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Twiggy at 21:33, 24 March 2026

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	Luuk, his first mate was handling it. That's how it was on the Borrowed Time. The captain gave the orders and the first mate knocked heads together until it happened. The Asaveans were arguing, mostly in their own language though at least two of them spoke perfectly good Imperial. His first mate couldn't understand a word they were saying of course, but he didn't need to. He was communicating with body language - the crossed arms, the glare, the crew behind him weapons in hand. The message was clear, same as it always was. When you're on Borrowed Time you do as your told... or you get off the ship and you swim for shore. Good luck with that.		Luuk, his first mate was handling it. That's how it was on the Borrowed Time. The captain gave the orders and the first mate knocked heads together until it happened. The Asaveans were arguing, mostly in their own language though at least two of them spoke perfectly good Imperial. His first mate couldn't understand a word they were saying of course, but he didn't need to. He was communicating with body language - the crossed arms, the glare, the crew behind him weapons in hand. The message was clear, same as it always was. When you're on Borrowed Time you do as your told... or you get off the ship and you swim for shore. Good luck with that.

	He could just make out the man everyone was arguing over - the ~~Assaveans~~ stood in a protective ring trying to shield him from the crew. The fellow looked terrified, and well he might. Probably didn't have a clue what was going to happen to him - poor bastard.		He could just make out the man everyone was arguing over - the Asaveans stood in a protective ring trying to shield him from the crew. The fellow looked terrified, and well he might. Probably didn't have a clue what was going to happen to him - poor bastard.

	It had never even occurred to him to ask when they'd taken this lot onboard. The Marracossan family had been desperate to get away. The Nemorians were coming and it was pretty clear that death waited for those that couldn't escape. The Borrowed Time was large, big enough for twenty passengers, but even so they'd had to leave half the noble woman's entourage behind. Maybe another ship would come in time to take them... maybe.		It had never even occurred to him to ask when they'd taken this lot onboard. The Marracossan family had been desperate to get away. The Nemorians were coming and it was pretty clear that death waited for those that couldn't escape. The Borrowed Time was large, big enough for twenty passengers, but even so they'd had to leave half the noble woman's entourage behind. Maybe another ship would come in time to take them... maybe.
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	But he never thought the bastards would have the gall to bring a slave onto his ship! He shook his head again trying to make sense of it. She'd left one of her own behind... and brought one of her slaves with her instead. Logically he could see the sense of it. The fellow was a skilled mathemagician apparently, probably worth more than all the jewellery they were carrying. But what were they thinking? They were sailing for Trajadoz - who did they think they were going to sell him to? Did they imagine they could ''keep'' him?		But he never thought the bastards would have the gall to bring a slave onto his ship! He shook his head again trying to make sense of it. She'd left one of her own behind... and brought one of her slaves with her instead. Logically he could see the sense of it. The fellow was a skilled mathemagician apparently, probably worth more than all the jewellery they were carrying. But what were they thinking? They were sailing for Trajadoz - who did they think they were going to sell him to? Did they imagine they could ''keep'' him?

	The ~~Assaveans~~ were still arguing, but his patience was gone and he summoned one of the crew. "Tell Luuk to pick one of them and throw him overboard and see if that changes Lady Molasar's mind. It wouldn't come to that... but it was time to teach his "guests" that their days keeping slaves ended when they lost their war.		The Asaveans were still arguing, but his patience was gone and he summoned one of the crew. "Tell Luuk to pick one of them and throw him overboard and see if that changes Lady Molasar's mind. It wouldn't come to that... but it was time to teach his "guests" that their days keeping slaves ended when they lost their war.
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Twiggy at 01:10, 19 March 2026

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	* '''Foundations are being laid for a summit between representatives of the Sumaah and Imperial Synods during the Winter Solstice.'''		* '''Foundations are being laid for a summit between representatives of the Sumaah and Imperial Synods during the Winter Solstice.'''
	* '''The [[Ambassador to the Sumaah Republic]] is ''Accalon of Felix's Watch'' of [[Highguard]]'''		* '''The [[Ambassador to the Sumaah Republic]] is ''Accalon of Felix's Watch'' of [[Highguard]]'''
	There has been a slight increase in the number of visitors from the Sumaah Republic who are visiting the Empire in the past season. One such visitor is the präst, '''Nikolaj Rondtyig''', who is here on request from Heln Stianser, Censor of wood, metal and stone. Nikolaj Rondtyig has been journeying throughout the Empire, walking the [[trod\|trods]] with a number of different [[striding\|stridings]]. Nikolaj explains that he was asked by Heln Stianser to investigate the claim made by the Imperial Synod that the ~~Vallorn~~ poses the greatest spiritual threat in the world. Unfortunately Nikolaj has yet to have a good chance at thoroughly investigating a [[Vallornspawn husk]], and so will be visiting Anvil in the hopes of being able to assist on a foray through the [[Sentinel Gate]]. Nikolaj is expecting to arrive at Anvil at 3 o'clock on Saturday and will head straight to the Navarr camp to discuss matters with the [[Advisor on the Vallorn]].		There has been a slight increase in the number of visitors from the Sumaah Republic who are visiting the Empire in the past season. One such visitor is the präst, '''Nikolaj Rondtyig''', who is here on request from Heln Stianser, Censor of wood, metal and stone. Nikolaj Rondtyig has been journeying throughout the Empire, walking the [[trod\|trods]] with a number of different [[striding\|stridings]]. Nikolaj explains that he was asked by Heln Stianser to investigate the claim made by the Imperial Synod that the vallorn poses the greatest spiritual threat in the world. Unfortunately Nikolaj has yet to have a good chance at thoroughly investigating a [[Vallornspawn husk]], and so will be visiting Anvil in the hopes of being able to assist on a foray through the [[Sentinel Gate]]. Nikolaj is expecting to arrive at Anvil at 3 o'clock on Saturday and will head straight to the Navarr camp to discuss matters with the [[Advisor on the Vallorn]].

	A small delegation from the Sumaash Synod are planning to attend Anvil at the upcoming summit in order to both determine the scope, and the ''chair'', of the meeting to be held at the Winter Solstice. The delegation are due to arrive on Saturday evening, with further details to be confirmed nearer the time.		A small delegation from the Sumaash Synod are planning to attend Anvil at the upcoming summit in order to both determine the scope, and the ''chair'', of the meeting to be held at the Winter Solstice. The delegation are due to arrive on Saturday evening, with further details to be confirmed nearer the time.

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

2026-01-15T16:56:27Z

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

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	* '''The Imperial Conclave invited magicians of the Commonwealth to learn from Imperial lore'''		* '''The Imperial Conclave invited magicians of the Commonwealth to learn from Imperial lore'''
	* '''The [[Ambassador to the Commonwealth]] is ''Lucia Sanguineo di Tassato'' of [[The League\|the League]]'''		* '''The [[Ambassador to the Commonwealth]] is ''Lucia Sanguineo di Tassato'' of [[The League\|the League]]'''
	The [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] supported a [[Declaration]] of [[Concord]] last season, raised by ''Juha, the Cave Spider'', that the Conclave [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord_.E2.80.93_Invite_mages_of_the_Commonwealth\|invites]] mages from the [[Commonwealth]] to learn from Imperial Lore. This, reinforced by a message from the Ambassador to the Commonwealth in their communications with Militärattache Ludkhannah Schöningen, has led to a number of Zauberer visiting the Empire over the past season to attempt to study [[Imperial lore]] in such a way as to be able to make use of their knowledge in the Commonwealth. One leading Zauberer, '''Fynn Hexen von Leerdam''' suggested that should their attempts prove fruitful then they would be followed by a number of soldiers, practitioners in the realms of Summer and Autumn, to attempt to make full use of the offer from the Conclave.		The [[Conclave]] supported a [[Declaration]] of [[Concord]] last season, raised by ''Juha, the Cave Spider'', that the Conclave [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord_.E2.80.93_Invite_mages_of_the_Commonwealth\|invites]] mages from the [[Commonwealth]] to learn from Imperial Lore. This, reinforced by a message from the Ambassador to the Commonwealth in their communications with Militärattache Ludkhannah Schöningen, has led to a number of Zauberer visiting the Empire over the past season to attempt to study [[Imperial lore]] in such a way as to be able to make use of their knowledge in the Commonwealth. One leading Zauberer, '''Fynn Hexen von Leerdam''' suggested that should their attempts prove fruitful then they would be followed by a number of soldiers, practitioners in the realms of Summer and Autumn, to attempt to make full use of the offer from the Conclave.

	More information on the escalating conflict between the Commonwealth and the Principalities of Jarm, involving the nation of Lantir, can be found [[#Lantir\|below]].		More information on the escalating conflict between the Commonwealth and the Principalities of Jarm, involving the nation of Lantir, can be found [[#Lantir\|below]].

Twiggy at 01:01, 18 July 2025

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	It had never even occurred to him to ask when they'd taken this lot onboard. The Marracossan family had been desperate to get away. The Nemorians were coming and it was pretty clear that death waited for those that couldn't escape. The Borrowed Time was large, big enough for twenty passengers, but even so they'd had to leave half the noble woman's entourage behind. Maybe another ship would come in time to take them... maybe.		It had never even occurred to him to ask when they'd taken this lot onboard. The Marracossan family had been desperate to get away. The Nemorians were coming and it was pretty clear that death waited for those that couldn't escape. The Borrowed Time was large, big enough for twenty passengers, but even so they'd had to leave half the noble woman's entourage behind. Maybe another ship would come in time to take them... maybe.

	But maybe not. You had to think anyone left behind might well end up dead. What kind of person did that? Did they have no loyalty to their family? He shook his head at the barbarism of it. These Marracossans looked ~~civilized~~ enough, but looks could be deceptive. His father had docked at Dubhtraig once, when he was just a child, and he remembered the city had looked almost as rich and fine as Sarvos. But scratch the gilding away and the metal was corroded beneath it. A city of sewers his father said, infested with misery, it crawled through the streets like a plague. And Marracoss was no different.		But maybe not. You had to think anyone left behind might well end up dead. What kind of person did that? Did they have no loyalty to their family? He shook his head at the barbarism of it. These Marracossans looked civilised enough, but looks could be deceptive. His father had docked at Dubhtraig once, when he was just a child, and he remembered the city had looked almost as rich and fine as Sarvos. But scratch the gilding away and the metal was corroded beneath it. A city of sewers his father said, infested with misery, it crawled through the streets like a plague. And Marracoss was no different.

	But he never thought the bastards would have the gall to bring a slave onto his ship! He shook his head again trying to make sense of it. ~~Shey~~'d left one of her own behind... and brought one of her slaves with her instead. Logically he could see the sense of it. The fellow was a skilled mathemagician apparently, probably worth more than all the jewellery they were carrying. But what were they thinking? They were sailing for Trajadoz - who did they think they were going to sell him to? Did they imagine they could ''keep'' him?		But he never thought the bastards would have the gall to bring a slave onto his ship! He shook his head again trying to make sense of it. She'd left one of her own behind... and brought one of her slaves with her instead. Logically he could see the sense of it. The fellow was a skilled mathemagician apparently, probably worth more than all the jewellery they were carrying. But what were they thinking? They were sailing for Trajadoz - who did they think they were going to sell him to? Did they imagine they could ''keep'' him?

	The Assaveans were still arguing, but his patience was gone and he summoned one of the crew. "Tell Luuk to pick one of them and throw him overboard and see if that changes Lady Molasar's mind. It wouldn't come to that... but it was time to teach his "guests" that their days keeping slaves ended when they lost their war.		The Assaveans were still arguing, but his patience was gone and he summoned one of the crew. "Tell Luuk to pick one of them and throw him overboard and see if that changes Lady Molasar's mind. It wouldn't come to that... but it was time to teach his "guests" that their days keeping slaves ended when they lost their war.

Thespaceinvader: /* An Unparalleled Gift */

2025-04-16T17:50:19Z

An Unparalleled Gift

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	The schloss would formalise the current ad hoc arrangements allowing Commonwealth magicians to study Imperial lore. In addition the visiting magicians are only too happy to share what knowledge they do have with their teachers, so the Lyceum would gain a permanent improvement in the speed with which it could codify any ritual designed to enchant an army - equal to an additional five ranks of magnitude per season. Finally the current increase in taxation resulting from the growing trade between Siroc and the Commonwealth would increase to 15 thrones.		The schloss would formalise the current ad hoc arrangements allowing Commonwealth magicians to study Imperial lore. In addition the visiting magicians are only too happy to share what knowledge they do have with their teachers, so the Lyceum would gain a permanent improvement in the speed with which it could codify any ritual designed to enchant an army - equal to an additional five ranks of magnitude per season. Finally the current increase in taxation resulting from the growing trade between Siroc and the Commonwealth would increase to 15 thrones.
	<br><br><span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Diora University College of Autumn Magic and Dramaturgy</span><br>		<br><br><span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Diora University College of Autumn Magic and Dramaturgy</span><br>
	There is an alternative however - rather than permit the Commonwealth to commission and operate the schloss, the Empire could choose instead to construct the [[Focused_and_methodical#The_Diora_University_College_of_Autumn_Magic_and_Dramaturgy\|~~The~~ Diora University of Autumn Magic]] that was proposed recently by ''Frederick di Sarvos''. The noted architect has accepted his [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_56\|vindication]] by the Imperial Synod, though he has complained bitterly at what he feels is the grudging manner with which it was worded. He remains unhappy at the way he was treated and does not intend to offer any further "Statements of Endeavour" to the Synod or to the Empire, but he is prepared to make good on his word and build '''one''' of the great commissions he [[Focused_and_methodical\|designed and presented]]. Once that is done, he intends to set sail for the Commonwealth by all accounts.		There is an alternative however - rather than permit the Commonwealth to commission and operate the schloss, the Empire could choose instead to construct the [[Focused_and_methodical#The_Diora_University_College_of_Autumn_Magic_and_Dramaturgy\|Diora University of Autumn Magic]] that was proposed recently by ''Frederick di Sarvos''. The noted architect has accepted his [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_56\|vindication]] by the Imperial Synod, though he has complained bitterly at what he feels is the grudging manner with which it was worded. He remains unhappy at the way he was treated and does not intend to offer any further "Statements of Endeavour" to the Synod or to the Empire, but he is prepared to make good on his word and build '''one''' of the great commissions he [[Focused_and_methodical\|designed and presented]]. Once that is done, he intends to set sail for the Commonwealth by all accounts.

	The College is explicitly designed to provide for foreign students and could easily incorporate the visiting magicians from the Commonwealth. That would mean the benefits of increased Commonwealth trade flowing to Sarvos rather than Madruga, and the new college would gain the equivalent benefit when researching war rituals that enchant armies. It is not possible to gain the benefits of both commissions however, whichever is completed first would gain the full benefits.		The College is explicitly designed to provide for foreign students and could easily incorporate the visiting magicians from the Commonwealth. That would mean the benefits of increased Commonwealth trade flowing to Sarvos rather than Madruga, and the new college would gain the equivalent benefit when researching war rituals that enchant armies. It is not possible to gain the benefits of both commissions however, whichever is completed first would gain the full benefits.

Rafferty: Text replace - "Maracoss" to "Marracoss"

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	It had never even occurred to him to ask when they'd taken this lot onboard. The Marracossan family had been desperate to get away. The Nemorians were coming and it was pretty clear that death waited for those that couldn't escape. The Borrowed Time was large, big enough for twenty passengers, but even so they'd had to leave half the noble woman's entourage behind. Maybe another ship would come in time to take them... maybe.		It had never even occurred to him to ask when they'd taken this lot onboard. The Marracossan family had been desperate to get away. The Nemorians were coming and it was pretty clear that death waited for those that couldn't escape. The Borrowed Time was large, big enough for twenty passengers, but even so they'd had to leave half the noble woman's entourage behind. Maybe another ship would come in time to take them... maybe.

	But maybe not. You had to think anyone left behind might well end up dead. What kind of person did that? Did they have no loyalty to their family? He shook his head at the barbarism of it. These Marracossans looked civilized enough, but looks could be deceptive. His father had docked at Dubhtraig once, when he was just a child, and he remembered the city had looked almost as rich and fine as Sarvos. But scratch the gilding away and the metal was corroded beneath it. A city of sewers his father said, infested with misery, it crawled through the streets like a plague. And ~~Maracoss~~ was no different.		But maybe not. You had to think anyone left behind might well end up dead. What kind of person did that? Did they have no loyalty to their family? He shook his head at the barbarism of it. These Marracossans looked civilized enough, but looks could be deceptive. His father had docked at Dubhtraig once, when he was just a child, and he remembered the city had looked almost as rich and fine as Sarvos. But scratch the gilding away and the metal was corroded beneath it. A city of sewers his father said, infested with misery, it crawled through the streets like a plague. And Marracoss was no different.

	But he never thought the bastards would have the gall to bring a slave onto his ship! He shook his head again trying to make sense of it. Shey'd left one of her own behind... and brought one of her slaves with her instead. Logically he could see the sense of it. The fellow was a skilled mathemagician apparently, probably worth more than all the jewellery they were carrying. But what were they thinking? They were sailing for Trajadoz - who did they think they were going to sell him to? Did they imagine they could ''keep'' him?		But he never thought the bastards would have the gall to bring a slave onto his ship! He shook his head again trying to make sense of it. Shey'd left one of her own behind... and brought one of her slaves with her instead. Logically he could see the sense of it. The fellow was a skilled mathemagician apparently, probably worth more than all the jewellery they were carrying. But what were they thinking? They were sailing for Trajadoz - who did they think they were going to sell him to? Did they imagine they could ''keep'' him?

Responsible1: /* Sarcophan Delves */

2022-04-09T10:39:08Z

Sarcophan Delves

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	===Sarcophan Delves===		===Sarcophan Delves===
	* '''The title of [[Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves]] is currently vacant'''		* '''The title of [[Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves]] is currently vacant'''
	Following the [[Ratify Liberty Pact\|signing]] of the Liberty Pact during the Winter Solstice 382YE, several influential Sarcophan families offered [[opportunity\|opportunities]] to the Empire. The [[The_mathematics_of_tears#The_Kruidenkenner_Propositions\|Kruidenkenner]] guild of herbalists offered to increase the supply of [[herb\|herbs]] they sold to the Empire whilst the [[The_mathematics_of_tears#~~The_Vandersar_Proposal~~\|~~Vandersar~~]] and [[The_mathematics_of_tears#The_Diepenbeek_Plan\|Diepenbeek]] families both requested concedence of imperial land in order to create enclaves. The [[The_mathematics_of_tears#The_Gjullit_Opportunity\|Gjullit]] offered a steady supply of [[weirwood]] and [[white granite]] to supplement the increased cost of importing from the [[Principalities of Jarm]] and [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]]. The Delves continue to seek closer economic and mercantile ties with the Empire, and indeed with the other signatories to the Liberty Pact.		Following the [[Ratify Liberty Pact\|signing]] of the Liberty Pact during the Winter Solstice 382YE, several influential Sarcophan families offered [[opportunity\|opportunities]] to the Empire. The [[The_mathematics_of_tears#The_Kruidenkenner_Propositions\|Kruidenkenner]] guild of herbalists offered to increase the supply of [[herb\|herbs]] they sold to the Empire whilst the [[The_mathematics_of_tears#The_Vandersaar_Proposal\|Vandersaar]] and [[The_mathematics_of_tears#The_Diepenbeek_Plan\|Diepenbeek]] families both requested concedence of imperial land in order to create enclaves. The [[The_mathematics_of_tears#The_Gjullit_Opportunity\|Gjullit]] offered a steady supply of [[weirwood]] and [[white granite]] to supplement the increased cost of importing from the [[Principalities of Jarm]] and [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]]. The Delves continue to seek closer economic and mercantile ties with the Empire, and indeed with the other signatories to the Liberty Pact.

	====Research====		====Research====
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	Several opportunities to improve trade with the Sarcophan Delves are still available to the Empire, but time is running out. The opportunity to [[The_mathematics_of_tears#Investment\|expand]] the [[Kruidenkenner_Trademaster#The_Kruidenkenner_Magazijn\|Kruidenkenner Magazijn]] (and encourage Sarcophan investment in several other herbal [[ministry\|ministries]]) will be lost at the end of the Autumn Equinox for example. Should the Senate wish to take advantage of the Kruidenkenner offer work on the extension would need to begin immediately to meet the deadline set by the Sarcophan guild of herbalists and apothecaries.		Several opportunities to improve trade with the Sarcophan Delves are still available to the Empire, but time is running out. The opportunity to [[The_mathematics_of_tears#Investment\|expand]] the [[Kruidenkenner_Trademaster#The_Kruidenkenner_Magazijn\|Kruidenkenner Magazijn]] (and encourage Sarcophan investment in several other herbal [[ministry\|ministries]]) will be lost at the end of the Autumn Equinox for example. Should the Senate wish to take advantage of the Kruidenkenner offer work on the extension would need to begin immediately to meet the deadline set by the Sarcophan guild of herbalists and apothecaries.

	The [[The_mathematics_of_tears#The ~~Vanderesar~~ Proposal\|proposal regarding an enclave at the Alivetti estates]] was due to expire at the end of the Summer Solstice, but the [[Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves\|Ambassador]] was able to secure an extension from the ~~Vanderesar~~ family. The Senate now has until the end of the Autumn Equinox to make a decision on whether to go ahead with the proposed enclave; the same deadline for them to make a decision about a similar [[The_mathematics_of_tears#The Diepenbeek Plan\|plan regarding an enclave at Isember]]. Both of these proposals bring with them the opportunity for the Empire to [[Through_my_sails#New_Opportunities\|establish enclaves of their own]] in the [[Sarcophan Delves]] - either for trade or religion or both if both Sarcophan enclaves are authorised.		The [[The_mathematics_of_tears#The Vanderesaar Proposal\|proposal regarding an enclave at the Alivetti estates]] was due to expire at the end of the Summer Solstice, but the [[Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves\|Ambassador]] was able to secure an extension from the Vanderesaar family. The Senate now has until the end of the Autumn Equinox to make a decision on whether to go ahead with the proposed enclave; the same deadline for them to make a decision about a similar [[The_mathematics_of_tears#The Diepenbeek Plan\|plan regarding an enclave at Isember]]. Both of these proposals bring with them the opportunity for the Empire to [[Through_my_sails#New_Opportunities\|establish enclaves of their own]] in the [[Sarcophan Delves]] - either for trade or religion or both if both Sarcophan enclaves are authorised.

	The Gjuillit family originally offered to sell amounts of weirwood and white granite to the Empire, through a dock in Siroc, [[Madruga]], that would need to be built to their designs. A request was made to the Gjullit family to see if they would be able to provide some of the materials required to construct such a dock, the enthusiastic family offered to call in favours to move up to nine wains of weirwood and white granite through other docks and get them to the construction in Siroc, but made clear they would need funding for such an endeavour. Without further progress being made on the negotiations however, the Gjullit offer has expired and rumour suggests they have entered into negotiation with the [[Iron Confederacy]] instead.		The Gjuillit family originally offered to sell amounts of weirwood and white granite to the Empire, through a dock in Siroc, [[Madruga]], that would need to be built to their designs. A request was made to the Gjullit family to see if they would be able to provide some of the materials required to construct such a dock, the enthusiastic family offered to call in favours to move up to nine wains of weirwood and white granite through other docks and get them to the construction in Siroc, but made clear they would need funding for such an endeavour. Without further progress being made on the negotiations however, the Gjullit offer has expired and rumour suggests they have entered into negotiation with the [[Iron Confederacy]] instead.

AmyMason: /* An Unparalleled Gift */

2019-09-10T21:47:39Z

An Unparalleled Gift

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	The Commonwealth simply does not have the level of mastery of magic that the Empire possesses. They have magicians of course, though nothing like as many as the Empire. Somewhat surprisingly many of their covens are larger than Imperial equivalents, but there are far fewer of them and they lack the access to a vast repertoire of rituals. Most Commonwealth covens carefully guard a dozen rituals that that coven knows and is renowned for, meticulously passing knowledge of those rituals from one generation of wizards to the next. They have limited ability to create new rituals and nothing that compares to the magical colleges of the Empire. They do possess some rituals the Empire does not - mostly powerful war rituals designed to [[enchantment\|enchant]] armies - but little else that is unknown in the Empire. Ultimately it is not simply the opportunity to learn new rituals that appeals to Commonwealth magicians, so much as the opportunity to study and learn magic from teachers whose knowledge far outstrips their own.		The Commonwealth simply does not have the level of mastery of magic that the Empire possesses. They have magicians of course, though nothing like as many as the Empire. Somewhat surprisingly many of their covens are larger than Imperial equivalents, but there are far fewer of them and they lack the access to a vast repertoire of rituals. Most Commonwealth covens carefully guard a dozen rituals that that coven knows and is renowned for, meticulously passing knowledge of those rituals from one generation of wizards to the next. They have limited ability to create new rituals and nothing that compares to the magical colleges of the Empire. They do possess some rituals the Empire does not - mostly powerful war rituals designed to [[enchantment\|enchant]] armies - but little else that is unknown in the Empire. Ultimately it is not simply the opportunity to learn new rituals that appeals to Commonwealth magicians, so much as the opportunity to study and learn magic from teachers whose knowledge far outstrips their own.

	As a result of this development, ships are speeding back and forth across the Sea of Steel, carrying Commonwealth magicians eager to come to the Empire to learn. At the moment the impact of this new trade is barely more than a trickle, but it could grow into a flood with the right encouragement. At present visiting magicians and their family and entourage are staying at the [[Madruga#The_Commonwealth_Embassy\|Commonwealth embassy]] in [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]]. The building was never designed to support so many people and the conditions have rapidly become crowded. Even so, burgeoning trade between the Commonwealth and the Empire has caused a noticeable increase in prosperity in Madruga, improving taxation revenue from the territory by ~~five~~ Thrones.		As a result of this development, ships are speeding back and forth across the Sea of Steel, carrying Commonwealth magicians eager to come to the Empire to learn. At the moment the impact of this new trade is barely more than a trickle, but it could grow into a flood with the right encouragement. At present visiting magicians and their family and entourage are staying at the [[Madruga#The_Commonwealth_Embassy\|Commonwealth embassy]] in [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]]. The building was never designed to support so many people and the conditions have rapidly become crowded. Even so, burgeoning trade between the Commonwealth and the Empire has caused a noticeable increase in prosperity in Madruga, improving taxation revenue from the territory by ten Thrones.
	<br><br><span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">The Lyceum ''Schloss''</span><br>		<br><br><span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">The Lyceum ''Schloss''</span><br>
	To solve the problem the Commonwealth propose to build a ''schloss'' - a fortified manor house very close in size to a castle - on the island east of Siroc that houses [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|the Lyceum]]. The Commonwealth have designed a [[commission]] that would be big enough to house the visiting magicians and everyone who comes with them. It would not be exactly comfortable, but it would be a lot better than the current cramped conditions at the embassy. Their design is not small however - the schloss requires 40 wains of white granite, 10 wains of weirwood and 100 crowns. Fortunately the Commonwealth are happy to pay the entire cost including providing the architects and builders, so it would not even use one of the Senate's commission options for the season. The ''only'' thing it would need is a [[Senate motion]] [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|ceding]] the schloss to the Commonwealth and authorising them to carry out the work.		To solve the problem the Commonwealth propose to build a ''schloss'' - a fortified manor house very close in size to a castle - on the island east of Siroc that houses [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|the Lyceum]]. The Commonwealth have designed a [[commission]] that would be big enough to house the visiting magicians and everyone who comes with them. It would not be exactly comfortable, but it would be a lot better than the current cramped conditions at the embassy. Their design is not small however - the schloss requires 40 wains of white granite, 10 wains of weirwood and 100 crowns. Fortunately the Commonwealth are happy to pay the entire cost including providing the architects and builders, so it would not even use one of the Senate's commission options for the season. The ''only'' thing it would need is a [[Senate motion]] [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|ceding]] the schloss to the Commonwealth and authorising them to carry out the work.

	The schloss would formalise the current ad hoc arrangements allowing Commonwealth magicians to study Imperial lore. In addition the visiting magicians are only too happy to share what knowledge they do have with their teachers, so the Lyceum would gain a permanent improvement in the speed with which it could codify any ritual designed to enchant an army - equal to an additional five ranks of magnitude per season. Finally the current increase in taxation resulting from the growing trade between Siroc and the Commonwealth would ~~be doubled~~ to ~~ten~~ thrones.		The schloss would formalise the current ad hoc arrangements allowing Commonwealth magicians to study Imperial lore. In addition the visiting magicians are only too happy to share what knowledge they do have with their teachers, so the Lyceum would gain a permanent improvement in the speed with which it could codify any ritual designed to enchant an army - equal to an additional five ranks of magnitude per season. Finally the current increase in taxation resulting from the growing trade between Siroc and the Commonwealth would increase to 15 thrones.
	<br><br><span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Diora University College of Autumn Magic and Dramaturgy</span><br>		<br><br><span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Diora University College of Autumn Magic and Dramaturgy</span><br>
	There is an alternative however - rather than permit the Commonwealth to commission and operate the schloss, the Empire could choose instead to construct the [[Focused_and_methodical#The_Diora_University_College_of_Autumn_Magic_and_Dramaturgy\|The Diora University of Autumn Magic]] that was proposed recently by ''Frederick di Sarvos''. The noted architect has accepted his [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_56\|vindication]] by the Imperial Synod, though he has complained bitterly at what he feels is the grudging manner with which it was worded. He remains unhappy at the way he was treated and does not intend to offer any further "Statements of Endeavour" to the Synod or to the Empire, but he is prepared to make good on his word and build '''one''' of the great commissions he [[Focused_and_methodical\|designed and presented]]. Once that is done, he intends to set sail for the Commonwealth by all accounts.		There is an alternative however - rather than permit the Commonwealth to commission and operate the schloss, the Empire could choose instead to construct the [[Focused_and_methodical#The_Diora_University_College_of_Autumn_Magic_and_Dramaturgy\|The Diora University of Autumn Magic]] that was proposed recently by ''Frederick di Sarvos''. The noted architect has accepted his [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_56\|vindication]] by the Imperial Synod, though he has complained bitterly at what he feels is the grudging manner with which it was worded. He remains unhappy at the way he was treated and does not intend to offer any further "Statements of Endeavour" to the Synod or to the Empire, but he is prepared to make good on his word and build '''one''' of the great commissions he [[Focused_and_methodical\|designed and presented]]. Once that is done, he intends to set sail for the Commonwealth by all accounts.

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	A small delegation from the Sumaash Synod are planning to attend Anvil at the upcoming summit in order to both determine the scope, and the ''chair'', of the meeting to be held at the Winter Solstice. The delegation are due to arrive on Saturday evening, with further details to be confirmed nearer the time.		A small delegation from the Sumaash Synod are planning to attend Anvil at the upcoming summit in order to both determine the scope, and the ''chair'', of the meeting to be held at the Winter Solstice. The delegation are due to arrive on Saturday evening, with further details to be confirmed nearer the time.

	The Sumaah Republic have also sent a representative to the Empire in a response to a call for meeting of the Liberty Pact signatories; more details of this can be found [[Three's ~~company~~\|here]].		The Sumaah Republic have also sent a representative to the Empire in a response to a call for meeting of the Liberty Pact signatories; more details of this can be found [[Three's a crowd\|here]].

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	More information on the escalating conflict between the Commonwealth and the Principalities of Jarm, involving the nation of Lantir, can be found [[#Lantir\|below]].		More information on the escalating conflict between the Commonwealth and the Principalities of Jarm, involving the nation of Lantir, can be found [[#Lantir\|below]].

	The Commonwealth have sent a delegate to the Empire following an invitation to a meeting of the Liberty Pact; more details about this can be found [[Three's ~~company~~\|here]].		The Commonwealth have sent a delegate to the Empire following an invitation to a meeting of the Liberty Pact; more details about this can be found [[Three's a crowd\|here]].

	====An Unparalleled Gift====		====An Unparalleled Gift====

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Liberty pact update

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	There has been a slight increase in the number of visitors from the Sumaah Republic who are visiting the Empire in the past season. One such visitor is the präst, '''Nikolaj Rondtyig''', who is here on request from Heln Stianser, Censor of wood, metal and stone. Nikolaj Rondtyig has been journeying throughout the Empire, walking the [[trod\|trods]] with a number of different [[striding\|stridings]]. Nikolaj explains that he was asked by Heln Stianser to investigate the claim made by the Imperial Synod that the Vallorn poses the greatest spiritual threat in the world. Unfortunately Nikolaj has yet to have a good chance at thoroughly investigating a [[Vallornspawn husk]], and so will be visiting Anvil in the hopes of being able to assist on a foray through the [[Sentinel Gate]]. Nikolaj is expecting to arrive at Anvil at 3 o'clock on Saturday and will head straight to the Navarr camp to discuss matters with the [[Advisor on the Vallorn]].		There has been a slight increase in the number of visitors from the Sumaah Republic who are visiting the Empire in the past season. One such visitor is the präst, '''Nikolaj Rondtyig''', who is here on request from Heln Stianser, Censor of wood, metal and stone. Nikolaj Rondtyig has been journeying throughout the Empire, walking the [[trod\|trods]] with a number of different [[striding\|stridings]]. Nikolaj explains that he was asked by Heln Stianser to investigate the claim made by the Imperial Synod that the Vallorn poses the greatest spiritual threat in the world. Unfortunately Nikolaj has yet to have a good chance at thoroughly investigating a [[Vallornspawn husk]], and so will be visiting Anvil in the hopes of being able to assist on a foray through the [[Sentinel Gate]]. Nikolaj is expecting to arrive at Anvil at 3 o'clock on Saturday and will head straight to the Navarr camp to discuss matters with the [[Advisor on the Vallorn]].

	~~The Sumaah Republic is sending a representative to Anvil for the upcoming meeting of the Liberty Pact, more details on the meeting can be found [[here]].~~ A small delegation from the Sumaash Synod are ~~also~~ planning to attend Anvil at the upcoming summit in order to both determine the scope, and the ''chair'', of the meeting to be held at the Winter Solstice. The delegation are due to arrive on Saturday evening, with further details to be confirmed nearer the time.		A small delegation from the Sumaash Synod are planning to attend Anvil at the upcoming summit in order to both determine the scope, and the ''chair'', of the meeting to be held at the Winter Solstice. The delegation are due to arrive on Saturday evening, with further details to be confirmed nearer the time.

			The Sumaah Republic have also sent a representative to the Empire in a response to a call for meeting of the Liberty Pact signatories; more details of this can be found [[Three's company\|here]].

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	The [[Imperial Conclave]] supported a [[Declaration]] of [[Concord]] last season, raised by ''Juha, the Cave Spider'', that the Conclave [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord_.E2.80.93_Invite_mages_of_the_Commonwealth\|invites]] mages from the [[Commonwealth]] to learn from Imperial Lore. This, reinforced by a message from the Ambassador to the Commonwealth in their communications with Militärattache Ludkhannah Schöningen, has led to a number of Zauberer visiting the Empire over the past season to attempt to study [[Imperial lore]] in such a way as to be able to make use of their knowledge in the Commonwealth. One leading Zauberer, '''Fynn Hexen von Leerdam''' suggested that should their attempts prove fruitful then they would be followed by a number of soldiers, practitioners in the realms of Summer and Autumn, to attempt to make full use of the offer from the Conclave.		The [[Imperial Conclave]] supported a [[Declaration]] of [[Concord]] last season, raised by ''Juha, the Cave Spider'', that the Conclave [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord_.E2.80.93_Invite_mages_of_the_Commonwealth\|invites]] mages from the [[Commonwealth]] to learn from Imperial Lore. This, reinforced by a message from the Ambassador to the Commonwealth in their communications with Militärattache Ludkhannah Schöningen, has led to a number of Zauberer visiting the Empire over the past season to attempt to study [[Imperial lore]] in such a way as to be able to make use of their knowledge in the Commonwealth. One leading Zauberer, '''Fynn Hexen von Leerdam''' suggested that should their attempts prove fruitful then they would be followed by a number of soldiers, practitioners in the realms of Summer and Autumn, to attempt to make full use of the offer from the Conclave.

	More information on the escalating conflict between the Commonwealth and the Principalities of Jarm, involving the nation of Lantir, can be found [[#Lantir\|below]]. The Commonwealth ~~is sending '''General Elsbeth'''~~ to ~~Anvil for~~ the ~~upcoming~~ meeting of the Liberty Pact, more details ~~on the meeting~~ can be found [[here]].		More information on the escalating conflict between the Commonwealth and the Principalities of Jarm, involving the nation of Lantir, can be found [[#Lantir\|below]].

			The Commonwealth have sent a delegate to the Empire following an invitation to a meeting of the Liberty Pact; more details about this can be found [[Three's company\|here]].

	====An Unparalleled Gift====		====An Unparalleled Gift====