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

2026-01-15T16:56:08Z

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	It's been open knowledge for some time that the Jarmish ''Prince Zamashka of Votika'' [[Of_tribute\|took possession]] of the unique relic shield known as "Measure" some years ago. This is the original [[Pilgrim's Shield]] of [[Wisdom]] gifted the Seven Pilgrims by ''Ezkiah the Benefactor'', one of the greatest smiths the Highborn have ever seen. It is, in Imperial eyes at least, the property of the [[Champion of Wisdom]].		It's been open knowledge for some time that the Jarmish ''Prince Zamashka of Votika'' [[Of_tribute\|took possession]] of the unique relic shield known as "Measure" some years ago. This is the original [[Pilgrim's Shield]] of [[Wisdom]] gifted the Seven Pilgrims by ''Ezkiah the Benefactor'', one of the greatest smiths the Highborn have ever seen. It is, in Imperial eyes at least, the property of the [[Champion of Wisdom]].

	There have been several attempts at reaching an agreement to sell the shield to the Empire, but after the Spring Equinox Lord-Magister Anton Trescher broaches the subject from a different angle. Rather than dealing with an individual, the Jarmish House of Princes has stepped in and apparently secured the shield themselves. They are happy to sell it to the Empire, but they are well aware of its cultural and religious importance and have attached a high price to it. They want the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] to [[Dissemination\|disseminate]] the ritual [[Brotherhood of Tian]] in return for the shield.		There have been several attempts at reaching an agreement to sell the shield to the Empire, but after the Spring Equinox Lord-Magister Anton Trescher broaches the subject from a different angle. Rather than dealing with an individual, the Jarmish House of Princes has stepped in and apparently secured the shield themselves. They are happy to sell it to the Empire, but they are well aware of its cultural and religious importance and have attached a high price to it. They want the [[Conclave]] to [[Dissemination\|disseminate]] the ritual [[Brotherhood of Tian]] in return for the shield.

	Ambassador Trescher makes reference to the situation in the [[Bay of Catazar]], and says that the House of Princes realises it might not be a simple matter for the Empire to convey the shield from Jarm. As such, they have also offered to provide the Imperial Senate with 100 thrones "to cover any transportation costs". Given there won't really ''be'' any appreciable transportation costs, it is very clear that this "offer" is meant as an inducement. They have also offered 10 rings of [[ilium]] to the Conclave order whose Grandmaster enacts the declaration of Dissemination - in recompense for their time, and their assistance in the matter. Again, this is clearly an inducement to encourage someone to provide them with the ritual text they desire.		Ambassador Trescher makes reference to the situation in the [[Bay of Catazar]], and says that the House of Princes realises it might not be a simple matter for the Empire to convey the shield from Jarm. As such, they have also offered to provide the Imperial Senate with 100 thrones "to cover any transportation costs". Given there won't really ''be'' any appreciable transportation costs, it is very clear that this "offer" is meant as an inducement. They have also offered 10 rings of [[ilium]] to the Conclave order whose Grandmaster enacts the declaration of Dissemination - in recompense for their time, and their assistance in the matter. Again, this is clearly an inducement to encourage someone to provide them with the ritual text they desire.

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

2026-01-15T15:23:30Z

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

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	Imperial relations with the Principalities of Jarm remain bitter and hostile. The creation of the [[Liberty Pact]] in particular soured relations between the Empire and Jarm, but they were already suffering due to repeated attempts to force the Magician-Princes to abandon slavery. Things turned actively hostile when the Jarmish discovered that the Empire had elected to share [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial]] lore with the Commonwealth. This was seen as a clear indication of political and magical support for the Commonwealth in their rivalry with Jarm.		Imperial relations with the Principalities of Jarm remain bitter and hostile. The creation of the [[Liberty Pact]] in particular soured relations between the Empire and Jarm, but they were already suffering due to repeated attempts to force the Magician-Princes to abandon slavery. Things turned actively hostile when the Jarmish discovered that the Empire had elected to share [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial]] lore with the Commonwealth. This was seen as a clear indication of political and magical support for the Commonwealth in their rivalry with Jarm.

	In response, the House of Princes asked the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] ''"to make a statement reassuring the Principalities that they do not intend to participate in any unlawful war against the Principalities or their neighbours and encouraging their Commonwealth allies to seek diplomatic solutions to their rivalry with the Principalities rather than engaging in unwarranted violence."'' Concerned about a military alliance between the Empire and the Commonwealth, they were clear that any half-measures or non-reassurances would not suffice.		In response, the House of Princes asked the [[Senate]] ''"to make a statement reassuring the Principalities that they do not intend to participate in any unlawful war against the Principalities or their neighbours and encouraging their Commonwealth allies to seek diplomatic solutions to their rivalry with the Principalities rather than engaging in unwarranted violence."'' Concerned about a military alliance between the Empire and the Commonwealth, they were clear that any half-measures or non-reassurances would not suffice.

	Rather than agree not to take part in warfare against the Principalities or their neighbours, the Senate instead declared they would ''"remain militarily neutral unless we are attacked or directly forced into taking action".'' The fact the motion was so specific - "militarily neutral" - only served to convince the Jarmish House of Princes that the Empire intended to support the Commonwealth through other means. The addendum warning that the Empire would take part ''"if they are directly forced into taking action"'' only poured oil on the flames of suspicion.		Rather than agree not to take part in warfare against the Principalities or their neighbours, the Senate instead declared they would ''"remain militarily neutral unless we are attacked or directly forced into taking action".'' The fact the motion was so specific - "militarily neutral" - only served to convince the Jarmish House of Princes that the Empire intended to support the Commonwealth through other means. The addendum warning that the Empire would take part ''"if they are directly forced into taking action"'' only poured oil on the flames of suspicion.

Twiggy at 19:07, 3 September 2025

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	The messenger swallowed again, and then spoke as fast as he could, words tumbling over each other, desperate to bring this interaction to an end as swiftly as possible.		The messenger swallowed again, and then spoke as fast as he could, words tumbling over each other, desperate to bring this interaction to an end as swiftly as possible.

	"Her excellency the Magician-Prince Olgja Takorczuk requests that you arrange matters such that her beloved nephew Bojana Etura is empowered to trade with the Casinean Empire as a matter of some urgency and in case you have forgotten she reminds you of the role she played during the regrettable,ah, the regrettable Rigia entanglement involving your cousin, and the Casinean civil servant, and that you said..."		"Her excellency the Magician-Prince Olgja Takorczuk requests that you arrange matters such that her beloved nephew Bojana Etura is empowered to trade with the Casinean Empire as a matter of some urgency and in case you have forgotten she reminds you of the role she played during the regrettable, ah, the regrettable Rigia entanglement involving your cousin, and the Casinean civil servant, and that you said..."

	"You can tell her excellency that I am well aware of what I said." Anton cut the youth short. "Your message is delivered. Don't let me detain you."		"You can tell her excellency that I am well aware of what I said." Anton cut the youth short. "Your message is delivered. Don't let me detain you."

Rafferty at 10:42, 28 June 2025

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:386YE Summer]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Foreign Nations~~]][[Category:Principalities of Jarm~~]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:386YE Summer]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Foreign Nations]]
	<ic>Lord-Magister Anton Trescher of the Hidden Hook, Who attends at the House of Princes, has made an art of glaring at things. With nothing more than folded arms and an unblinking stare, he has become adept at suggesting that he is trying to make the person in front of him burst into flames with willpower alone. It can be quite a traumatic experience being on the receiving end, and if he is entirely honest with himself this young man doesn't really deserve what is happening to him. He is only a messenger, after all.		<ic>Lord-Magister Anton Trescher of the Hidden Hook, Who attends at the House of Princes, has made an art of glaring at things. With nothing more than folded arms and an unblinking stare, he has become adept at suggesting that he is trying to make the person in front of him burst into flames with willpower alone. It can be quite a traumatic experience being on the receiving end, and if he is entirely honest with himself this young man doesn't really deserve what is happening to him. He is only a messenger, after all.

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	The civil service assessment is that the Hand of Dumon are a small group of magicians with a very tight focus. It's not impossible that there may be individual Jarmish magicians that have some sympathy for them as fellow magicians or potential pawns, but it's very unlikely indeed that they are a significant presence in the Principalities of Jarm.		The civil service assessment is that the Hand of Dumon are a small group of magicians with a very tight focus. It's not impossible that there may be individual Jarmish magicians that have some sympathy for them as fellow magicians or potential pawns, but it's very unlikely indeed that they are a significant presence in the Principalities of Jarm.
	~~==Further Reading==~~		{{Jarm Links}}
	* [[Principalities of Jarm]]
	* [[Ambassador to Jarm]]
	* [[Principalities of Jarm ports]]

Novemberalice at 10:28, 21 July 2024

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	Then he brushed the crumbs of pink icing from his beard, fixed his face in what he imagined was a welcoming expression, and prepared himself to receive the new Magician-Prince to discuss the tedious trade entanglements her principality seemed incapable of avoiding.</ic>		Then he brushed the crumbs of pink icing from his beard, fixed his face in what he imagined was a welcoming expression, and prepared himself to receive the new Magician-Prince to discuss the tedious trade entanglements her principality seemed incapable of avoiding.</ic>
	<div style="float:left; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=IconJarm.jpg\|align=left\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=IconJarm.jpg\|align=left\|width=300}}</div>{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p59JR3EKQVg}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Each season the Civil Service prepares a summary of the Empire's relationship with the foreign nations, based on communications received from their ambassador, along with any useful intelligence gathered from other sources. While the Senate and the other houses of Imperial power may respond to these offers, it is important to note that it is the appropriate [[ambassador]] that the foreign power will expect to hear from. Their communication with the foreign power is the primary element that will determine the tenor of any response.		Each season the Civil Service prepares a summary of the Empire's relationship with the foreign nations, based on communications received from their ambassador, along with any useful intelligence gathered from other sources. While the Senate and the other houses of Imperial power may respond to these offers, it is important to note that it is the appropriate [[ambassador]] that the foreign power will expect to hear from. Their communication with the foreign power is the primary element that will determine the tenor of any response.

Hailmur at 03:52, 19 July 2024

2024-07-19T03:52:06Z

Hailmur: /* An Interest in Artifice */

2024-07-16T15:17:03Z

An Interest in Artifice

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	==An Interest in Artifice==		==An Interest in Artifice==
	* '''Jarmish merchants of the Circle of Six are interested in purchasing ritual paraphernalia and other items from the Artisans Guild'''		* '''Jarmish merchants of the Circle of Six are interested in purchasing ritual paraphernalia and other items from the Artisans Guild'''
	<div style="width: ~~400px~~; float: right; clear: right; margin-left:10px;">		<div style="width: 500px; float: right; clear: right; margin-left:10px;">
	<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;" colspan="3">'''The Circle of Six Offers'''</tr>		<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;" colspan="3">'''The Circle of Six Offers'''</tr>
	<tr><td>'''Item'''</td><td>'''Quantity'''</td><td>'''Price'''</tr>		<tr><td>'''Item'''</td><td>'''Quantity'''</td><td>'''Price Per Item'''</tr>
	<tr><td>[[The Mountainous Oak]]</td><td>6</td><td>54 Crowns</td></tr>		<tr><td>[[The Mountainous Oak]]</td><td>6</td><td>54 Crowns</td></tr>
	<tr><td>[[The Eternal Gambit]]</td><td>7</td><td>42 Crowns</td></tr>		<tr><td>[[The Eternal Gambit]]</td><td>7</td><td>42 Crowns</td></tr>
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	The civil service notes that the current Guildmaster of the Artisans is '''Xanthius'''. While the Empire embargos Jarmish traders from visiting its ports, there is no legal impediment on the Imperial side to citizens trading with the Jarmish. It is the House of Princes that refuses to allow Imperial fleets to visit Karov, Vezak, and Rigia. Given that the involvement of Lord Trescher seems to suggest the House of Princes is not opposed to the Circle of Six trading with the Empire, it seems likely some sort of political arrangement has been made to give them license to do so.		The civil service notes that the current Guildmaster of the Artisans is '''Xanthius'''. While the Empire embargos Jarmish traders from visiting its ports, there is no legal impediment on the Imperial side to citizens trading with the Jarmish. It is the House of Princes that refuses to allow Imperial fleets to visit Karov, Vezak, and Rigia. Given that the involvement of Lord Trescher seems to suggest the House of Princes is not opposed to the Circle of Six trading with the Empire, it seems likely some sort of political arrangement has been made to give them license to do so.

	==Hand of Dumon==		==Hand of Dumon==
	* '''The Principalities of Jarm are bemused by warnings about the Hand of Dumon'''		* '''The Principalities of Jarm are bemused by warnings about the Hand of Dumon'''

Beeswax at 14:26, 16 July 2024

2024-07-16T14:26:48Z

Beeswax: /* Metric and Measure */

2024-07-16T14:20:29Z

Metric and Measure

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	It's been open knowledge for some time that the Jarmish ''Prince Zamashka of Votika'' [[Of_tribute\|took possession]] of the unique relic shield known as "Measure" some years ago. This is the original [[Pilgrim's Shield]] of [[Wisdom]] gifted the Seven Pilgrims by ''Ezkiah the Benefactor'', one of the greatest smiths the Highborn have ever seen. It is, in Imperial eyes at least, the property of the [[Champion of Wisdom]].		It's been open knowledge for some time that the Jarmish ''Prince Zamashka of Votika'' [[Of_tribute\|took possession]] of the unique relic shield known as "Measure" some years ago. This is the original [[Pilgrim's Shield]] of [[Wisdom]] gifted the Seven Pilgrims by ''Ezkiah the Benefactor'', one of the greatest smiths the Highborn have ever seen. It is, in Imperial eyes at least, the property of the [[Champion of Wisdom]].

	There have been several attempts at reaching an agreement to sell the shield to the Empire, but after the Spring Equinox Lord-Magister Anton Trescher broaches the subject from a different angle. Rather than dealing with an individual, the Jarmish House of Princes has stepped in and apparently secured the shield themselves. They happy to sell it to the Empire, but they are well aware of its cultural and religious importance and have attached a high price to it. They want the [[Imperial Conclave]] to [[Dissemination\|disseminate]] the ritual [[Brotherhood of Tian]] in return for the shield.		There have been several attempts at reaching an agreement to sell the shield to the Empire, but after the Spring Equinox Lord-Magister Anton Trescher broaches the subject from a different angle. Rather than dealing with an individual, the Jarmish House of Princes has stepped in and apparently secured the shield themselves. They are happy to sell it to the Empire, but they are well aware of its cultural and religious importance and have attached a high price to it. They want the [[Imperial Conclave]] to [[Dissemination\|disseminate]] the ritual [[Brotherhood of Tian]] in return for the shield.

	Ambassador Trescher makes reference to the situation in the [[Bay of Catazar]], and says that the House of Princes realises it might not be a simple matter for the Empire to convey the shield from Jarm. As such, they have also offered to provide the Imperial Senate with 100 thrones "to cover any transportation costs". Given there won't really ''be'' any appreciable transportation costs, it is very clear that this "offer" is meant as an inducement. They have also offered 10 rings of [[ilium]] to the Conclave order whose Grandmaster enacts the declaration of Dissemination - in recompense for their time, and their assistance in the matter. Again, this is clearly an inducement to encourage someone to provide them the ritual text they desire.		Ambassador Trescher makes reference to the situation in the [[Bay of Catazar]], and says that the House of Princes realises it might not be a simple matter for the Empire to convey the shield from Jarm. As such, they have also offered to provide the Imperial Senate with 100 thrones "to cover any transportation costs". Given there won't really ''be'' any appreciable transportation costs, it is very clear that this "offer" is meant as an inducement. They have also offered 10 rings of [[ilium]] to the Conclave order whose Grandmaster enacts the declaration of Dissemination - in recompense for their time, and their assistance in the matter. Again, this is clearly an inducement to encourage someone to provide them with the ritual text they desire.

	In theory, the ten Thrones it costs to ~~diseminate~~ the ritual could be seen as a small price to pay for such an important ~~artifact~~ even before the additional inducements, but the ''Brotherhood of Tian'' is an important military ritual. The Jarmish princes have already attempted to call in a boon from [[Prospero]] to gain a copy of the ritual from the Empire, but the Conclave elected to instead [[386YE_Spring_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Dissemination:_Find_the_Best_Path\|provide them]] with a copy of [[Find the Best Path]], to the relief of the Commonwealth.		In theory, the ten Thrones it costs to disseminate the ritual could be seen as a small price to pay for such an important artefact even before the additional inducements, but the ''Brotherhood of Tian'' is an important military ritual. The Jarmish princes have already attempted to call in a boon from [[Prospero]] to gain a copy of the ritual from the Empire, but the Conclave elected to instead [[386YE_Spring_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Dissemination:_Find_the_Best_Path\|provide them]] with a copy of [[Find the Best Path]], to the relief of the Commonwealth.

	Thanks to the Conclave's decision to share Imperial Lore with the Commonwealth, they already have access to the ritual. However, the Jarmish are certainly in a much better position to make use of the enchantment, given their mastery of magical lores, and access to immense amounts of mana. It would certainly provide the Principalities with an edge in their ongoing war with the Commonwealth over the City-State of Lantir.		Thanks to the Conclave's decision to share Imperial Lore with the Commonwealth, they already have access to the ritual. However, the Jarmish are certainly in a much better position to make use of the enchantment, given their mastery of magical lores, and access to immense amounts of mana. It would certainly provide the Principalities with an edge in their ongoing war with the Commonwealth over the City-State of Lantir.

	The civil service are aware that the Principalities of Jarm, as the largest magocracy in the world, likely have the ability to produce their own ritual mimicking the effects of Brotherhood of Tian. This is no small undertaking however; it could take as long as two years to create a ritual text for magic of this magnitude. That Jarm has at least one [[college of magic]] is a certainty, but its not clear how the notoriously jealous Magician-Princes might use their resources to produce a text that is generally available to their magicians. After all, Jarm has nothing similar to Imperial Lore itself with individual families maintaining their own carefully guarded stock of law. It seems likely that the Magician-Princes see the prospect of paying a significant price to the Empire to be a more appealing route to secure the magic of Brotherhood of Tian than relying on their own magicians to create it.		The civil service are aware that the Principalities of Jarm, as the largest magocracy in the world, likely have the ability to produce their own ritual mimicking the effects of Brotherhood of Tian. This is no small undertaking however; it could take as long as two years to create a ritual text for magic of this magnitude. That Jarm has at least one [[college of magic]] is a certainty, but its not clear how the notoriously jealous Magician-Princes might use their resources to produce a text that is generally available to their magicians. After all, Jarm has nothing similar to Imperial Lore itself with individual families maintaining their own carefully guarded stock of law. It seems likely that the Magician-Princes see the prospect of paying a significant price to the Empire to be a more appealing route to secure the magic of Brotherhood of Tian than relying on their own magicians to create it.

	==An Interest in Artifice==		==An Interest in Artifice==
	* '''Jarmish merchants of the Circle of Six are interested in purchasing ritual paraphernalia and other items from the Artisans Guild'''		* '''Jarmish merchants of the Circle of Six are interested in purchasing ritual paraphernalia and other items from the Artisans Guild'''

Noserenda at 14:16, 16 July 2024

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	The ambassador turned back to his desk, paused, and looked back frowning. The messenger was still there. The young man was practically wringing his hands, cold sweat beading on his forehead and cheeks, and in a detached way Anton wondered if he was going to faint. "You're still here?" he growled.		The ambassador turned back to his desk, paused, and looked back frowning. The messenger was still there. The young man was practically wringing his hands, cold sweat beading on his forehead and cheeks, and in a detached way Anton wondered if he was going to faint. "You're still here?" he growled.

	"I..." the youth practically choked on his tongue. "I was told there would be... that there would certainly... there would be a... <small>a reply?</small>"		"I..." the youth practically choked on his tongue. "I was told there would be... that there would certainly... there would be a... <small>a reply? </small>"

	Anton blinked slowly.		Anton blinked slowly.

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:386YE ~~Spring~~]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Foreign Nations]][[Category:Principalities of Jarm]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:386YE Summer]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Foreign Nations]][[Category:Principalities of Jarm]]
	<ic>Lord-Magister Anton Trescher of the Hidden Hook, Who attends at the House of Princes, has made an art of glaring at things. With nothing more than folded arms and an unblinking stare, he has become adept at suggesting that he is trying to make the person in front of him burst into flames with willpower alone. It can be quite a traumatic experience being on the receiving end, and if he is entirely honest with himself this young man doesn't really deserve what is happening to him. He is only a messenger, after all.		<ic>Lord-Magister Anton Trescher of the Hidden Hook, Who attends at the House of Princes, has made an art of glaring at things. With nothing more than folded arms and an unblinking stare, he has become adept at suggesting that he is trying to make the person in front of him burst into flames with willpower alone. It can be quite a traumatic experience being on the receiving end, and if he is entirely honest with himself this young man doesn't really deserve what is happening to him. He is only a messenger, after all.

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	Had that been all, it might have been possible to salvage something from the situation. But then the Senate also imposed an [[Tariffs#Embargo\|embargo]] on trade with the Principalities. The Jarmish were infuriated, and the final words from Lord Anton Trescher were especially harsh. ''"What I care about is that your Empire insists on treating the ancient and powerful Principalities of Jarm like errant children who will eventually do as they are told if you lecture us enough".''		Had that been all, it might have been possible to salvage something from the situation. But then the Senate also imposed an [[Tariffs#Embargo\|embargo]] on trade with the Principalities. The Jarmish were infuriated, and the final words from Lord Anton Trescher were especially harsh. ''"What I care about is that your Empire insists on treating the ancient and powerful Principalities of Jarm like errant children who will eventually do as they are told if you lecture us enough".''

	Official relations have been abysmal since then. For some time the Jarmish provided magical assistance to the Grendel. There are accounts of magicians helping the Grendel swiftly construct fortifications with a ritual known as ''The Immaculate Architect'' for example, and rumours of significant amounts of crystal mana, [[vis]], and magical foci made available to the orcs of the Broken Shore. This support from the House of Princes apparently came to an end thanks to intervention from the [[eternal]] [[Prospero]], in return for a [[Inkpot_gods#The_Shield_and_the_Staff\|significant favour from the Conclave]]. While individual Jarmish might still offer a measure of aid to the Grendel - the two nations trade openly - it's likely the initiation of open hostilities with the Commonwealth ~~mean~~ the Magician-Princes at least have more pressing issues on their mind.		Official relations have been abysmal since then. For some time the Jarmish provided magical assistance to the Grendel. There are accounts of magicians helping the Grendel swiftly construct fortifications with a ritual known as ''The Immaculate Architect'' for example, and rumours of significant amounts of crystal mana, [[vis]], and magical foci made available to the orcs of the Broken Shore. This support from the House of Princes apparently came to an end thanks to intervention from the [[eternal]] [[Prospero]], in return for a [[Inkpot_gods#The_Shield_and_the_Staff\|significant favour from the Conclave]]. While individual Jarmish might still offer a measure of aid to the Grendel - the two nations trade openly - it's likely the initiation of open hostilities with the Commonwealth means the Magician-Princes at least have more pressing issues on their mind.

	==The Freedom Accord==		==The Freedom Accord==
	* '''The Jarmish are founder members of the Freedom Accord, an alliance forged in opposition to the Liberty Pact'''		* '''The Jarmish are founder members of the Freedom Accord, an alliance forged in opposition to the Liberty Pact'''
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	There are rumours that the [[Grendel]] and [[Iron Confederacy]] have both been approached to join the Accord, and that the orcs of the Broken Shore may already be signatories in some capacity - although being much smaller and significantly less powerful than Asavea, Jarm, or Sarcophan it's doubtful they will wield the same political power as their larger "allies".		There are rumours that the [[Grendel]] and [[Iron Confederacy]] have both been approached to join the Accord, and that the orcs of the Broken Shore may already be signatories in some capacity - although being much smaller and significantly less powerful than Asavea, Jarm, or Sarcophan it's doubtful they will wield the same political power as their larger "allies".

	==Metric and Measure==		==Metric and Measure==
	* '''The Jarmish possess the artefact-relic Measure'''		* '''The Jarmish possess the artefact-relic Measure'''
	* '''They have offered to exchange the shield for a ritual text of Brotherhood of Tian'''		* '''They have offered to exchange the shield for a ritual text of Brotherhood of Tian'''
	* '''They are also prepared to offer 10 rings of ~~illium~~ to whichever Conclave order disseminates the ritual text to them'''		* '''They are also prepared to offer 10 rings of ilium to whichever Conclave order disseminates the ritual text to them'''
	* '''If that happens, they will also pay the Imperial Senate 100 thrones to cover the costs of transporting the ritual text to Jarm'''		* '''If that happens, they will also pay the Imperial Senate 100 thrones to cover the costs of transporting the ritual text to Jarm'''
	It's been open knowledge for some time that the Jarmish ''Prince Zamashka of Votika'' [[Of_tribute\|took possession]] of the unique relic shield known as "Measure" some years ago. This is the original [[Pilgrim's Shield]] of [[Wisdom]] gifted the Seven Pilgrims by ''Ezkiah the Benefactor'', one of the greatest smiths the Highborn have ever seen. It is, in Imperial eyes at least, the property of the [[Champion of Wisdom]].		It's been open knowledge for some time that the Jarmish ''Prince Zamashka of Votika'' [[Of_tribute\|took possession]] of the unique relic shield known as "Measure" some years ago. This is the original [[Pilgrim's Shield]] of [[Wisdom]] gifted the Seven Pilgrims by ''Ezkiah the Benefactor'', one of the greatest smiths the Highborn have ever seen. It is, in Imperial eyes at least, the property of the [[Champion of Wisdom]].

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	The Jarmish ambassador to the Empire is ''Lord-Magister Anton Trescher of the Hidden Hook'', Who attends at the House of Princes. A canny and influential politician who has served the House of Princes for over forty years, he represents the Jarmish to the Empire and vice-versa. A potent master of Autumn magic, he is known for his sarcasm and dry wit, and for his commitment to the sovereignty of the Principalities he serves.		The Jarmish ambassador to the Empire is ''Lord-Magister Anton Trescher of the Hidden Hook'', Who attends at the House of Princes. A canny and influential politician who has served the House of Princes for over forty years, he represents the Jarmish to the Empire and vice-versa. A potent master of Autumn magic, he is known for his sarcasm and dry wit, and for his commitment to the sovereignty of the Principalities he serves.

	Despite the hostile tone of communication between the two nations, there is at least some possibility of negotiation between the two nations. The new ambassador ''' Nikita Teanga Volkov''' of [[Varushka]], has ~~apprently~~ taken great pains to try and reopen avenues of communication with the Jarmish, and their ambassador has grudgingly responded.		Despite the hostile tone of communication between the two nations, there is at least some possibility of negotiation between the two nations. The new ambassador ''' Nikita Teanga Volkov''' of [[Varushka]], has apparently taken great pains to try and reopen avenues of communication with the Jarmish, and their ambassador has grudgingly responded.
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	==Bitter and Hostile==		==Bitter and Hostile==
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	==The Freedom Accord==		==The Freedom Accord==
	* '''The Jarmish are founder members of the Freedom Accord, an alliance forged in opposition to the Liberty Pact'''		* '''The Jarmish are founder members of the Freedom Accord, an alliance forged in opposition to the Liberty Pact'''
	Thus far the Jarmish have stopped short of declaring war on the Empire. Instead, the House of Princes pushed a separate treaty of their own with the nations of [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]] and the [[Sarcophan Delves]]. Ironically entitled the ''Freedom Accord'', the pact is open to any nation, small or large, who is prepared to respect the freedom of individual nations to govern themselves without outside intervention. It is very clearly presented as a economic counter-weight to the Liberty Pact; it is not clear what military implications, if any, the Freedom Accord has for those who sign it.		Thus far the Jarmish have stopped short of declaring war on the Empire. Instead, the House of Princes pushed a separate treaty of their own with the nations of [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]] and the [[Sarcophan Delves]]. Ironically entitled the ''Freedom Accord'', the pact is open to any nation, small or large, who is prepared to respect the freedom of individual nations to govern themselves without outside intervention. It is very clearly presented as an economic counter-weight to the Liberty Pact; it is not clear what military implications, if any, the Freedom Accord has for those who sign it.

	There are rumours that the [[Grendel]] and [[Iron Confederacy]] have both been approached to join the Accord, and that the orcs of the Broken Shore may already be signatories in some capacity - although being much smaller and significantly less powerful than Asavea, Jarm, or Sarcophan it's doubtful they will wield the same political power as their larger "allies".		There are rumours that the [[Grendel]] and [[Iron Confederacy]] have both been approached to join the Accord, and that the orcs of the Broken Shore may already be signatories in some capacity - although being much smaller and significantly less powerful than Asavea, Jarm, or Sarcophan it's doubtful they will wield the same political power as their larger "allies".
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	The only other missive that the civil service receive after the Spring Equinox is a curt dismissal of Ambassador Nikita's suggestion that the Hand of Dumon are "present within Jarm". Lord Magister Anton Tresher claims never to have heard of this group, but blithely suggests that if the Empire wishes to put them in touch, he would welcome the opportunity to speak with them. The group are apparently enemies of the Iron Confederacy, and the Jarmish have little affection for the Suranni, so perhaps Jarm and the Hand might have something in common?		The only other missive that the civil service receive after the Spring Equinox is a curt dismissal of Ambassador Nikita's suggestion that the Hand of Dumon are "present within Jarm". Lord Magister Anton Tresher claims never to have heard of this group, but blithely suggests that if the Empire wishes to put them in touch, he would welcome the opportunity to speak with them. The group are apparently enemies of the Iron Confederacy, and the Jarmish have little affection for the Suranni, so perhaps Jarm and the Hand might have something in common?

	Even if they ''were'' trying to infiltrate one of the Principalities, Lord Anton seems amused by the idea that they would make much headway against the dozen or more occult conspiracies with centuries of history in Jarm. “In my experience there's nothing better at bringing people who hate each other together ~~that~~ a newcomer from across the sea trying to muscle in on their domain” suggests Trescher in what can only be a sarcastic tone.		Even if they ''were'' trying to infiltrate one of the Principalities, Lord Anton seems amused by the idea that they would make much headway against the dozen or more occult conspiracies with centuries of history in Jarm. “In my experience there's nothing better at bringing people who hate each other together than a newcomer from across the sea trying to muscle in on their domain” suggests Trescher in what can only be a sarcastic tone.

	It is clear that the Jarmish ambassador doesn't expect anything to come of their request to be put in contact; it appears intended as a somewhat insulting rebuke rather than a genuine interest in the Hand of Dumon's cause.		It is clear that the Jarmish ambassador doesn't expect anything to come of their request to be put in contact; it appears intended as a somewhat insulting rebuke rather than a genuine interest in the Hand of Dumon's cause.