Talking sailor - Revision history

Twiggy at 15:30, 19 March 2026

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	Daria looked, and saw a number of sailors along the railings of the other ship, frantically gesturing. One of them had a crossbow, and for a moment she thought he was the one who had shot poor Rafael, but then she saw he was shooting into the water, taking pot-shots at the slim, dark, vicious shapes that slid through the water like greased knives.		Daria looked, and saw a number of sailors along the railings of the other ship, frantically gesturing. One of them had a crossbow, and for a moment she thought he was the one who had shot poor Rafael, but then she saw he was shooting into the water, taking pot-shots at the slim, dark, vicious shapes that slid through the water like greased knives.

	"They're offering sanctuary!" said Tianno.. "The Grendel won't board them! Not just to get us, not if we leave them the ship!"		"They're offering sanctuary!" said Tianno... "The Grendel won't board them! Not just to get us, not if we leave them the ship!"

	Daria i Souza i Guerra shook him off. "Go if you want!" she bellowed. "Anyone who wants, go! Save yourselves if you can!"		Daria i Souza i Guerra shook him off. "Go if you want!" she bellowed. "Anyone who wants, go! Save yourselves if you can!"

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial army" to "[[Army"

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	==Map the Bay==		==Map the Bay==
	There has been discussion for some time about mapping the Bay of Catazar. With the [[381YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#To_Fool_The_Crowd\|Freeborn Storm gone]], the only way to take the war to the Grendel is the long, slow [[Army_orders#Movement\|overland movement]] of [[~~Imperial army~~\|armies]] - but even if the campaign in Spiral were to end tomorrow the Military Council would be badly underprepared for a strike against the Broken Shore. For the most part the Empire's maps of the actual bay itself - and more specifically the territories that lie along its shores - are woefully inadequate. The Empire knows that the Grendel control the eastern and southern shores, and the [[Iron Confederacy]] control the south-western coast, but beyond that very little can be said with any great certainty.		There has been discussion for some time about mapping the Bay of Catazar. With the [[381YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#To_Fool_The_Crowd\|Freeborn Storm gone]], the only way to take the war to the Grendel is the long, slow [[Army_orders#Movement\|overland movement]] of [[Army\|armies]] - but even if the campaign in Spiral were to end tomorrow the Military Council would be badly underprepared for a strike against the Broken Shore. For the most part the Empire's maps of the actual bay itself - and more specifically the territories that lie along its shores - are woefully inadequate. The Empire knows that the Grendel control the eastern and southern shores, and the [[Iron Confederacy]] control the south-western coast, but beyond that very little can be said with any great certainty.

	Creating a highly detailed map, one that would be of use to magicians, is feasible only inasmuch as the Senate can create a [[spy network]] to allow Imperial soldiers to scout a [[territory]]. Yet at the moment they do not even know the names and locations of the territories that surround the Bay, or even how many territories they are dealing with.		Creating a highly detailed map, one that would be of use to magicians, is feasible only inasmuch as the Senate can create a [[spy network]] to allow Imperial soldiers to scout a [[territory]]. Yet at the moment they do not even know the names and locations of the territories that surround the Bay, or even how many territories they are dealing with.

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

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	Not all ships are in equal danger however. Trading vessels from the [[Asavean Archipelago]], the [[Sarcophan Delves]], and [[Principalities of Jarm]] are given a wide berth by Grendel vessels - even those seeking Siakha's favour. Something that surely frustrates the Grendel pirate-idolators, but with plenty of Imperial ships to prey on there is no shortage of potential blood in the water for the Devouring Shark.		Not all ships are in equal danger however. Trading vessels from the [[Asavean Archipelago]], the [[Sarcophan Delves]], and [[Principalities of Jarm]] are given a wide berth by Grendel vessels - even those seeking Siakha's favour. Something that surely frustrates the Grendel pirate-idolators, but with plenty of Imperial ships to prey on there is no shortage of potential blood in the water for the Devouring Shark.

	One possible solution to the brewing problem of this increase in Grendel piracy would be for the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] to make it legal for Imperial ships to fly the colours of Asavean, Sarcophan, or Jarmish trading ships - at least until they leave the Bay of Catazar. This would require a [[senate motion]], but would mean that most ships would benefit from the protection of their assumed foreign status and in the short term negate any penalty to foreign trade due to Grendel piracy.		One possible solution to the brewing problem of this increase in Grendel piracy would be for the [[Senate]] to make it legal for Imperial ships to fly the colours of Asavean, Sarcophan, or Jarmish trading ships - at least until they leave the Bay of Catazar. This would require a [[senate motion]], but would mean that most ships would benefit from the protection of their assumed foreign status and in the short term negate any penalty to foreign trade due to Grendel piracy.

	The Broken Shore pirates would likely work out what was happening within a season or so, but that would cause problems for the Grendel themselves. The bloodthirsty pirates would be just as likely to attack foreign trading vessels as they would be to allow Imperial ships to pass unmolested. Either the Salt Lords would need to take steps to rein in the Siakha-supported pirates, or they would need to deal with the political ramifications of their subjects attacking ships belonging to nations they have lucrative trading relations with.		The Broken Shore pirates would likely work out what was happening within a season or so, but that would cause problems for the Grendel themselves. The bloodthirsty pirates would be just as likely to attack foreign trading vessels as they would be to allow Imperial ships to pass unmolested. Either the Salt Lords would need to take steps to rein in the Siakha-supported pirates, or they would need to deal with the political ramifications of their subjects attacking ships belonging to nations they have lucrative trading relations with.
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	Some ship captains know more than others of course - corsairs have plied the Bay of Catazar for centuries, engaging in [[Fleet#Take_Independent_Action\|privateering]] and occasional acts of looting or even piracy. But even their maps are of limited use - scrappy and personalised, and held as family secrets as they are.		Some ship captains know more than others of course - corsairs have plied the Bay of Catazar for centuries, engaging in [[Fleet#Take_Independent_Action\|privateering]] and occasional acts of looting or even piracy. But even their maps are of limited use - scrappy and personalised, and held as family secrets as they are.

	The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] could pass a [[Senate motion\|motion]] to call on brave ship captains to engage in a concerted effort to create a map of the Bay of Catazar, one that would be available to all Imperial citizens. The civil service would make cartographers available to any captain prepared to commit to the project, and coordinate their efforts to efficiently create a map of the major features of the Bay and its shoreline. This project would not be free however - the Imperial Senate would need to provide 50 Thrones to provide materials and recruit specialist professionals to aid the ship captains.		The [[Senate]] could pass a [[Senate motion\|motion]] to call on brave ship captains to engage in a concerted effort to create a map of the Bay of Catazar, one that would be available to all Imperial citizens. The civil service would make cartographers available to any captain prepared to commit to the project, and coordinate their efforts to efficiently create a map of the major features of the Bay and its shoreline. This project would not be free however - the Imperial Senate would need to provide 50 Thrones to provide materials and recruit specialist professionals to aid the ship captains.

	===Participation===		===Participation===

RichardRaynor at 12:53, 28 January 2022

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:381YE]][[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:381YE Winter]][[Category:Recent History]]
	<ic>With a note of rising panic in his voice, Tianno shouted "They're coming around, they're coming around!"		<ic>With a note of rising panic in his voice, Tianno shouted "They're coming around, they're coming around!"

Hastur: /* Map the Bay */

2019-06-10T10:37:39Z

Map the Bay

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	Creating a highly detailed map, one that would be of use to magicians, is feasible only inasmuch as the Senate can create a [[spy network]] to allow Imperial soldiers to scout a [[territory]]. Yet at the moment they do not even know the names and locations of the territories that surround the Bay, or even how many territories they are dealing with.		Creating a highly detailed map, one that would be of use to magicians, is feasible only inasmuch as the Senate can create a [[spy network]] to allow Imperial soldiers to scout a [[territory]]. Yet at the moment they do not even know the names and locations of the territories that surround the Bay, or even how many territories they are dealing with.

	Some ship captains know more than others of course - corsairs have plied the Bay of Catazar for centuries, engaging in [[~~fleet~~#~~Privateering~~\|privateering]] and occasional acts of looting or even piracy. But even their maps are of limited use - scrappy and personalised, and held as family secrets as they are.		Some ship captains know more than others of course - corsairs have plied the Bay of Catazar for centuries, engaging in [[Fleet#Take_Independent_Action\|privateering]] and occasional acts of looting or even piracy. But even their maps are of limited use - scrappy and personalised, and held as family secrets as they are.

	The [[Imperial Senate]] could pass a [[Senate motion\|motion]] to call on brave ship captains to engage in a concerted effort to create a map of the Bay of Catazar, one that would be available to all Imperial citizens. The civil service would make cartographers available to any captain prepared to commit to the project, and coordinate their efforts to efficiently create a map of the major features of the Bay and its shoreline. This project would not be free however - the Imperial Senate would need to provide 50 Thrones to provide materials and recruit specialist professionals to aid the ship captains.		The [[Imperial Senate]] could pass a [[Senate motion\|motion]] to call on brave ship captains to engage in a concerted effort to create a map of the Bay of Catazar, one that would be available to all Imperial citizens. The civil service would make cartographers available to any captain prepared to commit to the project, and coordinate their efforts to efficiently create a map of the major features of the Bay and its shoreline. This project would not be free however - the Imperial Senate would need to provide 50 Thrones to provide materials and recruit specialist professionals to aid the ship captains.

Rafferty at 15:50, 1 November 2018

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:381YE]][[Category:Recent History~~]][[Category: Winter Solstice 381YE~~]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:381YE]][[Category:Recent History]]
	<ic>With a note of rising panic in his voice, Tianno shouted "They're coming around, they're coming around!"		<ic>With a note of rising panic in his voice, Tianno shouted "They're coming around, they're coming around!"

Hastur: /* Overview */

2018-07-07T17:41:20Z

Overview

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	With the Grendel in more-or-less complete control of the Bay of Catazar - at least from a military point of view - the Empire faces many challenges. A significant amount of foreign trade requires Imperial captains to pass through the Bay on their way to foreign ports, especially that of the League, the Brass Coast, Urizen, and Highguard. The pirates of the Broken Shore have already made one effort to cripple the Empire - striking [[Down_along_the_cove\|[against the fishing fleet in Summer]] - but were seen off by the efforts of Imperial captains. With their armada dominating the seas, it seems only a matter of time before they strike against the trading fleet as well.		With the Grendel in more-or-less complete control of the Bay of Catazar - at least from a military point of view - the Empire faces many challenges. A significant amount of foreign trade requires Imperial captains to pass through the Bay on their way to foreign ports, especially that of the League, the Brass Coast, Urizen, and Highguard. The pirates of the Broken Shore have already made one effort to cripple the Empire - striking [[Down_along_the_cove\|against the fishing fleet in Summer]] - but were seen off by the efforts of Imperial captains. With their armada dominating the seas, it seems only a matter of time before they strike against the trading fleet as well.

	==False Flags==		==False Flags==

Matt: /* Resolution */

2018-06-10T12:28:44Z

Resolution

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	The Grendel continue to raid Imperial shipping.		The Grendel continue to raid Imperial shipping.

	During the Winter Solstice 381YE, the Senate voted to [[Map the Bay of Catazar]]. The project attracted support from many Imperial fleet captains, and the outcome can be found [[here]].		During the Winter Solstice 381YE, the Senate voted to [[Map the Bay of Catazar]]. The project attracted support from many Imperial fleet captains, and the outcome can be found [[How_sweet_is_the_sea\|here]].

Rafferty: /* Limited Opportunity */

2018-05-31T15:12:03Z

Limited Opportunity

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	===Limited Opportunity===		===Limited Opportunity===
	There is no requirement that this project be undertaken immediately, but circumstances may make it more difficult as time goes on. If the Grendel cement their military control of the Bay, it will certainly be harder for independent ship captains to take part in a cartography exercise.		There is no requirement that this project be undertaken immediately, but circumstances may make it more difficult as time goes on. If the Grendel cement their military control of the Bay, it will certainly be harder for independent ship captains to take part in a cartography exercise.

			==Resolution==
			The Grendel continue to raid Imperial shipping.

			During the Winter Solstice 381YE, the Senate voted to [[Map the Bay of Catazar]]. The project attracted support from many Imperial fleet captains, and the outcome can be found [[here]].

Responsible1: /* Participation */

2018-04-21T22:11:33Z

Participation

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	The [[Fleet#Privateering\|privateering]] action represents Imperial fleets attacking barbarians who stray into Imperial waters. If the Senate passes and funds this motion, in the coming season, there will be an additional option accessible through the privateering dropdown menu - '''''Map the Bay'''''. This may be taken by any fleet owner, and represents committing a fleet specifically to create an Imperial map of the Bay of Catazar.		The [[Fleet#Privateering\|privateering]] action represents Imperial fleets attacking barbarians who stray into Imperial waters. If the Senate passes and funds this motion, in the coming season, there will be an additional option accessible through the privateering dropdown menu - '''''Map the Bay'''''. This may be taken by any fleet owner, and represents committing a fleet specifically to create an Imperial map of the Bay of Catazar.

	Each standard fleet assigned to the "Map the Bay" action effectively adds 100 points toward successful resolution of the opportunity. Each additional rank for an [[fleet#upgrades\|~~ungraded~~]] or [[enchantment\|enchanted]] fleet adds another 20 points. Rituals and other effects that increase the ranks of a privateering fleet (such as [[Blood and Salt]]) will increase the effective strength for purposes of this special action. In a similar manner to a spy network, the total strength assigned to the opportunity will decide the outcome.		Each standard fleet assigned to the "Map the Bay" action effectively adds 100 points toward successful resolution of the opportunity. Each additional rank for an [[fleet#upgrades\|upgraded]] or [[enchantment\|enchanted]] fleet adds another 20 points. Rituals and other effects that increase the ranks of a privateering fleet (such as [[Blood and Salt]]) will increase the effective strength for purposes of this special action. In a similar manner to a spy network, the total strength assigned to the opportunity will decide the outcome.

	* If at least 1000 points of strength are assigned to the "Map the Bay" action, the project is partially successful. A map showing the rough coastline of the Bay, with indications of roughly which parts of it are controlled by the Grendel, the Iron Confederacy, and the Empire.		* If at least 1000 points of strength are assigned to the "Map the Bay" action, the project is partially successful. A map showing the rough coastline of the Bay, with indications of roughly which parts of it are controlled by the Grendel, the Iron Confederacy, and the Empire.