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	As near as can be ascertained, he is engaged in some sort of audit on behalf of his mistress - speaking to those who produce and increase the wealth of the Empire about topics related to their work - and their politics.		As near as can be ascertained, he is engaged in some sort of audit on behalf of his mistress - speaking to those who produce and increase the wealth of the Empire about topics related to their work - and their politics.

	There is some consternation about this in certain quarters - as a powerful herald, Reed should not be able to enter the mortal world unless the eternal he represents has received [[Amity and enmity\|amity]] from the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] (she hasn't) ... unless invited with ritual magic by an Imperial citizen. Surely no loyal citizen would flaunt the will of the Conclave by arranging such an invitation?		There is some consternation about this in certain quarters - as a powerful herald, Reed should not be able to enter the mortal world unless the eternal he represents has received [[Amity and enmity\|amity]] from the [[Conclave]] (she hasn't) ... unless invited with ritual magic by an Imperial citizen. Surely no loyal citizen would flaunt the will of the Conclave by arranging such an invitation?

	After many weeks actively moving around the Empire, Reed makes a brief appearance at Anvil where he leaves this message for the gathering Conclave before returning to the Autumn realm.		After many weeks actively moving around the Empire, Reed makes a brief appearance at Anvil where he leaves this message for the gathering Conclave before returning to the Autumn realm.

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	One such herald is Reed, the Reckoner of Hours. During the last three months, this powerful ''genie'' has been visibly active in the mortal world, within the Empire.		One such herald is Reed, the Reckoner of Hours. During the last three months, this powerful ''genie'' has been visibly active in the mortal world, within the Empire.

	The herald has been spotted discussing business with silversmiths in [[Temeschwar]], and printers in [[Tassato]]; taking [[The Brass Coast culture and customs#Syrah\|syrah]] with the mistress of a [[Feroz]] [[The_Brass_Coast_economic_interests#Paradours\|paradour]]; counting planks stacked on the docks of the [[Madruga#Atalaya\|Atalyan]] shipyard; discussing distribution practices with employees of the [[Tassato#The_Imperial_Mint\|Imperial Mint]]; principles of best practice with auctioneers from the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]]; asking questions about the availability of medicinal herbs with [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] [[Imperial_Orcs_economic_interests#Bonesetters\|bonesetters]]; observing a [[Wintermark]] forge from sunrise to sunset without speaking more than a few words to the hard-working smiths; visiting several [[Navarr\|Navarri]] [[wayhouse\|wayhouses]] and enquiring about the methods of the [[Navarr\|Navarri]] [[Navarr_economic_interests#Brokers\|brokers]]; evaluating the price of grain, beets, and beer with canny [[the Marches\|Marcher]] merchants; the cost of transporting metal ore with gruff [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Varushka economic interests\|wagon-raiders]]; and debating the aging of wine with [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[seneschal\|seneschals]]. He has even been reported having a heated argument with a few suspicious [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[Benefactor\|benefactors]]. Nobody ever sees him in transit; and scattered somewhat unreliable reports place him outside a theatre in [[Sarvos]] on one night, and engaged in deep conversation with a [[Imperial_Orcs_territories#The_Winter_Sun\|Winter Sun]] [[orc]] in [[Bregasland]] the next.		The herald has been spotted discussing business with silversmiths in [[Temeschwar]], and printers in [[Tassato]]; taking [[The Brass Coast culture and customs#Syrah\|syrah]] with the mistress of a [[Feroz]] [[The_Brass_Coast_economic_interests#Paradours\|paradour]]; counting planks stacked on the docks of the [[Madruga#Atalaya\|Atalyan]] shipyard; discussing distribution practices with employees of the [[Tassato#The_Imperial_Mint\|Imperial Mint]]; principles of best practice with auctioneers from the [[Bourse]]; asking questions about the availability of medicinal herbs with [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] [[Imperial_Orcs_economic_interests#Bonesetters\|bonesetters]]; observing a [[Wintermark]] forge from sunrise to sunset without speaking more than a few words to the hard-working smiths; visiting several [[Navarr\|Navarri]] [[wayhouse\|wayhouses]] and enquiring about the methods of the [[Navarr\|Navarri]] [[Navarr_economic_interests#Brokers\|brokers]]; evaluating the price of grain, beets, and beer with canny [[the Marches\|Marcher]] merchants; the cost of transporting metal ore with gruff [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Varushka economic interests\|wagon-raiders]]; and debating the aging of wine with [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[seneschal\|seneschals]]. He has even been reported having a heated argument with a few suspicious [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[Benefactor\|benefactors]]. Nobody ever sees him in transit; and scattered somewhat unreliable reports place him outside a theatre in [[Sarvos]] on one night, and engaged in deep conversation with a [[Imperial_Orcs_territories#The_Winter_Sun\|Winter Sun]] [[orc]] in [[Bregasland]] the next.

	As near as can be ascertained, he is engaged in some sort of audit on behalf of his mistress - speaking to those who produce and increase the wealth of the Empire about topics related to their work - and their politics.		As near as can be ascertained, he is engaged in some sort of audit on behalf of his mistress - speaking to those who produce and increase the wealth of the Empire about topics related to their work - and their politics.

Twiggy at 14:57, 29 September 2025

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	One such herald is Reed, the Reckoner of Hours. During the last three months, this powerful ''genie'' has been visibly active in the mortal world, within the Empire.		One such herald is Reed, the Reckoner of Hours. During the last three months, this powerful ''genie'' has been visibly active in the mortal world, within the Empire.

	The herald has been spotted discussing business with silversmiths in [[Temeschwar]], and printers in [[Tassato]]; taking [[The Brass Coast culture and customs#Syrah\|syrah]] with the mistress of a [[Feroz]] [[The_Brass_Coast_economic_interests#Paradours\|paradour]]; counting planks stacked on the docks of the [[Madruga#Atalaya\|Atalyan]] shipyard; discussing distribution practices with employees of the [[Tassato#The_Imperial_Mint\|Imperial Mint]]; principles of best practice with auctioneers from the [[Imperial Bourse]]; asking questions about the availability of medicinal herbs with [[Imperial Orcs\|~~imperial orc~~]] [[Imperial_Orcs_economic_interests#Bonesetters\|bonesetters]]; observing a [[Wintermark]] forge from sunrise to sunset without speaking more than a few words to the hard-working smiths; visiting several [[Navarr\|Navarri]] [[wayhouse\|wayhouses]] and enquiring about the methods of the [[Navarr\|Navarri]] [[Navarr_economic_interests#Brokers\|brokers]]; evaluating the price of grain, beets, and beer with canny [[the Marches\|Marcher]] merchants; the cost of transporting metal ore with gruff [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Varushka economic interests\|wagon-raiders]]; and debating the aging of wine with [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[seneschal\|seneschals]]. He has even been reported having a heated argument with a few suspicious [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[Benefactor\|benefactors]]. Nobody ever sees him in transit; and scattered somewhat unreliable reports place him outside a theatre in [[Sarvos]] on one night, and engaged in deep conversation with a [[Imperial_Orcs_territories#The_Winter_Sun\|Winter Sun]] [[orc]] in [[Bregasland]] the next.		The herald has been spotted discussing business with silversmiths in [[Temeschwar]], and printers in [[Tassato]]; taking [[The Brass Coast culture and customs#Syrah\|syrah]] with the mistress of a [[Feroz]] [[The_Brass_Coast_economic_interests#Paradours\|paradour]]; counting planks stacked on the docks of the [[Madruga#Atalaya\|Atalyan]] shipyard; discussing distribution practices with employees of the [[Tassato#The_Imperial_Mint\|Imperial Mint]]; principles of best practice with auctioneers from the [[Imperial Bourse]]; asking questions about the availability of medicinal herbs with [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] [[Imperial_Orcs_economic_interests#Bonesetters\|bonesetters]]; observing a [[Wintermark]] forge from sunrise to sunset without speaking more than a few words to the hard-working smiths; visiting several [[Navarr\|Navarri]] [[wayhouse\|wayhouses]] and enquiring about the methods of the [[Navarr\|Navarri]] [[Navarr_economic_interests#Brokers\|brokers]]; evaluating the price of grain, beets, and beer with canny [[the Marches\|Marcher]] merchants; the cost of transporting metal ore with gruff [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Varushka economic interests\|wagon-raiders]]; and debating the aging of wine with [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[seneschal\|seneschals]]. He has even been reported having a heated argument with a few suspicious [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[Benefactor\|benefactors]]. Nobody ever sees him in transit; and scattered somewhat unreliable reports place him outside a theatre in [[Sarvos]] on one night, and engaged in deep conversation with a [[Imperial_Orcs_territories#The_Winter_Sun\|Winter Sun]] [[orc]] in [[Bregasland]] the next.

	As near as can be ascertained, he is engaged in some sort of audit on behalf of his mistress - speaking to those who produce and increase the wealth of the Empire about topics related to their work - and their politics.		As near as can be ascertained, he is engaged in some sort of audit on behalf of his mistress - speaking to those who produce and increase the wealth of the Empire about topics related to their work - and their politics.

Twiggy at 01:17, 18 July 2025

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	"Not the fields." Robin replied, shaking his head. "He said he wanted to count the grain. I think... I think he's counting the stalks."		"Not the fields." Robin replied, shaking his head. "He said he wanted to count the grain. I think... I think he's counting the stalks."

	Matilda snorted in derision. She stared at him and wondered what had ~~comes~~ of his wits. If only having a beard made you wise. "What d'you swallow that for, ya daft sod?" she challenged him.		Matilda snorted in derision. She stared at him and wondered what had come of his wits. If only having a beard made you wise. "What d'you swallow that for, ya daft sod?" she challenged him.

	Robin shrugged, and spread his hands. "He was civil and spoke proper, like the friar does. And he promised he wouldn't be no trouble."		Robin shrugged, and spread his hands. "He was civil and spoke proper, like the friar does. And he promised he wouldn't be no trouble."
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	One such herald is Reed, the Reckoner of Hours. During the last three months, this powerful ''genie'' has been visibly active in the mortal world, within the Empire.		One such herald is Reed, the Reckoner of Hours. During the last three months, this powerful ''genie'' has been visibly active in the mortal world, within the Empire.

	The herald has been spotted discussing business with silversmiths in [[Temeschwar]], and printers in [[Tassato]]; taking [[The Brass Coast culture and customs#Syrah\|syrah]] with the mistress of a [[Feroz]] [[The_Brass_Coast_economic_interests#Paradours\|paradour]]; counting planks stacked on the docks of the [[Madruga#Atalaya\|Atalyan]] shipyard; discussing distribution practices with employees of the [[Tassato#The_Imperial_Mint\|Imperial Mint]]; principles of best practice with auctioneers from the [[Imperial Bourse]]; asking questions about the availability of medicinal herbs with [[Imperial Orcs\|imperial orc]] [[Imperial_Orcs_economic_interests#Bonesetters\|bonesetters]]; observing a [[Wintermark]] forge from sunrise to sunset without speaking more than a few words to the hard-working smiths; visiting several [[Navarr\|Navarri]] [[wayhouse\|wayhouses]] and enquiring about the methods of the [[Navarr\|Navarri]] [[Navarr_economic_interests#Brokers\|brokers]]; ~~evalutaing~~ the price of grain, beets, and beer with canny [[the Marches\|Marcher]] merchants; the cost of transporting metal ore with gruff [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Varushka economic interests\|wagon-raiders]]; and debating the aging of ~~fine~~ with [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[seneschal\|seneschals]]. He has even been reported having a heated argument with a few suspicious [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[Benefactor\|benefactors]]. Nobody ever sees him in transit; and scattered somewhat unreliable reports place him outside a theatre in [[Sarvos]] on one night, and engaged in deep conversation with a [[Imperial_Orcs_territories#The_Winter_Sun\|Winter Sun]] [[orc]] in [[Bregasland]] the next.		The herald has been spotted discussing business with silversmiths in [[Temeschwar]], and printers in [[Tassato]]; taking [[The Brass Coast culture and customs#Syrah\|syrah]] with the mistress of a [[Feroz]] [[The_Brass_Coast_economic_interests#Paradours\|paradour]]; counting planks stacked on the docks of the [[Madruga#Atalaya\|Atalyan]] shipyard; discussing distribution practices with employees of the [[Tassato#The_Imperial_Mint\|Imperial Mint]]; principles of best practice with auctioneers from the [[Imperial Bourse]]; asking questions about the availability of medicinal herbs with [[Imperial Orcs\|imperial orc]] [[Imperial_Orcs_economic_interests#Bonesetters\|bonesetters]]; observing a [[Wintermark]] forge from sunrise to sunset without speaking more than a few words to the hard-working smiths; visiting several [[Navarr\|Navarri]] [[wayhouse\|wayhouses]] and enquiring about the methods of the [[Navarr\|Navarri]] [[Navarr_economic_interests#Brokers\|brokers]]; evaluating the price of grain, beets, and beer with canny [[the Marches\|Marcher]] merchants; the cost of transporting metal ore with gruff [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Varushka economic interests\|wagon-raiders]]; and debating the aging of wine with [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[seneschal\|seneschals]]. He has even been reported having a heated argument with a few suspicious [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[Benefactor\|benefactors]]. Nobody ever sees him in transit; and scattered somewhat unreliable reports place him outside a theatre in [[Sarvos]] on one night, and engaged in deep conversation with a [[Imperial_Orcs_territories#The_Winter_Sun\|Winter Sun]] [[orc]] in [[Bregasland]] the next.

	As near as can be ascertained, he is engaged in some sort of audit on behalf of his mistress - speaking to those who produce and increase the wealth of the Empire about topics related to their work - and their politics.		As near as can be ascertained, he is engaged in some sort of audit on behalf of his mistress - speaking to those who produce and increase the wealth of the Empire about topics related to their work - and their politics.

Twiggy at 15:35, 13 July 2025

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	One such herald is Reed, the Reckoner of Hours. During the last three months, this powerful ''genie'' has been visibly active in the mortal world, within the Empire.		One such herald is Reed, the Reckoner of Hours. During the last three months, this powerful ''genie'' has been visibly active in the mortal world, within the Empire.

	The herald has been spotted discussing business with silversmiths in [[Temeschwar]], and printers in [[Tassato]]; taking [[The Brass Coast culture and customs#Syrah\|syrah]] with the mistress of a [[Feroz]] [[The_Brass_Coast_economic_interests#Paradours\|paradour]]; counting planks stacked on the docks of the [[Madruga#Atalaya\|Atalyan]] shipyard; discussing distribution practices with employees of the [[Tassato#The_Imperial_Mint\|Imperial Mint]]; principles of best practice with auctioneers from the [[Imperial Bourse]]; asking questions about the availability of medicinal herbs with [[Imperial Orcs\|imperial orc]] [[Imperial_Orcs_economic_interests#Bonesetters\|bonesetters]]; observing a [[Wintermark]] forge from sunrise to sunset without speaking more than a few words to the hard-working smiths; visiting several [[Navarr\|Navarri]] [[wayhouse\|wayhouses]] and enquiring about the methods of the [[Navarr\|Navarri]] [[Navarr_economic_interests#Brokers\|brokers]]; evalutaing the price of grain, beets, and beer with canny [[the Marches\|Marcher]] merchants; the cost of transporting metal ore with gruff [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Varushka economic interests\|wagon-raiders]]; and debating the aging of fine ~~with~~ with [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[seneschal\|seneschals]]. He has even been reported having a heated argument with a few suspicious [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[Benefactor\|benefactors]]. Nobody ever sees him in transit; and scattered somewhat unreliable reports place him outside a theatre in [[Sarvos]] on one night, and engaged in deep conversation with a [[Imperial_Orcs_territories#The_Winter_Sun\|Winter Sun]] [[orc]] in [[Bregasland]] the next.		The herald has been spotted discussing business with silversmiths in [[Temeschwar]], and printers in [[Tassato]]; taking [[The Brass Coast culture and customs#Syrah\|syrah]] with the mistress of a [[Feroz]] [[The_Brass_Coast_economic_interests#Paradours\|paradour]]; counting planks stacked on the docks of the [[Madruga#Atalaya\|Atalyan]] shipyard; discussing distribution practices with employees of the [[Tassato#The_Imperial_Mint\|Imperial Mint]]; principles of best practice with auctioneers from the [[Imperial Bourse]]; asking questions about the availability of medicinal herbs with [[Imperial Orcs\|imperial orc]] [[Imperial_Orcs_economic_interests#Bonesetters\|bonesetters]]; observing a [[Wintermark]] forge from sunrise to sunset without speaking more than a few words to the hard-working smiths; visiting several [[Navarr\|Navarri]] [[wayhouse\|wayhouses]] and enquiring about the methods of the [[Navarr\|Navarri]] [[Navarr_economic_interests#Brokers\|brokers]]; evalutaing the price of grain, beets, and beer with canny [[the Marches\|Marcher]] merchants; the cost of transporting metal ore with gruff [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Varushka economic interests\|wagon-raiders]]; and debating the aging of fine with [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[seneschal\|seneschals]]. He has even been reported having a heated argument with a few suspicious [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[Benefactor\|benefactors]]. Nobody ever sees him in transit; and scattered somewhat unreliable reports place him outside a theatre in [[Sarvos]] on one night, and engaged in deep conversation with a [[Imperial_Orcs_territories#The_Winter_Sun\|Winter Sun]] [[orc]] in [[Bregasland]] the next.

	As near as can be ascertained, he is engaged in some sort of audit on behalf of his mistress - speaking to those who produce and increase the wealth of the Empire about topics related to their work - and their politics.		As near as can be ascertained, he is engaged in some sort of audit on behalf of his mistress - speaking to those who produce and increase the wealth of the Empire about topics related to their work - and their politics.

Rafferty at 16:04, 3 November 2019

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:379YE]][[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:379YE Autumn]][[Category:Recent History]]
	<ic>Matilda stared at the strange creature stood by the side of the field. It was dressed in fine red robes, with a turban on its head so that it looked like it could have came from somewhere in the Brass Coast, but any thought that it might be a citizen of the Empire was dispelled the moment you saw its face. Its skin a riot of gleaming metallic colours, it was clearly not human, nor any lineage Matilda had ever heard of. It was definitely from foreign parts and the sooner it went back there the better in Matilda's opinion.		<ic>Matilda stared at the strange creature stood by the side of the field. It was dressed in fine red robes, with a turban on its head so that it looked like it could have came from somewhere in the Brass Coast, but any thought that it might be a citizen of the Empire was dispelled the moment you saw its face. Its skin a riot of gleaming metallic colours, it was clearly not human, nor any lineage Matilda had ever heard of. It was definitely from foreign parts and the sooner it went back there the better in Matilda's opinion.

Rafferty at 14:56, 1 November 2018

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:379YE]][[Category:Recent History~~]][[Category: Autumn Equinox 379YE~~]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:379YE]][[Category:Recent History]]
	<ic>Matilda stared at the strange creature stood by the side of the field. It was dressed in fine red robes, with a turban on its head so that it looked like it could have came from somewhere in the Brass Coast, but any thought that it might be a citizen of the Empire was dispelled the moment you saw its face. Its skin a riot of gleaming metallic colours, it was clearly not human, nor any lineage Matilda had ever heard of. It was definitely from foreign parts and the sooner it went back there the better in Matilda's opinion.		<ic>Matilda stared at the strange creature stood by the side of the field. It was dressed in fine red robes, with a turban on its head so that it looked like it could have came from somewhere in the Brass Coast, but any thought that it might be a citizen of the Empire was dispelled the moment you saw its face. Its skin a riot of gleaming metallic colours, it was clearly not human, nor any lineage Matilda had ever heard of. It was definitely from foreign parts and the sooner it went back there the better in Matilda's opinion.

Rafferty at 10:34, 1 November 2018

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			[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:379YE]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category: Autumn Equinox 379YE]]
	<ic>Matilda stared at the strange creature stood by the side of the field. It was dressed in fine red robes, with a turban on its head so that it looked like it could have came from somewhere in the Brass Coast, but any thought that it might be a citizen of the Empire was dispelled the moment you saw its face. Its skin a riot of gleaming metallic colours, it was clearly not human, nor any lineage Matilda had ever heard of. It was definitely from foreign parts and the sooner it went back there the better in Matilda's opinion.		<ic>Matilda stared at the strange creature stood by the side of the field. It was dressed in fine red robes, with a turban on its head so that it looked like it could have came from somewhere in the Brass Coast, but any thought that it might be a citizen of the Empire was dispelled the moment you saw its face. Its skin a riot of gleaming metallic colours, it was clearly not human, nor any lineage Matilda had ever heard of. It was definitely from foreign parts and the sooner it went back there the better in Matilda's opinion.

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	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	Reed received amity from a Declaration of the Conclave, and used the opportunity to address the assembled magicians. Following his address, the conclave returned him to a neutral status using the [[Declaration#Declaration_of_Neutrality\|Declaration of Neutrality]].		Reed received amity from a Declaration of the Conclave, and used the opportunity to address the assembled magicians. Following his address, the conclave returned him to a neutral status using the [[Declaration#Declaration_of_Neutrality\|Declaration of Neutrality]].
	~~[[Category:History]]~~
	~~[[Category:Recent History]]~~
	~~[[Category:379YE]]~~

Rafferty: /* Significance */

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Significance

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	While this is a somewhat peculiar way of doing things, it is scrupulously within the word and spirit of the rules related to the Conclave - it appears that Reed is being extremely careful to follow Imperial protocol as closely as possible.		While this is a somewhat peculiar way of doing things, it is scrupulously within the word and spirit of the rules related to the Conclave - it appears that Reed is being extremely careful to follow Imperial protocol as closely as possible.
			==Resolution==
			Reed received amity from a Declaration of the Conclave, and used the opportunity to address the assembled magicians. Following his address, the conclave returned him to a neutral status using the [[Declaration#Declaration_of_Neutrality\|Declaration of Neutrality]].
	[[Category:History]]		[[Category:History]]
	[[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Recent History]]
	[[Category:379YE]]		[[Category:379YE]]

Rafferty: /* Overview */

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Overview

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	One such herald is Reed, the Reckoner of Hours. During the last three months, this powerful ''genie'' has been visibly active in the mortal world, within the Empire.		One such herald is Reed, the Reckoner of Hours. During the last three months, this powerful ''genie'' has been visibly active in the mortal world, within the Empire.

	The herald has been spotted discussing business with silversmiths in [[Temeschwar]], and printers in [[Tassato]]; taking [[The Brass Coast culture and customs#Syrah\|syrah]] with the mistress of a [[Feroz]] [[The_Brass_Coast_economic_interests#Paradours\|paradour]]; counting planks stacked on the docks of the [[Madruga#Atalaya\|Atalyan]] shipyard; discussing distribution practices with employees of the [[Tassato#The_Imperial_Mint\|Imperial Mint]]; principles of best practice with auctioneers from the [[Imperial Bourse]]; asking questions about the availability of medicinal herbs with [[Imperial Orcs\|imperial orc]] [[~~Imperial Orcs economic concerns~~#Bonesetters\|bonesetters]]; observing a [[Wintermark]] forge from sunrise to sunset without speaking more than a few words to the hard-working smiths; visiting several [[Navarr\|Navarri]] [[wayhouse\|wayhouses]] and enquiring about the methods of the [[Navarr\|Navarri]] [[~~Navarr economic concerns~~#~~Mediators~~\|~~mediators~~]]; evalutaing the price of grain, beets, and beer with canny [[the Marches\|Marcher]] merchants; the cost of transporting metal ore with gruff [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Varushka economic interests\|wagon-raiders]]; and debating the aging of fine with with [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[seneschal\|seneschals]]. He has even been reported having a heated argument with a few suspicious [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[~~Highguard economic concerns#Benefactors~~\|benefactors]]. Nobody ever sees him in transit; and scattered somewhat unreliable reports place him outside a theatre in [[Sarvos]] on one night, and engaged in deep conversation with a [[Imperial_Orcs_territories#The_Winter_Sun\|Winter Sun]] [[orc]] in [[Bregasland]] the next.		The herald has been spotted discussing business with silversmiths in [[Temeschwar]], and printers in [[Tassato]]; taking [[The Brass Coast culture and customs#Syrah\|syrah]] with the mistress of a [[Feroz]] [[The_Brass_Coast_economic_interests#Paradours\|paradour]]; counting planks stacked on the docks of the [[Madruga#Atalaya\|Atalyan]] shipyard; discussing distribution practices with employees of the [[Tassato#The_Imperial_Mint\|Imperial Mint]]; principles of best practice with auctioneers from the [[Imperial Bourse]]; asking questions about the availability of medicinal herbs with [[Imperial Orcs\|imperial orc]] [[Imperial_Orcs_economic_interests#Bonesetters\|bonesetters]]; observing a [[Wintermark]] forge from sunrise to sunset without speaking more than a few words to the hard-working smiths; visiting several [[Navarr\|Navarri]] [[wayhouse\|wayhouses]] and enquiring about the methods of the [[Navarr\|Navarri]] [[Navarr_economic_interests#Brokers\|brokers]]; evalutaing the price of grain, beets, and beer with canny [[the Marches\|Marcher]] merchants; the cost of transporting metal ore with gruff [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Varushka economic interests\|wagon-raiders]]; and debating the aging of fine with with [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[seneschal\|seneschals]]. He has even been reported having a heated argument with a few suspicious [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[Benefactor\|benefactors]]. Nobody ever sees him in transit; and scattered somewhat unreliable reports place him outside a theatre in [[Sarvos]] on one night, and engaged in deep conversation with a [[Imperial_Orcs_territories#The_Winter_Sun\|Winter Sun]] [[orc]] in [[Bregasland]] the next.

	As near as can be ascertained, he is engaged in some sort of audit on behalf of his mistress - speaking to those who produce and increase the wealth of the Empire about topics related to their work - and their politics.		As near as can be ascertained, he is engaged in some sort of audit on behalf of his mistress - speaking to those who produce and increase the wealth of the Empire about topics related to their work - and their politics.