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Thespaceinvader: /* Storms */

2026-03-06T16:22:08Z

Storms

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	However, Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike is a little concerned to discover that the recent storm-raising magic was endorsed by the [[Conclave]]. The Delves take no sides in the conflict between the Empire and the [[Grendel]] but the Ambassador has concerned by anything that threatens their trade routes, especially if that threat seems likely to recur.		However, Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike is a little concerned to discover that the recent storm-raising magic was endorsed by the [[Conclave]]. The Delves take no sides in the conflict between the Empire and the [[Grendel]] but the Ambassador has concerned by anything that threatens their trade routes, especially if that threat seems likely to recur.

	Perhaps more seriously, however, are the storms ''prior'' to the Spring Equinox that targeted [[Sarvos]]. The Sarcophan Delves operate an [[Sarvos#Sarcophan Enclave\|enclave]] in the old ~~Alvetti~~ estates there, [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|ceded]] to them as part of a [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Sarcophan_Delves_Autumn_383YE\|treaty agreement]] with the [[Senate]] in 383YE. In the wake of the [[Sound_the_bells#Storms_Across_the_Bay\|storms that hit Sarvos]], local Sarcophan were especially salty about the failure to warn them that the Empire had decided to [[curse]] the estates belonging to the Vandersaar family, without issuing them with an equivalent warning.		Perhaps more seriously, however, are the storms ''prior'' to the Spring Equinox that targeted [[Sarvos]]. The Sarcophan Delves operate an [[Sarvos#Sarcophan Enclave\|enclave]] in the old Alivetti estates there, [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|ceded]] to them as part of a [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Sarcophan_Delves_Autumn_383YE\|treaty agreement]] with the [[Senate]] in 383YE. In the wake of the [[Sound_the_bells#Storms_Across_the_Bay\|storms that hit Sarvos]], local Sarcophan were especially salty about the failure to warn them that the Empire had decided to [[curse]] the estates belonging to the Vandersaar family, without issuing them with an equivalent warning.

	A contrite apology by the Imperial Ambassador might have been enough to smooth things over, but despite the warnings issued the Vandersaar seem a little miffed that no such apology was forthcoming. They do however appreciate the candour of the Ambassador's comments around their request to be invited to present proposals to expand current trading operations, by opening up new markets in the Empire for rare narcotic herbs. Indeed, they go so far as to thank Ambassador Thanmir for his suggestion and they intend to give the matter some consideration before, most likely, following the course of action he proposed at least in the short term.		A contrite apology by the Imperial Ambassador might have been enough to smooth things over, but despite the warnings issued the Vandersaar seem a little miffed that no such apology was forthcoming. They do however appreciate the candour of the Ambassador's comments around their request to be invited to present proposals to expand current trading operations, by opening up new markets in the Empire for rare narcotic herbs. Indeed, they go so far as to thank Ambassador Thanmir for his suggestion and they intend to give the matter some consideration before, most likely, following the course of action he proposed at least in the short term.

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

2026-01-15T16:51:56Z

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

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	Unfortunately, any chance of increased profit has taken another hit thanks to the [[Foam and Spittle of the Furious Sea\|magical storms]] that have recently pounded the [[Bay of Catazar]]. The ambassadors to the Commonwealth, the Sumaah and the Delves all took the time to write to their counterparts warning them of the dangers caused by [[Foam and Spittle of the Furious Sea]] being cast on the waters of the Bay. For the most part these warnings were well received, their merchants were advised of the risks and made decisions accordingly. It is notable that while significantly fewer Commonwealth and Sumaah vessels braved the Bay of Catazar, there has been no appreciable reduction in Sarcophan vessels. They appear to have made their own arrangements to deal with the storms – and profited significantly when those storms fail to materialize anywhere save [[Madruga]] (where the Sarcophan were not particularly trading anyway given the turmoil in [[the Brass Coast]] territory).		Unfortunately, any chance of increased profit has taken another hit thanks to the [[Foam and Spittle of the Furious Sea\|magical storms]] that have recently pounded the [[Bay of Catazar]]. The ambassadors to the Commonwealth, the Sumaah and the Delves all took the time to write to their counterparts warning them of the dangers caused by [[Foam and Spittle of the Furious Sea]] being cast on the waters of the Bay. For the most part these warnings were well received, their merchants were advised of the risks and made decisions accordingly. It is notable that while significantly fewer Commonwealth and Sumaah vessels braved the Bay of Catazar, there has been no appreciable reduction in Sarcophan vessels. They appear to have made their own arrangements to deal with the storms – and profited significantly when those storms fail to materialize anywhere save [[Madruga]] (where the Sarcophan were not particularly trading anyway given the turmoil in [[the Brass Coast]] territory).

	However, Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike is a little concerned to discover that the recent storm-raising magic was endorsed by the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]]. The Delves take no sides in the conflict between the Empire and the [[Grendel]] but the Ambassador has concerned by anything that threatens their trade routes, especially if that threat seems likely to recur.		However, Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike is a little concerned to discover that the recent storm-raising magic was endorsed by the [[Conclave]]. The Delves take no sides in the conflict between the Empire and the [[Grendel]] but the Ambassador has concerned by anything that threatens their trade routes, especially if that threat seems likely to recur.

	Perhaps more seriously, however, are the storms ''prior'' to the Spring Equinox that targeted [[Sarvos]]. The Sarcophan Delves operate an [[Sarvos#Sarcophan Enclave\|enclave]] in the old Alvetti estates there, [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|ceded]] to them as part of a [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Sarcophan_Delves_Autumn_383YE\|treaty agreement]] with the [[Senate]] in 383YE. In the wake of the [[Sound_the_bells#Storms_Across_the_Bay\|storms that hit Sarvos]], local Sarcophan were especially salty about the failure to warn them that the Empire had decided to [[curse]] the estates belonging to the Vandersaar family, without issuing them with an equivalent warning.		Perhaps more seriously, however, are the storms ''prior'' to the Spring Equinox that targeted [[Sarvos]]. The Sarcophan Delves operate an [[Sarvos#Sarcophan Enclave\|enclave]] in the old Alvetti estates there, [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|ceded]] to them as part of a [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Sarcophan_Delves_Autumn_383YE\|treaty agreement]] with the [[Senate]] in 383YE. In the wake of the [[Sound_the_bells#Storms_Across_the_Bay\|storms that hit Sarvos]], local Sarcophan were especially salty about the failure to warn them that the Empire had decided to [[curse]] the estates belonging to the Vandersaar family, without issuing them with an equivalent warning.

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

2026-01-15T15:21:43Z

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

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	However, Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike is a little concerned to discover that the recent storm-raising magic was endorsed by the [[Imperial Conclave]]. The Delves take no sides in the conflict between the Empire and the [[Grendel]] but the Ambassador has concerned by anything that threatens their trade routes, especially if that threat seems likely to recur.		However, Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike is a little concerned to discover that the recent storm-raising magic was endorsed by the [[Imperial Conclave]]. The Delves take no sides in the conflict between the Empire and the [[Grendel]] but the Ambassador has concerned by anything that threatens their trade routes, especially if that threat seems likely to recur.

	Perhaps more seriously, however, are the storms ''prior'' to the Spring Equinox that targeted [[Sarvos]]. The Sarcophan Delves operate an [[Sarvos#Sarcophan Enclave\|enclave]] in the old Alvetti estates there, [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|ceded]] to them as part of a [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Sarcophan_Delves_Autumn_383YE\|treaty agreement]] with the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] in 383YE. In the wake of the [[Sound_the_bells#Storms_Across_the_Bay\|storms that hit Sarvos]], local Sarcophan were especially salty about the failure to warn them that the Empire had decided to [[curse]] the estates belonging to the Vandersaar family, without issuing them with an equivalent warning.		Perhaps more seriously, however, are the storms ''prior'' to the Spring Equinox that targeted [[Sarvos]]. The Sarcophan Delves operate an [[Sarvos#Sarcophan Enclave\|enclave]] in the old Alvetti estates there, [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|ceded]] to them as part of a [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Sarcophan_Delves_Autumn_383YE\|treaty agreement]] with the [[Senate]] in 383YE. In the wake of the [[Sound_the_bells#Storms_Across_the_Bay\|storms that hit Sarvos]], local Sarcophan were especially salty about the failure to warn them that the Empire had decided to [[curse]] the estates belonging to the Vandersaar family, without issuing them with an equivalent warning.

	A contrite apology by the Imperial Ambassador might have been enough to smooth things over, but despite the warnings issued the Vandersaar seem a little miffed that no such apology was forthcoming. They do however appreciate the candour of the Ambassador's comments around their request to be invited to present proposals to expand current trading operations, by opening up new markets in the Empire for rare narcotic herbs. Indeed, they go so far as to thank Ambassador Thanmir for his suggestion and they intend to give the matter some consideration before, most likely, following the course of action he proposed at least in the short term.		A contrite apology by the Imperial Ambassador might have been enough to smooth things over, but despite the warnings issued the Vandersaar seem a little miffed that no such apology was forthcoming. They do however appreciate the candour of the Ambassador's comments around their request to be invited to present proposals to expand current trading operations, by opening up new markets in the Empire for rare narcotic herbs. Indeed, they go so far as to thank Ambassador Thanmir for his suggestion and they intend to give the matter some consideration before, most likely, following the course of action he proposed at least in the short term.

Rafferty at 10:22, 28 June 2025

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:386YE Summer]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Foreign Nations~~]][[Category:Sarcophan Delves~~]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:386YE Summer]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Foreign Nations]]
	<ic>Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike lifted the steaming pot, tilting it to pour the hot black beverage into the thin porcelain cups. She slid the cup across the table towards her visitor, along with a small tray containing a bewildering array of condiments. Tiny pots of spices each with their own miniature spoon offered themselves invitingly, encouraging her guest to add fresh ground cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger or cacao to his drink.		<ic>Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike lifted the steaming pot, tilting it to pour the hot black beverage into the thin porcelain cups. She slid the cup across the table towards her visitor, along with a small tray containing a bewildering array of condiments. Tiny pots of spices each with their own miniature spoon offered themselves invitingly, encouraging her guest to add fresh ground cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger or cacao to his drink.

Rafferty: /* Further Reading */

2025-06-08T12:45:00Z

Rafferty: /* Storms */

2024-08-26T11:21:55Z

Storms

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	A contrite apology by the Imperial Ambassador might have been enough to smooth things over, but despite the warnings issued the Vandersaar seem a little miffed that no such apology was forthcoming. They do however appreciate the candour of the Ambassador's comments around their request to be invited to present proposals to expand current trading operations, by opening up new markets in the Empire for rare narcotic herbs. Indeed, they go so far as to thank Ambassador Thanmir for his suggestion and they intend to give the matter some consideration before, most likely, following the course of action he proposed at least in the short term.		A contrite apology by the Imperial Ambassador might have been enough to smooth things over, but despite the warnings issued the Vandersaar seem a little miffed that no such apology was forthcoming. They do however appreciate the candour of the Ambassador's comments around their request to be invited to present proposals to expand current trading operations, by opening up new markets in the Empire for rare narcotic herbs. Indeed, they go so far as to thank Ambassador Thanmir for his suggestion and they intend to give the matter some consideration before, most likely, following the course of action he proposed at least in the short term.

	===The Dodgy Dossier===		==The Dodgy Dossier==
	* '''The Sarcophan are offering to pay 18 thrones for access to the Regario Dossier'''		* '''The Sarcophan are offering to pay 18 thrones for access to the Regario Dossier'''
	In previous seasons, the Tower of Crows has negotiated a deal offering an exchange of intelligence between themselves and the holder of the [[Regario Dossier]]. They raised the possibility of repeating the exchange for the latest intelligence, either providing information gathered by Sarcophan agents on the great powers, or by paying a suitable price to be negotiated. The trade has proved useful to all concerned, but the ongoing wars between the Asavean Plenum, the Sumaah Republic, and the Empire, and between the Jarmish and the Commonwealth has complicated matters for the Sarcophan.		In previous seasons, the Tower of Crows has negotiated a deal offering an exchange of intelligence between themselves and the holder of the [[Regario Dossier]]. They raised the possibility of repeating the exchange for the latest intelligence, either providing information gathered by Sarcophan agents on the great powers, or by paying a suitable price to be negotiated. The trade has proved useful to all concerned, but the ongoing wars between the Asavean Plenum, the Sumaah Republic, and the Empire, and between the Jarmish and the Commonwealth has complicated matters for the Sarcophan.
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	The current holder of the Regario Dossier is '''Laszlo Gulyas von Temeschwar''', of the Guild of Drovers.		The current holder of the Regario Dossier is '''Laszlo Gulyas von Temeschwar''', of the Guild of Drovers.

	===The Silence of the Elakar===		==The Silence of the Elakar==
	* '''The Sarcophan were asked for information on the Elakar or the Book of Silence, but have been unwilling to help with either'''		* '''The Sarcophan were asked for information on the Elakar or the Book of Silence, but have been unwilling to help with either'''
	The Imperial Ambassador has requested more information about the ''Elakar'', but the Sarcophan remain cagey. They claim to know them well – presumably confirming suspicions that they are a foreign nation with which the Delves trades - but do not intend to share any further information with the Empire.		The Imperial Ambassador has requested more information about the ''Elakar'', but the Sarcophan remain cagey. They claim to know them well – presumably confirming suspicions that they are a foreign nation with which the Delves trades - but do not intend to share any further information with the Empire.

Novemberalice at 12:53, 22 July 2024

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	"That's not the risk I'm concerned about..." his host cut in. She paused for a moment and then continued. "Still the risks should be mitigated if we were up front with them about the end markets..."</ic>		"That's not the risk I'm concerned about..." his host cut in. She paused for a moment and then continued. "Still the risks should be mitigated if we were up front with them about the end markets..."</ic>
	<div style="display:inline-block; float: left; width: 300px; margin-right: 10px;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Thane Thanmir Hrafnar.jpg\|caption=The Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves is Thanmir Hrafnar of Wintermark\|align=left\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="display:inline-block; float: left; width: 300px; margin-right: 10px;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Thane Thanmir Hrafnar.jpg\|caption=The Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves is Thanmir Hrafnar of Wintermark\|align=left\|width=300}}</div>{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNo8vevXFog}}
	==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 03:50, 19 July 2024

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Vsabo: /* The Dodgy Dossier */

2024-07-16T18:47:56Z

The Dodgy Dossier

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	===The Dodgy Dossier===		===The Dodgy Dossier===
	* '''The Sarcophan are offering to pay 18 thrones for access to the Regario Dossier'''		* '''The Sarcophan are offering to pay 18 thrones for access to the Regario Dossier'''
	In previous seasons, the Tower of Crows has negotiated a deal offering an exchange of intelligence between themselves and the holder of the [[Regario Dossier]]. They raised the possibility of repeating the exchange for the latest intelligence, either providing information gathered by Sarcophan agents on the great powers, or by paying a suitable price to be negotiated. The trade has proved useful to all concerned, but the ongoing wars between the Asavean Plenum , the Sumaah Republic, and the Empire, and between the Jarmish and the Commonwealth has complicated matters for the Sarcophan.		In previous seasons, the Tower of Crows has negotiated a deal offering an exchange of intelligence between themselves and the holder of the [[Regario Dossier]]. They raised the possibility of repeating the exchange for the latest intelligence, either providing information gathered by Sarcophan agents on the great powers, or by paying a suitable price to be negotiated. The trade has proved useful to all concerned, but the ongoing wars between the Asavean Plenum, the Sumaah Republic, and the Empire, and between the Jarmish and the Commonwealth has complicated matters for the Sarcophan.

	Unfortunately, Bedelar Huisbaas Annike is forced to offer an apology to her Imperial counterpart. It is one thing to share knowledge with a friend during times of peace, it is a different matter when the world is at war. Sarcophan merchants still sail to Asavean ports - what happens if the Asaveans discover that the Delves are sharing what they learn from those merchants with a nation Asavea is at war with? Of course the ambassador trusts the Empire to handle the exchange with absolute discretion, but the risks are simply too great to be borne. It would utterly compromise Sarcophan neutrality and put them in an impossible position.		Unfortunately, Bedelar Huisbaas Annike is forced to offer an apology to her Imperial counterpart. It is one thing to share knowledge with a friend during times of peace, it is a different matter when the world is at war. Sarcophan merchants still sail to Asavean ports - what happens if the Asaveans discover that the Delves are sharing what they learn from those merchants with a nation Asavea is at war with? Of course the ambassador trusts the Empire to handle the exchange with absolute discretion, but the risks are simply too great to be borne. It would utterly compromise Sarcophan neutrality and put them in an impossible position.

Vsabo: /* Storms */

2024-07-16T18:45:41Z

Storms

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	==Storms==		==Storms==
	* '''The storms of the Bay of Catazar are a major concern for the Sarcophan Delves'''		* '''The storms of the Bay of Catazar are a major concern for the Sarcophan Delves'''
	Unfortunately, any chance of increased profit has taken another hit thanks to the [[Foam and Spittle of the Furious Sea\|magical storms]] that have recently pounded the [[Bay of Catazar]]. The ambassadors to the Commonwealth, the ~~Summaah~~ and the Delves all took the time to write to their counterparts warning them of the dangers caused by [[Foam and Spittle of the Furious Sea]] being cast on the waters of the Bay. For the most part these warnings were well received, their merchants were advised of the risks and made decisions accordingly. It is notable that while the significantly fewer Commonwealth and Sumaah vessels braved the Bay of Catazar, there has been no appreciable reduction in Sarcophan vessels. They appear to have made their own arrangements to deal with the storms – and profited significantly when those storms fail to materialize anywhere save [[Madruga]] (where the Sarcophan were not particularly trading anyway given the turmoil in [[the Brass Coast]] territory).		Unfortunately, any chance of increased profit has taken another hit thanks to the [[Foam and Spittle of the Furious Sea\|magical storms]] that have recently pounded the [[Bay of Catazar]]. The ambassadors to the Commonwealth, the Sumaah and the Delves all took the time to write to their counterparts warning them of the dangers caused by [[Foam and Spittle of the Furious Sea]] being cast on the waters of the Bay. For the most part these warnings were well received, their merchants were advised of the risks and made decisions accordingly. It is notable that while the significantly fewer Commonwealth and Sumaah vessels braved the Bay of Catazar, there has been no appreciable reduction in Sarcophan vessels. They appear to have made their own arrangements to deal with the storms – and profited significantly when those storms fail to materialize anywhere save [[Madruga]] (where the Sarcophan were not particularly trading anyway given the turmoil in [[the Brass Coast]] territory).

	However, Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike is a little concerned to discover that the recent storm-raising magic was endorsed by the [[Imperial Conclave]]. The Delves take no sides in the conflict between the Empire and the [[Grendel]] but the Ambassador has concerned by anything that threatens their trade routes, especially if that threat seems likely to recur.		However, Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike is a little concerned to discover that the recent storm-raising magic was endorsed by the [[Imperial Conclave]]. The Delves take no sides in the conflict between the Empire and the [[Grendel]] but the Ambassador has concerned by anything that threatens their trade routes, especially if that threat seems likely to recur.

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	Bedelar Huisbaas Annike does sound a note of caution, however, in the interests of managing Imperial expectations. The Delves invited the Empire to establish the [[Bishop_of_the_Navigators#Cathedral_of_the_Navigators\|Cathedral of the Navigators]] in the ''Buitenlandsewijk'', and they have no interest in preventing Imperial missionaries visiting Sarcophan. But the people of the Delves have their own faith, their own religion, and their own beliefs about what happens after death. The priests of that faith have no reason to be friendly to the Empire, whose goal of converting everyone to the Way is well known. The Bedelar Huisbaas will not stop wayfarers coming to the Delves as long as they remain civil, but they likewise have no interest in putting any pressure on the custodians of the Houses of Silence on behalf of the Empire.		Bedelar Huisbaas Annike does sound a note of caution, however, in the interests of managing Imperial expectations. The Delves invited the Empire to establish the [[Bishop_of_the_Navigators#Cathedral_of_the_Navigators\|Cathedral of the Navigators]] in the ''Buitenlandsewijk'', and they have no interest in preventing Imperial missionaries visiting Sarcophan. But the people of the Delves have their own faith, their own religion, and their own beliefs about what happens after death. The priests of that faith have no reason to be friendly to the Empire, whose goal of converting everyone to the Way is well known. The Bedelar Huisbaas will not stop wayfarers coming to the Delves as long as they remain civil, but they likewise have no interest in putting any pressure on the custodians of the Houses of Silence on behalf of the Empire.

	~~==Further Reading==~~		{{Sarcophan Links}}
	* [[Sarcophan ~~Delves]]~~
	* [[Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves]]
	* [[Sarcophan Delves ports]]

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:386YE ~~Spring~~]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Foreign Nations]][[Category:Sarcophan Delves]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:386YE Summer]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Foreign Nations]][[Category:Sarcophan Delves]]
	<ic>Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike lifted the steaming pot, tilting it to pour the hot black beverage into the thin porcelain cups. She slid the cup across the table towards her visitor, along with a small tray containing a bewildering array of condiments. Tiny pots of spices each with their own miniature spoon offered themselves invitingly, encouraging her guest to add fresh ground cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger or cacao to his drink.		<ic>Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike lifted the steaming pot, tilting it to pour the hot black beverage into the thin porcelain cups. She slid the cup across the table towards her visitor, along with a small tray containing a bewildering array of condiments. Tiny pots of spices each with their own miniature spoon offered themselves invitingly, encouraging her guest to add fresh ground cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger or cacao to his drink.

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	{{Nation\|nation=[[Sarcophan Delves]]\|status=foreigner\|port=[[Sarcophan_Delves_ports#Sarcophan\|Sarcophan]] and [[Sarcophan_Delves_ports#Betovering\|Betovering]]\|ambassador=Thanmir Hrafnar of [[Wintermark]]}}		{{Nation\|nation=[[Sarcophan Delves]]\|status=foreigner\|port=[[Sarcophan_Delves_ports#Sarcophan\|Sarcophan]] and [[Sarcophan_Delves_ports#Betovering\|Betovering]]\|ambassador=Thanmir Hrafnar of [[Wintermark]]}}
	==Free and Open Trade==		==Free and Open Trade==
	* '''Relations with ~~the~~ the Delves are positive, tinged with disappointment by the failure of recent trade deals'''		* '''Relations with the Delves are positive, tinged with disappointment by the failure of recent trade deals'''
	* '''They are determined to remain neutral, wary of being dragged into the war between Asavea and the Empire (and between the Commonwealth and Jarm)'''		* '''They are determined to remain neutral, wary of being dragged into the war between Asavea and the Empire (and between the Commonwealth and Jarm)'''
	Representatives from the Sarcophan Delves were part of the original negotiations for the [[Liberty Pact]], but they ultimately elected not to sign it, preferring not to be bound by it's restrictions on trade. As a nation of merchants they strive to maintain profitable trading relations with every nation and their primary concern is to ensure that nothing damages their ability to buy and sell in every port in the world.		Representatives from the Sarcophan Delves were part of the original negotiations for the [[Liberty Pact]], but they ultimately elected not to sign it, preferring not to be bound by it's restrictions on trade. As a nation of merchants they strive to maintain profitable trading relations with every nation and their primary concern is to ensure that nothing damages their ability to buy and sell in every port in the world.

	Their ambassador, ''Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike'', has been coy about the details, but it is more than likely that the Delves played a similar role in the creation of the Freedom Accord, the rival pact between the [[Principalities of Jarm]] and the [[Asavean Archipelago]]. Whatever the truth of the matter, their stated goal is to remain neutral and to pursue profits above all ~~over~~ concerns.		Their ambassador, ''Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike'', has been coy about the details, but it is more than likely that the Delves played a similar role in the creation of the Freedom Accord, the rival pact between the [[Principalities of Jarm]] and the [[Asavean Archipelago]]. Whatever the truth of the matter, their stated goal is to remain neutral and to pursue profits above all other concerns.

	They appear determined to maintain this neutrality even as the drumbeat of war between the great powers of the world has grown steadily louder. There is a degree of fatalism about the current turmoil, with some fearful that the Delves will be forced to pick sides. They are determined to avoid that fate, arguing that this slide to war was an inevitable consequence of the creation of the Liberty Pact. In their view it is the dogmatism of the [[Commonwealth]], the [[Sumaah Republic]] and the Empire that is to blame for the current fighting.		They appear determined to maintain this neutrality even as the drumbeat of war between the great powers of the world has grown steadily louder. There is a degree of fatalism about the current turmoil, with some fearful that the Delves will be forced to pick sides. They are determined to avoid that fate, arguing that this slide to war was an inevitable consequence of the creation of the Liberty Pact. In their view it is the dogmatism of the [[Commonwealth]], the [[Sumaah Republic]] and the Empire that is to blame for the current fighting.
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	Thus, relations with the Sarcophan remain broadly positive, despite the failure of a number of high-profile attempts to create significant trade deals in recent years. The ''Gjullit'' proposal to deliver [[weirwood]] to the abandoned [[Prime_Factor_of_the_Pallas_Docks#Pallas_Docks\|Pallas Docks]] foundered after seasons of consideration. Likewise, a recent offer from wealthy [[surgical skills#Apothecary\|apothecary]] guilds to pay 175 thrones for exclusive access to the knowledge of how to create the [[Unshackled Gift]] potions was regretfully declined by the Imperial ambassador.		Thus, relations with the Sarcophan remain broadly positive, despite the failure of a number of high-profile attempts to create significant trade deals in recent years. The ''Gjullit'' proposal to deliver [[weirwood]] to the abandoned [[Prime_Factor_of_the_Pallas_Docks#Pallas_Docks\|Pallas Docks]] foundered after seasons of consideration. Likewise, a recent offer from wealthy [[surgical skills#Apothecary\|apothecary]] guilds to pay 175 thrones for exclusive access to the knowledge of how to create the [[Unshackled Gift]] potions was regretfully declined by the Imperial ambassador.

	Most recently, tentative discussions to open the Sarcophan port of ''Schedalhaven'' to Imperial shipping camp to nothing over fears of the impact of the many exotic and intoxicating narcotics that the port supplies. Despite these setbacks, the Sarcophan remain publicly friendly towards the Empire, but there are some signs that the ''~~bedelar~~ huisbaas'' are focussing their more ambitious efforts on other markets recently.		Most recently, tentative discussions to open the Sarcophan port of ''Schedalhaven'' to Imperial shipping camp to nothing over fears of the impact of the many exotic and intoxicating narcotics that the port supplies. Despite these setbacks, the Sarcophan remain publicly friendly towards the Empire, but there are some signs that the ''bedelaar huisbaas'' are focussing their more ambitious efforts on other markets recently.
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	* '''The Sarcophan are prepared to open negotiations at 2 thrones a wain for mithril, weirwood or white granite'''		* '''The Sarcophan are prepared to open negotiations at 2 thrones a wain for mithril, weirwood or white granite'''
	* '''They would open negotiations at 3 thrones a wain for weirwood, if the Empire were happy for them to immediately sell the wood on to the Grendel'''		* '''They would open negotiations at 3 thrones a wain for weirwood, if the Empire were happy for them to immediately sell the wood on to the Grendel'''
	There is significant interest in news from the Empire that the Imperial Senate might be interested in ''selling'' wains of valuable bourse materials to the Sarcophan. Beldelar Huisbaas Annike is keen to assure the Imperial Ambassador that the Sarcophan are interested in buying. There are few things Sarcophan merchants will not deal in, but previously bourse materials have always been in high demand in the Empire and have commanded high prices as a result. Barely a year ago, for example, the Imperial ambassador was keen to explore whatever opportunities existed for the Empire to buy such strategically vital materials ''from'' the Sarcophan Delves.		There is significant interest in news from the Empire that the Imperial Senate might be interested in ''selling'' wains of valuable bourse materials to the Sarcophan. Beldelar Huisbaas Annike is keen to assure the Imperial Ambassador that the Sarcophan are interested in buying. There are few things Sarcophan merchants will not deal in, but previously bourse materials have always been in high demand in the Empire and have commanded high prices as a result. Barely a year ago, for example, the Imperial ambassador was keen to explore whatever opportunities existed for the Empire to buy such strategically vital materials ''from'' the Sarcophan Delves.

	Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike makes clear that they will purchase any bourse materials that the Empire wishes to sell, provided the price is right. However the Imperial Senate will need to understand that the Empire has long been considered a sellers' market with bourse materials in the Empire commanding sky high values. Nobody is going to ''buy'' [[mithril]] from the Empire at four or five Thrones a wain. There may be Sarcophan merchants prepared to spend money to ship mithril to the Empire to ''sell'' it at that price – but they wouldn't ''buy'' it at that value, especially given the current difficulties in sailing through Imperial waters.		Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike makes clear that they will purchase any bourse materials that the Empire wishes to sell, provided the price is right. However the Imperial Senate will need to understand that the Empire has long been considered a sellers' market with bourse materials in the Empire commanding sky high values. Nobody is going to ''buy'' [[mithril]] from the Empire at four or five Thrones a wain. There may be Sarcophan merchants prepared to spend money to ship mithril to the Empire to ''sell'' it at that price – but they wouldn't ''buy'' it at that value, especially given the current difficulties in sailing through Imperial waters.
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	==Storms==		==Storms==
	* '''The storms of the Bay of Catazar are a major concern for the Sarcophan Delves'''		* '''The storms of the Bay of Catazar are a major concern for the Sarcophan Delves'''
	Unfortunately, any chance of increased profit has taken another hit thanks to the [[Foam and Spittle of the Furious Sea\|magical storms]] that have recently pounded the [[Bay of Catazar]]. The ambassadors to the Commonwealth, the Sumaah and the Delves all took the time to write to their counterparts warning them of the dangers caused by [[Foam and Spittle of the Furious Sea]] being cast on the waters of the Bay. For the most part these warnings were well received, their merchants were advised of the risks and made decisions accordingly. It is notable that while ~~the~~ significantly fewer Commonwealth and Sumaah vessels braved the Bay of Catazar, there has been no appreciable reduction in Sarcophan vessels. They appear to have made their own arrangements to deal with the storms – and profited significantly when those storms fail to materialize anywhere save [[Madruga]] (where the Sarcophan were not particularly trading anyway given the turmoil in [[the Brass Coast]] territory).		Unfortunately, any chance of increased profit has taken another hit thanks to the [[Foam and Spittle of the Furious Sea\|magical storms]] that have recently pounded the [[Bay of Catazar]]. The ambassadors to the Commonwealth, the Sumaah and the Delves all took the time to write to their counterparts warning them of the dangers caused by [[Foam and Spittle of the Furious Sea]] being cast on the waters of the Bay. For the most part these warnings were well received, their merchants were advised of the risks and made decisions accordingly. It is notable that while significantly fewer Commonwealth and Sumaah vessels braved the Bay of Catazar, there has been no appreciable reduction in Sarcophan vessels. They appear to have made their own arrangements to deal with the storms – and profited significantly when those storms fail to materialize anywhere save [[Madruga]] (where the Sarcophan were not particularly trading anyway given the turmoil in [[the Brass Coast]] territory).

	However, Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike is a little concerned to discover that the recent storm-raising magic was endorsed by the [[Imperial Conclave]]. The Delves take no sides in the conflict between the Empire and the [[Grendel]] but the Ambassador has concerned by anything that threatens their trade routes, especially if that threat seems likely to recur.		However, Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike is a little concerned to discover that the recent storm-raising magic was endorsed by the [[Imperial Conclave]]. The Delves take no sides in the conflict between the Empire and the [[Grendel]] but the Ambassador has concerned by anything that threatens their trade routes, especially if that threat seems likely to recur.

	Perhaps more seriously, however, are the storms ''prior'' to the Spring Equinox that targeted [[Sarvos]]. The Sarcophan Delves operate an [[Sarvos#Sarcophan Enclave\|enclave]] in the old Alvetti estates there, [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|ceded]] to them as part of a [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Sarcophan_Delves_Autumn_383YE\|treaty agreement]] with the [[Imperial Senate]] in 383YE. In the wake of the [[Sound_the_bells#Storms_Across_the_Bay\|storms that hit Sarvos]], local Sarcophan were especially salty about the failure to warn them that the Empire had decided to [[curse]] the estates belonging to the Vandersaar family, without issuing them with an equivalent warning.		Perhaps more seriously, however, are the storms ''prior'' to the Spring Equinox that targeted [[Sarvos]]. The Sarcophan Delves operate an [[Sarvos#Sarcophan Enclave\|enclave]] in the old Alvetti estates there, [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|ceded]] to them as part of a [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Sarcophan_Delves_Autumn_383YE\|treaty agreement]] with the [[Imperial Senate]] in 383YE. In the wake of the [[Sound_the_bells#Storms_Across_the_Bay\|storms that hit Sarvos]], local Sarcophan were especially salty about the failure to warn them that the Empire had decided to [[curse]] the estates belonging to the Vandersaar family, without issuing them with an equivalent warning.

	A contrite apology by the Imperial Ambassador might have been enough to smooth things over, but despite the warnings issued the Vandersaar seem a little miffed that no such apology was forthcoming. They do however appreciate the ~~candor~~ of the Ambassador's comments around their request to be invited to present proposals to expand current trading operations, by opening up new markets in the Empire for rare narcotic herbs. Indeed, they go so far as to thank Ambassador Thanmir for his suggestion and they intend to give the matter some consideration before, most likely, following the course of action he proposed at least in the short term.		A contrite apology by the Imperial Ambassador might have been enough to smooth things over, but despite the warnings issued the Vandersaar seem a little miffed that no such apology was forthcoming. They do however appreciate the candour of the Ambassador's comments around their request to be invited to present proposals to expand current trading operations, by opening up new markets in the Empire for rare narcotic herbs. Indeed, they go so far as to thank Ambassador Thanmir for his suggestion and they intend to give the matter some consideration before, most likely, following the course of action he proposed at least in the short term.

	===The Dodgy Dossier===		===The Dodgy Dossier===
	* '''The Sarcophan are offering to pay 18 thrones for access to the Regario Dossier'''		* '''The Sarcophan are offering to pay 18 thrones for access to the Regario Dossier'''