Steel Fist - Revision history

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	The deal concluded, Empress Britta presented it as a fait accompli to the Senate. To reward the Imperial Orcs for the work undertaken in supporting the [[Army\|Imperial armies]], the ilium would be allocated to them and connected to a new seat on the [[Bourse]]. There was some grumbling about the agreement, but little open opposition due to a widespread acceptance that the orcs were unstinting in their support for the Empire. The announcement that the Seat would be national, and allocated to whichever [[Imperial_Orcs_people#Legion_Name\|legion]] provided the most assistance to Imperial armies on campaign, did much to quiet dissenting voices in the face of growing aggression from the [[Jotun]], [[Druj]], and [[Thule]].		The deal concluded, Empress Britta presented it as a fait accompli to the Senate. To reward the Imperial Orcs for the work undertaken in supporting the [[Army\|Imperial armies]], the ilium would be allocated to them and connected to a new seat on the [[Bourse]]. There was some grumbling about the agreement, but little open opposition due to a widespread acceptance that the orcs were unstinting in their support for the Empire. The announcement that the Seat would be national, and allocated to whichever [[Imperial_Orcs_people#Legion_Name\|legion]] provided the most assistance to Imperial armies on campaign, did much to quiet dissenting voices in the face of growing aggression from the [[Jotun]], [[Druj]], and [[Thule]].

	The Imperial Senate voted to concede the ~~Alvetti~~ estate in [[Sarvos]] to the Sarcophan Delves as part of a greater [[Ratify treaty with the Sarcophan Delves Autumn 383YE\|treaty]] with the Bedelaar Huisbaas Vandersaar. Vandersaar in turn increased the amount of ilium granted to the seat by 4 additional rings per season.		The Imperial Senate voted to concede the Alivetti estate in [[Sarvos]] to the Sarcophan Delves as part of a greater [[Ratify treaty with the Sarcophan Delves Autumn 383YE\|treaty]] with the Bedelaar Huisbaas Vandersaar. Vandersaar in turn increased the amount of ilium granted to the seat by 4 additional rings per season.

	The Steel Fist Accord (the ''Verdrag van de Stalen Vuist'') is due to be renewed in 399YE. Should the Empire ever [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration_of_War\|declare war]] on the Sarcophan, the Steel Fist is likely to be the first casualty of the ensuing conflict.		The Steel Fist Accord (the ''Verdrag van de Stalen Vuist'') is due to be renewed in 399YE. Should the Empire ever [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration_of_War\|declare war]] on the Sarcophan, the Steel Fist is likely to be the first casualty of the ensuing conflict.

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	Custodianship of Steel Fist is retained for a year, or until the citizen holding the seat dies, or steps down. An Imperial Bourse seat cannot be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Synod]].		Custodianship of Steel Fist is retained for a year, or until the citizen holding the seat dies, or steps down. An Imperial Bourse seat cannot be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Synod]].
	<box>'''Appointing the Seat'''<br>		<box>'''Appointing the Seat'''<br>
	Every time an Imperial Orc allocates a [[military unit]] to [[Military_unit#Supporting_an_Army\|support]] an [[~~Imperial armies~~\|Imperial army]] they receive votes. A typical military unit provides 10 votes, plus an extra 2 votes for each time it has been [[Military_unit#Upgrades\|upgraded]]. Only the actual rank of the military unit counts in this calculation. [[Enchantment\|Enchantments]], [[curse\|curses]], penalties or bonuses for downtime effects and so on have no effect. When the seat is appointed, the number of votes they have accrued over the previous year is tallied.		Every time an Imperial Orc allocates a [[military unit]] to [[Military_unit#Supporting_an_Army\|support]] an [[Army\|Imperial army]] they receive votes. A typical military unit provides 10 votes, plus an extra 2 votes for each time it has been [[Military_unit#Upgrades\|upgraded]]. Only the actual rank of the military unit counts in this calculation. [[Enchantment\|Enchantments]], [[curse\|curses]], penalties or bonuses for downtime effects and so on have no effect. When the seat is appointed, the number of votes they have accrued over the previous year is tallied.

	Characters new to the nation who have a military unit personal resource are assumed to have spent the previous year supporting an Imperial army. Likewise, players with a military unit who have missed an event are similarly assumed to have supported an army. We've made this rule for game balance reasons - so that new characters and players unable to attend every event are not unfairly penalised. If it becomes relevant, players are encouraged to create simple explanations as to how they have supported an army without showing up in the [[Imperial Roll of Honour]] or directly affecting the downtime campaign such as training new recruits, protecting supply lines, or the like.		Characters new to the nation who have a military unit personal resource are assumed to have spent the previous year supporting an Imperial army. Likewise, players with a military unit who have missed an event are similarly assumed to have supported an army. We've made this rule for game balance reasons - so that new characters and players unable to attend every event are not unfairly penalised. If it becomes relevant, players are encouraged to create simple explanations as to how they have supported an army without showing up in the [[Imperial Roll of Honour]] or directly affecting the downtime campaign such as training new recruits, protecting supply lines, or the like.

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	The [[opportunity]] to create the Steel Fist came in Summer 374YE when representatives of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] approached the Empire to discuss certain trading privileges at the Imperial docks. The [[Senate]] at the time was uninterested, but Empress Britta saw the potential and hosted a private negotiation with the ambassadors. The upshot was that the [[Sarcophan_Delves#Politics\|Bedelaar Huisbass]] of Sarcophan would pay a regular tribute of ilium to the Empire each season, in return for exemption from several trade tariffs and some minor freedoms when operating in the Bay of Catazar. Chief among these was the ability to store small amounts of weirwood, white granite, and mithril in Imperial warehouses. In return, the Sarcophan also continued to endorse the Civil Service Bourse Certificates. Being the Empire's closest neighbours, it is convenient for Sarcophan merchants to meet some of their trading partners on Imperial soil and, as long as they scrupulously observe Imperial law, they are able to do so free from Imperial interference.		The [[opportunity]] to create the Steel Fist came in Summer 374YE when representatives of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] approached the Empire to discuss certain trading privileges at the Imperial docks. The [[Senate]] at the time was uninterested, but Empress Britta saw the potential and hosted a private negotiation with the ambassadors. The upshot was that the [[Sarcophan_Delves#Politics\|Bedelaar Huisbass]] of Sarcophan would pay a regular tribute of ilium to the Empire each season, in return for exemption from several trade tariffs and some minor freedoms when operating in the Bay of Catazar. Chief among these was the ability to store small amounts of weirwood, white granite, and mithril in Imperial warehouses. In return, the Sarcophan also continued to endorse the Civil Service Bourse Certificates. Being the Empire's closest neighbours, it is convenient for Sarcophan merchants to meet some of their trading partners on Imperial soil and, as long as they scrupulously observe Imperial law, they are able to do so free from Imperial interference.

	The deal concluded, Empress Britta presented it as a fait accompli to the Senate. To reward the Imperial Orcs for the work undertaken in supporting the [[~~Imperial army~~\|Imperial armies]], the ilium would be allocated to them and connected to a new seat on the [[Bourse]]. There was some grumbling about the agreement, but little open opposition due to a widespread acceptance that the orcs were unstinting in their support for the Empire. The announcement that the Seat would be national, and allocated to whichever [[Imperial_Orcs_people#Legion_Name\|legion]] provided the most assistance to Imperial armies on campaign, did much to quiet dissenting voices in the face of growing aggression from the [[Jotun]], [[Druj]], and [[Thule]].		The deal concluded, Empress Britta presented it as a fait accompli to the Senate. To reward the Imperial Orcs for the work undertaken in supporting the [[Army\|Imperial armies]], the ilium would be allocated to them and connected to a new seat on the [[Bourse]]. There was some grumbling about the agreement, but little open opposition due to a widespread acceptance that the orcs were unstinting in their support for the Empire. The announcement that the Seat would be national, and allocated to whichever [[Imperial_Orcs_people#Legion_Name\|legion]] provided the most assistance to Imperial armies on campaign, did much to quiet dissenting voices in the face of growing aggression from the [[Jotun]], [[Druj]], and [[Thule]].

	The Imperial Senate voted to concede the Alvetti estate in [[Sarvos]] to the Sarcophan Delves as part of a greater [[Ratify treaty with the Sarcophan Delves Autumn 383YE\|treaty]] with the Bedelaar Huisbaas Vandersaar. Vandersaar in turn increased the amount of ilium granted to the seat by 4 additional rings per season.		The Imperial Senate voted to concede the Alvetti estate in [[Sarvos]] to the Sarcophan Delves as part of a greater [[Ratify treaty with the Sarcophan Delves Autumn 383YE\|treaty]] with the Bedelaar Huisbaas Vandersaar. Vandersaar in turn increased the amount of ilium granted to the seat by 4 additional rings per season.

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	As with all ilium Bourse seats, the holder of the title is determined during the Spring Equinox. Control of the Steel Fist is assigned to whichever Imperial Orc candidate receives the most support from Imperial Orc owners of military units that have earned votes over the past year by supporting Imperial armies. Votes are recorded in private in conjunction with the civil servants who support the Bourse.		As with all ilium Bourse seats, the holder of the title is determined during the Spring Equinox. Control of the Steel Fist is assigned to whichever Imperial Orc candidate receives the most support from Imperial Orc owners of military units that have earned votes over the past year by supporting Imperial armies. Votes are recorded in private in conjunction with the civil servants who support the Bourse.

	Custodianship of Steel Fist is retained for a year, or until the citizen holding the seat dies, or steps down. An Imperial Bourse seat cannot be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]].		Custodianship of Steel Fist is retained for a year, or until the citizen holding the seat dies, or steps down. An Imperial Bourse seat cannot be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Synod]].
	<box>'''Appointing the Seat'''<br>		<box>'''Appointing the Seat'''<br>
	Every time an Imperial Orc allocates a [[military unit]] to [[Military_unit#Supporting_an_Army\|support]] an [[Imperial armies\|Imperial army]] they receive votes. A typical military unit provides 10 votes, plus an extra 2 votes for each time it has been [[Military_unit#Upgrades\|upgraded]]. Only the actual rank of the military unit counts in this calculation. [[Enchantment\|Enchantments]], [[curse\|curses]], penalties or bonuses for downtime effects and so on have no effect. When the seat is appointed, the number of votes they have accrued over the previous year is tallied.		Every time an Imperial Orc allocates a [[military unit]] to [[Military_unit#Supporting_an_Army\|support]] an [[Imperial armies\|Imperial army]] they receive votes. A typical military unit provides 10 votes, plus an extra 2 votes for each time it has been [[Military_unit#Upgrades\|upgraded]]. Only the actual rank of the military unit counts in this calculation. [[Enchantment\|Enchantments]], [[curse\|curses]], penalties or bonuses for downtime effects and so on have no effect. When the seat is appointed, the number of votes they have accrued over the previous year is tallied.

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	In recent years Imperial Orc forces have swelled the ranks of the Imperial armies, tipping the scales against the barbarian threat. [[Empress Britta]] enjoyed particularly strong support from the Orcs (both in the first months of her reign and in the military campaigns that preceded it). To recognise that support she helped create the position of the Steel Fist.		In recent years Imperial Orc forces have swelled the ranks of the Imperial armies, tipping the scales against the barbarian threat. [[Empress Britta]] enjoyed particularly strong support from the Orcs (both in the first months of her reign and in the military campaigns that preceded it). To recognise that support she helped create the position of the Steel Fist.

	The [[opportunity]] to create the Steel Fist came in Summer 374YE when representatives of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] approached the Empire to discuss certain trading privileges at the Imperial docks. The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] at the time was uninterested, but Empress Britta saw the potential and hosted a private negotiation with the ambassadors. The upshot was that the [[Sarcophan_Delves#Politics\|Bedelaar Huisbass]] of Sarcophan would pay a regular tribute of ilium to the Empire each season, in return for exemption from several trade tariffs and some minor freedoms when operating in the Bay of Catazar. Chief among these was the ability to store small amounts of weirwood, white granite, and mithril in Imperial warehouses. In return, the Sarcophan also continued to endorse the Civil Service Bourse Certificates. Being the Empire's closest neighbours, it is convenient for Sarcophan merchants to meet some of their trading partners on Imperial soil and, as long as they scrupulously observe Imperial law, they are able to do so free from Imperial interference.		The [[opportunity]] to create the Steel Fist came in Summer 374YE when representatives of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] approached the Empire to discuss certain trading privileges at the Imperial docks. The [[Senate]] at the time was uninterested, but Empress Britta saw the potential and hosted a private negotiation with the ambassadors. The upshot was that the [[Sarcophan_Delves#Politics\|Bedelaar Huisbass]] of Sarcophan would pay a regular tribute of ilium to the Empire each season, in return for exemption from several trade tariffs and some minor freedoms when operating in the Bay of Catazar. Chief among these was the ability to store small amounts of weirwood, white granite, and mithril in Imperial warehouses. In return, the Sarcophan also continued to endorse the Civil Service Bourse Certificates. Being the Empire's closest neighbours, it is convenient for Sarcophan merchants to meet some of their trading partners on Imperial soil and, as long as they scrupulously observe Imperial law, they are able to do so free from Imperial interference.

	The deal concluded, Empress Britta presented it as a fait accompli to the Senate. To reward the Imperial Orcs for the work undertaken in supporting the [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]], the ilium would be allocated to them and connected to a new seat on the [[Bourse]]. There was some grumbling about the agreement, but little open opposition due to a widespread acceptance that the orcs were unstinting in their support for the Empire. The announcement that the Seat would be national, and allocated to whichever [[Imperial_Orcs_people#Legion_Name\|legion]] provided the most assistance to Imperial armies on campaign, did much to quiet dissenting voices in the face of growing aggression from the [[Jotun]], [[Druj]], and [[Thule]].		The deal concluded, Empress Britta presented it as a fait accompli to the Senate. To reward the Imperial Orcs for the work undertaken in supporting the [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]], the ilium would be allocated to them and connected to a new seat on the [[Bourse]]. There was some grumbling about the agreement, but little open opposition due to a widespread acceptance that the orcs were unstinting in their support for the Empire. The announcement that the Seat would be national, and allocated to whichever [[Imperial_Orcs_people#Legion_Name\|legion]] provided the most assistance to Imperial armies on campaign, did much to quiet dissenting voices in the face of growing aggression from the [[Jotun]], [[Druj]], and [[Thule]].

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

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Steel Fist is something of an anomaly in that it does not precisely exist within the Empire at all. The offices of the Steel Fist are located at [[Necropolis#Longbeach\|Crown's Quay]] in [[Necropolis]], but consist of little more than a neat white-granite building with a discreet sign outside the front door. Regardless, custodianship of the Steel Fist grants an [[Imperial title]]; a seat on the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]]; and a seasonal bounty of valuable [[ilium]] to the [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial orc]] who controls it.		The Steel Fist is something of an anomaly in that it does not precisely exist within the Empire at all. The offices of the Steel Fist are located at [[Necropolis#Longbeach\|Crown's Quay]] in [[Necropolis]], but consist of little more than a neat white-granite building with a discreet sign outside the front door. Regardless, custodianship of the Steel Fist grants an [[Imperial title]]; a seat on the [[Bourse]]; and a seasonal bounty of valuable [[ilium]] to the [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial orc]] who controls it.

	==The Resource==		==The Resource==
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	The [[opportunity]] to create the Steel Fist came in Summer 374YE when representatives of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] approached the Empire to discuss certain trading privileges at the Imperial docks. The [[Imperial Senate]] at the time was uninterested, but Empress Britta saw the potential and hosted a private negotiation with the ambassadors. The upshot was that the [[Sarcophan_Delves#Politics\|Bedelaar Huisbass]] of Sarcophan would pay a regular tribute of ilium to the Empire each season, in return for exemption from several trade tariffs and some minor freedoms when operating in the Bay of Catazar. Chief among these was the ability to store small amounts of weirwood, white granite, and mithril in Imperial warehouses. In return, the Sarcophan also continued to endorse the Civil Service Bourse Certificates. Being the Empire's closest neighbours, it is convenient for Sarcophan merchants to meet some of their trading partners on Imperial soil and, as long as they scrupulously observe Imperial law, they are able to do so free from Imperial interference.		The [[opportunity]] to create the Steel Fist came in Summer 374YE when representatives of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] approached the Empire to discuss certain trading privileges at the Imperial docks. The [[Imperial Senate]] at the time was uninterested, but Empress Britta saw the potential and hosted a private negotiation with the ambassadors. The upshot was that the [[Sarcophan_Delves#Politics\|Bedelaar Huisbass]] of Sarcophan would pay a regular tribute of ilium to the Empire each season, in return for exemption from several trade tariffs and some minor freedoms when operating in the Bay of Catazar. Chief among these was the ability to store small amounts of weirwood, white granite, and mithril in Imperial warehouses. In return, the Sarcophan also continued to endorse the Civil Service Bourse Certificates. Being the Empire's closest neighbours, it is convenient for Sarcophan merchants to meet some of their trading partners on Imperial soil and, as long as they scrupulously observe Imperial law, they are able to do so free from Imperial interference.

	The deal concluded, Empress Britta presented it as a fait accompli to the Senate. To reward the Imperial Orcs for the work undertaken in supporting the [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]], the ilium would be allocated to them and connected to a new seat on the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]]. There was some grumbling about the agreement, but little open opposition due to a widespread acceptance that the orcs were unstinting in their support for the Empire. The announcement that the Seat would be national, and allocated to whichever [[Imperial_Orcs_people#Legion_Name\|legion]] provided the most assistance to Imperial armies on campaign, did much to quiet dissenting voices in the face of growing aggression from the [[Jotun]], [[Druj]], and [[Thule]].		The deal concluded, Empress Britta presented it as a fait accompli to the Senate. To reward the Imperial Orcs for the work undertaken in supporting the [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]], the ilium would be allocated to them and connected to a new seat on the [[Bourse]]. There was some grumbling about the agreement, but little open opposition due to a widespread acceptance that the orcs were unstinting in their support for the Empire. The announcement that the Seat would be national, and allocated to whichever [[Imperial_Orcs_people#Legion_Name\|legion]] provided the most assistance to Imperial armies on campaign, did much to quiet dissenting voices in the face of growing aggression from the [[Jotun]], [[Druj]], and [[Thule]].

	The Imperial Senate voted to concede the Alvetti estate in [[Sarvos]] to the Sarcophan Delves as part of a greater [[Ratify treaty with the Sarcophan Delves Autumn 383YE\|treaty]] with the Bedelaar Huisbaas Vandersaar. Vandersaar in turn increased the amount of ilium granted to the seat by 4 additional rings per season.		The Imperial Senate voted to concede the Alvetti estate in [[Sarvos]] to the Sarcophan Delves as part of a greater [[Ratify treaty with the Sarcophan Delves Autumn 383YE\|treaty]] with the Bedelaar Huisbaas Vandersaar. Vandersaar in turn increased the amount of ilium granted to the seat by 4 additional rings per season.

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	Custodianship of Steel Fist comes with a seat on the Imperial Bourse. For the most part, this Seat comes with no additional responsibilities. It is an Imperial title that grants the right to participate on the rare occasion when the Imperial Bourse as a body is required to make a decision.		Custodianship of Steel Fist comes with a seat on the Imperial Bourse. For the most part, this Seat comes with no additional responsibilities. It is an Imperial title that grants the right to participate on the rare occasion when the Imperial Bourse as a body is required to make a decision.
	====Bounty of ilium====		====Bounty of ilium====
	The Seat has control of a source of ilium which they receive directly. They can dispense this resource as they choose. Production is normally 8 rings of ilium every season. The title holder currently ~~recieves a~~ a total of 12 rings while the [[Ratify treaty with the Sarcophan Delves Autumn 383YE\|treaty with the Sarcophan Delves]] is maintained		The Seat has control of a source of ilium which they receive directly. They can dispense this resource as they choose. Production is normally 8 rings of ilium every season. The title holder currently receives a total of 12 rings while the [[Ratify treaty with the Sarcophan Delves Autumn 383YE\|treaty with the Sarcophan Delves]] is maintained

	===Appointment===		===Appointment===

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	Custodianship of Steel Fist comes with a seat on the Imperial Bourse. For the most part, this Seat comes with no additional responsibilities. It is an Imperial title that grants the right to participate on the rare occasion when the Imperial Bourse as a body is required to make a decision.		Custodianship of Steel Fist comes with a seat on the Imperial Bourse. For the most part, this Seat comes with no additional responsibilities. It is an Imperial title that grants the right to participate on the rare occasion when the Imperial Bourse as a body is required to make a decision.
	====Bounty of ilium====		====Bounty of ilium====
	The Seat has control of a source of ilium which they receive directly. They can dispense this resource as they choose. Production is 12 rings of ilium every season.		The Seat has control of a source of ilium which they receive directly. They can dispense this resource as they choose. Production is normally 8 rings of ilium every season. The title holder currently recieves a a total of 12 rings while the [[Ratify treaty with the Sarcophan Delves Autumn 383YE\|treaty with the Sarcophan Delves]] is maintained

	===Appointment===		===Appointment===

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The Resource

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	The deal concluded, Empress Britta presented it as a fait accompli to the Senate. To reward the Imperial Orcs for the work undertaken in supporting the [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]], the ilium would be allocated to them and connected to a new seat on the [[Imperial Bourse]]. There was some grumbling about the agreement, but little open opposition due to a widespread acceptance that the orcs were unstinting in their support for the Empire. The announcement that the Seat would be national, and allocated to whichever [[Imperial_Orcs_people#Legion_Name\|legion]] provided the most assistance to Imperial armies on campaign, did much to quiet dissenting voices in the face of growing aggression from the [[Jotun]], [[Druj]], and [[Thule]].		The deal concluded, Empress Britta presented it as a fait accompli to the Senate. To reward the Imperial Orcs for the work undertaken in supporting the [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]], the ilium would be allocated to them and connected to a new seat on the [[Imperial Bourse]]. There was some grumbling about the agreement, but little open opposition due to a widespread acceptance that the orcs were unstinting in their support for the Empire. The announcement that the Seat would be national, and allocated to whichever [[Imperial_Orcs_people#Legion_Name\|legion]] provided the most assistance to Imperial armies on campaign, did much to quiet dissenting voices in the face of growing aggression from the [[Jotun]], [[Druj]], and [[Thule]].

	The Steel Fist Accord (the ''Verdrag van de Stalen Vuist'') is due to be renewed in 399YE. Should the Empire ever [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration_of_War\|declare war]] on the Sarcophan, the Steel Fist is likely to be the first casualty of the ensuing conflict.		The Imperial Senate voted to concede the Alvetti estate in [[Sarvos]] to the Sarcophan Delves as part of a greater [[Ratify treaty with the Sarcophan Delves Autumn 383YE\|treaty]] with the Bedelaar Huisbaas Vandersaar. Vandersaar in turn increased the amount of ilium granted to the seat by 4 additional rings per season.

			The Steel Fist Accord (the ''Verdrag van de Stalen Vuist'') is due to be renewed in 399YE. Should the Empire ever [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration_of_War\|declare war]] on the Sarcophan, the Steel Fist is likely to be the first casualty of the ensuing conflict.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=IrontideKul.png\|\|caption=Irontide Kul was appointed to the Seat<br/> during the Spring Equinox 379YE.\|align=right\|width=300}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=IrontideKul.png\|\|caption=Irontide Kul was appointed to the Seat<br/> during the Spring Equinox 379YE.\|align=right\|width=300}}

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Bounty of ilium

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	Custodianship of Steel Fist comes with a seat on the Imperial Bourse. For the most part, this Seat comes with no additional responsibilities. It is an Imperial title that grants the right to participate on the rare occasion when the Imperial Bourse as a body is required to make a decision.		Custodianship of Steel Fist comes with a seat on the Imperial Bourse. For the most part, this Seat comes with no additional responsibilities. It is an Imperial title that grants the right to participate on the rare occasion when the Imperial Bourse as a body is required to make a decision.
	====Bounty of ilium====		====Bounty of ilium====
	The Seat has control of a source of ilium which they receive directly. They can dispense this resource as they choose. Production is 8 rings of ilium every season.		The Seat has control of a source of ilium which they receive directly. They can dispense this resource as they choose. Production is 12 rings of ilium every season.

	===Appointment===		===Appointment===
	As with all ilium Bourse seats, the holder of the title is determined during the Spring Equinox. Control of the Steel Fist is assigned to whichever Imperial Orc candidate receives the most support from Imperial Orc owners of military units that have earned votes over the past year by supporting Imperial armies. Votes are recorded in private in conjunction with the civil servants who support the Bourse.		As with all ilium Bourse seats, the holder of the title is determined during the Spring Equinox. Control of the Steel Fist is assigned to whichever Imperial Orc candidate receives the most support from Imperial Orc owners of military units that have earned votes over the past year by supporting Imperial armies. Votes are recorded in private in conjunction with the civil servants who support the Bourse.

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	The deal concluded, Empress Britta presented it as a fait accompli to the Senate. To reward the Imperial Orcs for the work undertaken in supporting the [[Army\|Imperial armies]], the ilium would be allocated to them and connected to a new seat on the [[Bourse]]. There was some grumbling about the agreement, but little open opposition due to a widespread acceptance that the orcs were unstinting in their support for the Empire. The announcement that the Seat would be national, and allocated to whichever [[Imperial_Orcs_people#Legion_Name\|legion]] provided the most assistance to Imperial armies on campaign, did much to quiet dissenting voices in the face of growing aggression from the [[Jotun]], [[Druj]], and [[Thule]].		The deal concluded, Empress Britta presented it as a fait accompli to the Senate. To reward the Imperial Orcs for the work undertaken in supporting the [[Army\|Imperial armies]], the ilium would be allocated to them and connected to a new seat on the [[Bourse]]. There was some grumbling about the agreement, but little open opposition due to a widespread acceptance that the orcs were unstinting in their support for the Empire. The announcement that the Seat would be national, and allocated to whichever [[Imperial_Orcs_people#Legion_Name\|legion]] provided the most assistance to Imperial armies on campaign, did much to quiet dissenting voices in the face of growing aggression from the [[Jotun]], [[Druj]], and [[Thule]].

	The Imperial Senate voted to concede the ~~Alvetti~~ estate in [[Sarvos]] to the Sarcophan Delves as part of a greater [[Ratify treaty with the Sarcophan Delves Autumn 383YE\|treaty]] with the Bedelaar Huisbaas Vandersaar. Vandersaar in turn increased the amount of ilium granted to the seat by 4 additional rings per season.		The Imperial Senate voted to concede the Alivetti estate in [[Sarvos]] to the Sarcophan Delves as part of a greater [[Ratify treaty with the Sarcophan Delves Autumn 383YE\|treaty]] with the Bedelaar Huisbaas Vandersaar. Vandersaar in turn increased the amount of ilium granted to the seat by 4 additional rings per season.

	The Steel Fist Accord (the ''Verdrag van de Stalen Vuist'') is due to be renewed in 399YE. Should the Empire ever [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration_of_War\|declare war]] on the Sarcophan, the Steel Fist is likely to be the first casualty of the ensuing conflict.		The Steel Fist Accord (the ''Verdrag van de Stalen Vuist'') is due to be renewed in 399YE. Should the Empire ever [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration_of_War\|declare war]] on the Sarcophan, the Steel Fist is likely to be the first casualty of the ensuing conflict.

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	The [[opportunity]] to create the Steel Fist came in Summer 374YE when representatives of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] approached the Empire to discuss certain trading privileges at the Imperial docks. The [[Senate]] at the time was uninterested, but Empress Britta saw the potential and hosted a private negotiation with the ambassadors. The upshot was that the [[Sarcophan_Delves#Politics\|Bedelaar Huisbass]] of Sarcophan would pay a regular tribute of ilium to the Empire each season, in return for exemption from several trade tariffs and some minor freedoms when operating in the Bay of Catazar. Chief among these was the ability to store small amounts of weirwood, white granite, and mithril in Imperial warehouses. In return, the Sarcophan also continued to endorse the Civil Service Bourse Certificates. Being the Empire's closest neighbours, it is convenient for Sarcophan merchants to meet some of their trading partners on Imperial soil and, as long as they scrupulously observe Imperial law, they are able to do so free from Imperial interference.		The [[opportunity]] to create the Steel Fist came in Summer 374YE when representatives of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] approached the Empire to discuss certain trading privileges at the Imperial docks. The [[Senate]] at the time was uninterested, but Empress Britta saw the potential and hosted a private negotiation with the ambassadors. The upshot was that the [[Sarcophan_Delves#Politics\|Bedelaar Huisbass]] of Sarcophan would pay a regular tribute of ilium to the Empire each season, in return for exemption from several trade tariffs and some minor freedoms when operating in the Bay of Catazar. Chief among these was the ability to store small amounts of weirwood, white granite, and mithril in Imperial warehouses. In return, the Sarcophan also continued to endorse the Civil Service Bourse Certificates. Being the Empire's closest neighbours, it is convenient for Sarcophan merchants to meet some of their trading partners on Imperial soil and, as long as they scrupulously observe Imperial law, they are able to do so free from Imperial interference.

	The deal concluded, Empress Britta presented it as a fait accompli to the Senate. To reward the Imperial Orcs for the work undertaken in supporting the [[~~Imperial army~~\|Imperial armies]], the ilium would be allocated to them and connected to a new seat on the [[Bourse]]. There was some grumbling about the agreement, but little open opposition due to a widespread acceptance that the orcs were unstinting in their support for the Empire. The announcement that the Seat would be national, and allocated to whichever [[Imperial_Orcs_people#Legion_Name\|legion]] provided the most assistance to Imperial armies on campaign, did much to quiet dissenting voices in the face of growing aggression from the [[Jotun]], [[Druj]], and [[Thule]].		The deal concluded, Empress Britta presented it as a fait accompli to the Senate. To reward the Imperial Orcs for the work undertaken in supporting the [[Army\|Imperial armies]], the ilium would be allocated to them and connected to a new seat on the [[Bourse]]. There was some grumbling about the agreement, but little open opposition due to a widespread acceptance that the orcs were unstinting in their support for the Empire. The announcement that the Seat would be national, and allocated to whichever [[Imperial_Orcs_people#Legion_Name\|legion]] provided the most assistance to Imperial armies on campaign, did much to quiet dissenting voices in the face of growing aggression from the [[Jotun]], [[Druj]], and [[Thule]].

	The Imperial Senate voted to concede the Alvetti estate in [[Sarvos]] to the Sarcophan Delves as part of a greater [[Ratify treaty with the Sarcophan Delves Autumn 383YE\|treaty]] with the Bedelaar Huisbaas Vandersaar. Vandersaar in turn increased the amount of ilium granted to the seat by 4 additional rings per season.		The Imperial Senate voted to concede the Alvetti estate in [[Sarvos]] to the Sarcophan Delves as part of a greater [[Ratify treaty with the Sarcophan Delves Autumn 383YE\|treaty]] with the Bedelaar Huisbaas Vandersaar. Vandersaar in turn increased the amount of ilium granted to the seat by 4 additional rings per season.

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	The deal concluded, Empress Britta presented it as a fait accompli to the Senate. To reward the Imperial Orcs for the work undertaken in supporting the [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]], the ilium would be allocated to them and connected to a new seat on the [[Imperial Bourse]]. There was some grumbling about the agreement, but little open opposition due to a widespread acceptance that the orcs were unstinting in their support for the Empire. The announcement that the Seat would be national, and allocated to whichever [[Imperial_Orcs_people#Legion_Name\|legion]] provided the most assistance to Imperial armies on campaign, did much to quiet dissenting voices in the face of growing aggression from the [[Jotun]], [[Druj]], and [[Thule]].		The deal concluded, Empress Britta presented it as a fait accompli to the Senate. To reward the Imperial Orcs for the work undertaken in supporting the [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]], the ilium would be allocated to them and connected to a new seat on the [[Imperial Bourse]]. There was some grumbling about the agreement, but little open opposition due to a widespread acceptance that the orcs were unstinting in their support for the Empire. The announcement that the Seat would be national, and allocated to whichever [[Imperial_Orcs_people#Legion_Name\|legion]] provided the most assistance to Imperial armies on campaign, did much to quiet dissenting voices in the face of growing aggression from the [[Jotun]], [[Druj]], and [[Thule]].

	The Steel Fist Accord (the ''Verdrag van de Stalen Vuist'') is due to be renewed in 399YE. Should the Empire ever [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration_of_War\|declare war]] on the Sarcophan, the Steel Fist is likely to be the first casualty of the ensuing conflict.		The Imperial Senate voted to concede the Alvetti estate in [[Sarvos]] to the Sarcophan Delves as part of a greater [[Ratify treaty with the Sarcophan Delves Autumn 383YE\|treaty]] with the Bedelaar Huisbaas Vandersaar. Vandersaar in turn increased the amount of ilium granted to the seat by 4 additional rings per season.

			The Steel Fist Accord (the ''Verdrag van de Stalen Vuist'') is due to be renewed in 399YE. Should the Empire ever [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration_of_War\|declare war]] on the Sarcophan, the Steel Fist is likely to be the first casualty of the ensuing conflict.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=IrontideKul.png\|\|caption=Irontide Kul was appointed to the Seat<br/> during the Spring Equinox 379YE.\|align=right\|width=300}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=IrontideKul.png\|\|caption=Irontide Kul was appointed to the Seat<br/> during the Spring Equinox 379YE.\|align=right\|width=300}}