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

2026-01-15T14:49:59Z

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

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	* With a significant investment of 40 Thrones, the nets would produce 8 ilium each season over the coming year.		* With a significant investment of 40 Thrones, the nets would produce 8 ilium each season over the coming year.

	This does not require any intervention by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]]; the Bourse Seat would simply need to ensure they had the appropriate funds in their inventory, and send an e-mail to plot@profounddecisions.co.uk after the event. This option is ''only'' available until the end of the Spring Equinox 380YE - after that it will be too late to take advantage of the [[opportunity]].		This does not require any intervention by the [[Senate]]; the Bourse Seat would simply need to ensure they had the appropriate funds in their inventory, and send an e-mail to plot@profounddecisions.co.uk after the event. This option is ''only'' available until the end of the Spring Equinox 380YE - after that it will be too late to take advantage of the [[opportunity]].

	===A Risk of Storms===		===A Risk of Storms===

Coolbeans: /* Opportunity: The Scorrero Nets */

2024-06-21T09:08:47Z

Opportunity: The Scorrero Nets

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	* With a significant investment of 40 Thrones, the nets would produce 8 ilium each season over the coming year.		* With a significant investment of 40 Thrones, the nets would produce 8 ilium each season over the coming year.

	This does not require any intervention by the [[Imperial Senate]]; the Bourse Seat would simply need to ensure they had the appropriate funds in their inventory, and send an e-mail to ~~empire.~~plot@profounddecisions.co.uk after the event. This option is ''only'' available until the end of the Spring Equinox 380YE - after that it will be too late to take advantage of the [[opportunity]].		This does not require any intervention by the [[Imperial Senate]]; the Bourse Seat would simply need to ensure they had the appropriate funds in their inventory, and send an e-mail to plot@profounddecisions.co.uk after the event. This option is ''only'' available until the end of the Spring Equinox 380YE - after that it will be too late to take advantage of the [[opportunity]].

	===A Risk of Storms===		===A Risk of Storms===

Beeswax at 20:22, 12 May 2022

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	If the dreadful weather occurred in Mournwold or Tassato, it is likely the Vassa would burst its banks, flooding the city of Tassato. This would inflict a significant penalty on personal resources in Tassato. Such a flood would also potentially damage the [[Tassato#The_Sapphire_Stair\|Sapphire Stair]] locks, and if it were severe enough could damage the [[Madruga#The_Spider.27s_Dream\|Spider's Dream]] - the only safe way to cross the Vassa from Madruga to Sarvos - for good measure.		If the dreadful weather occurred in Mournwold or Tassato, it is likely the Vassa would burst its banks, flooding the city of Tassato. This would inflict a significant penalty on personal resources in Tassato. Such a flood would also potentially damage the [[Tassato#The_Sapphire_Stair\|Sapphire Stair]] locks, and if it were severe enough could damage the [[Madruga#The_Spider.27s_Dream\|Spider's Dream]] - the only safe way to cross the Vassa from Madruga to Sarvos - for good measure.

	If the weather were to occur in ~~Kharaman~~ or Segura, the effects would likely be less severe, but still include some damage to the [[Scorrero Nets]], and to the livelihoods of business owners in Segura and Madruga.		If the weather were to occur in Kahraman or Segura, the effects would likely be less severe, but still include some damage to the [[Scorrero Nets]], and to the livelihoods of business owners in Segura and Madruga.

	By a similar token, the rituals [[Rivers of Life]] and [[Rivers Run Red]] are likely to have additional effects if performed on the swollen headwaters of the Vassa (in Mournwold) or the deep Scorrero (in ~~Kharaman~~). In addition to its normal effects of performing one of these rituals on one of these two [[territory\|territories]], a [[Rivers of Life]] would give a small increase to the production of [[farm\|farms]] and [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] in the territories along the course of the river (in Tassato and Sarvos, or Segura and Madruga) while a [[Rivers Run Red]] would give a similar penalty to those resources.		By a similar token, the rituals [[Rivers of Life]] and [[Rivers Run Red]] are likely to have additional effects if performed on the swollen headwaters of the Vassa (in Mournwold) or the deep Scorrero (in Kahraman). In addition to its normal effects of performing one of these rituals on one of these two [[territory\|territories]], a [[Rivers of Life]] would give a small increase to the production of [[farm\|farms]] and [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] in the territories along the course of the river (in Tassato and Sarvos, or Segura and Madruga) while a [[Rivers Run Red]] would give a similar penalty to those resources.

	In the extreme event that one of the Spring curses were combined with tumultuous rain, the effect on farms and herb gardens would likely be even further increased.		In the extreme event that one of the Spring curses were combined with tumultuous rain, the effect on farms and herb gardens would likely be even further increased.

RichardRaynor at 19:04, 3 February 2022

2022-02-03T19:04:45Z

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]]
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Dre at 18:10, 18 May 2016

2016-05-18T18:10:18Z

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	Worse, once the weather begins to improve a little, the heavy snow begins to thaw, leading to flooding in several parts of the southern Empire. The Vassa and the Scorrero are particularly swollen by snowmelt, causing problems in [[Tassato]], [[Tassato#Cascatas\|Cevia]], [[Segura#Trivento\|Trivento]], [[Segura#Lucksprings\|Cerevado]], and [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]]. There is a serious possibility that the furious Vassa may burst its banks, with sandbags and other improvised flood defences being employed in the settlements along its length. Already a number of cellars and subterranean chambers have been flooded with freezing cold water.		Worse, once the weather begins to improve a little, the heavy snow begins to thaw, leading to flooding in several parts of the southern Empire. The Vassa and the Scorrero are particularly swollen by snowmelt, causing problems in [[Tassato]], [[Tassato#Cascatas\|Cevia]], [[Segura#Trivento\|Trivento]], [[Segura#Lucksprings\|Cerevado]], and [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]]. There is a serious possibility that the furious Vassa may burst its banks, with sandbags and other improvised flood defences being employed in the settlements along its length. Already a number of cellars and subterranean chambers have been flooded with freezing cold water.

	The Scorrero is less likely to break ~~it's~~ banks, but the rising is cause for concern especially for the ''net rigger'' ~~comunities~~ who work on the [[Scorrero Nets]]. While the river tends to be slow moving, the dangerous currents it is famous for spell disaster for anyone who misjudges the water. There have already been several tragic incidents involving loss of life among the ''net rigger'' communities.		The Scorrero is less likely to break its banks, but the rising is cause for concern especially for the ''net rigger'' communities who work on the [[Scorrero Nets]]. While the river tends to be slow moving, the dangerous currents it is famous for spell disaster for anyone who misjudges the water. There have already been several tragic incidents involving loss of life among the ''net rigger'' communities.

	Needless to say, with a characteristic black humour, the [[dramaturgy\|dramaturgists]] of Tassato have made a point of performing several famous plays in which the character of Vassa does something extraordinary or unexpected, precipitating disaster.		Needless to say, with a characteristic black humour, the [[dramaturgy\|dramaturgists]] of Tassato have made a point of performing several famous plays in which the character of Vassa does something extraordinary or unexpected, precipitating disaster.
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	No doubt other possibilities may suggest themselves.		No doubt other possibilities may suggest themselves.

	===Opportunity : The Scorrero Nets===		===Opportunity: The Scorrero Nets===
	The risk of flooding along the Scorrero is a concern, but it is also an opportunity. Every year, [[ilium]] is washed down out of the hills and mountains and collected from the river by the ''net riggers''. This year, with the rising water levels, it seems a lot more ilium has been loosened and washed down the Scorrero. The challenge is going to lie in finding enough people prepared to risk the treacherous waters to claim it.		The risk of flooding along the Scorrero is a concern, but it is also an opportunity. Every year, [[ilium]] is washed down out of the hills and mountains and collected from the river by the ''net riggers''. This year, with the rising water levels, it seems a lot more ilium has been loosened and washed down the Scorrero. The challenge is going to lie in finding enough people prepared to risk the treacherous waters to claim it.

	The [[Scorrero Nets]] will be auctioned during the Spring Equinox, as they are each year. The new Seat may choose to take advantage of the opportunity presented by the swollen river by offering more money to workers prepared to take more extreme risks in pursuit of sweet, sweet ilium.		The [[Scorrero Nets]] will be auctioned during the Spring Equinox, as they are each year. The new Seat may choose to take advantage of the opportunity presented by the swollen river by offering more money to workers prepared to take more extreme risks in pursuit of sweet, sweet ilium.

	* With a small investment of 7 Thrones, the ~~scorrero~~ nets would produce a total of 6 ilium each season over the coming year.		* With a small investment of 7 Thrones, the Scorrero nets would produce a total of 6 ilium each season over the coming year.
	* With a moderate investment of 20 Thrones, the ~~scorrero~~ nets would produce 7 ilium each season over the coming year.		* With a moderate investment of 20 Thrones, the Scorrero nets would produce 7 ilium each season over the coming year.
	* With a significant investment of 40 Thrones, the nets would produce 8 ilium each season over the coming year.		* With a significant investment of 40 Thrones, the nets would produce 8 ilium each season over the coming year.

Rafferty: /* Winter in Skarsind */

2016-05-18T14:14:27Z

Winter in Skarsind

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	As a consequence of the curse, the production of all farms in Skarsind has been halved over the previous season. While the worst effects of the curse have faded with the grim winter weather, there are still a few lingering traces.		As a consequence of the curse, the production of all farms in Skarsind has been halved over the previous season. While the worst effects of the curse have faded with the grim winter weather, there are still a few lingering traces.

	Investigation of the curse on Skarsind will be hampered by the distances involved. One possible solution would be for a magician versed in the lore of the winter realm to prepare an [[Spontaneous_magic#Arcane_Projection\|arcane projection]] which would allow an effect similar to [[Wisdom of the Balanced Blade]] to be performed at the [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|imperial regio]], targeting the affected territory, to at least get some idea of what exactly the curse is doing. No doubt other possibilities may suggest themselves.		Investigation of the curse on Skarsind will be hampered by the distances involved. One possible solution would be for a magician versed in the lore of the winter realm to prepare an [[Spontaneous_magic#Arcane_Projection\|arcane projection]] which would allow an effect similar to [[Wisdom of the Balanced Blade]] to be performed at the [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|imperial regio]], targeting the affected territory, to at least get some idea of what exactly the curse is doing. Any such divination will need to be potent enough to over come the effect of the [[Drawing the Penumbral Veil\|shroud]] of [[night magic]] that has settled over the [[territory]].

			No doubt other possibilities may suggest themselves.

	===Opportunity : The Scorrero Nets===		===Opportunity : The Scorrero Nets===
	The risk of flooding along the Scorrero is a concern, but it is also an opportunity. Every year, [[ilium]] is washed down out of the hills and mountains and collected from the river by the ''net riggers''. This year, with the rising water levels, it seems a lot more ilium has been loosened and washed down the Scorrero. The challenge is going to lie in finding enough people prepared to risk the treacherous waters to claim it.		The risk of flooding along the Scorrero is a concern, but it is also an opportunity. Every year, [[ilium]] is washed down out of the hills and mountains and collected from the river by the ''net riggers''. This year, with the rising water levels, it seems a lot more ilium has been loosened and washed down the Scorrero. The challenge is going to lie in finding enough people prepared to risk the treacherous waters to claim it.

Rafferty: /* A Risk of Storms */

2016-05-18T13:30:03Z

A Risk of Storms

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	If everything remains as it is, the worst of the flooding along the Vassa and the Scorrero should pass by the Summer Solstice. ''However'' any sustained period of heavy rain in the territories along the banks of the two rivers could be disastrous. Such weather would likely need to be at least as bad as that created by [[Thunderous Deluge]] and would almost certainly require the use of [[Spring magic]].		If everything remains as it is, the worst of the flooding along the Vassa and the Scorrero should pass by the Summer Solstice. ''However'' any sustained period of heavy rain in the territories along the banks of the two rivers could be disastrous. Such weather would likely need to be at least as bad as that created by [[Thunderous Deluge]] and would almost certainly require the use of [[Spring magic]].

	If the dreadful weather occurred in Mournwold or Tassato, it is likely the Vassa would burst its banks, flooding the city of Tassato ~~and potentially damaging [[the Sapphire Stair]] and perhaps even the [[Spider's Dream]] for good measure~~. This would inflict a significant penalty on personal resources in Tassato. If the ~~weather~~ were ~~to take place in Kharaman or Segura, the effects would likely be less~~ severe~~, but still include some~~ damage to the [[~~Scorrero Nets~~]]~~, and~~ to the ~~livelihoods of business owners in Segura and~~ Madruga.		If the dreadful weather occurred in Mournwold or Tassato, it is likely the Vassa would burst its banks, flooding the city of Tassato. This would inflict a significant penalty on personal resources in Tassato. Such a flood would also potentially damage the [[Tassato#The_Sapphire_Stair\|Sapphire Stair]] locks, and if it were severe enough could damage the [[Madruga#The_Spider.27s_Dream\|Spider's Dream]] - the only safe way to cross the Vassa from Madruga to Sarvos - for good measure.

	By a similar token, the rituals [[Rivers of Life]] and [[Rivers Run Red]] are likely to have additional effects if performed on the headwaters of the Vassa (in Mournwold) or the Scorrero (in Kharaman). In addition to its normal effects, a [[Rivers of Life]] would give a small increase to the production of [[farm\|farms]] and [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] in the territories along the course of the river (in Tassato and Sarvos, or Segura and Madruga) while a [[Rivers Run Red]] would give a similar penalty to those resources.		If the weather were to occur in Kharaman or Segura, the effects would likely be less severe, but still include some damage to the [[Scorrero Nets]], and to the livelihoods of business owners in Segura and Madruga.

			By a similar token, the rituals [[Rivers of Life]] and [[Rivers Run Red]] are likely to have additional effects if performed on the swollen headwaters of the Vassa (in Mournwold) or the deep Scorrero (in Kharaman). In addition to its normal effects of performing one of these rituals on one of these two [[territory\|territories]], a [[Rivers of Life]] would give a small increase to the production of [[farm\|farms]] and [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] in the territories along the course of the river (in Tassato and Sarvos, or Segura and Madruga) while a [[Rivers Run Red]] would give a similar penalty to those resources.

	In the extreme event that one of the Spring curses were combined with tumultuous rain, the effect on farms and herb gardens would likely be even further increased.		In the extreme event that one of the Spring curses were combined with tumultuous rain, the effect on farms and herb gardens would likely be even further increased.

Rafferty: /* The Scorrero Nets */

2016-05-18T13:26:50Z

The Scorrero Nets

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	Investigation of the curse on Skarsind will be hampered by the distances involved. One possible solution would be for a magician versed in the lore of the winter realm to prepare an [[Spontaneous_magic#Arcane_Projection\|arcane projection]] which would allow an effect similar to [[Wisdom of the Balanced Blade]] to be performed at the [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|imperial regio]], targeting the affected territory, to at least get some idea of what exactly the curse is doing. No doubt other possibilities may suggest themselves.		Investigation of the curse on Skarsind will be hampered by the distances involved. One possible solution would be for a magician versed in the lore of the winter realm to prepare an [[Spontaneous_magic#Arcane_Projection\|arcane projection]] which would allow an effect similar to [[Wisdom of the Balanced Blade]] to be performed at the [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|imperial regio]], targeting the affected territory, to at least get some idea of what exactly the curse is doing. No doubt other possibilities may suggest themselves.
	===The Scorrero Nets===		===Opportunity : The Scorrero Nets===
	The risk of flooding along the Scorrero is a concern, but it is also an opportunity. Every year, [[ilium]] is washed down out of the hills and mountains and collected from the river by the ''net riggers''. This year, with the rising water levels, it seems a lot more ilium has been loosened and washed down the Scorrero. The challenge is going to lie in finding enough people prepared to risk the treacherous waters to claim it.		The risk of flooding along the Scorrero is a concern, but it is also an opportunity. Every year, [[ilium]] is washed down out of the hills and mountains and collected from the river by the ''net riggers''. This year, with the rising water levels, it seems a lot more ilium has been loosened and washed down the Scorrero. The challenge is going to lie in finding enough people prepared to risk the treacherous waters to claim it.

Rafferty: /* After the harvest */

2016-05-18T13:25:52Z

After the harvest

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	<ic>''To encourage Marcher Farmers to reduce the cost of food sold to the Civil Service to resupply the armies of the Empire. We name Martin Orchard to co-ordinate this and assign fifty liao to this work.''</ic>		<ic>''To encourage Marcher Farmers to reduce the cost of food sold to the Civil Service to resupply the armies of the Empire. We name Martin Orchard to co-ordinate this and assign fifty liao to this work.''</ic>

	Martin Orchard, a monk of the Pickham Monastery in Upwold, was the priest chosen by the Marcher assembly to deal with the food shortages. While the farmers have listened, they are not best pleased and Martin Orchard is likely to receive a cool welcome on many farms across the Marches for some time to come		'''Martin Orchard''', a monk of the Pickham Monastery in [[Upwold]], was the priest chosen by the Marcher assembly to deal with the food shortages. While the farmers have listened, they are not best pleased and Martin Orchard is likely to receive a cool welcome on many farms across the Marches for some time to come

	===Winter in Skarsind===		===Winter in Skarsind===

Rafferty: /* After the harvest */

2016-05-18T13:24:12Z

After the harvest

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	===After the harvest===		===After the harvest===
	The immediate after effects of the disastrous harvest in the Marches have faded, but the repercussions are still being felt. The Marcher farmers and stewards have sufficient stores to see them through, and even some to sell if they wish, but nowhere near as much as they might have expected. The national assembly of the Imperial Synod took steps during the Winter Solstice, urging the farmers of the Marches to tighten their belts another notch and sell their surplus at a reduced price for the good of the Empire.		The immediate after effects of the disastrous harvest in the Marches have faded, but the repercussions are still being felt. The Marcher farmers and stewards have sufficient stores to see them through, and even some to sell if they wish, but nowhere near as much as they might have expected. The national assembly of the Imperial Synod took steps during the Winter Solstice, urging the farmers of the Marches to tighten their belts another notch and sell their surplus at a reduced price for the good of the Empire.

			<ic>''To encourage Marcher Farmers to reduce the cost of food sold to the Civil Service to resupply the armies of the Empire. We name Martin Orchard to co-ordinate this and assign fifty liao to this work.''</ic>

	Martin Orchard, a monk of the Pickham Monastery in Upwold, was the priest chosen by the Marcher assembly to deal with the food shortages. While the farmers have listened, they are not best pleased and Martin Orchard is likely to receive a cool welcome on many farms across the Marches for some time to come		Martin Orchard, a monk of the Pickham Monastery in Upwold, was the priest chosen by the Marcher assembly to deal with the food shortages. While the farmers have listened, they are not best pleased and Martin Orchard is likely to receive a cool welcome on many farms across the Marches for some time to come