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

2026-01-16T09:43:33Z

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

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	The massive seawall constructed by Miroslav, Senator for Sarvos remains, but it would still require 10 wains of weirwood, 20 wains of white granite and 60 crowns to rebuild the destroyed shipyards. It would need a commission slot but could be authorised by the Imperial Senate or by any title with the authority to build a shipyard. Once complete the facilities would be perfect for building and upgrading Imperial fleets, allowing any Freeborn fleet based out of Madruga to be upgraded each season for one less weirwood than is usually required.		The massive seawall constructed by Miroslav, Senator for Sarvos remains, but it would still require 10 wains of weirwood, 20 wains of white granite and 60 crowns to rebuild the destroyed shipyards. It would need a commission slot but could be authorised by the Imperial Senate or by any title with the authority to build a shipyard. Once complete the facilities would be perfect for building and upgrading Imperial fleets, allowing any Freeborn fleet based out of Madruga to be upgraded each season for one less weirwood than is usually required.

	In addition, like the proposed expansion of the docks at Elos, the docks could be quickly and cheaply expanded later to include a fully functional [[shipyard]]. Such an expansion would only require 10 wains of white granite, 10 wains of weirwood and 20 crowns. While it would take 3 months to complete, the existing facilities would be good enough to '''start''' work on a [[~~Imperial~~ navy\|navy]] at the same time as the shipyard was being built, saving precious time.		In addition, like the proposed expansion of the docks at Elos, the docks could be quickly and cheaply expanded later to include a fully functional [[shipyard]]. Such an expansion would only require 10 wains of white granite, 10 wains of weirwood and 20 crowns. While it would take 3 months to complete, the existing facilities would be good enough to '''start''' work on a [[navy\|navy]] at the same time as the shipyard was being built, saving precious time.

	These benefits would last for as long as the new arrivals continue to live in Madruga. Once the Brass Coast reclaims Feroz, many of the new arrivals will look to return home. If that happens, then the shipyards would no longer have enough shipwrights to reduce the upgrade costs for Madruga fleets. At that point the only benefit would be to convert them into a regular shipyard as described above.		These benefits would last for as long as the new arrivals continue to live in Madruga. Once the Brass Coast reclaims Feroz, many of the new arrivals will look to return home. If that happens, then the shipyards would no longer have enough shipwrights to reduce the upgrade costs for Madruga fleets. At that point the only benefit would be to convert them into a regular shipyard as described above.

Twiggy at 14:39, 20 October 2025

2025-10-20T14:39:30Z

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	* '''The Cereva have asked for help stopping the Grendel from killing them and their friends'''		* '''The Cereva have asked for help stopping the Grendel from killing them and their friends'''
	* '''The civil service suggest that this sensitive mission might best be overseen by the Imperial Fleet Master'''		* '''The civil service suggest that this sensitive mission might best be overseen by the Imperial Fleet Master'''
	Captain Dubha "the Benevolent" is a favoured lieutenant to Governor Rahab. They were given control of a sizable area of [[Feroz#~~Oranserai~~\|~~Oranserai~~]] near [[Segura#Lucksprings\|Lucksprings]], to rule on Rahab's behalf. Taking it as a given that they should have the most prestigious dwelling in the area, they claimed the ''Casa Cereva'' and pressed the Freeborn of the ''Cereva'' family into service as household slaves. Unimpressed with this state of affairs, the Cereva took the opportunity presented by the evacuation of Feroz to escape across the border to Segura with the aid of Imperial soldiers. Before leaving however, they helped themselves to the better part of a year's wages from Captain Dubha's treasury - including apparently a golden statue of one of Dubha's ancestors who the eccentric Grendel soldier apparently claims speaks to him personally. All of this has come to light in the wake of the evacuation - the Cereva have sought sanctuary with distant cousins at a parador near Cerevado in [[Segura#Lucksprings\|Lucksprings]] and have been telling raucous tales of Dubha's many shortcomings.		Captain Dubha "the Benevolent" is a favoured lieutenant to Governor Rahab. They were given control of a sizable area of [[Feroz#Oranseri\|Oranseri]] near [[Segura#Lucksprings\|Lucksprings]], to rule on Rahab's behalf. Taking it as a given that they should have the most prestigious dwelling in the area, they claimed the ''Casa Cereva'' and pressed the Freeborn of the ''Cereva'' family into service as household slaves. Unimpressed with this state of affairs, the Cereva took the opportunity presented by the evacuation of Feroz to escape across the border to Segura with the aid of Imperial soldiers. Before leaving however, they helped themselves to the better part of a year's wages from Captain Dubha's treasury - including apparently a golden statue of one of Dubha's ancestors who the eccentric Grendel soldier apparently claims speaks to him personally. All of this has come to light in the wake of the evacuation - the Cereva have sought sanctuary with distant cousins at a parador near Cerevado in [[Segura#Lucksprings\|Lucksprings]] and have been telling raucous tales of Dubha's many shortcomings.

	Unfortunately, Dubha is apparently very unwise for a Grendel orc. While Rahab is fuming impotently, and importuning the Salt Lords for aid, Dubha is instead over-reacting. They have sent a column of Wave Riders along the banks of the Scorrero and across the border into Segura with instructions to recover the golden statue of Dubha's ancestor. By all accounts the column is closing in on the Cereva parador, and if it reaches it there is little hope the Freeborn there will be able to stand against the warriors. There will be a bloodbath, and the Grendel will recover the statue along with any other wealth that is not nailed down, and return it to Captain Dubha.		Unfortunately, Dubha is apparently very unwise for a Grendel orc. While Rahab is fuming impotently, and importuning the Salt Lords for aid, Dubha is instead over-reacting. They have sent a column of Wave Riders along the banks of the Scorrero and across the border into Segura with instructions to recover the golden statue of Dubha's ancestor. By all accounts the column is closing in on the Cereva parador, and if it reaches it there is little hope the Freeborn there will be able to stand against the warriors. There will be a bloodbath, and the Grendel will recover the statue along with any other wealth that is not nailed down, and return it to Captain Dubha.

Twiggy at 14:26, 20 October 2025

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	In addition, Tariq i Cotarez i Guerra, formerly one of the head gardeners at the Spice Gardens, has a proposal to construct a new conservatory in the Iron Plains, named the Viridian Glasshouse. The conservatory would be ideal for growing herbs from seeds, with a view to transplanting the budding plants to herb gardens and farms across the territory. Tariq's plan is an [[opportunity]] to take advantage of the considerable number of experts settling in Segura and his plans require "only" 20 wains of weirwood. Unfortunately, the designs need a lot of very expensive green glass, so the commission would need 20 thrones to complete.		In addition, Tariq i Cotarez i Guerra, formerly one of the head gardeners at the Spice Gardens, has a proposal to construct a new conservatory in the Iron Plains, named the Viridian Glasshouse. The conservatory would be ideal for growing herbs from seeds, with a view to transplanting the budding plants to herb gardens and farms across the territory. Tariq's plan is an [[opportunity]] to take advantage of the considerable number of experts settling in Segura and his plans require "only" 20 wains of weirwood. Unfortunately, the designs need a lot of very expensive green glass, so the commission would need 20 thrones to complete.

	The Glasshouse would need a commission slot, but could be built by the Imperial Senate or by any title able to commission a [[great work]]. Once complete it would provide 60 random herbs each season, with 30 split between the herb gardens in the territory and 30 split between the farms. In addition, with the support of the School of the Sanguine Bloom in ~~Atalya~~, the Glasshouse could serve as new offices for the [[Vizier of the Incarnadine Satchel]], re-establishing that Imperial title and allowing the holder to resume purchasing herbs from across the region.		The Glasshouse would need a commission slot, but could be built by the Imperial Senate or by any title able to commission a [[great work]]. Once complete it would provide 60 random herbs each season, with 30 split between the herb gardens in the territory and 30 split between the farms. In addition, with the support of the School of the Sanguine Bloom in Atalaya, the Glasshouse could serve as new offices for the [[Vizier of the Incarnadine Satchel]], re-establishing that Imperial title and allowing the holder to resume purchasing herbs from across the region.

	==Madruga==		==Madruga==
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	* '''The Freeborn Assembly can use a single judgement to name 6 Freeborn characters who own businesses in Madruga to receive a free upgrade to their resource'''		* '''The Freeborn Assembly can use a single judgement to name 6 Freeborn characters who own businesses in Madruga to receive a free upgrade to their resource'''

	A consortium of vintners have fled from ~~Fortargenta~~ to Madruga where they are looking to establish new vineyards on the Siroc Plains and the Great Grasses. They don't need any additional help to establish their new wine estates, but they are aware that their presence will provide a significant boost to the paradors and other businesses which are spread through the territory. Mindful of the significant help they have just received and keen to repay this generosity they have asked the Freeborn Assembly to pass a judgement naming 6 representatives of the families that did the most to help with the evacuation efforts.		A consortium of vintners have fled from Fontargenta to Madruga where they are looking to establish new vineyards on the Siroc Plains and the Great Grasses. They don't need any additional help to establish their new wine estates, but they are aware that their presence will provide a significant boost to the paradors and other businesses which are spread through the territory. Mindful of the significant help they have just received and keen to repay this generosity they have asked the Freeborn Assembly to pass a judgement naming 6 representatives of the families that did the most to help with the evacuation efforts.

	The vintners plan to direct purchases of essential materials and sales of their new wines to those named in the judgement. As a result, the first six Freeborn characters singled out by the Freeborn Assembly who have a business in Madruga will receive a free upgrade to their resource. Characters who don't have a business in Madruga at present may still benefit from this opportunity if they [[Resource#Changing_Resources\|change their resource]] before the start of the next summit.		The vintners plan to direct purchases of essential materials and sales of their new wines to those named in the judgement. As a result, the first six Freeborn characters singled out by the Freeborn Assembly who have a business in Madruga will receive a free upgrade to their resource. Characters who don't have a business in Madruga at present may still benefit from this opportunity if they [[Resource#Changing_Resources\|change their resource]] before the start of the next summit.

Twiggy at 15:07, 21 August 2025

2025-08-21T15:07:22Z

Twiggy at 17:53, 1 August 2025

2025-08-01T17:53:37Z

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	The vintners plan to direct purchases of essential materials and sales of their new wines to those named in the judgement. As a result, the first six Freeborn characters singled out by the Freeborn Assembly who have a business in Madruga will receive a free upgrade to their resource. Characters who don't have a business in Madruga at present may still benefit from this opportunity if they [[Resource#Changing_Resources\|change their resource]] before the start of the next summit.		The vintners plan to direct purchases of essential materials and sales of their new wines to those named in the judgement. As a result, the first six Freeborn characters singled out by the Freeborn Assembly who have a business in Madruga will receive a free upgrade to their resource. Characters who don't have a business in Madruga at present may still benefit from this opportunity if they [[Resource#Changing_Resources\|change their resource]] before the start of the next summit.

	The remainder who have arrived in Madruga from Feroz have dispersed throughout the territory. Siroc is always heaving with people, and the newcomers have largely been absorbed into this great city of sails without great impact, but three largest towns in Madruga, Calvos, Quzar, and Atalaya are now bursting at the seams as the newcomers look for places to put down new roots. As a result, there is an opportunity to ~~capitalize~~ on the arrival of the newcomers in these three towns.		The remainder who have arrived in Madruga from Feroz have dispersed throughout the territory. Siroc is always heaving with people, and the newcomers have largely been absorbed into this great city of sails without great impact, but three largest towns in Madruga, Calvos, Quzar, and Atalaya are now bursting at the seams as the newcomers look for places to put down new roots. As a result, there is an opportunity to capitalise on the arrival of the newcomers in these three towns.

	===Atalaya===		===Atalaya===

TomH: /* Captain's Price (Conjunction) */

2024-07-08T18:58:41Z

Captain's Price (Conjunction)

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	* '''The Cereva have asked for help stopping the Grendel from killing them and their friends'''		* '''The Cereva have asked for help stopping the Grendel from killing them and their friends'''
	* '''The civil service suggest that this sensitive mission might best be overseen by the Imperial Fleet Master'''		* '''The civil service suggest that this sensitive mission might best be overseen by the Imperial Fleet Master'''
	Captain Dubha "the Benevolent" is a favoured lieutenant to Governor ~~Rehab~~. They were given control of a sizable area of [[Feroz#Oranserai\|Oranserai]] near [[Segura#Lucksprings\|Lucksprings]], to rule on Rahab's behalf. Taking it as a given that they should have the most prestigious dwelling in the area, they claimed the ''Casa Cereva'' and pressed the Freeborn of the ''Cereva'' family into service as household slaves. Unimpressed with this state of affairs, the Cereva took the opportunity presented by the evacuation of Feroz to escape across the border to Segura with the aid of Imperial soldiers. Before leaving however, they helped themselves to the better part of a year's wages from Captain Dubha's treasury - including apparently a golden statue of one of Dubha's ancestors who the eccentric Grendel soldier apparently claims speaks to him personally. All of this has come to light in the wake of the evacuation - the Cereva have sought sanctuary with distant cousins at a parador near Cerevado in [[Segura#Lucksprings\|Lucksprings]] and have been telling raucous tales of Dubha's many shortcomings.		Captain Dubha "the Benevolent" is a favoured lieutenant to Governor Rahab. They were given control of a sizable area of [[Feroz#Oranserai\|Oranserai]] near [[Segura#Lucksprings\|Lucksprings]], to rule on Rahab's behalf. Taking it as a given that they should have the most prestigious dwelling in the area, they claimed the ''Casa Cereva'' and pressed the Freeborn of the ''Cereva'' family into service as household slaves. Unimpressed with this state of affairs, the Cereva took the opportunity presented by the evacuation of Feroz to escape across the border to Segura with the aid of Imperial soldiers. Before leaving however, they helped themselves to the better part of a year's wages from Captain Dubha's treasury - including apparently a golden statue of one of Dubha's ancestors who the eccentric Grendel soldier apparently claims speaks to him personally. All of this has come to light in the wake of the evacuation - the Cereva have sought sanctuary with distant cousins at a parador near Cerevado in [[Segura#Lucksprings\|Lucksprings]] and have been telling raucous tales of Dubha's many shortcomings.

	Unfortunately, Dubha is apparently very unwise for a Grendel orc. While Rahab is fuming impotently, and importuning the Salt Lords for aid, Dubha is instead over-reacting. They have sent a column of Wave Riders along the banks of the Scorrero and across the border into Segura with instructions to recover the golden statue of Dubha's ancestor. By all accounts the column is closing in on the Cereva parador, and if it reaches it there is little hope the Freeborn there will be able to stand against the warriors. There will be a bloodbath, and the Grendel will recover the statue along with any other wealth that is not nailed down, and return it to Captain Dubha.		Unfortunately, Dubha is apparently very unwise for a Grendel orc. While Rahab is fuming impotently, and importuning the Salt Lords for aid, Dubha is instead over-reacting. They have sent a column of Wave Riders along the banks of the Scorrero and across the border into Segura with instructions to recover the golden statue of Dubha's ancestor. By all accounts the column is closing in on the Cereva parador, and if it reaches it there is little hope the Freeborn there will be able to stand against the warriors. There will be a bloodbath, and the Grendel will recover the statue along with any other wealth that is not nailed down, and return it to Captain Dubha.

Dre at 16:55, 29 December 2023

2023-12-29T16:55:02Z

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	She put her own finger to her lips, and the two children fell silent themselves, still as statues.		She put her own finger to her lips, and the two children fell silent themselves, still as statues.

	" - and he said "''I will get you out, even if I have to die to do it.''" Then he beckoned them to follow him, and follow him they did. He ~~lead~~ your Aunt and Uncle through the darkness and I heard that at one point they passed so close to a Grendel patrol that they could have reached out and tweaked their ears if they'd wanted to. But the orcs didn't see them! Not one of them! They were so distracted by the Freeborn crowd that they didn't spot a thing. And so your Aunt and Uncle crossed into Segura, and followed the Navarr and all the Freeborn back through the Sentinel Gate, and by the time the foolish Grendel realised what had happened it was too late. They were safe!"		" - and he said "''I will get you out, even if I have to die to do it.''" Then he beckoned them to follow him, and follow him they did. He led your Aunt and Uncle through the darkness and I heard that at one point they passed so close to a Grendel patrol that they could have reached out and tweaked their ears if they'd wanted to. But the orcs didn't see them! Not one of them! They were so distracted by the Freeborn crowd that they didn't spot a thing. And so your Aunt and Uncle crossed into Segura, and followed the Navarr and all the Freeborn back through the Sentinel Gate, and by the time the foolish Grendel realised what had happened it was too late. They were safe!"

	Marco and Leonor cheered, and hugged each other, beaming with relief.		Marco and Leonor cheered, and hugged each other, beaming with relief.
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	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [[Struggle with the sea]] - Spring 384YE wind of fortune presenting the evacuation opportunity		* [[Struggle with the sea]] - Spring 384YE wind of fortune presenting the evacuation opportunity
	* [[To curb those raging appetites]] - Winter 383YE wind of fortune laying out the options for Feroz that ~~lead~~ to the evacuation		* [[To curb those raging appetites]] - Winter 383YE wind of fortune laying out the options for Feroz that led to the evacuation
	* [[Everything has a price]] - Winter 383YE wind of fortune detailing potential agreements between the Empire and the Grendel		* [[Everything has a price]] - Winter 383YE wind of fortune detailing potential agreements between the Empire and the Grendel
	* [[Imperial_Roll_of_Honour#384YE Spring Equinox\|Roll of Honour]] - details the characters who sent military units and fleets to help evacuate Feroz		* [[Imperial_Roll_of_Honour#384YE Spring Equinox\|Roll of Honour]] - details the characters who sent military units and fleets to help evacuate Feroz

Beeswax: /* Atalaya */

2023-04-10T18:12:10Z

Atalaya

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	* '''This opportunity will last until the end of the Spring Equinox 385YE'''		* '''This opportunity will last until the end of the Spring Equinox 385YE'''

	~~Atalya~~ is the oldest settlement on the Brass Coast and it remains a place of pilgrimage for many Freeborn followers of [[the Way]], but its significance took a heavy blow when the Grendel sacked the port and destroyed the nearby shipyards. Now, with so many skilled shipwrights from Feroz settling here, there is a chance to begin restoring the pride and prosperity of the settlement.		Atalaya is the oldest settlement on the Brass Coast and it remains a place of pilgrimage for many Freeborn followers of [[the Way]], but its significance took a heavy blow when the Grendel sacked the port and destroyed the nearby shipyards. Now, with so many skilled shipwrights from Feroz settling here, there is a chance to begin restoring the pride and prosperity of the settlement.

	Under the terms of the [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Grendel_Autumn_383YE\|recent treaty with the Grendel]], the Empire are not permitted to build any new shipyards or raise any navies on the Bay of Catazar. However nothing would prohibit them from expanding the existing dock facilities provided they were only used to benefit fleets...		Under the terms of the [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Grendel_Autumn_383YE\|recent treaty with the Grendel]], the Empire are not permitted to build any new shipyards or raise any navies on the Bay of Catazar. However nothing would prohibit them from expanding the existing dock facilities provided they were only used to benefit fleets...
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	In addition, like the proposed expansion of the docks at Elos, the docks could be quickly and cheaply expanded later to include a fully functional [[shipyard]]. Such an expansion would only require 10 wains of white granite, 10 wains of weirwood and 20 crowns. While it would take 3 months to complete, the existing facilities would be good enough to '''start''' work on a [[Imperial navy\|navy]] at the same time as the shipyard was being built, saving precious time.		In addition, like the proposed expansion of the docks at Elos, the docks could be quickly and cheaply expanded later to include a fully functional [[shipyard]]. Such an expansion would only require 10 wains of white granite, 10 wains of weirwood and 20 crowns. While it would take 3 months to complete, the existing facilities would be good enough to '''start''' work on a [[Imperial navy\|navy]] at the same time as the shipyard was being built, saving precious time.

	These benefits would last for as long as the new arrivals continue to live in Madruga. Once the Brass Coast reclaims Feroz, many of the new arrivals will look to return home. If that happens, then the shipyards would no longer have enough ~~manpower~~ to reduce the upgrade costs for Madruga fleets. At that point the only benefit would be to convert them into a regular shipyard as described above.		These benefits would last for as long as the new arrivals continue to live in Madruga. Once the Brass Coast reclaims Feroz, many of the new arrivals will look to return home. If that happens, then the shipyards would no longer have enough shipwrights to reduce the upgrade costs for Madruga fleets. At that point the only benefit would be to convert them into a regular shipyard as described above.

	===Calvos===		===Calvos===

Vsabo: /* Atalaya */

2022-08-02T11:01:19Z

Atalaya

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	* '''This opportunity will last until the end of the Spring Equinox 385YE'''		* '''This opportunity will last until the end of the Spring Equinox 385YE'''

	Atalya is the oldest settlement on the Brass Coast~~, but its reputation~~ and It remains a place of pilgrimage for many Freeborn followers of [[the Way]] but its significance took a heavy blow when the Grendel sacked the port and destroyed the nearby shipyards. Now, with so many skilled shipwrights from Feroz settling here, there is a chance to begin restoring the pride and prosperity of the settlement.		Atalya is the oldest settlement on the Brass Coast and it remains a place of pilgrimage for many Freeborn followers of [[the Way]], but its significance took a heavy blow when the Grendel sacked the port and destroyed the nearby shipyards. Now, with so many skilled shipwrights from Feroz settling here, there is a chance to begin restoring the pride and prosperity of the settlement.

	Under the terms of the [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Grendel_Autumn_383YE\|recent treaty with the Grendel]], the Empire are not permitted to build any new shipyards or raise any navies on the Bay of Catazar. However nothing would prohibit them from expanding the existing dock facilities provided they were only used to benefit fleets...		Under the terms of the [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Grendel_Autumn_383YE\|recent treaty with the Grendel]], the Empire are not permitted to build any new shipyards or raise any navies on the Bay of Catazar. However nothing would prohibit them from expanding the existing dock facilities provided they were only used to benefit fleets...

Vsabo: /* Madruga */

2022-08-02T10:55:16Z

Madruga

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	The vintners plan to direct purchases of essential materials and sales of their new wines to those named in the judgement. As a result, the first six Freeborn characters singled out by the Freeborn Assembly who have a business in Madruga will receive a free upgrade to their resource. Characters who don't have a business in Madruga at present may still benefit from this opportunity if they [[Resource#Changing_Resources\|change their resource]] before the start of the next summit.		The vintners plan to direct purchases of essential materials and sales of their new wines to those named in the judgement. As a result, the first six Freeborn characters singled out by the Freeborn Assembly who have a business in Madruga will receive a free upgrade to their resource. Characters who don't have a business in Madruga at present may still benefit from this opportunity if they [[Resource#Changing_Resources\|change their resource]] before the start of the next summit.

	The remainder who have arrived in Madruga from Feroz have dispersed throughout the territory. Siroc is always heaving with people, and the newcomers have largely been absorbed into this great city of sails without great impact, but three largest towns in Madruga, Calvos, Quzar, and Atalaya are now bursting at the seams as the newcomers look for places to put down new roots. As a result, there is an opportunity to to capitalize on the arrival of the newcomers in these three towns.		The remainder who have arrived in Madruga from Feroz have dispersed throughout the territory. Siroc is always heaving with people, and the newcomers have largely been absorbed into this great city of sails without great impact, but three largest towns in Madruga, Calvos, Quzar, and Atalaya are now bursting at the seams as the newcomers look for places to put down new roots. As a result, there is an opportunity to capitalize on the arrival of the newcomers in these three towns.

	===Atalaya===		===Atalaya===
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	If the Parador were upgraded then the presence of so many hakima in Quzar would provide a crucial additional benefit. As long as the Hakima of Sand and Salt was seen to be a hakima in good standing, then the total seasonal upkeep of the Empire's colleges of magic would be reduced by 20 thrones a season.		If the Parador were upgraded then the presence of so many hakima in Quzar would provide a crucial additional benefit. As long as the Hakima of Sand and Salt was seen to be a hakima in good standing, then the total seasonal upkeep of the Empire's colleges of magic would be reduced by 20 thrones a season.
	{{Conjunction Link\|384YE_Summer_Solstice_winds_of_war#Large_Conjunctions}}		{{Conjunction Link\|384YE_Summer_Solstice_winds_of_war#Large_Conjunctions}}

	==Captain's Price (Conjunction)==		==Captain's Price (Conjunction)==
	* '''A column of Wave Riders have crossed the border into Segura intent on murdering Freeborn evacuees of the Cereva family'''		* '''A column of Wave Riders have crossed the border into Segura intent on murdering Freeborn evacuees of the Cereva family'''

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	Under the terms of the [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Grendel_Autumn_383YE\|recent treaty with the Grendel]], the Empire are not permitted to build any new shipyards or raise any navies on the Bay of Catazar. However nothing would prohibit them from expanding the existing dock facilities provided they were only used to benefit fleets...		Under the terms of the [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Grendel_Autumn_383YE\|recent treaty with the Grendel]], the Empire are not permitted to build any new shipyards or raise any navies on the Bay of Catazar. However nothing would prohibit them from expanding the existing dock facilities provided they were only used to benefit fleets...

	The massive seawall constructed by Miroslav, Senator for Sarvos remains, but it would still require 10 wains of weirwood, 20 wains of white granite and 60 crowns to rebuild the destroyed shipyards. It would need a commission slot but could be ~~authorized~~ by the Imperial Senate or by any title with the authority to build a shipyard. Once complete the facilities would be perfect for building and upgrading Imperial fleets, allowing any Freeborn fleet based out of Madruga to be upgraded each season for one less weirwood than is usually required.		The massive seawall constructed by Miroslav, Senator for Sarvos remains, but it would still require 10 wains of weirwood, 20 wains of white granite and 60 crowns to rebuild the destroyed shipyards. It would need a commission slot but could be authorised by the Imperial Senate or by any title with the authority to build a shipyard. Once complete the facilities would be perfect for building and upgrading Imperial fleets, allowing any Freeborn fleet based out of Madruga to be upgraded each season for one less weirwood than is usually required.

	In addition, like the proposed expansion of the docks at Elos, the docks could be quickly and cheaply expanded later to include a fully functional [[shipyard]]. Such an expansion would only require 10 wains of white granite, 10 wains of weirwood and 20 crowns. While it would take 3 months to complete, the existing facilities would be good enough to '''start''' work on a [[Imperial navy\|navy]] at the same time as the shipyard was being built, saving precious time.		In addition, like the proposed expansion of the docks at Elos, the docks could be quickly and cheaply expanded later to include a fully functional [[shipyard]]. Such an expansion would only require 10 wains of white granite, 10 wains of weirwood and 20 crowns. While it would take 3 months to complete, the existing facilities would be good enough to '''start''' work on a [[Imperial navy\|navy]] at the same time as the shipyard was being built, saving precious time.
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	Zemress life is an inspiration to any who follow the path of Prosperity, but she is also an inspiration to any who want to follow in her footsteps and face the Grendel at sea. The seminary is filled with books about Zemress' life, including several texts describing naval battles where the Kraken's Bane defeated Grendel pirate vessels in vivid detail. When people fled Feroz, many of those who looked to Zemress have chosen to settle here, swelling the ranks of the faithful and creating a unique opportunity to build a School of Naval Warfare.		Zemress life is an inspiration to any who follow the path of Prosperity, but she is also an inspiration to any who want to follow in her footsteps and face the Grendel at sea. The seminary is filled with books about Zemress' life, including several texts describing naval battles where the Kraken's Bane defeated Grendel pirate vessels in vivid detail. When people fled Feroz, many of those who looked to Zemress have chosen to settle here, swelling the ranks of the faithful and creating a unique opportunity to build a School of Naval Warfare.

	The School would require 10 wains of white granite, 15 wains of weirwood, 10 wains of mithril and 70 crowns, take 6 months to construct and have an upkeep to the Imperial treasury 5 thrones. It would require a commission slot and could only be ~~authorized~~ by the Imperial Senate or by any title with the authority to commission a folly. The school is similar to the [[Focused_and_methodical#The_School_of_Shipbuilding\|School of Shipbuilding]] originally [[Focused_and_methodical#The_School_of_Shipbuilding\|proposed for Siroc by Frederick di Sarvos]] but is more limited in its scope and focussed purely on teaching and research, at least for now. The opportunity to create the school will be available until the end of the Spring Equinox 385YE.		The School would require 10 wains of white granite, 15 wains of weirwood, 10 wains of mithril and 70 crowns, take 6 months to construct and have an upkeep to the Imperial treasury 5 thrones. It would require a commission slot and could only be authorised by the Imperial Senate or by any title with the authority to commission a folly. The school is similar to the [[Focused_and_methodical#The_School_of_Shipbuilding\|School of Shipbuilding]] originally [[Focused_and_methodical#The_School_of_Shipbuilding\|proposed for Siroc by Frederick di Sarvos]] but is more limited in its scope and focussed purely on teaching and research, at least for now. The opportunity to create the school will be available until the end of the Spring Equinox 385YE.

	The school would provide no direct economic benefits, but it would allow the Freeborn to begin studying naval warfare, allowing them to disseminate techniques across the Brass Coast and the Empire. Once complete, the researchers at the school would present three possible qualities that new Imperial navies might be built with. They would invite the fleet owners of the Brass Coast to vote on which quality they felt was most important - whichever quality won would become the focus on their research. The civil service prognosticators believe it would take a year to develop the new quality - at which point the Freeborn could vote on what project to being next (researchers would present a new quality to consider alongside the two previously rejected options).		The school would provide no direct economic benefits, but it would allow the Freeborn to begin studying naval warfare, allowing them to disseminate techniques across the Brass Coast and the Empire. Once complete, the researchers at the school would present three possible qualities that new Imperial navies might be built with. They would invite the fleet owners of the Brass Coast to vote on which quality they felt was most important - whichever quality won would become the focus on their research. The civil service prognosticators believe it would take a year to develop the new quality - at which point the Freeborn could vote on what project to being next (researchers would present a new quality to consider alongside the two previously rejected options).
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	Thus Ishala i Erigo proposes to construct the Parador of Sand and Salt, a vast meeting house where hakima could discuss their business together and where visitors could find lodgings. Constructing the Parador would create a new Imperial title, the Hakima of Sand and Salt who would be able to purchase mana crystals while overseeing the day-to-day running of the Parador.		Thus Ishala i Erigo proposes to construct the Parador of Sand and Salt, a vast meeting house where hakima could discuss their business together and where visitors could find lodgings. Constructing the Parador would create a new Imperial title, the Hakima of Sand and Salt who would be able to purchase mana crystals while overseeing the day-to-day running of the Parador.

	Creating this ministry would cost 15 wains of mithril and 5 wains of weirwood, 5 wains of white granite, 50 crowns and take 3 months to construct. It would require a commission slot and could be ~~authorized~~ by the Imperial Senate or by any Imperial title able to commission a ministry.		Creating this ministry would cost 15 wains of mithril and 5 wains of weirwood, 5 wains of white granite, 50 crowns and take 3 months to construct. It would require a commission slot and could be authorised by the Imperial Senate or by any Imperial title able to commission a ministry.

	Once complete it would create a new Imperial title, the Hakima of Sand and Salt. This would have to be a national Bourse position appointed by Tally of the Votes to gain the support of the inhabitants of Quzar. Whoever claimed the title would be able to purchase mana crystals from the visiting Hakima. Imperial law prohibits a title being legally restricted to a specific group of people, but Ishala is crystal clear that the Freeborn who attend Anvil would be expected to ensure that they only ever elected a Hakima to the position.		Once complete it would create a new Imperial title, the Hakima of Sand and Salt. This would have to be a national Bourse position appointed by Tally of the Votes to gain the support of the inhabitants of Quzar. Whoever claimed the title would be able to purchase mana crystals from the visiting Hakima. Imperial law prohibits a title being legally restricted to a specific group of people, but Ishala is crystal clear that the Freeborn who attend Anvil would be expected to ensure that they only ever elected a Hakima to the position.

	In addition to these benefits, the Parador would further solidify the central important of Quzar in Madruga and create a community of supportive hakima who could help with magical research if given the right facilities. While the Parador stands, it could be upgraded into a full [[College of Magic]] at any time at a cost of 55 wains of mithril and 55 wains of weirwood, 55 wains of white granite, and 330 crowns. The upgrade would require a commission slot and could be ~~authorized~~ by anyone with the power to commission a college of magic. The Hakima would ''retain'' the ability to purchase mana crystals from the Parador but gain the additional abilities provided by a college of magic.		In addition to these benefits, the Parador would further solidify the central important of Quzar in Madruga and create a community of supportive hakima who could help with magical research if given the right facilities. While the Parador stands, it could be upgraded into a full [[College of Magic]] at any time at a cost of 55 wains of mithril and 55 wains of weirwood, 55 wains of white granite, and 330 crowns. The upgrade would require a commission slot and could be authorised by anyone with the power to commission a college of magic. The Hakima would ''retain'' the ability to purchase mana crystals from the Parador but gain the additional abilities provided by a college of magic.

	If the Parador were upgraded then the presence of so many hakima in Quzar would provide a crucial additional benefit. As long as the Hakima of Sand and Salt was seen to be a hakima in good standing, then the total seasonal upkeep of the Empire's colleges of magic would be reduced by 20 thrones a season.		If the Parador were upgraded then the presence of so many hakima in Quzar would provide a crucial additional benefit. As long as the Hakima of Sand and Salt was seen to be a hakima in good standing, then the total seasonal upkeep of the Empire's colleges of magic would be reduced by 20 thrones a season.