Four Seasons' Boneweaver
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==The Weavers' Market== | ==The Weavers' Market== | ||
Before the [[Thule]] [[Skarsind#Recent_History|invaded]], the [[Skarsind_spoils_of_war#Four-Seasons_Market|Four-Seasons Market]] at [[Skarsind#Estermark|Krysse]] played host to merchants from across Skarsind and nearby [[Varushka]], as well as traders from as far afield as [[the Brass Coast]]. When Skarsind was returned to Imperial hands, the market looked set to become a regular fixture again - and the overseer stood to make a pretty profit. Unfortunately, shortly after the Winter Solstice 380YE, the Four-Seasons Market was destroyed in a catastrophic fire. Rumours have since come to light that this was no accident - coinciding as it did with the [[381YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Wolf_in_the_Fold_.28Skarsind.29|fall of Dogri Thulebane]]. In Autumn 381YE work was begun on a new market | Before the [[Thule]] [[Skarsind#Recent_History|invaded]], the [[Skarsind_spoils_of_war#Four-Seasons_Market|Four-Seasons Market]] at [[Skarsind#Estermark|Krysse]] played host to merchants from across Skarsind and nearby [[Varushka]], as well as traders from as far afield as [[the Brass Coast]]. When Skarsind was returned to Imperial hands, the market looked set to become a regular fixture again - and the overseer stood to make a pretty profit. Unfortunately, shortly after the Winter Solstice 380YE, the Four-Seasons Market was destroyed in a catastrophic fire. Rumours have since come to light that this was no accident - coinciding as it did with the [[381YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Wolf_in_the_Fold_.28Skarsind.29|fall of Dogri Thulebane]]. In Autumn 381YE work was begun on a new market built near the charred ruins of the old Four-Seasons. | ||
After it was [[commission|commissioned]], it was noted that the Weavers' Market was intended to be called the ''Reavers''' market but that a spelling mistake lead to it being referred to as the ''Weavers' Market''. The initial plan came from an old [[Imperial_Orcs_economic_interests#Reavers|reaver]] who recognised that while the wood and cloth of the old market was burnt beyond recovery, the stone cobbled streets and many of the walls of the old buildings were still sound and serviceable. The aspiration was that reavers would come here to sell their goods, but it soon became apparent that the most valuable goods being sold for the quickest profit were crystals of mana. Most of the Weavers' Market is thus built around providing places to buy, sell, and store crystal mana. | After it was [[commission|commissioned]], it was noted that the Weavers' Market was intended to be called the ''Reavers''' market but that a spelling mistake lead to it being referred to as the ''Weavers' Market''. The initial plan came from an old [[Imperial_Orcs_economic_interests#Reavers|reaver]] who recognised that while the wood and cloth of the old market was burnt beyond recovery, the stone cobbled streets and many of the walls of the old buildings were still sound and serviceable. The aspiration was that reavers would come here to sell their goods, but it soon became apparent that the most valuable goods being sold for the quickest profit were crystals of mana. Most of the Weavers' Market is thus built around providing places to buy, sell, and store crystal mana. | ||
Revision as of 18:51, 21 April 2018
Overview
The Four Season's Boneweaver is an Imperial title authorised by the Imperial Senate in Autumn 381YE. The boneweaver oversees the Weavers' Market in Skarsind , built on the ruins of the Four-Seasons Market of Estermark.
Responsibilities
The Four Seasons Boneweaver is expected to ensure the Weavers' Market continues to serve weavers and reavers alike, providing a place for them to trade their wares. As custodian of the ministry they would also be the responsible for dealing with any threats to the Market, as well as resolving any opportunity that arises.
Powers
| Total Money Spent | Production |
| 7 Crowns | 8 mana crystals |
| 17 Crowns | 16 mana crystals |
| 35 Crowns | 25 mana crystals |
Reavers' Mana
The Weavers' Market is a ministry. The Boneweaver can purchase quantities of crystal mana from reavers that visit the town of Krysse, buying at a set price. The Boneweaver makes their decision how much money to spend 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
The Four Seasons' Boneweaver is appointed during the Winter Solstice each year. It is chosen by unanimous decision of the senators of the Imperial Orcs. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title may be appointed by the Imperial Senate instead.
The title can be held by any Imperial Orc citizen. They can be revoked by the General Assembly, the National Assembly of the Imperial Orcs, and by the Assembly of the Nine.
The Weavers' Market
Before the Thule invaded, the Four-Seasons Market at Krysse played host to merchants from across Skarsind and nearby Varushka, as well as traders from as far afield as the Brass Coast. When Skarsind was returned to Imperial hands, the market looked set to become a regular fixture again - and the overseer stood to make a pretty profit. Unfortunately, shortly after the Winter Solstice 380YE, the Four-Seasons Market was destroyed in a catastrophic fire. Rumours have since come to light that this was no accident - coinciding as it did with the fall of Dogri Thulebane. In Autumn 381YE work was begun on a new market built near the charred ruins of the old Four-Seasons.
After it was commissioned, it was noted that the Weavers' Market was intended to be called the Reavers' market but that a spelling mistake lead to it being referred to as the Weavers' Market. The initial plan came from an old reaver who recognised that while the wood and cloth of the old market was burnt beyond recovery, the stone cobbled streets and many of the walls of the old buildings were still sound and serviceable. The aspiration was that reavers would come here to sell their goods, but it soon became apparent that the most valuable goods being sold for the quickest profit were crystals of mana. Most of the Weavers' Market is thus built around providing places to buy, sell, and store crystal mana.
Due to the mix-up with the name, however, the market also attracted a number of Imperial Orcs skilled at creating and working cloth. The two groups - weavers and reavers - engaged in some spirited discussion but in the end agreed to share the market. Now, tired and weary reavers come to Krysse to sell valuable crystal mana, and then as often as not spend some of the money they make on good sturdy clothes. Orc magicians come to Krysse from across Skarsind, while human magicians travel up from Torfast, and both groups likewise find a ready market for good quality robes and mundane mage armour. Some of the weavers and tailors are happy to accept crystal mana in payment for their work - which they can then sell to the Boneweaver.
Furthermore, those reavers who have materials to sell find eager customers among the artisans here, further encouraging the independent orc warriors to come to Krysse in preference for other markets.
With not one but several streams of traders coming to the Weavers' Market, Kysse is becoming a bustling settlement again. Two new inns are already under construction - one built by retired reavers and the other by newly-liberated orcs from Jarm - and there is talk of both a new forge to cater to the warriors among the reavers and a school to train weavers not only in the creation of clothing but also mage robes, vestments, and Mage armour.
They come for the mana, but they stay for the quality trousers.
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