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	==Sarcophan Delves==		==Sarcophan Delves==
	* '''Trade between the two nations remains healthy'''		* '''Trade between the two nations remains healthy'''
	The completion of the [[Construct_Kruidenkenner_warehouse\|warehouses]] in [[Necropolis]] has been followed by a [[Create_title_Custodian_of_Ivarsgard_Docks\|second enclave]] of the ''Kruidenkenner'' in chill [[Karsk#Ivarsgard\|~~Iversgard~~]]. This powerful Sarcophan guild of herbalists and apothecaries are keen to explore the new markets for their products that have opened to them within the Empire. Indeed, they are apparently so ken they are sending a representative to several [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Varushka_culture_and_customs#The_Winter_Market\|Winter Markets]] during the Equinox - including the prestigous celebration at [[Casinea#Anvil\|Anvil]] on Saturday afternoon.		The completion of the [[Construct_Kruidenkenner_warehouse\|warehouses]] in [[Necropolis]] has been followed by a [[Create_title_Custodian_of_Ivarsgard_Docks\|second enclave]] of the ''Kruidenkenner'' in chill [[Karsk#Ivarsgard\|Ivarsgard]]. This powerful Sarcophan guild of herbalists and apothecaries are keen to explore the new markets for their products that have opened to them within the Empire. Indeed, they are apparently so ken they are sending a representative to several [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Varushka_culture_and_customs#The_Winter_Market\|Winter Markets]] during the Equinox - including the prestigous celebration at [[Casinea#Anvil\|Anvil]] on Saturday afternoon.

	With the Kruidenkenner no doubt already looking for new markets to invest in across the Empire, the current good relations with the Sarcophan Delves have seen a small but marked increase in the amounts of all five [[herbs]] being auctioned through the public auction at Anvil, especially [[Imperial Roseweald]]. The guild itself is believed to be interested in establishing warehouses in [[Dawn]], [[the Marches]], [[Wintermark]], and [[the League]] - it is likely that the Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves, '''Thanmir Hrafnar''' will know more.		With the Kruidenkenner no doubt already looking for new markets to invest in across the Empire, the current good relations with the Sarcophan Delves have seen a small but marked increase in the amounts of all five [[herbs]] being auctioned through the public auction at Anvil, especially [[Imperial Roseweald]]. The guild itself is believed to be interested in establishing warehouses in [[Dawn]], [[the Marches]], [[Wintermark]], and [[the League]] - it is likely that the Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves, '''Thanmir Hrafnar''' will know more.

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

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

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	* '''The Sumaah Republic has ended its war with the Empire.'''		* '''The Sumaah Republic has ended its war with the Empire.'''
	* '''The port of Zemeh remains closed.'''		* '''The port of Zemeh remains closed.'''
	During the Summer Solstice, two diplomats from the Sumaah Republic visited anvil. ''Envoy Azcan'' and ''Tipoa the Insightful'' met with [[Ambassador to the Sumaah Republic]], '''Accalon of Felix's Watch''' in the Senate. There (among other things) they announced that the House of the People had voted to end the war with the Empire. While a state of "peace" may now exist between the two nations, however, the Sumaah still consider the Empire to have lost its way. As such, they have formally declared that they no longer recognise [[Bastion#Bastion.2C_the_White_City\|White City of Bastion]] as the heart of [[the Way]]. Nor do they consider the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] fit to lead the faithful any longer. Instead, they urge all pilgrims to look to the holy city of Timoj for guidance - and they intend to back that call up with action.		During the Summer Solstice, two diplomats from the Sumaah Republic visited anvil. ''Envoy Azcan'' and ''Tipoa the Insightful'' met with [[Ambassador to the Sumaah Republic]], '''Accalon of Felix's Watch''' in the Senate. There (among other things) they announced that the House of the People had voted to end the war with the Empire. While a state of "peace" may now exist between the two nations, however, the Sumaah still consider the Empire to have lost its way. As such, they have formally declared that they no longer recognise [[Bastion#Bastion.2C_the_White_City\|White City of Bastion]] as the heart of [[the Way]]. Nor do they consider the [[Synod]] fit to lead the faithful any longer. Instead, they urge all pilgrims to look to the holy city of Timoj for guidance - and they intend to back that call up with action.
	====Missionaries to the Empire====		====Missionaries to the Empire====
	Over the last month before the Autumn Equinox, a handful of Sumaah missionaries have arrived at ports along the southern coast of the Empire. They have wasted no time, preaching the doctrines of the Way and the tenets of the virtues to any who will hear them. In addition to their sermons on the importance of orthodoxy, and of denouncing and opposing [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemy]], [[Religious_crime#Heresy\|heresy]], and [[Religious_crime#Idolatry\|idolatry]], they have repeatedly denounced the Imperial Synod, claiming that the [[Assembly#The Virtue Assemblies\|Virtue assemblies]] in particular have allowed political expediency to blind them to the true path of Virtue.		Over the last month before the Autumn Equinox, a handful of Sumaah missionaries have arrived at ports along the southern coast of the Empire. They have wasted no time, preaching the doctrines of the Way and the tenets of the virtues to any who will hear them. In addition to their sermons on the importance of orthodoxy, and of denouncing and opposing [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemy]], [[Religious_crime#Heresy\|heresy]], and [[Religious_crime#Idolatry\|idolatry]], they have repeatedly denounced the Imperial Synod, claiming that the [[Assembly#The Virtue Assemblies\|Virtue assemblies]] in particular have allowed political expediency to blind them to the true path of Virtue.
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	Regardless, the Plenum remains keen to hire Imperial mercenaries. The additional downtime option '''Suppress Asavean Uprising''' remains accessible through the [[Military unit#Take_Independent_Action\|paid work]] dropdown menu and may be taken by any character with a [[military unit]]. The Office of Military Procurement in Nemoria has increased its offer to Imperial mercenaries. A standard military unit will receive a payment of 11 crowns for taking the action, but a more powerful unit will receive an additional 52 rings for each rank of upgrade or [[enchantment]]. As before, each captain who sends their military unit to Asavea will also receive a report about the campaign there, included in their pack at the start of the next event.		Regardless, the Plenum remains keen to hire Imperial mercenaries. The additional downtime option '''Suppress Asavean Uprising''' remains accessible through the [[Military unit#Take_Independent_Action\|paid work]] dropdown menu and may be taken by any character with a [[military unit]]. The Office of Military Procurement in Nemoria has increased its offer to Imperial mercenaries. A standard military unit will receive a payment of 11 crowns for taking the action, but a more powerful unit will receive an additional 52 rings for each rank of upgrade or [[enchantment]]. As before, each captain who sends their military unit to Asavea will also receive a report about the campaign there, included in their pack at the start of the next event.

	As a form of paid work, none of the military units traveling to Asavea will appear on the [[Imperial Roll of Honour]]. While some military units may wish to travel on Imperial vessels, with their civil service observers, there are also plenty of Asavean or Sarcophan ships prepared to arrange passage to the Archipelago for captains who wish to travel discreetly. As such the civil service will be unable to provide a list of military units who choose to accept the Asavean offer. ''However'' if the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] chooses to pass a [[mandate]] encouraging the faithful to [[Wages_of_sin#Vigilance\|take note of soldiers leaving the Empire]], the [[Cardinal]] of [[Vigilance]], and the [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix]] will receive a list of captains who have taken their warriors to Asavea.		As a form of paid work, none of the military units traveling to Asavea will appear on the [[Imperial Roll of Honour]]. While some military units may wish to travel on Imperial vessels, with their civil service observers, there are also plenty of Asavean or Sarcophan ships prepared to arrange passage to the Archipelago for captains who wish to travel discreetly. As such the civil service will be unable to provide a list of military units who choose to accept the Asavean offer. ''However'' if the [[Synod]] chooses to pass a [[mandate]] encouraging the faithful to [[Wages_of_sin#Vigilance\|take note of soldiers leaving the Empire]], the [[Cardinal]] of [[Vigilance]], and the [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix]] will receive a list of captains who have taken their warriors to Asavea.

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

2026-01-15T14:55:58Z

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	* '''The port of Robec remains open to the Empire'''		* '''The port of Robec remains open to the Empire'''
	* '''The Suranni are deeply concerned about Imperial espionage'''		* '''The Suranni are deeply concerned about Imperial espionage'''
	Much of the communication with the Empire is handled by ''Jeanne de Hibernat'', the High Priestess of [[Suranni_pantheon#Evra_the_Smith.2C_Maiden_of_the_Forge\|Evra the Smith]] in [[Iron_Confederacy_ports#Robec\|Robec]]. She and her fellow priests of their Maiden of the Forge advise the Dukes of the Iron Confederacy on trade matters and by extension on international affairs. Two weeks before the Autumn Equinox, she dispatches an open letter to the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] regarding a matter of significant concern to the Duchies.		Much of the communication with the Empire is handled by ''Jeanne de Hibernat'', the High Priestess of [[Suranni_pantheon#Evra_the_Smith.2C_Maiden_of_the_Forge\|Evra the Smith]] in [[Iron_Confederacy_ports#Robec\|Robec]]. She and her fellow priests of their Maiden of the Forge advise the Dukes of the Iron Confederacy on trade matters and by extension on international affairs. Two weeks before the Autumn Equinox, she dispatches an open letter to the [[Senate]] regarding a matter of significant concern to the Duchies.

	Following the Spring Equinox, Imperial [[fleet\|fleet captains]] took part in a grand project to [[Map_the_Bay_of_Catazar\|map the Bay of Catazar]]. The project was quite successful; the Empire's understanding of its [[Bay of Catazar\|coastal waters]] has been greatly increased. Part of that project involved mapping the coasts of the three Iron Confederacy [[territory\|territories]] that lie along the [[Bay_of_Catazar#The_Iron_Confederacy\|western side]] of the Bay: [[Bay_of_Catazar#Kalino_.28or_.E2.80.9CArbonne.E2.80.9D.29\|Kalino]] (or Arbonne), [[Bay_of_Catazar#Shavronne\|Shavronne]], and [[Bay_of_Catazar#Veroigne\|Veroigne]].		Following the Spring Equinox, Imperial [[fleet\|fleet captains]] took part in a grand project to [[Map_the_Bay_of_Catazar\|map the Bay of Catazar]]. The project was quite successful; the Empire's understanding of its [[Bay of Catazar\|coastal waters]] has been greatly increased. Part of that project involved mapping the coasts of the three Iron Confederacy [[territory\|territories]] that lie along the [[Bay_of_Catazar#The_Iron_Confederacy\|western side]] of the Bay: [[Bay_of_Catazar#Kalino_.28or_.E2.80.9CArbonne.E2.80.9D.29\|Kalino]] (or Arbonne), [[Bay_of_Catazar#Shavronne\|Shavronne]], and [[Bay_of_Catazar#Veroigne\|Veroigne]].
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	==Commonwealth==		==Commonwealth==
	* '''Trade with [[Commonwealth_ports#Leerdam_.28Eastern_Commonwealth.29\|Leerdam]] and [[Commonwealth_ports#Volkavaar_.28Western_Commonwealth.29\|Volkavaar]] remains stable.'''		* '''Trade with [[Commonwealth_ports#Leerdam_.28Eastern_Commonwealth.29\|Leerdam]] and [[Commonwealth_ports#Volkavaar_.28Western_Commonwealth.29\|Volkavaar]] remains stable.'''
	Relations with the Commonwealth have not deteriorated, and may even have improved slightly. Their government has formally accepted the [[Invitation_to_slavery_summit\|invitation]] to attend a summit about slavery issued by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] during the Summer Solstice. They are apparently keen for the opportunity to create an international effort against nations that embrace slavery, especially [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]] and [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]], and the smaller nations of [[Iron Confederacy\|Surann]] and [[Faraden]].		Relations with the Commonwealth have not deteriorated, and may even have improved slightly. Their government has formally accepted the [[Invitation_to_slavery_summit\|invitation]] to attend a summit about slavery issued by the [[Senate]] during the Summer Solstice. They are apparently keen for the opportunity to create an international effort against nations that embrace slavery, especially [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]] and [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]], and the smaller nations of [[Iron Confederacy\|Surann]] and [[Faraden]].

	==Sarcophan Delves==		==Sarcophan Delves==

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Military Council" to "[[Military Council"

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	==Citadels of Axos==		==Citadels of Axos==
	* '''Axos remains friendly to the Empire.'''		* '''Axos remains friendly to the Empire.'''
	Relations with the eastern nation of Axos remain reasonably positive. That said, the warm welcome enjoyed by Imperial captains visiting the Towers of Kantor has cooled slightly over the last few months. It is not entirely clear why this slight distance has developed, but it may be connected to the dearth of Axou scouts involved with the [[Construct_spy_network_in_the_Mountains_of_the_Moon\|recently completed]] [[spy network]] in the "[[Mountains of the Moon]]" between Axos and the Empire. Despite positive noises from the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council]], and [[Authorise_Ambassador_to_Axos\|authorisation of the Ambassador]] by the Senate, it is believed that no Axou troops helped with the operation of the spy network this past season. The Imperial [[ambassador to Axos]], '''Tarquinius Ankarien''', may know more.		Relations with the eastern nation of Axos remain reasonably positive. That said, the warm welcome enjoyed by Imperial captains visiting the Towers of Kantor has cooled slightly over the last few months. It is not entirely clear why this slight distance has developed, but it may be connected to the dearth of Axou scouts involved with the [[Construct_spy_network_in_the_Mountains_of_the_Moon\|recently completed]] [[spy network]] in the "[[Mountains of the Moon]]" between Axos and the Empire. Despite positive noises from the [[Military Council]], and [[Authorise_Ambassador_to_Axos\|authorisation of the Ambassador]] by the Senate, it is believed that no Axou troops helped with the operation of the spy network this past season. The Imperial [[ambassador to Axos]], '''Tarquinius Ankarien''', may know more.

	Imperial captains continue to throng the docks at Kantor, and are joined by merchant vessels from the [[Commonwealth]], [[Sarcophan Delves]], and [[Principalities of Jarm]]. Work has begun on a new dock exclusively for the use of Sarcophan vessels; dockside scuttlebutt suggests it is intended partly to deal with regular shipments of weirwood from the Delves to Kanot - it certainly rivals the [[Custodian_of_the_Concordium_Dock#The_Concordium_Dock\|Concordium Dock]] in [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]].		Imperial captains continue to throng the docks at Kantor, and are joined by merchant vessels from the [[Commonwealth]], [[Sarcophan Delves]], and [[Principalities of Jarm]]. Work has begun on a new dock exclusively for the use of Sarcophan vessels; dockside scuttlebutt suggests it is intended partly to deal with regular shipments of weirwood from the Delves to Kanot - it certainly rivals the [[Custodian_of_the_Concordium_Dock#The_Concordium_Dock\|Concordium Dock]] in [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]].

Twiggy at 19:22, 3 January 2026

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	* '''The port of Robec remains open to the Empire'''		* '''The port of Robec remains open to the Empire'''
	* '''The Suranni are deeply concerned about Imperial espionage'''		* '''The Suranni are deeply concerned about Imperial espionage'''
	Much of the communication with the Empire is handled by ''Jeanne de Hibernat'', the High Priestess of [[Suranni_pantheon#Evra_the_Smith.2C_Maiden_of_the_Forge\|Evra the Smith]] in [[Iron_Confederacy_ports#Robec\|Robec]]. She and her fellow priests of their Maiden of th Forge advise the Dukes of the Iron Confederacy on trade matters and by extension on international affairs. Two weeks before the Autumn Equinox, she dispatches an open letter to the [[Imperial Senate]] regarding a matter of significant concern to the Duchies.		Much of the communication with the Empire is handled by ''Jeanne de Hibernat'', the High Priestess of [[Suranni_pantheon#Evra_the_Smith.2C_Maiden_of_the_Forge\|Evra the Smith]] in [[Iron_Confederacy_ports#Robec\|Robec]]. She and her fellow priests of their Maiden of the Forge advise the Dukes of the Iron Confederacy on trade matters and by extension on international affairs. Two weeks before the Autumn Equinox, she dispatches an open letter to the [[Imperial Senate]] regarding a matter of significant concern to the Duchies.

	Following the Spring Equinox, Imperial [[fleet\|fleet captains]] took part in a grand project to [[Map_the_Bay_of_Catazar\|map the Bay of Catazar]]. The project was quite successful; the Empire's understanding of its [[Bay of Catazar\|coastal waters]] has been greatly increased. Part of that project involved mapping the coasts of the three Iron Confederacy [[territory\|territories]] that lie along the [[Bay_of_Catazar#The_Iron_Confederacy\|western side]] of the Bay: [[Bay_of_Catazar#Kalino_.28or_.E2.80.9CArbonne.E2.80.9D.29\|Kalino]] (or Arbonne), [[Bay_of_Catazar#Shavronne\|Shavronne]], and [[Bay_of_Catazar#Veroigne\|Veroigne]].		Following the Spring Equinox, Imperial [[fleet\|fleet captains]] took part in a grand project to [[Map_the_Bay_of_Catazar\|map the Bay of Catazar]]. The project was quite successful; the Empire's understanding of its [[Bay of Catazar\|coastal waters]] has been greatly increased. Part of that project involved mapping the coasts of the three Iron Confederacy [[territory\|territories]] that lie along the [[Bay_of_Catazar#The_Iron_Confederacy\|western side]] of the Bay: [[Bay_of_Catazar#Kalino_.28or_.E2.80.9CArbonne.E2.80.9D.29\|Kalino]] (or Arbonne), [[Bay_of_Catazar#Shavronne\|Shavronne]], and [[Bay_of_Catazar#Veroigne\|Veroigne]].

Twiggy at 17:32, 27 September 2025

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	Regardless, the Plenum remains keen to hire Imperial mercenaries. The additional downtime option '''Suppress Asavean Uprising''' remains accessible through the [[Military unit#Take_Independent_Action\|paid work]] dropdown menu and may be taken by any character with a [[military unit]]. The Office of Military Procurement in Nemoria has increased its offer to Imperial mercenaries. A standard military unit will receive a payment of 11 crowns for taking the action, but a more powerful unit will receive an additional 52 rings for each rank of upgrade or [[enchantment]]. As before, each captain who sends their military unit to Asavea will also receive a report about the campaign there, included in their pack at the start of the next event.		Regardless, the Plenum remains keen to hire Imperial mercenaries. The additional downtime option '''Suppress Asavean Uprising''' remains accessible through the [[Military unit#Take_Independent_Action\|paid work]] dropdown menu and may be taken by any character with a [[military unit]]. The Office of Military Procurement in Nemoria has increased its offer to Imperial mercenaries. A standard military unit will receive a payment of 11 crowns for taking the action, but a more powerful unit will receive an additional 52 rings for each rank of upgrade or [[enchantment]]. As before, each captain who sends their military unit to Asavea will also receive a report about the campaign there, included in their pack at the start of the next event.

	As a form of paid work, none of the military units traveling to Asavea will appear on the [[Imperial Roll of Honour]]. While some military units may wish to travel on Imperial vessels, with their civil service observers, there are also plenty of Asavean or Sarcophan ships prepared to arrange passage to the Archipelago for captains who wish to travel discreetly. As such the civil service will be unable to provide a list of military units who choose to accept the Asavean offer. ''However'' if the [[Imperial Synod]] chooses to pass a [[mandate]] encouraging the faithful to [[~~TBC~~#Vigilance\|take note of soldiers leaving the Empire]], the [[Cardinal]] of [[Vigilance]], and the [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix]] will receive a list of captains who have taken their warriors to Asavea.		As a form of paid work, none of the military units traveling to Asavea will appear on the [[Imperial Roll of Honour]]. While some military units may wish to travel on Imperial vessels, with their civil service observers, there are also plenty of Asavean or Sarcophan ships prepared to arrange passage to the Archipelago for captains who wish to travel discreetly. As such the civil service will be unable to provide a list of military units who choose to accept the Asavean offer. ''However'' if the [[Imperial Synod]] chooses to pass a [[mandate]] encouraging the faithful to [[Wages_of_sin#Vigilance\|take note of soldiers leaving the Empire]], the [[Cardinal]] of [[Vigilance]], and the [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix]] will receive a list of captains who have taken their warriors to Asavea.

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Twiggy at 08:21, 13 August 2025

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	"Right, that's enough of that," said the man with his thumbs in his belt. He stepped forward, the woman with her long spear in lock step with him. The crowd parted to let them through. "I think we've all heard more than enough."		"Right, that's enough of that," said the man with his thumbs in his belt. He stepped forward, the woman with her long spear in lock step with him. The crowd parted to let them through. "I think we've all heard more than enough."

	He pushed his hood back - a face with a ~~gray~~ beard glared at Caotal where he stood on the steps below their temple.		He pushed his hood back - a face with a grey beard glared at Caotal where he stood on the steps below their temple.

	"Move along, friend, before I have to take you to see a magistrate. And if I catch you round here, spouting off like that again, your feet will not touch the ground let me tell you. We're followers of the Way here, and we're not interested in your crazy heresy thank you very much."		"Move along, friend, before I have to take you to see a magistrate. And if I catch you round here, spouting off like that again, your feet will not touch the ground let me tell you. We're followers of the Way here, and we're not interested in your crazy heresy thank you very much."
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	* '''The eastern port of Rigia is closed to Imperial shipping.'''		* '''The eastern port of Rigia is closed to Imperial shipping.'''
	* '''The mandate of the Imperial synod means Imperial fleet captains trading with Vezak or Kavor receive two fewer mana crystals.'''		* '''The mandate of the Imperial synod means Imperial fleet captains trading with Vezak or Kavor receive two fewer mana crystals.'''
	Imperial captains remain cautious about visiting the Principalities of Jarm - those who do risk the [[Better_world#The_Synod\|censure of the Imperial Synod]]. Regardless, the ports of Vezak and Kavor remain keen to deal with merchants from the Empire. The eastern port of Rigia remains closed however and news from the eastern alliance suggests that there are any number of complex ~~logisitcal~~ and legal reasons why they cannot at this time welcome Imperial captains. Perhaps after the Autumn Equinox the repairs will finally be completed?		Imperial captains remain cautious about visiting the Principalities of Jarm - those who do risk the [[Better_world#The_Synod\|censure of the Imperial Synod]]. Regardless, the ports of Vezak and Kavor remain keen to deal with merchants from the Empire. The eastern port of Rigia remains closed however and news from the eastern alliance suggests that there are any number of complex logistical and legal reasons why they cannot at this time welcome Imperial captains. Perhaps after the Autumn Equinox the repairs will finally be completed?

	Other than the ongoing wrangles with the Synod (including the aforementioned closure of the House of the Way by the Magician-Prince of Limitu Principality), relations remain cordial. Captains receive a warm welcome in Vezak. The Jarmish continue to import ''[[Better_world#The_White_Seed\|beloye zero]]'' to the Empire for use at Imperial [[mana site\|mana sites]]. Magician-Prince Matvei Kobarid is still keen to explore the possibility of selling ''glazamy neba'' to Imperial magicians (as detailed [[Civil_tongue#Jarmish_Jewels\|last season]]), although the offer remains only until the end of the Autumn Equinox after which the Kobarid will look elsewhere.		Other than the ongoing wrangles with the Synod (including the aforementioned closure of the House of the Way by the Magician-Prince of Limitu Principality), relations remain cordial. Captains receive a warm welcome in Vezak. The Jarmish continue to import ''[[Better_world#The_White_Seed\|beloye zero]]'' to the Empire for use at Imperial [[mana site\|mana sites]]. Magician-Prince Matvei Kobarid is still keen to explore the possibility of selling ''glazamy neba'' to Imperial magicians (as detailed [[Civil_tongue#Jarmish_Jewels\|last season]]), although the offer remains only until the end of the Autumn Equinox after which the Kobarid will look elsewhere.
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	==Situation in Cargo==		==Situation in Cargo==
	* '''The diplomatic and trade hub od Cargo has been successfully fortified'''		* '''The diplomatic and trade hub of Cargo has been successfully fortified'''
	The town of [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]] in [[Redoubt]], site of not one but three embassies and increasingly a hub for international trade, has been successfully fortified. Built through a combination of Axos planning, Jarmish magic, and Sarcophan materials the new [[fortification]] has been completed in record time. Its completion comes as something of a relief to the people of Redoubt, and to the various ambassadors and diplomats stationed there. With the news coming out of Morrow, there is no doubt that if the Druj had chosen to move south instead of north, they would have absolutely devastated Cargo. The Varushkan armies stationed in Redoubt would no doubt have fought valiantly, but given how the Druj fared against the larger force defending Morrow, this season could as easily have seen the destruction not only of the three embassies and the [[Prime_Factor_of_the_Pallas_Docks#Pallas_Docks\|Pallas]] and [[Custodian_of_the_Concordium_Dock#The_Concordium_Dock\|Concordium]] docks, but the [[Seer_of_the_Spiral_Sword\|newly completed runeforge]] as well. Most likely the [[Redoubt#Grand_Conservatory (Ruined)\|Grand Conservatory of Music]] would have been destroyed also. It is scant comfort to the citizens of Morrow, but at least Cargo is now slightly safer from orc invasion.		The town of [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]] in [[Redoubt]], site of not one but three embassies and increasingly a hub for international trade, has been successfully fortified. Built through a combination of Axos planning, Jarmish magic, and Sarcophan materials the new [[fortification]] has been completed in record time. Its completion comes as something of a relief to the people of Redoubt, and to the various ambassadors and diplomats stationed there. With the news coming out of Morrow, there is no doubt that if the Druj had chosen to move south instead of north, they would have absolutely devastated Cargo. The Varushkan armies stationed in Redoubt would no doubt have fought valiantly, but given how the Druj fared against the larger force defending Morrow, this season could as easily have seen the destruction not only of the three embassies and the [[Prime_Factor_of_the_Pallas_Docks#Pallas_Docks\|Pallas]] and [[Custodian_of_the_Concordium_Dock#The_Concordium_Dock\|Concordium]] docks, but the [[Seer_of_the_Spiral_Sword\|newly completed runeforge]] as well. Most likely the [[Redoubt#Grand_Conservatory (Ruined)\|Grand Conservatory of Music]] would have been destroyed also. It is scant comfort to the citizens of Morrow, but at least Cargo is now slightly safer from orc invasion.

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	At the same time, reports are beginning to come in of similar efforts in other nations. Sumaah pilgrims in the Commonwealth, Sarcophan, and Jarm are preaching the same things. The Empire has lost its way and is no longer fit to be the guardian of the faith. The Republic are resolute and orthodox, and the true heart of the faith is and always has been the Sumaah city of Timoj. As in the Empire, they support their preaching with [[Religious skills\|liao ceremonies]] that create auras, and their words are being listened to.		At the same time, reports are beginning to come in of similar efforts in other nations. Sumaah pilgrims in the Commonwealth, Sarcophan, and Jarm are preaching the same things. The Empire has lost its way and is no longer fit to be the guardian of the faith. The Republic are resolute and orthodox, and the true heart of the faith is and always has been the Sumaah city of Timoj. As in the Empire, they support their preaching with [[Religious skills\|liao ceremonies]] that create auras, and their words are being listened to.

	There has been one significant outcome of this preaching that directly ~~effects~~ the Empire. Magician-Prince Hillar of Limitu has issued an edict closing the [[Limitu_Principality_House_of_the_Way\|House of the Way]]. The priests attendant on the house have not been harmed, but they now have no temple from which to spread the Way to the people of northern Jarm. Relations between the Empire and the priests in Limitu had been in decline of late anyway, so the blow is comparatively minor - but it is unlikely to be the last struck by the Sumaah.		There has been one significant outcome of this preaching that directly affects the Empire. Magician-Prince Hillar of Limitu has issued an edict closing the [[Limitu_Principality_House_of_the_Way\|House of the Way]]. The priests attendant on the house have not been harmed, but they now have no temple from which to spread the Way to the people of northern Jarm. Relations between the Empire and the priests in Limitu had been in decline of late anyway, so the blow is comparatively minor - but it is unlikely to be the last struck by the Sumaah.

	<quote by="Imperial Synod Mandate, Jonah Yakovitch">The Way unites humanity through the Seven Virtues. The people of Asavea will more readily accept the teachings of the Way from their own people; creating Asavean priests will help to spread the faith. Yet only those who show a true commitment to the doctrines of the faith should receive training in the use of liao. We send Jonah Yakovitch with 50 doses of liao to support the training of new priests from among those judged most sincere in their devotion to the Way. </quote>		<quote by="Imperial Synod Mandate, Jonah Yakovitch">The Way unites humanity through the Seven Virtues. The people of Asavea will more readily accept the teachings of the Way from their own people; creating Asavean priests will help to spread the faith. Yet only those who show a true commitment to the doctrines of the faith should receive training in the use of liao. We send Jonah Yakovitch with 50 doses of liao to support the training of new priests from among those judged most sincere in their devotion to the Way. </quote>

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	Two youths - little more than boys really - watching him with interest while eating apples might be worth speaking to afterwards. A small group of labourers more interested in soaking their sore feet in the fountain and passing a bottle between them could be a problem but weren't really listening to him. An earnest looking person with a number of string-bound parcels at their feet seemed to be listening with interest - definitely one to talk to after. A woman with two buckets which she'd clearly just finished filling at the public well - he made a mental note to keep an eye on her. She had a certain look about her and he did not wish to end up soaked to the skin. Again.		Two youths - little more than boys really - watching him with interest while eating apples might be worth speaking to afterwards. A small group of labourers more interested in soaking their sore feet in the fountain and passing a bottle between them could be a problem but weren't really listening to him. An earnest looking person with a number of string-bound parcels at their feet seemed to be listening with interest - definitely one to talk to after. A woman with two buckets which she'd clearly just finished filling at the public well - he made a mental note to keep an eye on her. She had a certain look about her and he did not wish to end up soaked to the skin. Again.

	"Some of your priests try to mislead you," he continued. He had more of their attention now. These people loved a good scandal. "They tell you that the important thing about Loyalty is to be Loyal to whatever it is that best suits ''their'' purpose! They do not seek to inspire you to fill your hearts with Loyalty, they only wish you to ''obey'' them! They demand that you submit to 'the good of the Empire' or ~~the~~ the 'needs of your nation.' But that is not the path of Loyalty!"		"Some of your priests try to mislead you," he continued. He had more of their attention now. These people loved a good scandal. "They tell you that the important thing about Loyalty is to be Loyal to whatever it is that best suits ''their'' purpose! They do not seek to inspire you to fill your hearts with Loyalty, they only wish you to ''obey'' them! They demand that you submit to 'the good of the Empire' or the 'needs of your nation.' But that is not the path of Loyalty!"

	Two hooded figures ambled across the market and stopped to listen. One of them leaned her weight on a long spear such as these people seemed to favour. The other hooked his thumbs into his belt, and shifted his weight slightly, settling back on his feet into what was obviously an accustomed stance.		Two hooded figures ambled across the market and stopped to listen. One of them leaned her weight on a long spear such as these people seemed to favour. The other hooked his thumbs into his belt, and shifted his weight slightly, settling back on his feet into what was obviously an accustomed stance.

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	* '''Multiple opportunities exist for the Synod to take action regarding the situation in Asavea.''' You can learn more about them [[Wages of sin\|here]].		* '''Multiple opportunities exist for the Synod to take action regarding the situation in Asavea.''' You can learn more about them [[Wages of sin\|here]].

	Relations with Asavea remain cordial. Imperial captains trading with the Asavean Archipelago continue to receive preferential treatment thanks primarily to the [[Feroz#The_Temple_of_Balo_and_the_Black_Bull\|Temple of Balo and the Black Bull]] in [[Feroz]] and the [[Liaison_to_the_Temple_in_Nemoria#The_Temple_of_the_Way_in_Nemoria\|Temple of the Seven Virtues]] in [[Asavean_Archipelago_ports#Nemoria\|Nemoria]]. Asavean merchants are common visitors to the Brass Coast and Sarvos. Thanks to the [[Lorenzo's_Legacy#Blood_Red_Roads\|Blood Red Roads]] they are also beginning to explore farther afield - and not only merchants. ~~Travelers~~ from Asavea have begun to make a point of visiting the [[Temeschwar#The_Great_Game\|Great Game]] in [[Temeschwar]] and the [[Seer_of_the_Spiral_Sword#The_Spiral_Sword\|Spiral Sword]] in [[Redoubt]].		Relations with Asavea remain cordial. Imperial captains trading with the Asavean Archipelago continue to receive preferential treatment thanks primarily to the [[Feroz#The_Temple_of_Balo_and_the_Black_Bull\|Temple of Balo and the Black Bull]] in [[Feroz]] and the [[Liaison_to_the_Temple_in_Nemoria#The_Temple_of_the_Way_in_Nemoria\|Temple of the Seven Virtues]] in [[Asavean_Archipelago_ports#Nemoria\|Nemoria]]. Asavean merchants are common visitors to the Brass Coast and Sarvos. Thanks to the [[Lorenzo's_Legacy#Blood_Red_Roads\|Blood Red Roads]] they are also beginning to explore farther afield - and not only merchants. Travellers from Asavea have begun to make a point of visiting the [[Temeschwar#The_Great_Game\|Great Game]] in [[Temeschwar]] and the [[Seer_of_the_Spiral_Sword#The_Spiral_Sword\|Spiral Sword]] in [[Redoubt]].
	====Religious Matters====		====Religious Matters====
	The Synod has determined how to deal with the question of [[Judged by their company\|Asaveans seeking ordination as priests]]. They have dispatched '''Jonah Yakovitch''' to oversee the implementation of their will. Specifically, the Synod have chosen to allow the training of only a small number of Asaveans, carefully selected by the most [[Wisdom\|Wise]] and [[Vigilance\|Vigilant]] priests associated with the Temple. None of those motivated by the novelty of a new religion, or those who obviously want to use liao ceremonies for military purposes, and none of the slaves will be considered. While only a few priests will be trained each year, they will still be Asaveans and as a result the Way will spread more quickly, and more tenaciously, through Nemorian society.		The Synod has determined how to deal with the question of [[Judged by their company\|Asaveans seeking ordination as priests]]. They have dispatched '''Jonah Yakovitch''' to oversee the implementation of their will. Specifically, the Synod have chosen to allow the training of only a small number of Asaveans, carefully selected by the most [[Wisdom\|Wise]] and [[Vigilance\|Vigilant]] priests associated with the Temple. None of those motivated by the novelty of a new religion, or those who obviously want to use liao ceremonies for military purposes, and none of the slaves will be considered. While only a few priests will be trained each year, they will still be Asaveans and as a result the Way will spread more quickly, and more tenaciously, through Nemorian society.