Metal and stone - Revision history

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

2026-01-15T16:45:22Z

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

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	<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Edmundo2303.jpg\|caption=Edmundo of Damakhan's forge, Archmage of Autumn\|align=left\|width=400}}</div>{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmrtfqBeR50}}		<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Edmundo2303.jpg\|caption=Edmundo of Damakhan's forge, Archmage of Autumn\|align=left\|width=400}}</div>{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmrtfqBeR50}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] chose during the Spring Equinox to avail themselves of [[Cities_of_the_Iron_Labyrinth#Metal_and_Stone\|an offer]] made by the ''[[Estavus\|Sovereign Lord of the City of Fire and Stone]]'' - to send the ''Architects of Iron and Stone'' (a guild of heralds based in the fire mountain Shikal) to assess three [[Bourse]] seats.		The [[Conclave]] chose during the Spring Equinox to avail themselves of [[Cities_of_the_Iron_Labyrinth#Metal_and_Stone\|an offer]] made by the ''[[Estavus\|Sovereign Lord of the City of Fire and Stone]]'' - to send the ''Architects of Iron and Stone'' (a guild of heralds based in the fire mountain Shikal) to assess three [[Bourse]] seats.

	At some expense, the Archmage of Autumn chose to send them to the [[Brilliant Star]] in [[Redoubt]], to the [[Vigilant Swan]] in [[Reikos]], and to the [[Pride of Ikka's Tears]] in [[Sermersuaq]]. After a season of examining and evaluating these seats, the Architects are ready to deliver their proposals as to how these seats might be improved.		At some expense, the Archmage of Autumn chose to send them to the [[Brilliant Star]] in [[Redoubt]], to the [[Vigilant Swan]] in [[Reikos]], and to the [[Pride of Ikka's Tears]] in [[Sermersuaq]]. After a season of examining and evaluating these seats, the Architects are ready to deliver their proposals as to how these seats might be improved.

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

2026-01-15T13:29:01Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Bourse" to "[[Bourse"

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	<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Edmundo2303.jpg\|caption=Edmundo of Damakhan's forge, Archmage of Autumn\|align=left\|width=400}}</div>{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmrtfqBeR50}}		<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Edmundo2303.jpg\|caption=Edmundo of Damakhan's forge, Archmage of Autumn\|align=left\|width=400}}</div>{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmrtfqBeR50}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The [[Imperial Conclave]] chose during the Spring Equinox to avail themselves of [[Cities_of_the_Iron_Labyrinth#Metal_and_Stone\|an offer]] made by the ''[[Estavus\|Sovereign Lord of the City of Fire and Stone]]'' - to send the ''Architects of Iron and Stone'' (a guild of heralds based in the fire mountain Shikal) to assess three [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]] seats.		The [[Imperial Conclave]] chose during the Spring Equinox to avail themselves of [[Cities_of_the_Iron_Labyrinth#Metal_and_Stone\|an offer]] made by the ''[[Estavus\|Sovereign Lord of the City of Fire and Stone]]'' - to send the ''Architects of Iron and Stone'' (a guild of heralds based in the fire mountain Shikal) to assess three [[Bourse]] seats.

	At some expense, the Archmage of Autumn chose to send them to the [[Brilliant Star]] in [[Redoubt]], to the [[Vigilant Swan]] in [[Reikos]], and to the [[Pride of Ikka's Tears]] in [[Sermersuaq]]. After a season of examining and evaluating these seats, the Architects are ready to deliver their proposals as to how these seats might be improved.		At some expense, the Archmage of Autumn chose to send them to the [[Brilliant Star]] in [[Redoubt]], to the [[Vigilant Swan]] in [[Reikos]], and to the [[Pride of Ikka's Tears]] in [[Sermersuaq]]. After a season of examining and evaluating these seats, the Architects are ready to deliver their proposals as to how these seats might be improved.

Hailmur: /* Actual Ambition */

2025-05-08T12:51:15Z

Actual Ambition

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	<tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''Deep Shaft'''</td></tr>		<tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''Deep Shaft'''</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Type:'''Senate Motion (not a Commission)</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Type:''' Senate Motion (not a Commission)</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Location:''' Suaq Fount, Sermersuaq</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Location:''' Suaq Fount, Sermersuaq</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 250 thrones, six months</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 250 thrones, six months</td></tr>

Hailmur: /* Terrible Location */

2025-05-08T12:50:39Z

Terrible Location

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	The danger of invasion from [[Jotun]] or [[Thule]], or attack by creatures out of Tsirku has been driven home in recent years. The Assessor of Estavus joins its voice to that of ''Peter of Hintown'' and the architect Ana, in proposing the Empire fortify the mine. The proposal is that the Senate simply build the largest [[fortification]] they can, ringing the mine-workings with a solid curtain wall of white granite that is sunk deep into the walls of the glacier and with three massive watch-towers. The ''Bastion of the North'' would be large and impressive, a match for the [[Sermersuaq#Fortress of Kalant\|Fortress of Kalant]] and [[Sermersuaq#Olgafsdottishal\|Olgafsdottirshal]], and would certainly give pause to any barbarians or monsters seeking to attack Sermersuaq. It will, of course, be quite costly and without the [[Write_the_lines#Bringing_it_Home\|recent work]] done to provide roads and rest-stops for caravans going to and from the mine, it would be even ''more'' expensive.		The danger of invasion from [[Jotun]] or [[Thule]], or attack by creatures out of Tsirku has been driven home in recent years. The Assessor of Estavus joins its voice to that of ''Peter of Hintown'' and the architect Ana, in proposing the Empire fortify the mine. The proposal is that the Senate simply build the largest [[fortification]] they can, ringing the mine-workings with a solid curtain wall of white granite that is sunk deep into the walls of the glacier and with three massive watch-towers. The ''Bastion of the North'' would be large and impressive, a match for the [[Sermersuaq#Fortress of Kalant\|Fortress of Kalant]] and [[Sermersuaq#Olgafsdottishal\|Olgafsdottirshal]], and would certainly give pause to any barbarians or monsters seeking to attack Sermersuaq. It will, of course, be quite costly and without the [[Write_the_lines#Bringing_it_Home\|recent work]] done to provide roads and rest-stops for caravans going to and from the mine, it would be even ''more'' expensive.
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	<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: ~~LightBlue~~;">'''Attract mine workers'''~~</td><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">~~</td></tr>		<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td colspan="2" style="background-color:LightYellow;">'''Attract mine workers'''</td></tr>
	<tr><td>48 crowns</td><td>2 wains of mithril</td></tr>		<tr><td>48 crowns</td><td>2 wains of mithril</td></tr>
	<tr><td>112 crowns</td><td>4 wains of mithril</td></tr>		<tr><td>112 crowns</td><td>4 wains of mithril</td></tr>

Beeswax: /* Alabaster and Onyx Swans */

2025-03-07T13:12:07Z

Alabaster and Onyx Swans

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	* '''The Manse of the Lionsmith agree to provide magical defenders for the Vigilant Swan'''		* '''The Manse of the Lionsmith agree to provide magical defenders for the Vigilant Swan'''
	* '''They would require an amount of mithril and ~~liao~~, and the approval of the Imperial Senate'''		* '''They would require an amount of mithril and ilium, and the approval of the Imperial Senate'''
	Assessor Hedymarr finds it unlikely that the quarry will come under attack any time soon, but nonetheless it can see a suitably thematic way to provide some protection to it and its workers. The Fire Mountain of Shikal is home to many wonders, from immense lava forges to creatures that are composed entirely of unliving material and yet seem to live. Many of these creatures are heralds of Estavus, some are constructs similar to ''ushabti''. The Assessor proposes that the Empire secure the services of a group he calls the ''Manse of the Lionsmith'' to provide unsleeping guardians for the Vigilant Swan.		Assessor Hedymarr finds it unlikely that the quarry will come under attack any time soon, but nonetheless it can see a suitably thematic way to provide some protection to it and its workers. The Fire Mountain of Shikal is home to many wonders, from immense lava forges to creatures that are composed entirely of unliving material and yet seem to live. Many of these creatures are heralds of Estavus, some are constructs similar to ''ushabti''. The Assessor proposes that the Empire secure the services of a group he calls the ''Manse of the Lionsmith'' to provide unsleeping guardians for the Vigilant Swan.

Novemberalice at 11:23, 24 July 2024

2024-07-24T11:23:18Z

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	"Oh, don't worry about that," it said after a moment. "I've arranged ''new'' swans. And unlike these pointless animals, the swans I have in mind will actually be ''useful''!"</ic>		"Oh, don't worry about that," it said after a moment. "I've arranged ''new'' swans. And unlike these pointless animals, the swans I have in mind will actually be ''useful''!"</ic>
	<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Edmundo2303.jpg\|caption=Edmundo of Damakhan's forge, Archmage of Autumn\|align=left\|width=400}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Edmundo2303.jpg\|caption=Edmundo of Damakhan's forge, Archmage of Autumn\|align=left\|width=400}}</div>{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmrtfqBeR50}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The [[Imperial Conclave]] chose during the Spring Equinox to avail themselves of [[Cities_of_the_Iron_Labyrinth#Metal_and_Stone\|an offer]] made by the ''[[Estavus\|Sovereign Lord of the City of Fire and Stone]]'' - to send the ''Architects of Iron and Stone'' (a guild of heralds based in the fire mountain Shikal) to assess three [[Imperial Bourse]] seats.		The [[Imperial Conclave]] chose during the Spring Equinox to avail themselves of [[Cities_of_the_Iron_Labyrinth#Metal_and_Stone\|an offer]] made by the ''[[Estavus\|Sovereign Lord of the City of Fire and Stone]]'' - to send the ''Architects of Iron and Stone'' (a guild of heralds based in the fire mountain Shikal) to assess three [[Imperial Bourse]] seats.

Hailmur: /* Alabaster and Onyx Swans */

2024-07-23T22:03:35Z

Alabaster and Onyx Swans

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	<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''Swans of Alabaster and Onyx'''</tr>		<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''Swans of Alabaster and Onyx'''</tr>
	<tr><td>'''Commission Type:''' Bourse seat improvement</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Commission Type:''' Bourse seat improvement (Not a commission)</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Location:''' [[Reikos#Riverwatch\|Riverwatch]], Reikos</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Location:''' [[Reikos#Riverwatch\|Riverwatch]], Reikos</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 20 mithril, 20 ilium, 120 crowns, six months</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 20 mithril, 20 ilium, 120 crowns, six months</td></tr>
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	The ''Manse of the Lionsmith'' are prepared to undertake the work to provide defenders to the Vigilant Swan at any point over the next year. After the end of the Spring Equinox 387YE if work has not begun the opportunity is lost (although the Archmage of Autumn may be able to use their power of [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|Plenipotentiary]] to ask for it to be renegotiated).		The ''Manse of the Lionsmith'' are prepared to undertake the work to provide defenders to the Vigilant Swan at any point over the next year. After the end of the Spring Equinox 387YE if work has not begun the opportunity is lost (although the Archmage of Autumn may be able to use their power of [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|Plenipotentiary]] to ask for it to be renegotiated).

	===Expand the Quarry===		===Expand the Quarry===
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Dre at 14:00, 23 July 2024

2024-07-23T14:00:37Z

Hailmur: /* Timing */

2024-07-23T13:54:57Z

Timing

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	==Timing==		==Timing==
	* '''Most of these projects are not time sensitive; unless the situation changes significantly they remain available'''		* '''Most of these projects are not time sensitive; unless the situation changes significantly they remain available'''
	* '''The opportunities with the House of Fire and Flame, the Manse of the Lionsmith, and the Congery of Asphalt and Gneiss are available only until the end of the Spring Equinox ~~386YE~~'''		* '''The opportunities with the House of Fire and Flame, the Manse of the Lionsmith, and the Congery of Asphalt and Gneiss are available only until the end of the Spring Equinox 387YE'''
	The Architects of Iron and Stone have left plans for these modifications with the civil service, so there is no time pressure on either opportunity. As long as the situation does not significantly change, a future senate could take advantage of these offers. Only the opportunities involving other guilds from the City of Fire and Stone are restricted - the House of Fire and Flame, the Manse of the Lionsmith, and the Congerry of Asphalt and Gneiss will withdraw their offers if they have not been taken up by the start of the Spring Equinox 387YE.		The Architects of Iron and Stone have left plans for these modifications with the civil service, so there is no time pressure on either opportunity. As long as the situation does not significantly change, a future senate could take advantage of these offers. Only the opportunities involving other guilds from the City of Fire and Stone are restricted - the House of Fire and Flame, the Manse of the Lionsmith, and the Congerry of Asphalt and Gneiss will withdraw their offers if they have not been taken up by the start of the Spring Equinox 387YE.

Noserenda at 13:06, 23 July 2024

2024-07-23T13:06:45Z

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	"Oh, don't worry about that," it said after a moment. "I've arranged ''new'' swans. And unlike these pointless animals, the swans I have in mind will actually be ''useful''!"</ic>		"Oh, don't worry about that," it said after a moment. "I've arranged ''new'' swans. And unlike these pointless animals, the swans I have in mind will actually be ''useful''!"</ic>
	<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Edmundo2303.jpg\|caption=Edmundo of ~~Damakan~~'s forge, Archmage of Autumn\|align=left\|width=400}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Edmundo2303.jpg\|caption=Edmundo of Damakhan's forge, Archmage of Autumn\|align=left\|width=400}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The [[Imperial Conclave]] chose during the Spring Equinox to avail themselves of [[Cities_of_the_Iron_Labyrinth#Metal_and_Stone\|an offer]] made by the ''[[Estavus\|Sovereign Lord of the City of Fire and Stone]]'' - to send the ''Architects of Iron and Stone'' (a guild of heralds based in the fire mountain Shikal) to assess three [[Imperial Bourse]] seats.		The [[Imperial Conclave]] chose during the Spring Equinox to avail themselves of [[Cities_of_the_Iron_Labyrinth#Metal_and_Stone\|an offer]] made by the ''[[Estavus\|Sovereign Lord of the City of Fire and Stone]]'' - to send the ''Architects of Iron and Stone'' (a guild of heralds based in the fire mountain Shikal) to assess three [[Imperial Bourse]] seats.
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	''Izenbra'', the emissary of the ''Architects of Iron and Stone'' is a four-armed humanoid dressed from head to foot in shimmering green and crimson robes, with a full-face mask of translucent crystal that distorts its features. Both are impregnated with tempest jade, the better to protect it from the radiance that fills the mine, it informs the magicians of [[Urizen]]. Even with such defences it displays some trepidation about exploring its depths and after initial exposure describes the experience as "''deeply unpleasant''" - perhaps an understatement given how dangerous prolonged exposure to the radiance can be. It also expresses a great deal of interest in the [[Brilliant_Star#Splinterstars\|splinterstars]] formed by exposing tempest jade talismans to the mine's new radiance.		''Izenbra'', the emissary of the ''Architects of Iron and Stone'' is a four-armed humanoid dressed from head to foot in shimmering green and crimson robes, with a full-face mask of translucent crystal that distorts its features. Both are impregnated with tempest jade, the better to protect it from the radiance that fills the mine, it informs the magicians of [[Urizen]]. Even with such defences it displays some trepidation about exploring its depths and after initial exposure describes the experience as "''deeply unpleasant''" - perhaps an understatement given how dangerous prolonged exposure to the radiance can be. It also expresses a great deal of interest in the [[Brilliant_Star#Splinterstars\|splinterstars]] formed by exposing tempest jade talismans to the mine's new radiance.

	After several weeks, ~~Izendra~~ expresses further reservations. The Brilliant Star has only recently been [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Increase_Upkeep_of_Brilliant_Star\|expanded]] by the Imperial Senate. The radiance evoked by the twisted Day [[regio]] in its depths helps the miners locate veins of mithril ore swiftly and efficiently. There is only so much aid that the ''Architects of Iron and Stone'' will be able to offer here. Still, they are contracted to provide their services and they are consummate professionals, but off-the-record the crystal-masked herald believes the aid they can offer will be limited.		After several weeks, Izenbra expresses further reservations. The Brilliant Star has only recently been [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Increase_Upkeep_of_Brilliant_Star\|expanded]] by the Imperial Senate. The radiance evoked by the twisted Day [[regio]] in its depths helps the miners locate veins of mithril ore swiftly and efficiently. There is only so much aid that the ''Architects of Iron and Stone'' will be able to offer here. Still, they are contracted to provide their services and they are consummate professionals, but off-the-record the crystal-masked herald believes the aid they can offer will be limited.
	===Tempest Miners===		===Tempest Miners===
	* '''The Architect of the Crucible could have bespoke ushabti created to work the depths of the Brilliant Star'''		* '''The Architect of the Crucible could have bespoke ushabti created to work the depths of the Brilliant Star'''
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	<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Protects the Brilliant Star and prevents raids against the mithril it produces</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Protects the Brilliant Star and prevents raids against the mithril it produces</td></tr>
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	* '''~~Izembra~~ has outlined the creation of a tower carved into the mountain above the Brilliant Star'''		* '''Izenbra has outlined the creation of a tower carved into the mountain above the Brilliant Star'''
	* '''This would serve as barracks for a garrison to protect the mine, and the mithril it produces'''		* '''This would serve as barracks for a garrison to protect the mine, and the mithril it produces'''
	Izenbra also assesses the strategic position of the Brilliant Star, and notes that the biggest risk to the mine probably comes from the [[Grendel]] of the Broken Shore. While [[Redoubt#Tomari\|Tomari]] is protected from coastal assault by high cliffs and rugged terrain, if a Grendel force were to make landfall at [[Redoubt#Naris\|Naris]], raiders might target the mine or more likely the caravans that carry the mithril from its depths to where it can be used. Or even the [[Road_out_of_nowhere#Southern_Skyways\|skyways]] the Urizen are currently in the process of building. As the herald meditatively comments, getting the ore out of the ground is the easy part, and after that it is vulnerable right up until it is turned into something.		Izenbra also assesses the strategic position of the Brilliant Star, and notes that the biggest risk to the mine probably comes from the [[Grendel]] of the Broken Shore. While [[Redoubt#Tomari\|Tomari]] is protected from coastal assault by high cliffs and rugged terrain, if a Grendel force were to make landfall at [[Redoubt#Naris\|Naris]], raiders might target the mine or more likely the caravans that carry the mithril from its depths to where it can be used. Or even the [[Road_out_of_nowhere#Southern_Skyways\|skyways]] the Urizen are currently in the process of building. As the herald meditatively comments, getting the ore out of the ground is the easy part, and after that it is vulnerable right up until it is turned into something.
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	<tr><td>'''Location:''' [[Sermersuaq#Suaw_Fount\|Suaq Fount]], Sermersuaq</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Location:''' [[Sermersuaq#Suaw_Fount\|Suaq Fount]], Sermersuaq</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 180 white granite, and 67 thrones 4 crowns, two years</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 180 white granite, and 67 thrones 4 crowns, two years</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Upkeep:''' [[Fortification#Costs\|Standard]] (18 ~~THrones~~ each season</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Upkeep:''' [[Fortification#Costs\|Standard]] (18 Thrones each season</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Fortifies Suaq Fount, creating a rank two fortification; allows the seat holder to spend money recruiting additional workers; prevents raiders from impacting the production of the seat</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Fortifies Suaq Fount, creating a rank two fortification; allows the seat holder to spend money recruiting additional workers; prevents raiders from impacting the production of the seat</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Special:''' Estavus can be prevailed on to provide the labour for the fortification</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Special:''' Estavus can be prevailed on to provide the labour for the fortification</td></tr>
	</table></div>		</table></div>
	* '''Architect Noether presents plans for a fortification to protect the Pride of Ikka's Tears'''		* '''Architect Noether presents plans for a fortification to protect the Pride of Ikka's Tears'''
	* '''It can engage the services of the ''~~Congerry~~ of Asphalt and Gneiss'' to complete the construction in half the time'''		* '''It can engage the services of the ''Congeries of Asphalt and Gneiss'' to complete the construction in half the time'''
	The danger of invasion from [[Jotun]] or [[Thule]], or attack by creatures out of Tsirku has been driven home in recent years. The Assessor of Estavus joins its voice to that of ''Peter of Hintown'' and the architect Ana, in proposing the Empire fortify the mine. The proposal is that the Senate simply build the largest [[fortification]] they can, ringing the mine-workings with a solid curtain wall of white granite that is sunk deep into the walls of the glacier and with three massive watch-towers. The ''Bastion of the North'' would be large and impressive, a match for the [[Sermersuaq#Fortress of Kalant\|Fortress of Kalant]] and [[Sermersuaq#Olgafsdottishal\|Olgafsdottirshal]], and would certainly give pause to any barbarians or monsters seeking to attack Sermersuaq. It will, of course, be quite costly and without the [[Write_the_lines#Bringing_it_Home\|recent work]] done to provide roads and rest-stops for caravans going to and from the mine, it would be even ''more'' expensive.		The danger of invasion from [[Jotun]] or [[Thule]], or attack by creatures out of Tsirku has been driven home in recent years. The Assessor of Estavus joins its voice to that of ''Peter of Hintown'' and the architect Ana, in proposing the Empire fortify the mine. The proposal is that the Senate simply build the largest [[fortification]] they can, ringing the mine-workings with a solid curtain wall of white granite that is sunk deep into the walls of the glacier and with three massive watch-towers. The ''Bastion of the North'' would be large and impressive, a match for the [[Sermersuaq#Fortress of Kalant\|Fortress of Kalant]] and [[Sermersuaq#Olgafsdottishal\|Olgafsdottirshal]], and would certainly give pause to any barbarians or monsters seeking to attack Sermersuaq. It will, of course, be quite costly and without the [[Write_the_lines#Bringing_it_Home\|recent work]] done to provide roads and rest-stops for caravans going to and from the mine, it would be even ''more'' expensive.
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	It would require a garrison - easily recruited from the warriors of Sermersuaq - but it would provide significant benefits. Secure in the knowledge that they would be protected from the various threats of monsters and barbarians, it would be significantly easier to secure extra workers to operate the mine, provided the Bourse seat was prepared to pay for them. Once the fortification was complete they would gain the [[Pride_of_Ikka%27s_Tears#Powers\|power]] to recruit more workers to increase the amount of mithril the mine provided each season. They would also gain a new [[Pride_of_Ikka%27s_Tears#Responsibilities\|responsibility]] - to maintain and deal with any threats to the fortification.		It would require a garrison - easily recruited from the warriors of Sermersuaq - but it would provide significant benefits. Secure in the knowledge that they would be protected from the various threats of monsters and barbarians, it would be significantly easier to secure extra workers to operate the mine, provided the Bourse seat was prepared to pay for them. Once the fortification was complete they would gain the [[Pride_of_Ikka%27s_Tears#Powers\|power]] to recruit more workers to increase the amount of mithril the mine provided each season. They would also gain a new [[Pride_of_Ikka%27s_Tears#Responsibilities\|responsibility]] - to maintain and deal with any threats to the fortification.

	The garrison would focus on protecting the mine, but they would also bolster caravans going to and from the mine. As long as the Empire continued to control the Pride of Ikka's Tears there would be no interruption to the flow of mithril. As long as it was feasible for Imperial caravans to get out of Sermersuaq, the metal would continue to flow. It would be easy to arrange as long as the Empire controls regions of Sermersuaq linking to [[Hahnmark]], but there are other alternatives such as negotiation with the [[Thule]] of the [[Sermersuaq#Silver Peaks\|Silver Peaks]], or re-opening [[Sermersuaq#~~Pakanaan~~'s Pass\|~~Pakanaan~~'s Pass]]. Those are problems for the Empire. ('''OOC Note:''' In essence, as long as there was a route to the Empire that did not have to pass through hostile regions, the mithril would not be disrupted by an invasion without an opportunity to use the [[Sentinel Gate]] to stop it).		The garrison would focus on protecting the mine, but they would also bolster caravans going to and from the mine. As long as the Empire continued to control the Pride of Ikka's Tears there would be no interruption to the flow of mithril. As long as it was feasible for Imperial caravans to get out of Sermersuaq, the metal would continue to flow. It would be easy to arrange as long as the Empire controls regions of Sermersuaq linking to [[Hahnmark]], but there are other alternatives such as negotiation with the [[Thule]] of the [[Sermersuaq#Silver Peaks\|Silver Peaks]], or re-opening [[Sermersuaq#Pakaanan's Pass\|Pakaanan's Pass]]. Those are problems for the Empire. ('''OOC Note:''' In essence, as long as there was a route to the Empire that did not have to pass through hostile regions, the mithril would not be disrupted by an invasion without an opportunity to use the [[Sentinel Gate]] to stop it).

	===More Speed===		===More Speed===
	* '''Estavus is prepared to send her own heralds to help build the fortification'''		* '''Estavus is prepared to send her own heralds to help build the fortification'''
	* '''The decision lies with the Bourse holder'''		* '''The decision lies with the Bourse holder'''
	Architect Noether believes the Archmage is concerned about imminent threats - there are after all dangerous servants of [[Agramant\|Blood-on-the-Snow]] in the vicinity as well as a continuing breakdown in relations with the orcs of [[Otkodov]]. As such, they propose to liaise with the ''~~Congerry~~ of Asphalt and Gneiss'' - another guild of heralds in the City of Flame and Stone - to undertake the construction of the ''Bastion of the North''.		Architect Noether believes the Archmage is concerned about imminent threats - there are after all dangerous servants of [[Agramant\|Blood-on-the-Snow]] in the vicinity as well as a continuing breakdown in relations with the orcs of [[Otkodov]]. As such, they propose to liaise with the ''Congeries of Asphalt and Gneiss'' - another guild of heralds in the City of Flame and Stone - to undertake the construction of the ''Bastion of the North''.

	This will halve the labour cost (the Empire will still need to transport white granite to the site, so the costs will not be removed entirely), and halve the time it takes to construct the castle so that it will be finished in four seasons rather than eight. They will not do this for free however; they want 450 ingots in any combination of [[weltsilver]], [[orichalcum]], and [[green iron]] in return. To take advantage of this offer, the Bourse seat owner would ensure they had the materials to be delivered to the ''~~Congerry~~''. ('''OOC Note:''' The Bourse seat holder would make sure they had the materials in their inventory, and email [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk plot@profounddecisions.co.uk] to let us know you want to trigger the opportunity). The offer will remain open until the end of the Spring Equinox 387YE - after that if the Empire wants to take advantage of it they will need to negotiate with Estavus.		This will halve the labour cost (the Empire will still need to transport white granite to the site, so the costs will not be removed entirely), and halve the time it takes to construct the castle so that it will be finished in four seasons rather than eight. They will not do this for free however; they want 450 ingots in any combination of [[weltsilver]], [[orichalcum]], and [[green iron]] in return. To take advantage of this offer, the Bourse seat owner would ensure they had the materials to be delivered to the ''Congeries''. ('''OOC Note:''' The Bourse seat holder would make sure they had the materials in their inventory, and email [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk plot@profounddecisions.co.uk] to let us know you want to trigger the opportunity). The offer will remain open until the end of the Spring Equinox 387YE - after that if the Empire wants to take advantage of it they will need to negotiate with Estavus.

	If this opportunity were taken advantage of, however, it would ''not'' be possible to further speed up the construction by any means - it would be being built as fast as was physically possible. And there is one last restriction; the ''~~Congerry~~ of Asphalt and Gneiss'' will not work with the heralds of Adamant. If the [[Master of the Koboldi]] is [[Master_of_the_Koboldi#Commission_stone_construction\|commissioned to oversee the fortification]], this opportunity cannot be taken.		If this opportunity were taken advantage of, however, it would ''not'' be possible to further speed up the construction by any means - it would be being built as fast as was physically possible. And there is one last restriction; the ''Congeries of Asphalt and Gneiss'' will not work with the heralds of Adamant. If the [[Master of the Koboldi]] is [[Master_of_the_Koboldi#Commission_stone_construction\|commissioned to oversee the fortification]], this opportunity cannot be taken.

	===Actual Ambition===		===Actual Ambition===
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	==Timing==		==Timing==
	* '''Most of these projects are not time sensitive; unless the situation changes significantly they remain available'''		* '''Most of these projects are not time sensitive; unless the situation changes significantly they remain available'''
	* '''The opportunities with the House of Fire and Flame, the Manse of the Lionsmith, and the ~~Congery~~ of Asphalt and Gneiss are available only until the end of the Spring Equinox 387YE'''		* '''The opportunities with the House of Fire and Flame, the Manse of the Lionsmith, and the Congeries of Asphalt and Gneiss are available only until the end of the Spring Equinox 387YE'''
	The Architects of Iron and Stone have left plans for these modifications with the civil service, so there is no time pressure on either opportunity. As long as the situation does not significantly change, a future senate could take advantage of these offers. Only the opportunities involving other guilds from the City of Fire and Stone are restricted - the House of Fire and Flame, the Manse of the Lionsmith, and the ~~Congerry~~ of Asphalt and Gneiss will withdraw their offers if they have not been taken up by the start of the Spring Equinox 387YE.		The Architects of Iron and Stone have left plans for these modifications with the civil service, so there is no time pressure on either opportunity. As long as the situation does not significantly change, a future senate could take advantage of these offers. Only the opportunities involving other guilds from the City of Fire and Stone are restricted - the House of Fire and Flame, the Manse of the Lionsmith, and the Congeries of Asphalt and Gneiss will withdraw their offers if they have not been taken up by the start of the Spring Equinox 387YE.

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:386YE Summer]][[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:386YE Summer]][[Category:Recent History]]
	<ic>It was a glorious summer day as they stood on the shores of the lake, watching the swans drift serenely across its mirror-smooth surface. On the island, a lecture was taking place on the grass, just a little too far away to hear what was being discussed. The herald had not spoken for half an hour. Elijah wondered if it was, as he was, weighing up the terrible price that was being asked and trying to balance the importance of improving the ~~VIgilant~~ Swan against the terrible cost of losing the beauty and ~~tranquility~~ of the lake and its seminary.		<ic>It was a glorious summer day as they stood on the shores of the lake, watching the swans drift serenely across its mirror-smooth surface. On the island, a lecture was taking place on the grass, just a little too far away to hear what was being discussed. The herald had not spoken for half an hour. Elijah wondered if it was, as he was, weighing up the terrible price that was being asked and trying to balance the importance of improving the Vigilant Swan against the terrible cost of losing the beauty and tranquillity of the lake and its seminary.

	"It's too much," said the herald suddenly.		"It's too much," said the herald suddenly.
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	* '''Bespoke ushabti could be used to increase the mithril production of the mine by 3 wains each season'''		* '''Bespoke ushabti could be used to increase the mithril production of the mine by 3 wains each season'''
	* '''The ''Tower of Shield and Spear'' would protect the mithril from raids and theft'''		* '''The ''Tower of Shield and Spear'' would protect the mithril from raids and theft'''
	The [[Brilliant Star]] consists of a network of tunnels beneath the peaks of [[Redoubt#Tomari\|Tomari]] in [[Redoubt]]. Its walls once gleamed with a beautiful, soft radiance that inspires clarity of thought. Everything changed when [[Cold Sun]] [[Watercolours_in_the_rain#The_Star_Shining_Brightly\|attacked]], and now the tunnels are filled with a seeping black-green ~~luminesence~~ that twists and blinds those who are exposed to it for too long.		The [[Brilliant Star]] consists of a network of tunnels beneath the peaks of [[Redoubt#Tomari\|Tomari]] in [[Redoubt]]. Its walls once gleamed with a beautiful, soft radiance that inspires clarity of thought. Everything changed when [[Cold Sun]] [[Watercolours_in_the_rain#The_Star_Shining_Brightly\|attacked]], and now the tunnels are filled with a seeping black-green luminescence that twists and blinds those who are exposed to it for too long.

	''Izenbra'', the emissary of the ''Architects of Iron and Stone'' is a four-armed humanoid dressed from head to foot in shimmering green and crimson robes, with a full-face mask of translucent crystal that distorts its features. Both are impregnated with tempest jade, the better to protect it from the radiance that fills the mine, it informs the magicians of [[Urizen]]. Even with such defences it displays some trepidation about exploring its depths and after initial exposure describes the experience as "''deeply unpleasant''" - perhaps an understatement given how dangerous prolonged exposure to the radiance can be. It also expresses a great deal of interest in the [[Brilliant_Star#Splinterstars\|splinterstars]] formed by exposing tempest jade talismans to the mine's new radiance.		''Izenbra'', the emissary of the ''Architects of Iron and Stone'' is a four-armed humanoid dressed from head to foot in shimmering green and crimson robes, with a full-face mask of translucent crystal that distorts its features. Both are impregnated with tempest jade, the better to protect it from the radiance that fills the mine, it informs the magicians of [[Urizen]]. Even with such defences it displays some trepidation about exploring its depths and after initial exposure describes the experience as "''deeply unpleasant''" - perhaps an understatement given how dangerous prolonged exposure to the radiance can be. It also expresses a great deal of interest in the [[Brilliant_Star#Splinterstars\|splinterstars]] formed by exposing tempest jade talismans to the mine's new radiance.
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	===Tempest Miners===		===Tempest Miners===
	* '''The Architect of the Crucible could have bespoke ushabti created to work the depths of the Brilliant Star'''		* '''The Architect of the Crucible could have bespoke ushabti created to work the depths of the Brilliant Star'''
	* '''This would ~~incrase~~ the production of the mine by 3 wains each season as long as they kept their ''Miracle and Wonder'' power committed to the task'''		* '''This would increase the production of the mine by 3 wains each season as long as they kept their ''Miracle and Wonder'' power committed to the task'''
	During the initial assessment, Izenbra spends some time speaking to miners. One of the problems the mine has is that even with the additional funds provided by the Senate, mortal workers can only endure the light of the mines for so long. There are some simple ways to improve the situation by using overlapping shifts and the like, or improving the logistics of delivering tempest jade, but they would be "tweaks" that improve the safety of the miners rather than any concrete benefit to production.		During the initial assessment, Izenbra spends some time speaking to miners. One of the problems the mine has is that even with the additional funds provided by the Senate, mortal workers can only endure the light of the mines for so long. There are some simple ways to improve the situation by using overlapping shifts and the like, or improving the logistics of delivering tempest jade, but they would be "tweaks" that improve the safety of the miners rather than any concrete benefit to production.

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	The Architect of the Crucible has the capacity to [[Architect_of_the_Crucible#Miracle_And_Wonder\|order the creation]] of bespoke ushabti tailored to many different environments and situations. At the moment they are being used to support the restoration of Zenith, but they ''could'' be used instead to build ushabti suited to the Brilliant Star. Using tempest jade and weltsilver, the ushabti would be able to work tirelessly without risking blindness or sickness, and they would be able to operate with less supervision meaning that there would be less risk to a magician overseer. Indeed, the ''koboldi'' nest that lives at the Crucible seem quite excited by the possibility of helping to design such things and as soon as they become aware of the opportunity they start pestering the artisans with suggestions as to how best to go about it (although Izenbra and the servants of [[Adamant]] pointedly ignore one another). The money needed would come from that paid by the Senate to upkeep the mine.		The Architect of the Crucible has the capacity to [[Architect_of_the_Crucible#Miracle_And_Wonder\|order the creation]] of bespoke ushabti tailored to many different environments and situations. At the moment they are being used to support the restoration of Zenith, but they ''could'' be used instead to build ushabti suited to the Brilliant Star. Using tempest jade and weltsilver, the ushabti would be able to work tirelessly without risking blindness or sickness, and they would be able to operate with less supervision meaning that there would be less risk to a magician overseer. Indeed, the ''koboldi'' nest that lives at the Crucible seem quite excited by the possibility of helping to design such things and as soon as they become aware of the opportunity they start pestering the artisans with suggestions as to how best to go about it (although Izenbra and the servants of [[Adamant]] pointedly ignore one another). The money needed would come from that paid by the Senate to upkeep the mine.

	Creating these specialised ushabti would require the Architect to shift the focus of the Crucible of Fate. Instead of being able to name a different Urizeni each season to receive specialist ushabti, they would concentrate on the Brilliant Star. This would increase the ~~mithri~~ output of the mine by 3 wains in the following season. To use this ability, the Architect of the Crucible would simply email [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk plot@profounddecisions.co.uk] and indicate they plan to start supporting the Brilliant Star. Rather than having to do this each season, the Crucible would continue building tempest jade ushabti until the Architect of the Crucible changed their mind again and named a character whose personal resource they wished to support.		Creating these specialised ushabti would require the Architect to shift the focus of the Crucible of Fate. Instead of being able to name a different Urizeni each season to receive specialist ushabti, they would concentrate on the Brilliant Star. This would increase the mithril output of the mine by 3 wains in the following season. To use this ability, the Architect of the Crucible would simply email [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk plot@profounddecisions.co.uk] and indicate they plan to start supporting the Brilliant Star. Rather than having to do this each season, the Crucible would continue building tempest jade ushabti until the Architect of the Crucible changed their mind again and named a character whose personal resource they wished to support.
	===Mountain Door===		===Mountain Door===
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	* '''Architect Noether presents plans for a fortification to protect the Pride of Ikka's Tears'''		* '''Architect Noether presents plans for a fortification to protect the Pride of Ikka's Tears'''
	* '''It can engage the services of the ''Congerry of Asphalt and Gneiss'' to complete the construction in half the time'''		* '''It can engage the services of the ''Congerry of Asphalt and Gneiss'' to complete the construction in half the time'''
	The danger of invasion from [[Jotun]] or [[Thule]], or attack by creatures out of Tsirku has been driven home in recent years.The Assessor of Estavus joins its voice to that of ''Peter of Hintown'' and the architect Ana, in proposing the Empire fortify the mine. The proposal is that the Senate simply build the largest [[fortification]] they can, ringing the mine-workings with a solid curtain wall of white granite that is sunk deep into the walls of the glacier and with three massive watch-towers. The ''Bastion of the North'' would be large and impressive, a match for the [[Sermersuaq#Fortress of Kalant\|Fortress of Kalant]] and [[Sermersuaq#Olgafsdottishal\|Olgafsdottirshal]], and would certainly give pause to any barbarians or monsters seeking to attack Sermersuaq. It will, of course, be quite costly and without the [[Write_the_lines#Bringing_it_Home\|recent work]] done to provide roads and rest-stops for caravans going to and from the mine, it would be even ''more'' expensive.		The danger of invasion from [[Jotun]] or [[Thule]], or attack by creatures out of Tsirku has been driven home in recent years. The Assessor of Estavus joins its voice to that of ''Peter of Hintown'' and the architect Ana, in proposing the Empire fortify the mine. The proposal is that the Senate simply build the largest [[fortification]] they can, ringing the mine-workings with a solid curtain wall of white granite that is sunk deep into the walls of the glacier and with three massive watch-towers. The ''Bastion of the North'' would be large and impressive, a match for the [[Sermersuaq#Fortress of Kalant\|Fortress of Kalant]] and [[Sermersuaq#Olgafsdottishal\|Olgafsdottirshal]], and would certainly give pause to any barbarians or monsters seeking to attack Sermersuaq. It will, of course, be quite costly and without the [[Write_the_lines#Bringing_it_Home\|recent work]] done to provide roads and rest-stops for caravans going to and from the mine, it would be even ''more'' expensive.
	<div style="width: 400px; float: right; clear: right; margin-left:10px;">		<div style="width: 400px; float: right; clear: right; margin-left:10px;">
	<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''Attract mine workers'''</td><td style="background-color: LightBlue;"></td></tr>		<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''Attract mine workers'''</td><td style="background-color: LightBlue;"></td></tr>
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	* '''Estavus is prepared to send her own heralds to help build the fortification'''		* '''Estavus is prepared to send her own heralds to help build the fortification'''
	* '''The decision lies with the Bourse holder'''		* '''The decision lies with the Bourse holder'''
	Architect Noether believes the Archmage is concerned about imminent threats - there are after all dangerous servants of [[Agramant\|Blood-on-the-Snow]] in the vicinity as well as a continuing breakdown in relations with the orcs of [[Otkodov]]. As such, they propose to ~~liase~~ with the ''~~Congery~~ of Asphalt and Gneiss'' - another guild of heralds in the City of Flame and Stone - to undertake the construction of the ''Bastion of the North''.		Architect Noether believes the Archmage is concerned about imminent threats - there are after all dangerous servants of [[Agramant\|Blood-on-the-Snow]] in the vicinity as well as a continuing breakdown in relations with the orcs of [[Otkodov]]. As such, they propose to liaise with the ''Congerry of Asphalt and Gneiss'' - another guild of heralds in the City of Flame and Stone - to undertake the construction of the ''Bastion of the North''.

	This will halve the labour cost (the Empire will still need to transport white granite to the site, so the costs will not be removed entirely), and halve the time it takes to construct the castle so that it will be finished in four seasons rather than eight. They will not do this for free however; they want 450 ingots in any combination of [[weltsilver]], [[orichalcum]], and [[green iron]] in return. To take advantage of this offer, the Bourse seat owner would ensure they had the materials to be delivered to the ''Congerry''. ('''OOC Note:''' The Bourse seat holder would make sure they had the materials in their inventory, and email [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk plot@profounddecisions.co.uk] to let us know you want to trigger the opportunity). The offer will remain open until the end of the Spring Equinox 387YE - after that if the Empire wants to take advantage of it they will need to negotiate with Estavus.		This will halve the labour cost (the Empire will still need to transport white granite to the site, so the costs will not be removed entirely), and halve the time it takes to construct the castle so that it will be finished in four seasons rather than eight. They will not do this for free however; they want 450 ingots in any combination of [[weltsilver]], [[orichalcum]], and [[green iron]] in return. To take advantage of this offer, the Bourse seat owner would ensure they had the materials to be delivered to the ''Congerry''. ('''OOC Note:''' The Bourse seat holder would make sure they had the materials in their inventory, and email [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk plot@profounddecisions.co.uk] to let us know you want to trigger the opportunity). The offer will remain open until the end of the Spring Equinox 387YE - after that if the Empire wants to take advantage of it they will need to negotiate with Estavus.
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	* '''Most of these projects are not time sensitive; unless the situation changes significantly they remain available'''		* '''Most of these projects are not time sensitive; unless the situation changes significantly they remain available'''
	* '''The opportunities with the House of Fire and Flame, the Manse of the Lionsmith, and the Congery of Asphalt and Gneiss are available only until the end of the Spring Equinox 386YE'''		* '''The opportunities with the House of Fire and Flame, the Manse of the Lionsmith, and the Congery of Asphalt and Gneiss are available only until the end of the Spring Equinox 386YE'''
	The Architects of ~~IRon~~ and Stone have left plans for these modifications with the civil service, so there is no time pressure on either opportunity. As long as the situation does not significantly change, a future senate could take advantage of these offers. Only the opportunities involving other guilds from the City of Fire and Stone are restricted - the House of Fire and Flame, the Manse of the Lionsmith, and the ~~Congery~~ of Asphalt and Gneiss will withdraw their offers if they have not been taken up by the start of the Spring Equinox 387YE.		The Architects of Iron and Stone have left plans for these modifications with the civil service, so there is no time pressure on either opportunity. As long as the situation does not significantly change, a future senate could take advantage of these offers. Only the opportunities involving other guilds from the City of Fire and Stone are restricted - the House of Fire and Flame, the Manse of the Lionsmith, and the Congerry of Asphalt and Gneiss will withdraw their offers if they have not been taken up by the start of the Spring Equinox 387YE.