade\|Johann Van Basten]], a wealthy Sarcophan trader currently visiting the [[Sarvos#Sarcophan Enclave\|Alivetti Estates]] on business, has promised to buy as much as the Empire can produce for 2 crowns a portion. Ambrellic sells for considerably more than that in Sarcophan, so other buyers could make their offers known before the Winter Solstice 387YE, once there is some of the rare substance to be had. If that happens, fleet owners ''might'' do even better.

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Krakens of Inferior Size

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	A standard fleet taking this action will receive 5 portions of Ambrellic; [[fleet#Upgrades\|upgraded]] fleets will receive proportionally more. Rituals and other effects that increase the ranks of a question fleet (such as [[Golden Voyage]]) will increase the effective strength for purposes of this special action.		A standard fleet taking this action will receive 5 portions of Ambrellic; [[fleet#Upgrades\|upgraded]] fleets will receive proportionally more. Rituals and other effects that increase the ranks of a question fleet (such as [[Golden Voyage]]) will increase the effective strength for purposes of this special action.

	It's hard to say how much the Ambrellic would be worth, but [[The_mathematics_of_tears#The_Van_Basten_Trade\|Johann Van Basten]], a wealthy Sarcophan trader currently visiting the [[Sarvos#Sarcophan Enclave\|Alivetti Estates]] on business has promised to buy as much as the Empire can produce for 2 crowns a portion. Ambrellic sells for considerably more than that in Sarcophan so other buyers could ~~appear~~ once there is some of the rare substance to be had. If that happens, fleet owners ''might'' do even better.		It's hard to say how much the Ambrellic would be worth, but [[The_mathematics_of_tears#The_Van_Basten_Trade\|Johann Van Basten]], a wealthy Sarcophan trader currently visiting the [[Sarvos#Sarcophan Enclave\|Alivetti Estates]] on business, has promised to buy as much as the Empire can produce for 2 crowns a portion. Ambrellic sells for considerably more than that in Sarcophan, so other buyers could make their offers known before the Winter Solstice 387YE, once there is some of the rare substance to be had. If that happens, fleet owners ''might'' do even better.

	Hunting the kraken will be a challenge, not just because of how dangerous these monsters are, but also how treacherous the waters around Free Landing can be to those not used to them. Few know these waters better than the [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] and none better than the corsairs - as a result any Freeborn fleet is considered one rank higher than normal for the purpose of this voyage and a fleet owned by a [[corsair]] would be two ranks higher.		Hunting the kraken will be a challenge, not just because of how dangerous these monsters are, but also how treacherous the waters around Free Landing can be to those not used to them. Few know these waters better than the [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] and none better than the corsairs - as a result any Freeborn fleet is considered one rank higher than normal for the purpose of this voyage and a fleet owned by a [[corsair]] would be two ranks higher.

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Overview

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	At the most recent summit, the captains who were victorious in the Great Race [[The_last_leg#The_Sea_of_Stars\|met with Rhianos]] and their [[Inhabitants of the realms#Heralds\|heralds]] in a [[Regio#Portals_and_Chambers\|chamber]] to discuss their expedition and their hopes for the future. It seems that ''[[Rhianos\|Waverider]]'' was interested to hear what adventures might come next for the intrepid captains of the Empire's fleets, and was looking for ideas of how they might support them. Suggestions flowed like water, but many were too ambitious even for the ''Master of the Far Shore'' - it would appear that even the powers of the vaunted eternal are not enough to send the Empire's [[fleet\|fleets]] to the moon and back!		At the most recent summit, the captains who were victorious in the Great Race [[The_last_leg#The_Sea_of_Stars\|met with Rhianos]] and their [[Inhabitants of the realms#Heralds\|heralds]] in a [[Regio#Portals_and_Chambers\|chamber]] to discuss their expedition and their hopes for the future. It seems that ''[[Rhianos\|Waverider]]'' was interested to hear what adventures might come next for the intrepid captains of the Empire's fleets, and was looking for ideas of how they might support them. Suggestions flowed like water, but many were too ambitious even for the ''Master of the Far Shore'' - it would appear that even the powers of the vaunted eternal are not enough to send the Empire's [[fleet\|fleets]] to the moon and back!

	Following the meeting ''Furole'' has commanded their heralds to find adventure for the Empire's captains where they can. Three of their favoured servants have taken ''Tide Dancer's'' instructions to heart and each prepared to support a possible [[voyage\|expeditions]] that the fleets of the Empire might consider.		Following the meeting ''Furole'' has commanded their heralds to find adventure for the Empire's captains where they can. Three of their favoured servants have taken ''Tide Dancer's'' instructions to heart and each prepared to support a possible [[voyage\|expeditions]] that the fleets of the Empire might consider. Each of the opportunities presented here is only available in the downtime following the Autumn Equinox 387YE.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Salt Flats of Sanath Regions.png\|align=right\|caption=The Salt Flats of Sanath were mapped out by Imperials after the Summer Solstice 386YE.\|width=400}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Salt Flats of Sanath Regions.png\|align=right\|caption=The Salt Flats of Sanath were mapped out by Imperials after the Summer Solstice 386YE.\|width=400}}

	==Beyond the Salt Flats==		==Beyond the Salt Flats==
	* '''''Farsighted'' calls for a grand armada to sail and map the eastern coastline'''		* '''''Farsighted'' calls for a grand armada to sail and map the eastern coastline'''

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	* [[Rhianos]]		* [[Rhianos]]
	* [[Fleet]]		* [[Fleet]]
			* [[Voyage]]

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	A standard fleet taking this action will receive 5 portions of Ambrellic; [[fleet#Upgrades\|upgraded]] fleets will receive proportionally more. Rituals and other effects that increase the ranks of a questing fleet (such as [[Golden Voyage]]) will increase the effective strength for purposes of this special action.		A standard fleet taking this action will receive 5 portions of Ambrellic; [[fleet#Upgrades\|upgraded]] fleets will receive proportionally more. Rituals and other effects that increase the ranks of a questing fleet (such as [[Golden Voyage]]) will increase the effective strength for purposes of this special action.

	It's hard to say how much the Ambrellic would be worth, but [[The_mathematics_of_tears#The_Van_Basten_Trade\|Johann Van Basten]], a wealthy Sarcophan trader currently visiting the [[Sarvos#Sarcophan Enclave\|Alivetti Estates]] on business, has promised to buy as much as the Empire can produce for 2 crowns a portion. Ambrellic sells for considerably more than that in Sarcophan, so other buyers could make their offers known before the Winter Solstice 387YE, once there is some of the rare substance to be had. If that happens, fleet owners ''might'' do even better.		It's hard to say how much the Ambrellic would be worth, but [[The_mathematics_of_tears#The_Van_Basten_Trade\|Johann Van Basten]], a wealthy Sarcophan trader currently visiting the [[Sarvos#Sarcophan Enclave\|Alivetti Estates]] on business, has promised to buy as much as the Empire can produce for two crowns a portion at the following summit. Ambrellic sells for considerably more than that in Sarcophan, so other buyers could make their offers known before the Winter Solstice 387YE, once there is some of the rare substance to be had. If that happens, fleet owners ''might'' do even better.

	Hunting the kraken will be a challenge, not just because of how dangerous these monsters are, but also how treacherous the waters around Free Landing can be to those not used to them. Few know these waters better than the [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] and none better than the corsairs - as a result any Freeborn fleet is considered one rank higher than normal for the purpose of this voyage and a fleet owned by a [[corsair]] would be two ranks higher.		Hunting the kraken will be a challenge, not just because of how dangerous these monsters are, but also how treacherous the waters around Free Landing can be to those not used to them. Few know these waters better than the [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] and none better than the corsairs - as a result any Freeborn fleet is considered one rank higher than normal for the purpose of this voyage and a fleet owned by a [[corsair]] would be two ranks higher.

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	A standard fleet taking this action will receive 5 portions of Ambrellic; [[fleet#Upgrades\|upgraded]] fleets will receive proportionally more. Rituals and other effects that increase the ranks of a question fleet (such as [[Golden Voyage]]) will increase the effective strength for purposes of this special action.		A standard fleet taking this action will receive 5 portions of Ambrellic; [[fleet#Upgrades\|upgraded]] fleets will receive proportionally more. Rituals and other effects that increase the ranks of a question fleet (such as [[Golden Voyage]]) will increase the effective strength for purposes of this special action.

	It's hard to say how much the Ambrellic would be worth, but [[The_mathematics_of_tears#The_Van_Basten_Trade\|Johann Van Basten]], a wealthy Sarcophan trader currently visiting the [[Sarvos#Sarcophan Enclave\|Alivetti Estates]] on business has promised to buy as much as the Empire can produce for 2 crowns a portion. Ambrellic sells for considerably more than that in Sarcophan so other buyers could ~~appear~~ once there is some of the rare substance to be had. If that happens, fleet owners ''might'' do even better.		It's hard to say how much the Ambrellic would be worth, but [[The_mathematics_of_tears#The_Van_Basten_Trade\|Johann Van Basten]], a wealthy Sarcophan trader currently visiting the [[Sarvos#Sarcophan Enclave\|Alivetti Estates]] on business, has promised to buy as much as the Empire can produce for 2 crowns a portion. Ambrellic sells for considerably more than that in Sarcophan, so other buyers could make their offers known before the Winter Solstice 387YE, once there is some of the rare substance to be had. If that happens, fleet owners ''might'' do even better.

	Hunting the kraken will be a challenge, not just because of how dangerous these monsters are, but also how treacherous the waters around Free Landing can be to those not used to them. Few know these waters better than the [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] and none better than the corsairs - as a result any Freeborn fleet is considered one rank higher than normal for the purpose of this voyage and a fleet owned by a [[corsair]] would be two ranks higher.		Hunting the kraken will be a challenge, not just because of how dangerous these monsters are, but also how treacherous the waters around Free Landing can be to those not used to them. Few know these waters better than the [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] and none better than the corsairs - as a result any Freeborn fleet is considered one rank higher than normal for the purpose of this voyage and a fleet owned by a [[corsair]] would be two ranks higher.

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	<big>'''Citadels and Ports'''</big><br>		<big>'''Citadels and Ports'''</big><br>
	'''Between 10,000 and 15,000'''<br>		'''Between 10,000 and 15,000'''<br>
	With more vessels, the armada will be able to get through the Mallum with enough strength to strike out south past the Salt Flats of Sanath. Ship captains will need to hug the coastline to avoid becoming lost in the vast eastern sea, but that will allow them to create a map of the coastline of the Axou territories, which lie immediately south of the Mallum.		With more vessels, the armada will be able to get through the [[The Mallum\|Mallum]] with enough strength to strike out south past the [[Salt Flats of Sanath]]. Ship captains will need to hug the coastline to avoid becoming lost in the vast eastern sea, but that will allow them to create a map of the coastline of the [[Axos\|Axou]] territories, which lie immediately south of the Mallum.

	<big>'''The Deepholds'''</big><br>		<big>'''The Deepholds'''</big><br>
	'''Between 15,000 and 20,000'''<br>		'''Between 15,000 and 20,000'''<br>
	With this many fleets, the Imperial cartographers will have enough time to collect information on large territorial features visible from the coastline. The maps they create will include all the details they can observe, providing valuable intelligence on important sites in Thronaskoni. What's more, they'll be able to strike even further south - to the territories of Skoura.		With this many fleets, the Imperial cartographers will have enough time to collect information on large territorial features visible from the coastline. The maps they create will include all the details they can observe, providing valuable intelligence on important sites in [[Axos#Axou Territories\|Thronaskoni]]. What's more, they'll be able to strike even further south - to the territories of [[Skoura]].

	<big>'''Cliffs of Vore'''</big><br>		<big>'''Cliffs of Vore'''</big><br>
	'''Between 20,000 and 25,000'''<br>		'''Between 20,000 and 25,000'''<br>
	With a large enough armada, the Imperials will be able to turn north, towards the cliffs of Vore. It is unclear how much might be learned about this area - the Druj and the Thule are both ~~tightlipped~~ about whatever might lie beyond the great mountains - but, at minimum, it will reveal something about the mysterious inhabitants of these cloistered lands.		With a large enough armada, the Imperials will be able to turn north, towards the cliffs of Vore. It is unclear how much might be learned about this area - the Druj and the Thule are both tight-lipped about whatever might lie beyond the great mountains - but, at minimum, it will reveal something about the mysterious inhabitants of these cloistered lands.

	<big>'''Eastern Isles'''</big><br>		<big>'''Eastern Isles'''</big><br>
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	* '''Fleets can take the ''Raid Asavean Shipping'' raiding voyage after the summit'''		* '''Fleets can take the ''Raid Asavean Shipping'' raiding voyage after the summit'''
	* '''If enough fleets take the action, then the Asavean warship, Wind Tamer, will be destroyed'''		* '''If enough fleets take the action, then the Asavean warship, Wind Tamer, will be destroyed'''
	The bounty on ships trading with the Empire from the Asavean Plenum has been removed, owing to the [[Can%27t_give_everything_away#An_Ultimatum\|Pax Sarcophan]]. The limits of the ultimatum issued by the [[Sarcophan Delves\|Delves]] still permit the raiding of enemy nations, but strictly prohibit the raiding of merchants of a third party as part of warfare. With the Asavean navies and warships [[Two_suns_in_the_sunset#A_Bond_Between_Sailors\|repulsed]] by the combined strength of the Empire and [[Sumaah Republic\|Sumaah]], now could be the perfect time to give the Asaveans a bloody nose.		The bounty on ships trading with the Empire from the Asavean Plenum has been removed, owing to the [[Can%27t_give_everything_away#An_Ultimatum\|Pax Sarcophan]]. The limits of the ultimatum issued by the [[Sarcophan Delves\|Delves]] still permit the raiding of enemy nations, but strictly prohibit the raiding of merchants of a third party as part of warfare. With the [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean]] navies and warships [[Two_suns_in_the_sunset#A_Bond_Between_Sailors\|repulsed]] by the combined strength of the Empire and [[Sumaah Republic\|Sumaah]], now could be the perfect time to give the Asaveans a bloody nose.

	''Foamfollower'' is not especially interested in warfare, but the eternal cannot completely deny the excitement and sense of adventure that comes from a battle on the open sea. Armies don't interest him, but he, and some of his more martial heralds do enjoy daring raids and thrilling duels between ships. The herald ''Tempest'' speaks to those who crave danger raiding their enemies. Whether it is the thrill of battle, the anticipation of crossing blades with an enemy, or just embracing the terrible risks involved, Tempest cares not. On the orders of the ''King of the Nine Tides'', the herald has sought opportunities for bold captains to take the fight to their greatest enemy on the high seas - the Asaveans!		''Foamfollower'' is not especially interested in warfare, but the eternal cannot completely deny the excitement and sense of adventure that comes from a battle on the open sea. Armies don't interest him, but he, and some of his more martial heralds do enjoy daring raids and thrilling duels between ships. The herald ''Tempest'' speaks to those who crave danger raiding their enemies. Whether it is the thrill of battle, the anticipation of crossing blades with an enemy, or just embracing the terrible risks involved, Tempest cares not. On the orders of the ''King of the Nine Tides'', the herald has sought opportunities for bold captains to take the fight to their greatest enemy on the high seas - the Asaveans!

	Asavean merchants play the sea lanes between the islands of the archipelago carrying precious cargoes from one satrapy to the next. The bravest sail across the Sea of Storms to trade with the Sarcophan, the Faraden, the Jotun, and the Iron Confederacy. Now Tempest offers to guide Imperial fleets to strike at these wealthy merchants and plunder their riches. If enough wealthy merchants were attacked, then the Plenum would be forced to respond - sending their biggest vessels to try and root out the raiders. If that were done, then Tempest believes the Empire will be able to corner and sink one of the great warships of the Plenum. ~~Drawn out to~~		Asavean merchants play the sea lanes between the islands of the archipelago carrying precious cargoes from one satrapy to the next. The bravest sail across the [[The_seven_seas#Sea_of_Storms\|Sea of Storms]] to trade with the Sarcophan, the Faraden, the Jotun, and the Iron Confederacy. Now Tempest offers to guide Imperial fleets to strike at these wealthy merchants and plunder their riches. If enough wealthy merchants were attacked, then the Plenum would be forced to respond - sending their biggest vessels to try and root out the raiders. If that were done, then Tempest believes the Empire will be able to corner and sink one of the great warships of the [[Asavean Archipelago\|Plenum]].

	Each standard fleet assigned to the '''Raid Asavean Shipping''' action adds 100 points toward successful resolution of the opportunity. Each additional rank for an [[fleet#upgrades\|upgraded]] or [[enchantment\|enchanted]] fleet adds another 20 points. Rituals and other effects that increase the ranks of a raiding fleet, (such as [[Blood and Salt]]) will increase the effective strength for purposes of this special action.		Each standard fleet assigned to the '''Raid Asavean Shipping''' action adds 100 points toward successful resolution of the opportunity. Each additional rank for an [[fleet#upgrades\|upgraded]] or [[enchantment\|enchanted]] fleet adds another 20 points. Rituals and other effects that increase the ranks of a raiding fleet, (such as [[Blood and Salt]]) will increase the effective strength for purposes of this special action.

	Raid Asavean Shipping will focus on attacking Asavean ships, both wealthy merchant ships and the pirates and privateers that have been attacking vessels sailing to and from the Empire. At the moment they sail with impunity, this could force them to take more care when sailing near Imperial waters. While the goal is not to gather treasure, so much as to engage the enemy in daring battles, there will still be plenty of chances for plunder. As a result, a standard fleet taking this action will receive 5 random ingots or measures and 80 rings in plunder or trade goods, with upgraded fleets receiving increased rewards. The [[Quartermaster General of the Imperial Armies]] could also choose to assign the guerdon to the action.		Raid Asavean Shipping will focus on attacking Asavean ships, both wealthy merchant ships and the pirates and privateers that have been attacking vessels sailing to and from the Empire. At the moment they sail with impunity, this could force them to take more care when sailing near Imperial waters. While the goal is not to gather treasure, so much as to engage the enemy in daring battles, there will still be plenty of chances for plunder. As a result, a standard fleet taking this action will receive 5 random [[Materials#Metals\|ingots]] or [[Materials#Measures\|measures]] and 80 rings in plunder or trade goods, with upgraded fleets receiving increased rewards. The [[Quartermaster General of the Imperial Armies]] could also choose to assign the guerdon to the action.

	If the Empire can muster a flotilla of fleets with a combined military strength of 15,000 or more, then the damage to Asavean ships will be significant. The Plenum will be forced to respond and will order some of their large warships like the ''Wind Tamer'' and ''Balo's Grace'' to try and hunt down the attacking ships. Their warships are not well suited for attacking small fleets, and Imperial captains will be able to mob and sink '''one''' of the great vessels.		If the Empire can muster a flotilla of fleets with a combined military strength of 15,000 or more, then the damage to Asavean ships will be significant. The Plenum will be forced to respond and will order some of their large warships like the ''Wind Tamer'' and ''Balo's Grace'' to try and hunt down the attacking ships. Their warships are not well suited for attacking small fleets, and Imperial captains will be able to mob and sink '''one''' of the great vessels.
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	The seas around the islands are home to many dangers - the most terrible storms can sink any ship. But what many sailors fear most is the monstrous creatures that lurk in the depths, hungering for a chance to pull a ship down. Only the bravest crews dare to become the hunter, turning the chase on the quarry. ''Lightning Fish'' knows well how exciting such a hunt can be, a deadly pursuit across the water, where life and death is always but a moment away. ''Raptor'', one of his heralds, has been instructed to help the Empire attempt just such a hunt.		The seas around the islands are home to many dangers - the most terrible storms can sink any ship. But what many sailors fear most is the monstrous creatures that lurk in the depths, hungering for a chance to pull a ship down. Only the bravest crews dare to become the hunter, turning the chase on the quarry. ''Lightning Fish'' knows well how exciting such a hunt can be, a deadly pursuit across the water, where life and death is always but a moment away. ''Raptor'', one of his heralds, has been instructed to help the Empire attempt just such a hunt.

	Any ship set to '''Hunt Free Landing Kraken''' will spend the season attempting to kill one of the immature kraken that the Children of Wrecks have released into the waters off Free Landing. They won't be able to eradicate these terrible creatures, but those that dedicate themselves to the hunt will return home with a very precious cargo.		Any ship set to '''Hunt Free Landing Kraken''' will spend the season attempting to kill one of the immature kraken that the [[Children of Wrecks]] have released into the waters off Free Landing. They won't be able to eradicate these terrible creatures, but those that dedicate themselves to the hunt will return home with a very precious cargo.

	These immature kraken are not large enough to produce worthwhile volumes of ''kraken ink'' like their monstrous brethren in the Sea of Monsters, but immature kraken have something potentially even better. The bile of a mature kraken is acidic enough to dissolve almost anything the kraken eats, but immature krakens acids are less corrosive. As a result their stomach is filled with ''Ambrellic'', or ''kraken's bile'', a somewhat toxic greasy substance that is formed from a combination of bile and the partially digested bones of the kraken's victims.		These immature kraken are not large enough to produce worthwhile volumes of ''kraken ink'' like their monstrous brethren in the Sea of Monsters, but immature kraken have something potentially even better. The bile of a mature kraken is acidic enough to dissolve almost anything the kraken eats, but immature krakens acids are less corrosive. As a result their stomach is filled with ''Ambrellic'', or ''kraken's bile'', a somewhat toxic greasy substance that is formed from a combination of bile and the partially digested bones of the kraken's victims.

	Ambrellic is highly sought after by the Sarcophans, whose chirurgeons prize it as a treatment, using tiny amounts of it to remove scars and other blemishes from the skin. It is also used as the base for a variety of perfumes and scents. As a result, even a small amount can be worth a great deal of money.		Ambrellic is highly sought after by the Sarcophans, whose [[Surgical skills#Chirurgeon\|chirurgeons]] prize it as a treatment, using tiny amounts of it to remove scars and other blemishes from the skin. It is also used as the base for a variety of perfumes and scents. As a result, even a small amount can be worth a great deal of money.

	A standard fleet taking this action will receive 5 portions of Ambrellic; [[fleet#Upgrades\|upgraded]] fleets will receive proportionally more. Rituals and other effects that increase the ranks of a questing fleet (such as [[Golden Voyage]]) will increase the effective strength for purposes of this special action.		A standard fleet taking this action will receive 5 portions of Ambrellic; [[fleet#Upgrades\|upgraded]] fleets will receive proportionally more. Rituals and other effects that increase the ranks of a questing fleet (such as [[Golden Voyage]]) will increase the effective strength for purposes of this special action.

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	Piedro put down the glass of syrah and wiped his mouth. "It's meant to be priceless." he said, by way of justification.		Piedro put down the glass of syrah and wiped his mouth. "It's meant to be priceless," he said, by way of justification.

	Isabella only snorted in response. "Nothing is priceless" she scoffed, her derision plain to see on her face.		Isabella only snorted in response. "Nothing is priceless" she scoffed, her derision plain to see on her face.
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	"Nonsense it might be... but he's still offering two crowns a portion. And I've checked him out - he's good for it."		"Nonsense it might be... but he's still offering two crowns a portion. And I've checked him out - he's good for it."

	Isabella curled her lip as she contemplated this new information. It was tempting but something was holding her back still "Two crowns is hardly priceless" she said at last.		Isabella curled her lip as she contemplated this new information. It was tempting, but something was holding her back still "Two crowns is hardly priceless" she said at last.

	"No... it's not... but he's a wealthy Sarcophan merchant... and that's his ''opening'' offer... "		"No... it's not... but he's a wealthy Sarcophan merchant... and that's his ''opening'' offer..."
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	<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=From out of the West.jpg\|caption=It is 387YE, and oceans are now battlefields.\|align=right\|width=500}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=From out of the West.jpg\|caption=It is 387YE, and oceans are now battlefields.\|align=right\|width=500}}</div>
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	At the most recent summit, the captains who were victorious in the Great Race [[The_last_leg#The_Sea_of_Stars\|met with Rhianos]] and their [[Inhabitants of the realms#Heralds\|heralds]] in a [[Regio#Portals_and_Chambers\|chamber]] to discuss their expedition and their hopes for the future. It seems that ''[[Rhianos\|Waverider]]'' was interested to hear what adventures might come next for the intrepid captains of the Empire's fleets, and was looking for ideas of how they might support them. Suggestions flowed like water, but many were too ambitious even for the ''Master of the Far Shore'' - it would appear that even the powers of the vaunted eternal are not enough to send the Empire's [[fleet\|fleets]] to the moon and back!		At the most recent summit, the captains who were victorious in the Great Race [[The_last_leg#The_Sea_of_Stars\|met with Rhianos]] and their [[Inhabitants of the realms#Heralds\|heralds]] in a [[Regio#Portals_and_Chambers\|chamber]] to discuss their expedition and their hopes for the future. It seems that ''[[Rhianos\|Waverider]]'' was interested to hear what adventures might come next for the intrepid captains of the Empire's fleets, and was looking for ideas of how they might support them. Suggestions flowed like water, but many were too ambitious even for the ''Master of the Far Shore'' - it would appear that even the powers of the vaunted eternal are not enough to send the Empire's [[fleet\|fleets]] to the moon and back!

	Following the meeting ''Furole'' has commanded their heralds to find adventure for the Empire's captains where they can. Three of their favoured servants have taken ''Tide Dancer's'' instructions to heart and each prepared to support a possible [[voyage\|~~expeditions~~]] that the fleets of the Empire might consider. Each of the opportunities presented here is only available in the downtime following the Autumn Equinox 387YE.		Following the meeting ''Furole'' has commanded their heralds to find adventure for the Empire's captains where they can. Three of their favoured servants have taken ''Tide Dancer's'' instructions to heart and each prepared to support a possible [[voyage\|expedition]] that the fleets of the Empire might consider. Each of the opportunities presented here is only available in the downtime following the Autumn Equinox 387YE.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Salt Flats of Sanath Regions.png\|align=right\|caption=The Salt Flats of Sanath were mapped out by Imperials after the Summer Solstice 386YE.\|width=400}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Salt Flats of Sanath Regions.png\|align=right\|caption=The Salt Flats of Sanath were mapped out by Imperials after the Summer Solstice 386YE.\|width=400}}

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	* '''Fleets can take the ''Raid Asavean Shipping'' raiding voyage after the summit'''		* '''Fleets can take the ''Raid Asavean Shipping'' raiding voyage after the summit'''
	* '''If enough fleets take the action, then the Asavean warship, Wind Tamer, will be destroyed'''		* '''If enough fleets take the action, then the Asavean warship, Wind Tamer, will be destroyed'''
	The bounty on ships trading with the Empire from the Asavean Plenum has been removed, owing to the [[Can%27t_give_everything_away#An_Ultimatum\|Pax Sarcophan]]. The limits of the ultimatum issued by the [[Sarcophan Delves\|Delves]] still permit the raiding of enemy nations, but strictly prohibit the raiding of merchants of a third party as part of warfare. With the Asavean navies and warships [[Two_suns_in_the_sunset#A_Bond_Between_Sailors\|repulsed]] by the combined strength of the Empire and [[Sumaah Republic\|Sumaah]], now could be the perfect time to to give the Asaveans a bloody nose.		The bounty on ships trading with the Empire from the Asavean Plenum has been removed, owing to the [[Can%27t_give_everything_away#An_Ultimatum\|Pax Sarcophan]]. The limits of the ultimatum issued by the [[Sarcophan Delves\|Delves]] still permit the raiding of enemy nations, but strictly prohibit the raiding of merchants of a third party as part of warfare. With the Asavean navies and warships [[Two_suns_in_the_sunset#A_Bond_Between_Sailors\|repulsed]] by the combined strength of the Empire and [[Sumaah Republic\|Sumaah]], now could be the perfect time to give the Asaveans a bloody nose.

	''Foamfollower'' is not especially interested in warfare, but the eternal cannot completely deny the excitement and sense of adventure that comes from a battle on the open sea. Armies don't interest him, but he, and some of his more martial heralds do enjoy daring raids and thrilling duels between ships. The herald ''Tempest'' speaks to those who crave danger raiding their enemies. Whether it is the thrill of battle, the anticipation of crossing blades with an enemy, or just embracing the terrible risks involved, Tempest cares not. On the orders of the ''King of the Nine Tides,'', the herald has sought opportunities for bold captains to take the fight to their greatest enemy on the high seas - the Asaveans!		''Foamfollower'' is not especially interested in warfare, but the eternal cannot completely deny the excitement and sense of adventure that comes from a battle on the open sea. Armies don't interest him, but he, and some of his more martial heralds do enjoy daring raids and thrilling duels between ships. The herald ''Tempest'' speaks to those who crave danger raiding their enemies. Whether it is the thrill of battle, the anticipation of crossing blades with an enemy, or just embracing the terrible risks involved, Tempest cares not. On the orders of the ''King of the Nine Tides'', the herald has sought opportunities for bold captains to take the fight to their greatest enemy on the high seas - the Asaveans!

	Asavean merchants play the sea lanes between the islands of the archipelago carrying precious cargoes from one satrapy to the next. The bravest sail across the Sea of Storms to trade with the Sarcophan, the Faraden, the Jotun, and the Iron Confederacy. Now Tempest offers to guide Imperial fleets to strike at these wealthy merchants and plunder their riches. If enough wealthy merchants were attacked, then the Plenum would be forced to respond - sending their biggest vessels to try and root out the raiders. If that were done, then Tempest believes the Empire will be able to corner and sink one of the great warships of the Plenum. Drawn out to		Asavean merchants play the sea lanes between the islands of the archipelago carrying precious cargoes from one satrapy to the next. The bravest sail across the Sea of Storms to trade with the Sarcophan, the Faraden, the Jotun, and the Iron Confederacy. Now Tempest offers to guide Imperial fleets to strike at these wealthy merchants and plunder their riches. If enough wealthy merchants were attacked, then the Plenum would be forced to respond - sending their biggest vessels to try and root out the raiders. If that were done, then Tempest believes the Empire will be able to corner and sink one of the great warships of the Plenum. Drawn out to
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	Each standard fleet assigned to the '''Raid Asavean Shipping''' action adds 100 points toward successful resolution of the opportunity. Each additional rank for an [[fleet#upgrades\|upgraded]] or [[enchantment\|enchanted]] fleet adds another 20 points. Rituals and other effects that increase the ranks of a raiding fleet, (such as [[Blood and Salt]]) will increase the effective strength for purposes of this special action.		Each standard fleet assigned to the '''Raid Asavean Shipping''' action adds 100 points toward successful resolution of the opportunity. Each additional rank for an [[fleet#upgrades\|upgraded]] or [[enchantment\|enchanted]] fleet adds another 20 points. Rituals and other effects that increase the ranks of a raiding fleet, (such as [[Blood and Salt]]) will increase the effective strength for purposes of this special action.

	Raid Asavean Shipping will focus on attacking Asavean ships, both wealthy merchant ships and the pirates and privateers that been attacking vessels sailing to and from the Empire. At the moment they sail with impunity, this could force them to take more care when sailing near Imperial waters. While the goal is not to gather treasure, so much as to engage the enemy in daring battles, there will still be plenty of chances for plunder. As a result, a standard fleet taking this action will receive 5 random ingots or measures and 80 rings in plunder or trade goods, with upgraded fleets receiving increased rewards. The [[Quartermaster General of the Imperial Armies]] could also choose to assign the guerdon to the action.		Raid Asavean Shipping will focus on attacking Asavean ships, both wealthy merchant ships and the pirates and privateers that have been attacking vessels sailing to and from the Empire. At the moment they sail with impunity, this could force them to take more care when sailing near Imperial waters. While the goal is not to gather treasure, so much as to engage the enemy in daring battles, there will still be plenty of chances for plunder. As a result, a standard fleet taking this action will receive 5 random ingots or measures and 80 rings in plunder or trade goods, with upgraded fleets receiving increased rewards. The [[Quartermaster General of the Imperial Armies]] could also choose to assign the guerdon to the action.

	If the Empire can muster a flotilla of fleets with a combined military strength of 15,000 or more, then the damage to Asavean ships will be significant. The Plenum will be forced to respond and will order some of their large warships like the ''Wind Tamer'' and ''Balo's Grace'' to try and hunt down the attacking ships. Their warships are not well suited for attacking small fleets, and Imperial captains will be able to mob and sink '''one''' of the great vessels.		If the Empire can muster a flotilla of fleets with a combined military strength of 15,000 or more, then the damage to Asavean ships will be significant. The Plenum will be forced to respond and will order some of their large warships like the ''Wind Tamer'' and ''Balo's Grace'' to try and hunt down the attacking ships. Their warships are not well suited for attacking small fleets, and Imperial captains will be able to mob and sink '''one''' of the great vessels.
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	The seas around the islands are home to many dangers - the most terrible storms can sink any ship. But what many sailors fear most is the monstrous creatures that lurk in the depths, hungering for a chance to pull a ship down. Only the bravest crews dare to become the hunter, turning the chase on the quarry. ''Lightning Fish'' knows well how exciting such a hunt can be, a deadly pursuit across the water, where life and death is always but a moment away. ''Raptor'', one of his heralds, has been instructed to help the Empire attempt just such a hunt.		The seas around the islands are home to many dangers - the most terrible storms can sink any ship. But what many sailors fear most is the monstrous creatures that lurk in the depths, hungering for a chance to pull a ship down. Only the bravest crews dare to become the hunter, turning the chase on the quarry. ''Lightning Fish'' knows well how exciting such a hunt can be, a deadly pursuit across the water, where life and death is always but a moment away. ''Raptor'', one of his heralds, has been instructed to help the Empire attempt just such a hunt.

	Any ship set to '''Hunt Free Landing Kraken''' will spend the season attempting to kill one of the immature kraken that the Children of Wrecks have released into the waters off Free Landing. They won't be able to eradicate these terrible creatures, but those that ~~are~~ dedicate themselves to the hunt will return home with a very precious cargo.		Any ship set to '''Hunt Free Landing Kraken''' will spend the season attempting to kill one of the immature kraken that the Children of Wrecks have released into the waters off Free Landing. They won't be able to eradicate these terrible creatures, but those that dedicate themselves to the hunt will return home with a very precious cargo.

	These immature kraken are not large enough to produce worthwhile volumes of ''kraken ink'' like their monstrous brethren in the Sea of Monsters, but immature kraken have something potentially even better. The bile of a mature kraken is acidic enough to dissolve almost anything the kraken eats, but immature krakens acids are less corrosive. As a result their stomach is filled with ''Ambrellic'', or ''kraken's bile'', a somewhat toxic greasy substance that is formed from a combination of bile and the partially digested bones of the kraken's victims.		These immature kraken are not large enough to produce worthwhile volumes of ''kraken ink'' like their monstrous brethren in the Sea of Monsters, but immature kraken have something potentially even better. The bile of a mature kraken is acidic enough to dissolve almost anything the kraken eats, but immature krakens acids are less corrosive. As a result their stomach is filled with ''Ambrellic'', or ''kraken's bile'', a somewhat toxic greasy substance that is formed from a combination of bile and the partially digested bones of the kraken's victims.

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	At the most recent summit, the captains who were victorious in the Great Race [[The_last_leg#The_Sea_of_Stars\|met with Rhianos]] and their [[Inhabitants of the realms#Heralds\|heralds]] in a [[Regio#Portals_and_Chambers\|chamber]] to discuss their expedition and their hopes for the future. It seems that ''[[Rhianos\|Waverider]]'' was interested to hear what adventures might come next for the intrepid captains of the Empire's fleets, and was looking for ideas of how they might support them. Suggestions flowed like water, but many were too ambitious even for the ''Master of the Far Shore'' - it would appear that even the powers of the vaunted eternal are not enough to send the Empire's [[fleet\|fleets]] to the moon and back!		At the most recent summit, the captains who were victorious in the Great Race [[The_last_leg#The_Sea_of_Stars\|met with Rhianos]] and their [[Inhabitants of the realms#Heralds\|heralds]] in a [[Regio#Portals_and_Chambers\|chamber]] to discuss their expedition and their hopes for the future. It seems that ''[[Rhianos\|Waverider]]'' was interested to hear what adventures might come next for the intrepid captains of the Empire's fleets, and was looking for ideas of how they might support them. Suggestions flowed like water, but many were too ambitious even for the ''Master of the Far Shore'' - it would appear that even the powers of the vaunted eternal are not enough to send the Empire's [[fleet\|fleets]] to the moon and back!

	Following the meeting ''Furole'' has commanded their heralds to find adventure for the Empire's captains where they can. Three of their favoured servants have taken ''Tide Dancer's'' instructions to heart and each prepared to support a possible [[voyage\|expeditions]] that the fleets of the Empire might consider.		Following the meeting ''Furole'' has commanded their heralds to find adventure for the Empire's captains where they can. Three of their favoured servants have taken ''Tide Dancer's'' instructions to heart and each prepared to support a possible [[voyage\|expeditions]] that the fleets of the Empire might consider.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Salt Flats of Sanath Regions.png\|align=right\|caption=The Salt Flats of Sanath were mapped out by Imperials after the Summer Solstice 386YE.\|width=400}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Salt Flats of Sanath Regions.png\|align=right\|caption=The Salt Flats of Sanath were mapped out by Imperials after the Summer Solstice 386YE.\|width=400}}
	==Beyond the Salt Flats==		==Beyond the Salt Flats==
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	Each standard fleet assigned to the '''Map the Eastern Sea''' action adds 100 points toward successful resolution of the opportunity. Each additional rank for an [[fleet#upgrades\|upgraded]] or [[enchantment\|enchanted]] fleet adds another 20 points. Rituals and other effects that increase the ranks of a scouting fleet (specifically [[Muffled Oar]]) will increase the effective strength for purposes of this special action.		Each standard fleet assigned to the '''Map the Eastern Sea''' action adds 100 points toward successful resolution of the opportunity. Each additional rank for an [[fleet#upgrades\|upgraded]] or [[enchantment\|enchanted]] fleet adds another 20 points. Rituals and other effects that increase the ranks of a scouting fleet (specifically [[Muffled Oar]]) will increase the effective strength for purposes of this special action.

	Mapping the Eastern Sea will not involve raids against the [[Druj]]; the goal is to avoid encounters with the enemy and focus on gathering intelligence so that the majority of time can be spent on mapping the coastlines beyond. Nonetheless, there may be a few opportunities for plunder and even some chances to trade if the fleets can reach friendly ports. As a result, a standard fleet taking this action will receive 5 random herbs and 60 rings in plunder or trade goods, with upgraded fleets receiving increased rewards. The [[Quartermaster General of the Imperial Armies]] could also choose to assign the guerdon to the action.		Mapping the Eastern Sea will not involve raids against the [[Druj]]; the goal is to avoid encounters with the enemy and focus on gathering intelligence so that the majority of time can be spent on mapping the coastlines beyond. Nonetheless, there may be a few opportunities for plunder and even some chances to trade if the fleets can reach friendly ports. As a result, a standard fleet taking this action will receive 5 random herbs and 60 rings in plunder or trade goods, with upgraded fleets receiving increased rewards. The [[Quartermaster General of the Imperial Armies]] could also choose to assign the guerdon to the action.

	In a similar manner to a [[spy network]], the total strength assigned to the opportunity will determine the outcome. All the results shown below are cumulative, so if the Empire can assign 25,000 or more strength to map the Eastern Sea, they will gain all the benefits shown.		In a similar manner to a [[spy network]], the total strength assigned to the opportunity will determine the outcome. All the results shown below are cumulative, so if the Empire can assign 25,000 or more strength to map the Eastern Sea, they will gain all the benefits shown.
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	If the Empire can muster a flotilla of fleets with a combined military strength of 15,000 or more, then the damage to Asavean ships will be significant. The Plenum will be forced to respond and will order some of their large warships like the ''Wind Tamer'' and ''Balo's Grace'' to try and hunt down the attacking ships. Their warships are not well suited for attacking small fleets, and Imperial captains will be able to mob and sink '''one''' of the great vessels.		If the Empire can muster a flotilla of fleets with a combined military strength of 15,000 or more, then the damage to Asavean ships will be significant. The Plenum will be forced to respond and will order some of their large warships like the ''Wind Tamer'' and ''Balo's Grace'' to try and hunt down the attacking ships. Their warships are not well suited for attacking small fleets, and Imperial captains will be able to mob and sink '''one''' of the great vessels.

	This will be a significant blow to Asavean pride and reduce the strength they can ~~depoly~~ to help the Grendel. The Asaveans will ultimately replace the vessel, but they won't be able to do so immediately. It will be at least six months before they can increase their naval strength in Imperial waters.		This will be a significant blow to Asavean pride and reduce the strength they can deploy to help the Grendel. The Asaveans will ultimately replace the vessel, but they won't be able to do so immediately. It will be at least six months before they can increase their naval strength in Imperial waters.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Kraken.JPG\|align=right\|width=350\|caption=Juvenile kraken spawn and grow in the waters of the Brass Coast}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Kraken.JPG\|align=right\|width=350\|caption=Juvenile kraken spawn and grow in the waters of the Brass Coast}}
	==Krakens of Inferior Size==		==Krakens of Inferior Size==
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	These immature kraken are not large enough to produce worthwhile volumes of ''kraken ink'' like their monstrous brethren in the Sea of Monsters, but immature kraken have something potentially even better. The bile of a mature kraken is acidic enough to dissolve almost anything the kraken eats, but immature krakens acids are less corrosive. As a result their stomach is filled with ''Ambrellic'', or ''kraken's bile'', a somewhat toxic greasy substance that is formed from a combination of bile and the partially digested bones of the kraken's victims.		These immature kraken are not large enough to produce worthwhile volumes of ''kraken ink'' like their monstrous brethren in the Sea of Monsters, but immature kraken have something potentially even better. The bile of a mature kraken is acidic enough to dissolve almost anything the kraken eats, but immature krakens acids are less corrosive. As a result their stomach is filled with ''Ambrellic'', or ''kraken's bile'', a somewhat toxic greasy substance that is formed from a combination of bile and the partially digested bones of the kraken's victims.

	Ambrellic is highly sought after by the ~~Sarcophan~~, whose chirurgeons prize it as a treatment, using tiny amounts of it to remove scars and other blemishes from the skin. It is also used as the base for a variety of perfumes and scents. As a result, even a small amount can be worth a great deal of money.		Ambrellic is highly sought after by the Sarcophans, whose chirurgeons prize it as a treatment, using tiny amounts of it to remove scars and other blemishes from the skin. It is also used as the base for a variety of perfumes and scents. As a result, even a small amount can be worth a great deal of money.

	A standard fleet taking this action will receive 5 portions of Ambrellic; [[fleet#Upgrades\|upgraded]] fleets will receive proportionally more. Rituals and other effects that increase the ranks of a question fleet (such as [[Golden Voyage]]) will increase the effective strength for purposes of this special action.		A standard fleet taking this action will receive 5 portions of Ambrellic; [[fleet#Upgrades\|upgraded]] fleets will receive proportionally more. Rituals and other effects that increase the ranks of a question fleet (such as [[Golden Voyage]]) will increase the effective strength for purposes of this special action.