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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	During the Winter Solstice, the [[Sarcophan Delves]] sent a delegate named '''~~Johan~~ Van Basten''' to participate in the [[Ratify Liberty Pact\|Liberty Pact]] summit. While they nation committed to end slavery and were an active participant in the discussions, the Delves chose not to sign the pact once it had been drawn up. Over the last several months, however, representatives of various ''bedelaar husbaas'' have sent emissaries to the Empire with proposals intended to forge stronger trading ties between the people of the Delves and their Imperial "neighbours" to the north.		During the Winter Solstice, the [[Sarcophan Delves]] sent a delegate named '''Johann Van Basten''' to participate in the [[Ratify Liberty Pact\|Liberty Pact]] summit. While they nation committed to end slavery and were an active participant in the discussions, the Delves chose not to sign the pact once it had been drawn up. Over the last several months, however, representatives of various ''bedelaar husbaas'' have sent emissaries to the Empire with proposals intended to forge stronger trading ties between the people of the Delves and their Imperial "neighbours" to the north.

	==The ''Banket van Vrijheid''==		==The ''Banket van Vrijheid''==
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	==The Van Basten Trade==		==The Van Basten Trade==
	* '''Johann Van Basten has arranged a one-off opportunity to purchase 100 White Granite from the Sarcophan Delves for 500 Thrones.'''		* '''Johann Van Basten has arranged a one-off opportunity to purchase 100 White Granite from the Sarcophan Delves for 500 Thrones.'''
	~~Johan~~ Van Basten journeyed to Anvil as the Sarcophan Delves' delegate to the Liberty Pact summit. Following discussions with the [[Master of the Imperial Mint]], '''Lieselotte van Holberg''', and the [[Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves]], '''Thanmir Hrafn''', he has arranged the sale of one hundred wains of white granite to the Empire as a bulk, one off deal. The price to purchase this would be 500 Thrones.		Johann Van Basten journeyed to Anvil as the Sarcophan Delves' delegate to the Liberty Pact summit. Following discussions with the [[Master of the Imperial Mint]], '''Lieselotte van Holberg''', and the [[Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves]], '''Thanmir Hrafn''', he has arranged the sale of one hundred wains of white granite to the Empire as a bulk, one off deal. The price to purchase this would be 500 Thrones.

	The opportunity is a limited one; even the wealthy Van Basten family cannot afford to sit on such a stockpile of white granite for too long. If the Empire has not taken advantage of the opportunity by the start of the Autumn Equinox, then regretfully the Van Basten will need to find other markets for their white granite.		The opportunity is a limited one; even the wealthy Van Basten family cannot afford to sit on such a stockpile of white granite for too long. If the Empire has not taken advantage of the opportunity by the start of the Autumn Equinox, then regretfully the Van Basten will need to find other markets for their white granite.

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	==The Kruidenkenner Propositions==		==The Kruidenkenner Propositions==
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=WingedMessenger.png\|caption=''Ockje Duisenberg'' currently resides at ''Gezondheid<br>Huis'', [[Necropolis#Crown's Quay\|Crown's Quay]], [[Necropolis]] for anyone who wants<br>to talk about ''Kruidenkenner'' business<br>via [[Call Winged Messenger]].\|align=right\|width=200}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=WingedMessenger.png\|caption=''Ockje Duisenberg'' currently resides at ''Gezondheid<br>Huis'', [[Necropolis#Crown's Quay\|Crown's Quay]], [[Necropolis]] for anyone who wants<br>to talk about ''Kruidenkenner'' business<br>via [[Call Winged Messenger]].\|align=right\|width=200}}
	The Kruidenkenner are a powerful guild of herbalists and apothecaries from the Delves. They sponsored the [[Kruidenkenner_Trademaster#The_Kruidenkenner_Magazijn\|Kruidenkenner Magazjin]] in [[Necropolis#Longbeach\|Crown's Quay]], overseen by the [[Kruidenkenner_Trademaster\|Kruidenkenner Trademaster]]. '''Ockje Duisenberg''' is the nominal head of the ''Kruidenkenner'' presence in the Empire. A skilled apothecary and wily businesswoman, she has drawn up two proposals for the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] to consider. The first is an ongoing opportunity to build warehouses in various nations that would allow the opportunity to purchase large amounts of a individual [[herb\|herbs]]. The second involves an extension to the existing Kruidenkenner Magazjin that would support the trade of herbs with certain key [[Imperial title]] holders.		The Kruidenkenner are a powerful guild of herbalists and apothecaries from the Delves. They sponsored the [[Kruidenkenner_Trademaster#The_Kruidenkenner_Magazijn\|Kruidenkenner Magazjin]] in [[Necropolis#Longbeach\|Crown's Quay]], overseen by the [[Kruidenkenner_Trademaster\|Kruidenkenner Trademaster]]. '''Ockje Duisenberg''' is the nominal head of the ''Kruidenkenner'' presence in the Empire. A skilled apothecary and wily businesswoman, she has drawn up two proposals for the [[Senate]] to consider. The first is an ongoing opportunity to build warehouses in various nations that would allow the opportunity to purchase large amounts of a individual [[herb\|herbs]]. The second involves an extension to the existing Kruidenkenner Magazjin that would support the trade of herbs with certain key [[Imperial title]] holders.
	===Warehouses===		===Warehouses===
	* '''The ''Kruidenkenner'' herbalists guild remains keen to construct additional warehouses in the Empire as detailed [[A_force_to_be_reckoned_with#Kruidenkenner_Warehouses\|here]].'''		* '''The ''Kruidenkenner'' herbalists guild remains keen to construct additional warehouses in the Empire as detailed [[A_force_to_be_reckoned_with#Kruidenkenner_Warehouses\|here]].'''
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	The '''Alivetti guild estates''' lie along the coast of the city of [[Sarvos]], on the outskirts of the district of [[Caricomare]]. They were once the home of the Alivetti - a powerful [[the League\|League]] guild whose most famous recent scion was most likely [[Empress Giselle]]. The estates were ruined by the storm that devastated Caricomare; during the rebuilding of the district in 378YE the waterlogged ruins were largely left to their own devices. Much of the old estate is now swampy marsh, haunted by mosquitos and vicious frogs.		The '''Alivetti guild estates''' lie along the coast of the city of [[Sarvos]], on the outskirts of the district of [[Caricomare]]. They were once the home of the Alivetti - a powerful [[the League\|League]] guild whose most famous recent scion was most likely [[Empress Giselle]]. The estates were ruined by the storm that devastated Caricomare; during the rebuilding of the district in 378YE the waterlogged ruins were largely left to their own devices. Much of the old estate is now swampy marsh, haunted by mosquitos and vicious frogs.

	This makes them ideal for the purposes of Bedelaar Huisbaas Edwin of the Vandersaar family. He represents a loose alliance of some of the richest families of the Sarcophan Delves. They are keen to establish closer trading ties with their nearest neighbours and the recent resolution of the Liberty Pact has convince them that now is the time to strike. They want the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] to [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|concede]] control of the Alivetti estates to the Sarcophan Delves. The Sarcophan are masters at reclaiming and building in marshes and swamps; they will clear the ruins, reclaim as much of the estates as possible, and construct a dock, warehouses, and residences in the Sarcophan style, transforming it from marshy ruins into a home-away-from-home for Sarcophan captains and merchants. It will serve as a stopping off point for traders from the south, as well as a place Imperial merchants can visit to speak with Sarcophan captains.<br><br>		This makes them ideal for the purposes of Bedelaar Huisbaas Edwin of the Vandersaar family. He represents a loose alliance of some of the richest families of the Sarcophan Delves. They are keen to establish closer trading ties with their nearest neighbours and the recent resolution of the Liberty Pact has convince them that now is the time to strike. They want the [[Senate]] to [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|concede]] control of the Alivetti estates to the Sarcophan Delves. The Sarcophan are masters at reclaiming and building in marshes and swamps; they will clear the ruins, reclaim as much of the estates as possible, and construct a dock, warehouses, and residences in the Sarcophan style, transforming it from marshy ruins into a home-away-from-home for Sarcophan captains and merchants. It will serve as a stopping off point for traders from the south, as well as a place Imperial merchants can visit to speak with Sarcophan captains.<br><br>
	'''Benefits'''<br>		'''Benefits'''<br>
	Edwin does not expect the Empire to simply ''give'' the estates to the Delves, however. As soon as the Imperial Senate passes the motion of concedence, the consortium he represents will increase the amount of [[ilium]] provided to the [[Steel Fist]] by half again - another four rings each season bringing the total bounty to twelve. This increase will continue as long as the Empire remains on good terms with the Sarcophan Delves, or until the Imperial Senate abrogates their concedence. In the event that the Empire wishes to end the agreement, however, Vandersaar and his fellows will expect a suitable payment in recognition of their investment in Alivetti.		Edwin does not expect the Empire to simply ''give'' the estates to the Delves, however. As soon as the Imperial Senate passes the motion of concedence, the consortium he represents will increase the amount of [[ilium]] provided to the [[Steel Fist]] by half again - another four rings each season bringing the total bounty to twelve. This increase will continue as long as the Empire remains on good terms with the Sarcophan Delves, or until the Imperial Senate abrogates their concedence. In the event that the Empire wishes to end the agreement, however, Vandersaar and his fellows will expect a suitable payment in recognition of their investment in Alivetti.

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	<box>'''The Gjullit'''<br>The Gjullit are newcomers to the great table of Sarcophan politics. While their traders have made regular visits to the Empire for several years, they have recently increased in prestige following a vicious take-over of assets left behind by one of the slaving families that quit the Delves for Asavea. They are enthusiastic entrepreneurs, seeking an opportunity for further profits.<br><br>The Gjullit are busy establishing their position in Sarcophan politics, but are working with Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike, the [[Call_Winged_Messenger#Known_Correspondents\|trade advisor]] to the Delves. Any communication relating to this opportunity should go through her.</box>		<box>'''The Gjullit'''<br>The Gjullit are newcomers to the great table of Sarcophan politics. While their traders have made regular visits to the Empire for several years, they have recently increased in prestige following a vicious take-over of assets left behind by one of the slaving families that quit the Delves for Asavea. They are enthusiastic entrepreneurs, seeking an opportunity for further profits.<br><br>The Gjullit are busy establishing their position in Sarcophan politics, but are working with Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike, the [[Call_Winged_Messenger#Known_Correspondents\|trade advisor]] to the Delves. Any communication relating to this opportunity should go through her.</box>
	</div>		</div>
	Constructing the docks would require a [[senate motion]] (or the use of an [[Bearer_of_an_Imperial_Wayleave\|Imperial wayleave]]), a [[commission]], 30 wains of weirwood, 20 wains of white granite, and 100 Crowns in labour. It would take three months to complete, and create an [[Imperial title]] - ''Trademaster of the Gjullit Docks'' most likely. The well worn path would be to appoint this title through the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]] but it could be either Imperial or national in nature.		Constructing the docks would require a [[senate motion]] (or the use of an [[Bearer_of_an_Imperial_Wayleave\|Imperial wayleave]]), a [[commission]], 30 wains of weirwood, 20 wains of white granite, and 100 Crowns in labour. It would take three months to complete, and create an [[Imperial title]] - ''Trademaster of the Gjullit Docks'' most likely. The well worn path would be to appoint this title through the [[Bourse]] but it could be either Imperial or national in nature.

	The title holder would be able to purchase ''both'' white granite and weirwood from the Gjullit. While the amounts of both would be initially small, if the docks proved profitable to the Sarcophan merchants there may be an [[opportunity]] to negotiate an increase.		The title holder would be able to purchase ''both'' white granite and weirwood from the Gjullit. While the amounts of both would be initially small, if the docks proved profitable to the Sarcophan merchants there may be an [[opportunity]] to negotiate an increase.

Twiggy at 23:05, 9 September 2025

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	* '''The Diepenbeek propose the Senate [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|concede]] the [[Karsk#The Ruins of Isember\|ruins of Isember]] in [[Karsk]] to them so that they may build a Sarcophan trading enclave on it.'''		* '''The Diepenbeek propose the Senate [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|concede]] the [[Karsk#The Ruins of Isember\|ruins of Isember]] in [[Karsk]] to them so that they may build a Sarcophan trading enclave on it.'''
	* '''Benefits include additional options for the members of the [[Northern trade network]]; and a new option for [[military unit\|independent captains]] prepared to protect Sarcophan caravans in the dangerous northern Empire.'''		* '''Benefits include additional options for the members of the [[Northern trade network]]; and a new option for [[military unit\|independent captains]] prepared to protect Sarcophan caravans in the dangerous northern Empire.'''
	Merchants from Sarcophan already have a presence in [[Varushka]]. Traders from the Delves who are prepared to risk the perilous journey find a ready welcome at the [[Custodian_of_Ivarsgard_Docks#The_Sarcophan_Mooring\|Sarcophan Mooring]] at [[Karsk#Ivarsgard\|Ivarsgard]]. Here they trade herbs - and occasionally more exotic substances - for ~~Varuskan~~ lumber, fur, and [[Materials#Ambergelt\|ambergelt]]. The Diepenbeek family are keen to build on the opportunity presented by Ivarsgard, and have an ambitious proposal for the Empire; they wish to lease the [[Karsk#The Ruins of Isember\|ruins of Isember]] from the Empire.		Merchants from Sarcophan already have a presence in [[Varushka]]. Traders from the Delves who are prepared to risk the perilous journey find a ready welcome at the [[Custodian_of_Ivarsgard_Docks#The_Sarcophan_Mooring\|Sarcophan Mooring]] at [[Karsk#Ivarsgard\|Ivarsgard]]. Here they trade herbs - and occasionally more exotic substances - for Varushkan lumber, fur, and [[Materials#Ambergelt\|ambergelt]]. The Diepenbeek family are keen to build on the opportunity presented by Ivarsgard, and have an ambitious proposal for the Empire; they wish to lease the [[Karsk#The Ruins of Isember\|ruins of Isember]] from the Empire.
	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right; margin-left: 10px;"><box>The Diepenbeek<br>Unlike the ~~Gjullet~~, the Diepenbeek have a place at the great table but they are not quite as wealthy and influential as the Vandersar. They are known in the Delves for the diversity of their business interests, prepared to take on any job that promises a clear profit. Their employees clear ruined tombs for valuable relics; sell fine [[Materials#Weltsilver\|weltsilver]] and [[Imperial Roseweald]]; and have a reputation for skill in the arts of [[Autumn magic]].<br><br>The Diepenbeek have requested that any correspondence relating to their proposals regarding Isember are sent via Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike, the [[Call_Winged_Messenger#Known_Correspondents\|trade advisor]] to the Delves.</box></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right; margin-left: 10px;"><box>The Diepenbeek<br>Unlike the Gjullit, the Diepenbeek have a place at the great table but they are not quite as wealthy and influential as the Vandersar. They are known in the Delves for the diversity of their business interests, prepared to take on any job that promises a clear profit. Their employees clear ruined tombs for valuable relics; sell fine [[Materials#Weltsilver\|weltsilver]] and [[Imperial Roseweald]]; and have a reputation for skill in the arts of [[Autumn magic]].<br><br>The Diepenbeek have requested that any correspondence relating to their proposals regarding Isember are sent via Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike, the [[Call_Winged_Messenger#Known_Correspondents\|trade advisor]] to the Delves.</box></div>
	Isember was destroyed during the war with the [[Thule]]. Even before its destruction it had a reputation for lawlessness. The folk of the vale betrayed their people and sided with the orc invaders; their treachery attracted criminals, exiles, and heretics from across the north, drawing the ire of the heroes of Anvil and ultimately leading to their downfall. Nobody lives there now. Since the death of '''Vesna Kovac''' at the beginning of last year, even the [[Karsk_spoils_of_war#The_Sovereigns_Heart\|Sovereign's Heart]] inn has closed its doors. The ruins have quickly been reclaimed by the forest, and there is talk of [[Varushkan Monster#Wolves\|wolves]] lairing in the cellars of the broken buildings. Traders prefer to go to Ivarsgard rather than risk the haunted woods.		Isember was destroyed during the war with the [[Thule]]. Even before its destruction it had a reputation for lawlessness. The folk of the vale betrayed their people and sided with the orc invaders; their treachery attracted criminals, exiles, and heretics from across the north, drawing the ire of the heroes of Anvil and ultimately leading to their downfall. Nobody lives there now. Since the death of '''Vesna Kovac''' at the beginning of last year, even the [[Karsk_spoils_of_war#The_Sovereigns_Heart\|Sovereign's Heart]] inn has closed its doors. The ruins have quickly been reclaimed by the forest, and there is talk of [[Varushkan Monster#Wolves\|wolves]] lairing in the cellars of the broken buildings. Traders prefer to go to Ivarsgard rather than risk the haunted woods.

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	Finally, if the Senate wishes, the Diepenbeek are prepared to restore the [[Karsk_spoils_of_war#The_Sovereigns_Heart\|Sovereign's Heart]] inn as part of their rebuilding program and lease it to a Varushkan landlord. The landlord would also serve as a point of contact for the Diepenbeek if there were any local problems that were not worth bothering the [[Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves]] with. This would create an [[Imperial title]], with tenure (serving until they died or stepped down) appointed by the [[mine]] and [[forest]] owners of Varushka, that would initially receive an income of 11 crowns each season but might be able to gain other benefits depending on how the settlement of Isember proceeds. Alternatively, the Senate may choose to state in their motion of concedence that they do not want the Sarcophan to do this, in which case the inn will be demolished along with the rest of the ruins.		Finally, if the Senate wishes, the Diepenbeek are prepared to restore the [[Karsk_spoils_of_war#The_Sovereigns_Heart\|Sovereign's Heart]] inn as part of their rebuilding program and lease it to a Varushkan landlord. The landlord would also serve as a point of contact for the Diepenbeek if there were any local problems that were not worth bothering the [[Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves]] with. This would create an [[Imperial title]], with tenure (serving until they died or stepped down) appointed by the [[mine]] and [[forest]] owners of Varushka, that would initially receive an income of 11 crowns each season but might be able to gain other benefits depending on how the settlement of Isember proceeds. Alternatively, the Senate may choose to state in their motion of concedence that they do not want the Sarcophan to do this, in which case the inn will be demolished along with the rest of the ruins.
	<br><br>'''Limitations'''<br>		<br><br>'''Limitations'''<br>
	The Diepenbeek are already trading with the people of Karsk and are prepared to give the Empire time to consider their proposal. If the Senate has not acted by the end of the Autumn Equinox 383YE, however, they will make other arrangements.They request that any official correspondence regarding the plan for Isember go via '''Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike'''.		The Diepenbeek are already trading with the people of Karsk and are prepared to give the Empire time to consider their proposal. If the Senate has not acted by the end of the Autumn Equinox 383YE, however, they will make other arrangements. They request that any official correspondence regarding the plan for Isember go via '''Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike'''.

	===A Note About Concedence===		===A Note About Concedence===

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	The Sarcophan do not use slaves themselves. For a society dedicated to the pursuit of wealth, they are uncharacteristically squeamish when it comes to buying and selling thinking beings. A handful of families dealt in slaves, but they were barely tolerated by their peers. Shortly after the Winter Solstice, that toleration comes to an abrupt end.		The Sarcophan do not use slaves themselves. For a society dedicated to the pursuit of wealth, they are uncharacteristically squeamish when it comes to buying and selling thinking beings. A handful of families dealt in slaves, but they were barely tolerated by their peers. Shortly after the Winter Solstice, that toleration comes to an abrupt end.

	The ''bedelaar huisbaas'' of Sarcophan meet at the great table in the banquet hall atop the palace of beggars each month. In between courses, they make decisions that ~~effect~~ the entire nation. The priests who oversee the feast and serve as an unofficial civil service announce their infrequent decrees. After the Solstice, they announce the decree that the trading of slaves is an unacceptable act for any Sarcophan, and furthermore that the practice will be a crime in the Delves.		The ''bedelaar huisbaas'' of Sarcophan meet at the great table in the banquet hall atop the palace of beggars each month. In between courses, they make decisions that affect the entire nation. The priests who oversee the feast and serve as an unofficial civil service announce their infrequent decrees. After the Solstice, they announce the decree that the trading of slaves is an unacceptable act for any Sarcophan, and furthermore that the practice will be a crime in the Delves.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=WingedMessenger.png\|caption=''Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike'' advises her peers<br>on dealings with the Empire. A [[Call Winged Messenger\|Winged Messenger]]<br>can be sent to her at The Tower of Crows,<br>Sarcophan, the Sarcophan Delves.\|align=right\|width=200}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=WingedMessenger.png\|caption=''Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike'' advises her peers<br>on dealings with the Empire. A [[Call Winged Messenger\|Winged Messenger]]<br>can be sent to her at The Tower of Crows,<br>Sarcophan, the Sarcophan Delves.\|align=right\|width=200}}
	It is very rare for the ''bedelaar huisbaas'' to make such a decree - but it carries with it the force of law. Anyone found to be breaking this law will forfeit all their assets and be cast down, given over to the soulweavers to be made into one of the ''ongelukkig''. Even the ''bedelaar huisbaas'' are not immune; a beggar-landlord caught supporting the slave trade will forfeit their seat at the great table with potentially ruinous consequences for their entire family. The rulers of Sarcophan do not make such decrees lightly.		It is very rare for the ''bedelaar huisbaas'' to make such a decree - but it carries with it the force of law. Anyone found to be breaking this law will forfeit all their assets and be cast down, given over to the soulweavers to be made into one of the ''ongelukkig''. Even the ''bedelaar huisbaas'' are not immune; a beggar-landlord caught supporting the slave trade will forfeit their seat at the great table with potentially ruinous consequences for their entire family. The rulers of Sarcophan do not make such decrees lightly.

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Sarcophan Enclaves

Responsible1 at 10:39, 9 April 2022

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	These opportunities are not exclusive; both could be approved by the Senate to allow the Sarcophan an enclave in the north and the south.		These opportunities are not exclusive; both could be approved by the Senate to allow the Sarcophan an enclave in the north and the south.
	===The ~~Vandersar~~ Proposal===		===The Vandersaar Proposal===
	* '''The Vandersar propose the Senate [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|concede]] the ruined Alivetti guild estates in [[Sarvos]] to their consortium so that they may build a Sarcophan enclave on it.'''		* '''The Vandersar propose the Senate [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|concede]] the ruined Alivetti guild estates in [[Sarvos]] to their consortium so that they may build a Sarcophan enclave on it.'''
	* '''Benefits include additional [[ilium]] for the [[Steel Fist]]; the permanent opportunity for [[business]] owners to gain [[herb\|herbs]] through [[business#Diversification\|diversification]]; and improved profit for Imperial [[fleet\|traders]] visiting the [[Sarcophan_Delves_ports#Sarcophan\|Delves]].'''		* '''Benefits include additional [[ilium]] for the [[Steel Fist]]; the permanent opportunity for [[business]] owners to gain [[herb\|herbs]] through [[business#Diversification\|diversification]]; and improved profit for Imperial [[fleet\|traders]] visiting the [[Sarcophan_Delves_ports#Sarcophan\|Delves]].'''

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Resolution

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	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	Following the Summer Solstice 383YE, the Empire availed itself of the [[The_mathematics_of_tears#The_Van_Basten_Trade\|Van Basten]] offer, purchasing 100 wains of white granite for 500 Thrones.		Following the Summer Solstice 383YE, the Empire availed itself of the [[The_mathematics_of_tears#The_Van_Basten_Trade\|Van Basten]] offer, purchasing 100 wains of white granite for 500 Thrones.

			During the Autumn Equinox 383YE, the Senate voted to [[expand the Kruidenkenner Magazjin]]. Work was completed shortly before the Winter Solstice, and the opportunities for the four Imperial titles were adjusted appropriately.

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	<tr><td>35 Crowns</td><td>50 random herbs</td></tr>		<tr><td>35 Crowns</td><td>50 random herbs</td></tr>
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	Accepting the ''Kruidenkenner'' offer requires a [[Senate motion]]; a [[bearer of an Imperial Wayleave]] cannot [[Commission#Altering_an_Existing_Commission\|alter an existing commission]]. The expansion would require 24 wains of weirwood, 48 ~~Crowns~~, and take three months to complete. Once it was finished, the High Herbalist of Sybella, the Apothecary Clearing House in Tassato, the Vizier of the Incarnadine Satchel offices in [[Feroz#Morajasse\|Morajasse]], and the [[Kruidenkenner_Trademaster#The_Kruidenkenner_Magazijn\|Kruidenkenner Magazjin]] itself would all benefit. Each title would gain an additional purchase track alongside their existing opportunities to buy herbs. This additional track would remain available as long as the Empire's good relations with the ''Kruidenkenner'' and the Delves continued.		Accepting the ''Kruidenkenner'' offer requires a [[Senate motion]]; a [[bearer of an Imperial Wayleave]] cannot [[Commission#Altering_an_Existing_Commission\|alter an existing commission]]. The expansion would require 24 wains of weirwood, 48 crowns, and take three months to complete. Once it was finished, the High Herbalist of Sybella, the Apothecary Clearing House in Tassato, the Vizier of the Incarnadine Satchel offices in [[Feroz#Morajasse\|Morajasse]], and the [[Kruidenkenner_Trademaster#The_Kruidenkenner_Magazijn\|Kruidenkenner Magazjin]] itself would all benefit. Each title would gain an additional purchase track alongside their existing opportunities to buy herbs. This additional track would remain available as long as the Empire's good relations with the ''Kruidenkenner'' and the Delves continued.

	This opportunity remains available until the end of the Autumn Equinox. If construction on the expansion has not begun by the start of the Winter Solstice, the opportunity will be considered to have lapsed.		This opportunity remains available until the end of the Autumn Equinox. If construction on the expansion has not begun by the start of the Winter Solstice, the opportunity will be considered to have lapsed.
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	With that in mind, they propose an arrangement in which Gjullit ships bring both white granite and weirwood to the Empire for sale. This would, as usual, require reinforced docks and secure warehouses, and with an eye towards safety they propose [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]] as the location of their new enterprise which they have rather prosaically christened the ''Gjullit Docks''.		With that in mind, they propose an arrangement in which Gjullit ships bring both white granite and weirwood to the Empire for sale. This would, as usual, require reinforced docks and secure warehouses, and with an eye towards safety they propose [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]] as the location of their new enterprise which they have rather prosaically christened the ''Gjullit Docks''.
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	<box>The Gjullit<br>The Gjullit are newcomers to the great table of Sarcophan politics. While their traders have made regular visits to the Empire for several years, they have recently increased in prestige following a vicious take-over of assets left behind by one of the slaving families that quit the Delves for Asavea. They are enthusiastic entrepreneurs, seeking an opportunity for further profits.<br><br>The Gjullit are busy establishing their position in Sarcophan politics, but are working with Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike, the [[Call_Winged_Messenger#Known_Correspondents\|trade advisor]] to the Delves. Any communication relating to this opportunity should go through her.</box>		<box>'''The Gjullit'''<br>The Gjullit are newcomers to the great table of Sarcophan politics. While their traders have made regular visits to the Empire for several years, they have recently increased in prestige following a vicious take-over of assets left behind by one of the slaving families that quit the Delves for Asavea. They are enthusiastic entrepreneurs, seeking an opportunity for further profits.<br><br>The Gjullit are busy establishing their position in Sarcophan politics, but are working with Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike, the [[Call_Winged_Messenger#Known_Correspondents\|trade advisor]] to the Delves. Any communication relating to this opportunity should go through her.</box>
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	Constructing the docks would require a [[senate motion]] (or the use of an [[Bearer_of_an_Imperial_Wayleave\|Imperial wayleave]]), a [[commission]], 30 wains of weirwood, 20 wains of white granite, and 100 Crowns in labour. It would take three months to complete, and create an [[Imperial title]] - ''Trademaster of the Gjullit Docks'' most likely. The well worn path would be to appoint this title through the [[Imperial Bourse]] but it could be either Imperial or national in nature.		Constructing the docks would require a [[senate motion]] (or the use of an [[Bearer_of_an_Imperial_Wayleave\|Imperial wayleave]]), a [[commission]], 30 wains of weirwood, 20 wains of white granite, and 100 Crowns in labour. It would take three months to complete, and create an [[Imperial title]] - ''Trademaster of the Gjullit Docks'' most likely. The well worn path would be to appoint this title through the [[Imperial Bourse]] but it could be either Imperial or national in nature.

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	==Sarcophan Enclaves==		==Sarcophan Enclaves==
	Two potent ''bedelaar huisbaas'' - the leaders of the ~~Vandersar~~ and the Diepenbeek - have laid proposals before the Imperial Senate that would involve transforming certain ruined locations into trading enclaves. Both require that the Senate [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|concede]] control of those locations to the Sarcophan Delves, but each provides very different benefits. The [[#The ~~Vandersar~~ Proposal\|~~Vandersar~~ proposal]] involves building an enclave in the southern Empire on the ruined Alivetti estates of [[Sarvos]]. The [[#The Diepenbeek Plan\|Diepenbeek plan]] by contrast involves rejuvenating the ruins of Isember in [[Karsk]].		Two potent ''bedelaar huisbaas'' - the leaders of the Vandersaar and the Diepenbeek - have laid proposals before the Imperial Senate that would involve transforming certain ruined locations into trading enclaves. Both require that the Senate [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|concede]] control of those locations to the Sarcophan Delves, but each provides very different benefits. The [[#The Vandersaar Proposal\|Vandersaar proposal]] involves building an enclave in the southern Empire on the ruined Alivetti estates of [[Sarvos]]. The [[#The Diepenbeek Plan\|Diepenbeek plan]] by contrast involves rejuvenating the ruins of Isember in [[Karsk]].

	These opportunities are not exclusive; both could be approved by the Senate to allow the Sarcophan an enclave in the north and the south.		These opportunities are not exclusive; both could be approved by the Senate to allow the Sarcophan an enclave in the north and the south.
	===The Vandersaar Proposal===		===The Vandersaar Proposal===
	* '''The ~~Vandersar~~ propose the Senate [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|concede]] the ruined Alivetti guild estates in [[Sarvos]] to their consortium so that they may build a Sarcophan enclave on it.'''		* '''The Vandersaar propose the Senate [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|concede]] the ruined Alivetti guild estates in [[Sarvos]] to their consortium so that they may build a Sarcophan enclave on it.'''
	* '''Benefits include additional [[ilium]] for the [[Steel Fist]]; the permanent opportunity for [[business]] owners to gain [[herb\|herbs]] through [[business#Diversification\|diversification]]; and improved profit for Imperial [[fleet\|traders]] visiting the [[Sarcophan_Delves_ports#Sarcophan\|Delves]].'''		* '''Benefits include additional [[ilium]] for the [[Steel Fist]]; the permanent opportunity for [[business]] owners to gain [[herb\|herbs]] through [[business#Diversification\|diversification]]; and improved profit for Imperial [[fleet\|traders]] visiting the [[Sarcophan_Delves_ports#Sarcophan\|Delves]].'''
	The '''Alivetti guild estates''' lie along the coast of the city of [[Sarvos]], on the outskirts of the district of [[Caricomare]]. They were once the home of the Alivetti - a powerful [[the League\|League]] guild whose most famous recent scion was most likely [[Empress Giselle]]. The estates were ruined by the storm that devastated Caricomare; during the rebuilding of the district in 378YE the waterlogged ruins were largely left to their own devices. Much of the old estate is now swampy marsh, haunted by mosquitos and vicious frogs.		The '''Alivetti guild estates''' lie along the coast of the city of [[Sarvos]], on the outskirts of the district of [[Caricomare]]. They were once the home of the Alivetti - a powerful [[the League\|League]] guild whose most famous recent scion was most likely [[Empress Giselle]]. The estates were ruined by the storm that devastated Caricomare; during the rebuilding of the district in 378YE the waterlogged ruins were largely left to their own devices. Much of the old estate is now swampy marsh, haunted by mosquitos and vicious frogs.

	This makes them ideal for the purposes of Bedelaar Huisbaas Edwin of the ~~Vandersar~~ family. He represents a loose alliance of some of the richest families of the Sarcophan Delves. They are keen to establish closer trading ties with their nearest neighbours and the recent resolution of the Liberty Pact has convince them that now is the time to strike. They want the [[Imperial Senate]] to [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|concede]] control of the Alivetti estates to the Sarcophan Delves. The Sarcophan are masters at reclaiming and building in marshes and swamps; they will clear the ruins, reclaim as much of the estates as possible, and construct a dock, warehouses,and residences in the Sarcophan style, transforming it from marshy ruins into a home-away-from-home for Sarcophan captains and merchants. It will serve as a stopping off point for traders from the south, as well as a place Imperial merchants can visit to speak with Sarcophan captains.<br><br>		This makes them ideal for the purposes of Bedelaar Huisbaas Edwin of the Vandersaar family. He represents a loose alliance of some of the richest families of the Sarcophan Delves. They are keen to establish closer trading ties with their nearest neighbours and the recent resolution of the Liberty Pact has convince them that now is the time to strike. They want the [[Imperial Senate]] to [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|concede]] control of the Alivetti estates to the Sarcophan Delves. The Sarcophan are masters at reclaiming and building in marshes and swamps; they will clear the ruins, reclaim as much of the estates as possible, and construct a dock, warehouses, and residences in the Sarcophan style, transforming it from marshy ruins into a home-away-from-home for Sarcophan captains and merchants. It will serve as a stopping off point for traders from the south, as well as a place Imperial merchants can visit to speak with Sarcophan captains.<br><br>
	'''Benefits'''<br>		'''Benefits'''<br>
	Edwin does not expect the Empire to simply ''give'' the estates to the Delves, however. As soon as the Imperial Senate passes the motion of concedence, the consortium he represents will increase the amount of [[ilium]] provided to the [[Steel Fist]] by half again - another four rings each season bringing the total bounty to twelve. This increase will continue as long as the Empire remains on good terms with the Sarcophan Delves, or until the Imperial Senate abrogates their concedence. In the event that the Empire wishes to end the agreement, however, ~~Vandersar~~ and his fellows will expect a suitable payment in recognition of their investment in Alivetti.		Edwin does not expect the Empire to simply ''give'' the estates to the Delves, however. As soon as the Imperial Senate passes the motion of concedence, the consortium he represents will increase the amount of [[ilium]] provided to the [[Steel Fist]] by half again - another four rings each season bringing the total bounty to twelve. This increase will continue as long as the Empire remains on good terms with the Sarcophan Delves, or until the Imperial Senate abrogates their concedence. In the event that the Empire wishes to end the agreement, however, Vandersaar and his fellows will expect a suitable payment in recognition of their investment in Alivetti.
	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right; margin-left: 10px;"><box>The ~~Vandersar~~<br>The ~~Vandersar~~ are a well established and powerful family of the Delves who trace their roots back to the first settlers in the ruined city of Sarcophan. They already have extensive trade interests in the Empire, including the sale of weirwood at the [[Custodian_of_the_Concordium_Dock#Concordium Dock\|Concordium Dock]].<br><br>Edwin ~~Vandersar~~ requests that any correspondence relating to his plan go through Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike, the [[Call_Winged_Messenger#Known_Correspondents\|trade advisor]] to the Delves.</box></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right; margin-left: 10px;"><box>The Vandersaar<br>The Vandersaar are a well established and powerful family of the Delves who trace their roots back to the first settlers in the ruined city of Sarcophan. They already have extensive trade interests in the Empire, including the sale of weirwood at the [[Custodian_of_the_Concordium_Dock#Concordium Dock\|Concordium Dock]].<br><br>Edwin Vandersaar requests that any correspondence relating to his plan go through Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike, the [[Call_Winged_Messenger#Known_Correspondents\|trade advisor]] to the Delves.</box></div>
	The presence of a Sarcophan enclave of this size on the southern coast of the Empire will also offer an advantage to Imperial [[business]] owners. They will gain the ability to [[Business#Diversification\|diversify]] their resource to gain an income of herbs as well as money following the normal rules (an investment of 1 Throne, which will reduce the production of the resource by 36 rings and replace the money with two herbs of the character's choice).		The presence of a Sarcophan enclave of this size on the southern coast of the Empire will also offer an advantage to Imperial [[business]] owners. They will gain the ability to [[Business#Diversification\|diversify]] their resource to gain an income of herbs as well as money following the normal rules (an investment of 1 Throne, which will reduce the production of the resource by 36 rings and replace the money with two herbs of the character's choice).

	Finally, the enclave will significantly improve the confidence of Sarcophan merchants - both those visiting the Empire and those at home in the Delves - that Imperial citizens are people with whom they can do business. Every Imperial [[fleet\|ship captain]] visiting [[Sarcophan_Delves_ports#Sarcophan\|Sarcophan]] will gain an additional dose of [[Marrowort]] and an additional dose of [[Imperial Roseweald]] each season.<br><br>		Finally, the enclave will significantly improve the confidence of Sarcophan merchants - both those visiting the Empire and those at home in the Delves - that Imperial citizens are people with whom they can do business. Every Imperial [[fleet\|ship captain]] visiting [[Sarcophan_Delves_ports#Sarcophan\|Sarcophan]] will gain an additional dose of [[Marrowort]] and an additional dose of [[Imperial Roseweald]] each season.<br><br>
	'''Limitations'''<br>		'''Limitations'''<br>
	The ~~Vandersar~~ are prepared to give the Empire some time to consider their proposal, but if the Senate has not acted by the end of the Summer Solstice 383YE the offer will be withdrawn and they will look elsewhere. Bedelaar Huisbaas Edwin requests that any official correspondence regarding the proposition go via '''Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike'''.		The Vandersaar are prepared to give the Empire some time to consider their proposal, but if the Senate has not acted by the end of the Summer Solstice 383YE the offer will be withdrawn and they will look elsewhere. Bedelaar Huisbaas Edwin requests that any official correspondence regarding the proposition go via '''Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike'''.

	There is only one significant structure still present in the Alivetti estates - the broken tomb of Empress Giselle. Broken open by the [[Grendel]] during the [[The_sack_of_Sarvos\|sack of Sarvos]], the body of Empress Giselle was recovered and now rests in [[Temeschwar]]. The initial intention of the ~~Vandersar~~ is to clear the tomb along with the other ruins, but they have suggested that if the concedence motion requests them to leave the tomb intact they are prepared to work around it rather then destroy this landmark.		There is only one significant structure still present in the Alivetti estates - the broken tomb of Empress Giselle. Broken open by the [[Grendel]] during the [[The_sack_of_Sarvos\|sack of Sarvos]], the body of Empress Giselle was recovered and now rests in [[Temeschwar]]. The initial intention of the Vandersaar is to clear the tomb along with the other ruins, but they have suggested that if the concedence motion requests them to leave the tomb intact they are prepared to work around it rather then destroy this landmark.

	===The Diepenbeek Plan===		===The Diepenbeek Plan===