Waiting for the worms - Revision history

Hailmur at 09:08, 10 April 2026

2026-04-10T09:08:16Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:08, 10 April 2026
Line 4:		Line 4:
	Annike silenced him with a wave of her hand. "You made the right call," she said. "A dog can't bite if it has no teeth. The entire thing rests on the threat of economic force to prevent exactly the sort of thing the Asaveans are doing. Without that the Pact sinks before it ever leaves port."		Annike silenced him with a wave of her hand. "You made the right call," she said. "A dog can't bite if it has no teeth. The entire thing rests on the threat of economic force to prevent exactly the sort of thing the Asaveans are doing. Without that the Pact sinks before it ever leaves port."

	~~Johan~~ nodded quickly, relieved that his mistress agreed with him.		Johann nodded quickly, relieved that his mistress agreed with him.

	The bedelaar huisbaas stirred her tea, the spoon clinking against the thin china. She leant back, cupping the saucer in her hands, and looked at Johann with appraising eyes. "Did you get a sense whether their concerns were genuine or were they were just trying to let us down gently?"		The bedelaar huisbaas stirred her tea, the spoon clinking against the thin china. She leant back, cupping the saucer in her hands, and looked at Johann with appraising eyes. "Did you get a sense whether their concerns were genuine or were they were just trying to let us down gently?"

	"Hard to say for sure." ~~Johan~~ swiftly ran through the highlights of his meetings at Anvil in his head. "I ''think'' they genuinely thought it would be a problem. That they couldn't risk being caught between the principles of the Liberty Pact and our proposal if one of the other signatories decided to blockade an Asavean or Jarmish port. I'm sorry, but I cant be certain."		"Hard to say for sure." Johann swiftly ran through the highlights of his meetings at Anvil in his head. "I ''think'' they genuinely thought it would be a problem. That they couldn't risk being caught between the principles of the Liberty Pact and our proposal if one of the other signatories decided to blockade an Asavean or Jarmish port. I'm sorry, but I cant be certain."

	"No need to apologise Johann. It's not your fault. We can only work with whatever materials are on hand." She raised the delicate cup to her lips and took a short sip, savouring the bitterness for a moment, gathering her thoughts as she did so before continuing.		"No need to apologise Johann. It's not your fault. We can only work with whatever materials are on hand." She raised the delicate cup to her lips and took a short sip, savouring the bitterness for a moment, gathering her thoughts as she did so before continuing.

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

2026-01-15T15:23:20Z

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

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:23, 15 January 2026
Line 29:		Line 29:
	As a response to the ongoing attacks by [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean]]-funded privateers on ships trading with the Empire, the Sarcophans sought Imperial support for an [[Theory of the crows#A New Pact\|internation agreement]]. The pact, which would have outlawed piracy on the High Seas the same way the [[Liberty Pact]] has outlawed slavery, would require support from all (or at least the majority of) the great powers of the Known World. The Sarcophan have dubbed their treaty the ''Free Seas Pact'' and proposed a number of terms for discussion. The ultimate goal of the Delves was for all the great powers of the world to sign their Free Seas Pact. They designed the terms of the Pact to be compatible with those of the Liberty Pact - as they understood the need to make sure there was no conflict between the two treaties.		As a response to the ongoing attacks by [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean]]-funded privateers on ships trading with the Empire, the Sarcophans sought Imperial support for an [[Theory of the crows#A New Pact\|internation agreement]]. The pact, which would have outlawed piracy on the High Seas the same way the [[Liberty Pact]] has outlawed slavery, would require support from all (or at least the majority of) the great powers of the Known World. The Sarcophan have dubbed their treaty the ''Free Seas Pact'' and proposed a number of terms for discussion. The ultimate goal of the Delves was for all the great powers of the world to sign their Free Seas Pact. They designed the terms of the Pact to be compatible with those of the Liberty Pact - as they understood the need to make sure there was no conflict between the two treaties.

	Johann Van Basten visited Anvil to discuss the matter with the Sarcophan ambassador, in the hope of securing Imperial support before approaching other nations. Unfortunately for the Delves it seems the outcome of the meeting was less than the Delves might have hoped. According to Ambassador Dino, there was a general feeling that while an anti-piracy agreement is good in theory, the current proposal would cause problems with the Liberty Pact. Specifically, the Ambassador felt there was a conflict with the free trade clause of the Liberty Pact, and the Free Seas Pact’s requirement to block trade with those nations responsible for attacking the trading vessels of other nations. The Ambassador suggests that, to pass the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] the Free Seas Pact would need to allow for signatories to debate and agree on specific actions. Unfortunately, that modification would make the pact useless in the view of Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike, as the entire point of the exercise was to create a ratchet that forced the great powers to sign up to outlawing piracy one by one. They believe the changes the Empire were seeking would render the pact impotent, not least because several of the great powers whose support would be needed to make the pact work, hate one another. It seems the Free Seas Pact has foundered, before it has completed its maiden voyage.		Johann Van Basten visited Anvil to discuss the matter with the Sarcophan ambassador, in the hope of securing Imperial support before approaching other nations. Unfortunately for the Delves it seems the outcome of the meeting was less than the Delves might have hoped. According to Ambassador Dino, there was a general feeling that while an anti-piracy agreement is good in theory, the current proposal would cause problems with the Liberty Pact. Specifically, the Ambassador felt there was a conflict with the free trade clause of the Liberty Pact, and the Free Seas Pact’s requirement to block trade with those nations responsible for attacking the trading vessels of other nations. The Ambassador suggests that, to pass the [[Senate]] the Free Seas Pact would need to allow for signatories to debate and agree on specific actions. Unfortunately, that modification would make the pact useless in the view of Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike, as the entire point of the exercise was to create a ratchet that forced the great powers to sign up to outlawing piracy one by one. They believe the changes the Empire were seeking would render the pact impotent, not least because several of the great powers whose support would be needed to make the pact work, hate one another. It seems the Free Seas Pact has foundered, before it has completed its maiden voyage.

	Annike does, however, thank the Ambassador for their offer to consult with other Liberty Pact nations and canvas for opinions. The Delves obviously plan to do the same thing themselves, but appreciate the Empire may have more sway with the [[Commonwealth]] and [[Sumaah Republic\|Sumaah]] in this regard. It is clear from the tone of her missive, however, that she is not at all hopeful and has already moved on to other possibilities.		Annike does, however, thank the Ambassador for their offer to consult with other Liberty Pact nations and canvas for opinions. The Delves obviously plan to do the same thing themselves, but appreciate the Empire may have more sway with the [[Commonwealth]] and [[Sumaah Republic\|Sumaah]] in this regard. It is clear from the tone of her missive, however, that she is not at all hopeful and has already moved on to other possibilities.
Line 116:		Line 116:
	Unfortunately it seems Schuyler Koopman underestimated the scale of the work that would be involved. His family are adept at the technicalities and logistics of operating a quayside, of dealing with merchant vessels and trade caravans and making sure shipments get where they are going. But the sheer amount of construction that will be needed - not only a set of docks but a raft of buildings and warehouses, a good quality road connecting Utterlund and the city itself, and suitable protections against the threat of the Mallum - is beyond Koopman's ability to oversee.		Unfortunately it seems Schuyler Koopman underestimated the scale of the work that would be involved. His family are adept at the technicalities and logistics of operating a quayside, of dealing with merchant vessels and trade caravans and making sure shipments get where they are going. But the sheer amount of construction that will be needed - not only a set of docks but a raft of buildings and warehouses, a good quality road connecting Utterlund and the city itself, and suitable protections against the threat of the Mallum - is beyond Koopman's ability to oversee.

	After speaking with the people of Holberg, however, Koopman has returned with a proposal. The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] is in a very good position to come up with plans to address the three main obstacles, and to do the work needed to allow Holberg entrepeneurs, Sand Fisher lumberjacks, and the Lijkkever to pool their efforts. The Lijkkever and their friends are very good at building in marshy territory, and establishing workable docks quickly and efficiently. If the Imperial Senate commissions an [[appraisal]] into the best way to build a municipal docks in Holberg with the aid of the Lijkkever, they believe that a flourishing port-town could be established within a year or two. They are confident this would bring prosperity to Holberg, and raise funds for the Imperial treasury as the needs of the docks and opportunities to trade with foreign merchants see new businesses established in Utterlund. They point to the proposal for the [[Germinating_a_city#A_Spiritual_Successor\|Municipal Docks]] in Madruga as the kind of outcome they are hoping might be possible. (In fact if the Kleists can't persuade the Senate to appraise this exciting opportunity, maybe they could purchase the help of the Commonwealth engineers?).		After speaking with the people of Holberg, however, Koopman has returned with a proposal. The [[Senate]] is in a very good position to come up with plans to address the three main obstacles, and to do the work needed to allow Holberg entrepeneurs, Sand Fisher lumberjacks, and the Lijkkever to pool their efforts. The Lijkkever and their friends are very good at building in marshy territory, and establishing workable docks quickly and efficiently. If the Imperial Senate commissions an [[appraisal]] into the best way to build a municipal docks in Holberg with the aid of the Lijkkever, they believe that a flourishing port-town could be established within a year or two. They are confident this would bring prosperity to Holberg, and raise funds for the Imperial treasury as the needs of the docks and opportunities to trade with foreign merchants see new businesses established in Utterlund. They point to the proposal for the [[Germinating_a_city#A_Spiritual_Successor\|Municipal Docks]] in Madruga as the kind of outcome they are hoping might be possible. (In fact if the Kleists can't persuade the Senate to appraise this exciting opportunity, maybe they could purchase the help of the Commonwealth engineers?).

	Obviously any appraisal could well produce plans for something that is dramatic in scale and scope, but Koopman is prepared to put his money where his mouth is. If the Senate commission the diplomatic [[Appraisal#Naomi_of_Virtue's_Rest\|Naomi of Virtue's Rest]] to undertake such an appraisal at the Spring Equinox, then Lijkkever will be happy to negotiate on a fair split of the costs.		Obviously any appraisal could well produce plans for something that is dramatic in scale and scope, but Koopman is prepared to put his money where his mouth is. If the Senate commission the diplomatic [[Appraisal#Naomi_of_Virtue's_Rest\|Naomi of Virtue's Rest]] to undertake such an appraisal at the Spring Equinox, then Lijkkever will be happy to negotiate on a fair split of the costs.

Dre at 14:02, 26 August 2025

2025-08-26T14:02:06Z

Matt: /* Little Beetles */

2025-08-26T12:47:13Z

Little Beetles

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:47, 26 August 2025
Line 120:		Line 120:
	Obviously any appraisal could well produce plans for something that is dramatic in scale and scope, but Koopman is prepared to put his money where his mouth is. If the Senate commission the diplomatic [[Appraisal#Naomi_of_Virtue's_Rest\|Naomi of Virtue's Rest]] to undertake such an appraisal at the Spring Equinox, then Lijkkever will be happy to negotiate on a fair split of the costs.		Obviously any appraisal could well produce plans for something that is dramatic in scale and scope, but Koopman is prepared to put his money where his mouth is. If the Senate commission the diplomatic [[Appraisal#Naomi_of_Virtue's_Rest\|Naomi of Virtue's Rest]] to undertake such an appraisal at the Spring Equinox, then Lijkkever will be happy to negotiate on a fair split of the costs.

	Schyuler also mentions that this appraisal might include an opportunity to take advantage of a proposal from '''Bernhard and Lula Kleist von Ennerlund'', to establish a lucrative market for the import of rare delicacies and victuals. The Lijkkever themselves are not especially involved in such things, but there are plenty of Sarcophan merchants with an interest in culinary matters - and if the market for luxuries in Holberg proves to be more refined than that in other parts of the Empire the chance to sell fine food rather than (for example) drugs would be quite appealing.		Schyuler also mentions that this appraisal might include an opportunity to take advantage of a proposal from ''Bernhard and Lula Kleist von Ennerlund'', to establish a lucrative market for the import of rare delicacies and victuals. The Lijkkever themselves are not especially involved in such things, but there are plenty of Sarcophan merchants with an interest in culinary matters - and if the market for luxuries in Holberg proves to be more refined than that in other parts of the Empire the chance to sell fine food rather than (for example) drugs would be quite appealing.

	When queried about the threat of Asavean pirates, Koopman agrees that they are a concern but thinks it likely that one way or another the Empire will have resolved that issue by the time the docks are commissioned and completed. Another note of caution is raised by a few more sceptical Holbergers who take a longer view. Establishing a major trading post in northern Holberg would mean that international traders would have little reason to risk the Semmerlak. This might have implications for any trading posts established along the shores of the haunted lake such as [[Custodian_of_Ivarsgard_Docks#The_Sarcophan_Mooring\|Ivarsgard docks]] for example.		When queried about the threat of Asavean pirates, Koopman agrees that they are a concern but thinks it likely that one way or another the Empire will have resolved that issue by the time the docks are commissioned and completed. Another note of caution is raised by a few more sceptical Holbergers who take a longer view. Establishing a major trading post in northern Holberg would mean that international traders would have little reason to risk the Semmerlak. This might have implications for any trading posts established along the shores of the haunted lake such as [[Custodian_of_Ivarsgard_Docks#The_Sarcophan_Mooring\|Ivarsgard docks]] for example.

Matt: /* Little Beetles */

2025-08-26T12:46:17Z

Little Beetles

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:46, 26 August 2025
Line 116:		Line 116:
	Unfortunately it seems Schuyler Koopman underestimated the scale of the work that would be involved. His family are adept at the technicalities and logistics of operating a quayside, of dealing with merchant vessels and trade caravans and making sure shipments get where they are going. But the sheer amount of construction that will be needed - not only a set of docks but a raft of buildings and warehouses, a good quality road connecting Utterlund and the city itself, and suitable protections against the threat of the Mallum - is beyond Koopman's ability to oversee.		Unfortunately it seems Schuyler Koopman underestimated the scale of the work that would be involved. His family are adept at the technicalities and logistics of operating a quayside, of dealing with merchant vessels and trade caravans and making sure shipments get where they are going. But the sheer amount of construction that will be needed - not only a set of docks but a raft of buildings and warehouses, a good quality road connecting Utterlund and the city itself, and suitable protections against the threat of the Mallum - is beyond Koopman's ability to oversee.

	After speaking with the people of Holberg, however, Koopman has returned with a proposal. The [[Imperial Senate]] is in a very good position to come up with plans to address the three main obstacles, and to do the work needed to allow Holberg entrepeneurs, Sand Fisher ~~lubmerjacks~~, and the Lijkkever to pool their efforts. The Lijkkever and their friends are very good at building in marshy territory, and establishing workable docks quickly and efficiently. If the Imperial Senate commissions an [[appraisal]] into the best way to build a municipal docks in Holberg with the aid of the Lijkkever, they believe that a flourishing port-town could be established within a year or two. They are confident this would bring prosperity to Holberg, and raise funds for the Imperial treasury as the needs of the docks and opportunities to trade with foreign merchants see new businesses established in Utterlund. They point to the proposal for the [[Germinating_a_city#A_Spiritual_Successor\|Municipal Docks]] in Madruga as the kind of outcome they are hoping might be possible. (In fact if the Kleists can't persuade the Senate to appraise this exciting opportunity, maybe they could purchase the help of the Commonwealth engineers?).		After speaking with the people of Holberg, however, Koopman has returned with a proposal. The [[Imperial Senate]] is in a very good position to come up with plans to address the three main obstacles, and to do the work needed to allow Holberg entrepeneurs, Sand Fisher lumberjacks, and the Lijkkever to pool their efforts. The Lijkkever and their friends are very good at building in marshy territory, and establishing workable docks quickly and efficiently. If the Imperial Senate commissions an [[appraisal]] into the best way to build a municipal docks in Holberg with the aid of the Lijkkever, they believe that a flourishing port-town could be established within a year or two. They are confident this would bring prosperity to Holberg, and raise funds for the Imperial treasury as the needs of the docks and opportunities to trade with foreign merchants see new businesses established in Utterlund. They point to the proposal for the [[Germinating_a_city#A_Spiritual_Successor\|Municipal Docks]] in Madruga as the kind of outcome they are hoping might be possible. (In fact if the Kleists can't persuade the Senate to appraise this exciting opportunity, maybe they could purchase the help of the Commonwealth engineers?).

	Obviously any appraisal could well produce plans for something that is dramatic in scale and scope, but Koopman is prepared to put his money where his mouth is. If the Senate commission the diplomatic [[Appraisal#Naomi_of_Virtue's_Rest\|Naomi of Virtue's Rest]] to undertake such an appraisal at the Spring Equinox, then Lijkkever will be happy to negotiate on a fair split of the costs.		Obviously any appraisal could well produce plans for something that is dramatic in scale and scope, but Koopman is prepared to put his money where his mouth is. If the Senate commission the diplomatic [[Appraisal#Naomi_of_Virtue's_Rest\|Naomi of Virtue's Rest]] to undertake such an appraisal at the Spring Equinox, then Lijkkever will be happy to negotiate on a fair split of the costs.

Rafferty at 10:21, 28 June 2025

2025-06-28T10:21:07Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:21, 28 June 2025
Line 1:		Line 1:
	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:387YE Spring]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Foreign Nations~~]][[Category:Sarcophan~~]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:387YE Spring]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Foreign Nations]]
	<ic>"I am sorry Bedelaar Huisbaas" Johann said shaking his head. "I tried my best but there was no persuading their ambassador. They were suffused with an excess of caution, and a great deal of political conservatism. Essentially they wanted to make the sanctions optional, and I couldn't see how that could work. I thought..."		<ic>"I am sorry Bedelaar Huisbaas" Johann said shaking his head. "I tried my best but there was no persuading their ambassador. They were suffused with an excess of caution, and a great deal of political conservatism. Essentially they wanted to make the sanctions optional, and I couldn't see how that could work. I thought..."

Wafer-Thin-Reasoning: /* Bears Under Sail */ Stray Brackets

2025-06-09T23:05:32Z

Bears Under Sail: Stray Brackets

← Older revision		Revision as of 23:05, 9 June 2025
Line 47:		Line 47:
	* '''The martial Debruin family are not concerned about pirates and will not be increasing their prices'''		* '''The martial Debruin family are not concerned about pirates and will not be increasing their prices'''
	* '''Marta Kotova Novikova now holds the title ''Prime Factor of the deBruin Docks'''''		* '''Marta Kotova Novikova now holds the title ''Prime Factor of the deBruin Docks'''''
	This will not, however, affect the prices offered to the [[Prime Factor of the Pallas Docks]] by the ''Debruin'' family. The Imperial Senate approved the [[Redesign_Pallas_Docks\|redesign]] and renaming of the docks during the Winter Solstice. The [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_fortune#Powers_of_Spring\|terrible storms]] raised by the [[Children of Wrecks]] could have caused significant problems for this construction, but the [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_interlude#Pillars_of_Adamant_(Redoubt)\|Summer enchantment]] laid over the south-western Urizen mountains by the ''Ashen Flame'' provided more than enough protection to those responsible for the remodelling and it completed on schedule. As such, '''Marta Kotova Novikova''' is now the [[Prime Factor of the DeBruin Docks''' and can purchase wains following the Spring Equinox.		This will not, however, affect the prices offered to the [[Prime Factor of the Pallas Docks]] by the ''Debruin'' family. The Imperial Senate approved the [[Redesign_Pallas_Docks\|redesign]] and renaming of the docks during the Winter Solstice. The [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_fortune#Powers_of_Spring\|terrible storms]] raised by the [[Children of Wrecks]] could have caused significant problems for this construction, but the [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_interlude#Pillars_of_Adamant_(Redoubt)\|Summer enchantment]] laid over the south-western Urizen mountains by the ''Ashen Flame'' provided more than enough protection to those responsible for the remodelling and it completed on schedule. As such, '''Marta Kotova Novikova''' is now the Prime Factor of the DeBruin Docks''' and can purchase wains following the Spring Equinox.

	Bastien Debruin and his family, cousins of the current holder of the [[Founders_of_the_Delves#The_Bear\|Seat of the Bear]] at the Beggar's Feast, are known for their martial prowess. They deal with the protection of their ships in-house, and if anything seem to relish the opportunity to repel pirates, taking their loot and vessels from them and throwing any pirate who doesn't immediately surrender into the sea in the process.		Bastien Debruin and his family, cousins of the current holder of the [[Founders_of_the_Delves#The_Bear\|Seat of the Bear]] at the Beggar's Feast, are known for their martial prowess. They deal with the protection of their ships in-house, and if anything seem to relish the opportunity to repel pirates, taking their loot and vessels from them and throwing any pirate who doesn't immediately surrender into the sea in the process.

Dre at 13:45, 9 June 2025

2025-06-09T13:45:39Z

Show changes

Rafferty at 13:34, 9 June 2025

2025-06-09T13:34:14Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:34, 9 June 2025
Line 145:		Line 145:

	If the ambassador is interested in the offer, then they are welcome to get in touch on the matter. The price may be too low for the Empire's liking, but as Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike points out, all prices are negotiable. And of course they have to take account of their costs... now if there was just some way to reduce the current shipping costs to the Empire then the price might be meaningfully higher...		If the ambassador is interested in the offer, then they are welcome to get in touch on the matter. The price may be too low for the Empire's liking, but as Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike points out, all prices are negotiable. And of course they have to take account of their costs... now if there was just some way to reduce the current shipping costs to the Empire then the price might be meaningfully higher...
	~~==Further Reading==~~		{{Sarcophan Links}}
	* [[Sarcophan ~~Delves]]~~
	* [[Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves]]
	* [[Sarcophan Delves ports]]

	* [[Hyenas and herbs]] - 386YE Autumn Wind of Fortune discussing Sarcophan diplomatic matters
	* [[Houses of Silence]] - 386YE Autumn Wind of Fortune relating to the Alivetti estates
	* [[Towers and crows]] - 386YE Summer Wind of Fortune discussing Sarcophan diplomatic matters
	~~<big>'''Sarcophan Associated Titles</big>~~
	* [[Kruidenkenner Trademaster]]
	* [[High Herbalist of Sybella]]
	* [[Master of the Root and Stem]]
	* [[Master of the Clearing House]]
	* [[Custodian of Ivarsgard Docks]]
	* [[Custodian of the Concordium Dock]]
	* [[Bishop of the Navigators]]

Rafferty: /* Silent Temple */

2025-06-09T13:07:16Z

Silent Temple

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:07, 9 June 2025
Line 69:		Line 69:
	'''OOC Note:''' If anyone did send a winged messenger to Aaven Beekhof during the Winter Solstice, any reply should be included in your character pack. If there is no letter, please bring that to the attention of a referee.		'''OOC Note:''' If anyone did send a winged messenger to Aaven Beekhof during the Winter Solstice, any reply should be included in your character pack. If there is no letter, please bring that to the attention of a referee.
	===Silent Temple===		===Silent Temple===
	{{~~WingedMessenger~~\|~~address~~=~~Missives pertinent to the building of the Silent Manse on the Alivetti Estates can be directed to ''Poortwachter Farber, The Jolly Buidelrat Inn, Sarvos''~~}}		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Assembly_Vigilance.png\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>
	* '''The House of Silence have abandoned efforts to purchase further wains of white granite from the Empire'''		* '''The House of Silence have abandoned efforts to purchase further wains of white granite from the Empire'''
	* '''They intend to employ a renowned Imperial artist to decorate the structure'''		* '''They intend to employ a renowned Imperial artist to decorate the structure'''
Line 75:		Line 75:

	Work has already begun on the temple, but it is not proceeding very fast. Observers estimate it will not be completed until shortly before the Autumn Equinox 387YE. Assuming nothing further delays the construction, of course... Once the work is properly underway, the Poortwatchter will presumably be making contact with the artist whose services he has retained, looking forward to getting started on the decoration of the new structure once it is complete.		Work has already begun on the temple, but it is not proceeding very fast. Observers estimate it will not be completed until shortly before the Autumn Equinox 387YE. Assuming nothing further delays the construction, of course... Once the work is properly underway, the Poortwatchter will presumably be making contact with the artist whose services he has retained, looking forward to getting started on the decoration of the new structure once it is complete.
			{{WingedMessenger\|address=Missives pertinent to the building of the Silent Manse on the Alivetti Estates can be directed to ''Poortwachter Farber, The Jolly Buidelrat Inn, Sarvos''}}
	The presence of an actual temple of a foreign religion in Sarvos is obviously a matter for some concern (for all that the land where it is built is equally technically part of the Sarcophan Delves). The priests and [[bishop\|bishops]] of the City of Masks look to the League assembly for guidance. Once complete this temple could be an opportunity for the Poortwatchter to proselytise their religion to those visiting the Alvietti enclave. Very little is actually known about the specific beliefs of the Community of Silence, never mind the details of the [[Sarcophan_Delves#Religion\|Sarcophan religion]] as a whole, which the [[Vigilance\|Vigilant]] of Sarvos find particularly concerning. There are even a few voices who suggest, albeit circuitously, that it might be prudent to make sure work on the temple never completes although doing that without breaking Imperial law in the process might prove challenging. Still, the Synod hasn't always felt the need to abide by the law on such matters.		The presence of an actual temple of a foreign religion in Sarvos is obviously a matter for some concern (for all that the land where it is built is equally technically part of the Sarcophan Delves). The priests and [[bishop\|bishops]] of the City of Masks look to the League assembly for guidance. Once complete this temple could be an opportunity for the Poortwatchter to proselytise their religion to those visiting the Alvietti enclave. Very little is actually known about the specific beliefs of the Community of Silence, never mind the details of the [[Sarcophan_Delves#Religion\|Sarcophan religion]] as a whole, which the [[Vigilance\|Vigilant]] of Sarvos find particularly concerning. There are even a few voices who suggest, albeit circuitously, that it might be prudent to make sure work on the temple never completes although doing that without breaking Imperial law in the process might prove challenging. Still, the Synod hasn't always felt the need to abide by the law on such matters.

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:02, 26 August 2025
Line 24:		Line 24:
	{{Nation\|nation=[[Sarcophan Delves]]\|status=Foreigner\|port=[[Sarcophan_Delves_ports#Sarcophan\|Sarcophan]] and [[Sarcophan_Delves_ports#Betovering\|Betovering]]\|ambassador= Dino i Riqueza of [[the Brass Coast]]}}		{{Nation\|nation=[[Sarcophan Delves]]\|status=Foreigner\|port=[[Sarcophan_Delves_ports#Sarcophan\|Sarcophan]] and [[Sarcophan_Delves_ports#Betovering\|Betovering]]\|ambassador= Dino i Riqueza of [[the Brass Coast]]}}
	==A Sunken Pact==		==A Sunken Pact==
	* '''The ~~Sarcophan~~ wanted to create a new international pact to deal with piracy the way the Liberty Pact has dealt with slavery'''		* '''The Sarcophans wanted to create a new international pact to deal with piracy the way the Liberty Pact has dealt with slavery'''
	* '''The ambassador has pointed out potential conflict with the Liberty Pact, and suggests the agreement would need extensive modification to be appealing to the Senate'''		* '''The ambassador has pointed out potential conflict with the Liberty Pact, and suggests the agreement would need extensive modification to be appealing to the Senate'''
	* '''The ~~Sarcophan at~~ disappointed that the proposed pact has sunk at the first sailing are looking to other options'''		* '''The Sarcophans are disappointed that the proposed pact has sunk at the first sailing and are looking to other options'''
	As a response to the ongoing attacks by [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean]]-funded privateers on ships trading with the Empire, the ~~Sarcophan~~ sought Imperial support for an [[Theory of the crows#A New Pact\|internation agreement]]. The pact, which would have outlawed piracy on the High Seas the same way the [[Liberty Pact]] has outlawed slavery, would require support from all (or at least the majority of) the great powers of the Known World. The Sarcophan have dubbed their treaty the ''Free Seas Pact'' and proposed a number of terms for discussion. The ultimate goal of the Delves was for all the great powers of the world to sign their Free Seas Pact. They designed the terms of the Pact to be compatible with those of the Liberty Pact - as they understood the need to make sure there was no conflict between the two treaties.		As a response to the ongoing attacks by [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean]]-funded privateers on ships trading with the Empire, the Sarcophans sought Imperial support for an [[Theory of the crows#A New Pact\|internation agreement]]. The pact, which would have outlawed piracy on the High Seas the same way the [[Liberty Pact]] has outlawed slavery, would require support from all (or at least the majority of) the great powers of the Known World. The Sarcophan have dubbed their treaty the ''Free Seas Pact'' and proposed a number of terms for discussion. The ultimate goal of the Delves was for all the great powers of the world to sign their Free Seas Pact. They designed the terms of the Pact to be compatible with those of the Liberty Pact - as they understood the need to make sure there was no conflict between the two treaties.

	Johann Van Basten visited Anvil to discuss the matter with the Sarcophan ambassador, in the hope of securing Imperial support before approaching other nations. Unfortunately for the Delves it seems the outcome of the meeting was less than the Delves might have hoped. According to Ambassador Dino, there was a general feeling that while an anti-piracy agreement is good in theory, the current proposal would cause problems with the Liberty Pact. Specifically, the Ambassador felt there was a conflict with the free trade clause of the Liberty Pact, and the Free Seas Pact’s requirement to block trade with those nations responsible for attacking the trading vessels of other nations. The Ambassador suggests that, to pass the [[Imperial Senate]] the Free Seas Pact would need to allow for signatories to debate and agree on specific actions. Unfortunately, that modification would make the pact useless in the view of Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike, as the entire point of the exercise was to create a ratchet that forced the great powers to sign up to outlawing piracy one by one. They believe the changes the Empire were seeking would render the pact impotent, not least because several of the great powers whose support would be needed to make the pact work, hate one another. It seems the Free Seas Pact has foundered, before it has completed its maiden voyage.		Johann Van Basten visited Anvil to discuss the matter with the Sarcophan ambassador, in the hope of securing Imperial support before approaching other nations. Unfortunately for the Delves it seems the outcome of the meeting was less than the Delves might have hoped. According to Ambassador Dino, there was a general feeling that while an anti-piracy agreement is good in theory, the current proposal would cause problems with the Liberty Pact. Specifically, the Ambassador felt there was a conflict with the free trade clause of the Liberty Pact, and the Free Seas Pact’s requirement to block trade with those nations responsible for attacking the trading vessels of other nations. The Ambassador suggests that, to pass the [[Imperial Senate]] the Free Seas Pact would need to allow for signatories to debate and agree on specific actions. Unfortunately, that modification would make the pact useless in the view of Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike, as the entire point of the exercise was to create a ratchet that forced the great powers to sign up to outlawing piracy one by one. They believe the changes the Empire were seeking would render the pact impotent, not least because several of the great powers whose support would be needed to make the pact work, hate one another. It seems the Free Seas Pact has foundered, before it has completed its maiden voyage.
Line 44:		Line 44:
	The [[Steel Fist]] will not be affected at this time; the benefits the entire Sarcophan nation gain from the agreement that were bought with the regular provision of [[ilium]] from the waters of the [[The_seven_seas#Sea_of_Teeth\|Sea of Teeth]] are substantial enough that the bedelaar huisbaas themselves are prepared to meet the costs for protecting the ship that delivers the star metal.		The [[Steel Fist]] will not be affected at this time; the benefits the entire Sarcophan nation gain from the agreement that were bought with the regular provision of [[ilium]] from the waters of the [[The_seven_seas#Sea_of_Teeth\|Sea of Teeth]] are substantial enough that the bedelaar huisbaas themselves are prepared to meet the costs for protecting the ship that delivers the star metal.
	===Bears Under Sail===		===Bears Under Sail===
	* '''The Senate has approved the redesign and renaming of the Pallas Docks, allowing the deBruin family to import Sarcophan ~~Weirwood~~'''		* '''The Senate has approved the redesign and renaming of the Pallas Docks, allowing the deBruin family to import Sarcophan weirwood'''
	* '''The martial Debruin family are not concerned about pirates and will not be increasing their prices'''		* '''The martial Debruin family are not concerned about pirates and will not be increasing their prices'''
	* '''Marta Kotova Novikova now holds the title ''Prime Factor of the deBruin Docks'''''		* '''Marta Kotova Novikova now holds the title ''Prime Factor of the deBruin Docks'''''