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==Overview==
==Overview==
The Singing Caves are located near [[Mournwold#Overton|Overton]] in the [[the Marches|Marcher]] [[territory]] of [[Mournwold]]. Custodianship of the Singing Caves grants an [[Imperial title]]; a seat on the [[Imperial Bourse]]; and a seasonal bounty of valuable mithril.
The Singing Caves are located near [[Mournwold#Overton|Overton]] in the [[the Marches|Marcher]] [[territory]] of [[Mournwold]]. Custodianship of the Singing Caves grants an [[Imperial title]]; a seat on the [[Imperial Bourse]]; and a seasonal bounty of valuable mithril.
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==The Resource==
The Singing Caves are found in [[Mournwold]] not far from the town of [[Mournwold#Overton|Overton]]. They take their name from the strange voices that echo forth when the wind blows above.  Local stories claim that the mines were first discovered by the folk hero [[#Jonah Gold|Jonah Gold]] in pre-Imperial times while following a particularly rich seam of green iron  Fanciful tales suggest that one of the voices that seem to issue from the cave is that of that legendary miner issuing dire warnings of future mining disasters.
Studies of the voices suggest that they are almost certainly a natural phenomenon, but there is a persistent tale of a voice crying "Rise, Marchers, rise!" that seemed to issue from the cave a month before the first [[Jotun]] troops crossed the border into the Mournwold. The bizarre occurrence was well documented at the time, but the ensuing invasion left little time for deeper investigation. Those few scholars who have made the trip out to the besieged [[territory]] were at a loss to explain the event - but came away largely convinced of its veracity following interviews with the miners.
Found on the northern borders of the [[#Greensward|Greensward]], the last few decades have seen some tension between the miners and the citizens of Overton. The Singing Caves are an Imperial Bourse seat, not a Marcher national seat - something that causes resentment among many Mournwolders to this day. Several outspoken Marchers, including the previous [[Monastery|abbot]] of [[Mournwold#Greensward|Greensward Monastery]], have claimed that the owners of the Singing Caves have relied on Marcher sweat and blood to protect their investment. Indeed, no Marcher had held the Singing Caves Bourse Seat in the two decades before it was allocated as a national position - instead, it was held by a citizen of [[the League|League]] (most commonly one representing one of the [[Tassato|Tassatan]] guilds. Any Marcher miner who worked the Singing Caves under a "foreign" Seat is given short shrift by their neighbours - in pre-invasion times it was not uncommon for them to experience the [[The_Marches_culture_and_customs#Rough_music|rough music]]. On nights where the beer and cider is flowing, there was grim talk of demanding that the Caves be given over to the Marchers if the Mournwold was ever liberated - although the legality of such a position is dubious at best.


==The Resource==
For a short time in late 380YE, the Singing Caves were taken by the Jotun orcs. They were recovered shortly afterwards, but the legal situation was clear - as a resource liberated from barbarians the Imperial Senate was required to [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Allocation|allocate]] them again. A Marcher lobby persuaded the Senate to [[Allocate_the_Singing_Caves|allocate them to the Marches]] as a national position, but the motion was immediately [[The_Throne#Power_of_Veto|vetoed]] by [[Empress Lisabetta]], leaving the mines unallocated. They will be eligible to be allocated again during the Winter 380YE summit.
The Singing Caves are found in [[Mournwold]] not far from the besieged settlement of [[Mournwold#Overton|Overton]]. Still in Imperial hands, albeit only just, the Singing Caves take their name from the strange voices that echo forth when the wind blows above. Many Imperial citizens are concerned about what will happen to the Singing Caves when the [[Jotun]] invaders make a significant attempt to conquer the last Imperial hold outs in this desolate territory.
 
They were [[Allocate the Singing Caves Spring 382YE|eventually allocated]] as a National Bourse position during the Spring Equinox 382YE, by which time a significant bounty of mithril had built up that became the property of Abbott Thomas Arch when they gained the seat.
 
The Imperial Senate [[Construct Lowther's Lift|commissioned]] the construction of a deep lift following an [[Wildest_dreams#The_Deep_Mine|opportunity]] that arose when a group of miners were led to a hidden bounty of mithril deep beneath the Singing Caves by [[Jonah Gold]].
 
==The Bourse Seat==
===Responsibilities===
The Seat has no particular responsibilities; they simply receive a bounty of mithril which is theirs to do with as they will. If the Singing Caves were to be threatened in any way, it would be the responsibility of the Seat to deal with those threats. Likewise, if any particular [[opportunity]] were to arise related to the Singing Caves, the Seat would expect to be consulted as to how that opportunity might be resolved.
===Powers===
====Seat on the Bourse====
Custodianship of the Singing Caves comes with a seat on the Imperial Bourse. For the most part, this Seat comes with no additional responsibilities. It is an Imperial title that grants the right to participate on the rare occasion when the Imperial Bourse as a body is required to make a decision.


The Singing Caves are found on the northern borders of the [[#Greensward|Greensward]] not far from [[#Overton|Overton]]. Still in Imperial hands, albeit only just, the Singing Caves take their name from the strange voices that echo forth when the wind blows above. Many Imperial citizens are concerned about what will happen to the Singing Caves when the [[Jotun]] invaders make a significant attempt to conquer the last Imperial hold outs in this desolate territory. Local stories claim that the mines were first discovered by the folk hero [[#Jonah Gold|Jonah Gold]] in pre-Imperial times while following a particularly rich seam of green iron.
====Bounty of mithril====
The Seat has control of a source of mithril and receives Bourse certificates to represent that control. They can dispense this resource as they choose. Production is 28 Imperial wains of mithril every season.


* Reference Jonah Gold
====Attract mine workers====
* Reference local resentment about Imperial seat; check Marcher ownership; reference chance to reassign when Mournwold is recaptured
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<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''Attract mine workers'''</td><td style="background-color: LightBlue;"></td></tr>
<tr><td>72 crowns</td><td>3 wains of mithril</td></tr>
<tr><td>168 crowns</td><td>6 wains of mithril</td></tr>
<tr><td>288 crowns</td><td>9 wains of mithril</td></tr>
<tr><td>432 crowns</td><td>12 wains of mithril</td></tr>
</table></div>
The Custodian has access to a [[ministry]] that allows them to fund mine workers that will allow them to acquire quantities of [[mithril]] at a set price. The Custodian of the Singing Caves spends their money and makes their choices during downtime from their character page. Money is removed from, and resources are placed into, the character's inventory when the downtime is processed.


{{Bourse Seat|the Singing Caves|mithril|28 Imperial wains|Autumn Equinox|As an Imperial seat, any Imperial citizen may participate in the auction and hold the title.}}
===Appointment===
As with all mithril Bourse seats, the holder of the title is determined during the Autumn Equinox. Control of the Singing Caves is assigned to whichever Marcher candidate receives the most support from [[farm]] owners. Votes are recorded in private in conjunction with the civil servants who support the Bourse.


[[Category:Steve]]
Custodianship of the Singing Caves is retained for a year, or until the citizen holding the seat dies, or steps down. An Imperial Bourse seat cannot be [[revocation|revoked]] by the [[Imperial Synod]].
{{RecentElections|Singing_Caves}}
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Latest revision as of 11:53, 14 June 2024

Overview

The Singing Caves are located near Overton in the Marcher territory of Mournwold. Custodianship of the Singing Caves grants an Imperial title; a seat on the Imperial Bourse; and a seasonal bounty of valuable mithril.

Alessandra follows Ricardo di Tassato and Guillamo deTassato as the third League Seat of the Singing Caves since the death of Empress Britta.
Alessandra Vedova del Macellaio of the Bloody Butchers
of Temeschwar, who took the seat in Autumn 379YE.

The Resource

The Singing Caves are found in Mournwold not far from the town of Overton. They take their name from the strange voices that echo forth when the wind blows above. Local stories claim that the mines were first discovered by the folk hero Jonah Gold in pre-Imperial times while following a particularly rich seam of green iron Fanciful tales suggest that one of the voices that seem to issue from the cave is that of that legendary miner issuing dire warnings of future mining disasters.

Studies of the voices suggest that they are almost certainly a natural phenomenon, but there is a persistent tale of a voice crying "Rise, Marchers, rise!" that seemed to issue from the cave a month before the first Jotun troops crossed the border into the Mournwold. The bizarre occurrence was well documented at the time, but the ensuing invasion left little time for deeper investigation. Those few scholars who have made the trip out to the besieged territory were at a loss to explain the event - but came away largely convinced of its veracity following interviews with the miners.

Found on the northern borders of the Greensward, the last few decades have seen some tension between the miners and the citizens of Overton. The Singing Caves are an Imperial Bourse seat, not a Marcher national seat - something that causes resentment among many Mournwolders to this day. Several outspoken Marchers, including the previous abbot of Greensward Monastery, have claimed that the owners of the Singing Caves have relied on Marcher sweat and blood to protect their investment. Indeed, no Marcher had held the Singing Caves Bourse Seat in the two decades before it was allocated as a national position - instead, it was held by a citizen of League (most commonly one representing one of the Tassatan guilds. Any Marcher miner who worked the Singing Caves under a "foreign" Seat is given short shrift by their neighbours - in pre-invasion times it was not uncommon for them to experience the rough music. On nights where the beer and cider is flowing, there was grim talk of demanding that the Caves be given over to the Marchers if the Mournwold was ever liberated - although the legality of such a position is dubious at best.

For a short time in late 380YE, the Singing Caves were taken by the Jotun orcs. They were recovered shortly afterwards, but the legal situation was clear - as a resource liberated from barbarians the Imperial Senate was required to allocate them again. A Marcher lobby persuaded the Senate to allocate them to the Marches as a national position, but the motion was immediately vetoed by Empress Lisabetta, leaving the mines unallocated. They will be eligible to be allocated again during the Winter 380YE summit.

They were eventually allocated as a National Bourse position during the Spring Equinox 382YE, by which time a significant bounty of mithril had built up that became the property of Abbott Thomas Arch when they gained the seat.

The Imperial Senate commissioned the construction of a deep lift following an opportunity that arose when a group of miners were led to a hidden bounty of mithril deep beneath the Singing Caves by Jonah Gold.

The Bourse Seat

Responsibilities

The Seat has no particular responsibilities; they simply receive a bounty of mithril which is theirs to do with as they will. If the Singing Caves were to be threatened in any way, it would be the responsibility of the Seat to deal with those threats. Likewise, if any particular opportunity were to arise related to the Singing Caves, the Seat would expect to be consulted as to how that opportunity might be resolved.

Powers

Seat on the Bourse

Custodianship of the Singing Caves comes with a seat on the Imperial Bourse. For the most part, this Seat comes with no additional responsibilities. It is an Imperial title that grants the right to participate on the rare occasion when the Imperial Bourse as a body is required to make a decision.

Bounty of mithril

The Seat has control of a source of mithril and receives Bourse certificates to represent that control. They can dispense this resource as they choose. Production is 28 Imperial wains of mithril every season.

Attract mine workers

Attract mine workers
72 crowns3 wains of mithril
168 crowns6 wains of mithril
288 crowns9 wains of mithril
432 crowns12 wains of mithril

The Custodian has access to a ministry that allows them to fund mine workers that will allow them to acquire quantities of mithril at a set price. The Custodian of the Singing Caves spends their money and makes their choices during downtime from their character page. Money is removed from, and resources are placed into, the character's inventory when the downtime is processed.

Appointment

As with all mithril Bourse seats, the holder of the title is determined during the Autumn Equinox. Control of the Singing Caves is assigned to whichever Marcher candidate receives the most support from farm owners. Votes are recorded in private in conjunction with the civil servants who support the Bourse.

Custodianship of the Singing Caves is retained for a year, or until the citizen holding the seat dies, or steps down. An Imperial Bourse seat cannot be revoked by the Imperial Synod.

SummitElectedVotes
Autumn Equinox 386YEJames Forrester322 Votes
Autumn Equinox 385YEHenry Birchsmith370 Votes
Autumn Equinox 384YEFern195 Votes
Autumn Equinox 383YEAbbott Thomas Arch68 Votes
Autumn Equinox 382YEAbbott Thomas Arch256 Votes
Summer Solstice 382YEAbbott Thomas Arch
Winter Solstice 380YEFalko von Temeschwar
Autumn Equinox 380YESaura Splitroot
Autumn Equinox 379YEAlessandra Vedova del Macellaio
Autumn Equinox 378YERicardo Almieda Desmondo di Tassato
Winter Solstice 377YEGuillamo de Tassato
Winter Solstice 376YEGuillamo de Tassato

Recent Elections

This title is currently held by James Forrester; it will be reelected at Autumn Equinox 387YE. The table to the right shows the citizens who have been elected to hold this title in the years since Empress Britta died.