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

2026-01-15T22:23:59Z

Text replacement - "Senate" to "Senate"

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	The problem with the proposal is securing enough food. The Thule are not willing to invest in the Northern trade network unless they have a dependable supply of food flowing north from the Empire. They are willing to buy a ''lot'' of food, enough to feed three whole armies - the question is where that food might come from.		The problem with the proposal is securing enough food. The Thule are not willing to invest in the Northern trade network unless they have a dependable supply of food flowing north from the Empire. They are willing to buy a ''lot'' of food, enough to feed three whole armies - the question is where that food might come from.

	The Imperial civil service have identified five Imperial nations - [[Navarr]], [[Highguard]], [[the Marches]], [[Dawn]], and [[Varushka]] - each of which could, in theory, spare enough food to feed a single army. None of these nations could spare enough to feed more than a single army, so the deal would require the [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]] to draw on the reserves of up to three of these five. The costs would be significant - any nation that was committed to the trade deal would see their ability to support Imperial armies reduced by one for as long as the deal lasted.		The Imperial civil service have identified five Imperial nations - [[Navarr]], [[Highguard]], [[the Marches]], [[Dawn]], and [[Varushka]] - each of which could, in theory, spare enough food to feed a single army. None of these nations could spare enough to feed more than a single army, so the deal would require the [[Senate]] to draw on the reserves of up to three of these five. The costs would be significant - any nation that was committed to the trade deal would see their ability to support Imperial armies reduced by one for as long as the deal lasted.

	The gains would be considerable however. Any nation whose surplus food was traded with the Thule would see the taxation from each of their territories rise by 3 thrones a season, as citizens benefitted from the supply of mana crystals that could be used to enchant [[farm\|farms]] and [[business\|businesses]]. In addition the trade would contribute 10 mana crystals to the [[Conclave_vault#The_Font\|Imperial font]] for each nation that was prepared to engage in the trade.		The gains would be considerable however. Any nation whose surplus food was traded with the Thule would see the taxation from each of their territories rise by 3 thrones a season, as citizens benefitted from the supply of mana crystals that could be used to enchant [[farm\|farms]] and [[business\|businesses]]. In addition the trade would contribute 10 mana crystals to the [[Conclave_vault#The_Font\|Imperial font]] for each nation that was prepared to engage in the trade.

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

2026-01-15T21:28:25Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Synod" to "[[Synod"

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	* '''Caridis Oathbinder offers 50 thrones to the Virtue Fund'''		* '''Caridis Oathbinder offers 50 thrones to the Virtue Fund'''
	* '''This payment is conditional on a public commitment by the Synod not to preach in Otkodov'''		* '''This payment is conditional on a public commitment by the Synod not to preach in Otkodov'''
	''Lading'' also helps to broker a potential deal for the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] to consider. The Dragons are willing to provide a one-time payment of precious metals and gemstones worth 50 Thrones to the Synod's Virtue Fund. In exchange for this, the Synod would need to pass a [[Statement of Principle]] in the General Assembly affirming that no priest who crosses the border with Otkodov will attempt to spread The Way of Virtue, nor engage in any discussions of theology. This judgement would need to pass with a [[Judgement#Greater_Majority\|greater majority]], in which case the payment would be deposited with the Civil Service to add to the Virtue Fund at the following summit.		''Lading'' also helps to broker a potential deal for the [[Synod]] to consider. The Dragons are willing to provide a one-time payment of precious metals and gemstones worth 50 Thrones to the Synod's Virtue Fund. In exchange for this, the Synod would need to pass a [[Statement of Principle]] in the General Assembly affirming that no priest who crosses the border with Otkodov will attempt to spread The Way of Virtue, nor engage in any discussions of theology. This judgement would need to pass with a [[Judgement#Greater_Majority\|greater majority]], in which case the payment would be deposited with the Civil Service to add to the Virtue Fund at the following summit.

	Rak makes it clear that the judgement must be clear and unambiguous. "''In the past the Imperial Senate has made an art form of weasel words that attempt to pay lip-service to the demands of the dragons without actually agreeing to them''," he says laconically. In light of the respect shown by the new Imperial Ambassador, who has indicated that such antics will no longer occur, Caridis Oathbinder has refrained from providing suggested wording for the judgement. However they will provide suitable wording on request, if the ambassador feels that the priests of the Synod need help writing a honestly worded judgement.		Rak makes it clear that the judgement must be clear and unambiguous. "''In the past the Imperial Senate has made an art form of weasel words that attempt to pay lip-service to the demands of the dragons without actually agreeing to them''," he says laconically. In light of the respect shown by the new Imperial Ambassador, who has indicated that such antics will no longer occur, Caridis Oathbinder has refrained from providing suggested wording for the judgement. However they will provide suitable wording on request, if the ambassador feels that the priests of the Synod need help writing a honestly worded judgement.

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

2026-01-15T16:55:40Z

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

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	* '''Agreement for the Lyceum or the Icy Crag would require a Declaration of Acceptance by the Conclave'''		* '''Agreement for the Lyceum or the Icy Crag would require a Declaration of Acceptance by the Conclave'''
	* '''Agreement for the Doyen of the Spires would require a vote of Urizen magicians in the Hall of Worlds at 13.30 on Saturday'''		* '''Agreement for the Doyen of the Spires would require a vote of Urizen magicians in the Hall of Worlds at 13.30 on Saturday'''
	The Dragon ''Orobus the Chained'' has asked Ephisis to convey their regards to the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]]. Orobus is willing to send some of their most accomplished warlocks to help staff any imperial [[college of magic]] on an indefinite basis. If the Conclave takes up this offer, the upkeep cost of the named colleges to the Imperial Treasury would be reduced by 5 thrones a season for the duration.		The Dragon ''Orobus the Chained'' has asked Ephisis to convey their regards to the [[Conclave]]. Orobus is willing to send some of their most accomplished warlocks to help staff any imperial [[college of magic]] on an indefinite basis. If the Conclave takes up this offer, the upkeep cost of the named colleges to the Imperial Treasury would be reduced by 5 thrones a season for the duration.

	If the Conclave wishes to accept this deal, they should pass a declaration of [[Alignment#Acceptance\|Acceptance]] identifying the offer from Ephisis of Orobus' help and specifying which Imperial college or colleges, will receive the aid. Once the warlocks take up residence, they will remain in place until dismissed by a suitably worded declaration of [[Concord]] that ends the agreement.		If the Conclave wishes to accept this deal, they should pass a declaration of [[Alignment#Acceptance\|Acceptance]] identifying the offer from Ephisis of Orobus' help and specifying which Imperial college or colleges, will receive the aid. Once the warlocks take up residence, they will remain in place until dismissed by a suitably worded declaration of [[Concord]] that ends the agreement.

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

2026-01-15T13:34:13Z

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

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	The problem with the proposal is securing enough food. The Thule are not willing to invest in the Northern trade network unless they have a dependable supply of food flowing north from the Empire. They are willing to buy a ''lot'' of food, enough to feed three whole armies - the question is where that food might come from.		The problem with the proposal is securing enough food. The Thule are not willing to invest in the Northern trade network unless they have a dependable supply of food flowing north from the Empire. They are willing to buy a ''lot'' of food, enough to feed three whole armies - the question is where that food might come from.

	The Imperial civil service have identified five Imperial nations - [[Navarr]], [[Highguard]], [[the Marches]], [[Dawn]], and [[Varushka]] - each of which could, in theory, spare enough food to feed a single army. None of these nations could spare enough to feed more than a single army, so the deal would require the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]] to draw on the reserves of up to three of these five. The costs would be significant - any nation that was committed to the trade deal would see their ability to support Imperial armies reduced by one for as long as the deal lasted.		The Imperial civil service have identified five Imperial nations - [[Navarr]], [[Highguard]], [[the Marches]], [[Dawn]], and [[Varushka]] - each of which could, in theory, spare enough food to feed a single army. None of these nations could spare enough to feed more than a single army, so the deal would require the [[Senate\|Senate]] to draw on the reserves of up to three of these five. The costs would be significant - any nation that was committed to the trade deal would see their ability to support Imperial armies reduced by one for as long as the deal lasted.

	The gains would be considerable however. Any nation whose surplus food was traded with the Thule would see the taxation from each of their territories rise by 3 thrones a season, as citizens benefitted from the supply of mana crystals that could be used to enchant [[farm\|farms]] and [[business\|businesses]]. In addition the trade would contribute 10 mana crystals to the [[Conclave_vault#The_Font\|Imperial font]] for each nation that was prepared to engage in the trade.		The gains would be considerable however. Any nation whose surplus food was traded with the Thule would see the taxation from each of their territories rise by 3 thrones a season, as citizens benefitted from the supply of mana crystals that could be used to enchant [[farm\|farms]] and [[business\|businesses]]. In addition the trade would contribute 10 mana crystals to the [[Conclave_vault#The_Font\|Imperial font]] for each nation that was prepared to engage in the trade.

	Finally, the civil service have identified an [[Imperial title]] best placed to handle the trade in each nation - these titles would gain an additional [[sinecure]] income of ten mana crystals a season, provided they took on responsibility to oversee the trade. Alternatively the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] could create a [[New Imperial titles\|new Imperial title]] to handle the trade, but if that happened it would need to be appointed by [[Tally of the Votes]] and have suitable offices built (an edifice of at least 5 wains, or a new sinecure or ministry).		Finally, the civil service have identified an [[Imperial title]] best placed to handle the trade in each nation - these titles would gain an additional [[sinecure]] income of ten mana crystals a season, provided they took on responsibility to oversee the trade. Alternatively the [[Senate]] could create a [[New Imperial titles\|new Imperial title]] to handle the trade, but if that happened it would need to be appointed by [[Tally of the Votes]] and have suitable offices built (an edifice of at least 5 wains, or a new sinecure or ministry).

	====Effects on Negotiations====		====Effects on Negotiations====

Twiggy at 13:39, 29 September 2025

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	===Previous Winds===		===Previous Winds===
	* [[About today]] - 386YE Winter wind of fortune regarding diplomacy with ~~Otkoov~~		* [[About today]] - 386YE Winter wind of fortune regarding diplomacy with Otkodov
	* [[Authority_and_acceptance#Otkodov\|Authority and acceptance]] - 386YE Autumn wind of fortune regarding diplomacy with ~~Otkoov~~		* [[Authority_and_acceptance#Otkodov\|Authority and acceptance]] - 386YE Autumn wind of fortune regarding diplomacy with Otkodov
	* [[The_price_of_peace#Otkodov\|The price of peace]] - 386YE Summer wind of fortune regarding diplomacy with Otkodov		* [[The_price_of_peace#Otkodov\|The price of peace]] - 386YE Summer wind of fortune regarding diplomacy with Otkodov

Novemberalice at 11:37, 9 June 2025

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
			{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpkmjZUf04I&pp=0gcJCbIJAYcqIYzv}}
	Each season the Civil Service prepares a summary of the Empire's relationship with the foreign nations, based on communications received from their [[ambassador]], along with any useful intelligence gathered from other sources. While the Senate and the other houses of Imperial power may respond to these offers, it is important to note that it is the appropriate [[ambassador]] that the foreign power will expect to hear from. Their communication with the foreign power is the primary element that will determine the tenor of any response.		Each season the Civil Service prepares a summary of the Empire's relationship with the foreign nations, based on communications received from their [[ambassador]], along with any useful intelligence gathered from other sources. While the Senate and the other houses of Imperial power may respond to these offers, it is important to note that it is the appropriate [[ambassador]] that the foreign power will expect to hear from. Their communication with the foreign power is the primary element that will determine the tenor of any response.

Rafferty: /* Mana for Cows */

2025-06-06T17:29:33Z

Mana for Cows

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	The Thule merchants will be in the Marcher camp on Friday at half nine in the evening looking buy as many bonds as possible. As the Thule are foreigners, it is perfectly legal for them to attend the camp and for Marchers to sell their bonds to them. They plan to offer a mana crystal for each bond, but Lading indicates that canny merchants might be able to get an even better price if they haggle.		The Thule merchants will be in the Marcher camp on Friday at half nine in the evening looking buy as many bonds as possible. As the Thule are foreigners, it is perfectly legal for them to attend the camp and for Marchers to sell their bonds to them. They plan to offer a mana crystal for each bond, but Lading indicates that canny merchants might be able to get an even better price if they haggle.

			There's more detail about the cow markets of the Marches in the '''[[High hopes]]''' wind of fortune.

	==Where the Sun Doesn't Shine==		==Where the Sun Doesn't Shine==
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Jotra.png\|title=Rune: Jotra\|align=right}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Jotra.png\|title=Rune: Jotra\|align=right}}

Hailmur at 14:09, 5 June 2025

2025-06-05T14:09:44Z

Matt: /* Bread and Crystals */

2025-06-04T18:34:07Z

Bread and Crystals

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	The Imperial civil service have identified five Imperial nations - [[Navarr]], [[Highguard]], [[the Marches]], [[Dawn]], and [[Varushka]] - each of which could, in theory, spare enough food to feed a single army. None of these nations could spare enough to feed more than a single army, so the deal would require the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]] to draw on the reserves of up to three of these five. The costs would be significant - any nation that was committed to the trade deal would see their ability to support Imperial armies reduced by one for as long as the deal lasted.		The Imperial civil service have identified five Imperial nations - [[Navarr]], [[Highguard]], [[the Marches]], [[Dawn]], and [[Varushka]] - each of which could, in theory, spare enough food to feed a single army. None of these nations could spare enough to feed more than a single army, so the deal would require the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]] to draw on the reserves of up to three of these five. The costs would be significant - any nation that was committed to the trade deal would see their ability to support Imperial armies reduced by one for as long as the deal lasted.

	The gains would be considerable however. Any nation whose surplus food was traded with the Thule would see the taxation from each of their territories rise by 4 thrones a season, as citizens benefitted from the supply of mana crystals that could be used to enchant [[farm\|farms]] and [[business\|businesses]]. In addition the trade would contribute 10 mana crystals to the [[Conclave_vault#The_Font\|Imperial font]] for each nation that was prepared to engage in the trade.		The gains would be considerable however. Any nation whose surplus food was traded with the Thule would see the taxation from each of their territories rise by 3 thrones a season, as citizens benefitted from the supply of mana crystals that could be used to enchant [[farm\|farms]] and [[business\|businesses]]. In addition the trade would contribute 10 mana crystals to the [[Conclave_vault#The_Font\|Imperial font]] for each nation that was prepared to engage in the trade.

	Finally, the civil service have identified an [[Imperial title]] best placed to handle the trade in each nation - these titles would gain an additional [[sinecure]] income of ten mana crystals a season, provided they took on responsibility to oversee the trade. Alternatively the [[Imperial Senate]] could create a [[New Imperial titles\|new Imperial title]] to handle the trade, but if that happened it would need to be appointed by [[Tally of the Votes]] and have suitable offices built (an edifice of at least 5 wains, or a new sinecure or ministry).		Finally, the civil service have identified an [[Imperial title]] best placed to handle the trade in each nation - these titles would gain an additional [[sinecure]] income of ten mana crystals a season, provided they took on responsibility to oversee the trade. Alternatively the [[Imperial Senate]] could create a [[New Imperial titles\|new Imperial title]] to handle the trade, but if that happened it would need to be appointed by [[Tally of the Votes]] and have suitable offices built (an edifice of at least 5 wains, or a new sinecure or ministry).

Hailmur: /* Blood on the Snow */

2025-06-04T17:52:11Z

Blood on the Snow

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	==Blood on the Snow==		==Blood on the Snow==
	* '''The Dragons are grateful for the Empire's assistance in ridding them of the traitor, the warlock Frekki'''		* '''The Dragons are grateful for the Empire's assistance in ridding them of the traitor, the warlock Frekki'''
	Rak thanks Vetti Gatherer-Peregrine ~~and~~ Iron Vigil Rikke the Relentless for the information they have provided about the fate of [[Anyone_but_you#For_Whom_The_Bell_Tolls\|the servants of the Agramant]] who threaten Sermersuaq. They are pleased to hear that Maarik the Golden Tongue has been dispatched and hope that the other fools who have listened to the ''Voice of the Pines'' soon follow him into death. They are also grateful to receive news of the death of the traitor, Frekki, and ask that the Ambassador pass on thank thanks to those responsible.		Rak thanks Vetti Gatherer-Peregrine, Iron Vigil Rikke the Relentless, and Isolde Tempest Shield for the information they have provided about the fate of [[Anyone_but_you#For_Whom_The_Bell_Tolls\|the servants of the Agramant]] who threaten Sermersuaq. They are pleased to hear that Maarik the Golden Tongue has been dispatched and hope that the other fools who have listened to the ''Voice of the Pines'' soon follow him into death. They are also grateful to receive news of the death of the traitor, Frekki, and ask that the Ambassador pass on thank thanks to those responsible.

	Sadly they have no information to provide about the whereabouts of the remaining cultists at this time, but if they do discover anything they can pass on, then Rak assures the Ambassador that they will let them know. Likewise, if the Empire hears word of the renegade warlock, Nolith Silver-Hand, then the Dragons would be eager to deal with this cats paw. If the warlock has fled north, the Dragons will catch him eventually, but if he tries to enter Imperial lands then the Dragons will pay a heavy purse to have him returned to them, alive or otherwise.		Sadly they have no information to provide about the whereabouts of the remaining cultists at this time, but if they do discover anything they can pass on, then Rak assures the Ambassador that they will let them know. Likewise, if the Empire hears word of the renegade warlock, Nolith Silver-Hand, then the Dragons would be eager to deal with this cats paw. If the warlock has fled north, the Dragons will catch him eventually, but if he tries to enter Imperial lands then the Dragons will pay a heavy purse to have him returned to them, alive or otherwise.

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [[Thule]]		* [[Thule]]

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	The Imperial civil service have identified five Imperial nations - [[Navarr]], [[Highguard]], [[the Marches]], [[Dawn]], and [[Varushka]] - each of which could, in theory, spare enough food to feed a single army. None of these nations could spare enough to feed more than a single army, so the deal would require the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]] to draw on the reserves of up to three of these five. The costs would be significant - any nation that was committed to the trade deal would see their ability to support Imperial armies reduced by one for as long as the deal lasted.		The Imperial civil service have identified five Imperial nations - [[Navarr]], [[Highguard]], [[the Marches]], [[Dawn]], and [[Varushka]] - each of which could, in theory, spare enough food to feed a single army. None of these nations could spare enough to feed more than a single army, so the deal would require the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]] to draw on the reserves of up to three of these five. The costs would be significant - any nation that was committed to the trade deal would see their ability to support Imperial armies reduced by one for as long as the deal lasted.

	The gains would be considerable however. Any nation whose surplus food was traded with the Thule would see the taxation from each of their territories rise by 4 thrones a season, as citizens benefitted from the supply of mana crystals that could be used to enchant [[farm\|farms]] and [[business\|businesses]]. In addition the trade would contribute 10 mana crystals to the [[Conclave_vault#The_Font\|Imperial font]] for each nation that was prepared to engage in the trade.		The gains would be considerable however. Any nation whose surplus food was traded with the Thule would see the taxation from each of their territories rise by 3 thrones a season, as citizens benefitted from the supply of mana crystals that could be used to enchant [[farm\|farms]] and [[business\|businesses]]. In addition the trade would contribute 10 mana crystals to the [[Conclave_vault#The_Font\|Imperial font]] for each nation that was prepared to engage in the trade.

	Finally, the civil service have identified an [[Imperial title]] best placed to handle the trade in each nation - these titles would gain an additional [[sinecure]] income of ten mana crystals a season, provided they took on responsibility to oversee the trade. Alternatively the [[Imperial Senate]] could create a [[New Imperial titles\|new Imperial title]] to handle the trade, but if that happened it would need to be appointed by [[Tally of the Votes]] and have suitable offices built (an edifice of at least 5 wains, or a new sinecure or ministry).		Finally, the civil service have identified an [[Imperial title]] best placed to handle the trade in each nation - these titles would gain an additional [[sinecure]] income of ten mana crystals a season, provided they took on responsibility to oversee the trade. Alternatively the [[Imperial Senate]] could create a [[New Imperial titles\|new Imperial title]] to handle the trade, but if that happened it would need to be appointed by [[Tally of the Votes]] and have suitable offices built (an edifice of at least 5 wains, or a new sinecure or ministry).

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	* '''It is clear that the Thule expects the Empire to pay a heavy price to extend the existing peace treaty'''		* '''It is clear that the Thule expects the Empire to pay a heavy price to extend the existing peace treaty'''
	* '''Any bourse resource in a region ceded to the Thule would fall under their control - but they are prepared to split the bounty evenly with the Empire'''		* '''Any bourse resource in a region ceded to the Thule would fall under their control - but they are prepared to split the bounty evenly with the Empire'''
	* '''The Thule have been asked for a ~~five~~ year peace treaty; they would prefer ~~two~~ years'''		* '''The Thule have been asked for a six year peace treaty; they would prefer three years'''
	* '''Rak Who-Speaks-For-The-Dragons-Undivided has arranged a meeting with the Ambassador to Otkodov for 20.00 on Saturday evening in a chamber provided by Lashonar'''		* '''Rak Who-Speaks-For-The-Dragons-Undivided has arranged a meeting with the Ambassador to Otkodov for 20.00 on Saturday evening in a chamber provided by Lashonar'''
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Kindra8028.png\|caption='''Kindra Surefoot''', Ambassador to Otkodov\|align=right\|width=400}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Kindra8028.png\|caption='''Kindra Surefoot''', Ambassador to Otkodov\|align=right\|width=400}}
	Negotiations between the Thule ambassador, ''Rak Who-Speaks-With-The-Dragons-Undivided'' and the Imperial [[Ambassador to Otkodov]], '''Kindra Surefoot''', have continued since the two [[Authority_and_acceptance#Otkodov\|met in person at the Autumn Equinox]]. There is every reason to believe that a new peace [[Ambassador#Treaty\|treaty]] will be possible, but one has yet to be signed and there remain a ''lot'' of details to iron out. Something will have to give, otherwise the Empire will be in the unprecedented position of having war on four borders, something that would likely portend disaster. The Thule have been clear throughout that if some new deal is not made, then war will begin once the treaty ends. That means any deal must be concluded before the end of the Summer Solstice to avoid such a resumption of hostilities.		Negotiations between the Thule ambassador, ''Rak Who-Speaks-With-The-Dragons-Undivided'' and the Imperial [[Ambassador to Otkodov]], '''Kindra Surefoot''', have continued since the two [[Authority_and_acceptance#Otkodov\|met in person at the Autumn Equinox]]. There is every reason to believe that a new peace [[Ambassador#Treaty\|treaty]] will be possible, but one has yet to be signed and there remain a ''lot'' of details to iron out. Something will have to give, otherwise the Empire will be in the unprecedented position of having war on four borders, something that would likely portend disaster. The Thule have been clear throughout that if some new deal is not made, then war will begin once the treaty ends. That means any deal must be concluded before the end of the Summer Solstice to avoid such a resumption of hostilities.

	Rak has made sure that the Empire understands the Thule expect to recover more of the Imperial lands they regard as their own in these negotiations. Details are not public at this time, but the Dragons have been clear that they want at least one [[territory#regions\|region]] from the Empire and would like ~~two~~, though it is clear that they are prepared to negotiate on this.		Rak has made sure that the Empire understands the Thule expect to recover more of the Imperial lands they regard as their own in these negotiations. Details are not public at this time, but the Dragons have been clear that they want at least one [[territory#regions\|region]] from the Empire and would like three, though it is clear that they are prepared to negotiate on this.

	The two regions that the Dragons have named are [[Volodmartz#Opascari\|Opascari]] in [[Volodmartz]] or [[Miekarova#Mieriada\|Mieriada]] in [[Miekarova]]. Both of these regions contain a bourse resource, the [[Night Quarry]] is in Mieriada and the [[Hunt of Alderei the Fair]] is in Opascari.		The two regions that the Dragons have named are [[Volodmartz#Opascari\|Opascari]] in [[Volodmartz]] or [[Miekarova#Mieriada\|Mieriada]] in [[Miekarova]]. Both of these regions contain a bourse resource, the [[Night Quarry]] is in Mieriada and the [[Hunt of Alderei the Fair]] is in Opascari.
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	With an eye towards allowing as much time as possible to discuss a potential treaty, Rak has arranged a short meeting with their Imperial counterpart using one of the boons of the ''[[Lashonar\|Guardian of the Southern Skies]]''. They have arranged a suitable chamber, reached via the Hall of Worlds, where a meeting will take place shortly after eight o'clock on Saturday evening. The hope is that the two sides can agree a final deal to go before the Senate either this summit or next. Rak has suggested that the ambassador bring no more than three aides with them; more than that he believes there is too much risk of the negotiations descending into an argument.		With an eye towards allowing as much time as possible to discuss a potential treaty, Rak has arranged a short meeting with their Imperial counterpart using one of the boons of the ''[[Lashonar\|Guardian of the Southern Skies]]''. They have arranged a suitable chamber, reached via the Hall of Worlds, where a meeting will take place shortly after eight o'clock on Saturday evening. The hope is that the two sides can agree a final deal to go before the Senate either this summit or next. Rak has suggested that the ambassador bring no more than three aides with them; more than that he believes there is too much risk of the negotiations descending into an argument.

	How long any new treaty might last also remains to be negotiated. The Empire has indicated they would prefer at least ~~five~~ years. The Dragons are currently prepared to offer ~~two~~, perhaps because the more often these negotiations happen, the more often they can levy new demands. The two sides seem far apart, but the intervention of the [[Archmage of Autumn\|Autumn archmage]], '''Edmundo of Damakhan's Forge''' has secured a way to potentially bring them closer together.		How long any new treaty might last also remains to be negotiated. The Empire has indicated they would prefer at least six years. The Dragons are currently prepared to offer three, perhaps because the more often these negotiations happen, the more often they can levy new demands. The two sides seem far apart, but the intervention of the [[Archmage of Autumn\|Autumn archmage]], '''Edmundo of Damakhan's Forge''' has secured a way to potentially bring them closer together.
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	==Autumn in Spring==		==Autumn in Spring==
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	The Civil Service have identified that shipping this much food north would allow the Thule to increase their own army supply by three - one for each nation that participated. Whilst such benefit would end upon termination of the agreement, any armies built would of course still exist.		The Civil Service have identified that shipping this much food north would allow the Thule to increase their own army supply by three - one for each nation that participated. Whilst such benefit would end upon termination of the agreement, any armies built would of course still exist.

	The deal could be cancelled at any time by stopping sending the food, but the Thule want to include the arrangements in their treaty, if it is renewed. This is a deliberate move on their part to ensure that reneging on the deal would jeopardise the treaty. In return, Rak-Who-Speaks-For-The-Dragons-Undivided, has indicated that the Thule will be willing to offer an extra years duration for the new treaty for each nation that takes part in this trade agreement - with the maximum of three nations bringing the treaty to a potential ~~five~~ years.		The deal could be cancelled at any time by stopping sending the food, but the Thule want to include the arrangements in their treaty, if it is renewed. This is a deliberate move on their part to ensure that reneging on the deal would jeopardise the treaty. In return, Rak-Who-Speaks-For-The-Dragons-Undivided, has indicated that the Thule will be willing to offer an extra years duration for the new treaty for each nation that takes part in this trade agreement - with the maximum of three nations bringing the treaty to a potential six years.

	For this deal to take effect, the Senate must pass a [[Senate motion\|motion]] identifying which nations with food to spare will make supplies available to Thule merchants. Those nations will lose that capacity until either Senate passes another motion cancelling the deal, or the Dragons decide to withdraw from their side of the arrangement.		For this deal to take effect, the Senate must pass a [[Senate motion\|motion]] identifying which nations with food to spare will make supplies available to Thule merchants. Those nations will lose that capacity until either Senate passes another motion cancelling the deal, or the Dragons decide to withdraw from their side of the arrangement.
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	==Blood on the Snow==		==Blood on the Snow==
	* '''The Dragons are grateful for the Empire's assistance in ridding them of the traitor, the warlock Frekki'''		* '''The Dragons are grateful for the Empire's assistance in ridding them of the traitor, the warlock Frekki'''
	Rak thanks Vetti Gatherer-Peregrine, Iron Vigil Rikke the Relentless, and Isolde Tempest Shield for the information they have provided about the fate of [[Anyone_but_you#For_Whom_The_Bell_Tolls\|the servants of the Agramant]] who threaten Sermersuaq. They are pleased to hear that Maarik the Golden Tongue has been dispatched and hope that the other fools who have listened to the ''Voice of the Pines'' soon follow him into death. They are also grateful to receive news of the death of the traitor, Frekki, and ask that the Ambassador pass on ~~thank~~ thanks to those responsible.		Rak thanks Vetti Gatherer-Peregrine, Iron Vigil Rikke the Relentless, and Isolde Tempest Shield for the information they have provided about the fate of [[Anyone_but_you#For_Whom_The_Bell_Tolls\|the servants of the Agramant]] who threaten Sermersuaq. They are pleased to hear that Maarik the Golden Tongue has been dispatched and hope that the other fools who have listened to the ''Voice of the Pines'' soon follow him into death. They are also grateful to receive news of the death of the traitor, Frekki, and ask that the Ambassador pass on thanks to those responsible.

	Sadly they have no information to provide about the whereabouts of the remaining cultists at this time, but if they do discover anything they can pass on, then Rak assures the Ambassador that they will let them know. Likewise, if the Empire hears word of the renegade warlock, Nolith Silver-Hand, then the Dragons would be eager to deal with this cats paw. If the warlock has fled north, the Dragons will catch him eventually, but if he tries to enter Imperial lands then the Dragons will pay a heavy purse to have him returned to them, alive or otherwise.		Sadly, they have no information to provide about the whereabouts of the remaining cultists at this time, but if they do discover anything they can pass on, then Rak assures the Ambassador that they will let them know. Likewise, if the Empire hears word of the renegade warlock, Nolith Silver-Hand, then the Dragons would be eager to deal with this cats paw. If the warlock has fled north, the Dragons will catch him eventually, but if he tries to enter Imperial lands then the Dragons will pay a heavy purse to have him returned to them, alive or otherwise.

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==