Rise of the Fellowship of Purple Sails - Revision history

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	The [[Sumaah Republic]] has closed the [[Sumaah_Republic_ports\|port of Zemeh]] to Imperial citizens. It has expelled traders and diplomats alike. In a short official statement, the House of the People has declared that it will not continue to associate with those who ally themselves with [[Asavean Archipelago\|idolatrous slavers]]; nor with an Empire that refuses to acknowledge or address the concerns of a sovereign power.		The [[Sumaah Republic]] has closed the [[Sumaah_Republic_ports\|port of Zemeh]] to Imperial citizens. It has expelled traders and diplomats alike. In a short official statement, the House of the People has declared that it will not continue to associate with those who ally themselves with [[Asavean Archipelago\|idolatrous slavers]]; nor with an Empire that refuses to acknowledge or address the concerns of a sovereign power.

	This means that Imperial citizens can no longer send their [[fleet\|ships]] to Zemeh, nor trade with the Sumaah Republic. It is important to note that the Sumaah are still foreigners, even if they are in the throes of a political tantrum. An [[embassy]] is [[Construct_Sumaah_embassy_II\|under construction]] in [[Necropolis]], but it has not been completed at the time of this writing and so no official ambassador exists. It is likely, however, that the Sumaah would recognise the authority of any cardinal of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] who [[Call Winged Messenger\|wished to contact them]] - the most likely candidate to open a dialogue with might be '''Heln Stianser'''; Censor of wood, metal and stone; The High House of Prosperity; Sumaah Republic.		This means that Imperial citizens can no longer send their [[fleet\|ships]] to Zemeh, nor trade with the Sumaah Republic. It is important to note that the Sumaah are still foreigners, even if they are in the throes of a political tantrum. An [[embassy]] is [[Construct_Sumaah_embassy_II\|under construction]] in [[Necropolis]], but it has not been completed at the time of this writing and so no official ambassador exists. It is likely, however, that the Sumaah would recognise the authority of any cardinal of the [[Synod]] who [[Call Winged Messenger\|wished to contact them]] - the most likely candidate to open a dialogue with might be '''Heln Stianser'''; Censor of wood, metal and stone; The High House of Prosperity; Sumaah Republic.

	===The Common Good===		===The Common Good===

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	The Fellowship of Purple Sails continues to donate the money needed to keep Civil Servants on fleets. On the international stage, the situation has not noticeably changed.		The Fellowship of Purple Sails continues to donate the money needed to keep Civil Servants on fleets. On the international stage, the situation has not noticeably changed.

	While continued Imperial trade with the port of Rigia improves the ability of the eastern Jarmish princes to build their port, the nation as a whole remains sceptical of Imperial involvement of their politics. While the Senate has [[Issue_an_apology_to_Jarm\|agreed to an apology]] for past mistakes, it's not clear whether the Jarmish House of Princes has received it yet - not how effective it will be - although a [[379YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Conclave_Declarations\|similar declaration]] from the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] may prove more effective at defusing the diplomatic crisis.		While continued Imperial trade with the port of Rigia improves the ability of the eastern Jarmish princes to build their port, the nation as a whole remains sceptical of Imperial involvement of their politics. While the Senate has [[Issue_an_apology_to_Jarm\|agreed to an apology]] for past mistakes, it's not clear whether the Jarmish House of Princes has received it yet - not how effective it will be - although a [[379YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Conclave_Declarations\|similar declaration]] from the [[Conclave]] may prove more effective at defusing the diplomatic crisis.

	The Sumaah continue to be angry, and Zemeh remains closed. There is even some rumour of Sumaah warships turning vessels sailing under Imperial colours away from their national waters. While a motion was raised to [[Appoint_Sumaah_ambassador\|appoint a Sumaah ambassador]], it was delayed until the final senate session of the summit and consequently cannot actually be completed until the Winter Solstice.		The Sumaah continue to be angry, and Zemeh remains closed. There is even some rumour of Sumaah warships turning vessels sailing under Imperial colours away from their national waters. While a motion was raised to [[Appoint_Sumaah_ambassador\|appoint a Sumaah ambassador]], it was delayed until the final senate session of the summit and consequently cannot actually be completed until the Winter Solstice.

	Finally, the Commonwealth remains cold to the Empire. Funds were [[Disburse_funds_for_Commonwealth_Embassy\|disbursed]] to help build a suitable embassy, but the south-eastern nation continues to bedevil Imperial captains with tariffs and trade restrictions.		Finally, the Commonwealth remains cold to the Empire. Funds were [[Disburse_funds_for_Commonwealth_Embassy\|disbursed]] to help build a suitable embassy, but the south-eastern nation continues to bedevil Imperial captains with tariffs and trade restrictions.

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Fellowship of the Purple Sails is a newly founded [[Imperial Sodality\|sodality]] made up primarily of merchants and ship-captains from [[the League]] and [[the Brass Coast]], supported by a number of [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[benefactor\|benefactors]]. The captains and merchants involved have personally benefited from the decision of the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] to [[Employ_Civil_Service_to_observe_Fleets\|place civil servants]] on trading vessels. This has led to Imperial ships being received without fear and suspicion in some foreign ports - and while there are problems in others, they view this as being a diplomatic matter for the Senate rather than a problem with foreign fear of Imperial pirates.		The Fellowship of the Purple Sails is a newly founded [[Imperial Sodality\|sodality]] made up primarily of merchants and ship-captains from [[the League]] and [[the Brass Coast]], supported by a number of [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[benefactor\|benefactors]]. The captains and merchants involved have personally benefited from the decision of the [[Senate]] to [[Employ_Civil_Service_to_observe_Fleets\|place civil servants]] on trading vessels. This has led to Imperial ships being received without fear and suspicion in some foreign ports - and while there are problems in others, they view this as being a diplomatic matter for the Senate rather than a problem with foreign fear of Imperial pirates.

	For their part, the benefactors are more concerned with the philosophical implications. By enforcing the law over Imperial citizens abroad, they say, the Empire has created a hundred additional ambassadors who proclaim the virtues of [[Prosperity]] and [[Pride]]. "''The thieving bandit, or the reaving pirate - both are equally worthy of our despite.''"		For their part, the benefactors are more concerned with the philosophical implications. By enforcing the law over Imperial citizens abroad, they say, the Empire has created a hundred additional ambassadors who proclaim the virtues of [[Prosperity]] and [[Pride]]. "''The thieving bandit, or the reaving pirate - both are equally worthy of our despite.''"

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Fellowship of the Purple Sails is a newly founded [[Imperial Sodality\|sodality]] made up primarily of merchants and ship-captains from [[the League]] and [[the Brass Coast]], supported by a number of [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[benefactor\|benefactors]]. The captains and merchants involved have personally benefited from the decision of the [[Imperial Senate]] to [[Employ_Civil_Service_to_observe_Fleets\|place civil servants]] on trading vessels. This has ~~lead~~ to Imperial ships being received without fear and suspicion in some foreign ports - and while there are problems in others, they view this as being a diplomatic matter for the Senate rather than a problem with foreign fear of Imperial pirates.		The Fellowship of the Purple Sails is a newly founded [[Imperial Sodality\|sodality]] made up primarily of merchants and ship-captains from [[the League]] and [[the Brass Coast]], supported by a number of [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[benefactor\|benefactors]]. The captains and merchants involved have personally benefited from the decision of the [[Imperial Senate]] to [[Employ_Civil_Service_to_observe_Fleets\|place civil servants]] on trading vessels. This has led to Imperial ships being received without fear and suspicion in some foreign ports - and while there are problems in others, they view this as being a diplomatic matter for the Senate rather than a problem with foreign fear of Imperial pirates.

	For their part, the benefactors are more concerned with the philosophical implications. By enforcing the law over Imperial citizens abroad, they say, the Empire has created a hundred additional ambassadors who proclaim the virtues of [[Prosperity]] and [[Pride]]. "''The thieving bandit, or the reaving pirate - both are equally worthy of our despite.''"		For their part, the benefactors are more concerned with the philosophical implications. By enforcing the law over Imperial citizens abroad, they say, the Empire has created a hundred additional ambassadors who proclaim the virtues of [[Prosperity]] and [[Pride]]. "''The thieving bandit, or the reaving pirate - both are equally worthy of our despite.''"

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	<ic>Olivia i Farad i Riqueza opened the door with a broad smile, and swept the woman on the other side into a tight embrace.		<ic>Olivia i Farad i Riqueza opened the door with a broad smile, and swept the woman on the other side into a tight embrace.

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	<ic>Olivia i Farad i Riqueza opened the door with a broad smile, and swept the woman on the other side into a tight embrace.		<ic>Olivia i Farad i Riqueza opened the door with a broad smile, and swept the woman on the other side into a tight embrace.

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	===The Common Good===		===The Common Good===
	The [[Commonwealth]] remains largely unimpressed with the Empire. The Senate passed a motion during the Summer Solstice to [[Construct_Commonwealth_embassy\|build an embassy]], however. This appears to have mollified the south-western nation a little, but while it sees to have helped stop the situation there getting any worse, Imperial captains are still encountering increased ~~tariffs~~ and bureaucracy. It is likely that the delay in actually constructing the embassy will exacerbate the situation significantly. Captains are encouraged to speak to [[Senator]] Atte of [[Sermersuaq]] on this matter.		The [[Commonwealth]] remains largely unimpressed with the Empire. The Senate passed a motion during the Summer Solstice to [[Construct_Commonwealth_embassy\|build an embassy]], however. This appears to have mollified the south-western nation a little, but while it sees to have helped stop the situation there getting any worse, Imperial captains are still encountering increased tarrifs and bureaucracy. It is likely that the delay in actually constructing the embassy will exacerbate the situation significantly. Captains are encouraged to speak to [[Senator]] Atte of [[Sermersuaq]] on this matter.

	In the meantime, the Senate ''could'' appoint an ambassador with authority to [[Call Winged Messenger\|contact]] the Commonwealth on behalf of the Empire (most likely to '''Militärattache Ludkhannah Schöningen''', die Stahlhalle, Volkavaar); but in the absence of a completed, official embassy this would be more a gesture of goodwill than a long-term solution.		In the meantime, the Senate ''could'' appoint an ambassador with authority to [[Call Winged Messenger\|contact]] the Commonwealth on behalf of the Empire (most likely to '''Militärattache Ludkhannah Schöningen''', die Stahlhalle, Volkavaar); but in the absence of a completed, official embassy this would be more a gesture of goodwill than a long-term solution.

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	<ic>Olivia i Farad i Riqueza opened the door with a broad smile, and swept the woman on the other side into a tight embrace.		<ic>Olivia i Farad i Riqueza opened the door with a broad smile, and swept the woman on the other side into a tight embrace.

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	Therese placed a companiable hand on the arm of the large man beside - and slightly behind - her. His black and red clothing marked him as Highborn. Smart, but of a practical cut. Olivia prided herself on being a good judge of people, but had some difficulty evaluating the man on her doorstep. Despite his size, he did not hold himself like a soldier, but she did not reckon him for a merchant either. Perhaps a priest. She chuckled inwardly. It was easy to imagine that the Highborn were all priests.		Therese placed a companiable hand on the arm of the large man beside - and slightly behind - her. His black and red clothing marked him as Highborn. Smart, but of a practical cut. Olivia prided herself on being a good judge of people, but had some difficulty evaluating the man on her doorstep. Despite his size, he did not hold himself like a soldier, but she did not reckon him for a merchant either. Perhaps a priest. She chuckled inwardly. It was easy to imagine that the Highborn were all priests.

	"This is my friend Michael of Crown's Quay," she said, and winked at Olivia, out of her companion's sight.The Freeborn gave the large man another appraising look, and her smile slowly widened.		"This is my friend Michael of Crown's Quay," she said, and winked at Olivia, out of her companion's sight. The Freeborn gave the large man another appraising look, and her smile slowly widened.

	"Where are my manners! Come in, come in! We are about to eat and you are welcome to join us."		"Where are my manners! Come in, come in! We are about to eat and you are welcome to join us."
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	After the meal, when the dinner things had been cleared away, and the youngest members of the household put to bed, Olivia lit her pipe and the conversation turned to business matters.		After the meal, when the dinner things had been cleared away, and the youngest members of the household put to bed, Olivia lit her pipe and the conversation turned to business matters.

	"Im just back from Jarm," said Therese darkly. "Politics, and worse than usual. It was all snide remarks and backhanded compliments, and some frankly very rude enquiries about whether I was in the market for slaves. The new laws screwed me out of most of my profit from this trip - I can't believe they actually did it. No mana to Imperial traders as long as we are 'meddling in Jarmish politics'. I mean to say, what's the point of an embassy if they won't trade with us? Bloody Ferrero!"		"I'm just back from Jarm," said Therese darkly. "Politics, and worse than usual. It was all snide remarks and backhanded compliments, and some frankly very rude enquiries about whether I was in the market for slaves. The new laws screwed me out of most of my profit from this trip - I can't believe they actually did it. No mana to Imperial traders as long as we are 'meddling in Jarmish politics'. I mean to say, what's the point of an embassy if they won't trade with us? Bloody Ferrero!"

	Olivia clucked her tongue sympathetically. Michael shook his head.		Olivia clucked her tongue sympathetically. Michael shook his head.
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	"Of course, it will all end soon enough. There's a war on, and the Senate is eventually going to have to choose between keeping our captains honest and supporting another army. They already abrogated it once ..."		"Of course, it will all end soon enough. There's a war on, and the Senate is eventually going to have to choose between keeping our captains honest and supporting another army. They already abrogated it once ..."

	Therese favoured Olivia with a bright smile and with a remarkable lack of ~~sinecrity~~ said: "If only there was something we could do about it! Something we could do to encourage the ~~Seante~~ to keep the civil servants in place so that we could all benefit from a little less suspicion abroad!"		Therese favoured Olivia with a bright smile and with a remarkable lack of sincerity said: "If only there was something we could do about it! Something we could do to encourage the Senate to keep the civil servants in place so that we could all benefit from a little less suspicion abroad!"

	Their hostess sucked deeply on her pipe and blew out a long stream of smoke. She sat forward in her chair and favoured her old friend with a cool stare.		Their hostess sucked deeply on her pipe and blew out a long stream of smoke. She sat forward in her chair and favoured her old friend with a cool stare.
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	The Fellowship of the Purple Sails is a newly founded [[Imperial Sodality\|sodality]] made up primarily of merchants and ship-captains from [[the League]] and [[the Brass Coast]], supported by a number of [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[benefactor\|benefactors]]. The captains and merchants involved have personally benefited from the decision of the [[Imperial Senate]] to [[Employ_Civil_Service_to_observe_Fleets\|place civil servants]] on trading vessels. This has lead to Imperial ships being received without fear and suspicion in some foreign ports - and while there are problems in others, they view this as being a diplomatic matter for the Senate rather than a problem with foreign fear of Imperial pirates.		The Fellowship of the Purple Sails is a newly founded [[Imperial Sodality\|sodality]] made up primarily of merchants and ship-captains from [[the League]] and [[the Brass Coast]], supported by a number of [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[benefactor\|benefactors]]. The captains and merchants involved have personally benefited from the decision of the [[Imperial Senate]] to [[Employ_Civil_Service_to_observe_Fleets\|place civil servants]] on trading vessels. This has lead to Imperial ships being received without fear and suspicion in some foreign ports - and while there are problems in others, they view this as being a diplomatic matter for the Senate rather than a problem with foreign fear of Imperial pirates.

	For their part, the benefactors are more concerned with the ~~philsophical~~ implications. By enforcing the law over Imperial citizens abroad, they say, the Empire has created a hundred additional ambassadors who proclaim the virtues of [[Prosperity]] and [[Pride]]. "''The thieving bandit, or the reaving pirate - both are equally worthy of our despite.''"		For their part, the benefactors are more concerned with the philosophical implications. By enforcing the law over Imperial citizens abroad, they say, the Empire has created a hundred additional ambassadors who proclaim the virtues of [[Prosperity]] and [[Pride]]. "''The thieving bandit, or the reaving pirate - both are equally worthy of our despite.''"

	This wealthy sodality is prepared to put their money where their mouth is. "''The Prosperous are not selfish.''" they say. "''All that is worthwhile is shared with those who deserve it.''" With that in mind, they have joined together with like-minded merchants across the Empire and raised fifty Thrones to donate to the Senate. They have committed themselves to donating another fifty Thrones each season, as long as the Senate stands it's ground against pirates.		This wealthy sodality is prepared to put their money where their mouth is. "''The Prosperous are not selfish.''" they say. "''All that is worthwhile is shared with those who deserve it.''" With that in mind, they have joined together with like-minded merchants across the Empire and raised fifty Thrones to donate to the Senate. They have committed themselves to donating another fifty Thrones each season, as long as the Senate stands it's ground against pirates.
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	First the good news; the port at [[Principalities_of_Jarm_ports#Rigia_.28Eastern_Principalities_of_Jarm.29Rigia\|Rigia]] has benefitted greatly from visits by Imperial fleets, and used it's growing prominence to secure trade deals within Jarm that have increased the amount of [[Materials#Green Iron\|green iron]] it provides to visiting captains.		First the good news; the port at [[Principalities_of_Jarm_ports#Rigia_.28Eastern_Principalities_of_Jarm.29Rigia\|Rigia]] has benefitted greatly from visits by Imperial fleets, and used it's growing prominence to secure trade deals within Jarm that have increased the amount of [[Materials#Green Iron\|green iron]] it provides to visiting captains.

	The bad news is that shortly after the Summer Solstice, the House of Princes passed a resolution making it a crime for anyone in Jarm to trade crystal mana to Imperial citizens. Consequently, the ports of [[Principalities_of_Jarm_ports#Kavor_.28Northern_Principalities_of_Jarm.29\|Kavor]], [[Principalities_of_Jarm_ports#Vezak_.28Southern_Principalities_of_Jarm.29\|Vezak]] and Rigia no longer offer mana crystals to ~~visitng~~ captains. This is in addition to the [[Trade_winds#The_Principalities_of_Jarm\|ongoing problems]] encountered by captains visiting northern and southern Jarm.		The bad news is that shortly after the Summer Solstice, the House of Princes passed a resolution making it a crime for anyone in Jarm to trade crystal mana to Imperial citizens. Consequently, the ports of [[Principalities_of_Jarm_ports#Kavor_.28Northern_Principalities_of_Jarm.29\|Kavor]], [[Principalities_of_Jarm_ports#Vezak_.28Southern_Principalities_of_Jarm.29\|Vezak]] and Rigia no longer offer mana crystals to visiting captains. This is in addition to the [[Trade_winds#The_Principalities_of_Jarm\|ongoing problems]] encountered by captains visiting northern and southern Jarm.

	Jarmish politics are murky at the best of times, and this appears to be a move aimed as much at the "upstart" eastern Princes as at their Imperial allies. There are likely to be several captains who have prospered pursuing trades with the eastern magocracy who will want to have words with '''Oswi Twice-burned''', the [[Ambassador to Jarm]] - and perhaps with the [[Urizen\|Urizeni]] '''Eriktho''' who is the ambassador ''from'' Jarm ''to'' the Empire.		Jarmish politics are murky at the best of times, and this appears to be a move aimed as much at the "upstart" eastern Princes as at their Imperial allies. There are likely to be several captains who have prospered pursuing trades with the eastern magocracy who will want to have words with '''Oswi Twice-burned''', the [[Ambassador to Jarm]] - and perhaps with the [[Urizen\|Urizeni]] '''Eriktho''' who is the ambassador ''from'' Jarm ''to'' the Empire.
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	===The Common Good===		===The Common Good===
	The [[Commonwealth]] remains largely unimpressed with the Empire. The Senate passed a motion during the Summer Solstice to [[Construct_Commonwealth_embassy\|build an embassy]], however. This appears to have mollified the south-western nation a little, but while it sees to have helped stop the situation there getting any worse, Imperial captains are still encountering increased ~~tarrifs~~ and bureaucracy. It is likely that the delay in actually constructing the embassy will exacerbate the situation significantly. Captains are encouraged to speak to [[Senator]] Atte of [[Sermersuaq]] on this matter.		The [[Commonwealth]] remains largely unimpressed with the Empire. The Senate passed a motion during the Summer Solstice to [[Construct_Commonwealth_embassy\|build an embassy]], however. This appears to have mollified the south-western nation a little, but while it sees to have helped stop the situation there getting any worse, Imperial captains are still encountering increased tariffs and bureaucracy. It is likely that the delay in actually constructing the embassy will exacerbate the situation significantly. Captains are encouraged to speak to [[Senator]] Atte of [[Sermersuaq]] on this matter.

	In the meantime, the Senate ''could'' appoint an ambassador with authority to [[Call Winged Messenger\|contact]] the Commonwealth on behalf of the Empire (most likely to '''Militärattache Ludkhannah Schöningen''', die Stahlhalle, Volkavaar); but in the absence of a completed, official embassy this would be more a gesture of goodwill than a long-term solution.		In the meantime, the Senate ''could'' appoint an ambassador with authority to [[Call Winged Messenger\|contact]] the Commonwealth on behalf of the Empire (most likely to '''Militärattache Ludkhannah Schöningen''', die Stahlhalle, Volkavaar); but in the absence of a completed, official embassy this would be more a gesture of goodwill than a long-term solution.

	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	The Fellowship of Purple Sails continues to donate the money needed to keep Civil Servants on fleets. On the international stage, the situation has not ~~noticably~~ changed.		The Fellowship of Purple Sails continues to donate the money needed to keep Civil Servants on fleets. On the international stage, the situation has not noticeably changed.

	While continued Imperial trade with the port of Rigia improves the ability of the eastern Jarmish princes to build their port, the nation as a whole remains ~~skeptical~~ of Imperial involvement of their politics. While the Senate has [[Issue_an_apology_to_Jarm\|agreed to an apology]] for past mistakes, it's not clear whether the Jarmish House of Princes has received it yet - not how effective it will be - although a [[379YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Conclave_Declarations\|similar declaration]] from the [[Imperial Conclave]] may prove more effective at defusing the diplomatic crisis.		While continued Imperial trade with the port of Rigia improves the ability of the eastern Jarmish princes to build their port, the nation as a whole remains sceptical of Imperial involvement of their politics. While the Senate has [[Issue_an_apology_to_Jarm\|agreed to an apology]] for past mistakes, it's not clear whether the Jarmish House of Princes has received it yet - not how effective it will be - although a [[379YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Conclave_Declarations\|similar declaration]] from the [[Imperial Conclave]] may prove more effective at defusing the diplomatic crisis.

	The Sumaah continue to be angry, and Zemeh remains closed. There is even some rumour of Sumaah warships turning vessels sailing under Imperial colours away from their national waters. While a motion was raised to [[Appoint_Sumaah_ambassador\|appoint a Sumaah ambassador]], it was delayed until the final senate session of the summit and consequently cannot actually be completed until the Winter Solstice.		The Sumaah continue to be angry, and Zemeh remains closed. There is even some rumour of Sumaah warships turning vessels sailing under Imperial colours away from their national waters. While a motion was raised to [[Appoint_Sumaah_ambassador\|appoint a Sumaah ambassador]], it was delayed until the final senate session of the summit and consequently cannot actually be completed until the Winter Solstice.

	Finally, the Commonwealth remains cold to the Empire. Funds were [[Disburse_funds_for_Commonwealth_Embassy\|disbursed]] to help build a suitable embassy, but the south-eastern nation continues to bedevil Imperial captains with ~~tarrifs~~ and trade restrictions.		Finally, the Commonwealth remains cold to the Empire. Funds were [[Disburse_funds_for_Commonwealth_Embassy\|disbursed]] to help build a suitable embassy, but the south-eastern nation continues to bedevil Imperial captains with tariffs and trade restrictions.