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Twiggy at 16:15, 23 February 2026

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	When they talk to the Freeborn inhabitants of Segura about these matters, it is clear that some of them share their concerns. Their neighbours are not slow to relate that the Brass Coast has been instrumental in banning slavery in the Empire not once... but twice. The Islanders know the stories of the founding of the Empire but they were previously unaware of the recent history of the Empire - and the role played by [[Emperor Ahraz]] in ending the orc rebellion and extending emancipation to all inhabitants of the Empire - not just the humans.		When they talk to the Freeborn inhabitants of Segura about these matters, it is clear that some of them share their concerns. Their neighbours are not slow to relate that the Brass Coast has been instrumental in banning slavery in the Empire not once... but twice. The Islanders know the stories of the founding of the Empire but they were previously unaware of the recent history of the Empire - and the role played by [[Emperor Ahraz]] in ending the orc rebellion and extending emancipation to all inhabitants of the Empire - not just the humans.

	In fact ''Idailio i López i Guerra'', a rather bookish and well-read ~~Sutanir~~ notes that according to the accounts of past life visions published by '''Livia of the Celestial Cascade''' and '''Rodric Worldscribe''', '''Elka Gremani''' had a vision of encountering a young Freeborn youth called Ahraz who had been found guilty of breaking the law by freeing a pair of orc slaves. It's clear that the individual in the vision was already determined to free what slaves he could. It's a little fanciful to imagine that this vision was of a young [[Emperor Ahraz]] - but you can't prove it wasn't, and Ahraz was not exactly a common name sixty years ago... It would certainly cast the events of the rebellion and the Emperors negotiation with Thrace and the rebels in a very different light if Ahraz had been intent on emancipation all along.		In fact ''Idailio i López i Guerra'', a rather bookish and well-read sutannir notes that according to the accounts of past life visions published by '''Livia of the Celestial Cascade''' and '''Rodric Worldscribe''', '''Elka Gremani''' had a vision of encountering a young Freeborn youth called Ahraz who had been found guilty of breaking the law by freeing a pair of orc slaves. It's clear that the individual in the vision was already determined to free what slaves he could. It's a little fanciful to imagine that this vision was of a young [[Emperor Ahraz]] - but you can't prove it wasn't, and Ahraz was not exactly a common name sixty years ago... It would certainly cast the events of the rebellion and the Emperors negotiation with Thrace and the rebels in a very different light if Ahraz had been intent on emancipation all along.

	Even if that were true, ~~Empeor~~ Ahraz is just one figure in Freeborn history. However what can't be denied is that slaves are just about the ''only'' thing that the Freeborn [[The_Brass_Coast_economic_interests#Overview\|are known to never buy or sell]]. In the Brass Coast you can put a price on almost anything, except ''that''. Many Freeborn are intensely proud of their reputation as a people who do not hold with slavery and who take no part in the trade even when overseas. Normally they would put the words of their own assembly before any other, but the words of the Pride Assembly resonate so much more that people are openly questioning what is to be done.		Even if that were true, Emperor Ahraz is just one figure in Freeborn history. However what can't be denied is that slaves are just about the ''only'' thing that the Freeborn [[The_Brass_Coast_economic_interests#Overview\|are known to never buy or sell]]. In the Brass Coast you can put a price on almost anything, except ''that''. Many Freeborn are intensely proud of their reputation as a people who do not hold with slavery and who take no part in the trade even when overseas. Normally they would put the words of their own assembly before any other, but the words of the Pride Assembly resonate so much more that people are openly questioning what is to be done.

	<div style="float:right;"><quote by="The Virtue of Prosperity">No one knows what the morrow holds</quote></div>		<div style="float:right;"><quote by="The Virtue of Prosperity">No one knows what the morrow holds</quote></div>

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

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The brutal attack by the Iron Confederacy carried out against the Suranni rebels who were sheltering in Feroz has caused significant concern across the Brass Coast. Initially these concerns were expressed by the Zemress Islanders, the descendants of the Freeborn paragon [[Zemress]] who were rescued by the Empire and have chosen to settle in [[Segura]]. But in the face of two competing mandates issued by the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]], interest in the issue is beginning to spread and more and more Freeborn are questioning the situation.		The brutal attack by the Iron Confederacy carried out against the Suranni rebels who were sheltering in Feroz has caused significant concern across the Brass Coast. Initially these concerns were expressed by the Zemress Islanders, the descendants of the Freeborn paragon [[Zemress]] who were rescued by the Empire and have chosen to settle in [[Segura]]. But in the face of two competing mandates issued by the [[Synod]], interest in the issue is beginning to spread and more and more Freeborn are questioning the situation.
	<div style="float:right;"><quote by="The Virtue of Prosperity">Strive, toil, and claim the just rewards of your labours.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right;"><quote by="The Virtue of Prosperity">Strive, toil, and claim the just rewards of your labours.</quote></div>

Twiggy at 15:09, 21 August 2025

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	The civil service advice that if this mandate were passed by the [[Assembly#The National Assmeblies\|Freeborn National Assembly]] or by the [[Assembly#The Virtue Assemblies\|Pride Assembly]] then it would have an immediate impact on the Freeborn populace across the entire Brass Coast. As a result the population would not wait for further guidance, but would instead reach out immediately to aid and protect any slaves who came across the border. It is impossible to be certain on the full effects, but by way of example, if such a mandate had been in place recently, then the population would have formed up to try and fight off the Duke of Kalino and his forces when they attacked the slaves camp.		The civil service advice that if this mandate were passed by the [[Assembly#The National Assmeblies\|Freeborn National Assembly]] or by the [[Assembly#The Virtue Assemblies\|Pride Assembly]] then it would have an immediate impact on the Freeborn populace across the entire Brass Coast. As a result the population would not wait for further guidance, but would instead reach out immediately to aid and protect any slaves who came across the border. It is impossible to be certain on the full effects, but by way of example, if such a mandate had been in place recently, then the population would have formed up to try and fight off the Duke of Kalino and his forces when they attacked the slaves camp.

	Alternatively the [[Assembly#The General Assembly\|General Assembly]] or the [[Assembly#The Assembly of the Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]] could pass a similar worded mandate (replacing "Brass Coast" with "Empire") ~~authorizing~~ a priest to use 150 doses of [[liao]] to take the message to every nation in the Empire.		Alternatively the [[Assembly#The General Assembly\|General Assembly]] or the [[Assembly#The Assembly of the Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]] could pass a similar worded mandate (replacing "Brass Coast" with "Empire") authorising a priest to use 150 doses of [[liao]] to take the message to every nation in the Empire.

Twiggy at 01:10, 18 July 2025

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	So then - in future why wait for Senate to speak? It takes half a year for the Synod to pass a statement and a mandate. Too long! What does it mean to be Freeborn? The Freeborn philosophy is that society is best served when every individual is responsible for themselves and to themselves. So then - let no-one wait for orders - let the Coast take up arms in defence of freedom whenever it is needed.		So then - in future why wait for Senate to speak? It takes half a year for the Synod to pass a statement and a mandate. Too long! What does it mean to be Freeborn? The Freeborn philosophy is that society is best served when every individual is responsible for themselves and to themselves. So then - let no-one wait for orders - let the Coast take up arms in defence of freedom whenever it is needed.

	<quote by="Synod Mandate">The institution of slavery is a dark stain on the soul that will never wash clean. Every citizen should take up arms in ~~defense~~ of those who fight against slavery against any who threaten it. We send XX with 50 doses of liao to tell every citizen of the Brass Coast to reach out to help those who have been enslaved - all that is worthwhile is shared with those who deserve it.</quote>		<quote by="Synod Mandate">The institution of slavery is a dark stain on the soul that will never wash clean. Every citizen should take up arms in defence of those who fight against slavery against any who threaten it. We send XX with 50 doses of liao to tell every citizen of the Brass Coast to reach out to help those who have been enslaved - all that is worthwhile is shared with those who deserve it.</quote>

	The civil service advice that if this mandate were passed by the [[Assembly#The National Assmeblies\|Freeborn National Assembly]] or by the [[Assembly#The Virtue Assemblies\|Pride Assembly]] then it would have an immediate impact on the Freeborn populace across the entire Brass Coast. As a result the population would not wait for further guidance, but would instead reach out immediately to aid and protect any slaves who came across the border. It is impossible to be certain on the full effects, but by way of example, if such a mandate had been in place recently, then the population would have formed up to try and fight off the Duke of Kalino and his forces when they attacked the slaves camp.		The civil service advice that if this mandate were passed by the [[Assembly#The National Assmeblies\|Freeborn National Assembly]] or by the [[Assembly#The Virtue Assemblies\|Pride Assembly]] then it would have an immediate impact on the Freeborn populace across the entire Brass Coast. As a result the population would not wait for further guidance, but would instead reach out immediately to aid and protect any slaves who came across the border. It is impossible to be certain on the full effects, but by way of example, if such a mandate had been in place recently, then the population would have formed up to try and fight off the Duke of Kalino and his forces when they attacked the slaves camp.

	Alternatively the [[Assembly#The General Assembly\|General Assembly]] or the [[Assembly#The Assembly of the Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]] could pass a similar worded mandate (replacing "Brass Coast" with "Empire") authorizing a priest to use 150 doses of [[liao]] to take the message to every nation in the Empire.		Alternatively the [[Assembly#The General Assembly\|General Assembly]] or the [[Assembly#The Assembly of the Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]] could pass a similar worded mandate (replacing "Brass Coast" with "Empire") authorizing a priest to use 150 doses of [[liao]] to take the message to every nation in the Empire.

RichardRaynor at 16:24, 22 January 2022

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:382YE]][[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:382YE Summer]][[Category:Recent History]]
	<ic>"And then do you know what the boy did?"		<ic>"And then do you know what the boy did?"

GuiltyConscience: /* Zemress */

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Zemress

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	==Zemress==		==Zemress==
	The ~~Surrani~~ have all been dragged in chains back to the Iron Confederacy. There is no point now crying over torn sails - what is vital now is to do as the Pride Assembly encourages and make sure that something like this never happens again.		The Suranni have all been dragged in chains back to the Iron Confederacy. There is no point now crying over torn sails - what is vital now is to do as the Pride Assembly encourages and make sure that something like this never happens again.

	Zemress, the great paragon of Prosperity, did not just teach the importance of hard work and investment - she also believed passionately in the importance of taking-up of arms to defend what is yours. Working with their neighbours, the Islanders formulate a plan that they believe would make Zemress proud. The Assembly of Nine passed a statement of principle encouraging people to reach out to the ~~Surrani~~ slaves, but their camp was wiped out before anyone had a chance to act on that. If there was any other offer of help for the slaves made by the Senate or the Synod, the Islanders are unaware of it.		Zemress, the great paragon of Prosperity, did not just teach the importance of hard work and investment - she also believed passionately in the importance of taking-up of arms to defend what is yours. Working with their neighbours, the Islanders formulate a plan that they believe would make Zemress proud. The Assembly of Nine passed a statement of principle encouraging people to reach out to the Suranni slaves, but their camp was wiped out before anyone had a chance to act on that. If there was any other offer of help for the slaves made by the Senate or the Synod, the Islanders are unaware of it.

	So then - in future why wait for Senate to speak? It takes half a year for the Synod to pass a statement and a mandate. Too long! What does it mean to be Freeborn? The Freeborn philosophy is that society is best served when every individual is responsible for themselves and to themselves. So then - let no-one wait for orders - let the Coast take up arms in defence of freedom whenever it is needed.		So then - in future why wait for Senate to speak? It takes half a year for the Synod to pass a statement and a mandate. Too long! What does it mean to be Freeborn? The Freeborn philosophy is that society is best served when every individual is responsible for themselves and to themselves. So then - let no-one wait for orders - let the Coast take up arms in defence of freedom whenever it is needed.

Rafferty at 16:06, 1 November 2018

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:382YE]][[Category:Recent History~~]][[Category: Summer Solstice 382YE~~]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:382YE]][[Category:Recent History]]
	<ic>"And then do you know what the boy did?"		<ic>"And then do you know what the boy did?"

Rafferty: /* Zemress */

2018-07-24T19:39:08Z

Zemress

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	The civil service advice that if this mandate were passed by the [[Assembly#The National Assmeblies\|Freeborn National Assembly]] or by the [[Assembly#The Virtue Assemblies\|Pride Assembly]] then it would have an immediate impact on the Freeborn populace across the entire Brass Coast. As a result the population would not wait for further guidance, but would instead reach out immediately to aid and protect any slaves who came across the border. It is impossible to be certain on the full effects, but by way of example, if such a mandate had been in place recently, then the population would have formed up to try and fight off the Duke of Kalino and his forces when they attacked the slaves camp.		The civil service advice that if this mandate were passed by the [[Assembly#The National Assmeblies\|Freeborn National Assembly]] or by the [[Assembly#The Virtue Assemblies\|Pride Assembly]] then it would have an immediate impact on the Freeborn populace across the entire Brass Coast. As a result the population would not wait for further guidance, but would instead reach out immediately to aid and protect any slaves who came across the border. It is impossible to be certain on the full effects, but by way of example, if such a mandate had been in place recently, then the population would have formed up to try and fight off the Duke of Kalino and his forces when they attacked the slaves camp.

	Alternatively the [[Assembly#The General Assembly\|General Assembly]] or the [[Assembly#The Assembly of the Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]] could pass a similar worded mandate authorizing a priest to use 150 doses of [[liao]] to take the message to every nation in the Empire.		Alternatively the [[Assembly#The General Assembly\|General Assembly]] or the [[Assembly#The Assembly of the Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]] could pass a similar worded mandate (replacing "Brass Coast" with "Empire") authorizing a priest to use 150 doses of [[liao]] to take the message to every nation in the Empire.

Rafferty: /* Zemress */

2018-07-20T16:34:51Z

Zemress

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	<quote by="Synod Mandate">The institution of slavery is a dark stain on the soul that will never wash clean. Every citizen should take up arms in defense of those who fight against slavery against any who threaten it. We send XX with 50 doses of liao to tell every citizen of the Brass Coast to reach out to help those who have been enslaved - all that is worthwhile is shared with those who deserve it.</quote>		<quote by="Synod Mandate">The institution of slavery is a dark stain on the soul that will never wash clean. Every citizen should take up arms in defense of those who fight against slavery against any who threaten it. We send XX with 50 doses of liao to tell every citizen of the Brass Coast to reach out to help those who have been enslaved - all that is worthwhile is shared with those who deserve it.</quote>

	The civil service advice that if this mandate were passed by the Freeborn National Assembly or by the Pride Assembly then it would have an immediate impact on the Freeborn populace across the entire Brass Coast. As a result the population would not wait for further guidance, but would instead reach out immediately to aid and protect any slaves who came across the border. It is impossible to be certain on the full effects, but by way of example, if such a mandate had been in place recently, then the population would have formed up to try and fight off the Duke of Kalino and his forces when they attacked the slaves camp.		The civil service advice that if this mandate were passed by the [[Assembly#The National Assmeblies\|Freeborn National Assembly]] or by the [[Assembly#The Virtue Assemblies\|Pride Assembly]] then it would have an immediate impact on the Freeborn populace across the entire Brass Coast. As a result the population would not wait for further guidance, but would instead reach out immediately to aid and protect any slaves who came across the border. It is impossible to be certain on the full effects, but by way of example, if such a mandate had been in place recently, then the population would have formed up to try and fight off the Duke of Kalino and his forces when they attacked the slaves camp.

	Alternatively the [[Assembly#The General Assembly\|General Assembly]] or the [[Assembly#The Assembly of the Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]] could pass a similar worded mandate authorizing a priest to use 150 doses of [[liao]] to take the message to every nation in the Empire.		Alternatively the [[Assembly#The General Assembly\|General Assembly]] or the [[Assembly#The Assembly of the Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]] could pass a similar worded mandate authorizing a priest to use 150 doses of [[liao]] to take the message to every nation in the Empire.

Rafferty: /* Zemress */

2018-07-20T16:34:14Z

Zemress

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	The civil service advice that if this mandate were passed by the Freeborn National Assembly or by the Pride Assembly then it would have an immediate impact on the Freeborn populace across the entire Brass Coast. As a result the population would not wait for further guidance, but would instead reach out immediately to aid and protect any slaves who came across the border. It is impossible to be certain on the full effects, but by way of example, if such a mandate had been in place recently, then the population would have formed up to try and fight off the Duke of Kalino and his forces when they attacked the slaves camp.		The civil service advice that if this mandate were passed by the Freeborn National Assembly or by the Pride Assembly then it would have an immediate impact on the Freeborn populace across the entire Brass Coast. As a result the population would not wait for further guidance, but would instead reach out immediately to aid and protect any slaves who came across the border. It is impossible to be certain on the full effects, but by way of example, if such a mandate had been in place recently, then the population would have formed up to try and fight off the Duke of Kalino and his forces when they attacked the slaves camp.

	Alternatively the General Assembly or the Assembly of the Nine could pass a similar worded mandate authorizing a priest to use 150 doses of liao to take the message to every nation in the Empire.		Alternatively the [[Assembly#The General Assembly\|General Assembly]] or the [[Assembly#The Assembly of the Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]] could pass a similar worded mandate authorizing a priest to use 150 doses of [[liao]] to take the message to every nation in the Empire.