Eternal Shafts of Time
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The Eternal Shafts of Time are located in [[Karov#Vorota|Vorota]] in the [[Varushka|Varushkan]] [[territory]] of [[Karov]]. Custodianship of the Shafts grants an [[Imperial title]]; a seat on the [[Imperial Bourse]]; and a seasonal bounty of valuable mithril. | The Eternal Shafts of Time are located in [[Karov#Vorota|Vorota]] in the [[Varushka|Varushkan]] [[territory]] of [[Karov]]. Custodianship of the Shafts grants an [[Imperial title]]; a seat on the [[Imperial Bourse]]; and a seasonal bounty of valuable mithril. | ||
==The Resource== | ==The Resource== | ||
In the mountains near [[Karov#Vorota|Vorota]] in [[Karov]] are the Eternal Shafts of Time. These ancient shafts were old long before the Empire was born and the size and | In the mountains near [[Karov#Vorota|Vorota]] in [[Karov]] are the Eternal Shafts of Time. These ancient shafts were old long before the Empire was born and the size and precise dimensions of the oldest five-sided shafts hints that those who once worked them were not human. Time seems to run strangely in the shafts, workers claim some days simply run longer than others and the output of the mines seems to support their claims. Some Heralds of the Autumn Eternals [[Ephisis]] and [{Estavus]] have dropped hints that they know more about this strange phenomenon, but they refuse to be drawn on the specifics - allegedly they claim that "the bargain has not yet run it's course so it would be inappropriate to discuss it." | ||
Ownership of the Shafts was hotly contested between the citizens of [[Temeschwar]] and those of [[Varushka]] in the early days of the Empire, but in the end the Varushkans retained control of them. Control of the Shafts is assigned to whichever Varushkan candidate receives the most support from Varushkan owners of [[mine]] resources. | Ownership of the Shafts was hotly contested between the citizens of [[Temeschwar]] and those of [[Varushka]] in the early days of the Empire, but in the end the Varushkans retained control of them. Control of the Shafts is assigned to whichever Varushkan candidate receives the most support from Varushkan owners of [[mine]] resources. In a similar manner to the [[Granites of Veltgorsk]], the mine-owners of Varushka often offer their votes to potential candidates in return for an agreed on share of the mithril the mines produce. The most successful holders of the Seat are able to strike a good balance between receiving sufficient support, and keeping enough mithril for themselves to keep the title profitable. | ||
{{Bourse Seat|the Eternal Shafts of Time|mithril|27 Imperial wains|Autumn Equinox|Control of the Shafts is assigned to whichever Varushkan candidate receives the most support from Varushkan owners of [[mine]] resources. .}} | {{Bourse Seat|the Eternal Shafts of Time|mithril|27 Imperial wains|Autumn Equinox|Control of the Shafts is assigned to whichever Varushkan candidate receives the most support from Varushkan owners of [[mine]] resources. .}} | ||
Revision as of 12:20, 13 January 2016
Overview
The Eternal Shafts of Time are located in Vorota in the Varushkan territory of Karov. Custodianship of the Shafts grants an Imperial title; a seat on the Imperial Bourse; and a seasonal bounty of valuable mithril.
The Resource
In the mountains near Vorota in Karov are the Eternal Shafts of Time. These ancient shafts were old long before the Empire was born and the size and precise dimensions of the oldest five-sided shafts hints that those who once worked them were not human. Time seems to run strangely in the shafts, workers claim some days simply run longer than others and the output of the mines seems to support their claims. Some Heralds of the Autumn Eternals Ephisis and [{Estavus]] have dropped hints that they know more about this strange phenomenon, but they refuse to be drawn on the specifics - allegedly they claim that "the bargain has not yet run it's course so it would be inappropriate to discuss it."
Ownership of the Shafts was hotly contested between the citizens of Temeschwar and those of Varushka in the early days of the Empire, but in the end the Varushkans retained control of them. Control of the Shafts is assigned to whichever Varushkan candidate receives the most support from Varushkan owners of mine resources. In a similar manner to the Granites of Veltgorsk, the mine-owners of Varushka often offer their votes to potential candidates in return for an agreed on share of the mithril the mines produce. The most successful holders of the Seat are able to strike a good balance between receiving sufficient support, and keeping enough mithril for themselves to keep the title profitable.