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{{CaptionedImage|file=RicardoDiTasetto.jpg|caption=The Ambassador to [[Faraden]] has [[authority]] to represent the Empire in dealings with the [{Farden]]. Quick wits and a sincere<br/>manner may prove to be valuable qualities when dealing with ambassadors from that [[Malign spiritual presences#Vengeance| notoriously touchy]] western nation.|title=Ricardo Almieda Desmondo di Tasetto (R) was appointed the first Ambassdor to Faraden in Autumn 379YE.|align=left|width=600}}
[[Category:Title]][[Category:Foreign Nations]][[Category:Senate]][[Category:Ambassador]]
<div style="display:inline-block; float: left; width: 400px">{{CaptionedImage|file=Mina6596.jpg|caption='''Mina i Yashum i Riqueza''', Ambassador to Faraden|align=left|width=400}}</div>
==Overview==
==Overview==
The Ambassador to Faraden is an [[Imperial title]]. It is an Imperial position appointed by the [[Imperial Senate]].
The Ambassador to Faraden is an [[Imperial title]]. It is an Imperial position appointed by the [[Senate]]. The Faraden embassy lies in [[Segura#Anduz|Anduz]], in western [[Segura]], while the Imperial embassy to Faraden is incoporated into a suite of rooms and offices at the Palace of the Five Winds - the heart of Faraden government and culture.


The agreement to construct an official embassy was contingent on the liberation of [[Segura]], and the repair of the [[Segura#The Towers of Anduz|Towers of Anduz]]. Without these two achievements, the Empire had no ability to protect trade routes (and avenues for diplomatic envoys) through the northern Lasambrian Hills.
Relations between the Empire and Faraden have always been a little tense, primarily due to disagreements around religion. In recent years, with the ascension of the pro-Imperial Tchinua Ganbatar as Liege of Five Winds, they have improved significantly. Faraden is a mercantile nation, which trades extensively with its larger neighbour to the east. Despite depressingly regular upsets - mostly related to the Faraden practice of [[Malign spiritual presences#Vengeance|Vengeance]] - this trade remains reasonably consistent. Recent years have seen additional tension as a result of [[Asavean Archipelago|Asavean]] attempts to interfere in Faraden, but for the moment the western nation seems more inclined towards the Empire than its many rivals.


Prior to the Winter Solstice 387YE, the Ambassador was able to purchase goods from merchants and those seeking favour. This was changed, along with the rest of the ambassadors, when the Senate voted to [[387YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Imperial_Embassies|amend]] the embassies to end the practice, removing mercantile support and the upkeep costs at the same time.
==Responsibilities==
==Responsibilities==
The ambassador is expected to represent the Empire in relations with the [[Faraden]].
The [[ambassador]]  is expected to represent the Empire in relations with the people of [[Faraden]]. They have all the responsibilities [[Ambassador#Responsibilities|common]] to an Imperial ambassador. As such they are responsible for representing the Empire to Faraden, and to a degree vice versa. They are presented as the primary contact for any official Imperial business relating to the western nation, so their letters carry much greater weight and importance than anyone bar [[the Throne]]. They are expected to conduct or oversee any [[Ambassador#Treaty|treaty negotiations]] with Faraden, and receive official [[Ambassador#Delegation|delegations]]. The [[civil service]] will direct representatives and citizens of the foreign power to the ambassador wherever appropriate.
==Powers==
{{Diplomacy|nation=[[Faraden]]|port=[[Foreign ports#Caitun|Caitun]]|ambassador=Mina i Yashum i Riqueza of [[the Brass Coast]]|status=Foreigner|counterpart=[[Ambassador to Faraden#Faraden Ambassador|Mistress Singua Karadragha]]}}
===Imperial Ambassador===
The title has all the [[Ambassador#Powers|common powers]] of an ambassador: they can receive a formal [[Ambassador#Delegation|delegation]], and may prepare a [[Ambassador#Treaty|treaty]].
===Stipend===
The Ambassador receives a [[Imperial_treasury#Stipends|stipend]] of four thrones each season


===Consequence===
==Appointment==
Foreign dignitaries expect Imperial Ambassadors to speak on behalf of the Empire. On some occasions, the Senate has granted an ambassador the right to declare war or peace with a foreign nation. However regardless of what powers the Senate has chosen to vest in the office, most visitors will assume that the ambassadors words carry the weight of the Empire and respond accordingly. An ambassador may not be able to declare war on behalf of the Empire - but history has shown that they can cause a foreign nation to declare war on the Empire - if suitably provoked.
The Ambassador to Faraden is an Imperial position [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#Imperial_Position|appointed by the Senate]]. Any Imperial citizen can hold this title, and the ambassador serves for a year. They can be [[Revocation|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly|General Assembly]] and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine|Assembly of the Nine]].
 
{{RecentElections|Ambassador_to_Faraden}}
==Powers==
==Ambassadorial Lore==
===Authority===
===Faraden Embassy===
The civil service provide support to allow the ambassador to speak on behalf of the Empire when dealing with foreign dignitaries from the relevant nation. If the visitors are present at the summit and have requested an official audience, then the Senate room is made available for use by the Ambassador at least once. The ambassador is expected to receive guests from the Imperial throne and to decide on who will be present in the chamber during this audience.
The Faraden embassy is found in [[Segura#Anduz|Anduz]], in [[Segura]]. [[Construct_Faraden_embassy|Proposed]] before the [[Senate]] in Winter 378YE, it was completed shortly after the Summer Solstice 379YE. The founding of an official [[embassy]] was contingent on the liberation of [[Segura]], and the repair of the [[Segura#The Towers of Anduz|Towers of Anduz]]. Without these two achievements, the Empire had no ability to protect trade routes (and avenues for diplomatic envoys) through [[Reinos]]. Ironically, barely three years after completion of the embassy (shortly before the Winter Solstice 382YE), Anduz was conquered by the Lasambrian [[Jotun]]. The embassy was in their hands until Anduz was retaken shortly before Spring Equinox two years later.  


===Ministry===
Providing an official residence for Faraden representatives, the structure is a fine example of Faraden architecture; sturdy, but beautiful, surrounded by a formally laid out garden mixing plants common to both the Empire and the western hills. In many ways, its design is similar to that of the [[Segura_spoils_of_war#Kabalai_Palace|Kabalai Palace]], but on a grander scale.  
As a [[ministry]], the title of Ambassador to Faraden allows the holder to purchase quantities of special materials at a set price. The ambassador 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.


The production of the ministry is related to the operation the [[Segura#The Towers of Anduz|Towers of Anduz]] in [[Segura]]..
The Imperial embassy to Faraden is part of the Palace of the Five Winds in Faraden, and is apparently quite luxurious. It is seen as a plum posting by many civil servants.
{{WingedMessenger|address=Mistress Singua Karadragha, Advisor on Imperial Trade to the Liege of the Five Winds, The Court of the Five Winds, Faraden}}
===Faraden Ambassador===
The Faraden ambassador to the Empire is ''Mistress Singua Karadragha''. Mistress Singua advises the Court of the Five Winds on all diplomatic matters, and speaks on their behalf to foreign ambassadors. Her attitude to the Empire appears to be cool but professional, and heavily informed by the wishes of the Liege and their court, who seek more opportunities to trade with the Empire.
===Ambassadorial Briefing===
As discussed in the 388YE Autumn Equinox wind of fortune '''[[So_little_I_wanted,_so_little_I_got#Ambassadorial_Briefings|So little I wanted, so little I got]]''', the [[civil service]] have recently reinstituted Ambassadorial briefings. At least in the short term, the civil service have resumed furnishing Imperial ambassadors ''who are supported by [[embassy]] staff'' with individual briefings where necessary and appropriate. To maintain transparency and preserve continuity, the briefings are made available to those who wish to review them ''after'' the summit where they are delivered, in a similar way to which [[historical research]] is made public. Only those elements of a briefing that are specifically personal to the ambassador may be removed, and only where they are clearly not of interest to the Empire. At the end of the year, this procedure will be reviewed again, to ensure that it is fit for purpose.
* [[388YE Autumn Faraden ambassador briefing]]


<table><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">Total Money Spent</td><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">Production</td></tr>
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<tr><td>8 Crowns</td><td>4 True Vervain, 2 Imperial Roseweald, 5 Weltsilver, 3 Orichalcum, 2 Tempest Jade, 2 Green Iron</td></tr>
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<tr><td>30 Crowns</td><td>12 True Vervain, 6 Imperial Roseweald, 15 Weltsilver, 9 Orichalcum, 6 Tempest Jade, 6 Green Iron</td></tr>
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<tr><td>60 Crowns</td><td>20 True Vervain, 10 Imperial Roseweald, 25 Weltsilver, 15 Orichalcum, 10 Tempest Jade, 10 Green Iron</td></tr>
The Faraden do not have much in the way of forest resource, so they are often willing to trade for weirwood and especially the iridescent gloaming that they use to make their richest dyes. In return they trade the fruits of their western mines (especially orichalcum and weltsilver).  
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Top level is usually the sum of the middle level + (2x) the bottom level
==Selection==
This title is appointed during the Autumn Equinox. The ambassador is [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#Appointment|appointed]] by the Imperial Senate.


Any Imperial character may hold the title.
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==Removal==
===Faraden Merchants===
The ambassador to Faraden is appointed every year. They can be [[revocation|revoked]] by the General Assembly or the Council of Nine of the [[Imperial Synod]].
<table style="width: 500px; float: right; clear: right; margin: 10px;"><tr><th style="background-color: LightBlue;">Total Money Spent</th><th style="background-color: LightBlue;">Production</th></tr>
 
<tr><td>8 Crowns</td><td>4 True Vervain, 2 Imperial Roseweald, 5 Weltsilver, 3 Orichalcum, 2 Tempest Jade, 2 Green Iron</td></tr>
==History==
<tr><td>30 Crowns</td><td>12 True Vervain, 6 Imperial Roseweald, 15 Weltsilver, 9 Orichalcum, 6 Tempest Jade, 6 Green Iron</td></tr>
Construction of a Faraden embassy in [[#Segura#Anduz|Anduz]] was [[Construct_Faraden_embassy|commissioned]] by the Senate in Winter 378YE and completed shortly after the Summer Solstice 379YE. The first ambassador, Ricardo di Tassato, was [[Appoint_Faraden_ambassador|appointed]] at the Autumn Equinox that same year.
<tr><td>60 Crowns</td><td>20 True Vervain, 10 Imperial Roseweald, 25 Weltsilver, 15 Orichalcum, 10 Tempest Jade, 10 Green Iron</td></tr>
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The [[embassy]] in Segura means that the ambassador enjoys the benefits of [[Ambassador#Mercantile_Support|mercantile support]] from traders keen to curry their favour. As a [[ministry]], this allows them to purchase quantities of special materials at a set price. The ambassador 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.


{{Responsibilities Expectation}}
The production of the ministry is related to the operation of the [[Segura#The Towers of Anduz|Towers of Anduz]] in [[Segura]].


[[Category:Imperial Titles]]
Following the [[Ratify Liberty Pact|imposition]] of [[Tariffs#Sanctions|sanctions]] on trade with [[Faraden]] in Winter 382YE the cost to benefit from the [[ministry]] increased by roughly a fifth. During the Autumn Equinox 384YE the Imperial Senate [[384YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Ratify_Faraden_Treaty|ratified a treaty]] with the Faraden that saw the Faraden returned to a [[Tariffs#Mercantilist|mercantilist]] trading standards.-->
[[Category:Foreigners]]
[[Category:Senate]]

Latest revision as of 14:34, 5 October 2026

Mina6596.jpg
Mina i Yashum i Riqueza, Ambassador to Faraden

Overview

The Ambassador to Faraden is an Imperial title. It is an Imperial position appointed by the Senate. The Faraden embassy lies in Anduz, in western Segura, while the Imperial embassy to Faraden is incoporated into a suite of rooms and offices at the Palace of the Five Winds - the heart of Faraden government and culture.

Relations between the Empire and Faraden have always been a little tense, primarily due to disagreements around religion. In recent years, with the ascension of the pro-Imperial Tchinua Ganbatar as Liege of Five Winds, they have improved significantly. Faraden is a mercantile nation, which trades extensively with its larger neighbour to the east. Despite depressingly regular upsets - mostly related to the Faraden practice of Vengeance - this trade remains reasonably consistent. Recent years have seen additional tension as a result of Asavean attempts to interfere in Faraden, but for the moment the western nation seems more inclined towards the Empire than its many rivals.

Prior to the Winter Solstice 387YE, the Ambassador was able to purchase goods from merchants and those seeking favour. This was changed, along with the rest of the ambassadors, when the Senate voted to amend the embassies to end the practice, removing mercantile support and the upkeep costs at the same time.

Responsibilities

The ambassador is expected to represent the Empire in relations with the people of Faraden. They have all the responsibilities common to an Imperial ambassador. As such they are responsible for representing the Empire to Faraden, and to a degree vice versa. They are presented as the primary contact for any official Imperial business relating to the western nation, so their letters carry much greater weight and importance than anyone bar the Throne. They are expected to conduct or oversee any treaty negotiations with Faraden, and receive official delegations. The civil service will direct representatives and citizens of the foreign power to the ambassador wherever appropriate.

Powers

Faraden

Imperial Ambassador

The title has all the common powers of an ambassador: they can receive a formal delegation, and may prepare a treaty.

Stipend

The Ambassador receives a stipend of four thrones each season

Appointment

The Ambassador to Faraden is an Imperial position appointed by the Senate. Any Imperial citizen can hold this title, and the ambassador serves for a year. They can be revoked by the General Assembly and by the Assembly of the Nine.

SummitNationElected
Spring Equinox 388YEThe Brass CoastMina i Yashum i Riqueza
Spring Equinox 387YEThe MarchesEbenezer
Spring Equinox 386YEThe MarchesEbenezer
Spring Equinox 385YEThe LeagueErasmo di Tassato
Spring Equinox 384YEThe LeagueErasmo di Tassato
Spring Equinox 383YEThe LeagueErasmo di Tassato
Summer Solstice 382YEThe LeagueGonzalo i Riqueza
Autumn Equinox 381YEThe Brass CoastTal'Shar i Zabala i Erigo
Autumn Equinox 380YEThe Brass CoastTal'Shar i Zabala i Erigo
Autumn Equinox 379YERicardo di Tassato

Recent Elections

This title is currently held by Mina i Yashum i Riqueza; it will be reelected at Spring Equinox 389YE. The table to the right shows the citizens who have been elected to hold this title in the years since Empress Britta died.

Ambassadorial Lore

Faraden Embassy

The Faraden embassy is found in Anduz, in Segura. Proposed before the Senate in Winter 378YE, it was completed shortly after the Summer Solstice 379YE. The founding of an official embassy was contingent on the liberation of Segura, and the repair of the Towers of Anduz. Without these two achievements, the Empire had no ability to protect trade routes (and avenues for diplomatic envoys) through Reinos. Ironically, barely three years after completion of the embassy (shortly before the Winter Solstice 382YE), Anduz was conquered by the Lasambrian Jotun. The embassy was in their hands until Anduz was retaken shortly before Spring Equinox two years later.

Providing an official residence for Faraden representatives, the structure is a fine example of Faraden architecture; sturdy, but beautiful, surrounded by a formally laid out garden mixing plants common to both the Empire and the western hills. In many ways, its design is similar to that of the Kabalai Palace, but on a grander scale.

The Imperial embassy to Faraden is part of the Palace of the Five Winds in Faraden, and is apparently quite luxurious. It is seen as a plum posting by many civil servants.

WingedMessenger.png
Mistress Singua Karadragha, Advisor on Imperial Trade to the Liege of the Five Winds, The Court of the Five Winds, Faraden.

Faraden Ambassador

The Faraden ambassador to the Empire is Mistress Singua Karadragha. Mistress Singua advises the Court of the Five Winds on all diplomatic matters, and speaks on their behalf to foreign ambassadors. Her attitude to the Empire appears to be cool but professional, and heavily informed by the wishes of the Liege and their court, who seek more opportunities to trade with the Empire.

Ambassadorial Briefing

As discussed in the 388YE Autumn Equinox wind of fortune So little I wanted, so little I got, the civil service have recently reinstituted Ambassadorial briefings. At least in the short term, the civil service have resumed furnishing Imperial ambassadors who are supported by embassy staff with individual briefings where necessary and appropriate. To maintain transparency and preserve continuity, the briefings are made available to those who wish to review them after the summit where they are delivered, in a similar way to which historical research is made public. Only those elements of a briefing that are specifically personal to the ambassador may be removed, and only where they are clearly not of interest to the Empire. At the end of the year, this procedure will be reviewed again, to ensure that it is fit for purpose.

Faraden Further Reading

Faraden Winds

Faraden Related Titles


Click Expand to see a summary of various pages related to Faraden.

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