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

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Text replacement - "[[Imperial Conclave" to "[[Conclave"

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	The apothecary facilities woven through the palace are badly damaged by a combination of fighting, Druj malice, and the fury of their former slaves. These could be restored with a [[commission]] at any time, either from the Senate or a [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave]]. Construction would require 15 wains of weirwood and 30 crowns labour costs. The project would take three months to complete. The Palace would then also provide a ministry that allowed the purchase of [[potion\|potions]] drawn from the [[Legacy of Thorns]], [[Double-sided Blade]], and [[Unshackled Gift]] potion lists. The potions associated with the Double-sided Blade were [[interdiction\|interdicted]] by [[declaration]] of the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] in Autumn 382YE. It is illegal for any Imperial citizen to make, use, or own either preparation, so this option would not available while the interdiction remains in place.		The apothecary facilities woven through the palace are badly damaged by a combination of fighting, Druj malice, and the fury of their former slaves. These could be restored with a [[commission]] at any time, either from the Senate or a [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave]]. Construction would require 15 wains of weirwood and 30 crowns labour costs. The project would take three months to complete. The Palace would then also provide a ministry that allowed the purchase of [[potion\|potions]] drawn from the [[Legacy of Thorns]], [[Double-sided Blade]], and [[Unshackled Gift]] potion lists. The potions associated with the Double-sided Blade were [[interdiction\|interdicted]] by [[declaration]] of the [[Conclave]] in Autumn 382YE. It is illegal for any Imperial citizen to make, use, or own either preparation, so this option would not available while the interdiction remains in place.

	There seems to be more to the Palace of Orieb than just a grand herb garden but it has not been fully explored. A [[historical research]] team could be dispatched (by the Senate or by one of the titles with the ability to commission historical research) to discover more. The specialist equipment and supplies the team would need would incur a cost of 5 Thrones for this action which would be paid from the Senate Treasury. Their report would be delivered to the person commissioning the work, with a copy provided to the ''Apothecary of Orieb'' (or whatever the title was called). Following the summit the research was completed, it would be made public knowledge as normal.		There seems to be more to the Palace of Orieb than just a grand herb garden but it has not been fully explored. A [[historical research]] team could be dispatched (by the Senate or by one of the titles with the ability to commission historical research) to discover more. The specialist equipment and supplies the team would need would incur a cost of 5 Thrones for this action which would be paid from the Senate Treasury. Their report would be delivered to the person commissioning the work, with a copy provided to the ''Apothecary of Orieb'' (or whatever the title was called). Following the summit the research was completed, it would be made public knowledge as normal.
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	Leaving aside for one moment the problematic nature of the [[regio]], and questions surrounding the sacrifice of animals to power the production of ''vis'', Marshstand Skerry clearly represents a valuable [[sinecure]]. The Imperial Senate would need to appoint an Imperial citizen to oversee the stone however. The civil service recommendation is that the title be called the ''Cabalist of the Hollow Stone'', that it have responsibility to oversee the hollow stone - which would explicitly require a responsibility to perform an animal sacrifice twice a year. They recommend it be a [[Appointment_by_the_Senate#National_Position\|national position appointed by the Senate]] (which allows appointment by unanimous decision of the Varushkan Senators) and suggest it would be wise to pick a cabalist where possible.		Leaving aside for one moment the problematic nature of the [[regio]], and questions surrounding the sacrifice of animals to power the production of ''vis'', Marshstand Skerry clearly represents a valuable [[sinecure]]. The Imperial Senate would need to appoint an Imperial citizen to oversee the stone however. The civil service recommendation is that the title be called the ''Cabalist of the Hollow Stone'', that it have responsibility to oversee the hollow stone - which would explicitly require a responsibility to perform an animal sacrifice twice a year. They recommend it be a [[Appointment_by_the_Senate#National_Position\|national position appointed by the Senate]] (which allows appointment by unanimous decision of the Varushkan Senators) and suggest it would be wise to pick a cabalist where possible.

	As an alternative, given it's magical significance, the position could be made an Imperial, rather than Varushkan, title allowing it to be appointed by [[declaration]] of [[candidacy]] in the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] (a more suitably nation-neutral title would be needed in this case).		As an alternative, given it's magical significance, the position could be made an Imperial, rather than Varushkan, title allowing it to be appointed by [[declaration]] of [[candidacy]] in the [[Conclave]] (a more suitably nation-neutral title would be needed in this case).

	Marshstand Skerry represents a unique [[sinecure]]. Each season it allows 3 crystal mana and 3 measures of ''vis'' to be harvested. In Spring and Summer, the vis is ''warm honey'', while in Autumn and Winter the vis is ''heart's blood''.		Marshstand Skerry represents a unique [[sinecure]]. Each season it allows 3 crystal mana and 3 measures of ''vis'' to be harvested. In Spring and Summer, the vis is ''warm honey'', while in Autumn and Winter the vis is ''heart's blood''.
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	===A Problematic Situation===		===A Problematic Situation===
	* '''Once a citizen has taken responsibility for the skerry, they may be able to arrange a new patron'''		* '''Once a citizen has taken responsibility for the skerry, they may be able to arrange a new patron'''
	Obviously, it is problematic that half the vis coming from Marshstand Skerry is tainted by association with [[Agramant]]. The civil service believe that it ''might'' be possible to negotiate with a different Winter eternal - one that is not under [[Amity and enmity#Enmity\|enmity]] - to try and displace the ''Whispering Wastewalker'' as one of the regio's patrons. Their study suggests that [[Sorin]], [[Wise Rangara]] or [[The Thrice-cursed Court]] might all be suitable for such an approach but it would likely require careful negotiation by whoever has been given responsibility for the skerry. The [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] might be able to attract the attention of candidates with a [[Declaration]] of [[Concord]], but a [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] by the [[Archmage of Winter]] or an individual with a close tie to the Winter eternal in question would likely be more effective.		Obviously, it is problematic that half the vis coming from Marshstand Skerry is tainted by association with [[Agramant]]. The civil service believe that it ''might'' be possible to negotiate with a different Winter eternal - one that is not under [[Amity and enmity#Enmity\|enmity]] - to try and displace the ''Whispering Wastewalker'' as one of the regio's patrons. Their study suggests that [[Sorin]], [[Wise Rangara]] or [[The Thrice-cursed Court]] might all be suitable for such an approach but it would likely require careful negotiation by whoever has been given responsibility for the skerry. The [[Conclave]] might be able to attract the attention of candidates with a [[Declaration]] of [[Concord]], but a [[Archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] by the [[Archmage of Winter]] or an individual with a close tie to the Winter eternal in question would likely be more effective.

	Any negotiation around a change to the Marshstand Skerry may need to be agreed with [[Arhallogen]] as well. Again, the civil service can only suggest that the Conclave or the [[Archmage of Spring]] may be able to arrange a parley to discuss the situation.		Any negotiation around a change to the Marshstand Skerry may need to be agreed with [[Arhallogen]] as well. Again, the civil service can only suggest that the Conclave or the [[Archmage of Spring]] may be able to arrange a parley to discuss the situation.

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

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

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	The civil service have completed a survey of the wealth of Ossium, looking at the riches of the territory, assessing its potential and cataloguing what spoils of war there are to be had. As expected they have confirmed that the forests are rich in [[dragonbone]], [[ambergelt]], [[beggar's lye]], and [[iridescent gloaming]] but outside of the [[Crawling Depths]], it seems Ossium is ''very'' poor in valuable minerals.		The civil service have completed a survey of the wealth of Ossium, looking at the riches of the territory, assessing its potential and cataloguing what spoils of war there are to be had. As expected they have confirmed that the forests are rich in [[dragonbone]], [[ambergelt]], [[beggar's lye]], and [[iridescent gloaming]] but outside of the [[Crawling Depths]], it seems Ossium is ''very'' poor in valuable minerals.

	They have not found any additional valuable resources that could be granted to Imperial citizens, but they have identified several larger structures that could serve as the basis for a [[sinecure]], [[ministry]], or similar. They have catalogued the potential these structures offer and any options available for dealing with them. In almost all cases, the structures would need a suitable Imperial position to be created to oversee and operate the structure, so the civil service have included advice on the best way for the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] to discharge this responsibility.		They have not found any additional valuable resources that could be granted to Imperial citizens, but they have identified several larger structures that could serve as the basis for a [[sinecure]], [[ministry]], or similar. They have catalogued the potential these structures offer and any options available for dealing with them. In almost all cases, the structures would need a suitable Imperial position to be created to oversee and operate the structure, so the civil service have included advice on the best way for the [[Senate]] to discharge this responsibility.

	==Wealth of the Earth==		==Wealth of the Earth==

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	Taking advantage of the riches of Ossium will require the creation of several [[new Imperial titles]], with people appointed to oversee the captured commission. In each case the civil service have identified the well worn paths by which a title could be appointed. There is no legal requirement to use this mechanism, but using an approach that has been used countless times before ensures that a [[Senate motion]] attracts far less [[scrutiny]]. Appointments that follow these paths are far less likely to be classed as [[Senate_motion#Constitution\|unconstitutional]] or require a [[Senate_motion#Constitutional_Vote\|constitutional]] vote to pass.		Taking advantage of the riches of Ossium will require the creation of several [[new Imperial titles]], with people appointed to oversee the captured commission. In each case the civil service have identified the well worn paths by which a title could be appointed. There is no legal requirement to use this mechanism, but using an approach that has been used countless times before ensures that a [[Senate motion]] attracts far less [[scrutiny]]. Appointments that follow these paths are far less likely to be classed as [[Senate_motion#Constitution\|unconstitutional]] or require a [[Senate_motion#Constitutional_Vote\|constitutional]] vote to pass.

	The need to create so many new titles will create a considerable burden for the Imperial Senate. To try to assist the Senate, the civil service have provided a single recommendation in each case. There is no legal requirement to use the recommended path, but it provides an opportunity for the Imperial Senate to pass a legal motion to create Imperial titles for all the remaining commissions, by stating ~~that~~ that all remaining options are to be appointed in line with all the civil service recommendations.		The need to create so many new titles will create a considerable burden for the Imperial Senate. To try to assist the Senate, the civil service have provided a single recommendation in each case. There is no legal requirement to use the recommended path, but it provides an opportunity for the Imperial Senate to pass a legal motion to create Imperial titles for all the remaining commissions, by stating that all remaining options are to be appointed in line with all the civil service recommendations.

	A single Senate motion can [[Senate_motion#Single_Issue\|operate on an entire set of things at once]], provided it does so in a uniform way. Thus it is not legitimate to create a list of named commissions in Ossium to be affected, but the Senate can pass a motion to dispose of all remaining commissions in Ossium. If the Senate wishes to follow the recommended path for some commissions, but not others, then the most effective way to do that would be to deal with the individual commissions first, using a single Senate motion for each, then use one motion at the end to deal with everything that remains.		A single Senate motion can [[Senate_motion#Single_Issue\|operate on an entire set of things at once]], provided it does so in a uniform way. Thus it is not legitimate to create a list of named commissions in Ossium to be affected, but the Senate can pass a motion to dispose of all remaining commissions in Ossium. If the Senate wishes to follow the recommended path for some commissions, but not others, then the most effective way to do that would be to deal with the individual commissions first, using a single Senate motion for each, then use one motion at the end to deal with everything that remains.

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	<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">Unshackled Gift</td><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">Production</td></tr>		<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">Unshackled Gift</td><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">Production</td></tr>
	<tr><td>7 crowns</td><td>2 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Ancestor's Word\|Ancestor's Word]], 2 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Legionnaire~~.E2.80.99s_Will~~\|Legionnaire's Will]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>7 crowns</td><td>2 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Ancestor's Word\|Ancestor's Word]], 2 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Legionnaire's Will\|Legionnaire's Will]]</td></tr>
	<tr><td>7 crowns</td><td>2 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Ancestor's Word\|Ancestor's Word]], 2 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Indomitable_Might\|Indomitable Might]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>7 crowns</td><td>2 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Ancestor's Word\|Ancestor's Word]], 2 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Indomitable_Might\|Indomitable Might]]</td></tr>
	<tr><td>16 crowns</td><td>4 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Ancestor's Word\|Ancestor's Word]], 2 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Indomitable_Might\|Indomitable Might]], 2 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Legionnaire~~.E2.80.99s_Will~~\|Legionnaire's Will]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>16 crowns</td><td>4 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Ancestor's Word\|Ancestor's Word]], 2 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Indomitable_Might\|Indomitable Might]], 2 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Legionnaire's Will\|Legionnaire's Will]]</td></tr>
	<tr><td>30 crowns</td><td>7 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Ancestor's Word\|Ancestor's Word]], 3 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Indomitable_Might\|Indomitable Might]], 3 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Legionnaire~~.E2.80.99s_Will~~\|Legionnaire's Will]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>30 crowns</td><td>7 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Ancestor's Word\|Ancestor's Word]], 3 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Indomitable_Might\|Indomitable Might]], 3 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Legionnaire's Will\|Legionnaire's Will]]</td></tr>
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Twiggy at 20:35, 15 July 2025

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	<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">Unshackled Gift</td><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">Production</td></tr>		<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">Unshackled Gift</td><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">Production</td></tr>
	<tr><td>7 crowns</td><td>2 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Ancestor~~.E2.80.99s_Word~~\|Ancestor's Word]], 2 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Legionnaire.E2.80.99s_Will\|Legionnaire's Will]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>7 crowns</td><td>2 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Ancestor's Word\|Ancestor's Word]], 2 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Legionnaire.E2.80.99s_Will\|Legionnaire's Will]]</td></tr>
	<tr><td>7 crowns</td><td>2 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Ancestor~~.E2.80.99s_Word~~\|Ancestor's Word]], 2 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Indomitable_Might\|Indomitable Might]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>7 crowns</td><td>2 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Ancestor's Word\|Ancestor's Word]], 2 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Indomitable_Might\|Indomitable Might]]</td></tr>
	<tr><td>16 crowns</td><td>4 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Ancestor~~.E2.80.99s_Word~~\|Ancestor's Word]], 2 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Indomitable_Might\|Indomitable Might]], 2 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Legionnaire.E2.80.99s_Will\|Legionnaire's Will]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>16 crowns</td><td>4 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Ancestor's Word\|Ancestor's Word]], 2 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Indomitable_Might\|Indomitable Might]], 2 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Legionnaire.E2.80.99s_Will\|Legionnaire's Will]]</td></tr>
	<tr><td>30 crowns</td><td>7 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Ancestor~~.E2.80.99s_Word~~\|Ancestor's Word]], 3 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Indomitable_Might\|Indomitable Might]], 3 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Legionnaire.E2.80.99s_Will\|Legionnaire's Will]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>30 crowns</td><td>7 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Ancestor's Word\|Ancestor's Word]], 3 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Indomitable_Might\|Indomitable Might]], 3 doses of [[Unshackled_Gift#Legionnaire.E2.80.99s_Will\|Legionnaire's Will]]</td></tr>
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	* '''The production of the [[Crawling Depths]] would be improved by 2 wains of mithril each season'''		* '''The production of the [[Crawling Depths]] would be improved by 2 wains of mithril each season'''
	* '''A negative quality would be removed from one of the regions of Ossium depending on the situation when the roads were completed'''		* '''A negative quality would be removed from one of the regions of Ossium depending on the situation when the roads were completed'''
	During the Autumn Equinox ~~382 YE~~, the Civil Service presented a proposal for the [[Starting_at_the_end#The_Iron_Roads_of_Varushka\|Iron Roads]], a network of Varushkan [[Varushkan Road\|highways]] to link together the prominent vales, mines, and forests of the entire nation. The mandate of Bartimaeus, coupled with the [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Assignment\|assignment]] of [[Ossium]] as a Varushkan [[territory]], sparked renewed interest in this opportunity to connect mines, quarries, and forests across the nation. In Autumn 383YE, the Senate [[Construct_Iron_Roads\|approved the project]] and the first white granite stones were laid.		During the Autumn Equinox 382YE, the Civil Service presented a proposal for the [[Starting_at_the_end#The_Iron_Roads_of_Varushka\|Iron Roads]], a network of Varushkan [[Varushkan Road\|highways]] to link together the prominent vales, mines, and forests of the entire nation. The mandate of Bartimaeus, coupled with the [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Assignment\|assignment]] of [[Ossium]] as a Varushkan [[territory]], sparked renewed interest in this opportunity to connect mines, quarries, and forests across the nation. In Autumn 383YE, the Senate [[Construct_Iron_Roads\|approved the project]] and the first white granite stones were laid.

	With the roads underway, and Varushkan settlers flooding in to Ossium, the civil service offices at Lomaa have been able to present proposals for expanding the Iron Roads across Ossium as well. Thanks to an extensive map of the territory, and the final destruction of most of the [[Ossium#Miasma_Pillars\|miasma pillars]], it's clear that the settlements of [[Ossium#Lomaa\|Lomaa]], [[Ossium#Ketsov\|Ketsov]], and Lanit could be connected by a great road from Karsk, running as far east as the [[Ossium#Tower_of_the_Scorpion\|Tower of the Scorpion]] in the [[Ossium#Echofell\|Echofell]], and down through Nearweald. Varushkan road builders have little experience working with the extensive marshes of the south, but they are confident that stone bridges could be used to reach the former Druj settlement of Orieb in the [[Ossium#Drownbark_Forest\|Drownbark Forest]].		With the roads underway, and Varushkan settlers flooding in to Ossium, the civil service offices at Lomaa have been able to present proposals for expanding the Iron Roads across Ossium as well. Thanks to an extensive map of the territory, and the final destruction of most of the [[Ossium#Miasma_Pillars\|miasma pillars]], it's clear that the settlements of [[Ossium#Lomaa\|Lomaa]], [[Ossium#Ketsov\|Ketsov]], and Lanit could be connected by a great road from Karsk, running as far east as the [[Ossium#Tower_of_the_Scorpion\|Tower of the Scorpion]] in the [[Ossium#Echofell\|Echofell]], and down through Nearweald. Varushkan road builders have little experience working with the extensive marshes of the south, but they are confident that stone bridges could be used to reach the former Druj settlement of Orieb in the [[Ossium#Drownbark_Forest\|Drownbark Forest]].

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	==The Bone Hives==		==The Bone Hives==
	* '''A unique insect "farm" has been located in the depths of the [[Ossium#Echofell\|Echofell]]'''		* '''A unique insect "farm" has been located in the depths of the [[Ossium#Echofell\|Echofell]]'''
	The [[Ossium#Echofell\|Echofell]] is currently known for two things; the [[Ossium#Tower of the Scorpion\|Tower of the Scorpion]] and the disturbing number of unpleasant insects and poisonous creatures the live there, many of them almost unnaturally keen to feast on human blood. Much of the forest is still shrouded in mystery, but a civil service exploration team ~~lead~~ by a group of well-paid sell swords has made an extensive survey of the areas that can be reached without risking Druj counterattacks. They have located something in the woods that is either marvellous, or deeply unsettling, depending on your opinion of venomous insects. The Druj of the Amber Scorpion clan, it seems, were farming insects in much the same way a [[Volodmartz]] herder might farm sheep.		The [[Ossium#Echofell\|Echofell]] is currently known for two things; the [[Ossium#Tower of the Scorpion\|Tower of the Scorpion]] and the disturbing number of unpleasant insects and poisonous creatures the live there, many of them almost unnaturally keen to feast on human blood. Much of the forest is still shrouded in mystery, but a civil service exploration team led by a group of well-paid sell swords has made an extensive survey of the areas that can be reached without risking Druj counterattacks. They have located something in the woods that is either marvellous, or deeply unsettling, depending on your opinion of venomous insects. The Druj of the Amber Scorpion clan, it seems, were farming insects in much the same way a [[Volodmartz]] herder might farm sheep.

	The great buzzing hives stand in the south-eastern Echofell, and take their name from their peculiar construction. The hives, it seems, are built of bleached weirwood and animal bone, making them stand out like eerie ghosts against the dark trees of the forbidding forest. The secretions from the insects harboured within are harvested and mixed with local plants to create substances unknown in the Empire which combine narcotic and medicinal effects that work equally well on humans and orcs. Surrounding the hives is a ring of buildings, formerly belonging to Druj apothecaries, and now occupied by their former human and orc servants. Initially suspicious of the civil servants, the presence of the Imperial Orcs Bonewall Tresshak and Bonewall Koshhok in their party helped create an initial rapport. Hungry and isolated, the former servants were able to provide an explanation for the hives, and demonstrate how they were used. Most of the orcs were fascinated to hear tales of Skarsind, and have already departed the area to join the Imperial Orcs. The remaining humans have shown a great deal of interest in becoming Varushkan, and potentially establishing a vale around the Bonehives. The Hives themselves, however, they have no interest in maintaining.		The great buzzing hives stand in the south-eastern Echofell, and take their name from their peculiar construction. The hives, it seems, are built of bleached weirwood and animal bone, making them stand out like eerie ghosts against the dark trees of the forbidding forest. The secretions from the insects harboured within are harvested and mixed with local plants to create substances unknown in the Empire which combine narcotic and medicinal effects that work equally well on humans and orcs. Surrounding the hives is a ring of buildings, formerly belonging to Druj apothecaries, and now occupied by their former human and orc servants. Initially suspicious of the civil servants, the presence of the Imperial Orcs Bonewall Tresshak and Bonewall Koshhok in their party helped create an initial rapport. Hungry and isolated, the former servants were able to provide an explanation for the hives, and demonstrate how they were used. Most of the orcs were fascinated to hear tales of Skarsind, and have already departed the area to join the Imperial Orcs. The remaining humans have shown a great deal of interest in becoming Varushkan, and potentially establishing a vale around the Bonehives. The Hives themselves, however, they have no interest in maintaining.

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	<tr><td>7 Crowns</td><td>1 [[Oakheart Shield]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>7 Crowns</td><td>1 [[Oakheart Shield]]</td></tr>
	<tr><td>9 Crowns</td><td>1 [[Wardensweave ~~Scale~~]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>9 Crowns</td><td>1 [[Wardensweave]]</td></tr>
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	As a consequence, we're trying an alternative in Ossium. Future conquests or new territories are likely to follow the route presented here - with an emphasis on claiming existing commissions belonging to the previous owners, and opportunities to upgrade them or build new ones.		As a consequence, we're trying an alternative in Ossium. Future conquests or new territories are likely to follow the route presented here - with an emphasis on claiming existing commissions belonging to the previous owners, and opportunities to upgrade them or build new ones.
	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	The Senate [[Allocate_Ossium_positions\|determined]] that each of the five spoils of war would be appointed by unanimous decision of the Varushkan senators. Each of the titles are now ready for appointment.		The Senate [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Allocate_Ossium_positions\|determined]] that each of the five spoils of war would be appointed by unanimous decision of the Varushkan senators. Each of the titles are now ready for appointment.

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [[Ossium]]		* [[Ossium]]
	* [[Beyond the light]] - a partner opportunity to this related to securing the territory		* [[Beyond the light]] - a partner opportunity to this related to securing the territory

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	{{Audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7fdAHHJMvc}}		{{Audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7fdAHHJMvc}}
	The civil service have completed a survey of the wealth of Ossium, looking at the riches of the territory, assessing ~~it's~~ potential and cataloguing what spoils of war there are to be had. As expected they have confirmed that the forests are rich in [[dragonbone]], [[ambergelt]], [[beggar's lye]], and [[iridescent gloaming]] but outside of the [[Crawling Depths]], it seems Ossium is ''very'' poor in valuable minerals.		The civil service have completed a survey of the wealth of Ossium, looking at the riches of the territory, assessing its potential and cataloguing what spoils of war there are to be had. As expected they have confirmed that the forests are rich in [[dragonbone]], [[ambergelt]], [[beggar's lye]], and [[iridescent gloaming]] but outside of the [[Crawling Depths]], it seems Ossium is ''very'' poor in valuable minerals.

	They have not found any additional valuable resources that could be granted to Imperial citizens, but they have identified several larger structures that could serve as the basis for a [[sinecure]], [[ministry]], or similar. They have catalogued the potential these structures offer and any options available for dealing with them. In almost all cases, the structures would need a suitable Imperial position to be created to oversee and operate the structure, so the civil service have included advice on the best way for the [[Imperial Senate]] to discharge this responsibility.		They have not found any additional valuable resources that could be granted to Imperial citizens, but they have identified several larger structures that could serve as the basis for a [[sinecure]], [[ministry]], or similar. They have catalogued the potential these structures offer and any options available for dealing with them. In almost all cases, the structures would need a suitable Imperial position to be created to oversee and operate the structure, so the civil service have included advice on the best way for the [[Imperial Senate]] to discharge this responsibility.
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	* '''If the structures were upgraded with a Senate motion, that could also be used to determine the responsibilities and appointment method'''		* '''If the structures were upgraded with a Senate motion, that could also be used to determine the responsibilities and appointment method'''

	Taking advantage of the riches of Ossium will require the creation of several [[new Imperial titles]], with people appointed to oversee the captured commission. In each case the civil service have identified the well worn paths by which a title could be appointed. There is no legal requirement to use this mechanism, but using an approach that has been used countless ~~ties~~ before ensures that a [[Senate motion]] attracts far less [[scrutiny]]. Appointments that follow these paths are far less likely to be classed as [[Senate_motion#Constitution\|unconstitutional]] or require a [[Senate_motion#Constitutional_Vote\|constitutional]] vote to pass.		Taking advantage of the riches of Ossium will require the creation of several [[new Imperial titles]], with people appointed to oversee the captured commission. In each case the civil service have identified the well worn paths by which a title could be appointed. There is no legal requirement to use this mechanism, but using an approach that has been used countless times before ensures that a [[Senate motion]] attracts far less [[scrutiny]]. Appointments that follow these paths are far less likely to be classed as [[Senate_motion#Constitution\|unconstitutional]] or require a [[Senate_motion#Constitutional_Vote\|constitutional]] vote to pass.

	The need to create so many new titles will create a considerable burden for the Imperial Senate. To try to assist the Senate, the civil service have provided a single recommendation in each case. There is no legal requirement to use the recommended path, but it provides an opportunity for the Imperial Senate to pass a legal motion to create Imperial titles for all the remaining commissions, by stating that that all remaining options are to be appointed in line with all the civil service recommendations.		The need to create so many new titles will create a considerable burden for the Imperial Senate. To try to assist the Senate, the civil service have provided a single recommendation in each case. There is no legal requirement to use the recommended path, but it provides an opportunity for the Imperial Senate to pass a legal motion to create Imperial titles for all the remaining commissions, by stating that that all remaining options are to be appointed in line with all the civil service recommendations.
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	==The Stinking Market==		==The Stinking Market==
	* '''The Stinking Market is at the heart of several wagon raider encampments in the former Druj town of Orieb, in the [[Ossium#Drownbark Forest\|Drownbark Forest]]'''		* '''The Stinking Market is at the heart of several wagon raider encampments in the former Druj town of Orieb, in the [[Ossium#Drownbark Forest\|Drownbark Forest]]'''
	Orieb in the Drownbark Forest has become something of a centre for [[Varushka_military_concerns#Wagon_Raiders_and_Sell_Swords\|wagon raider]] operations in southern and eastern Ossium. A makeshift commercial centre - called ''the ~~stinking market~~'' has grown up in the shadow of the [[#Palace of Orieb\|Palace]], where wagon raiders buy and sell supplies and trade valuable materials ripped out of the marshes and forests with the most ambitious traders. The market is not without it's problems, however. Wagon raiders are a rowdy lot, and there have been reports of actual armed fracas around the market. The magistrates still have a limited presence in the more isolated parts of the territory, and there is some concern that it is only a matter of time before the rivalry between the groups spills over into the town itself, potentially with destructive consequences. Most of the buildings here are wood, and as Marchers say, even damp wood burns in a hot fire.		Orieb in the Drownbark Forest has become something of a centre for [[Varushka_military_concerns#Wagon_Raiders_and_Sell_Swords\|wagon raider]] operations in southern and eastern Ossium. A makeshift commercial centre - called ''the Stinking Market'' has grown up in the shadow of the [[#Palace of Orieb\|Palace]], where wagon raiders buy and sell supplies and trade valuable materials ripped out of the marshes and forests with the most ambitious traders. The market is not without it's problems, however. Wagon raiders are a rowdy lot, and there have been reports of actual armed fracas around the market. The magistrates still have a limited presence in the more isolated parts of the territory, and there is some concern that it is only a matter of time before the rivalry between the groups spills over into the town itself, potentially with destructive consequences. Most of the buildings here are wood, and as Marchers say, even damp wood burns in a hot fire.
	===Merchant-Boyar of the Stinking Market===		===Merchant-Boyar of the Stinking Market===
	* '''The Stinking Market represents both a [[sinecure]] and a [[ministry]], overseen by a single title'''		* '''The Stinking Market represents both a [[sinecure]] and a [[ministry]], overseen by a single title'''
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	A specific location has been identified - apparently the same cove that the Druj launched rafts from to attack Semmerholm during the reign of [[Empress Varkula]]. Plans have been drawn up but they are not cheap. The port would require either a Senate motion or the use of an Imperial Wayleave, as well as a commission and need 30 wains of white granite and 30 wains of weirwood. The basic labour costs would be 120 crowns, ~~but the~~ but the [[Ossium#Under-developed\|under-developed]] status of Ossium means (as of the start of the Winter Solstice 383YE), that the actual labour cost would be 192 crowns. Construction would take six months.		A specific location has been identified - apparently the same cove that the Druj launched rafts from to attack Semmerholm during the reign of [[Empress Varkula]]. Plans have been drawn up but they are not cheap. The port would require either a Senate motion or the use of an Imperial Wayleave, as well as a commission and need 30 wains of white granite and 30 wains of weirwood. The basic labour costs would be 120 crowns, but the [[Ossium#Under-developed\|under-developed]] status of Ossium means (as of the start of the Winter Solstice 383YE), that the actual labour cost would be 192 crowns. Construction would take six months.

	The motion to commission the port would also allow the town to be named - though the Civil Service suggest that the [[Senator]] for Ossium be consulted at the very least.		The motion to commission the port would also allow the town to be named - though the Civil Service suggest that the [[Senator]] for Ossium be consulted at the very least.
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	After extensive discussion with Irina Karantzy, the civil service have come up with a proposal that will help secure the Nearweald vales, and encourage more settlers to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the rich woodlands. The boyar of Karntzy has a sizable force of [[Varushka_military_concerns#Schlacta\|schlacta]] at her disposal, but the dearth of mineral wealth in Ossium makes it difficult for the newly established vales to equip their soldiers, and limits Irina's ability to keep the woodlands safe from opportunists.		After extensive discussion with Irina Karantzy, the civil service have come up with a proposal that will help secure the Nearweald vales, and encourage more settlers to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the rich woodlands. The boyar of Karntzy has a sizable force of [[Varushka_military_concerns#Schlacta\|schlacta]] at her disposal, but the dearth of mineral wealth in Ossium makes it difficult for the newly established vales to equip their soldiers, and limits Irina's ability to keep the woodlands safe from opportunists.

	This problem could be addressed by building a barracks and armoury at Karantzy - a unique [[commission]] by the Imperial Senate. It would cost 30 wains of mithril and 20 wains of weirwood, take three months to complete, and have a basic labour cost of 100 crowns (increased as normal by the [[Ossium#under-developed\|~~underdeveloped~~]] quality). it would also have an upkeep of 5 Thrones each season to the Imperial Senate.		This problem could be addressed by building a barracks and armoury at Karantzy - a unique [[commission]] by the Imperial Senate. It would cost 30 wains of mithril and 20 wains of weirwood, take three months to complete, and have a basic labour cost of 100 crowns (increased as normal by the [[Ossium#under-developed\|under-developed]] quality). It would also have an upkeep of 5 Thrones each season to the Imperial Senate.

	Once complete, it would remove the [[Ossium#Underpopulated\|underpopulated]] quality from Nearweald. It would also provide two special opportunities to the Varushkan military.		Once complete, it would remove the [[Ossium#Underpopulated\|underpopulated]] quality from Nearweald. It would also provide two special opportunities to the Varushkan military.
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	* '''Once upgraded output would increase to 28 wains of mithril a season'''		* '''Once upgraded output would increase to 28 wains of mithril a season'''
	* '''The Civil Service warn that their initial assessment did ''not'' take into account the problems caused by the [[Ossium#Under-developed\|lack of infrastructure]] in Ossium'''		* '''The Civil Service warn that their initial assessment did ''not'' take into account the problems caused by the [[Ossium#Under-developed\|lack of infrastructure]] in Ossium'''
	During the Spring Equinox 383YE, civil service assessed the [[Crawling Depths]] in Lomaa. They estimated that it would cost 300 Thrones and take two seasons to complete the work of bringing the mine up to its full potential. Unfortunately, they made this assessment without allowing for the paltry state of Ossium's infrastructure. While their estimate is still technically correct, the [[Ossium#Under-developed\|under-developed]] nature of the territory means that the actual outlay in money and labour costs as of the start of the Winter Solstice 383YE would be 480 Thrones. it would still take six months to complete, but this is a significantly higher cost than had been initially assessed.		During the Spring Equinox 383YE, civil service assessed the [[Crawling Depths]] in Lomaa. They estimated that it would cost 300 Thrones and take two seasons to complete the work of bringing the mine up to its full potential. Unfortunately, they made this assessment without allowing for the paltry state of Ossium's infrastructure. While their estimate is still technically correct, the [[Ossium#Under-developed\|under-developed]] nature of the territory means that the actual outlay in money and labour costs as of the start of the Winter Solstice 383YE would be 480 Thrones. It would still take six months to complete, but this is a significantly higher cost than had been initially assessed.

	Obviously, as the challenges of Ossium are addressed - as the territory becomes more developed - the costs to import materials and money will eventually be reduced to those standard for the rest of the Empire.		Obviously, as the challenges of Ossium are addressed - as the territory becomes more developed - the costs to import materials and money will eventually be reduced to those standard for the rest of the Empire.
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	===Reassessing Ketsov===		===Reassessing Ketsov===
	* '''Opportunities in Ketsov remain but are much less appealing'''		* '''Opportunities in Ketsov remain but are much less appealing'''
	The people of Ketsov were the most eager to embrace the Varushkan egregore. During the Spring Equinox 383YE they presented several opportunities, one of which - the [[Burgher of Ketsov\|Ketsov Trade Exchange]] was constructed by use of an Imperial Wayleave. The town is now prospering, although many of the citizens remain concerned the Druj will surely attempt to return one day. With that in mind, they proposed that a [[fortification]] be built around their town~~, and a barracks built to further improve their security. - the~~ , and a [[A strange land#Sharp Swords\|barracks]] ~~constructed~~ to ~~recruit~~ and ~~train~~ guards. Neither opportunity is particularly appealing, now, and both were assessed before the full impact of Ossium's lack of development were understood.		The people of Ketsov were the most eager to embrace the Varushkan egregore. During the Spring Equinox 383YE they presented several opportunities, one of which - the [[Burgher of Ketsov\|Ketsov Trade Exchange]] was constructed by use of an Imperial Wayleave. The town is now prospering, although many of the citizens remain concerned the Druj will surely attempt to return one day. With that in mind, they proposed that a [[fortification]] be built around their town, and a [[A strange land#Sharp Swords\|barracks]] built to further improve their security by recruiting and training guards. Neither opportunity is particularly appealing, now, and both were assessed before the full impact of Ossium's lack of development were understood.

	The opportunity to build the [[A strange land#White Walls\|White Walls]] still remains. Unfortunately, the assessment of cost was made before the true scope of the situation in Ossium was clear. Given the [[Ossium#Under-developed\|under-developed]] nature of the territory, the actual cost in labour as of Winter Solstice 383YE would be 480 crowns. The opportunity to build [[A_strange_land#Sharp_Swords\|a barracks]] in Ketsov is still available, but the civil service can see no advantage to the Empire in completing it. Ketsov is situated in a relatively secure part of the Galath Fields close to the border with Karsk. It is no longer directly threatened by the Druj, nor short of settlers looking to establish new vales. As such, all this expensive [[folly]] would achieve would be to make the Ketsov feel better protected.		The opportunity to build the [[A strange land#White Walls\|White Walls]] still remains. Unfortunately, the assessment of cost was made before the true scope of the situation in Ossium was clear. Given the [[Ossium#Under-developed\|under-developed]] nature of the territory, the actual cost in labour as of Winter Solstice 383YE would be 480 crowns. The opportunity to build [[A_strange_land#Sharp_Swords\|a barracks]] in Ketsov is still available, but the civil service can see no advantage to the Empire in completing it. Ketsov is situated in a relatively secure part of the Galath Fields close to the border with Karsk. It is no longer directly threatened by the Druj, nor short of settlers looking to establish new vales. As such, all this expensive [[folly]] would achieve would be to make the Ketsov feel better protected.