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

2026-01-15T13:21:34Z

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

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	In the eyes of his detractors the Colossus is the least of his crimes. The Blood Red Roads are a great work the likes of which have not been attempted before. Does that mean they have to have giant butcher's gates everywhere? What inspiration will citizens draw from Lorenzo's massive [[folly\|follies]]? To become butchers? Bankers? The Empire needs many things, but there isn't a terrible shortage of either butchers or bankers that anyone is aware of. In fact more than a few acerbically comment that the Empire currently has one too many.		In the eyes of his detractors the Colossus is the least of his crimes. The Blood Red Roads are a great work the likes of which have not been attempted before. Does that mean they have to have giant butcher's gates everywhere? What inspiration will citizens draw from Lorenzo's massive [[folly\|follies]]? To become butchers? Bankers? The Empire needs many things, but there isn't a terrible shortage of either butchers or bankers that anyone is aware of. In fact more than a few acerbically comment that the Empire currently has one too many.

	How did it come to pass that one man has been able to paint the Empire blood red, given carte blanche to build giant edifices decorated with cleavers anywhere he likes? The answer of course is because he's ''rich'' - he made a fortune playing the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]] for mithril - and now he's making a travesty of the Empire playing the Senate for fools. Greedy senators look the other way while la Volpe announces anything he chooses. They groan every time he comes to the floor... but none of them actually ''do'' anything about it.		How did it come to pass that one man has been able to paint the Empire blood red, given carte blanche to build giant edifices decorated with cleavers anywhere he likes? The answer of course is because he's ''rich'' - he made a fortune playing the [[Bourse]] for mithril - and now he's making a travesty of the Empire playing the Senate for fools. Greedy senators look the other way while la Volpe announces anything he chooses. They groan every time he comes to the floor... but none of them actually ''do'' anything about it.

	In fact, much of this sentiment comes not from the League where many of the la Volpe's commissions are based, but from [[Highguard]] and other places. Unfortunately for la Volpe this group are not just angry about him but also about the [[Those_who_worship#Almodin_Okt.C3.ADstis.2C_Priest_of_the_Builder\|Asavean architect]] whose works have grown increasingly blasphemous. The Empire's commitment to [[the Way]] is mocked by this individual whose entire body of work is simply one act of blasphemy after another. In the minds of these people the presence of [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean]] [[Feroz#The_Temple_of_Balo_and_the_Black_Bull\|temples on the Coast]] coupled with Asavean statues to their blasphemous gods that now dot the Empire are yet another sign that the Senate simply cannot be trusted with the power of commission.		In fact, much of this sentiment comes not from the League where many of the la Volpe's commissions are based, but from [[Highguard]] and other places. Unfortunately for la Volpe this group are not just angry about him but also about the [[Those_who_worship#Almodin_Okt.C3.ADstis.2C_Priest_of_the_Builder\|Asavean architect]] whose works have grown increasingly blasphemous. The Empire's commitment to [[the Way]] is mocked by this individual whose entire body of work is simply one act of blasphemy after another. In the minds of these people the presence of [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean]] [[Feroz#The_Temple_of_Balo_and_the_Black_Bull\|temples on the Coast]] coupled with Asavean statues to their blasphemous gods that now dot the Empire are yet another sign that the Senate simply cannot be trusted with the power of commission.

Twiggy at 18:58, 3 September 2025

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	===Glory===		===Glory===
	This opportunity has been ~~superceded~~ by the updated [[Good old smooth red wine#Renewing the Tourney Grounds\|Good old smooth red wine]] Wind of Fortune.		This opportunity has been superseded by the updated [[Good old smooth red wine#Renewing the Tourney Grounds\|Good old smooth red wine]] Wind of Fortune.
	[[Astolat]] is the vibrant and beating heart of Dawn, and one of its most famous locations is [[Astolat#Laroc\|Laroc]], home of the largest known pageantry in the Empire. There, [[questing knight\|questing knights]], [[yeofolk of Dawn\|yeofolk]], and nobles alike clash in glorious bouts, ever eager to prove themselves in the eyes of their peers.		[[Astolat]] is the vibrant and beating heart of Dawn, and one of its most famous locations is [[Astolat#Laroc\|Laroc]], home of the largest known pageantry in the Empire. There, [[questing knight\|questing knights]], [[yeofolk of Dawn\|yeofolk]], and nobles alike clash in glorious bouts, ever eager to prove themselves in the eyes of their peers.

Twiggy at 15:07, 21 August 2025

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	The Galia family own a large series of farms thirty miles upriver from the coast at [[Madruga#Lightsea\|Lightsea]] in [[Madruga]]. The [[farm\|farms]] are productive, and regular shipments of grain, wheat, and salted pork are unloaded every week in Siroc - but the area is dry, and water is often in demand. The Galia family would like to build a great dam across the river, creating a huge artificial lake that they could use to ensure that they had a dependable supply of water throughout the summer.		The Galia family own a large series of farms thirty miles upriver from the coast at [[Madruga#Lightsea\|Lightsea]] in [[Madruga]]. The [[farm\|farms]] are productive, and regular shipments of grain, wheat, and salted pork are unloaded every week in Siroc - but the area is dry, and water is often in demand. The Galia family would like to build a great dam across the river, creating a huge artificial lake that they could use to ensure that they had a dependable supply of water throughout the summer.

	The dam would require 30 wains of white granite and 60 crowns to construct, and would need someone to be appointed to oversee operations, ~~authorize~~ repairs, maintain the sluice gates and the like. In return the Galia farmers would sign a contract for the water ensuring a steady income of 4 thrones every season according to the civil service estimate (a [[sinecure]]).		The dam would require 30 wains of white granite and 60 crowns to construct, and would need someone to be appointed to oversee operations, authorise repairs, maintain the sluice gates and the like. In return the Galia farmers would sign a contract for the water ensuring a steady income of 4 thrones every season according to the civil service estimate (a [[sinecure]]).

	Sadly the family don't remotely possess the means to pay for such a vast construction - but they are more than happy to incorporate the symbols of the Bloody Butchers into their dam. They are very clear they don't care what the dam looks like - provided they get their water.		Sadly the family don't remotely possess the means to pay for such a vast construction - but they are more than happy to incorporate the symbols of the Bloody Butchers into their dam. They are very clear they don't care what the dam looks like - provided they get their water.

Apoth: /* The Blood Red Pig Farm */

2024-04-13T16:31:31Z

The Blood Red Pig Farm

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	===The Blood Red Pig Farm===		===The Blood Red Pig Farm===
	The town of [[Bregasland#Gravenmarch\|Graven]] is the largest settlement in [[Bregasland]] and some say it has always had ideas above its station. The ~~aldermen~~ of the town have a bad reputation for their cantankerous relationship with the local [[yeomen of the Marches\|yeofolk]] who supply the town and its inhabitants with food. Bregasland is far from being the most fertile Marcher territory and the high prices the town is forced to pay to feed itself are just one of many sources of friction.		The town of [[Bregasland#Gravenmarch\|Graven]] is the largest settlement in [[Bregasland]] and some say it has always had ideas above its station. The alders of the town have a bad reputation for their cantankerous relationship with the local [[yeomen of the Marches\|yeofolk]] who supply the town and its inhabitants with food. Bregasland is far from being the most fertile Marcher territory and the high prices the town is forced to pay to feed itself are just one of many sources of friction.

	To improve their bargaining position, the town council proposes to build a vast pig farm on the north edge of the town. The centrepiece of the farm will be a large abattoir where the pigs can be killed and the carcasses cut up. The farm will be huge, much larger than any single yeoman might manage so it would need to have a citizen appointed to oversee the essential tasks of managing the farm. The farm will then send shipments of salted pork to the town, including the miners working the profitable mines that dot the adjacent mountain. In return for their time, the citizen will be able to use some of their own funds to purchase ingots of weltsilver and green iron from these mine-owners.		To improve their bargaining position, the town council proposes to build a vast pig farm on the north edge of the town. The centrepiece of the farm will be a large abattoir where the pigs can be killed and the carcasses cut up. The farm will be huge, much larger than any single yeoman might manage so it would need to have a citizen appointed to oversee the essential tasks of managing the farm. The farm will then send shipments of salted pork to the town, including the miners working the profitable mines that dot the adjacent mountain. In return for their time, the citizen will be able to use some of their own funds to purchase ingots of weltsilver and green iron from these mine-owners.
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	The Blood Red Pig Farm would require 20 wains of weirwood and 40 crowns to construct, and would need someone to be appointed to oversee operations, handling the contracts with the various mine owners who would be queuing up to acquire cheap cuts of meat for their workers. As a result the Farm would allow the citizen appointed to buy [[Materials#Weltsilver\|weltsilver]] and [[materials#Green Iron\|green iron]] - for a price. The civil service estimate that the minimum purchase would be 7 crowns in exchange for 8 ingots of weltsilver and 4 ingots of green iron - but they could spend up to 48 crowns to buy 32 ingots of weltsilver and 16 ingots of green iron.		The Blood Red Pig Farm would require 20 wains of weirwood and 40 crowns to construct, and would need someone to be appointed to oversee operations, handling the contracts with the various mine owners who would be queuing up to acquire cheap cuts of meat for their workers. As a result the Farm would allow the citizen appointed to buy [[Materials#Weltsilver\|weltsilver]] and [[materials#Green Iron\|green iron]] - for a price. The civil service estimate that the minimum purchase would be 7 crowns in exchange for 8 ingots of weltsilver and 4 ingots of green iron - but they could spend up to 48 crowns to buy 32 ingots of weltsilver and 16 ingots of green iron.

	The ~~Aldermen~~ of Graven are unable to fund the Pig Farm themselves but they are keen to point out that it will include an actual butchers hall! They are more than happy to paint it any colour of red that la Volpe would like and propose to make him the very first ''Honorary Citizen of Graven Rock'' - a newly created ceremonial title that would be bestowed for life on whoever funded the Blood Red Pig Farm.		The Alders of Graven are unable to fund the Pig Farm themselves but they are keen to point out that it will include an actual butchers hall! They are more than happy to paint it any colour of red that la Volpe would like and propose to make him the very first ''Honorary Citizen of Graven Rock'' - a newly created ceremonial title that would be bestowed for life on whoever funded the Blood Red Pig Farm.

	===The Colossus of Tassato===		===The Colossus of Tassato===

Hailmur at 15:24, 5 May 2023

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	Back when the plans for the Butchers' roads were announced, "la Volpe" announced his intention to spread the roads further, taking them as far as [[Segura#Anduz\|Anduz]] in [[Segura]] and even as far as [[Morrow]]. These plans would have taken these roads to the very steps of the [[Bastion#Bastion.2C_the_White_City\|White City of Bastion]], holy city, site of yearly pilgrimages by the Highborn and other virtuous followers of the Way. Sadly the roads have not yet arrived at Bastion, but the civil service are confident that if that section is built and completed then it would see a significant increase in pilgrims visiting the holy city - and that prediction gives rise to an opportunity.		Back when the plans for the Butchers' roads were announced, "la Volpe" announced his intention to spread the roads further, taking them as far as [[Segura#Anduz\|Anduz]] in [[Segura]] and even as far as [[Morrow]]. These plans would have taken these roads to the very steps of the [[Bastion#Bastion.2C_the_White_City\|White City of Bastion]], holy city, site of yearly pilgrimages by the Highborn and other virtuous followers of the Way. Sadly the roads have not yet arrived at Bastion, but the civil service are confident that if that section is built and completed then it would see a significant increase in pilgrims visiting the holy city - and that prediction gives rise to an opportunity.

	Based on the predictions, Philemon of the Chapter of Fulmon's Bounty has put his chapter's resources to work to design a series of beautiful hostels and facilities intended to support the increased number of pilgrims taking advantage of the simple and safe passage to the birthplace of the Way down the Blood Red Roads. Philemon is clear that his chapter are not prepared to see their work traduced by ''"gaudy red cleaver symbols"'' and ''"bloody money"'', so they are not prepared to take a single ring of la Volpe's money for their commission - instead they are hoping that the benefactors of the nation will dig deep to find the resources needed. Or if not, then perhaps [[~~Prominent_chapters~~#The_Cohort_Of_The_Winter_Bear\|the Cohort of the Winter Bear]], whose traditional duty is to defend pilgrims on the road, might help.		Based on the predictions, Philemon of the Chapter of Fulmon's Bounty has put his chapter's resources to work to design a series of beautiful hostels and facilities intended to support the increased number of pilgrims taking advantage of the simple and safe passage to the birthplace of the Way down the Blood Red Roads. Philemon is clear that his chapter are not prepared to see their work traduced by ''"gaudy red cleaver symbols"'' and ''"bloody money"'', so they are not prepared to take a single ring of la Volpe's money for their commission - instead they are hoping that the benefactors of the nation will dig deep to find the resources needed. Or if not, then perhaps [[Highguard groups#The_Cohort_Of_The_Winter_Bear\|the Cohort of the Winter Bear]], whose traditional duty is to defend pilgrims on the road, might help.

	Philemon's design for the Pilgrims' Road hostelry requires 100 wains of white granite and 200 crowns to complete. The benefits of such an impressive set of new hostels would be significant, however, providing a bounty of 50 liao and 100 Synod votes spread between every congregation in Bastion. Philemon is prepared to allow the benefactors to have appropriate input on the work to ensure that everyone can be confident that the hostels constitute something every Highborn can be proud of - however he is absolutely clear that he will not permit that ''"League montebanc"'' anywhere near this grand scheme.		Philemon's design for the Pilgrims' Road hostelry requires 100 wains of white granite and 200 crowns to complete. The benefits of such an impressive set of new hostels would be significant, however, providing a bounty of 50 liao and 100 Synod votes spread between every congregation in Bastion. Philemon is prepared to allow the benefactors to have appropriate input on the work to ensure that everyone can be confident that the hostels constitute something every Highborn can be proud of - however he is absolutely clear that he will not permit that ''"League montebanc"'' anywhere near this grand scheme.

Rafferty: /* Glory */

2022-09-02T12:42:43Z

Glory

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	===Glory===		===Glory===
			This opportunity has been superceded by the updated [[Good old smooth red wine#Renewing the Tourney Grounds\|Good old smooth red wine]] Wind of Fortune.
	[[Astolat]] is the vibrant and beating heart of Dawn, and one of its most famous locations is [[Astolat#Laroc\|Laroc]], home of the largest known pageantry in the Empire. There, [[questing knight\|questing knights]], [[yeofolk of Dawn\|yeofolk]], and nobles alike clash in glorious bouts, ever eager to prove themselves in the eyes of their peers.		[[Astolat]] is the vibrant and beating heart of Dawn, and one of its most famous locations is [[Astolat#Laroc\|Laroc]], home of the largest known pageantry in the Empire. There, [[questing knight\|questing knights]], [[yeofolk of Dawn\|yeofolk]], and nobles alike clash in glorious bouts, ever eager to prove themselves in the eyes of their peers.

Rafferty at 09:19, 10 May 2022

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	A movement has begun to spread amongst the folk of Laroc to construct a new, and much more magnificent tournament ground - an arena not only capable of housing a dozen or more bouts at once, but also seating great hosts of passionate onlookers, who would be drawn like moths to Laroc's flame.		A movement has begun to spread amongst the folk of Laroc to construct a new, and much more magnificent tournament ground - an arena not only capable of housing a dozen or more bouts at once, but also seating great hosts of passionate onlookers, who would be drawn like moths to Laroc's flame.

	A passionate architect by the name of Lady Larille de Rochemont is leading the forefront of this movement. The Lady has been a very public critic of the work of the Lorenzo whom she scornfully disdains as ''"that jumped up yeoman"'' whenever his name is mentioned. She has quite deliberately created two competing sets of designs: one is themed in red and black with a stylised motif of eagles and primroses, the other is blue and argent, with three crescent moons around a gryphon. Doubtless the Lady would be prepared to change her plans if needed but she is making no secret of the fact that she is appealing to the Pride of two of the most powerful [[~~Prominent_noble_houses~~\|noble houses]], to see who is willing to do most to support her work.		A passionate architect by the name of Lady Larille de Rochemont is leading the forefront of this movement. The Lady has been a very public critic of the work of the Lorenzo whom she scornfully disdains as ''"that jumped up yeoman"'' whenever his name is mentioned. She has quite deliberately created two competing sets of designs: one is themed in red and black with a stylised motif of eagles and primroses, the other is blue and argent, with three crescent moons around a gryphon. Doubtless the Lady would be prepared to change her plans if needed but she is making no secret of the fact that she is appealing to the Pride of two of the most powerful [[Dawn groups\|noble houses]], to see who is willing to do most to support her work.

	She is at pains to stress that her designs do include an element that references the Bloody Butchers. A section of the arena which she anticipates will be seen by many visitors will incorporate Lorenzo's name and the heraldry of the Butchers Bank, but she promises that if Lorenzo is prepared to make a 25 throne contribution towards the costs then she is willing to redesign the ablutions block to a more neutral theme.		She is at pains to stress that her designs do include an element that references the Bloody Butchers. A section of the arena which she anticipates will be seen by many visitors will incorporate Lorenzo's name and the heraldry of the Butchers Bank, but she promises that if Lorenzo is prepared to make a 25 throne contribution towards the costs then she is willing to redesign the ablutions block to a more neutral theme.

RichardRaynor at 19:46, 20 January 2022

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	"This is never going to work. You're an idiot."		"This is never going to work. You're an idiot."

Rafferty at 15:57, 1 November 2018

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Dre at 12:28, 29 August 2018

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	Of course 30 wains of weirwood and white granite do not come cheap! And that raises the rather sticky question of who might pay for it. Cyrus of the White Stair, formerly of Zenith, is at pains to admit that while he would be only be too happy to accept backing from the benevolent la Volpe, the nature of the project means it is impossible to include ''any'' part of the symbol of the Butchers in the construction. It is not a question of taste, but one of magic; the immutable laws of magic mean it is simply not possible. Every element of the design will have to be handled with exquisite care - to keep the natural sense of Winter that now permeates the ruin. Anything bright or showy would undermine that and make the entire project a failure. Or so Cyrus claims.		Of course 30 wains of weirwood and white granite do not come cheap! And that raises the rather sticky question of who might pay for it. Cyrus of the White Stair, formerly of Zenith, is at pains to admit that while he would be only be too happy to accept backing from the benevolent la Volpe, the nature of the project means it is impossible to include ''any'' part of the symbol of the Butchers in the construction. It is not a question of taste, but one of magic; the immutable laws of magic mean it is simply not possible. Every element of the design will have to be handled with exquisite care - to keep the natural sense of Winter that now permeates the ruin. Anything bright or showy would undermine that and make the entire project a failure. Or so Cyrus claims.

	Cyrus also claims that the project requires a benefactor whose arete and poise allows them to understand the fine balance of magic and architecture which are essential to make the new spire a success. They are hoping that Achilles of ~~Damakhan~~'s Forge - whose fortune is said to rival that of la Volpe - will be intrigued by the potential of the project and keen to play a role in what could be a historic project that would benefit all of Urizen.		Cyrus also claims that the project requires a benefactor whose arete and poise allows them to understand the fine balance of magic and architecture which are essential to make the new spire a success. They are hoping that Achilles of Damakan's Forge - whose fortune is said to rival that of la Volpe - will be intrigued by the potential of the project and keen to play a role in what could be a historic project that would benefit all of Urizen.

	==Limited Opportunity==		==Limited Opportunity==
	These [[opportunity\|opportunities]] definitely remain open until the end of the Summer Solstice. After that, interest and enthusiasm - both from those keen to win the support of la Volpe, and those who dislike him for whatever reason - may begin to wane. if this happens, some or all of these commissions may cease to be available.		These [[opportunity\|opportunities]] definitely remain open until the end of the Summer Solstice. After that, interest and enthusiasm - both from those keen to win the support of la Volpe, and those who dislike him for whatever reason - may begin to wane. if this happens, some or all of these commissions may cease to be available.