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Twiggy at 15:05, 24 May 2026

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:385YE Autumn]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Trade Winds]]{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_rBoNZj4pc}}		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:385YE Autumn]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Trade Winds]]{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_rBoNZj4pc}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	~~The~~ are six great powers in the Known World, and the Empire is only one of them. It has a close alliance - the [[Liberty Pact]] - with the [[Commonwealth]] and the [[Sumaah Republic]]. It is at war with one of them - the [[Asavean Archipelago]] - and has terrible relations with another - the magocratic [[Principalities of Jarm]]. The last nation is the [[Sarcophan Delves]], that holds the freedom to trade with whoever it wishes as the only one worth seeking.		There are six great powers in the Known World, and the Empire is only one of them. It has a close alliance - the [[Liberty Pact]] - with the [[Commonwealth]] and the [[Sumaah Republic]]. It is at war with one of them - the [[Asavean Archipelago]] - and has terrible relations with another - the magocratic [[Principalities of Jarm]]. The last nation is the [[Sarcophan Delves]], that holds the freedom to trade with whoever it wishes as the only one worth seeking.

	There are also countless smaller nations in the Known World, but only those that neighbour the Empire are of any particular importance to Imperial citizens. While smaller than the Empire, [[Faraden]], [[Axos]], the [[Iron Confederacy]], [[Otkodov]], and the [[Bay_of_Catazar#The_Broken_Shore_and_Attar\|Broken Shore]] all exert an unexpected level of influence over their larger neighbour. Yet at the same time, they are broadly irrelevant to the other Great Powers - as are the penumbra of smaller countries that surround each of them in turn.		There are also countless smaller nations in the Known World, but only those that neighbour the Empire are of any particular importance to Imperial citizens. While smaller than the Empire, [[Faraden]], [[Axos]], the [[Iron Confederacy]], [[Otkodov]], and the [[Bay_of_Catazar#The_Broken_Shore_and_Attar\|Broken Shore]] all exert an unexpected level of influence over their larger neighbour. Yet at the same time, they are broadly irrelevant to the other Great Powers - as are the penumbra of smaller countries that surround each of them in turn.

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	* '''Trade with the Sumaah Republic is being blockaded by the Asavean Archipelago		* '''Trade with the Sumaah Republic is being blockaded by the Asavean Archipelago
	*'''Thanks to the efforts of Freeborn corsairs and Highborn ship captains, Imperial traders do ''not'' suffer a penalty to trade with Sumaah'''		*'''Thanks to the efforts of Freeborn corsairs and Highborn ship captains, Imperial traders do ''not'' suffer a penalty to trade with Sumaah'''
	Representatives of the Liberty Pact met at Anvil during the Summer Solstice, and two amendments were made to the wording of the pact by the [[Voice of Liberty]], ratified by the Senate. The three nations signatory to the pact have apparently made their own amendments, but the news is not entirely good. It seems that the Sumaah House of the People, and the leaders of the Commonwealth, are both unhappy that the amendments they were pursuing were turned down. This is especially true in the matter of the smaller nations that they claim the Empire has insisted should become full signatories. Neither of the other two Great Powers believes this is a good idea; there have been some concerned communiques with the Imperial ambassadors expressing deep concern that the purpose of the Pact is going to be diluted by insisting every minor nation become a separate signatory. It's not clear how serious this grumbling will get, but its clear neither the Republic nor the Commonwealth welcome the continued presence of Axos as a full signatory, and their governments oppose any new nations joining (with the exception of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] obviously, although the ''~~bedelaar huisbass~~'' have made it pretty clear they are not getting tied down by restrictive trade agreements).		Representatives of the Liberty Pact met at Anvil during the Summer Solstice, and two amendments were made to the wording of the pact by the [[Voice of Liberty]], ratified by the Senate. The three nations signatory to the pact have apparently made their own amendments, but the news is not entirely good. It seems that the Sumaah House of the People, and the leaders of the Commonwealth, are both unhappy that the amendments they were pursuing were turned down. This is especially true in the matter of the smaller nations that they claim the Empire has insisted should become full signatories. Neither of the other two Great Powers believes this is a good idea; there have been some concerned communiques with the Imperial ambassadors expressing deep concern that the purpose of the Pact is going to be diluted by insisting every minor nation become a separate signatory. It's not clear how serious this grumbling will get, but its clear neither the Republic nor the Commonwealth welcome the continued presence of Axos as a full signatory, and their governments oppose any new nations joining (with the exception of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] obviously, although the ''Bedelaar Huisbaas'' have made it pretty clear they are not getting tied down by restrictive trade agreements).
	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><quote by="Motion, Summer 384YE, Raised by Sermersuaq, Seconded by Morrow">To amend the Liberty Pact to include the articles: "Each member of the Liberty Pact can call a meeting once a year, with at least one season's notice. They may only do this by formally raising an issue to be discussed, and by presenting a motion they would like the pact to vote on. Each member of the Pact will ensure that they have provided information on any issues they plan to raise and provide the wording of any vote they wish the pact to discuss in advance of the meeting" and "Members of the Liberty Pact understand that the pact creates no obligation or expectation of military aid be rendered to a fellow signatory, no matter what conflict ensues. However no signatory to the pact will provide meaningful military assistance to any nation that finds itself at war with a signatory of the pact."</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><quote by="Motion, Summer 384YE, Raised by Sermersuaq, Seconded by Morrow">To amend the Liberty Pact to include the articles: "Each member of the Liberty Pact can call a meeting once a year, with at least one season's notice. They may only do this by formally raising an issue to be discussed, and by presenting a motion they would like the pact to vote on. Each member of the Pact will ensure that they have provided information on any issues they plan to raise and provide the wording of any vote they wish the pact to discuss in advance of the meeting" and "Members of the Liberty Pact understand that the pact creates no obligation or expectation of military aid be rendered to a fellow signatory, no matter what conflict ensues. However no signatory to the pact will provide meaningful military assistance to any nation that finds itself at war with a signatory of the pact."</quote></div>
	Both nations have their own problems however. While there is still enthusiasm for trade with the Empire in the Commonwealth, their eyes are on their own borders. News has begun to filter into the Empire from captains trading with Volkavaar and Leerdam that the Jarmish have demanded the Commonwealth withdraw their troops from northern Lantiri. The Commonwealth has refused, and responded with an ultimatum of their own. It looks as if the war that people have been anticipating for several years is about to begin in earnest. The long period of manoeuvring and sabre-rattling looks as if it has drawn to an end.		Both nations have their own problems however. While there is still enthusiasm for trade with the Empire in the Commonwealth, their eyes are on their own borders. News has begun to filter into the Empire from captains trading with Volkavaar and Leerdam that the Jarmish have demanded the Commonwealth withdraw their troops from northern Lantiri. The Commonwealth has refused, and responded with an ultimatum of their own. It looks as if the war that people have been anticipating for several years is about to begin in earnest. The long period of manoeuvring and sabre-rattling looks as if it has drawn to an end.

Novemberalice at 13:03, 22 July 2024

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The are six great powers in the Known World, and the Empire is only one of them. It has a close alliance - the [[Liberty Pact]] - with the [[Commonwealth]] and the [[Sumaah Republic]]. It is at war with one of them - the [[Asavean Archipelago]] - and has terrible relations with another - the magocratic [[Principalities of Jarm]]. The last nation is the [[Sarcophan Delves]], that holds the freedom to trade with whoever it wishes as the only one worth seeking.		The are six great powers in the Known World, and the Empire is only one of them. It has a close alliance - the [[Liberty Pact]] - with the [[Commonwealth]] and the [[Sumaah Republic]]. It is at war with one of them - the [[Asavean Archipelago]] - and has terrible relations with another - the magocratic [[Principalities of Jarm]]. The last nation is the [[Sarcophan Delves]], that holds the freedom to trade with whoever it wishes as the only one worth seeking.

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	Last summit, the [[eternal]] [[Prospero]] [[Inkpot_gods#The_Arch_and_The_Web\|offered a favour]] to the [[Celestial Arch]]. He would arrange a physical meeting between the Empire and representatives of any one nation in the world if the [[Conclave order]] agreed to owe him a favour. [[Grandmaster]] Ashborn Trosk of the [[Celestial Arch]]. accepted the offer on behalf of the order, and requested that the ''Lord of the Loom'' arrange a meeting with a delegation from [[Skoura]]. That meeting has now been arranged, and a delegation from the secretive, mountainous land of Skoura are coming to Anvil.		Last summit, the [[eternal]] [[Prospero]] [[Inkpot_gods#The_Arch_and_The_Web\|offered a favour]] to the [[Celestial Arch]]. He would arrange a physical meeting between the Empire and representatives of any one nation in the world if the [[Conclave order]] agreed to owe him a favour. [[Grandmaster]] Ashborn Trosk of the [[Celestial Arch]]. accepted the offer on behalf of the order, and requested that the ''Lord of the Loom'' arrange a meeting with a delegation from [[Skoura]]. That meeting has now been arranged, and a delegation from the secretive, mountainous land of Skoura are coming to Anvil.

	A herald of Prospero has brought a message from the Skourans, and has worked to ensure that the diplomatic meeting at least ''starts'' on the right foot. The ''Representatives of the Skouran Consolidation'' are attending on behalf of the nation. Empire. It's been a very long time since Imperial citizens had any real contact with Skoura, and in recent years almost all contact with the Skourans has gone through the Axou. Now they appear to be cautiously interested in re-opening diplomatic relations with the Empire. ~~They~~ have requested a formal tour of the houses of Imperial governance, and an explanation of the way in which accountability and wise governance are assured within the Empire. They're also very interested in learning more about the state of the Imperial art of [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisanry]].		A herald of Prospero has brought a message from the Skourans, and has worked to ensure that the diplomatic meeting at least ''starts'' on the right foot. The ''Representatives of the Skouran Consolidation'' are attending on behalf of the nation. Empire. It's been a very long time since Imperial citizens had any real contact with Skoura, and in recent years almost all contact with the Skourans has gone through the Axou. Now they appear to be cautiously interested in re-opening diplomatic relations with the Empire. In addition to a meeting they have requested a formal tour of the houses of Imperial governance, and an explanation of the way in which accountability and wise governance are assured within the Empire. They're also very interested in learning more about the state of the Imperial art of [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisanry]].

	The Skourans are not interested in talking about religion, but do want to make sure the Empire is aware that they do not practice, and indeed have never practiced, slavery. This rouses some speculation that they have learned of the [[Liberty Pact]] from their Axou allies, and that it might be possible they are interested in joining. They haven't mentioned it specifically, however.		The Skourans are not interested in talking about religion, but do want to make sure the Empire is aware that they do not practice, and indeed have never practiced, slavery. This rouses some speculation that they have learned of the [[Liberty Pact]] from their Axou allies, and that it might be possible they are interested in joining. They haven't mentioned it specifically, however.

	In addition to the Grandmaster of the Celestial Arch and members of their order, they're apparently keen to talk to the [[Imperial Consul]] '''Jarrigk Orzel''', and to the [[Merchant to Skoura]], should that position be elected before they arrive.		In addition to the Grandmaster of the Celestial Arch and members of their order, they're apparently keen to talk to the [[Imperial Consul]] '''Jarrigk Orzel''', and to the [[Merchant to Skoura]], should that position be elected before they arrive.

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	The Grendel have been preparing for this moment for some time. The signs are that the pirates, privateers, and those who honour the [[eternal]] [[Siakha]] are counting the minutes until the treaty ends. Negotiations with the worshippers at the [[Bay_of_Catazar#Temple of Tempest Jade\|Temple of Tempest Jade]], the foremost followers of the Mistress of Sharks, have gone nowhere. When the treaty ends, they will fall on Imperial shipping like wolves on sheep. The [[corsair\|corsairs]] will do their best, but many of them are already engaged in [[Sumaah Republic\|Sumaah waters]] fighting the Asaveans; others have lost their homes and boatyards in [[Feroz]], and a few others have been disincentivised by the lose of the [[Broken Shore Bounty]]. They, and the other battle-ready ships of the southern Empire will rally in time, but unless something unexpected happens the Grendel will be free to raid Imperial ships with impunity for at least a season.		The Grendel have been preparing for this moment for some time. The signs are that the pirates, privateers, and those who honour the [[eternal]] [[Siakha]] are counting the minutes until the treaty ends. Negotiations with the worshippers at the [[Bay_of_Catazar#Temple of Tempest Jade\|Temple of Tempest Jade]], the foremost followers of the Mistress of Sharks, have gone nowhere. When the treaty ends, they will fall on Imperial shipping like wolves on sheep. The [[corsair\|corsairs]] will do their best, but many of them are already engaged in [[Sumaah Republic\|Sumaah waters]] fighting the Asaveans; others have lost their homes and boatyards in [[Feroz]], and a few others have been disincentivised by the lose of the [[Broken Shore Bounty]]. They, and the other battle-ready ships of the southern Empire will rally in time, but unless something unexpected happens the Grendel will be free to raid Imperial ships with impunity for at least a season.

	As a consequence, following the Autumn Equinox, every Imperial fleet in [[the Brass Coast]], [[Highguard]], [[Urizen]], [[Sarvos]], and [[Tassato]] will suffer a 1-rank penalty to production as independent Grendel attack their ships. This might represent lost cargo, or missed opportunities, or the additional costs required to hire marines or the need to travel more slowly as part of a heavily-protected group of trading ships. There's no way to say how long this state of affairs will continue.		As a consequence, following the Autumn Equinox, every Imperial fleet in [[the Brass Coast]], [[Highguard]], [[Urizen]], [[Feroz]], [[Sarvos]], [[Spiral]], and [[Tassato]] will suffer a 1-rank penalty to production as independent Grendel attack their ships. This might represent lost cargo, or missed opportunities, or the additional costs required to hire marines or the need to travel more slowly as part of a heavily-protected group of trading ships. There's no way to say how long this state of affairs will continue.

	==Liberty Pact==		==Liberty Pact==

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:385YE ~~Autukmn~~]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Trade Winds]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:385YE Autumn]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Trade Winds]]
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The are six great powers in the Known World, and the Empire is only one of them. It has a close alliance - the [[Liberty Pact]] - with the [[Commonwealth]] and the [[Sumaah Republic]]. It is at war with one of them - the [[Asavean Archipelago]] - and has terrible relations with another - the magocratic [[Principalities of Jarm]]. The last nation is the [[Sarcophan Delves]], that holds the freedom to trade with whoever it wishes as the only one worth seeking.		The are six great powers in the Known World, and the Empire is only one of them. It has a close alliance - the [[Liberty Pact]] - with the [[Commonwealth]] and the [[Sumaah Republic]]. It is at war with one of them - the [[Asavean Archipelago]] - and has terrible relations with another - the magocratic [[Principalities of Jarm]]. The last nation is the [[Sarcophan Delves]], that holds the freedom to trade with whoever it wishes as the only one worth seeking.

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	The one unexpected spoke in their wheel is the [[Windfall\|defection of Salt Lord Kaliact]] and her allies. As the [[The_cities_and_the_city#Necropolis:_Espionage\|intelligence captured in Necropolis]] has indicated, the loss of [[Spiral]], the [[Spiral#Apulian\|city of Apulian]], and the [[Legacy]] have disrupted the Salt Lords' plans, forcing them to reconsider their strategies in the Bay. Yet there is absolutely no indication they are rethinking their intention to go to war with the Empire. Their navies and their armies are gathering. Govenor Rahab still controls [[Feroz]]. The Grendel still have maritime superiority over the Empire - reinforced even further by the Asavean warships that have already struck against Imperial targets, burning Shantarim and the Isle of the Osseini.		The one unexpected spoke in their wheel is the [[Windfall\|defection of Salt Lord Kaliact]] and her allies. As the [[The_cities_and_the_city#Necropolis:_Espionage\|intelligence captured in Necropolis]] has indicated, the loss of [[Spiral]], the [[Spiral#Apulian\|city of Apulian]], and the [[Legacy]] have disrupted the Salt Lords' plans, forcing them to reconsider their strategies in the Bay. Yet there is absolutely no indication they are rethinking their intention to go to war with the Empire. Their navies and their armies are gathering. Govenor Rahab still controls [[Feroz]]. The Grendel still have maritime superiority over the Empire - reinforced even further by the Asavean warships that have already struck against Imperial targets, burning Shantarim and the Isle of the Osseini.
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	* '''All fleets in the Brass Coast, Highguard, Urizen, Sarvos, Spiral, and Tassato will suffer a -1 rank penalty following the Autumn Equinox 385YE'''		* '''All fleets in the Brass Coast, Highguard, Urizen, Feroz, Sarvos, Spiral, and Tassato will suffer a -1 rank penalty following the Autumn Equinox 385YE'''
	The Grendel have been preparing for this moment for some time. The signs are that the pirates, privateers, and those who honour the [[eternal]] [[Siakha]] are counting the minutes until the treaty ends. Negotiations with the worshippers at the [[Bay_of_Catazar#Temple of Tempest Jade\|Temple of Tempest Jade]], the foremost followers of the Mistress of Sharks, have gone nowhere. When the treaty ends, they will fall on Imperial shipping like wolves on sheep. The [[corsair\|corsairs]] will do their best, but many of them are already engaged in [[Sumaah Republic\|Sumaah waters]] fighting the Asaveans; others have lost their homes and boatyards in [[Feroz]], and a few others have been disincentivised by the lose of the [[Broken Shore Bounty]]. They, and the other battle-ready ships of the southern Empire will rally in time, but unless something unexpected happens the Grendel will be free to raid Imperial ships with impunity for at least a season.		The Grendel have been preparing for this moment for some time. The signs are that the pirates, privateers, and those who honour the [[eternal]] [[Siakha]] are counting the minutes until the treaty ends. Negotiations with the worshippers at the [[Bay_of_Catazar#Temple of Tempest Jade\|Temple of Tempest Jade]], the foremost followers of the Mistress of Sharks, have gone nowhere. When the treaty ends, they will fall on Imperial shipping like wolves on sheep. The [[corsair\|corsairs]] will do their best, but many of them are already engaged in [[Sumaah Republic\|Sumaah waters]] fighting the Asaveans; others have lost their homes and boatyards in [[Feroz]], and a few others have been disincentivised by the lose of the [[Broken Shore Bounty]]. They, and the other battle-ready ships of the southern Empire will rally in time, but unless something unexpected happens the Grendel will be free to raid Imperial ships with impunity for at least a season.

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	The one unexpected spoke in their wheel is the [[Windfall\|defection of Salt Lord Kaliact]] and her allies. As the [[The_cities_and_the_city#Necropolis:_Espionage\|intelligence captured in Necropolis]] has indicated, the loss of [[Spiral]], the [[Spiral#Apulian\|city of Apulian]], and the [[Legacy]] have disrupted the Salt Lords' plans, forcing them to reconsider their strategies in the Bay. Yet there is absolutely no indication they are rethinking their intention to go to war with the Empire. Their navies and their armies are gathering. Govenor Rahab still controls [[Feroz]]. The Grendel still have maritime superiority over the Empire - reinforced even further by the Asavean warships that have already struck against Imperial targets, burning Shantarim and the Isle of the Osseini.		The one unexpected spoke in their wheel is the [[Windfall\|defection of Salt Lord Kaliact]] and her allies. As the [[The_cities_and_the_city#Necropolis:_Espionage\|intelligence captured in Necropolis]] has indicated, the loss of [[Spiral]], the [[Spiral#Apulian\|city of Apulian]], and the [[Legacy]] have disrupted the Salt Lords' plans, forcing them to reconsider their strategies in the Bay. Yet there is absolutely no indication they are rethinking their intention to go to war with the Empire. Their navies and their armies are gathering. Govenor Rahab still controls [[Feroz]]. The Grendel still have maritime superiority over the Empire - reinforced even further by the Asavean warships that have already struck against Imperial targets, burning Shantarim and the Isle of the Osseini.
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	* '''All fleets in the Brass Coast, Highguard, Urizen, Sarvos, and Tassato will suffer a -1 rank penalty following the Autumn Equinox 385YE'''		* '''All fleets in the Brass Coast, Highguard, Urizen, Sarvos, Spiral, and Tassato will suffer a -1 rank penalty following the Autumn Equinox 385YE'''
	The Grendel have been preparing for this moment for some time. The signs are that the pirates, privateers, and those who honour the [[eternal]] [[Siakha]] are counting the minutes until the treaty ends. Negotiations with the worshippers at the [[Bay_of_Catazar#Temple of Tempest Jade\|Temple of Tempest Jade]], the foremost followers of the Mistress of Sharks, have gone nowhere. When the treaty ends, they will fall on Imperial shipping like wolves on sheep. The [[corsair\|corsairs]] will do their best, but many of them are already engaged in [[Sumaah Republic\|Sumaah waters]] fighting the Asaveans; others have lost their homes and boatyards in [[Feroz]], and a few others have been disincentivised by the lose of the [[Broken Shore Bounty]]. They, and the other battle-ready ships of the southern Empire will rally in time, but unless something unexpected happens the Grendel will be free to raid Imperial ships with impunity for at least a season.		The Grendel have been preparing for this moment for some time. The signs are that the pirates, privateers, and those who honour the [[eternal]] [[Siakha]] are counting the minutes until the treaty ends. Negotiations with the worshippers at the [[Bay_of_Catazar#Temple of Tempest Jade\|Temple of Tempest Jade]], the foremost followers of the Mistress of Sharks, have gone nowhere. When the treaty ends, they will fall on Imperial shipping like wolves on sheep. The [[corsair\|corsairs]] will do their best, but many of them are already engaged in [[Sumaah Republic\|Sumaah waters]] fighting the Asaveans; others have lost their homes and boatyards in [[Feroz]], and a few others have been disincentivised by the lose of the [[Broken Shore Bounty]]. They, and the other battle-ready ships of the southern Empire will rally in time, but unless something unexpected happens the Grendel will be free to raid Imperial ships with impunity for at least a season.

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	The Skourans are not interested in talking about religion, but do want to make sure the Empire is aware that they do not practice, and indeed have never practiced, slavery. This rouses some speculation that they have learned of the [[Liberty Pact]] from their Axou allies, and that it might be possible they are interested in joining. They haven't mentioned it specifically, however.		The Skourans are not interested in talking about religion, but do want to make sure the Empire is aware that they do not practice, and indeed have never practiced, slavery. This rouses some speculation that they have learned of the [[Liberty Pact]] from their Axou allies, and that it might be possible they are interested in joining. They haven't mentioned it specifically, however.

	In addition to the Grandmaster of the Celestial Arch and members of their order, they're apparently keen to talk to the [[Imperial Consul]] '''Jarrigk Orzel''', and to the [[Merchant to Skoura]], ~~'''Aspasia of Netherwatch Spire'''~~.		In addition to the Grandmaster of the Celestial Arch and members of their order, they're apparently keen to talk to the [[Imperial Consul]] '''Jarrigk Orzel''', and to the [[Merchant to Skoura]], should that position be elected before they arrive.

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	By the end of the Autumn Equinox, the [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Grendel_Autumn_383YE\|peace treaty]] signed two years ago will have run its course. There was some hope in some quarters that the treaty might be extended - the [[orc\|orcs]] of the [[Bay_of_Catazar#The_Broken_Shore_and_Attar\|Broken Shore]] have done well out of peaceful trade with the Empire after all. Yet it seems the Council of Salt Lords believe that they can do better as enemies, than as trading partners. There is no sign they have abandoned their ambition to rule uncontested over the [[Bay of Catazar]], and now they have powerful new allies. The Asavean Plenum is clearly backing the orcs against the Empire, engaging in a "proxy war" using the orcs as its footsoldiers. Until very recently, the Principalities of Jarm, apparently frustrated with what they saw as the Empire's constant interference in their affairs, were supporting the Grendel with magic and crystal mana. That, at least, seems to have come to an end. Yet there's no sign it's dented the Grendel's enthusiasm for war.		By the end of the Autumn Equinox, the [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Grendel_Autumn_383YE\|peace treaty]] signed two years ago will have run its course. There was some hope in some quarters that the treaty might be extended - the [[orc\|orcs]] of the [[Bay_of_Catazar#The_Broken_Shore_and_Attar\|Broken Shore]] have done well out of peaceful trade with the Empire after all. Yet it seems the Council of Salt Lords believe that they can do better as enemies, than as trading partners. There is no sign they have abandoned their ambition to rule uncontested over the [[Bay of Catazar]], and now they have powerful new allies. The Asavean Plenum is clearly backing the orcs against the Empire, engaging in a "proxy war" using the orcs as its footsoldiers. Until very recently, the Principalities of Jarm, apparently frustrated with what they saw as the Empire's constant interference in their affairs, were supporting the Grendel with magic and crystal mana. That, at least, seems to have come to an end. Yet there's no sign it's dented the Grendel's enthusiasm for war.

	The one unexpected spoke in their wheel is the [[Windfall\|defection of Salt Lord Kaliact]] and her allies. As the [[The_cities_and_the_city#Necropolis:_Espionage\|intelligence captured in Necropolis]] has indicated, the loss of [[Spiral]], the [[Spiral#Apulian\|city of Apulian]], and the [[Legacy]] have disrupted the Salt Lords' plans, forcing them to reconsider their strategies in the Bay. Yet there is absolutely no indication they are rethinking their intention to go to war with the Empire. Their navies and their armies are gathering. ~~Govenor~~ Rahab still controls [[Feroz]]. The Grendel still have maritime superiority over the Empire - reinforced even further by the Asavean warships that have already struck against Imperial targets, burning Shantarim and the Isle of the Osseini.		The one unexpected spoke in their wheel is the [[Windfall\|defection of Salt Lord Kaliact]] and her allies. As the [[The_cities_and_the_city#Necropolis:_Espionage\|intelligence captured in Necropolis]] has indicated, the loss of [[Spiral]], the [[Spiral#Apulian\|city of Apulian]], and the [[Legacy]] have disrupted the Salt Lords' plans, forcing them to reconsider their strategies in the Bay. Yet there is absolutely no indication they are rethinking their intention to go to war with the Empire. Their navies and their armies are gathering. Governor Rahab still controls [[Feroz]]. The Grendel still have maritime superiority over the Empire - reinforced even further by the Asavean warships that have already struck against Imperial targets, burning Shantarim and the Isle of the Osseini.
	===Unleashed===		===Unleashed===
	* '''All fleets in the Brass Coast, Highguard, Urizen, Feroz, Sarvos, Spiral, and Tassato will suffer a -1 rank penalty following the Autumn Equinox 385YE'''		* '''All fleets in the Brass Coast, Highguard, Urizen, Feroz, Sarvos, Spiral, and Tassato will suffer a -1 rank penalty following the Autumn Equinox 385YE'''
	The Grendel have been preparing for this moment for some time. The signs are that the pirates, privateers, and those who honour the [[eternal]] [[Siakha]] are counting the minutes until the treaty ends. Negotiations with the worshippers at the [[Bay_of_Catazar#Temple of Tempest Jade\|Temple of Tempest Jade]], the foremost followers of the Mistress of Sharks, have gone nowhere. When the treaty ends, they will fall on Imperial shipping like wolves on sheep. The [[corsair\|corsairs]] will do their best, but many of them are already engaged in [[Sumaah Republic\|Sumaah waters]] fighting the Asaveans; others have lost their homes and boatyards in [[Feroz]], and a few others have been disincentivised by the ~~lose~~ of the [[Broken Shore Bounty]]. They, and the other battle-ready ships of the southern Empire will rally in time, but unless something unexpected happens the Grendel will be free to raid Imperial ships with impunity for at least a season.		The Grendel have been preparing for this moment for some time. The signs are that the pirates, privateers, and those who honour the [[eternal]] [[Siakha]] are counting the minutes until the treaty ends. Negotiations with the worshippers at the [[Bay_of_Catazar#Temple of Tempest Jade\|Temple of Tempest Jade]], the foremost followers of the Mistress of Sharks, have gone nowhere. When the treaty ends, they will fall on Imperial shipping like wolves on sheep. The [[corsair\|corsairs]] will do their best, but many of them are already engaged in [[Sumaah Republic\|Sumaah waters]] fighting the Asaveans; others have lost their homes and boatyards in [[Feroz]], and a few others have been disincentivised by the loss of the [[Broken Shore Bounty]]. They, and the other battle-ready ships of the southern Empire will rally in time, but unless something unexpected happens the Grendel will be free to raid Imperial ships with impunity for at least a season.

	As a consequence, following the Autumn Equinox, every Imperial fleet in [[the Brass Coast]], [[Highguard]], [[Urizen]], [[Feroz]], [[Sarvos]], [[Spiral]], and [[Tassato]] will suffer a 1-rank penalty to production as independent Grendel attack their ships. This might represent lost cargo, or missed opportunities, or the additional costs required to hire marines or the need to travel more slowly as part of a heavily-protected group of trading ships. There's no way to say how long this state of affairs will continue.		As a consequence, following the Autumn Equinox, every Imperial fleet in [[the Brass Coast]], [[Highguard]], [[Urizen]], [[Feroz]], [[Sarvos]], [[Spiral]], and [[Tassato]] will suffer a 1-rank penalty to production as independent Grendel attack their ships. This might represent lost cargo, missed opportunities, the additional costs required to hire marines, or the need to travel more slowly as part of a heavily-protected group of trading ships. There's no way to say how long this state of affairs will continue.

	==Liberty Pact==		==Liberty Pact==
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	* '''Trade with the Sumaah Republic is being blockaded by the Asavean Archipelago		* '''Trade with the Sumaah Republic is being blockaded by the Asavean Archipelago
	*'''Thanks to the efforts of Freeborn corsairs and Highborn ship captains, Imperial traders do ''not'' suffer a penalty to trade with Sumaah'''		*'''Thanks to the efforts of Freeborn corsairs and Highborn ship captains, Imperial traders do ''not'' suffer a penalty to trade with Sumaah'''
	Representatives of the Liberty Pact met at Anvil during the Summer Solstice, and two amendments were made to the wording of the pact by the [[Voice of Liberty]], ratified by the Senate. The three nations signatory to the pact have apparently made their own amendments, but the news is not entirely good. It seems that the Sumaah House of the People, and the leaders of the Commonwealth, are both unhappy that the amendments they were pursuing were turned down. This is especially true in the matter of the smaller nations that they claim the Empire has insisted should become full signatories. Neither of the other two Great Powers believes this is a good idea; there have been some concerned communiques with the Imperial ambassadors expressing deep concern that the purpose of the Pact is going to be diluted by insisting every minor nation become a separate signatory. It's not clear how serious this grumbling will get, but its clear neither the Republic nor the Commonwealth welcome the continued presence of Axos as a full signatory, and their governments oppose any new nations joining (with the exception of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] obviously, although the ''bedelaar huisbass'' have made it pretty clear they are not getting tied down by restrictive trade agreements).		Representatives of the Liberty Pact met at Anvil during the Summer Solstice, and two amendments were made to the wording of the pact by the [[Voice of Liberty]], ratified by the Senate. The three nations signatory to the pact have apparently made their own amendments, but the news is not entirely good. It seems that the Sumaah House of the People, and the leaders of the Commonwealth, are both unhappy that the amendments they were pursuing were turned down. This is especially true in the matter of the smaller nations that they claim the Empire has insisted should become full signatories. Neither of the other two Great Powers believes this is a good idea; there have been some concerned communiques with the Imperial ambassadors expressing deep concern that the purpose of the Pact is going to be diluted by insisting every minor nation become a separate signatory. It's not clear how serious this grumbling will get, but its clear neither the Republic nor the Commonwealth welcome the continued presence of Axos as a full signatory, and their governments oppose any new nations joining (with the exception of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] obviously, although the ''bedelaar huisbass'' have made it pretty clear they are not getting tied down by restrictive trade agreements).
	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><quote by="Motion, Summer 384YE, Raised by Sermersuaq, Seconded by Morrow">To amend the Liberty Pact to include the articles:"Each member of the Liberty Pact can call a meeting once a year, with at least one season's notice. They may only do this by formally raising an issue to be discussed, and by presenting a motion they would like the pact to vote on.Each member of the Pact will ensure that they have provided information on any issues they plan to raise and provide the wording of any vote they wish the pact to discuss in advance of the meeting" and "Members of the Liberty Pact understand that the pact creates no obligation or expectation of military aid be rendered to a fellow signatory, no matter what conflict ensues. However no signatory to the pact will provide meaningful military assistance to any nation that finds itself at war with a signatory of the pact."</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><quote by="Motion, Summer 384YE, Raised by Sermersuaq, Seconded by Morrow">To amend the Liberty Pact to include the articles: "Each member of the Liberty Pact can call a meeting once a year, with at least one season's notice. They may only do this by formally raising an issue to be discussed, and by presenting a motion they would like the pact to vote on. Each member of the Pact will ensure that they have provided information on any issues they plan to raise and provide the wording of any vote they wish the pact to discuss in advance of the meeting" and "Members of the Liberty Pact understand that the pact creates no obligation or expectation of military aid be rendered to a fellow signatory, no matter what conflict ensues. However no signatory to the pact will provide meaningful military assistance to any nation that finds itself at war with a signatory of the pact."</quote></div>
	Both nations have their own problems however. While there is still enthusiasm for trade with the Empire in the Commonwealth, their eyes are on their own borders. News has begun to filter into the Empire from captains trading with Volkavaar and Leerdam that the Jarmish have demanded the Commonwealth withdraw their troops from northern Lantiri. The Commonwealth has refused, and responded with an ultimatum of their own. It looks as if the war that people have been anticipating for several years is about to begin in earnest. The long period of manoeuvring and ~~saber~~-rattling looks as if it has drawn to an end.		Both nations have their own problems however. While there is still enthusiasm for trade with the Empire in the Commonwealth, their eyes are on their own borders. News has begun to filter into the Empire from captains trading with Volkavaar and Leerdam that the Jarmish have demanded the Commonwealth withdraw their troops from northern Lantiri. The Commonwealth has refused, and responded with an ultimatum of their own. It looks as if the war that people have been anticipating for several years is about to begin in earnest. The long period of manoeuvring and sabre-rattling looks as if it has drawn to an end.

	The Sumaah likewise are locked in conflict with their own long-time enemy. During the Summer Solstice, news reached the Empire that the Asavean Archipelago had begun using its superior naval strength to blockade access to Sumaah ports. Imperial vessels attempting to reach [[Sumaah_Republic_ports#Trade_with_Zemeh\|Zemeh]] were being forced to run the blockade, turn back, or risk being captured by the Asaveans. As a consequence, fleet captains trading with Sumaah should suffer a significant penalty to their production. However, thanks to the [[mandate\|mandates]] of the furious Freeborn Assembly, and the fury of the Corsairs, supported by many Highborn vessels, the blockade has been seriously disrupted. As long as the Brass Coast corsairs continue to harry the Asaveans in vengeance for their part in the destruction of Shantarim and the Sanctuary of the Justicars, Imperial ships will be able to trade with the Sumaah without penalty (and vice versa).		The Sumaah likewise are locked in conflict with their own long-time enemy. During the Summer Solstice, news reached the Empire that the Asavean Archipelago had begun using its superior naval strength to blockade access to Sumaah ports. Imperial vessels attempting to reach [[Sumaah_Republic_ports#Trade_with_Zemeh\|Zemeh]] were being forced to run the blockade, turn back, or risk being captured by the Asaveans. As a consequence, fleet captains trading with Sumaah should suffer a significant penalty to their production. However, thanks to the [[mandate\|mandates]] of the furious Freeborn Assembly, and the fury of the Corsairs, supported by many Highborn vessels, the blockade has been seriously disrupted. As long as the Brass Coast corsairs continue to harry the Asaveans in vengeance for their part in the destruction of Shantarim and the Sanctuary of the Justicars, Imperial ships will be able to trade with the Sumaah without penalty (and vice versa).