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GuiltyConscience: /* The Otterway */

2026-03-18T23:10:58Z

The Otterway

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	Rather than stopping at Odd's End, the Western Highway could continue east along the raised earth causeway to [[Bregasland#Ottermire\|Ottery]], and then south to [[Bregasland#The_Rushes\|Sallow]]. Indeed, the Otterway is long overdue for a little attention - bad weather, time, and travel have all taken their toll on "''the only dry road in the marshes''" as it is sometimes known. This would also be an excellent opportunity to widen the road, and properly pave it for the first time since the reign of [[Emperor James]].		Rather than stopping at Odd's End, the Western Highway could continue east along the raised earth causeway to [[Bregasland#Ottermire\|Ottery]], and then south to [[Bregasland#The_Rushes\|Sallow]]. Indeed, the Otterway is long overdue for a little attention - bad weather, time, and travel have all taken their toll on "''the only dry road in the marshes''" as it is sometimes known. This would also be an excellent opportunity to widen the road, and properly pave it for the first time since the reign of [[Emperor James]].

	This project would not be cheap; maintenance and expansion of the Otterway would cost 20 wains of white granite and 20 wains of weirwood, require 80 crowns in labour costs, and take six months to complete. At the end of this time, in conjunction with the Imperial Breadbasket, it would provide a bounty of an additional 360 rings each season shared among the farms of Bregasland. Alternatively, if the Senate were already undertaking the Great Western Highway project, they could specify that the Otterway would be part o that project. It would add another 20 wains of white granite, 20 wains of weirwood, and 80 crowns to the Great Western Highway project, and the whole thing would take three months longer to complete, but it would all count as a single senate motion and commission.		This project would not be cheap; maintenance and expansion of the Otterway would cost 20 wains of white granite and 20 wains of weirwood, require 80 crowns in labour costs, and take six months to complete. At the end of this time, in conjunction with the Imperial Breadbasket, it would provide a bounty of an additional 360 rings each season shared among the farms of Bregasland. Alternatively, if the Senate were already undertaking the Great Western Highway project, they could specify that the Otterway would be part of that project. It would add another 20 wains of white granite, 20 wains of weirwood, and 80 crowns to the Great Western Highway project, and the whole thing would take three months longer to complete, but it would all count as a single senate motion and commission.

	The Civil Service mention that they raised the possibility of extending the Otterway farther into the Fens and were met with what bordered on actual hostility. It appears that while other Marchers may welcome the benefits of new roads, the Bregas on the whole prefer their privacy thank you very much.		The Civil Service mention that they raised the possibility of extending the Otterway farther into the Fens and were met with what bordered on actual hostility. It appears that while other Marchers may welcome the benefits of new roads, the Bregas on the whole prefer their privacy thank you very much.

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

2026-01-16T09:42:53Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial navy" to "[[navy"

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	<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><box>'''A Note on Canals'''<br>As mentioned in the main text, the Marches are quite flat. The kind of waterway being proposed is intended for use by narrow boats with shallow drafts, canal barges and similar. It is not something that would have any military use.<br><br>		<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><box>'''A Note on Canals'''<br>As mentioned in the main text, the Marches are quite flat. The kind of waterway being proposed is intended for use by narrow boats with shallow drafts, canal barges and similar. It is not something that would have any military use.<br><br>

	The proposed canal is completely inadequate for a warship which would need to be around twenty times the size (with concomitant costs) for it to have any benefit on [[~~Imperial~~ navy\|naval]] movement, and would require major remodelling of the territories through which it passed such that every region along the river would gain the coastal quality. Such a project would be astronomically expensive, time consuming, and likely well beyond the capabilities of the any power in the world of Empire.</box></div>		The proposed canal is completely inadequate for a warship which would need to be around twenty times the size (with concomitant costs) for it to have any benefit on [[navy\|naval]] movement, and would require major remodelling of the territories through which it passed such that every region along the river would gain the coastal quality. Such a project would be astronomically expensive, time consuming, and likely well beyond the capabilities of the any power in the world of Empire.</box></div>

	===The Great Westward Canal===		===The Great Westward Canal===

Dre: /* Towers of Fire */

2023-08-30T14:54:15Z

Towers of Fire

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	First, the beacons would quickly send warning of any invading force across the territory allowing the halls to rally and coordinate resistance. Any barbarian force attempting to invade Kallavesa or Hahnmark would treat the invasion as contested (they would not receive the benefit for an uncontested attack), even if no further effort was made by Imperial forces to defend the territory.		First, the beacons would quickly send warning of any invading force across the territory allowing the halls to rally and coordinate resistance. Any barbarian force attempting to invade Kallavesa or Hahnmark would treat the invasion as contested (they would not receive the benefit for an uncontested attack), even if no further effort was made by Imperial forces to defend the territory.

	Secondly, captains of a [[military unit]] would be able to assign their ~~soldier~~ to garrison the beacons and watchtowers as if they were a [[fortification]]. They would need to choose between Hahnmark or Kallavesa, and they would receive no additional fighting strength, but they would help ~~directly~~ in resisting an invading barbarian force.		Secondly, captains of a [[military unit]] would be able to assign their soldiers to garrison the beacons and watchtowers as if they were a [[fortification]]. They would need to choose between Hahnmark or Kallavesa, and they would receive no additional fighting strength, but they would directly help in resisting an invading barbarian force.

	The towers and beacons would ''not'' count as a fortification for purposes of magical rituals. They would be maintained and garrisoned by the people of the halls that stand near them, and so there would be no drain on the [[Imperial treasury]]. They would not take damage from an invading force - the only weakness would be that the beacons in a territory would stop working if an enemy force took control of [[Hahnmark#Kalpaheim\|Kalpaheim]] (for the [[Hahnmark]] beacons), or the [[Kallavesa#Rundhal_Marsh\|Rundhal Marsh]] (for the [[Kallavesa]] beacons).		The towers and beacons would ''not'' count as a fortification for purposes of magical rituals. They would be maintained and garrisoned by the people of the halls that stand near them, and so there would be no drain on the [[Imperial treasury]]. They would not take damage from an invading force - the only weakness would be that the beacons in a territory would stop working if an enemy force took control of [[Hahnmark#Kalpaheim\|Kalpaheim]] (for the [[Hahnmark]] beacons), or the [[Kallavesa#Rundhal_Marsh\|Rundhal Marsh]] (for the [[Kallavesa]] beacons).

Rafferty: /* Kahraman: The Cinnabar Roads */

2023-05-30T13:07:30Z

Kahraman: The Cinnabar Roads

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	===Kahraman: The Cinnabar Roads===		===Kahraman: The Cinnabar Roads===
			Following the damage to Kahraman by the Jotun this opportunity is no longer available.
	The wealth of [[Kahraman]] lies in its hills. A treacherous land of broken rock, barren mountainsides, fast-flowing streams, and jagged-edged valleys, travel through the territory is notoriously arduous. There is precious little in the way of vegetation, only scrub that clings to the slopes, and as often as not poor weather makes travel even more hazardous. There are roads, but they require constant maintenance, and the scattered settlements that take shelter in the valleys often have more pressing concerns than ensuring a bridge two days travel from their walls is properly repaired.		The wealth of [[Kahraman]] lies in its hills. A treacherous land of broken rock, barren mountainsides, fast-flowing streams, and jagged-edged valleys, travel through the territory is notoriously arduous. There is precious little in the way of vegetation, only scrub that clings to the slopes, and as often as not poor weather makes travel even more hazardous. There are roads, but they require constant maintenance, and the scattered settlements that take shelter in the valleys often have more pressing concerns than ensuring a bridge two days travel from their walls is properly repaired.

Hailmur: /* Feroz: The Garden Roads */

2023-03-01T18:02:47Z

Feroz: The Garden Roads

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	[[Feroz]] is a well-settled, civilised territory which already has some roads. As with other nations, the civil service have prepared a list of places the roads require maintenance, and proposals for places where they could be expanded to connect newer settlements to more established towns. The plans also contain proposals for expanding the existing highway between [[Feroz#Johara\|Johara]] and [[Feroz#Mora\|Mora]] past the [[Feroz#The_Spice_Gardens_of_Feroz\|Spice Gardens]] and across the border into [[Segura]], ultimately connecting with [[Segura#Anduz\|Anduz]].		[[Feroz]] is a well-settled, civilised territory which already has some roads. As with other nations, the civil service have prepared a list of places the roads require maintenance, and proposals for places where they could be expanded to connect newer settlements to more established towns. The plans also contain proposals for expanding the existing highway between [[Feroz#Johara\|Johara]] and [[Feroz#Mora\|Mora]] past the [[Feroz#The_Spice_Gardens_of_Feroz\|Spice Gardens]] and across the border into [[Segura]], ultimately connecting with [[Segura#Anduz\|Anduz]].

	The civil service also approached the hakima at [[Feroz#Afarjasse\|Afar]] to discuss the possibility of connecting their distant settlement with [[Bramar]] in the south. They were received politely but told in no uncertain terms that the families of that far-flung retreat would actively oppose any attempt to build a road through the rolling grasslands that surround the isolated town.		The civil service also approached the hakima at [[Feroz#Afarjasse\|Afar]] to discuss the possibility of connecting their distant settlement with [[Feroz#Fontargenta\|Bramar]] in the south. They were received politely but told in no uncertain terms that the families of that far-flung retreat would actively oppose any attempt to build a road through the rolling grasslands that surround the isolated town.

	This Garden Roads would require 40 wains of white granite, 80 crowns labour costs, and take six months to complete. Once work was finished, the roads would provide two benefits. First, a pool of 495 rings would be split each season between the [[business\|businesses]] of Feroz. Second, the improved access to places such as the Spice Gardens would see a bounty of 38 random herbs split between every herb garden in the territory.		This Garden Roads would require 40 wains of white granite, 80 crowns labour costs, and take six months to complete. Once work was finished, the roads would provide two benefits. First, a pool of 495 rings would be split each season between the [[business\|businesses]] of Feroz. Second, the improved access to places such as the Spice Gardens would see a bounty of 38 random herbs split between every herb garden in the territory.

Responsible1: /* Resolution */

2022-07-06T17:44:19Z

Resolution

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	However, the civil service has confirmed that should the Senate prove to be interested in investing in the long-term infrastructure of the Empire to the point of beginning work on one or more of these projects in the next two seasons, then that would spark interest in looking for similar road-building opportunities in those nations of the Empire not currently covered.		However, the civil service has confirmed that should the Senate prove to be interested in investing in the long-term infrastructure of the Empire to the point of beginning work on one or more of these projects in the next two seasons, then that would spark interest in looking for similar road-building opportunities in those nations of the Empire not currently covered.
	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	The Imperial Senate [[Construct_Wintermark_beacons\|approved the construction]] of the [[#The_Beacons_of_Wintermark\|Wintermark beacons]] during the Autumn Equinox 382YE. ~~work has begun, and if it continues at~~ the ~~current rate should be~~ completed shortly before the Spring Equinox.		The Imperial Senate [[Construct_Wintermark_beacons\|approved the construction]] of the [[#The_Beacons_of_Wintermark\|Wintermark beacons]] during the Autumn Equinox 382YE. Work on the Beacons was completed shortly before the Spring Equinox 383YE.

			The Imperial Senate [[Construct_Iron_Roads\|approved the construction]] of the [[#The_Iron_Roads_of_Varushka\|Iron Roads of Varushka]] during the Autumn Equinox 383YE. They [[384YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Expand_Iron_Roads_to_Ossium\|approved an expansion]] of the Iron Roads [[Thousands_or_more#Roads_of_Iron\|into Ossium]] during the Spring Equinox 384YE.

	<ic>Jack Counter draw two neat lines under the proposal using a straight edge. He stared down at the piece of paper - it seemed incredible to see it finally written down as a formal submission after all these years. five years of patient study as an apprentice, two more as a journeyman before he became a fully qualified civil servant... and all that time he'd kept his childhood dream firmly in his mind.		<ic>Jack Counter draw two neat lines under the proposal using a straight edge. He stared down at the piece of paper - it seemed incredible to see it finally written down as a formal submission after all these years. five years of patient study as an apprentice, two more as a journeyman before he became a fully qualified civil servant... and all that time he'd kept his childhood dream firmly in his mind.

Responsible1: /* Resolution */

2022-07-06T17:39:33Z

Resolution

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	However, the civil service has confirmed that should the Senate prove to be interested in investing in the long-term infrastructure of the Empire to the point of beginning work on one or more of these projects in the next two seasons, then that would spark interest in looking for similar road-building opportunities in those nations of the Empire not currently covered.		However, the civil service has confirmed that should the Senate prove to be interested in investing in the long-term infrastructure of the Empire to the point of beginning work on one or more of these projects in the next two seasons, then that would spark interest in looking for similar road-building opportunities in those nations of the Empire not currently covered.
	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	The Imperial Senate [[Construct_Wintermark_beacons\|approved the construction]] of the [[#The_Beacons_of_Wintermark\|Wintermark beacons]] during the Autumn Equinox. work has begun, and if it continues at the current rate should be completed shortly before the Spring Equinox.		The Imperial Senate [[Construct_Wintermark_beacons\|approved the construction]] of the [[#The_Beacons_of_Wintermark\|Wintermark beacons]] during the Autumn Equinox 382YE. work has begun, and if it continues at the current rate should be completed shortly before the Spring Equinox.

	<ic>Jack Counter draw two neat lines under the proposal using a straight edge. He stared down at the piece of paper - it seemed incredible to see it finally written down as a formal submission after all these years. five years of patient study as an apprentice, two more as a journeyman before he became a fully qualified civil servant... and all that time he'd kept his childhood dream firmly in his mind.		<ic>Jack Counter draw two neat lines under the proposal using a straight edge. He stared down at the piece of paper - it seemed incredible to see it finally written down as a formal submission after all these years. five years of patient study as an apprentice, two more as a journeyman before he became a fully qualified civil servant... and all that time he'd kept his childhood dream firmly in his mind.

Responsible1: /* Resolution */

2022-07-06T17:36:29Z

Resolution

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	However, the civil service has confirmed that should the Senate prove to be interested in investing in the long-term infrastructure of the Empire to the point of beginning work on one or more of these projects in the next two seasons, then that would spark interest in looking for similar road-building opportunities in those nations of the Empire not currently covered.		However, the civil service has confirmed that should the Senate prove to be interested in investing in the long-term infrastructure of the Empire to the point of beginning work on one or more of these projects in the next two seasons, then that would spark interest in looking for similar road-building opportunities in those nations of the Empire not currently covered.
	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	The Imperial Senate [[Construct_Wintermark_beacons\|approved the construction]] of the [[#The_Beacons_of_Wintermark\|Wintermark beacons]] ~~uring~~ the Autumn Equinox. work has begun, and if it continues at the current rate should be completed shortly before the Spring Equinox.		The Imperial Senate [[Construct_Wintermark_beacons\|approved the construction]] of the [[#The_Beacons_of_Wintermark\|Wintermark beacons]] during the Autumn Equinox. work has begun, and if it continues at the current rate should be completed shortly before the Spring Equinox.

	<ic>Jack Counter draw two neat lines under the proposal using a straight edge. He stared down at the piece of paper - it seemed incredible to see it finally written down as a formal submission after all these years. five years of patient study as an apprentice, two more as a journeyman before he became a fully qualified civil servant... and all that time he'd kept his childhood dream firmly in his mind.		<ic>Jack Counter draw two neat lines under the proposal using a straight edge. He stared down at the piece of paper - it seemed incredible to see it finally written down as a formal submission after all these years. five years of patient study as an apprentice, two more as a journeyman before he became a fully qualified civil servant... and all that time he'd kept his childhood dream firmly in his mind.

RichardRaynor at 15:45, 22 January 2022

2022-01-22T15:45:33Z

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:382YE]][[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:382YE Autumn]][[Category:Recent History]]
	<ic>Edith threw her pencil back on the desk and gave a theatrical sigh. "This is a waste of time. The roads in the Mark are good enough already. We're not achieving ''anything'' with this".		<ic>Edith threw her pencil back on the desk and gave a theatrical sigh. "This is a waste of time. The roads in the Mark are good enough already. We're not achieving ''anything'' with this".

Matt: /* Getting the Job Done */

2020-08-07T18:07:56Z

Getting the Job Done

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	The Iron Roads represent a significant investment in the long-term infrastructure of Varushka. Between the maintenance of the existing roads, and the building of new ones across Varushka, the project will require 200 wains of white granite, 400 crowns in labour costs, and take a year to complete. Most of the preliminary work has already been done, so despite the size of the project it would count as only a single [[commission]] toward the Senate's limited number each season.		The Iron Roads represent a significant investment in the long-term infrastructure of Varushka. Between the maintenance of the existing roads, and the building of new ones across Varushka, the project will require 200 wains of white granite, 400 crowns in labour costs, and take a year to complete. Most of the preliminary work has already been done, so despite the size of the project it would count as only a single [[commission]] toward the Senate's limited number each season.

	Once complete, the roads would greatly improve the prosperity of Varushkan [[mine]] and [[forest]] owners, who will find it much easier to access labourers, tools, and raw materials. The mine owners in each of the three territories would each get a share of 35 random ingots of metal, and forest owners in each of the three territories would each get a share of 35 random measures of material (that is 35 ingots an 35 measures in each of the three territories).		Once complete, the roads would greatly improve the prosperity of Varushkan [[mine]] and [[forest]] owners, who will find it much easier to access labourers, tools, and raw materials. The mine owners in each of the three territories would each get a share of 35 random ingots of metal, and forest owners in each of the three territories would each get a share of 35 random measures of material (that is 35 ingots and 35 measures in each of the three territories).

	Perhaps more importantly, these roads would also improve access to the [[Eternal Shafts of Time]], the [[Hunt of Alderei the Fair]], the [[Granites of Veltsgorsk]], and the [[Night Quarry]]. The production of each of these Bourse resources would be improved by 2 wains each season as long as the roads remained open.		Perhaps more importantly, these roads would also improve access to the [[Eternal Shafts of Time]], the [[Hunt of Alderei the Fair]], the [[Granites of Veltsgorsk]], and the [[Night Quarry]]. The production of each of these Bourse resources would be improved by 2 wains each season as long as the roads remained open.

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	[[Feroz]] is a well-settled, civilised territory which already has some roads. As with other nations, the civil service have prepared a list of places the roads require maintenance, and proposals for places where they could be expanded to connect newer settlements to more established towns. The plans also contain proposals for expanding the existing highway between [[Feroz#Johara\|Johara]] and [[Feroz#Mora\|Mora]] past the [[Feroz#The_Spice_Gardens_of_Feroz\|Spice Gardens]] and across the border into [[Segura]], ultimately connecting with [[Segura#Anduz\|Anduz]].		[[Feroz]] is a well-settled, civilised territory which already has some roads. As with other nations, the civil service have prepared a list of places the roads require maintenance, and proposals for places where they could be expanded to connect newer settlements to more established towns. The plans also contain proposals for expanding the existing highway between [[Feroz#Johara\|Johara]] and [[Feroz#Mora\|Mora]] past the [[Feroz#The_Spice_Gardens_of_Feroz\|Spice Gardens]] and across the border into [[Segura]], ultimately connecting with [[Segura#Anduz\|Anduz]].

	The civil service also approached the hakima at [[Feroz#Afarjasse\|Afar]] to discuss the possibility of connecting their distant settlement with [[Bramar]] in the south. They were received politely but told in no uncertain terms that the families of that far-flung retreat would actively oppose any attempt to build a road through the rolling grasslands that surround the isolated town.		The civil service also approached the hakima at [[Feroz#Afarjasse\|Afar]] to discuss the possibility of connecting their distant settlement with [[Feroz#Fontargenta\|Bramar]] in the south. They were received politely but told in no uncertain terms that the families of that far-flung retreat would actively oppose any attempt to build a road through the rolling grasslands that surround the isolated town.

	This Garden Roads would require 40 wains of white granite, 80 crowns labour costs, and take six months to complete. Once work was finished, the roads would provide two benefits. First, a pool of 495 rings would be split each season between the [[business\|businesses]] of Feroz. Second, the improved access to places such as the Spice Gardens would see a bounty of 38 random herbs split between every herb garden in the territory.		This Garden Roads would require 40 wains of white granite, 80 crowns labour costs, and take six months to complete. Once work was finished, the roads would provide two benefits. First, a pool of 495 rings would be split each season between the [[business\|businesses]] of Feroz. Second, the improved access to places such as the Spice Gardens would see a bounty of 38 random herbs split between every herb garden in the territory.