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

2026-01-16T09:45:05Z

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

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	Relations with the Asavean Archipelago are at best extremely strained. The anti-Imperial voices in the Plenum - their equivalent of the [[Senate]] - are much louder than those that support ties with the Empire. Since the alleged meeting of anti-Liberty Pact nations in Nemoria following the Winter Solstice (rumours of which began circulating in earnest [[On_the_outside_looking_inside#Asavean_Archipelago\|last season]]), the number of Asavean ships trading along the [[Bay of Catazar]] has been at an all-time low - perhaps a consequence of the [[Tariffs#Sanctions\|sanctions]] each nation has applied against the other. The [[Overseer_of_the_Cavabianca_Dock#Cavabianca_Dock\|Cavabiance Docks]] in [[Caricomare]] remain open but it is now a question of when - not if - the Heraclien and Ragnabe families who supply the docks cave in to pressure from their peers and close their operation.		Relations with the Asavean Archipelago are at best extremely strained. The anti-Imperial voices in the Plenum - their equivalent of the [[Senate]] - are much louder than those that support ties with the Empire. Since the alleged meeting of anti-Liberty Pact nations in Nemoria following the Winter Solstice (rumours of which began circulating in earnest [[On_the_outside_looking_inside#Asavean_Archipelago\|last season]]), the number of Asavean ships trading along the [[Bay of Catazar]] has been at an all-time low - perhaps a consequence of the [[Tariffs#Sanctions\|sanctions]] each nation has applied against the other. The [[Overseer_of_the_Cavabianca_Dock#Cavabianca_Dock\|Cavabiance Docks]] in [[Caricomare]] remain open but it is now a question of when - not if - the Heraclien and Ragnabe families who supply the docks cave in to pressure from their peers and close their operation.

	If Imperial forces take part in the raid against Chalonsio, it will be the final nail in the coffin of Asavean/Imperial relations. If more than a handful of Imperials are involved, then there is no question that the Plenum will close their ports. Indeed it is likely they would declare the Empire to be an enemy of the Asavean people - putting the two nations on a war footing. Still, for all their naval might, the Asavean [[~~Imperial~~ navy\|navies]] are in no position to launch attacks against the Empire directly. The bigger risk is that they offer mercenary assistance to one of the nations the Empire were at war with, but the scale of that aid would be limited by the distances involved and the corruption and inefficiency of the Asavean state. As a minimum, the Empire could expect trade with Sumaah to suffer as Asavean navies dominate the waters that lie between them.		If Imperial forces take part in the raid against Chalonsio, it will be the final nail in the coffin of Asavean/Imperial relations. If more than a handful of Imperials are involved, then there is no question that the Plenum will close their ports. Indeed it is likely they would declare the Empire to be an enemy of the Asavean people - putting the two nations on a war footing. Still, for all their naval might, the Asavean [[navy\|navies]] are in no position to launch attacks against the Empire directly. The bigger risk is that they offer mercenary assistance to one of the nations the Empire were at war with, but the scale of that aid would be limited by the distances involved and the corruption and inefficiency of the Asavean state. As a minimum, the Empire could expect trade with Sumaah to suffer as Asavean navies dominate the waters that lie between them.

	If the Empire does take part in the raid, however, and it is a success, then it will further signal Imperial commitment to ending the slave trade. It will garner considerable diplomatic capital with the Sumaah, and a smaller but still notable amount of capital with the Commonwealth. It would also signal to the rest of the known world that the Liberty Pact and the Empire alike are prepared to take direct action in pursuit of their goal.		If the Empire does take part in the raid, however, and it is a success, then it will further signal Imperial commitment to ending the slave trade. It will garner considerable diplomatic capital with the Sumaah, and a smaller but still notable amount of capital with the Commonwealth. It would also signal to the rest of the known world that the Liberty Pact and the Empire alike are prepared to take direct action in pursuit of their goal.

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

2026-01-15T22:23:22Z

Text replacement - "Senate" to "Senate"

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	==Questions of Consequence==		==Questions of Consequence==
	* '''If the Empire supports the raid on Chalonsio the Asavean Plenum would be absolutely livid'''		* '''If the Empire supports the raid on Chalonsio the Asavean Plenum would be absolutely livid'''
	Relations with the Asavean Archipelago are at best extremely strained. The anti-Imperial voices in the Plenum - their equivalent of the [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]] - are much louder than those that support ties with the Empire. Since the alleged meeting of anti-Liberty Pact nations in Nemoria following the Winter Solstice (rumours of which began circulating in earnest [[On_the_outside_looking_inside#Asavean_Archipelago\|last season]]), the number of Asavean ships trading along the [[Bay of Catazar]] has been at an all-time low - perhaps a consequence of the [[Tariffs#Sanctions\|sanctions]] each nation has applied against the other. The [[Overseer_of_the_Cavabianca_Dock#Cavabianca_Dock\|Cavabiance Docks]] in [[Caricomare]] remain open but it is now a question of when - not if - the Heraclien and Ragnabe families who supply the docks cave in to pressure from their peers and close their operation.		Relations with the Asavean Archipelago are at best extremely strained. The anti-Imperial voices in the Plenum - their equivalent of the [[Senate]] - are much louder than those that support ties with the Empire. Since the alleged meeting of anti-Liberty Pact nations in Nemoria following the Winter Solstice (rumours of which began circulating in earnest [[On_the_outside_looking_inside#Asavean_Archipelago\|last season]]), the number of Asavean ships trading along the [[Bay of Catazar]] has been at an all-time low - perhaps a consequence of the [[Tariffs#Sanctions\|sanctions]] each nation has applied against the other. The [[Overseer_of_the_Cavabianca_Dock#Cavabianca_Dock\|Cavabiance Docks]] in [[Caricomare]] remain open but it is now a question of when - not if - the Heraclien and Ragnabe families who supply the docks cave in to pressure from their peers and close their operation.

	If Imperial forces take part in the raid against Chalonsio, it will be the final nail in the coffin of Asavean/Imperial relations. If more than a handful of Imperials are involved, then there is no question that the Plenum will close their ports. Indeed it is likely they would declare the Empire to be an enemy of the Asavean people - putting the two nations on a war footing. Still, for all their naval might, the Asavean [[Imperial navy\|navies]] are in no position to launch attacks against the Empire directly. The bigger risk is that they offer mercenary assistance to one of the nations the Empire were at war with, but the scale of that aid would be limited by the distances involved and the corruption and inefficiency of the Asavean state. As a minimum, the Empire could expect trade with Sumaah to suffer as Asavean navies dominate the waters that lie between them.		If Imperial forces take part in the raid against Chalonsio, it will be the final nail in the coffin of Asavean/Imperial relations. If more than a handful of Imperials are involved, then there is no question that the Plenum will close their ports. Indeed it is likely they would declare the Empire to be an enemy of the Asavean people - putting the two nations on a war footing. Still, for all their naval might, the Asavean [[Imperial navy\|navies]] are in no position to launch attacks against the Empire directly. The bigger risk is that they offer mercenary assistance to one of the nations the Empire were at war with, but the scale of that aid would be limited by the distances involved and the corruption and inefficiency of the Asavean state. As a minimum, the Empire could expect trade with Sumaah to suffer as Asavean navies dominate the waters that lie between them.

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

2026-01-15T14:48:54Z

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

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	==Questions of Consequence==		==Questions of Consequence==
	* '''If the Empire supports the raid on Chalonsio the Asavean Plenum would be absolutely livid'''		* '''If the Empire supports the raid on Chalonsio the Asavean Plenum would be absolutely livid'''
	Relations with the Asavean Archipelago are at best extremely strained. The anti-Imperial voices in the Plenum - their equivalent of the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]] - are much louder than those that support ties with the Empire. Since the alleged meeting of anti-Liberty Pact nations in Nemoria following the Winter Solstice (rumours of which began circulating in earnest [[On_the_outside_looking_inside#Asavean_Archipelago\|last season]]), the number of Asavean ships trading along the [[Bay of Catazar]] has been at an all-time low - perhaps a consequence of the [[Tariffs#Sanctions\|sanctions]] each nation has applied against the other. The [[Overseer_of_the_Cavabianca_Dock#Cavabianca_Dock\|Cavabiance Docks]] in [[Caricomare]] remain open but it is now a question of when - not if - the Heraclien and Ragnabe families who supply the docks cave in to pressure from their peers and close their operation.		Relations with the Asavean Archipelago are at best extremely strained. The anti-Imperial voices in the Plenum - their equivalent of the [[Senate\|Senate]] - are much louder than those that support ties with the Empire. Since the alleged meeting of anti-Liberty Pact nations in Nemoria following the Winter Solstice (rumours of which began circulating in earnest [[On_the_outside_looking_inside#Asavean_Archipelago\|last season]]), the number of Asavean ships trading along the [[Bay of Catazar]] has been at an all-time low - perhaps a consequence of the [[Tariffs#Sanctions\|sanctions]] each nation has applied against the other. The [[Overseer_of_the_Cavabianca_Dock#Cavabianca_Dock\|Cavabiance Docks]] in [[Caricomare]] remain open but it is now a question of when - not if - the Heraclien and Ragnabe families who supply the docks cave in to pressure from their peers and close their operation.

	If Imperial forces take part in the raid against Chalonsio, it will be the final nail in the coffin of Asavean/Imperial relations. If more than a handful of Imperials are involved, then there is no question that the Plenum will close their ports. Indeed it is likely they would declare the Empire to be an enemy of the Asavean people - putting the two nations on a war footing. Still, for all their naval might, the Asavean [[Imperial navy\|navies]] are in no position to launch attacks against the Empire directly. The bigger risk is that they offer mercenary assistance to one of the nations the Empire were at war with, but the scale of that aid would be limited by the distances involved and the corruption and inefficiency of the Asavean state. As a minimum, the Empire could expect trade with Sumaah to suffer as Asavean navies dominate the waters that lie between them.		If Imperial forces take part in the raid against Chalonsio, it will be the final nail in the coffin of Asavean/Imperial relations. If more than a handful of Imperials are involved, then there is no question that the Plenum will close their ports. Indeed it is likely they would declare the Empire to be an enemy of the Asavean people - putting the two nations on a war footing. Still, for all their naval might, the Asavean [[Imperial navy\|navies]] are in no position to launch attacks against the Empire directly. The bigger risk is that they offer mercenary assistance to one of the nations the Empire were at war with, but the scale of that aid would be limited by the distances involved and the corruption and inefficiency of the Asavean state. As a minimum, the Empire could expect trade with Sumaah to suffer as Asavean navies dominate the waters that lie between them.

Twiggy at 01:29, 18 July 2025

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	If the Senate removes the obstacles to taking part in the raid on Chalonso, Imperial [[fleet\|fleets]] and [[military unit\|military units]] will be able to take part in the attack. The Sumaah welcome both ships that can help move their own troops, and warriors prepared to strike against the Asavean slave trade.		If the Senate removes the obstacles to taking part in the raid on Chalonso, Imperial [[fleet\|fleets]] and [[military unit\|military units]] will be able to take part in the attack. The Sumaah welcome both ships that can help move their own troops, and warriors prepared to strike against the Asavean slave trade.

	For fleets, there will be an additional option accessible through the [[Fleet#Take_Independent_Action\|independent action]] dropdown menu - '''''Break the Slave Trade'''''. Any number of fleets can take part in the action, and enchantments that ~~effect~~ [[Fleet#Take_Independent_Action\|privateering]], such as [[Blood and Salt]], will provide additional strength to the opportunity. For military units, the additional option is accessible through the [[Military_unit#Take_Independent_Action\|Independent action]] dropdown menu, and enchantments that improve paid work such as [[Merciless Wrath of the Reaver]].		For fleets, there will be an additional option accessible through the [[Fleet#Take_Independent_Action\|independent action]] dropdown menu - '''''Break the Slave Trade'''''. Any number of fleets can take part in the action, and enchantments that affect [[Fleet#Take_Independent_Action\|privateering]], such as [[Blood and Salt]], will provide additional strength to the opportunity. For military units, the additional option is accessible through the [[Military_unit#Take_Independent_Action\|Independent action]] dropdown menu, and enchantments that improve paid work such as [[Merciless Wrath of the Reaver]].
	===Targets===		===Targets===
	While there are extensive Sumaah forces present, as well as Commonwealth vessels, the total strength of fleets and military units contributed by the Empire will ultimately determine the outcome of the raid.		While there are extensive Sumaah forces present, as well as Commonwealth vessels, the total strength of fleets and military units contributed by the Empire will ultimately determine the outcome of the raid.

Rafferty at 10:55, 28 June 2025

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	The Sumaah and Commonwealth would ''not'' automatically assume that it was the Empire that had warned the Asaveans. There are any number of ways that news of an operation of this size might reach the ears of someone in the Plenum able to take it seriously and lay a trap. But it would still damage the Sumaah enthusiasm for the Liberty Pact; the House of the People would be much more cautious about involving allied nations in their plans in future. If it ''ever'' came out that the Ambassador to Asavea had given such a warning to the Plenum, it would not only tear the Liberty Pact apart, but it would end the current state of détente between the Sumaah Republic and the Empire.		The Sumaah and Commonwealth would ''not'' automatically assume that it was the Empire that had warned the Asaveans. There are any number of ways that news of an operation of this size might reach the ears of someone in the Plenum able to take it seriously and lay a trap. But it would still damage the Sumaah enthusiasm for the Liberty Pact; the House of the People would be much more cautious about involving allied nations in their plans in future. If it ''ever'' came out that the Ambassador to Asavea had given such a warning to the Plenum, it would not only tear the Liberty Pact apart, but it would end the current state of détente between the Sumaah Republic and the Empire.
			{{Asavean Links}}

Vsabo: /* Chalonsio */

2022-08-02T11:18:36Z

Chalonsio

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	The Chain District is dominated by the ''Grand Temple de la Maître de la Cage d'Or'' - the largest structure in the city, dominating the skyline and visible from almost everywhere on the island. This temple is one of the reasons the Sumaah wish to strike against Chalonsio ''now''. Following the recent meetings of the so-called slaving nations the majority of the priesthood of the God of Chains is apparently gathering in the city to discuss how best to address the threat of the Liberty Pact. There is a rare opportunity to decapitate the priesthood in one fell swoop, with the potential to do even more damage to the Asavean slave economy.		The Chain District is dominated by the ''Grand Temple de la Maître de la Cage d'Or'' - the largest structure in the city, dominating the skyline and visible from almost everywhere on the island. This temple is one of the reasons the Sumaah wish to strike against Chalonsio ''now''. Following the recent meetings of the so-called slaving nations the majority of the priesthood of the God of Chains is apparently gathering in the city to discuss how best to address the threat of the Liberty Pact. There is a rare opportunity to decapitate the priesthood in one fell swoop, with the potential to do even more damage to the Asavean slave economy.

	The city as a whole is ruled from the [[fortification\|Sapphire Keep]] by '''Patricio Sebastian Ceruleo'''. The Ceruleo are an old Plenum family whose domination of the Asavean slave trade gives them almost bottomless coffers and immense political sway. Ever since Lord Sebastian's grandmother, Matricia Valentina, took control of the failing satrapy and turned it into the centre of the foreign slave trade in Asavea the family has gone from strength to strength. Now, Patricio Sebastian rules with an iron fist over a city that, in size at least, approaches the kind of splendour rarely found outside of [[the League]].		The city as a whole is ruled from the [[fortification\|Sapphire Keep]] by ''Patricio Sebastian Ceruleo''. The Ceruleo are an old Plenum family whose domination of the Asavean slave trade gives them almost bottomless coffers and immense political sway. Ever since Lord Sebastian's grandmother, Matricia Valentina, took control of the failing satrapy and turned it into the centre of the foreign slave trade in Asavea the family has gone from strength to strength. Now, Patricio Sebastian rules with an iron fist over a city that, in size at least, approaches the kind of splendour rarely found outside of [[the League]].

	The Sumaah plan to attack the city from several directions, with their ultimate aim being to destroy the ''Distrito de Cadena'', destroy the Grand Temple of the God of Chains, and if possible burn the docks of the chain district on their way out. To pull off this ambitious undertaking, they need more ships, and as much military assistance as they can get. As fellow members of the Liberty Pact the [[Commonwealth]] has by all accounts already pledged their support but cautioned that they will be able to provide only a limited number of ships due to the threat of imminent war with the [[Principalities of Jarm]].		The Sumaah plan to attack the city from several directions, with their ultimate aim being to destroy the ''Distrito de Cadena'', destroy the Grand Temple of the God of Chains, and if possible burn the docks of the chain district on their way out. To pull off this ambitious undertaking, they need more ships, and as much military assistance as they can get. As fellow members of the Liberty Pact the [[Commonwealth]] has by all accounts already pledged their support but cautioned that they will be able to provide only a limited number of ships due to the threat of imminent war with the [[Principalities of Jarm]].

Vsabo at 11:17, 2 August 2022

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	Heln had heard parts of this already; Cosatti was quoting his speech from the other day. She wondered if he realised.		Heln had heard parts of this already; Cosatti was quoting his speech from the other day. She wondered if he realised.

	"They said ''Most accursed be those who chain their fellows and rob them of virtue'' as well you know, cardinal." said Heln. "Although I think in this I'm more inspired by what Zemress of the Isles said in a similar situation."		"They said ''Most accursed be those who chain their fellows and rob them of virtue'' as well you know, cardinal," said Heln. "Although I think in this I'm more inspired by what Zemress of the Isles said in a similar situation."

	"Oh? What do you mean?"		"Oh? What do you mean?"

Novemberalice at 09:43, 26 July 2022

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	"One step at a time," said Heln finishing her drink. "One step at a time."</ic>		"One step at a time," said Heln finishing her drink. "One step at a time."</ic>
	<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Chains and Water.jpeg\|align=left\|caption=The [[Sumaah Republic]] have a plan to destroy the slave trade in the [[Asavean Archipelago]].\|width=400}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Chains and Water.jpeg\|align=left\|caption=The [[Sumaah Republic]] have a plan to destroy the slave trade in the [[Asavean Archipelago]].\|width=400}}</div>
			{{Audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDExMxGY5d4}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	*'''The Sumaah House of the People plans to attack the centre of the Asavean slave trade'''		*'''The Sumaah House of the People plans to attack the centre of the Asavean slave trade'''

Responsible1 at 17:45, 24 July 2022

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	"Oh? What do you mean?"		"Oh? What do you mean?"

	"''The best way to deal with slavers is to cut off their heads, and then cut off the heads of everyone who gave them money, and then burn all their ships to the waterline''. I understand it is even more savage in the original Imperial."		"''The best way to deal with slavers is to cut off their heads, and then cut off the heads of everyone who gave them money, and then burn all their ships to the waterline"''. I understand it is even more savage in the original Imperial."

	"Not quite as pithy, but very honest, I think," Cosatti chuckled.		"Not quite as pithy, but very honest, I think," Cosatti chuckled.

Rafferty: /* Targets */

2022-07-24T13:28:35Z

Targets

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	The raid not only destroys the ''Distrito de Cadena'', and decapitates the faith of the God of Chains, but it is also able to hold the city long enough for an assault against the Sapphire Keep. Patrio Sebastian will be executed for his crimes against virtue, along with any of his family complicit in the slave trade. The castle itself will burn, and the column of smoke will be visible from Nemoria itself. On the way out of Chalonsio, the alliance will also fire the port - inflicting catastrophic damage to the quays, the shipyards, and any slaving vessels that have so far avoided their attention. The slave trade in Asavea will be absolutely crippled for years to come, almost certainly forcing the Plenum to respond. No other Asavean family will be prepared to support the slave trade in such an overt fashion for fear of a similar attack from the Liberty Pact. Other slaving nations in the Known World - especially the Principalities of Jarm - will be left in no doubt as the fact the Pact intends to wipe the practice out and will take precautions of their own.		The raid not only destroys the ''Distrito de Cadena'', and decapitates the faith of the God of Chains, but it is also able to hold the city long enough for an assault against the Sapphire Keep. Patrio Sebastian will be executed for his crimes against virtue, along with any of his family complicit in the slave trade. The castle itself will burn, and the column of smoke will be visible from Nemoria itself. On the way out of Chalonsio, the alliance will also fire the port - inflicting catastrophic damage to the quays, the shipyards, and any slaving vessels that have so far avoided their attention. The slave trade in Asavea will be absolutely crippled for years to come, almost certainly forcing the Plenum to respond. No other Asavean family will be prepared to support the slave trade in such an overt fashion for fear of a similar attack from the Liberty Pact. Other slaving nations in the Known World - especially the Principalities of Jarm - will be left in no doubt as the fact the Pact intends to wipe the practice out and will take precautions of their own.

	~~Every~~ fleet and military unit that took part in the attack will gain a portion of the wealth held in the Sapphire Keep - another two crowns and two more ingots or measures. In addition, 10 wains of mithril will be distributed randomly between all the fleets and military units that took part.		In addition to an opportunity to uncover information on the Noble Lady of the Sea, every fleet and military unit that took part in the attack will gain a portion of the wealth held in the Sapphire Keep - another two crowns and two more ingots or measures. In addition, 10 wains of mithril will be distributed randomly between all the fleets and military units that took part.
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