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	* '''The expansion would allow any fleets to trade with the Caitun and some fleets to hunt monsters in the Sea of Snows'''		* '''The expansion would allow any fleets to trade with the Caitun and some fleets to hunt monsters in the Sea of Snows'''

	The Faraden don't appear to engage in much naval trade, if any. They have a number of small fishing vessels but they don't appear to have any vessels capable of surviving the open seas. They do have an existing port in Jargalan in [[Sea of Snow#Ondersant\|Ondersant]], where merchants vessels of other nations dock, but authorities who rule there have refused to make berths available to the Empire. The only viable alternative is the coastal town of Caitun in [[Sea of Snow#Pelabuhan\|Pelabuhan]] in [[Sea of Snow#~~Menedram~~\|~~Menedram~~]]. The waters here are deep and the surrounding promontories provide valuable protection from storms, so it would make an excellent port. Unfortunately the existing sprawling docks are all designed to support the town's fleet of small fishing vessels, none of them are remotely suitable for a large merchant ship.		The Faraden don't appear to engage in much naval trade, if any. They have a number of small fishing vessels but they don't appear to have any vessels capable of surviving the open seas. They do have an existing port in Jargalan in [[Sea of Snow#Ondersant\|Ondersant]], where merchants vessels of other nations dock, but authorities who rule there have refused to make berths available to the Empire. The only viable alternative is the coastal town of Caitun in [[Sea of Snow#Pelabuhan\|Pelabuhan]] in [[Sea of Snow#Menendram\|Menendram]]. The waters here are deep and the surrounding promontories provide valuable protection from storms, so it would make an excellent port. Unfortunately the existing sprawling docks are all designed to support the town's fleet of small fishing vessels, none of them are remotely suitable for a large merchant ship.

	To enable trade with Faraden would require substantial work to build new docking facilities at Caitun. The High Lord of ~~Menedram~~, ''Mukhali Tchemetzi'', has offered to pay the lions share of the costs, providing all the [[white granite]] and workforce required. However they are only prepared to do so if the Empire also puts up a stake, to show good faith in the project. To ensure that everyone has confidence in the arrangements, the High Lord proposes to personally arrange for the 60 wains of [[white granite]] required if the Empire agrees to supply the 15 wains of [[weirwood]] also needed. It not a simple matter of raising the wains either, the weirwood is useless in the Empire, it will need to be shipped to Faraden to be of any use. The only practical way to do that would be for the [[Senate]] to use a [[Senate motion]] instructing the [[Civil Service]] to arrange for the transport of the weirwood to Faraden.		To enable trade with Faraden would require substantial work to build new docking facilities at Caitun. The High Lord of Menendram, ''Mukhali Tchemetzi'', has offered to pay the lions share of the costs, providing all the [[white granite]] and workforce required. However they are only prepared to do so if the Empire also puts up a stake, to show good faith in the project. To ensure that everyone has confidence in the arrangements, the High Lord proposes to personally arrange for the 60 wains of [[white granite]] required if the Empire agrees to supply the 15 wains of [[weirwood]] also needed. It not a simple matter of raising the wains either, the weirwood is useless in the Empire, it will need to be shipped to Faraden to be of any use. The only practical way to do that would be for the [[Senate]] to use a [[Senate motion]] instructing the [[Civil Service]] to arrange for the transport of the weirwood to Faraden.

	No [[commission]] slot would be required, the High Lord will arrange for all the work to be carried out by Faraden builders, but it would only happen if the Empire provides the Faraden with 15 wains of weirwood and 45 crowns to cover transport costs. The work would take two seasons to complete, but once done, the port of Caitun would be available for Imperial ships to dock.		No [[commission]] slot would be required, the High Lord will arrange for all the work to be carried out by Faraden builders, but it would only happen if the Empire provides the Faraden with 15 wains of weirwood and 45 crowns to cover transport costs. The work would take two seasons to complete, but once done, the port of Caitun would be available for Imperial ships to dock.

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	The Faraden don't appear to engage in much naval trade, if any. They have a number of small fishing vessels but they don't appear to have any vessels capable of surviving the open seas. They do have an existing port in Jargalan in [[Sea of Snow#Ondersant\|Ondersant]], where merchants vessels of other nations dock, but authorities who rule there have refused to make berths available to the Empire. The only viable alternative is the coastal town of Caitun in [[Sea of Snow#Pelabuhan\|Pelabuhan]] in [[Sea of Snow#Menedram\|Menedram]]. The waters here are deep and the surrounding promontories provide valuable protection from storms, so it would make an excellent port. Unfortunately the existing sprawling docks are all designed to support the town's fleet of small fishing vessels, none of them are remotely suitable for a large merchant ship.		The Faraden don't appear to engage in much naval trade, if any. They have a number of small fishing vessels but they don't appear to have any vessels capable of surviving the open seas. They do have an existing port in Jargalan in [[Sea of Snow#Ondersant\|Ondersant]], where merchants vessels of other nations dock, but authorities who rule there have refused to make berths available to the Empire. The only viable alternative is the coastal town of Caitun in [[Sea of Snow#Pelabuhan\|Pelabuhan]] in [[Sea of Snow#Menedram\|Menedram]]. The waters here are deep and the surrounding promontories provide valuable protection from storms, so it would make an excellent port. Unfortunately the existing sprawling docks are all designed to support the town's fleet of small fishing vessels, none of them are remotely suitable for a large merchant ship.

	To enable trade with Faraden would require substantial work to build new docking facilities at Caitun. The High Lord of Menedram, ''Mukhali Tchemetzi'', has offered to pay the lions share of the costs, providing all the [[white granite]] and workforce required. However they are only prepared to do so if the Empire also puts up a stake, to show good faith in the project. To ensure that everyone has confidence in the arrangements, the High Lord proposes to personally arrange for the 60 wains of [[white granite]] required if the Empire agrees to supply the 15 wains of [[weirwood]] also needed. It not a simple matter of raising the wains either, the weirwood is useless in the Empire, it will need to be shipped to Faraden to be of any use. The only practical way to do that would be for the [[Senate]] to use a [[Senate motion]] instructing the [[~~Civil Service\|~~Civil Service]] to arrange for the transport of the weirwood to Faraden.		To enable trade with Faraden would require substantial work to build new docking facilities at Caitun. The High Lord of Menedram, ''Mukhali Tchemetzi'', has offered to pay the lions share of the costs, providing all the [[white granite]] and workforce required. However they are only prepared to do so if the Empire also puts up a stake, to show good faith in the project. To ensure that everyone has confidence in the arrangements, the High Lord proposes to personally arrange for the 60 wains of [[white granite]] required if the Empire agrees to supply the 15 wains of [[weirwood]] also needed. It not a simple matter of raising the wains either, the weirwood is useless in the Empire, it will need to be shipped to Faraden to be of any use. The only practical way to do that would be for the [[Senate]] to use a [[Senate motion]] instructing the [[Civil Service]] to arrange for the transport of the weirwood to Faraden.

	No [[commission]] slot would be required, the High Lord will arrange for all the work to be carried out by Faraden builders, but it would only happen if the Empire provides the Faraden with 15 wains of weirwood and 45 crowns to cover transport costs. The work would take two seasons to complete, but once done, the port of Caitun would be available for Imperial ships to dock.		No [[commission]] slot would be required, the High Lord will arrange for all the work to be carried out by Faraden builders, but it would only happen if the Empire provides the Faraden with 15 wains of weirwood and 45 crowns to cover transport costs. The work would take two seasons to complete, but once done, the port of Caitun would be available for Imperial ships to dock.

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	Faraden politics are notoriously opaque but by all accounts, the Salagiin are apparently implacable rivals of the Tseriyn, and are keen to ensure that the benefits of trade do not all go to the supporters of Tchinua Ganbatar. They have [[ilium]] for sale and are keen to buy [[beggar's lye]], salted fish, and finished goods marked with [[runes]] made by Wintermark [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisans]]. This means the ministry will require both coin, and measures of beggar's lye, to operate.		Faraden politics are notoriously opaque but by all accounts, the Salagiin are apparently implacable rivals of the Tseriyn, and are keen to ensure that the benefits of trade do not all go to the supporters of Tchinua Ganbatar. They have [[ilium]] for sale and are keen to buy [[beggar's lye]], salted fish, and finished goods marked with [[runes]] made by Wintermark [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisans]]. This means the ministry will require both coin, and measures of beggar's lye, to operate.

	The Empire would need to appoint someone to handle the trade, the ''Mediator of Fisk'' perhaps, which would need to be appointed as a position in the [[~~Bourse\|~~Bourse]] either through [[Auction of the Seats]] if Imperial or [[Tally of the Votes]] if a national title in the Wintermark. In return the Salagiin merchant family are prepared to commit to a three year trade agreement as a minimum, allowing the ''Mediator of Fisk'' the chance to purchase [[ilium]] at an agreed rate.		The Empire would need to appoint someone to handle the trade, the ''Mediator of Fisk'' perhaps, which would need to be appointed as a position in the [[Bourse]] either through [[Auction of the Seats]] if Imperial or [[Tally of the Votes]] if a national title in the Wintermark. In return the Salagiin merchant family are prepared to commit to a three year trade agreement as a minimum, allowing the ''Mediator of Fisk'' the chance to purchase [[ilium]] at an agreed rate.

	Given the goods the Salagiin are looking to purchase, it makes sense that they would want to agree an arrangement with a position based in [[Kallavesa]], but there are suggestions that they are also keen to keep as much distance as possible between themselves and their rivals. They appear to be keen to ensure Tseriyn have as few opportunities to know what they are buying and selling as possible. As always, the rivalries between the Faraden families remain opaque to Imperial observers.		Given the goods the Salagiin are looking to purchase, it makes sense that they would want to agree an arrangement with a position based in [[Kallavesa]], but there are suggestions that they are also keen to keep as much distance as possible between themselves and their rivals. They appear to be keen to ensure Tseriyn have as few opportunities to know what they are buying and selling as possible. As always, the rivalries between the Faraden families remain opaque to Imperial observers.

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	The Faraden don't appear to engage in much naval trade, if any. They have a number of small fishing vessels but they don't appear to have any vessels capable of surviving the open seas. They do have an existing port in Jargalan in [[Sea of Snow#Ondersant\|Ondersant]], where merchants vessels of other nations dock, but authorities who rule there have refused to make berths available to the Empire. The only viable alternative is the coastal town of Caitun in [[Sea of Snow#Pelabuhan\|Pelabuhan]] in [[Sea of Snow#Menedram\|Menedram]]. The waters here are deep and the surrounding promontories provide valuable protection from storms, so it would make an excellent port. Unfortunately the existing sprawling docks are all designed to support the town's fleet of small fishing vessels, none of them are remotely suitable for a large merchant ship.		The Faraden don't appear to engage in much naval trade, if any. They have a number of small fishing vessels but they don't appear to have any vessels capable of surviving the open seas. They do have an existing port in Jargalan in [[Sea of Snow#Ondersant\|Ondersant]], where merchants vessels of other nations dock, but authorities who rule there have refused to make berths available to the Empire. The only viable alternative is the coastal town of Caitun in [[Sea of Snow#Pelabuhan\|Pelabuhan]] in [[Sea of Snow#Menedram\|Menedram]]. The waters here are deep and the surrounding promontories provide valuable protection from storms, so it would make an excellent port. Unfortunately the existing sprawling docks are all designed to support the town's fleet of small fishing vessels, none of them are remotely suitable for a large merchant ship.

	To enable trade with Faraden would require substantial work to build new docking facilities at Caitun. The High Lord of Menedram, ''Mukhali Tchemetzi'', has offered to pay the lions share of the costs, providing all the [[white granite]] and workforce required. However they are only prepared to do so if the Empire also puts up a stake, to show good faith in the project. To ensure that everyone has confidence in the arrangements, the High Lord proposes to personally arrange for the 60 wains of [[white granite]] required if the Empire agrees to supply the 15 wains of [[weirwood]] also needed. It not a simple matter of raising the wains either, the weirwood is useless in the Empire, it will need to be shipped to Faraden to be of any use. The only practical way to do that would be for the [[Senate]] to use a [[Senate motion]] instructing the [[~~Imperial~~ Civil Service\|Civil Service]] to arrange for the transport of the weirwood to Faraden.		To enable trade with Faraden would require substantial work to build new docking facilities at Caitun. The High Lord of Menedram, ''Mukhali Tchemetzi'', has offered to pay the lions share of the costs, providing all the [[white granite]] and workforce required. However they are only prepared to do so if the Empire also puts up a stake, to show good faith in the project. To ensure that everyone has confidence in the arrangements, the High Lord proposes to personally arrange for the 60 wains of [[white granite]] required if the Empire agrees to supply the 15 wains of [[weirwood]] also needed. It not a simple matter of raising the wains either, the weirwood is useless in the Empire, it will need to be shipped to Faraden to be of any use. The only practical way to do that would be for the [[Senate]] to use a [[Senate motion]] instructing the [[Civil Service\|Civil Service]] to arrange for the transport of the weirwood to Faraden.

	No [[commission]] slot would be required, the High Lord will arrange for all the work to be carried out by Faraden builders, but it would only happen if the Empire provides the Faraden with 15 wains of weirwood and 45 crowns to cover transport costs. The work would take two seasons to complete, but once done, the port of Caitun would be available for Imperial ships to dock.		No [[commission]] slot would be required, the High Lord will arrange for all the work to be carried out by Faraden builders, but it would only happen if the Empire provides the Faraden with 15 wains of weirwood and 45 crowns to cover transport costs. The work would take two seasons to complete, but once done, the port of Caitun would be available for Imperial ships to dock.

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	Amulchi Tseriyn has approached the Imperial ambassador to Faraden with a proposal for a trade agreement. The Tseriyn are a powerful and wealthy Faraden family, with deep connections to ''Tchinua Ganbatar'', the new Liege of the Five Winds. The family control a valuable mithril mine in Faraden, and they are keen to take advantage of the current opportunities presented by the potential expansion of the docks coupled with the high prices being offered for mithril in the Empire.		Amulchi Tseriyn has approached the Imperial ambassador to Faraden with a proposal for a trade agreement. The Tseriyn are a powerful and wealthy Faraden family, with deep connections to ''Tchinua Ganbatar'', the new Liege of the Five Winds. The family control a valuable mithril mine in Faraden, and they are keen to take advantage of the current opportunities presented by the potential expansion of the docks coupled with the high prices being offered for mithril in the Empire.

	If both the docks at Caitun enlarged and the waters near Meade dredged then the Tseriyn would arrange to make mithril available for purchase. They are keen to buy grain, apples, salted meat, cider and mead from [[farm\|farms]] across the Marches. The Empire would need to appoint someone to handle the trade, the ''Alder of Meade'' perhaps, which would need to be appointed as a position in the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]] either through [[Auction of the Seats]] if Imperial or [[Tally of the Votes]] if a national title in the Marches. In return the Tseriyn merchant family are prepared to commit to a two year trade agreement as a minimum, allowing the ''Alder of Meade'' the chance to purchase [[mithril]] at an agreed rate.		If both the docks at Caitun enlarged and the waters near Meade dredged then the Tseriyn would arrange to make mithril available for purchase. They are keen to buy grain, apples, salted meat, cider and mead from [[farm\|farms]] across the Marches. The Empire would need to appoint someone to handle the trade, the ''Alder of Meade'' perhaps, which would need to be appointed as a position in the [[Bourse]] either through [[Auction of the Seats]] if Imperial or [[Tally of the Votes]] if a national title in the Marches. In return the Tseriyn merchant family are prepared to commit to a two year trade agreement as a minimum, allowing the ''Alder of Meade'' the chance to purchase [[mithril]] at an agreed rate.

	It's not clear why the Tseriyn are prepared to sell so much mithril to the Empire, nor what purpose they intend to put their profits to. They are known to be keen adherents of [[Prosperity]], and there is some suggestion that this trade agreement will influence Faraden politics, affecting the internecine squabbling between the various high families who support or oppose the current Liege of the Five Winds. The Empire is largely blind to the details of this factionalism, but the arrangement appears to come with the blessing of Tchinua Ganbatar, so it is reasonable to assume there won't be any negative ramifications. Rather, bolstering a key ally of the current ruler could well help the Empire's diplomatic relations with Faraden.		It's not clear why the Tseriyn are prepared to sell so much mithril to the Empire, nor what purpose they intend to put their profits to. They are known to be keen adherents of [[Prosperity]], and there is some suggestion that this trade agreement will influence Faraden politics, affecting the internecine squabbling between the various high families who support or oppose the current Liege of the Five Winds. The Empire is largely blind to the details of this factionalism, but the arrangement appears to come with the blessing of Tchinua Ganbatar, so it is reasonable to assume there won't be any negative ramifications. Rather, bolstering a key ally of the current ruler could well help the Empire's diplomatic relations with Faraden.
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	Faraden politics are notoriously opaque but by all accounts, the Salagiin are apparently implacable rivals of the Tseriyn, and are keen to ensure that the benefits of trade do not all go to the supporters of Tchinua Ganbatar. They have [[ilium]] for sale and are keen to buy [[beggar's lye]], salted fish, and finished goods marked with [[runes]] made by Wintermark [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisans]]. This means the ministry will require both coin, and measures of beggar's lye, to operate.		Faraden politics are notoriously opaque but by all accounts, the Salagiin are apparently implacable rivals of the Tseriyn, and are keen to ensure that the benefits of trade do not all go to the supporters of Tchinua Ganbatar. They have [[ilium]] for sale and are keen to buy [[beggar's lye]], salted fish, and finished goods marked with [[runes]] made by Wintermark [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisans]]. This means the ministry will require both coin, and measures of beggar's lye, to operate.

	The Empire would need to appoint someone to handle the trade, the ''Mediator of Fisk'' perhaps, which would need to be appointed as a position in the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse\|Bourse]] either through [[Auction of the Seats]] if Imperial or [[Tally of the Votes]] if a national title in the Wintermark. In return the Salagiin merchant family are prepared to commit to a three year trade agreement as a minimum, allowing the ''Mediator of Fisk'' the chance to purchase [[ilium]] at an agreed rate.		The Empire would need to appoint someone to handle the trade, the ''Mediator of Fisk'' perhaps, which would need to be appointed as a position in the [[Bourse\|Bourse]] either through [[Auction of the Seats]] if Imperial or [[Tally of the Votes]] if a national title in the Wintermark. In return the Salagiin merchant family are prepared to commit to a three year trade agreement as a minimum, allowing the ''Mediator of Fisk'' the chance to purchase [[ilium]] at an agreed rate.

	Given the goods the Salagiin are looking to purchase, it makes sense that they would want to agree an arrangement with a position based in [[Kallavesa]], but there are suggestions that they are also keen to keep as much distance as possible between themselves and their rivals. They appear to be keen to ensure Tseriyn have as few opportunities to know what they are buying and selling as possible. As always, the rivalries between the Faraden families remain opaque to Imperial observers.		Given the goods the Salagiin are looking to purchase, it makes sense that they would want to agree an arrangement with a position based in [[Kallavesa]], but there are suggestions that they are also keen to keep as much distance as possible between themselves and their rivals. They appear to be keen to ensure Tseriyn have as few opportunities to know what they are buying and selling as possible. As always, the rivalries between the Faraden families remain opaque to Imperial observers.

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	The Faraden don't appear to engage in much naval trade, if any. They have a number of small fishing vessels but they don't appear to have any vessels capable of surviving the open seas. They do have an existing port in Jargalan in [[Sea of Snow#Ondersant\|Ondersant]], where merchants vessels of other nations dock, but authorities who rule there have refused to make berths available to the Empire. The only viable alternative is the coastal town of Caitun in [[Sea of Snow#Pelabuhan\|Pelabuhan]] in [[Sea of Snow#Menedram\|Menedram]]. The waters here are deep and the surrounding promontories provide valuable protection from storms, so it would make an excellent port. Unfortunately the existing sprawling docks are all designed to support the town's fleet of small fishing vessels, none of them are remotely suitable for a large merchant ship.		The Faraden don't appear to engage in much naval trade, if any. They have a number of small fishing vessels but they don't appear to have any vessels capable of surviving the open seas. They do have an existing port in Jargalan in [[Sea of Snow#Ondersant\|Ondersant]], where merchants vessels of other nations dock, but authorities who rule there have refused to make berths available to the Empire. The only viable alternative is the coastal town of Caitun in [[Sea of Snow#Pelabuhan\|Pelabuhan]] in [[Sea of Snow#Menedram\|Menedram]]. The waters here are deep and the surrounding promontories provide valuable protection from storms, so it would make an excellent port. Unfortunately the existing sprawling docks are all designed to support the town's fleet of small fishing vessels, none of them are remotely suitable for a large merchant ship.

	To enable trade with Faraden would require substantial work to build new docking facilities at Caitun. The High Lord of Menedram, ''Mukhali Tchemetzi'', has offered to pay the lions share of the costs, providing all the [[white granite]] and workforce required. However they are only prepared to do so if the Empire also puts up a stake, to show good faith in the project. To ensure that everyone has confidence in the arrangements, the High Lord proposes to personally arrange for the 60 wains of [[white granite]] required if the Empire agrees to supply the 15 wains of [[weirwood]] also needed. It not a simple matter of raising the wains either, the weirwood is useless in the Empire, it will need to be shipped to Faraden to be of any use. The only practical way to do that would be for the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] to use a [[Senate motion]] instructing the [[Imperial Civil Service\|Civil Service]] to arrange for the transport of the weirwood to Faraden.		To enable trade with Faraden would require substantial work to build new docking facilities at Caitun. The High Lord of Menedram, ''Mukhali Tchemetzi'', has offered to pay the lions share of the costs, providing all the [[white granite]] and workforce required. However they are only prepared to do so if the Empire also puts up a stake, to show good faith in the project. To ensure that everyone has confidence in the arrangements, the High Lord proposes to personally arrange for the 60 wains of [[white granite]] required if the Empire agrees to supply the 15 wains of [[weirwood]] also needed. It not a simple matter of raising the wains either, the weirwood is useless in the Empire, it will need to be shipped to Faraden to be of any use. The only practical way to do that would be for the [[Senate]] to use a [[Senate motion]] instructing the [[Imperial Civil Service\|Civil Service]] to arrange for the transport of the weirwood to Faraden.

	No [[commission]] slot would be required, the High Lord will arrange for all the work to be carried out by Faraden builders, but it would only happen if the Empire provides the Faraden with 15 wains of weirwood and 45 crowns to cover transport costs. The work would take two seasons to complete, but once done, the port of Caitun would be available for Imperial ships to dock.		No [[commission]] slot would be required, the High Lord will arrange for all the work to be carried out by Faraden builders, but it would only happen if the Empire provides the Faraden with 15 wains of weirwood and 45 crowns to cover transport costs. The work would take two seasons to complete, but once done, the port of Caitun would be available for Imperial ships to dock.

GuiltyConscience: /* Giant Blood Whelk */

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Giant Blood Whelk

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	====Giant Blood Whelk====		====Giant Blood Whelk====
	If a single Giant Blood Whelk is added to a soup or broth (the Faraden usually use a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bisque_(food) bisque] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chowder chowder] flavoured with wild garlic), then the resulting broth is a powerful restorative. Provided they spend fifteen minutes resting and relaxing, after eating the broth, then anyone who consumed it will find that any venom or weakness they are suffering from are cured, as are any lost hits or [[Calls#CLEAVE\|cleaved]] or [[Calls#IMPALE\|impaled]] limbs, Care must be taken not to eat the actual whelk itself however; that must be removed form the broth and disposed of, otherwise it brings on wild hallucinations and terrible nightmares.		If a single Giant Blood Whelk is added to a soup or broth (the Faraden usually use a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bisque_(food) bisque] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chowder chowder] flavoured with wild garlic), then the resulting broth is a powerful restorative. Provided they spend fifteen minutes resting and relaxing, after eating the broth, then anyone who consumed it will find that any venom or weakness they are suffering from are cured, as are any lost hits or [[Calls#CLEAVE\|cleaved]] or [[Calls#IMPALE\|impaled]] limbs. Care must be taken not to eat the actual whelk itself however; that must be removed form the broth and disposed of, otherwise it brings on wild hallucinations and terrible nightmares.

	===Hunting the Hunters===		===Hunting the Hunters===

Thespaceinvader: /* Fiskal Expansion */

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Fiskal Expansion

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	<tr><td>'''Appointment:''' Imperial Bourse, by Auction or Tally of the Votes depending on whether it is Imperial or National position</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Appointment:''' Imperial Bourse, by Auction or Tally of the Votes depending on whether it is Imperial or National position</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Powers:'''Control of a ministry able to purchase ilium from Faraden</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Powers:'''Control of a ministry able to purchase ilium from Faraden</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Responsibilities:''' Protect the docks of Fisk, maintain good relations with ~~the~~ the Salagiin</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Responsibilities:''' Protect the docks of Fisk, maintain good relations with the Salagiin</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Restriction:''' Ilium production is guaranteed for at least three years; changing diplomatic relations with Faraden may impact the title</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Restriction:''' Ilium production is guaranteed for at least three years; changing diplomatic relations with Faraden may impact the title</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Opportunity:''' This title has required elements; if any are not all fulfilled the title does not gain some or all of its powers</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Opportunity:''' This title has required elements; if any are not all fulfilled the title does not gain some or all of its powers</td></tr>

Beeswax: /* Hunting the Hunters */

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Hunting the Hunters

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	The Faraden avoid these monsters, their limited fleet of fishing vessels stay close to the shore and immediately flee if a sea-monster is spotted, using a system of flares to warn other vessels in the area to do likewise. They would never contemplate hunting one of these creatures, not least because they've never possessed the kind of ships needed to take on such deadly beasts. They have no experience fighting them, and can offer no advice on how to go about it.		The Faraden avoid these monsters, their limited fleet of fishing vessels stay close to the shore and immediately flee if a sea-monster is spotted, using a system of flares to warn other vessels in the area to do likewise. They would never contemplate hunting one of these creatures, not least because they've never possessed the kind of ships needed to take on such deadly beasts. They have no experience fighting them, and can offer no advice on how to go about it.

	To be fair, the Empire doesn't have any experience fighting the kraken of the Sea of Snow either, but it does have the ships! An [[fleet#Upgrades\|upgraded fleet]], or one with a powerful [[enchantment]] such as [[~~Blood and Salt~~]], would be a match for a seahemoth or a cambion whale. The biggest most powerful Imperial vessels might even be able to take on a small kraken. They would need to spend the season at the new docks at Caitun to have any chance of catching a creature which is something only a [[the Marches\|Marcher]], [[Wintermark\|Winterfolk]] or swift [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] vessel can do. There simply wouldn't be enough time for an Imperial ship coming from another port to carry out an effective hunt.		To be fair, the Empire doesn't have any experience fighting the kraken of the Sea of Snow either, but it does have the ships! An [[fleet#Upgrades\|upgraded fleet]], or one with a powerful [[enchantment]] such as [[Golden Voyage]], would be a match for a seahemoth or a cambion whale. The biggest most powerful Imperial vessels might even be able to take on a small kraken. They would need to spend the season at the new docks at Caitun to have any chance of catching a creature which is something only a [[the Marches\|Marcher]], [[Wintermark\|Winterfolk]] or swift [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] vessel can do. There simply wouldn't be enough time for an Imperial ship coming from another port to carry out an effective hunt.

	A starting fleet that chose to spend the season hunting the area would receive an ingot of weltsilver and other luxuries worth 3 crowns from the grateful Faraden fishing community. It would be a poor return and not worth the effort. Only if the vessel were large and powerful enough to defeat a seahemoth, would the returns be worthwhile. A fleet with a military strength of two hundred or more, would return with a bounty of precious ''seahemoth oil'', while a ship with three hundred or more military strength could recover pieces of ''whale horn''. There are only a tiny number of fleets in the Empire capable of hunting a kraken, but a fleet with a military strength of four hundred or more - whether from upgrades or rituals, would return with ''kraken's ink'' as their reward.		A starting fleet that chose to spend the season hunting the area would receive an ingot of weltsilver and other luxuries worth 3 crowns from the grateful Faraden fishing community. It would be a poor return and not worth the effort. Only if the vessel were large and powerful enough to defeat a seahemoth, would the returns be worthwhile. A fleet with a military strength of two hundred or more, would return with a bounty of precious ''seahemoth oil'', while a ship with three hundred or more military strength could recover pieces of ''whale horn''. There are only a tiny number of fleets in the Empire capable of hunting a kraken, but a fleet with a military strength of four hundred or more - whether from upgrades or rituals, would return with ''kraken's ink'' as their reward.

Hailmur: /* Mead from Meade */

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Mead from Meade

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	<tr><td style="background-color: LightGreen;">'''~~Alderman~~ of Meade'''</td></tr>		<tr><td style="background-color: LightGreen;">'''Alder of Meade'''</td></tr>
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	Amulchi Tseriyn has approached the Imperial ambassador to Faraden with a proposal for a trade agreement. The Tseriyn are a powerful and wealthy Faraden family, with deep connections to ''Tchinua Ganbatar'', the new Liege of the Five Winds. The family control a valuable mithril mine in Faraden, and they are keen to take advantage of the current opportunities presented by the potential expansion of the docks coupled with the high prices being offered for mithril in the Empire.		Amulchi Tseriyn has approached the Imperial ambassador to Faraden with a proposal for a trade agreement. The Tseriyn are a powerful and wealthy Faraden family, with deep connections to ''Tchinua Ganbatar'', the new Liege of the Five Winds. The family control a valuable mithril mine in Faraden, and they are keen to take advantage of the current opportunities presented by the potential expansion of the docks coupled with the high prices being offered for mithril in the Empire.

	If both the docks at Caitun enlarged and the waters near Meade dredged then the Tseriyn would arrange to make mithril available for purchase. They are keen to buy grain, apples, salted meat, cider and mead from [[farm\|farms]] across the Marches. The Empire would need to appoint someone to handle the trade, the ''~~Alderman~~ of Meade'' perhaps, which would need to be appointed as a position in the [[Imperial Bourse]] either through [[Auction of the Seats]] if Imperial or [[Tally of the Votes]] if a national title in the Marches. In return the Tseriyn merchant family are prepared to commit to a two year trade agreement as a minimum, allowing the ''~~Alderman~~ of Meade'' the chance to purchase [[mithril]] at an agreed rate.		If both the docks at Caitun enlarged and the waters near Meade dredged then the Tseriyn would arrange to make mithril available for purchase. They are keen to buy grain, apples, salted meat, cider and mead from [[farm\|farms]] across the Marches. The Empire would need to appoint someone to handle the trade, the ''Alder of Meade'' perhaps, which would need to be appointed as a position in the [[Imperial Bourse]] either through [[Auction of the Seats]] if Imperial or [[Tally of the Votes]] if a national title in the Marches. In return the Tseriyn merchant family are prepared to commit to a two year trade agreement as a minimum, allowing the ''Alder of Meade'' the chance to purchase [[mithril]] at an agreed rate.

	It's not clear why the Tseriyn are prepared to sell so much mithril to the Empire, nor what purpose they intend to put their profits to. They are known to be keen adherents of [[Prosperity]], and there is some suggestion that this trade agreement will influence Faraden politics, affecting the internecine squabbling between the various high families who support or oppose the current Liege of the Five Winds. The Empire is largely blind to the details of this factionalism, but the arrangement appears to come with the blessing of Tchinua Ganbatar, so it is reasonable to assume there won't be any negative ramifications. Rather, bolstering a key ally of the current ruler could well help the Empire's diplomatic relations with Faraden.		It's not clear why the Tseriyn are prepared to sell so much mithril to the Empire, nor what purpose they intend to put their profits to. They are known to be keen adherents of [[Prosperity]], and there is some suggestion that this trade agreement will influence Faraden politics, affecting the internecine squabbling between the various high families who support or oppose the current Liege of the Five Winds. The Empire is largely blind to the details of this factionalism, but the arrangement appears to come with the blessing of Tchinua Ganbatar, so it is reasonable to assume there won't be any negative ramifications. Rather, bolstering a key ally of the current ruler could well help the Empire's diplomatic relations with Faraden.