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Twiggy at 15:41, 19 March 2026

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	We get a lot of questions about camping at events and whether to camp in or out of character. There’s pros and cons to doing each and I’ve compiled a list about it to help people make the choice that suits them for events.		We get a lot of questions about camping at events and whether to camp in or out of character. There’s pros and cons to doing each and I’ve compiled a list about it to help people make the choice that suits them for events.

	Camping at Empire is split between several fields. Anvil itself is split across two main fields.. These fields are in character and people camp in them according to the nation they are in. Each nation has a camp planner who organises and supervises camping in these areas. Space is limited and they do a fantastic job in trying to fit everyone into the space they have available. If you want to camp in your nation camp it is important to make the camp planner aware of your requirements so they can add you to the camp plan and then make sure you’re in the correct area when you pitch your tent on site. The camp planners coordinate through Facebook and most nation groups have a pinned post at the top for this. If not a shout out on the board will get you directed to the correct person.		Camping at Empire is split between several fields. Anvil itself is split across two main fields. These fields are in character and people camp in them according to the nation they are in. Each nation has a camp planner who organises and supervises camping in these areas. Space is limited and they do a fantastic job in trying to fit everyone into the space they have available. If you want to camp in your nation camp it is important to make the camp planner aware of your requirements so they can add you to the camp plan and then make sure you’re in the correct area when you pitch your tent on site. The camp planners coordinate through Facebook and most nation groups have a pinned post at the top for this. If not a shout out on the board will get you directed to the correct person.

	There are also two out of character camps and another for crew. There is an area for accessible camping. Before the event a site plan comes out which has all this marked on it. This is linked from the side bar on the wiki.		There are also two out of character camps and another for crew. There is an area for accessible camping. Before the event a site plan comes out which has all this marked on it. This is linked from the side bar on the wiki.

Twiggy at 20:20, 14 March 2026

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Twiggy at 02:00, 22 January 2026

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	* [[Congregation]] - you can choose to sell some of the [[liao]] you produce. You can automatically sell liao for (currently) 18 rings a dose if you want some cash for some reason. If you want all your tasty, tasty liao you don't need to worry about downtime.		* [[Congregation]] - you can choose to sell some of the [[liao]] you produce. You can automatically sell liao for (currently) 18 rings a dose if you want some cash for some reason. If you want all your tasty, tasty liao you don't need to worry about downtime.
	* [[Fleet]] - If you leave your fleet to its own devices, it will engage in [[Fleet#Take_Independent_Action\|privateering]] and produce you a chunk of resources of a random type. However, you have another option - you can send your fleet to [[Fleet#Trade\|trade]] with a foreign port. Each foreign port provides different income; selecting ports from the drop down automatically calculates what your income will be.		* [[Fleet]] - If you leave your fleet to its own devices, it will engage in [[Fleet#Take_Independent_Action\|privateering]] and produce you a chunk of resources of a random type. However, you have another option - you can send your fleet to [[Fleet#Trade\|trade]] with a foreign port. Each foreign port provides different income; selecting ports from the drop down automatically calculates what your income will be.
	* [[Military unit]] - If you leave a military unit to its own devices it will engage in [[Military_unit#Take_Independent_Action\|paid work]], producing a chunk of resources of a random type. As with a fleet though you have more options - you can choose to assign your military unit to [[Military_unit#Supporting_an_Army\|support an Imperial army]], [[Military_unit#Defending_a_Fortification\|defend a fortification]], or [[Military_unit#Assisting_a_Special_Project\|assist a special project]] such as a [[spy network]]. By assigning a military unit to an [[Imperial army]], you can browse the orders the [[general]] has issued, Depending on what you support, you may or may not get shares of the [[Military_unit#Imperial_Guerdon\|Imperial Guerdon]] - only some armies provide an income when supported by military units as determined by the [[Quartermaster General of the Imperial Armies]] each event.		* [[Military unit]] - If you leave a military unit to its own devices it will engage in [[Military_unit#Take_Independent_Action\|paid work]], producing a chunk of resources of a random type. As with a fleet though you have more options - you can choose to assign your military unit to [[Military_unit#Supporting_an_Army\|support an Imperial army]], [[Military_unit#Defending_a_Fortification\|defend a fortification]], or [[Military_unit#Assisting_a_Special_Project\|assist a special project]] such as a [[spy network]]. By assigning a military unit to an [[Army\|Imperial army]], you can browse the orders the [[general]] has issued, Depending on what you support, you may or may not get shares of the [[Military_unit#Imperial_Guerdon\|Imperial Guerdon]] - only some armies provide an income when supported by military units as determined by the [[Quartermaster General of the Imperial Armies]] each event.

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

2026-01-16T09:38:24Z

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	Firstly, who are the diplomatic corps? The diplomatic corps is an unofficial term that has become the default to refer to the people occupying the positions that directly related to foreign relations. It is comprised of all the ambassadors, the imperial consul and chaplain consular (maybe the voice of liberty too but that position is still fairly new). We currently have ten ambassadors [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]], [[Axos]], [[Bay_of_Catazar#The_Broken_Shore_and_Attar\|the Broken Shore]] (the [[Grendel]]), the [[Commonwealth]], [[Faraden]], the [[Iron Confederacy]], [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]], [[Otkodov]] (the [[Thule]]), the [[Sarcophan Delves]] and the [[Sumaah Republic]]. Other positions are affected by foreign relations, notably several ministries, such as the [[Quaymaster of the Black Sails]] and the [[Overseer of the Cavabianca Dock]], though, in my experience, the holders of these positions rarely directly participate in foreign diplomacy.		Firstly, who are the diplomatic corps? The diplomatic corps is an unofficial term that has become the default to refer to the people occupying the positions that directly related to foreign relations. It is comprised of all the ambassadors, the imperial consul and chaplain consular (maybe the voice of liberty too but that position is still fairly new). We currently have ten ambassadors [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]], [[Axos]], [[Bay_of_Catazar#The_Broken_Shore_and_Attar\|the Broken Shore]] (the [[Grendel]]), the [[Commonwealth]], [[Faraden]], the [[Iron Confederacy]], [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]], [[Otkodov]] (the [[Thule]]), the [[Sarcophan Delves]] and the [[Sumaah Republic]]. Other positions are affected by foreign relations, notably several ministries, such as the [[Quaymaster of the Black Sails]] and the [[Overseer of the Cavabianca Dock]], though, in my experience, the holders of these positions rarely directly participate in foreign diplomacy.

	I'll quickly talk briefly about the [[Imperial Consul\|Consul]] and the [[Imperial Chaplain Consular\|Chaplain]] here, as the rest of this post will try to focus on specifically the ambassadors positions. I have no first-hand experience playing these positions but I will detail what I know. The Chaplain is unique in that it is the only member of the diplomatic corps appointed through the [[~~Synod\|~~Synod]], rather than the [[Senate]]. The Chaplain acts almost like the confessor to the diplomatic corps and offers guidance to the ambassadors. They also have the power to call to Inquisition on an ambassador once per event. They're also expected to learn about foreign religions. The consul acts almost as the Senatorial counterpart to the Chaplain. They engage with the other ambassadors so that they may present any diplomatic issues to the Senate. They also act as an ambassador to any nation with which the Empire doesn't have an ambassador to. This can be to large, prominent nations such as the Jotun or Druj as well as to numerous, smaller, more obscure nations.		I'll quickly talk briefly about the [[Imperial Consul\|Consul]] and the [[Imperial Chaplain Consular\|Chaplain]] here, as the rest of this post will try to focus on specifically the ambassadors positions. I have no first-hand experience playing these positions but I will detail what I know. The Chaplain is unique in that it is the only member of the diplomatic corps appointed through the [[Synod]], rather than the [[Senate]]. The Chaplain acts almost like the confessor to the diplomatic corps and offers guidance to the ambassadors. They also have the power to call to Inquisition on an ambassador once per event. They're also expected to learn about foreign religions. The consul acts almost as the Senatorial counterpart to the Chaplain. They engage with the other ambassadors so that they may present any diplomatic issues to the Senate. They also act as an ambassador to any nation with which the Empire doesn't have an ambassador to. This can be to large, prominent nations such as the Jotun or Druj as well as to numerous, smaller, more obscure nations.

	What do ambassadors do? Strictly speaking, ambassadors have a small set of powers that allow them to develop relations with a foreign nation. The most foundational power an ambassador has is that they receive a [[Ambassador#Briefing\|seasonal report]] on the current issues relating to the specific foreign nation. A report for each nation is given to the corresponding ambassador and it details opportunities made possible to the Empire, and other ongoing affairs. These reports are given exclusively to the ambassadors, and nor are they made public or put on the wiki.		What do ambassadors do? Strictly speaking, ambassadors have a small set of powers that allow them to develop relations with a foreign nation. The most foundational power an ambassador has is that they receive a [[Ambassador#Briefing\|seasonal report]] on the current issues relating to the specific foreign nation. A report for each nation is given to the corresponding ambassador and it details opportunities made possible to the Empire, and other ongoing affairs. These reports are given exclusively to the ambassadors, and nor are they made public or put on the wiki.

Matt: Text replacement - "Bourse" to "Bourse"

2026-01-16T09:36:57Z

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	==Talking about the Bourse==		==Talking about the Bourse==
	* ''Matt Heath has had a lot of experience of Empire's economic game, both as an egregore and as a player in Highguard. He's written some of thoughts arising from his observations about how the [[Bourse]] operates that might be of interest. (05/05/2022)''		* ''Matt Heath has had a lot of experience of Empire's economic game, both as an egregore and as a player in Highguard. He's written some of thoughts arising from his observations about how the [[Bourse]] operates that might be of interest. (05/05/2022)''
	The [[~~Bourse\|~~Bourse]] is but one aspect of the Empire economic game and largely, but not entirely, functions on the scale of commodity trading. It is not a stock market and couldn't be without significantly more Profound Decisions created narrative infrastructure and I don't think that will provide what you might think it would.		The [[Bourse]] is but one aspect of the Empire economic game and largely, but not entirely, functions on the scale of commodity trading. It is not a stock market and couldn't be without significantly more Profound Decisions created narrative infrastructure and I don't think that will provide what you might think it would.

	Currently the Bourse [[Auction_of_the_Seats\|seat auction]], the part of the Bourse that captures headlines and drives senate spending, generally has more cartels/investment groups than there are seats at any single election. This has led to an upward price pressure generally until the one seat auction where less bidders were present than seats - and caused a massive issue for the [[Senate]]. Because the funds from the seat auction feed the Senate there is a continually cycle present there, but it is more complicated than that really. No one buys a seat without an expectation of return on investment and that means a layer of margin that gets applied to the purchase price. Because of how some investment groups work they add a further inflationary price as they resolve out part wain shares or other commitments required by their consortium (ie the Highguard [[benefactor\|Benefactors]] pay a wage to the seat holder). So it looks like the Imperial bourse seats should be stuck in a continually rapid inflationary cycle....		Currently the Bourse [[Auction_of_the_Seats\|seat auction]], the part of the Bourse that captures headlines and drives senate spending, generally has more cartels/investment groups than there are seats at any single election. This has led to an upward price pressure generally until the one seat auction where less bidders were present than seats - and caused a massive issue for the [[Senate]]. Because the funds from the seat auction feed the Senate there is a continually cycle present there, but it is more complicated than that really. No one buys a seat without an expectation of return on investment and that means a layer of margin that gets applied to the purchase price. Because of how some investment groups work they add a further inflationary price as they resolve out part wain shares or other commitments required by their consortium (ie the Highguard [[benefactor\|Benefactors]] pay a wage to the seat holder). So it looks like the Imperial bourse seats should be stuck in a continually rapid inflationary cycle....

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

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	The [[Bourse\|Bourse]] is but one aspect of the Empire economic game and largely, but not entirely, functions on the scale of commodity trading. It is not a stock market and couldn't be without significantly more Profound Decisions created narrative infrastructure and I don't think that will provide what you might think it would.		The [[Bourse\|Bourse]] is but one aspect of the Empire economic game and largely, but not entirely, functions on the scale of commodity trading. It is not a stock market and couldn't be without significantly more Profound Decisions created narrative infrastructure and I don't think that will provide what you might think it would.

	Currently the Bourse [[Auction_of_the_Seats\|seat auction]], the part of the Bourse that captures headlines and drives senate spending, generally has more cartels/investment groups than there are seats at any single election. This has led to an upward price pressure generally until the one seat auction where less bidders were present than seats - and caused a massive issue for the [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]]. Because the funds from the seat auction feed the Senate there is a continually cycle present there, but it is more complicated than that really. No one buys a seat without an expectation of return on investment and that means a layer of margin that gets applied to the purchase price. Because of how some investment groups work they add a further inflationary price as they resolve out part wain shares or other commitments required by their consortium (ie the Highguard [[benefactor\|Benefactors]] pay a wage to the seat holder). So it looks like the Imperial bourse seats should be stuck in a continually rapid inflationary cycle....		Currently the Bourse [[Auction_of_the_Seats\|seat auction]], the part of the Bourse that captures headlines and drives senate spending, generally has more cartels/investment groups than there are seats at any single election. This has led to an upward price pressure generally until the one seat auction where less bidders were present than seats - and caused a massive issue for the [[Senate]]. Because the funds from the seat auction feed the Senate there is a continually cycle present there, but it is more complicated than that really. No one buys a seat without an expectation of return on investment and that means a layer of margin that gets applied to the purchase price. Because of how some investment groups work they add a further inflationary price as they resolve out part wain shares or other commitments required by their consortium (ie the Highguard [[benefactor\|Benefactors]] pay a wage to the seat holder). So it looks like the Imperial bourse seats should be stuck in a continually rapid inflationary cycle....

	Ah but! National Bourse seats. While these are not present for every nation enough do have them that they need to be considered part of the mix. These seats are generally elected by the "well worn path" of election nationally, or by a specific character resource choice. So this is politics. Much more directly than the Imperial seat auctions. Because of this these wains generally enter the Empire's economy without the kinds of costs applied that the Imperial Seats carry. They create space for cheap wains, for national or imperial projects or for someone to make an absolute killing if they decide to go heavy on the cash sales. There are groups out there that have leveraged the holding of national bourse seat holdings for a year or so to advance their personal resources - which in some cases supports further election planning.		Ah but! National Bourse seats. While these are not present for every nation enough do have them that they need to be considered part of the mix. These seats are generally elected by the "well worn path" of election nationally, or by a specific character resource choice. So this is politics. Much more directly than the Imperial seat auctions. Because of this these wains generally enter the Empire's economy without the kinds of costs applied that the Imperial Seats carry. They create space for cheap wains, for national or imperial projects or for someone to make an absolute killing if they decide to go heavy on the cash sales. There are groups out there that have leveraged the holding of national bourse seat holdings for a year or so to advance their personal resources - which in some cases supports further election planning.
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	Firstly, who are the diplomatic corps? The diplomatic corps is an unofficial term that has become the default to refer to the people occupying the positions that directly related to foreign relations. It is comprised of all the ambassadors, the imperial consul and chaplain consular (maybe the voice of liberty too but that position is still fairly new). We currently have ten ambassadors [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]], [[Axos]], [[Bay_of_Catazar#The_Broken_Shore_and_Attar\|the Broken Shore]] (the [[Grendel]]), the [[Commonwealth]], [[Faraden]], the [[Iron Confederacy]], [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]], [[Otkodov]] (the [[Thule]]), the [[Sarcophan Delves]] and the [[Sumaah Republic]]. Other positions are affected by foreign relations, notably several ministries, such as the [[Quaymaster of the Black Sails]] and the [[Overseer of the Cavabianca Dock]], though, in my experience, the holders of these positions rarely directly participate in foreign diplomacy.		Firstly, who are the diplomatic corps? The diplomatic corps is an unofficial term that has become the default to refer to the people occupying the positions that directly related to foreign relations. It is comprised of all the ambassadors, the imperial consul and chaplain consular (maybe the voice of liberty too but that position is still fairly new). We currently have ten ambassadors [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]], [[Axos]], [[Bay_of_Catazar#The_Broken_Shore_and_Attar\|the Broken Shore]] (the [[Grendel]]), the [[Commonwealth]], [[Faraden]], the [[Iron Confederacy]], [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]], [[Otkodov]] (the [[Thule]]), the [[Sarcophan Delves]] and the [[Sumaah Republic]]. Other positions are affected by foreign relations, notably several ministries, such as the [[Quaymaster of the Black Sails]] and the [[Overseer of the Cavabianca Dock]], though, in my experience, the holders of these positions rarely directly participate in foreign diplomacy.

	I'll quickly talk briefly about the [[Imperial Consul\|Consul]] and the [[Imperial Chaplain Consular\|Chaplain]] here, as the rest of this post will try to focus on specifically the ambassadors positions. I have no first-hand experience playing these positions but I will detail what I know. The Chaplain is unique in that it is the only member of the diplomatic corps appointed through the [[Synod\|Synod]], rather than the [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]]. The Chaplain acts almost like the confessor to the diplomatic corps and offers guidance to the ambassadors. They also have the power to call to Inquisition on an ambassador once per event. They're also expected to learn about foreign religions. The consul acts almost as the Senatorial counterpart to the Chaplain. They engage with the other ambassadors so that they may present any diplomatic issues to the Senate. They also act as an ambassador to any nation with which the Empire doesn't have an ambassador to. This can be to large, prominent nations such as the Jotun or Druj as well as to numerous, smaller, more obscure nations.		I'll quickly talk briefly about the [[Imperial Consul\|Consul]] and the [[Imperial Chaplain Consular\|Chaplain]] here, as the rest of this post will try to focus on specifically the ambassadors positions. I have no first-hand experience playing these positions but I will detail what I know. The Chaplain is unique in that it is the only member of the diplomatic corps appointed through the [[Synod\|Synod]], rather than the [[Senate]]. The Chaplain acts almost like the confessor to the diplomatic corps and offers guidance to the ambassadors. They also have the power to call to Inquisition on an ambassador once per event. They're also expected to learn about foreign religions. The consul acts almost as the Senatorial counterpart to the Chaplain. They engage with the other ambassadors so that they may present any diplomatic issues to the Senate. They also act as an ambassador to any nation with which the Empire doesn't have an ambassador to. This can be to large, prominent nations such as the Jotun or Druj as well as to numerous, smaller, more obscure nations.

	What do ambassadors do? Strictly speaking, ambassadors have a small set of powers that allow them to develop relations with a foreign nation. The most foundational power an ambassador has is that they receive a [[Ambassador#Briefing\|seasonal report]] on the current issues relating to the specific foreign nation. A report for each nation is given to the corresponding ambassador and it details opportunities made possible to the Empire, and other ongoing affairs. These reports are given exclusively to the ambassadors, and nor are they made public or put on the wiki.		What do ambassadors do? Strictly speaking, ambassadors have a small set of powers that allow them to develop relations with a foreign nation. The most foundational power an ambassador has is that they receive a [[Ambassador#Briefing\|seasonal report]] on the current issues relating to the specific foreign nation. A report for each nation is given to the corresponding ambassador and it details opportunities made possible to the Empire, and other ongoing affairs. These reports are given exclusively to the ambassadors, and nor are they made public or put on the wiki.

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

2026-01-15T22:08:59Z

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

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	Firstly, who are the diplomatic corps? The diplomatic corps is an unofficial term that has become the default to refer to the people occupying the positions that directly related to foreign relations. It is comprised of all the ambassadors, the imperial consul and chaplain consular (maybe the voice of liberty too but that position is still fairly new). We currently have ten ambassadors [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]], [[Axos]], [[Bay_of_Catazar#The_Broken_Shore_and_Attar\|the Broken Shore]] (the [[Grendel]]), the [[Commonwealth]], [[Faraden]], the [[Iron Confederacy]], [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]], [[Otkodov]] (the [[Thule]]), the [[Sarcophan Delves]] and the [[Sumaah Republic]]. Other positions are affected by foreign relations, notably several ministries, such as the [[Quaymaster of the Black Sails]] and the [[Overseer of the Cavabianca Dock]], though, in my experience, the holders of these positions rarely directly participate in foreign diplomacy.		Firstly, who are the diplomatic corps? The diplomatic corps is an unofficial term that has become the default to refer to the people occupying the positions that directly related to foreign relations. It is comprised of all the ambassadors, the imperial consul and chaplain consular (maybe the voice of liberty too but that position is still fairly new). We currently have ten ambassadors [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]], [[Axos]], [[Bay_of_Catazar#The_Broken_Shore_and_Attar\|the Broken Shore]] (the [[Grendel]]), the [[Commonwealth]], [[Faraden]], the [[Iron Confederacy]], [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]], [[Otkodov]] (the [[Thule]]), the [[Sarcophan Delves]] and the [[Sumaah Republic]]. Other positions are affected by foreign relations, notably several ministries, such as the [[Quaymaster of the Black Sails]] and the [[Overseer of the Cavabianca Dock]], though, in my experience, the holders of these positions rarely directly participate in foreign diplomacy.

	I'll quickly talk briefly about the [[Imperial Consul\|Consul]] and the [[Imperial Chaplain Consular\|Chaplain]] here, as the rest of this post will try to focus on specifically the ambassadors positions. I have no first-hand experience playing these positions but I will detail what I know. The Chaplain is unique in that it is the only member of the diplomatic corps appointed through the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod\|Synod]], rather than the [[Senate\|Senate]]. The Chaplain acts almost like the confessor to the diplomatic corps and offers guidance to the ambassadors. They also have the power to call to Inquisition on an ambassador once per event. They're also expected to learn about foreign religions. The consul acts almost as the Senatorial counterpart to the Chaplain. They engage with the other ambassadors so that they may present any diplomatic issues to the Senate. They also act as an ambassador to any nation with which the Empire doesn't have an ambassador to. This can be to large, prominent nations such as the Jotun or Druj as well as to numerous, smaller, more obscure nations.		I'll quickly talk briefly about the [[Imperial Consul\|Consul]] and the [[Imperial Chaplain Consular\|Chaplain]] here, as the rest of this post will try to focus on specifically the ambassadors positions. I have no first-hand experience playing these positions but I will detail what I know. The Chaplain is unique in that it is the only member of the diplomatic corps appointed through the [[Synod\|Synod]], rather than the [[Senate\|Senate]]. The Chaplain acts almost like the confessor to the diplomatic corps and offers guidance to the ambassadors. They also have the power to call to Inquisition on an ambassador once per event. They're also expected to learn about foreign religions. The consul acts almost as the Senatorial counterpart to the Chaplain. They engage with the other ambassadors so that they may present any diplomatic issues to the Senate. They also act as an ambassador to any nation with which the Empire doesn't have an ambassador to. This can be to large, prominent nations such as the Jotun or Druj as well as to numerous, smaller, more obscure nations.

	What do ambassadors do? Strictly speaking, ambassadors have a small set of powers that allow them to develop relations with a foreign nation. The most foundational power an ambassador has is that they receive a [[Ambassador#Briefing\|seasonal report]] on the current issues relating to the specific foreign nation. A report for each nation is given to the corresponding ambassador and it details opportunities made possible to the Empire, and other ongoing affairs. These reports are given exclusively to the ambassadors, and nor are they made public or put on the wiki.		What do ambassadors do? Strictly speaking, ambassadors have a small set of powers that allow them to develop relations with a foreign nation. The most foundational power an ambassador has is that they receive a [[Ambassador#Briefing\|seasonal report]] on the current issues relating to the specific foreign nation. A report for each nation is given to the corresponding ambassador and it details opportunities made possible to the Empire, and other ongoing affairs. These reports are given exclusively to the ambassadors, and nor are they made public or put on the wiki.
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	But the people who make the key ruling on whether you should be condemned for heresy or not are... the people with the congregations! So it definitely helps to have a congregation - since you can then vote that you're innocent of all charges. (More importantly there is likely to be a statistical bias in favour of synod members by other synod members because of the way human beings work).		But the people who make the key ruling on whether you should be condemned for heresy or not are... the people with the congregations! So it definitely helps to have a congregation - since you can then vote that you're innocent of all charges. (More importantly there is likely to be a statistical bias in favour of synod members by other synod members because of the way human beings work).

	''Matt also points out that (as of the time of writing) the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] does not have the power to convict anyone of heresy or indeed any religious crime.''		''Matt also points out that (as of the time of writing) the [[Synod]] does not have the power to convict anyone of heresy or indeed any religious crime.''

	The Synod [[Sanction\|condemns you for heresy]] - and then the [[magistrates]] [[Imperial_law#Magistrates_and_trials\|try]] you for it. So if you haven't actually done anything - you can pretty much expect the magistrates to throw it out. The Synod can't convict you of heresy - and if you've done nothing then you should hope to get off when you go before the magistrates unless you're pretty unlucky.		The Synod [[Sanction\|condemns you for heresy]] - and then the [[magistrates]] [[Imperial_law#Magistrates_and_trials\|try]] you for it. So if you haven't actually done anything - you can pretty much expect the magistrates to throw it out. The Synod can't convict you of heresy - and if you've done nothing then you should hope to get off when you go before the magistrates unless you're pretty unlucky.

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	There is no war with nature. Equally, there is no eco-friendly movement in Empire, for we are not in an industrialised society - humanity has barely scratched the surface of the world the Navarr live in. Nature, if it was a war, is winning hands down.		There is no war with nature. Equally, there is no eco-friendly movement in Empire, for we are not in an industrialised society - humanity has barely scratched the surface of the world the Navarr live in. Nature, if it was a war, is winning hands down.

	The Spring ~~Realm~~, the Spring eternals and the Vallorn are a different matter. In Vallorn-infested areas, nature grows out of control, like a cancer. It's not nature's fault - it's the wild out-of-control infusion of Spring power. That is what the Navarr must keep under control at all costs, and they'll do their utmost to destroy that threat, one which they feel more than a little responsible for causing. And they need the Empire to be strong to do that.		The Spring realm, the Spring eternals and the Vallorn are a different matter. In Vallorn-infested areas, nature grows out of control, like a cancer. It's not nature's fault - it's the wild out-of-control infusion of Spring power. That is what the Navarr must keep under control at all costs, and they'll do their utmost to destroy that threat, one which they feel more than a little responsible for causing. And they need the Empire to be strong to do that.

	In the wild, life's tough. Decisions need to be quick. No great debates on philosophy and morality - that threat needs dealing with ''right now''. Honour's all very well, but this is about survival - use the poison, dig a pit, attack them while they sleep.		In the wild, life's tough. Decisions need to be quick. No great debates on philosophy and morality - that threat needs dealing with ''right now''. Honour's all very well, but this is about survival - use the poison, dig a pit, attack them while they sleep.

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

2026-01-15T15:28:32Z

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	The [[Bourse\|Bourse]] is but one aspect of the Empire economic game and largely, but not entirely, functions on the scale of commodity trading. It is not a stock market and couldn't be without significantly more Profound Decisions created narrative infrastructure and I don't think that will provide what you might think it would.		The [[Bourse\|Bourse]] is but one aspect of the Empire economic game and largely, but not entirely, functions on the scale of commodity trading. It is not a stock market and couldn't be without significantly more Profound Decisions created narrative infrastructure and I don't think that will provide what you might think it would.

	Currently the Bourse [[Auction_of_the_Seats\|seat auction]], the part of the Bourse that captures headlines and drives senate spending, generally has more cartels/investment groups than there are seats at any single election. This has led to an upward price pressure generally until the one seat auction where less bidders were present than seats - and caused a massive issue for the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]]. Because the funds from the seat auction feed the Senate there is a continually cycle present there, but it is more complicated than that really. No one buys a seat without an expectation of return on investment and that means a layer of margin that gets applied to the purchase price. Because of how some investment groups work they add a further inflationary price as they resolve out part wain shares or other commitments required by their consortium (ie the Highguard [[benefactor\|Benefactors]] pay a wage to the seat holder). So it looks like the Imperial bourse seats should be stuck in a continually rapid inflationary cycle....		Currently the Bourse [[Auction_of_the_Seats\|seat auction]], the part of the Bourse that captures headlines and drives senate spending, generally has more cartels/investment groups than there are seats at any single election. This has led to an upward price pressure generally until the one seat auction where less bidders were present than seats - and caused a massive issue for the [[Senate\|Senate]]. Because the funds from the seat auction feed the Senate there is a continually cycle present there, but it is more complicated than that really. No one buys a seat without an expectation of return on investment and that means a layer of margin that gets applied to the purchase price. Because of how some investment groups work they add a further inflationary price as they resolve out part wain shares or other commitments required by their consortium (ie the Highguard [[benefactor\|Benefactors]] pay a wage to the seat holder). So it looks like the Imperial bourse seats should be stuck in a continually rapid inflationary cycle....

	Ah but! National Bourse seats. While these are not present for every nation enough do have them that they need to be considered part of the mix. These seats are generally elected by the "well worn path" of election nationally, or by a specific character resource choice. So this is politics. Much more directly than the Imperial seat auctions. Because of this these wains generally enter the Empire's economy without the kinds of costs applied that the Imperial Seats carry. They create space for cheap wains, for national or imperial projects or for someone to make an absolute killing if they decide to go heavy on the cash sales. There are groups out there that have leveraged the holding of national bourse seat holdings for a year or so to advance their personal resources - which in some cases supports further election planning.		Ah but! National Bourse seats. While these are not present for every nation enough do have them that they need to be considered part of the mix. These seats are generally elected by the "well worn path" of election nationally, or by a specific character resource choice. So this is politics. Much more directly than the Imperial seat auctions. Because of this these wains generally enter the Empire's economy without the kinds of costs applied that the Imperial Seats carry. They create space for cheap wains, for national or imperial projects or for someone to make an absolute killing if they decide to go heavy on the cash sales. There are groups out there that have leveraged the holding of national bourse seat holdings for a year or so to advance their personal resources - which in some cases supports further election planning.
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	Firstly, who are the diplomatic corps? The diplomatic corps is an unofficial term that has become the default to refer to the people occupying the positions that directly related to foreign relations. It is comprised of all the ambassadors, the imperial consul and chaplain consular (maybe the voice of liberty too but that position is still fairly new). We currently have ten ambassadors [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]], [[Axos]], [[Bay_of_Catazar#The_Broken_Shore_and_Attar\|the Broken Shore]] (the [[Grendel]]), the [[Commonwealth]], [[Faraden]], the [[Iron Confederacy]], [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]], [[Otkodov]] (the [[Thule]]), the [[Sarcophan Delves]] and the [[Sumaah Republic]]. Other positions are affected by foreign relations, notably several ministries, such as the [[Quaymaster of the Black Sails]] and the [[Overseer of the Cavabianca Dock]], though, in my experience, the holders of these positions rarely directly participate in foreign diplomacy.		Firstly, who are the diplomatic corps? The diplomatic corps is an unofficial term that has become the default to refer to the people occupying the positions that directly related to foreign relations. It is comprised of all the ambassadors, the imperial consul and chaplain consular (maybe the voice of liberty too but that position is still fairly new). We currently have ten ambassadors [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]], [[Axos]], [[Bay_of_Catazar#The_Broken_Shore_and_Attar\|the Broken Shore]] (the [[Grendel]]), the [[Commonwealth]], [[Faraden]], the [[Iron Confederacy]], [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]], [[Otkodov]] (the [[Thule]]), the [[Sarcophan Delves]] and the [[Sumaah Republic]]. Other positions are affected by foreign relations, notably several ministries, such as the [[Quaymaster of the Black Sails]] and the [[Overseer of the Cavabianca Dock]], though, in my experience, the holders of these positions rarely directly participate in foreign diplomacy.

	I'll quickly talk briefly about the [[Imperial Consul\|Consul]] and the [[Imperial Chaplain Consular\|Chaplain]] here, as the rest of this post will try to focus on specifically the ambassadors positions. I have no first-hand experience playing these positions but I will detail what I know. The Chaplain is unique in that it is the only member of the diplomatic corps appointed through the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]], rather than the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]]. The Chaplain acts almost like the confessor to the diplomatic corps and offers guidance to the ambassadors. They also have the power to call to Inquisition on an ambassador once per event. They're also expected to learn about foreign religions. The consul acts almost as the Senatorial counterpart to the Chaplain. They engage with the other ambassadors so that they may present any diplomatic issues to the Senate. They also act as an ambassador to any nation with which the Empire doesn't have an ambassador to. This can be to large, prominent nations such as the Jotun or Druj as well as to numerous, smaller, more obscure nations.		I'll quickly talk briefly about the [[Imperial Consul\|Consul]] and the [[Imperial Chaplain Consular\|Chaplain]] here, as the rest of this post will try to focus on specifically the ambassadors positions. I have no first-hand experience playing these positions but I will detail what I know. The Chaplain is unique in that it is the only member of the diplomatic corps appointed through the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]], rather than the [[Senate\|Senate]]. The Chaplain acts almost like the confessor to the diplomatic corps and offers guidance to the ambassadors. They also have the power to call to Inquisition on an ambassador once per event. They're also expected to learn about foreign religions. The consul acts almost as the Senatorial counterpart to the Chaplain. They engage with the other ambassadors so that they may present any diplomatic issues to the Senate. They also act as an ambassador to any nation with which the Empire doesn't have an ambassador to. This can be to large, prominent nations such as the Jotun or Druj as well as to numerous, smaller, more obscure nations.

	What do ambassadors do? Strictly speaking, ambassadors have a small set of powers that allow them to develop relations with a foreign nation. The most foundational power an ambassador has is that they receive a [[Ambassador#Briefing\|seasonal report]] on the current issues relating to the specific foreign nation. A report for each nation is given to the corresponding ambassador and it details opportunities made possible to the Empire, and other ongoing affairs. These reports are given exclusively to the ambassadors, and nor are they made public or put on the wiki.		What do ambassadors do? Strictly speaking, ambassadors have a small set of powers that allow them to develop relations with a foreign nation. The most foundational power an ambassador has is that they receive a [[Ambassador#Briefing\|seasonal report]] on the current issues relating to the specific foreign nation. A report for each nation is given to the corresponding ambassador and it details opportunities made possible to the Empire, and other ongoing affairs. These reports are given exclusively to the ambassadors, and nor are they made public or put on the wiki.

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

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Text replacement - "[[Imperial Bourse" to "[[Bourse"

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	==Talking about the Bourse==		==Talking about the Bourse==
	* ''Matt Heath has had a lot of experience of Empire's economic game, both as an egregore and as a player in Highguard. He's written some of thoughts arising from his observations about how the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]] operates that might be of interest. (05/05/2022)''		* ''Matt Heath has had a lot of experience of Empire's economic game, both as an egregore and as a player in Highguard. He's written some of thoughts arising from his observations about how the [[Bourse]] operates that might be of interest. (05/05/2022)''
	The [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse\|Bourse]] is but one aspect of the Empire economic game and largely, but not entirely, functions on the scale of commodity trading. It is not a stock market and couldn't be without significantly more Profound Decisions created narrative infrastructure and I don't think that will provide what you might think it would.		The [[Bourse\|Bourse]] is but one aspect of the Empire economic game and largely, but not entirely, functions on the scale of commodity trading. It is not a stock market and couldn't be without significantly more Profound Decisions created narrative infrastructure and I don't think that will provide what you might think it would.

	Currently the Bourse [[Auction_of_the_Seats\|seat auction]], the part of the Bourse that captures headlines and drives senate spending, generally has more cartels/investment groups than there are seats at any single election. This has led to an upward price pressure generally until the one seat auction where less bidders were present than seats - and caused a massive issue for the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]]. Because the funds from the seat auction feed the Senate there is a continually cycle present there, but it is more complicated than that really. No one buys a seat without an expectation of return on investment and that means a layer of margin that gets applied to the purchase price. Because of how some investment groups work they add a further inflationary price as they resolve out part wain shares or other commitments required by their consortium (ie the Highguard [[benefactor\|Benefactors]] pay a wage to the seat holder). So it looks like the Imperial bourse seats should be stuck in a continually rapid inflationary cycle....		Currently the Bourse [[Auction_of_the_Seats\|seat auction]], the part of the Bourse that captures headlines and drives senate spending, generally has more cartels/investment groups than there are seats at any single election. This has led to an upward price pressure generally until the one seat auction where less bidders were present than seats - and caused a massive issue for the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]]. Because the funds from the seat auction feed the Senate there is a continually cycle present there, but it is more complicated than that really. No one buys a seat without an expectation of return on investment and that means a layer of margin that gets applied to the purchase price. Because of how some investment groups work they add a further inflationary price as they resolve out part wain shares or other commitments required by their consortium (ie the Highguard [[benefactor\|Benefactors]] pay a wage to the seat holder). So it looks like the Imperial bourse seats should be stuck in a continually rapid inflationary cycle....

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	Firstly, who are the diplomatic corps? The diplomatic corps is an unofficial term that has become the default to refer to the people occupying the positions that directly related to foreign relations. It is comprised of all the ambassadors, the imperial consul and chaplain consular (maybe the voice of liberty too but that position is still fairly new). We currently have ten ambassadors [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]], [[Axos]], [[Bay_of_Catazar#The_Broken_Shore_and_Attar\|the Broken Shore]] (the [[Grendel]]), the [[Commonwealth]], [[Faraden]], the [[Iron Confederacy]], [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]], [[Otkodov]] (the [[Thule]]), the [[Sarcophan Delves]] and the [[Sumaah Republic]]. Other positions are affected by foreign relations, notably several ministries, such as the [[Quaymaster of the Black Sails]] and the [[Overseer of the Cavabianca Dock]], though, in my experience, the holders of these positions rarely directly participate in foreign diplomacy.		Firstly, who are the diplomatic corps? The diplomatic corps is an unofficial term that has become the default to refer to the people occupying the positions that directly related to foreign relations. It is comprised of all the ambassadors, the imperial consul and chaplain consular (maybe the voice of liberty too but that position is still fairly new). We currently have ten ambassadors [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]], [[Axos]], [[Bay_of_Catazar#The_Broken_Shore_and_Attar\|the Broken Shore]] (the [[Grendel]]), the [[Commonwealth]], [[Faraden]], the [[Iron Confederacy]], [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]], [[Otkodov]] (the [[Thule]]), the [[Sarcophan Delves]] and the [[Sumaah Republic]]. Other positions are affected by foreign relations, notably several ministries, such as the [[Quaymaster of the Black Sails]] and the [[Overseer of the Cavabianca Dock]], though, in my experience, the holders of these positions rarely directly participate in foreign diplomacy.

	I'll quickly talk briefly about the [[Imperial Consul\|Consul]] and the [[Imperial Chaplain Consular\|Chaplain]] here, as the rest of this post will try to focus on specifically the ambassadors positions. I have no first-hand experience playing these positions but I will detail what I know. The Chaplain is unique in that it is the only member of the diplomatic corps appointed through the [[~~Synod\|~~Synod]], rather than the [[Senate]]. The Chaplain acts almost like the confessor to the diplomatic corps and offers guidance to the ambassadors. They also have the power to call to Inquisition on an ambassador once per event. They're also expected to learn about foreign religions. The consul acts almost as the Senatorial counterpart to the Chaplain. They engage with the other ambassadors so that they may present any diplomatic issues to the Senate. They also act as an ambassador to any nation with which the Empire doesn't have an ambassador to. This can be to large, prominent nations such as the Jotun or Druj as well as to numerous, smaller, more obscure nations.		I'll quickly talk briefly about the [[Imperial Consul\|Consul]] and the [[Imperial Chaplain Consular\|Chaplain]] here, as the rest of this post will try to focus on specifically the ambassadors positions. I have no first-hand experience playing these positions but I will detail what I know. The Chaplain is unique in that it is the only member of the diplomatic corps appointed through the [[Synod]], rather than the [[Senate]]. The Chaplain acts almost like the confessor to the diplomatic corps and offers guidance to the ambassadors. They also have the power to call to Inquisition on an ambassador once per event. They're also expected to learn about foreign religions. The consul acts almost as the Senatorial counterpart to the Chaplain. They engage with the other ambassadors so that they may present any diplomatic issues to the Senate. They also act as an ambassador to any nation with which the Empire doesn't have an ambassador to. This can be to large, prominent nations such as the Jotun or Druj as well as to numerous, smaller, more obscure nations.

	What do ambassadors do? Strictly speaking, ambassadors have a small set of powers that allow them to develop relations with a foreign nation. The most foundational power an ambassador has is that they receive a [[Ambassador#Briefing\|seasonal report]] on the current issues relating to the specific foreign nation. A report for each nation is given to the corresponding ambassador and it details opportunities made possible to the Empire, and other ongoing affairs. These reports are given exclusively to the ambassadors, and nor are they made public or put on the wiki.		What do ambassadors do? Strictly speaking, ambassadors have a small set of powers that allow them to develop relations with a foreign nation. The most foundational power an ambassador has is that they receive a [[Ambassador#Briefing\|seasonal report]] on the current issues relating to the specific foreign nation. A report for each nation is given to the corresponding ambassador and it details opportunities made possible to the Empire, and other ongoing affairs. These reports are given exclusively to the ambassadors, and nor are they made public or put on the wiki.

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	The [[Bourse\|Bourse]] is but one aspect of the Empire economic game and largely, but not entirely, functions on the scale of commodity trading. It is not a stock market and couldn't be without significantly more Profound Decisions created narrative infrastructure and I don't think that will provide what you might think it would.		The [[Bourse\|Bourse]] is but one aspect of the Empire economic game and largely, but not entirely, functions on the scale of commodity trading. It is not a stock market and couldn't be without significantly more Profound Decisions created narrative infrastructure and I don't think that will provide what you might think it would.

	Currently the Bourse [[Auction_of_the_Seats\|seat auction]], the part of the Bourse that captures headlines and drives senate spending, generally has more cartels/investment groups than there are seats at any single election. This has led to an upward price pressure generally until the one seat auction where less bidders were present than seats - and caused a massive issue for the [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]]. Because the funds from the seat auction feed the Senate there is a continually cycle present there, but it is more complicated than that really. No one buys a seat without an expectation of return on investment and that means a layer of margin that gets applied to the purchase price. Because of how some investment groups work they add a further inflationary price as they resolve out part wain shares or other commitments required by their consortium (ie the Highguard [[benefactor\|Benefactors]] pay a wage to the seat holder). So it looks like the Imperial bourse seats should be stuck in a continually rapid inflationary cycle....		Currently the Bourse [[Auction_of_the_Seats\|seat auction]], the part of the Bourse that captures headlines and drives senate spending, generally has more cartels/investment groups than there are seats at any single election. This has led to an upward price pressure generally until the one seat auction where less bidders were present than seats - and caused a massive issue for the [[Senate]]. Because the funds from the seat auction feed the Senate there is a continually cycle present there, but it is more complicated than that really. No one buys a seat without an expectation of return on investment and that means a layer of margin that gets applied to the purchase price. Because of how some investment groups work they add a further inflationary price as they resolve out part wain shares or other commitments required by their consortium (ie the Highguard [[benefactor\|Benefactors]] pay a wage to the seat holder). So it looks like the Imperial bourse seats should be stuck in a continually rapid inflationary cycle....

	Ah but! National Bourse seats. While these are not present for every nation enough do have them that they need to be considered part of the mix. These seats are generally elected by the "well worn path" of election nationally, or by a specific character resource choice. So this is politics. Much more directly than the Imperial seat auctions. Because of this these wains generally enter the Empire's economy without the kinds of costs applied that the Imperial Seats carry. They create space for cheap wains, for national or imperial projects or for someone to make an absolute killing if they decide to go heavy on the cash sales. There are groups out there that have leveraged the holding of national bourse seat holdings for a year or so to advance their personal resources - which in some cases supports further election planning.		Ah but! National Bourse seats. While these are not present for every nation enough do have them that they need to be considered part of the mix. These seats are generally elected by the "well worn path" of election nationally, or by a specific character resource choice. So this is politics. Much more directly than the Imperial seat auctions. Because of this these wains generally enter the Empire's economy without the kinds of costs applied that the Imperial Seats carry. They create space for cheap wains, for national or imperial projects or for someone to make an absolute killing if they decide to go heavy on the cash sales. There are groups out there that have leveraged the holding of national bourse seat holdings for a year or so to advance their personal resources - which in some cases supports further election planning.
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	Firstly, who are the diplomatic corps? The diplomatic corps is an unofficial term that has become the default to refer to the people occupying the positions that directly related to foreign relations. It is comprised of all the ambassadors, the imperial consul and chaplain consular (maybe the voice of liberty too but that position is still fairly new). We currently have ten ambassadors [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]], [[Axos]], [[Bay_of_Catazar#The_Broken_Shore_and_Attar\|the Broken Shore]] (the [[Grendel]]), the [[Commonwealth]], [[Faraden]], the [[Iron Confederacy]], [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]], [[Otkodov]] (the [[Thule]]), the [[Sarcophan Delves]] and the [[Sumaah Republic]]. Other positions are affected by foreign relations, notably several ministries, such as the [[Quaymaster of the Black Sails]] and the [[Overseer of the Cavabianca Dock]], though, in my experience, the holders of these positions rarely directly participate in foreign diplomacy.		Firstly, who are the diplomatic corps? The diplomatic corps is an unofficial term that has become the default to refer to the people occupying the positions that directly related to foreign relations. It is comprised of all the ambassadors, the imperial consul and chaplain consular (maybe the voice of liberty too but that position is still fairly new). We currently have ten ambassadors [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]], [[Axos]], [[Bay_of_Catazar#The_Broken_Shore_and_Attar\|the Broken Shore]] (the [[Grendel]]), the [[Commonwealth]], [[Faraden]], the [[Iron Confederacy]], [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]], [[Otkodov]] (the [[Thule]]), the [[Sarcophan Delves]] and the [[Sumaah Republic]]. Other positions are affected by foreign relations, notably several ministries, such as the [[Quaymaster of the Black Sails]] and the [[Overseer of the Cavabianca Dock]], though, in my experience, the holders of these positions rarely directly participate in foreign diplomacy.

	I'll quickly talk briefly about the [[Imperial Consul\|Consul]] and the [[Imperial Chaplain Consular\|Chaplain]] here, as the rest of this post will try to focus on specifically the ambassadors positions. I have no first-hand experience playing these positions but I will detail what I know. The Chaplain is unique in that it is the only member of the diplomatic corps appointed through the [[Synod\|Synod]], rather than the [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]]. The Chaplain acts almost like the confessor to the diplomatic corps and offers guidance to the ambassadors. They also have the power to call to Inquisition on an ambassador once per event. They're also expected to learn about foreign religions. The consul acts almost as the Senatorial counterpart to the Chaplain. They engage with the other ambassadors so that they may present any diplomatic issues to the Senate. They also act as an ambassador to any nation with which the Empire doesn't have an ambassador to. This can be to large, prominent nations such as the Jotun or Druj as well as to numerous, smaller, more obscure nations.		I'll quickly talk briefly about the [[Imperial Consul\|Consul]] and the [[Imperial Chaplain Consular\|Chaplain]] here, as the rest of this post will try to focus on specifically the ambassadors positions. I have no first-hand experience playing these positions but I will detail what I know. The Chaplain is unique in that it is the only member of the diplomatic corps appointed through the [[Synod\|Synod]], rather than the [[Senate]]. The Chaplain acts almost like the confessor to the diplomatic corps and offers guidance to the ambassadors. They also have the power to call to Inquisition on an ambassador once per event. They're also expected to learn about foreign religions. The consul acts almost as the Senatorial counterpart to the Chaplain. They engage with the other ambassadors so that they may present any diplomatic issues to the Senate. They also act as an ambassador to any nation with which the Empire doesn't have an ambassador to. This can be to large, prominent nations such as the Jotun or Druj as well as to numerous, smaller, more obscure nations.

	What do ambassadors do? Strictly speaking, ambassadors have a small set of powers that allow them to develop relations with a foreign nation. The most foundational power an ambassador has is that they receive a [[Ambassador#Briefing\|seasonal report]] on the current issues relating to the specific foreign nation. A report for each nation is given to the corresponding ambassador and it details opportunities made possible to the Empire, and other ongoing affairs. These reports are given exclusively to the ambassadors, and nor are they made public or put on the wiki.		What do ambassadors do? Strictly speaking, ambassadors have a small set of powers that allow them to develop relations with a foreign nation. The most foundational power an ambassador has is that they receive a [[Ambassador#Briefing\|seasonal report]] on the current issues relating to the specific foreign nation. A report for each nation is given to the corresponding ambassador and it details opportunities made possible to the Empire, and other ongoing affairs. These reports are given exclusively to the ambassadors, and nor are they made public or put on the wiki.

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	The [[Bourse\|Bourse]] is but one aspect of the Empire economic game and largely, but not entirely, functions on the scale of commodity trading. It is not a stock market and couldn't be without significantly more Profound Decisions created narrative infrastructure and I don't think that will provide what you might think it would.		The [[Bourse\|Bourse]] is but one aspect of the Empire economic game and largely, but not entirely, functions on the scale of commodity trading. It is not a stock market and couldn't be without significantly more Profound Decisions created narrative infrastructure and I don't think that will provide what you might think it would.

	Currently the Bourse [[Auction_of_the_Seats\|seat auction]], the part of the Bourse that captures headlines and drives senate spending, generally has more cartels/investment groups than there are seats at any single election. This has led to an upward price pressure generally until the one seat auction where less bidders were present than seats - and caused a massive issue for the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]]. Because the funds from the seat auction feed the Senate there is a continually cycle present there, but it is more complicated than that really. No one buys a seat without an expectation of return on investment and that means a layer of margin that gets applied to the purchase price. Because of how some investment groups work they add a further inflationary price as they resolve out part wain shares or other commitments required by their consortium (ie the Highguard [[benefactor\|Benefactors]] pay a wage to the seat holder). So it looks like the Imperial bourse seats should be stuck in a continually rapid inflationary cycle....		Currently the Bourse [[Auction_of_the_Seats\|seat auction]], the part of the Bourse that captures headlines and drives senate spending, generally has more cartels/investment groups than there are seats at any single election. This has led to an upward price pressure generally until the one seat auction where less bidders were present than seats - and caused a massive issue for the [[Senate\|Senate]]. Because the funds from the seat auction feed the Senate there is a continually cycle present there, but it is more complicated than that really. No one buys a seat without an expectation of return on investment and that means a layer of margin that gets applied to the purchase price. Because of how some investment groups work they add a further inflationary price as they resolve out part wain shares or other commitments required by their consortium (ie the Highguard [[benefactor\|Benefactors]] pay a wage to the seat holder). So it looks like the Imperial bourse seats should be stuck in a continually rapid inflationary cycle....

	Ah but! National Bourse seats. While these are not present for every nation enough do have them that they need to be considered part of the mix. These seats are generally elected by the "well worn path" of election nationally, or by a specific character resource choice. So this is politics. Much more directly than the Imperial seat auctions. Because of this these wains generally enter the Empire's economy without the kinds of costs applied that the Imperial Seats carry. They create space for cheap wains, for national or imperial projects or for someone to make an absolute killing if they decide to go heavy on the cash sales. There are groups out there that have leveraged the holding of national bourse seat holdings for a year or so to advance their personal resources - which in some cases supports further election planning.		Ah but! National Bourse seats. While these are not present for every nation enough do have them that they need to be considered part of the mix. These seats are generally elected by the "well worn path" of election nationally, or by a specific character resource choice. So this is politics. Much more directly than the Imperial seat auctions. Because of this these wains generally enter the Empire's economy without the kinds of costs applied that the Imperial Seats carry. They create space for cheap wains, for national or imperial projects or for someone to make an absolute killing if they decide to go heavy on the cash sales. There are groups out there that have leveraged the holding of national bourse seat holdings for a year or so to advance their personal resources - which in some cases supports further election planning.
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	Firstly, who are the diplomatic corps? The diplomatic corps is an unofficial term that has become the default to refer to the people occupying the positions that directly related to foreign relations. It is comprised of all the ambassadors, the imperial consul and chaplain consular (maybe the voice of liberty too but that position is still fairly new). We currently have ten ambassadors [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]], [[Axos]], [[Bay_of_Catazar#The_Broken_Shore_and_Attar\|the Broken Shore]] (the [[Grendel]]), the [[Commonwealth]], [[Faraden]], the [[Iron Confederacy]], [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]], [[Otkodov]] (the [[Thule]]), the [[Sarcophan Delves]] and the [[Sumaah Republic]]. Other positions are affected by foreign relations, notably several ministries, such as the [[Quaymaster of the Black Sails]] and the [[Overseer of the Cavabianca Dock]], though, in my experience, the holders of these positions rarely directly participate in foreign diplomacy.		Firstly, who are the diplomatic corps? The diplomatic corps is an unofficial term that has become the default to refer to the people occupying the positions that directly related to foreign relations. It is comprised of all the ambassadors, the imperial consul and chaplain consular (maybe the voice of liberty too but that position is still fairly new). We currently have ten ambassadors [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]], [[Axos]], [[Bay_of_Catazar#The_Broken_Shore_and_Attar\|the Broken Shore]] (the [[Grendel]]), the [[Commonwealth]], [[Faraden]], the [[Iron Confederacy]], [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]], [[Otkodov]] (the [[Thule]]), the [[Sarcophan Delves]] and the [[Sumaah Republic]]. Other positions are affected by foreign relations, notably several ministries, such as the [[Quaymaster of the Black Sails]] and the [[Overseer of the Cavabianca Dock]], though, in my experience, the holders of these positions rarely directly participate in foreign diplomacy.

	I'll quickly talk briefly about the [[Imperial Consul\|Consul]] and the [[Imperial Chaplain Consular\|Chaplain]] here, as the rest of this post will try to focus on specifically the ambassadors positions. I have no first-hand experience playing these positions but I will detail what I know. The Chaplain is unique in that it is the only member of the diplomatic corps appointed through the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]], rather than the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]]. The Chaplain acts almost like the confessor to the diplomatic corps and offers guidance to the ambassadors. They also have the power to call to Inquisition on an ambassador once per event. They're also expected to learn about foreign religions. The consul acts almost as the Senatorial counterpart to the Chaplain. They engage with the other ambassadors so that they may present any diplomatic issues to the Senate. They also act as an ambassador to any nation with which the Empire doesn't have an ambassador to. This can be to large, prominent nations such as the Jotun or Druj as well as to numerous, smaller, more obscure nations.		I'll quickly talk briefly about the [[Imperial Consul\|Consul]] and the [[Imperial Chaplain Consular\|Chaplain]] here, as the rest of this post will try to focus on specifically the ambassadors positions. I have no first-hand experience playing these positions but I will detail what I know. The Chaplain is unique in that it is the only member of the diplomatic corps appointed through the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]], rather than the [[Senate\|Senate]]. The Chaplain acts almost like the confessor to the diplomatic corps and offers guidance to the ambassadors. They also have the power to call to Inquisition on an ambassador once per event. They're also expected to learn about foreign religions. The consul acts almost as the Senatorial counterpart to the Chaplain. They engage with the other ambassadors so that they may present any diplomatic issues to the Senate. They also act as an ambassador to any nation with which the Empire doesn't have an ambassador to. This can be to large, prominent nations such as the Jotun or Druj as well as to numerous, smaller, more obscure nations.

	What do ambassadors do? Strictly speaking, ambassadors have a small set of powers that allow them to develop relations with a foreign nation. The most foundational power an ambassador has is that they receive a [[Ambassador#Briefing\|seasonal report]] on the current issues relating to the specific foreign nation. A report for each nation is given to the corresponding ambassador and it details opportunities made possible to the Empire, and other ongoing affairs. These reports are given exclusively to the ambassadors, and nor are they made public or put on the wiki.		What do ambassadors do? Strictly speaking, ambassadors have a small set of powers that allow them to develop relations with a foreign nation. The most foundational power an ambassador has is that they receive a [[Ambassador#Briefing\|seasonal report]] on the current issues relating to the specific foreign nation. A report for each nation is given to the corresponding ambassador and it details opportunities made possible to the Empire, and other ongoing affairs. These reports are given exclusively to the ambassadors, and nor are they made public or put on the wiki.

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	This system of writing a letter and seeing the response in your next report can mean communication with foreign nations is slow. Not only does this reflect a certain degree of realism, as a lot of these nations are far away but also acts as a purposeful feature. Having only letters both limits what information can be sent, forcing you to prioritise only the most important information and also adds gravity to the times when delegations do come and conversations can happen in person.		This system of writing a letter and seeing the response in your next report can mean communication with foreign nations is slow. Not only does this reflect a certain degree of realism, as a lot of these nations are far away but also acts as a purposeful feature. Having only letters both limits what information can be sent, forcing you to prioritise only the most important information and also adds gravity to the times when delegations do come and conversations can happen in person.

	Why is playing an ambassador fun? The most important question is why is this part of the game fun. For me, there are a couple of reasons. What I like above all, is the capacity to use your imagination. You can try to engage a foreign nation on any subject you want and how imaginative you are in making that subject appealing to the foreign nation can dictate your success. Each nation has its concerns and areas of interest and creating an appeal to those concerns can get them to care about notionally unrelated things. For example, the ~~Vallorn~~ and the Sumaah have little in common and the ~~Vallorn~~ they no common connection, yet presenting an imaginative appeal led to the Sumaah sending a delegate to come and talk to various people about it. The capacity and limits of the ambassadorial role are very broad and are seen in things like to ceding of Feroz to the Grendel as part of the peace treaty and the Liberty Pact. It also highlights the deep-reaching, player-led situations that can be achieved through the ambassadorial positions.		Why is playing an ambassador fun? The most important question is why is this part of the game fun. For me, there are a couple of reasons. What I like above all, is the capacity to use your imagination. You can try to engage a foreign nation on any subject you want and how imaginative you are in making that subject appealing to the foreign nation can dictate your success. Each nation has its concerns and areas of interest and creating an appeal to those concerns can get them to care about notionally unrelated things. For example, the vallorn and the Sumaah have little in common and the vallorn they no common connection, yet presenting an imaginative appeal led to the Sumaah sending a delegate to come and talk to various people about it. The capacity and limits of the ambassadorial role are very broad and are seen in things like to ceding of Feroz to the Grendel as part of the peace treaty and the Liberty Pact. It also highlights the deep-reaching, player-led situations that can be achieved through the ambassadorial positions.

	Another part of the game that's great is the freedom it grants you. Whilst many other roles, such as Senators, [[General\|Generals]], [[Grandmaster\|Grandmasters]], and [[Archmage\|Archmages]] require you to work with others, ambassadorial positions come with a large amount of autonomy. While big changes and events usually require a treaty and thus senatorial approval, the actual policy and direction taken towards a foreign nation is largely at the discretion of the ambassador. Having sole access to the foreign report grants a lot of control to the ambassador about how the empire will respond to any given situation. Similarly, much of the day to day, informal interactions between ambassadors and their foreign counterparts don't require any external support and can, therefore, be at the complete discretion of the ambassador.		Another part of the game that's great is the freedom it grants you. Whilst many other roles, such as Senators, [[General\|Generals]], [[Grandmaster\|Grandmasters]], and [[Archmage\|Archmages]] require you to work with others, ambassadorial positions come with a large amount of autonomy. While big changes and events usually require a treaty and thus senatorial approval, the actual policy and direction taken towards a foreign nation is largely at the discretion of the ambassador. Having sole access to the foreign report grants a lot of control to the ambassador about how the empire will respond to any given situation. Similarly, much of the day to day, informal interactions between ambassadors and their foreign counterparts don't require any external support and can, therefore, be at the complete discretion of the ambassador.
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	Once I finally got back into the safety of Anvil, I went straight to the Forge - More to have breathing space to process what is inevitably going to happen this weekend, and also to have some much needed chats at this point. Whilst there I had a close friend from another nation rush over, speak to me and then place my first testimony upon my soul.		Once I finally got back into the safety of Anvil, I went straight to the Forge - More to have breathing space to process what is inevitably going to happen this weekend, and also to have some much needed chats at this point. Whilst there I had a close friend from another nation rush over, speak to me and then place my first testimony upon my soul.

	Later that afternoon I announced progress made about ~~Brocéliandes~~ defence against the ~~Vallorn~~, information about the battle earlier that day and then the fact I was in a terminal state to my nation during our standing. Just as I was about to walk out that circle I had the Navarr national assembly come up to me and put another testimony upon my soul, once done the entire nation chanted this repeatedly as I walked to the side of the circle to allow others to announce stuff.		Later that afternoon I announced progress made about Brocéliande's defence against the vallorn, information about the battle earlier that day and then the fact I was in a terminal state to my nation during our standing. Just as I was about to walk out that circle I had the Navarr national assembly come up to me and put another testimony upon my soul, once done the entire nation chanted this repeatedly as I walked to the side of the circle to allow others to announce stuff.

	During songs and stories I spoke about my journey through life and respectively the great dance as is Navarri tradition, and how if I could do all these things then everyone else can with their own ambition, pride and courage. After this I had another testimony put upon my soul by another close friend.		During songs and stories I spoke about my journey through life and respectively the great dance as is Navarri tradition, and how if I could do all these things then everyone else can with their own ambition, pride and courage. After this I had another testimony put upon my soul by another close friend.
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	There is no war with nature. Equally, there is no eco-friendly movement in Empire, for we are not in an industrialised society - humanity has barely scratched the surface of the world the Navarr live in. Nature, if it was a war, is winning hands down.		There is no war with nature. Equally, there is no eco-friendly movement in Empire, for we are not in an industrialised society - humanity has barely scratched the surface of the world the Navarr live in. Nature, if it was a war, is winning hands down.

	The Spring realm, the Spring eternals and the ~~Vallorn~~ are a different matter. In ~~Vallorn~~-infested areas, nature grows out of control, like a cancer. It's not nature's fault - it's the wild out-of-control infusion of Spring power. That is what the Navarr must keep under control at all costs, and they'll do their utmost to destroy that threat, one which they feel more than a little responsible for causing. And they need the Empire to be strong to do that.		The Spring realm, the Spring eternals and the vallorn are a different matter. In vallorn-infested areas, nature grows out of control, like a cancer. It's not nature's fault - it's the wild out-of-control infusion of Spring power. That is what the Navarr must keep under control at all costs, and they'll do their utmost to destroy that threat, one which they feel more than a little responsible for causing. And they need the Empire to be strong to do that.

	In the wild, life's tough. Decisions need to be quick. No great debates on philosophy and morality - that threat needs dealing with ''right now''. Honour's all very well, but this is about survival - use the poison, dig a pit, attack them while they sleep.		In the wild, life's tough. Decisions need to be quick. No great debates on philosophy and morality - that threat needs dealing with ''right now''. Honour's all very well, but this is about survival - use the poison, dig a pit, attack them while they sleep.
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	'''Civilisation and Savagery'''<br>		'''Civilisation and Savagery'''<br>
	The Navarr are not savages. They may be brutally pragmatic, and may kill a captive as a matter of pragmatism where others might be merciful (stab, and then if questioned:"Well, I wasn't carrying that guy back to camp past those Orcs, and there's no way we could leave him alive to report to the enemy. And if we took him prisoner, we'd have to feed him.") But that's an attitude which comes from in-the-field necessity.		The Navarr are not savages. They may be brutally pragmatic, and may kill a captive as a matter of pragmatism where others might be merciful (stab, and then if questioned:" Well, I wasn't carrying that guy back to camp past those Orcs, and there's no way we could leave him alive to report to the enemy. And if we took him prisoner, we'd have to feed him.") But that's an attitude which comes from in-the-field necessity.

	The Navarr are not uncivilised. They may not have the latest in forge-smelting technology or carry around a printing press, but that's because they are forced by their duty to travel. They have no choice. They'll happily take the latest greatest Imperial tech with them - particularly if it's a decent form of waterproofing for a cloak! - but only as long as its portable.		The Navarr are not uncivilised. They may not have the latest in forge-smelting technology or carry around a printing press, but that's because they are forced by their duty to travel. They have no choice. They'll happily take the latest greatest Imperial tech with them - particularly if it's a decent form of waterproofing for a cloak! - but only as long as its portable.
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	But how does that reconcile with the savagery of the barbed spear, the leather-clad tattooed creatures painted with blood exploding from the trees to rip into the enemy? Surely those are savage primitives?		But how does that reconcile with the savagery of the barbed spear, the leather-clad tattooed creatures painted with blood exploding from the trees to rip into the enemy? Surely those are savage primitives?

	The Navarri started as a resistance force to fight as much against the barbarian incursions as against the ~~Vallorn~~. They were a small, weak force. So they could not face the enemy on open battlefields, but needed to strike quickly and get away, and in the process of doing so strike such terror into the hearts of the enemies that the enemy would be loath to travel that way again.		The Navarri started as a resistance force to fight as much against the barbarian incursions as against the vallorn. They were a small, weak force. So they could not face the enemy on open battlefields, but needed to strike quickly and get away, and in the process of doing so strike such terror into the hearts of the enemies that the enemy would be loath to travel that way again.

	They needed to fight as much with fear as with weapons.		They needed to fight as much with fear as with weapons.