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	Most of the priests visiting the Empire appear to belong to a sect called the ''Order of the Ivory Cup'' who do not attempt to hide the fact that alongside powers the Empire recognise as [[Courage]] and [[Wisdom]] they practice a spiritual power that they call ''Understanding'' - a power that several scholars find [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Peace\|unsettlingly familiar]].		Most of the priests visiting the Empire appear to belong to a sect called the ''Order of the Ivory Cup'' who do not attempt to hide the fact that alongside powers the Empire recognise as [[Courage]] and [[Wisdom]] they practice a spiritual power that they call ''Understanding'' - a power that several scholars find [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Peace\|unsettlingly familiar]].

	Lectures have taken place at the Citadel of Phoenix Reach, Bronwen's Rest Wayhouse in [[Therunin]], the [[Master_of_Ice_and_Darkness#The_Icy_Crag_of_the_Eternal_Sun\|Icy Crag of the Eternal Sun]] in [[Miekarova]], the Chantry of the SIlver Skull in [[Necropolis]], and the [[~~Curator_of_the_Printer~~'~~s_Guild_Museum~~#The ~~Printer~~'s Guild Museum of Wonders\|~~Printer~~'s Guild Museum of Wonders]] in [[Tassato]]. An invitation to speak to the		Lectures have taken place at the Citadel of Phoenix Reach, Bronwen's Rest Wayhouse in [[Therunin]], the [[Master_of_Ice_and_Darkness#The_Icy_Crag_of_the_Eternal_Sun\|Icy Crag of the Eternal Sun]] in [[Miekarova]], the Chantry of the SIlver Skull in [[Necropolis]], and the [[Curator_of_the_Printers'_Guild_Museum#The Printers' Guild Museum of Wonders\|Printers' Guild Museum of Wonders]] in [[Tassato]]. An invitation to speak to the
	[[Skarsind#Legion.27s_Rookery\|Legion's Rookery]] in [[Skarsind]] was politely declined; the visiting Axou cited the great distances involved. After the initial invitations from the Synod, less formal invitations have been issued by the University of Holberg, the [[Tassato#The_School_of_Epistemology\|School of Epistemology]] in Tassato, the Diora University in [[Sarvos]], and several other Imperial places of learning.		[[Skarsind#Legion.27s_Rookery\|Legion's Rookery]] in [[Skarsind]] was politely declined; the visiting Axou cited the great distances involved. After the initial invitations from the Synod, less formal invitations have been issued by the University of Holberg, the [[Tassato#The_School_of_Epistemology\|School of Epistemology]] in Tassato, the Diora University in [[Sarvos]], and several other Imperial places of learning.

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	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	With regard to the Sumaah situation, the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] voted to [[Accept_ceasefire_with_Sumaah_Republic\|accept the ceasefire]] offered by the Republic.		With regard to the Sumaah situation, the [[Senate]] voted to [[Accept_ceasefire_with_Sumaah_Republic\|accept the ceasefire]] offered by the Republic.

Twiggy at 20:39, 18 September 2025

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	==Asavean Archipelago==		==Asavean Archipelago==
	* '''Every Imperial Fleet trading with Nemoria receives an additional measure of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]] and an additional ingot of [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum]]'''		* '''Every Imperial Fleet trading with Nemoria receives an additional measure of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]] and an additional ingot of [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum]]'''
	Relations with [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]] continue broadly positive. The Temple of Balo and the Black Bull continues to provide "spiritual" (albeit idolatrous) support to Asavean citizens in the Empire. Things are looking good. Work on the [[Construct_Temple_of_the_Way_in_Nemoria\|Temple of the Way in Nemoria]] is complete - the first priests have taken residency there and begun providing spiritual support to Imperial mariners and emigrants alike. The unfortunate affair of the [[Overseer_of_the_Cavabianca_Dock#Cavabianca_Dock\|Cavabianca Dock]] has been resolved, and the first shipments of white granite have arrived at the docks in Sarvos. It certainly seems as if the ~~deténte~~ between the Empire and the Archipelago has gone from strength to strength.		Relations with [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]] continue broadly positive. The Temple of Balo and the Black Bull continues to provide "spiritual" (albeit idolatrous) support to Asavean citizens in the Empire. Things are looking good. Work on the [[Construct_Temple_of_the_Way_in_Nemoria\|Temple of the Way in Nemoria]] is complete - the first priests have taken residency there and begun providing spiritual support to Imperial mariners and emigrants alike. The unfortunate affair of the [[Overseer_of_the_Cavabianca_Dock#Cavabianca_Dock\|Cavabianca Dock]] has been resolved, and the first shipments of white granite have arrived at the docks in Sarvos. It certainly seems as if the détente between the Empire and the Archipelago has gone from strength to strength.

	With the temple complete, the appointment of a liaison becomes relevant. The method of appointment was not specified in the original Senate motion so the necessary details are left to the senator who raised the motion - Maher i Zaydan i Riqueza to decide. The obvious [[New_Imperial_titles#Well_Worn_Paths\|methods]] for appointing the title would be appointment by [[Senate motion]] (if the title is seen as primarily diplomatic) or appointment by [[judgement]] of the General Assembly, or the Assembly of Nine (if the title is seen as primarily about matters of religion). A case could also be made for making it an Imperial title auctioned through the Imperial Bourse (if the title were seen as primarily economic in nature).		With the temple complete, the appointment of a liaison becomes relevant. The method of appointment was not specified in the original Senate motion so the necessary details are left to the senator who raised the motion - Maher i Zaydan i Riqueza to decide. The obvious [[New_Imperial_titles#Well_Worn_Paths\|methods]] for appointing the title would be appointment by [[Senate motion]] (if the title is seen as primarily diplomatic) or appointment by [[judgement]] of the General Assembly, or the Assembly of Nine (if the title is seen as primarily about matters of religion). A case could also be made for making it an Imperial title auctioned through the Imperial Bourse (if the title were seen as primarily economic in nature).

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	Relations with the Sarcophan Delves remain cordial, but neutral. Traders from the mercantile nation are a common sight in the Empire - not just around the Bay of Catazar but often much further in land. There have even been reports of a band of Sarcophan traders braving the long roads to [[Skarsind]] and [[Hahnmark]] on a speculative jaunt to sell herbs and healing supplies to the orc [[Imperial_Orcs_economic_interests#Bonesetters\|bonesetters]] and Wintermark's [[Wintermark_military_concerns#Grimnir\|grimnir]].		Relations with the Sarcophan Delves remain cordial, but neutral. Traders from the mercantile nation are a common sight in the Empire - not just around the Bay of Catazar but often much further in land. There have even been reports of a band of Sarcophan traders braving the long roads to [[Skarsind]] and [[Hahnmark]] on a speculative jaunt to sell herbs and healing supplies to the orc [[Imperial_Orcs_economic_interests#Bonesetters\|bonesetters]] and Wintermark's [[Wintermark_military_concerns#Grimnir\|grimnir]].

	An agreement with the Grendel to ensure their ships retain free access to the Imperial ports remains a popular topic in waterside taverns and brothels; Sarcophan merchants make no effort to deny the presence of an orc embassy in the Delves. Sarcophan captains are more cautious about accusations that they are trading equally with both the Empire and the Broken Shore - especially rumours that they are selling Imperial goods on the docks of [[Ports_of_the_Broken_Shore#Dubhtraig_.28Northern_Broken_Shore.29\|Dubhtraig]]! While such ~~behavior~~ would not be illegal - if it were taking place - but it could damage Sarcophan merchants' ability to trade profitably in Imperial ports.		An agreement with the Grendel to ensure their ships retain free access to the Imperial ports remains a popular topic in waterside taverns and brothels; Sarcophan merchants make no effort to deny the presence of an orc embassy in the Delves. Sarcophan captains are more cautious about accusations that they are trading equally with both the Empire and the Broken Shore - especially rumours that they are selling Imperial goods on the docks of [[Ports_of_the_Broken_Shore#Dubhtraig_.28Northern_Broken_Shore.29\|Dubhtraig]]! While such behaviour would not be illegal - if it were taking place - but it could damage Sarcophan merchants' ability to trade profitably in Imperial ports.

	The surplus of [[Cerulean Mazzarine]], reported last season, has ended and prices have returned to normal.		The surplus of [[Cerulean Mazzarine]], reported last season, has ended and prices have returned to normal.

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	The odd philosophies of the Axou priests - a religion based around reverence of their ancestors as well as a vision of a world where the Creator is the enemy of humankind and the Labyrinth of Ages a cruel trick - turns Imperial doctrine on its head at every turn. Despite the almost preternaturally courteous nature of the Axou, there are some angry scenes in which offended priests openly seek to challenge their eastern visitors. While visiting Tassato, two of the priests are pelted with rotten vegetables and eggs by students from the ''School of Epistemology'', and after a lecture at Bronwen's Rest a third priest is subjected to a [[curse]] of [[Anathemic Call of Bug and Briar\|swarming insects]]. In each case, the priests cooperate fully with the magistrates - and are not shy about pressing charges where appropriate.		The odd philosophies of the Axou priests - a religion based around reverence of their ancestors as well as a vision of a world where the Creator is the enemy of humankind and the Labyrinth of Ages a cruel trick - turns Imperial doctrine on its head at every turn. Despite the almost preternaturally courteous nature of the Axou, there are some angry scenes in which offended priests openly seek to challenge their eastern visitors. While visiting Tassato, two of the priests are pelted with rotten vegetables and eggs by students from the ''School of Epistemology'', and after a lecture at Bronwen's Rest a third priest is subjected to a [[curse]] of [[Anathemic Call of Bug and Briar\|swarming insects]]. In each case, the priests cooperate fully with the magistrates - and are not shy about pressing charges where appropriate.

	'''OOC Outcome:''' A new page, [[Axos religion]], has been added to the main wiki ~~summarizing~~ the philosophy expressed by the Axou priests.		'''OOC Outcome:''' A new page, [[Axos religion]], has been added to the main wiki summarising the philosophy expressed by the Axou priests.
	<div style="float:right; width: 400px;"><quote by="Henry Kissinger">Each success only buys an admission ticket to a more difficult problem.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 400px;"><quote by="Henry Kissinger">Each success only buys an admission ticket to a more difficult problem.</quote></div>

Twiggy at 01:37, 18 July 2025

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	==The Commonwealth==		==The Commonwealth==
	* '''Trade with [[Commonwealth_ports#Leerdam_.28Eastern_Commonwealth.29\|Leerdam]] and [[Commonwealth_ports#Volkavaar_.28Western_Commonwealth.29\|Volkavaar]] remains stable.'''		* '''Trade with [[Commonwealth_ports#Leerdam_.28Eastern_Commonwealth.29\|Leerdam]] and [[Commonwealth_ports#Volkavaar_.28Western_Commonwealth.29\|Volkavaar]] remains stable.'''
	Relations with the [[Commonwealth]] have not deteriorated further, although they are at best described as "~~cooly~~ civil". Continued favoured-trader relationship status with Jarm appears to be the main reason for the relatively poor condition of relations between Empire and Commonwealth.		Relations with the [[Commonwealth]] have not deteriorated further, although they are at best described as "coolly civil". Continued favoured-trader relationship status with Jarm appears to be the main reason for the relatively poor condition of relations between Empire and Commonwealth.

	During the Summer Solstice, a representative of influential Commonwealth general Bernhardt Adenauer, commander of the ''Wagenkorps'', visited the Empire in an unofficial capacity. The ''Wagenkorps'' is apparently a Commonwealth army specialised in logistics and resupply that traditionally espouse strong views around abolitionism and emancipation. Information has filtered back that the representative has delivered a relatively optimistic report of their time at Anvil, expressing the opinion that the actual people of the Empire appear broadly anti-slavery - and that many of them see cordial relations with Jarm in particular as an opportunity to attempt to convince the Princes of the advantages of an economy ''not'' founded on slave labour. The attitude is widely derided as lacking any credibility and seen as hopelessly optimistic at best - and fundamentally self-serving at worst. But it is used by a few to suggest that the Empire might eventually be persuaded to take a more enlightened view of the evils of slavery.		During the Summer Solstice, a representative of influential Commonwealth general Bernhardt Adenauer, commander of the ''Wagenkorps'', visited the Empire in an unofficial capacity. The ''Wagenkorps'' is apparently a Commonwealth army specialised in logistics and resupply that traditionally espouse strong views around abolitionism and emancipation. Information has filtered back that the representative has delivered a relatively optimistic report of their time at Anvil, expressing the opinion that the actual people of the Empire appear broadly anti-slavery - and that many of them see cordial relations with Jarm in particular as an opportunity to attempt to convince the Princes of the advantages of an economy ''not'' founded on slave labour. The attitude is widely derided as lacking any credibility and seen as hopelessly optimistic at best - and fundamentally self-serving at worst. But it is used by a few to suggest that the Empire might eventually be persuaded to take a more enlightened view of the evils of slavery.

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	Word from traders visiting the [[Axos_ports#Towers_of_Kantor\|Towers of Kantor]] is that the Axou attitude towards the Empire continues friendly. The competence of the Imperial [[Ambassador to Axos]], Tarquinius of Ankarien, is widely praised in mercantile and diplomatic circles.		Word from traders visiting the [[Axos_ports#Towers_of_Kantor\|Towers of Kantor]] is that the Axou attitude towards the Empire continues friendly. The competence of the Imperial [[Ambassador to Axos]], Tarquinius of Ankarien, is widely praised in mercantile and diplomatic circles.

	With the completion of the [[Quaymaster_of_the_Black_Sails#Black_Sails_Quay\|Black Sails Quay]] in [[Necropolis]], [[Axos\|Axou]] merchants now have reliable access to shipments of [[liao]]. Now that they are confident of being able to purchase liao at good prices, the [[~~A_business_like_any_other_(Trade_Winds)~~#A_thirst_for_liao\|artificially high demand]] for the valuable spiritual substance has finally abated. The price for liao has returned to normal - 12 rings each dose when sold through a [[Congregation#Downtime_Options\|congregation]].		With the completion of the [[Quaymaster_of_the_Black_Sails#Black_Sails_Quay\|Black Sails Quay]] in [[Necropolis]], [[Axos\|Axou]] merchants now have reliable access to shipments of [[liao]]. Now that they are confident of being able to purchase liao at good prices, the [[A_business_like_any_other#A_thirst_for_liao\|artificially high demand]] for the valuable spiritual substance has finally abated. The price for liao has returned to normal - 12 rings each dose when sold through a [[Congregation#Downtime_Options\|congregation]].

	During the Summer Solstice, Agnetha de Rondell, [[Cardinal]] of [[Wisdom]], extended an invitation on behalf of the Assembly of Nine to Axou scholars prepared to visit Imperial institutions of higher learning and share their peculiar faith. Over the last six weeks, several priests and students of spirituality have visited the Empire to lecture and occasionally engage in mannered debate with their opposite numbers within the Empire.		During the Summer Solstice, Agnetha de Rondell, [[Cardinal]] of [[Wisdom]], extended an invitation on behalf of the Assembly of Nine to Axou scholars prepared to visit Imperial institutions of higher learning and share their peculiar faith. Over the last six weeks, several priests and students of spirituality have visited the Empire to lecture and occasionally engage in mannered debate with their opposite numbers within the Empire.

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:381YE]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Trade Winds]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:381YE Autumn]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Trade Winds]]
	<quote by="Henry Kissinger">No country can act wisely simultaneously in every part of the globe at every moment of time.</quote>		<quote by="Henry Kissinger">No country can act wisely simultaneously in every part of the globe at every moment of time.</quote>
	<div style="float:right; width: 400px;"><quote by="Henry Kissinger">Whatever must happen ultimately should happen immediately.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 400px;"><quote by="Henry Kissinger">Whatever must happen ultimately should happen immediately.</quote></div>

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The Commonwealth

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	Relations with the [[Commonwealth]] have not deteriorated further, although they are at best described as "cooly civil". Continued favoured-trader relationship status with Jarm appears to be the main reason for the relatively poor condition of relations between Empire and Commonwealth.		Relations with the [[Commonwealth]] have not deteriorated further, although they are at best described as "cooly civil". Continued favoured-trader relationship status with Jarm appears to be the main reason for the relatively poor condition of relations between Empire and Commonwealth.

	During the Summer Solstice, a representative of influential Commonwealth general Bernhardt Adenauer, commander of the ''Wagenkorps'', visited the Empire in an unofficial capacity. The ''~~Wagenkors~~'' is apparently a Commonwealth army specialised in logistics and resupply that traditionally espouse strong views around abolitionism and emancipation. Information has filtered back that the representative has delivered a relatively optimistic report of their time at Anvil, expressing the opinion that the actual people of the Empire appear broadly anti-slavery - and that many of them see cordial relations with Jarm in particular as an opportunity to attempt to convince the Princes of the advantages of an economy ''not'' founded on slave labour. The attitude is widely derided as lacking any credibility and seen as hopelessly optimistic at best - and fundamentally self-serving at worst. But it is used by a few to suggest that the Empire might eventually be persuaded to take a more enlightened view of the evils of slavery.		During the Summer Solstice, a representative of influential Commonwealth general Bernhardt Adenauer, commander of the ''Wagenkorps'', visited the Empire in an unofficial capacity. The ''Wagenkorps'' is apparently a Commonwealth army specialised in logistics and resupply that traditionally espouse strong views around abolitionism and emancipation. Information has filtered back that the representative has delivered a relatively optimistic report of their time at Anvil, expressing the opinion that the actual people of the Empire appear broadly anti-slavery - and that many of them see cordial relations with Jarm in particular as an opportunity to attempt to convince the Princes of the advantages of an economy ''not'' founded on slave labour. The attitude is widely derided as lacking any credibility and seen as hopelessly optimistic at best - and fundamentally self-serving at worst. But it is used by a few to suggest that the Empire might eventually be persuaded to take a more enlightened view of the evils of slavery.
	<div style="float:right; width: 400px;"><quote by="Henry Kissinger">Blessed are the people whose leaders can look destiny in the eye without flinching but also without attempting to play God.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 400px;"><quote by="Henry Kissinger">Blessed are the people whose leaders can look destiny in the eye without flinching but also without attempting to play God.</quote></div>

	==The Orcs of Otkodov==		==The Orcs of Otkodov==
	* '''There is no opportunity for Imperial fleets to trade with the Thule, the Druj, or the Barrens Orcs during downtime.'''		* '''There is no opportunity for Imperial fleets to trade with the Thule, the Druj, or the Barrens Orcs during downtime.'''

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:381YE]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category: ~~Autumn Equinox 381YE~~]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:381YE]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Trade Winds]]
	<quote by="Henry Kissinger">No country can act wisely simultaneously in every part of the globe at every moment of time.</quote>		<quote by="Henry Kissinger">No country can act wisely simultaneously in every part of the globe at every moment of time.</quote>
	<div style="float:right; width: 400px;"><quote by="Henry Kissinger">Whatever must happen ultimately should happen immediately.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 400px;"><quote by="Henry Kissinger">Whatever must happen ultimately should happen immediately.</quote></div>

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	Most of the priests visiting the Empire appear to belong to a sect called the ''Order of the Ivory Cup'' who do not attempt to hide the fact that alongside powers the Empire recognise as [[Courage]] and [[Wisdom]] they practice a spiritual power that they call ''Understanding'' - a power that several scholars find [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Peace\|unsettlingly familiar]].		Most of the priests visiting the Empire appear to belong to a sect called the ''Order of the Ivory Cup'' who do not attempt to hide the fact that alongside powers the Empire recognise as [[Courage]] and [[Wisdom]] they practice a spiritual power that they call ''Understanding'' - a power that several scholars find [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Peace\|unsettlingly familiar]].

	Lectures have taken place at the Citadel of Phoenix Reach, Bronwen's Rest Wayhouse in [[Therunin]], the [[Master_of_Ice_and_Darkness#The_Icy_Crag_of_the_Eternal_Sun\|Icy Crag of the Eternal Sun]] in [[Miekarova]], the Chantry of the SIlver Skull in [[Necropolis]], and the [[~~Curator_of_the_Printer~~'~~s_Guild_Museum~~#The ~~Printer~~'s Guild Museum of Wonders\|~~Printer~~'s Guild Museum of Wonders]] in [[Tassato]]. An invitation to speak to the		Lectures have taken place at the Citadel of Phoenix Reach, Bronwen's Rest Wayhouse in [[Therunin]], the [[Master_of_Ice_and_Darkness#The_Icy_Crag_of_the_Eternal_Sun\|Icy Crag of the Eternal Sun]] in [[Miekarova]], the Chantry of the SIlver Skull in [[Necropolis]], and the [[Curator_of_the_Printers'_Guild_Museum#The Printers' Guild Museum of Wonders\|Printers' Guild Museum of Wonders]] in [[Tassato]]. An invitation to speak to the
	[[Skarsind#Legion.27s_Rookery\|Legion's Rookery]] in [[Skarsind]] was politely declined; the visiting Axou cited the great distances involved. After the initial invitations from the Synod, less formal invitations have been issued by the University of Holberg, the [[Tassato#The_School_of_Epistemology\|School of Epistemology]] in Tassato, the Diora University in [[Sarvos]], and several other Imperial places of learning.		[[Skarsind#Legion.27s_Rookery\|Legion's Rookery]] in [[Skarsind]] was politely declined; the visiting Axou cited the great distances involved. After the initial invitations from the Synod, less formal invitations have been issued by the University of Holberg, the [[Tassato#The_School_of_Epistemology\|School of Epistemology]] in Tassato, the Diora University in [[Sarvos]], and several other Imperial places of learning.