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Twiggy at 21:04, 3 August 2026

2026-08-03T21:04:22Z

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Conclave" to "[[Conclave"

2026-01-15T15:49:05Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Conclave" to "[[Conclave"

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	If this mandate is enacted, the virtuous of Temeschwar will take all necessary steps to deal with whatever is infesting the eastern woods. Armed mobs carrying burning flames through the city into the snow-cloaked depths of the dark forest will be disruptive, however. Every [[Resource#Personal_Resource\|personal resource]] belonging to a League character from Temeschwar, with the exception of [[congregation\|congregations]], will receive a -1 rank penalty to production following the Winter Solstice. At the end of that time, however, the region of Metri will lose the ''haunted'' quality, and the disruption to the Northern Trade Network and the Fortress of Salt will end. Any treasures or evidence of wrongdoing that came to light in the process would be delivered to the [[Watcher of Ratibor's Torch]], so they could determine what to do with them.		If this mandate is enacted, the virtuous of Temeschwar will take all necessary steps to deal with whatever is infesting the eastern woods. Armed mobs carrying burning flames through the city into the snow-cloaked depths of the dark forest will be disruptive, however. Every [[Resource#Personal_Resource\|personal resource]] belonging to a League character from Temeschwar, with the exception of [[congregation\|congregations]], will receive a -1 rank penalty to production following the Winter Solstice. At the end of that time, however, the region of Metri will lose the ''haunted'' quality, and the disruption to the Northern Trade Network and the Fortress of Salt will end. Any treasures or evidence of wrongdoing that came to light in the process would be delivered to the [[Watcher of Ratibor's Torch]], so they could determine what to do with them.
	<br><br><span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Ensuring Security</span><br>		<br><br><span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">Ensuring Security</span><br>
	Alternatively, the people of Temeschwar could look to the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] for assistance. A [[declaration]] of [[Concord]] from anyone empowered to raise one could be used to ask the members of the [[Conclave order\|Order]] of the [[Rod and Shield]] to deal with the threat presented by the creatures in Metri.		Alternatively, the people of Temeschwar could look to the [[Conclave]] for assistance. A [[declaration]] of [[Concord]] from anyone empowered to raise one could be used to ask the members of the [[Conclave order\|Order]] of the [[Rod and Shield]] to deal with the threat presented by the creatures in Metri.

	The [[Rod_and_Shield#The_Manifesto\|manifesto]] of the Rod and Shield states that it should "''Encourage magicians to use their powers in defence of the Empire''." The heralds are a clear threat to the Empire, say the Temeschwari. The Order could organise cadres of battle magicians, and send them to Metri to deal with the problem there with expert precision. This would cause no disruption to the people of Temeschwar - while some League magicians might want to carry torches or lamps lit from Ratibor's flames, there is a difference between a group of battle-magicians doing so and a mob of angry people. The ''haunted'' quality would be removed from Metri, disruption to the Northern Trade Network and the Fortress of Salt would end, and any treasures or evidence gathered from the woods would be delivered to the [[Grandmaster]] of the Rod and Shield.		The [[Rod_and_Shield#The_Manifesto\|manifesto]] of the Rod and Shield states that it should "''Encourage magicians to use their powers in defence of the Empire''." The heralds are a clear threat to the Empire, say the Temeschwari. The Order could organise cadres of battle magicians, and send them to Metri to deal with the problem there with expert precision. This would cause no disruption to the people of Temeschwar - while some League magicians might want to carry torches or lamps lit from Ratibor's flames, there is a difference between a group of battle-magicians doing so and a mob of angry people. The ''haunted'' quality would be removed from Metri, disruption to the Northern Trade Network and the Fortress of Salt would end, and any treasures or evidence gathered from the woods would be delivered to the [[Grandmaster]] of the Rod and Shield.

Matt: /* Tear Out the Earth's Heart */

2025-07-26T18:27:41Z

Tear Out the Earth's Heart

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	''Ridley von Temeschwar'', merchant-prince of the ''Descent Guild of Ore Extraction'', visited Ratibor's Gate to witness the consecration, and has been inspired to pursue their dream of making the mines of Temeschwar the most prosperous in the entire Empire. Ridley is adamant that there are countless veins of ore in the hills and peaks of Temeschwar that are going to waste because they are too difficult to get at, and too expensive to actually dig out of the ground. Rather than doing things the old-fashioned way, with rickety ramps and stairs, they want to implement the most up-to-date mechanisms developed in [[Holberg]]. Rather than trudge along winding old wagon trails, they want to drive brand new roads into the mountains to rip as much metal out of the ground as possible, as fast as possible, making as much profit for everyone involved as possible.		''Ridley von Temeschwar'', merchant-prince of the ''Descent Guild of Ore Extraction'', visited Ratibor's Gate to witness the consecration, and has been inspired to pursue their dream of making the mines of Temeschwar the most prosperous in the entire Empire. Ridley is adamant that there are countless veins of ore in the hills and peaks of Temeschwar that are going to waste because they are too difficult to get at, and too expensive to actually dig out of the ground. Rather than doing things the old-fashioned way, with rickety ramps and stairs, they want to implement the most up-to-date mechanisms developed in [[Holberg]]. Rather than trudge along winding old wagon trails, they want to drive brand new roads into the mountains to rip as much metal out of the ground as possible, as fast as possible, making as much profit for everyone involved as possible.

	The great work they are proposing will not only modernize mining in Temeschwar but it will spur the creation of new mines across the territory. It will require 50 wains of white granite, 50 wains of weirwood, cost 200 Crowns, and take six months to complete. At the end of that time the ''Mines of Temeschwar'' will be some of the finest in the Empire. New shafts will be opened, and a wave of mineral wealth will flow into the city. Every [[mine]] in the territory will ~~share in a bounty of 1080~~ rings every season; every [[business]] in the territory will get ~~a share of 50 random~~ ingots of metal. The [[Custodian of the Assayer's Guild]] is likely to be run off their feet, but new mines will also provide them with a lot of new business - they'll gain an additional ''two'' ranks to their ministry.		The great work they are proposing will not only modernize mining in Temeschwar but it will spur the creation of new mines across the territory. It will require 50 wains of white granite, 50 wains of weirwood, cost 200 Crowns, and take six months to complete. At the end of that time the ''Mines of Temeschwar'' will be some of the finest in the Empire. New shafts will be opened, and a wave of mineral wealth will flow into the city. Every [[mine]] in the territory will gain 36 rings every season; every [[business]] in the territory will get 2 ingots of metal. The [[Custodian of the Assayer's Guild]] is likely to be run off their feet, but new mines will also provide them with a lot of new business - they'll gain an additional ''two'' ranks to their ministry.

	Along with the power of Ratibor's Gate seeping into the dreams of the young and the frustrated in Temeschwar, it'll also see the creation of a lot of new shafts. Some will fail, but those that prosper will bring additional money into the Imperial Treasury, increasing the taxation contribution of Temeschwar by 5 Thrones each season.		Along with the power of Ratibor's Gate seeping into the dreams of the young and the frustrated in Temeschwar, it'll also see the creation of a lot of new shafts. Some will fail, but those that prosper will bring additional money into the Imperial Treasury, increasing the taxation contribution of Temeschwar by 5 Thrones each season.

Twiggy at 21:32, 11 July 2025

2025-07-11T21:32:19Z

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	* '''The great work requires 40 wains of white granite, 20 wains of mithril, 180 crowns in labour, and takes six months to complete'''		* '''The great work requires 40 wains of white granite, 20 wains of mithril, 180 crowns in labour, and takes six months to complete'''
	* '''When complete it creates the title of ''Vardstein Vandal'' (who oversees a ministry), provides two random measures to the businesses of Temeschwar, and increases taxation from the territory'''		* '''When complete it creates the title of ''Vardstein Vandal'' (who oversees a ministry), provides two random measures to the businesses of Temeschwar, and increases taxation from the territory'''
	Another guest at the consecration of Ratibor's Gate was ''Marina Pretensa di Temeschwar'' of the ''Vardstein Timber'' guild which operates (as the name implies) out of the Vardstein Vale. The Vale has always been a forested wilderness. While the periphery has been cultivated with a number of small woodland reserves, most of the region was wild even before parts of it fell into ''[[Delver_of_the_Depths#Lorenzo.27s_Deep_Pockets\|the Foxhole]]'' (as many Temeschwari call the sinkhole to the south-west of ~~Temeshwar~~). It is home to many predators, and serves as a place for bored merchant-princes to go hunting. It's also reputed to be quite beautiful. The trees have a kind of sweeping grandeur to them, a timelessness that some sensitive souls find inspires an awe of the natural world and the transitory nature of human lives.		Another guest at the consecration of Ratibor's Gate was ''Marina Pretensa di Temeschwar'' of the ''Vardstein Timber'' guild which operates (as the name implies) out of the Vardstein Vale. The Vale has always been a forested wilderness. While the periphery has been cultivated with a number of small woodland reserves, most of the region was wild even before parts of it fell into ''[[Delver_of_the_Depths#Lorenzo.27s_Deep_Pockets\|the Foxhole]]'' (as many Temeschwari call the sinkhole to the south-west of Temeschwar). It is home to many predators, and serves as a place for bored merchant-princes to go hunting. It's also reputed to be quite beautiful. The trees have a kind of sweeping grandeur to them, a timelessness that some sensitive souls find inspires an awe of the natural world and the transitory nature of human lives.

	It's also absolutely stuffed with resources, ready to be exploited. Or so says Marine Pretensa di Temeschwar. "''Beauty is very much in the eye of the beholder,''" she says. "''To me it lies not in wild trees, but in stacks of hard and soft woods, properly seasoned, ready to be sold to the markets of the Empire.''" With that dream in mind, she wants to build the ''Vardstein Timbermill and Sorting Yard'' on the edge of the Vale. A massive sawmill with multiple mithril blades, accompanied by warehouses where wood can be stored and prepared. She also proposes a road connecting the wild forest to the safety of the city. Her proposals require 40 wains of white granite, 20 wains of mithril, and 180 crowns in labour. They would take six months to complete.		It's also absolutely stuffed with resources, ready to be exploited. Or so says Marine Pretensa di Temeschwar. "''Beauty is very much in the eye of the beholder,''" she says. "''To me it lies not in wild trees, but in stacks of hard and soft woods, properly seasoned, ready to be sold to the markets of the Empire.''" With that dream in mind, she wants to build the ''Vardstein Timbermill and Sorting Yard'' on the edge of the Vale. A massive sawmill with multiple mithril blades, accompanied by warehouses where wood can be stored and prepared. She also proposes a road connecting the wild forest to the safety of the city. Her proposals require 40 wains of white granite, 20 wains of mithril, and 180 crowns in labour. They would take six months to complete.

Hailmur: /* Son of Varushka */

2024-07-15T19:58:06Z

Son of Varushka

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	==Son of Varushka==		==Son of Varushka==
	* '''Statements of principle in the Varushkan assembly relating to Ratibor are likely to garner additional interest'''		* '''Statements of principle in the Varushkan assembly relating to Ratibor are likely to garner additional interest'''
	As previously touched on, Ratibor is as a much a scion of Varushka is he is of the League. He lived long before the city of Temeschwar forsook Varushka; indeed he claimed the title ''boyar'' rather than anything approaching merchant-prince. A number of Varushkans have already made the pilgrimage to Ratibor's Gate to visit the tomb, and the Varushkan national assembly could encourage this interest. A [[statement of principle]] in the Varushkan assembly that received a [[greater majority]] might encourage more citizens of that nation to embrace the [[Ambition\|ambitious]] inspiration of [[Ratibor of Temeschwar]], and the ruthlessness and rejection of sentimentality he embodies. It's hard to say what the outcome might be, but it is likely to prompt a spread of Ambition through the nation along similar lines to that spreading through the League.		* '''The increased interest in Ratibor has stopped as of the start of the Summer Solstice 386YE'''
			As previously touched on, Ratibor is as a much a scion of Varushka is he is of the League. He lived long before the city of Temeschwar forsook Varushka; indeed he claimed the title ''boyar'' rather than anything approaching merchant-prince. A number of Varushkans have already made the pilgrimage to Ratibor's Gate to visit the tomb, and the Varushkan national assembly could encourage this interest. A [[statement of principle]] in the Varushkan assembly that received a [[greater majority]] might encourage more citizens of that nation to embrace the [[Ambition\|ambitious]] inspiration of [[Ratibor of Temeschwar]], and the ruthlessness and rejection of sentimentality he embodies. It's hard to say what the outcome might be, but it is likely to prompt a spread of Ambition through the nation along similar lines to that spreading through the League.

	==The Vigilance Question==		==The Vigilance Question==
	* '''The question of which virtue Ratibor most exemplifies has been settled'''		* '''The question of which virtue Ratibor most exemplifies has been settled'''

Hailmur: /* Log the Vardstein Vale */ corrected costings

2024-05-08T15:14:08Z

Log the Vardstein Vale: corrected costings

Hailmur: /* Log the Vardstein Vale */

2024-04-05T12:33:19Z

Log the Vardstein Vale

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	<div style="width: 500px; float: right; clear: right; margin-left:10px;">		<div style="width: 500px; float: right; clear: right; margin-left:10px;">
	<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="float: right; margin-left:10px; width=50%; max-width:500px;">		<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="float: right; margin-left:10px; width=50%; max-width:500px;">
	<tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''~~Mines of Temeschwar~~'''</td></tr>		<tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''Vardstein Timbermill and Sorting Yard'''</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Commission Type: '''[[Great work]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Commission Type: '''[[Great work]]</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Location:''' Vardstein Vale, Temeschwar</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Location:''' Vardstein Vale, Temeschwar</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 40 weirwood, 20 mithril, 120 crowns, six months to complete</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 40 weirwood, 20 mithril, 120 crowns, six months to complete</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect:''' ~~Creates~~ a ~~great work that shares 40 measures of forest materials with the~~ businesses ~~of Temeschwar~~; creates a title the ''Vardstein Vandal''; increases taxation from Temeschwar</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Invests in the territory to provide 2 random measures a season to businesses; creates a title the ''Vardstein Vandal''; increases taxation from Temeschwar</td></tr>
	</table></div>		</table></div>
	* '''''Vardstein Timber'' suggests that the ''Vardstein Timbermill and Sorting Yard'' be constructed in the Vardstein Vale to harvest the wealth of the wild forest'''		* '''''Vardstein Timber'' suggests that the ''Vardstein Timbermill and Sorting Yard'' be constructed in the Vardstein Vale to harvest the wealth of the wild forest'''
	* '''The great work requires 40 wains of white granite, 20 wains of mithril, 120 crowns in labour, and takes six months to complete'''		* '''The great work requires 40 wains of white granite, 20 wains of mithril, 120 crowns in labour, and takes six months to complete'''
	* '''When complete it creates the title of ''Vardstein Vandal'' (who oversees a ministry), provides ~~a share of forest resources~~ to the businesses of Temeschwar, and increases taxation from the territory'''		* '''When complete it creates the title of ''Vardstein Vandal'' (who oversees a ministry), provides two random measures to the businesses of Temeschwar, and increases taxation from the territory'''
	Another guest at the consecration of Ratibor's Gate was ''Marina Pretensa di Temeschwar'' of the ''Vardstein Timber'' guild which operates (as the name implies) out of the Vardstein Vale. The Vale has always been a forested wilderness. While the periphery has been cultivated with a number of small woodland reserves, most of the region was wild even before parts of it fell into ''[[Delver_of_the_Depths#Lorenzo.27s_Deep_Pockets\|the Foxhole]]'' (as many Temeschwari call the sinkhole to the south-west of Temeshwar). It is home to many predators, and serves as a place for bored merchant-princes to go hunting. It's also reputed to be quite beautiful. The trees have a kind of sweeping grandeur to them, a timelessness that some sensitive souls find inspires an awe of the natural world and the transitory nature of human lives.		Another guest at the consecration of Ratibor's Gate was ''Marina Pretensa di Temeschwar'' of the ''Vardstein Timber'' guild which operates (as the name implies) out of the Vardstein Vale. The Vale has always been a forested wilderness. While the periphery has been cultivated with a number of small woodland reserves, most of the region was wild even before parts of it fell into ''[[Delver_of_the_Depths#Lorenzo.27s_Deep_Pockets\|the Foxhole]]'' (as many Temeschwari call the sinkhole to the south-west of Temeshwar). It is home to many predators, and serves as a place for bored merchant-princes to go hunting. It's also reputed to be quite beautiful. The trees have a kind of sweeping grandeur to them, a timelessness that some sensitive souls find inspires an awe of the natural world and the transitory nature of human lives.

Hailmur: /* Tear Out the Earth's Heart */

2024-04-05T12:26:40Z

Tear Out the Earth's Heart

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	<tr><td>'''Location:''' Locul, Temeschwar</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Location:''' Locul, Temeschwar</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 50 weirwood, 50 white granite, 200 crowns, six months to complete</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 50 weirwood, 50 white granite, 200 crowns, six months to complete</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect:''' ~~Creates great works that share 1080~~ rings ~~with~~ mines, and 50 ingots of ~~magical~~ metal ~~with~~ businesses in the territory; improves the ministry of the Custodian of the Assayer's Guild; increases taxation from Temeschwar</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Invests in the territory to provide 36 rings a season to mines, and 2 random ingots of metal to businesses in the territory; improves the ministry of the Custodian of the Assayer's Guild; increases taxation from Temeschwar</td></tr>
	</table></div>		</table></div>
	* '''The ''Descent Guild of Ore Extraction'' calls for the mines of Temeschwar to be updated with the best technologies available to the League'''		* '''The ''Descent Guild of Ore Extraction'' calls for the mines of Temeschwar to be updated with the best technologies available to the League'''
	* '''This great work requires 50 wains of white granite, 50 wains of weirwood, 200 crowns in labour, and six months to complete'''		* '''This great work requires 50 wains of white granite, 50 wains of weirwood, 200 crowns in labour, and six months to complete'''
	* '''It would ~~share a bounty of metals between all Temeschwari~~ businesses, and ~~between all~~ Temeschwari mines'''		* '''It would provide random ingots to businesses, and money to Temeschwari mines each season'''
	* '''it would also improve the tax revenue of Temeschwar by 5 Thrones each season to the Imperial treasury'''		* '''It would also improve the tax revenue of Temeschwar by 5 Thrones each season to the Imperial treasury'''
	The peaks and foothills of Locul are the site of many mines, especially those working [[Materials#Green Iron\|green iron]] and [[Materials#Weltsilver\|weltsilver]]. One of the best known of these mines is '''Descent''' - a mining village built around a large open sinkhole at the foot of Mellfort Peak. But there has always been a certain... ponderousness... to mining efforts in the mountains of Locul. Ore is carried carefully along stairs and ramps and narrow roads built centuries ago and barely developed since. "''Time,''" say the mining guilds of Temeschwar, "''to do this properly.''"		The peaks and foothills of Locul are the site of many mines, especially those working [[Materials#Green Iron\|green iron]] and [[Materials#Weltsilver\|weltsilver]]. One of the best known of these mines is '''Descent''' - a mining village built around a large open sinkhole at the foot of Mellfort Peak. But there has always been a certain... ponderousness... to mining efforts in the mountains of Locul. Ore is carried carefully along stairs and ramps and narrow roads built centuries ago and barely developed since. "''Time,''" say the mining guilds of Temeschwar, "''to do this properly.''"

Dre: /* Exploit the Thule */

2023-08-04T10:10:23Z

Exploit the Thule

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	The actual exchange is remarkably cheap; it is the idea that is most important. Building a market for trading with the Thule would require 10 wains of white granite, 10 wains of mithril, and 40 crowns. It would take three months to complete, and would create a title appointed by the League [[Tally of the Votes]]. The ''Master of the Temeschwar-Otkodov Mana Exchange'' would be able to trade amounts of orichalcum, tempest jade, green iron, and weltsilver to the Thule in return for mana crystals, Everyone would benefit.		The actual exchange is remarkably cheap; it is the idea that is most important. Building a market for trading with the Thule would require 10 wains of white granite, 10 wains of mithril, and 40 crowns. It would take three months to complete, and would create a title appointed by the League [[Tally of the Votes]]. The ''Master of the Temeschwar-Otkodov Mana Exchange'' would be able to trade amounts of orichalcum, tempest jade, green iron, and weltsilver to the Thule in return for mana crystals, Everyone would benefit.

	Except, of course, the other Imperial nations that currently trade mana to the orcs. With a specific market catering to them in Temeschwar, the majority of the Thule traders will quickly gravitate to the League. The other participants in the Northern Trade Network would lose access to the top two levels of their Thule ministry, while the newly created ''Master'' would gain access to five equivalent ministries, one for each kind of metal, and one for [[beggar's lye]]. The [[Northbound Trademaster\|Northbound Trademaster]] would unfortunately also be ~~effected~~, but ''overall'' the ability of Temeschwar - and the League - to gain mana crystals from the Thule would be massively enhanced.		Except, of course, the other Imperial nations that currently trade mana to the orcs. With a specific market catering to them in Temeschwar, the majority of the Thule traders will quickly gravitate to the League. The other participants in the Northern Trade Network would lose access to the top two levels of their Thule ministry, while the newly created ''Master'' would gain access to five equivalent ministries, one for each kind of metal, and one for [[beggar's lye]]. The [[Northbound Trademaster\|Northbound Trademaster]] would unfortunately also be affected, but ''overall'' the ability of Temeschwar - and the League - to gain mana crystals from the Thule would be massively enhanced.

	==Son of Varushka==		==Son of Varushka==

Matt: /* Tear Out the Earth's Heart */

2023-07-19T17:15:27Z

Tear Out the Earth's Heart

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	''Ridley von Temeschwar'', merchant-prince of the ''Descent Guild of Ore Extraction'', visited Ratibor's Gate to witness the consecration, and has been inspired to pursue their dream of making the mines of Temeschwar the most prosperous in the entire Empire. Ridley is adamant that there are countless veins of ore in the hills and peaks of Temeschwar that are going to waste because they are too difficult to get at, and too expensive to actually dig out of the ground. Rather than doing things the old-fashioned way, with rickety ramps and stairs, they want to implement the most up-to-date mechanisms developed in [[Holberg]]. Rather than trudge along winding old wagon trails, they want to drive brand new roads into the mountains to rip as much metal out of the ground as possible, as fast as possible, making as much profit for everyone involved as possible.		''Ridley von Temeschwar'', merchant-prince of the ''Descent Guild of Ore Extraction'', visited Ratibor's Gate to witness the consecration, and has been inspired to pursue their dream of making the mines of Temeschwar the most prosperous in the entire Empire. Ridley is adamant that there are countless veins of ore in the hills and peaks of Temeschwar that are going to waste because they are too difficult to get at, and too expensive to actually dig out of the ground. Rather than doing things the old-fashioned way, with rickety ramps and stairs, they want to implement the most up-to-date mechanisms developed in [[Holberg]]. Rather than trudge along winding old wagon trails, they want to drive brand new roads into the mountains to rip as much metal out of the ground as possible, as fast as possible, making as much profit for everyone involved as possible.

	The great work they are proposing will not only modernize mining in Temeschwar but it will spur the creation of new mines across the territory. it will require 50 wains of white granite, 50 wains of weirwood, cost 200 Crowns, and take six months to complete. At the end of that time the ''Mines of Temeschwar'' will be some of the finest in the Empire. New shafts will be opened, and a wave of mineral wealth will flow into the city. Every [[mine]] in the territory will share in a bounty of 1080 rings every season; every [[business]] in the territory will get a share of 50 random ingots of metal. The [[Custodian of the Assayer's Guild]] is likely to be run off their feet, but new mines will also provide them with a lot of new business - they'll gain an additional ''two'' ranks to their ministry.		The great work they are proposing will not only modernize mining in Temeschwar but it will spur the creation of new mines across the territory. It will require 50 wains of white granite, 50 wains of weirwood, cost 200 Crowns, and take six months to complete. At the end of that time the ''Mines of Temeschwar'' will be some of the finest in the Empire. New shafts will be opened, and a wave of mineral wealth will flow into the city. Every [[mine]] in the territory will share in a bounty of 1080 rings every season; every [[business]] in the territory will get a share of 50 random ingots of metal. The [[Custodian of the Assayer's Guild]] is likely to be run off their feet, but new mines will also provide them with a lot of new business - they'll gain an additional ''two'' ranks to their ministry.

	Along with the power of Ratibor's Gate seeping into the dreams of the young and the frustrated in Temeschwar, it'll also see the creation of a lot of new shafts. Some will fail, but those that prosper will bring additional money into the Imperial Treasury, increasing the taxation contribution of Temeschwar by 5 Thrones each season.		Along with the power of Ratibor's Gate seeping into the dreams of the young and the frustrated in Temeschwar, it'll also see the creation of a lot of new shafts. Some will fail, but those that prosper will bring additional money into the Imperial Treasury, increasing the taxation contribution of Temeschwar by 5 Thrones each season.

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	The immediate benefit will be that the effects of the [[Lorenzo%27s_Legacy#The_Blood_Red_Quays_Art_Gallery\|Blood Red Quays Art Gallery]] in Sarvos, the [[Lorenzo%27s_Legacy#The_Blood_Red_River_Museum\|Blood Red River Museum]] in Tassato, and the [[Lorenzo%27s_Legacy#The_Bloody_Great_Theatre\|Bloody Great Theatre]] in Temeschwar itself will change. Rather than providing benefits to congregations belonging to priests preaching Pride, they will permanently support priests preaching Ambition instead. At the same time, an [[opportunity]] to build a similar structure in Holberg will become available, as well as an opportunity to secure the materials required to finish [[Repair Blood Red River Museum\|repairing the Blood Red River Museum]].		The immediate benefit will be that the effects of the [[Lorenzo%27s_Legacy#The_Blood_Red_Quays_Art_Gallery\|Blood Red Quays Art Gallery]] in Sarvos, the [[Lorenzo%27s_Legacy#The_Blood_Red_River_Museum\|Blood Red River Museum]] in Tassato, and the [[Lorenzo%27s_Legacy#The_Bloody_Great_Theatre\|Bloody Great Theatre]] in Temeschwar itself will change. Rather than providing benefits to congregations belonging to priests preaching Pride, they will permanently support priests preaching Ambition instead. At the same time, an [[opportunity]] to build a similar structure in Holberg will become available, as well as an opportunity to secure the materials required to finish [[Repair Blood Red River Museum\|repairing the Blood Red River Museum]].

	Finally, during the next few months, ambitious youths across the nation, or older folk who realise they are trapped in a rut, will decide to follow their dreams. A number of new businesses will be started in League cities; many will fail but those that survive will be sufficient to raise the taxation the League pays to the [[Imperial treasury]] by 10 ~~Thrones~~, split between the four territories.		Finally, during the next few months, ambitious youths across the nation, or older folk who realise they are trapped in a rut, will decide to follow their dreams. A number of new businesses will be started in League cities; many will fail but those that survive will be sufficient to raise the taxation the League pays to the [[Imperial treasury]] by 10 thrones, split between the four territories.

	There ''is'' a downside however. Ratibor is Temeschwari. As mentioned previously, his Ambition exemplifies the Temeschwari character - ruthless, relentless, cold, and hard. If ''either'' of these [[Mandate#Competing_Mandates\|competing mandates]] is enacted then for at least the next year, any [[opportunity]] that arises in the League is likely to be tinged with that spirit, and much less likely to be flavoured with sentimentality, caution, compassion, or mercy.		There ''is'' a downside however. Ratibor is Temeschwari. As mentioned previously, his Ambition exemplifies the Temeschwari character - ruthless, relentless, cold, and hard. If ''either'' of these [[Mandate#Competing_Mandates\|competing mandates]] is enacted then for at least the next year, any [[opportunity]] that arises in the League is likely to be tinged with that spirit, and much less likely to be flavoured with sentimentality, caution, compassion, or mercy.
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	In Temeschwar there's a strong sense that the purges of 379YE were a good start, but they did not go far enough. The Senate [[Create law outlawing the Vyig\|passed a law]] in the Winter of 378YE making membership of the Vyig and possession of their tattoos a crime. The magistrates have done their best to deal with the remaining criminals, but they do not know them the way the Temeschwari did. Arguably, the Vyig are a problem not only for Temeschwar, but also for Varushka; their corruption is rooted in the pre-Imperial north and there's little point pretending otherwise.		In Temeschwar there's a strong sense that the purges of 379YE were a good start, but they did not go far enough. The Senate [[Create law outlawing the Vyig\|passed a law]] in the Winter of 378YE making membership of the Vyig and possession of their tattoos a crime. The magistrates have done their best to deal with the remaining criminals, but they do not know them the way the Temeschwari did. Arguably, the Vyig are a problem not only for Temeschwar, but also for Varushka; their corruption is rooted in the pre-Imperial north and there's little point pretending otherwise.

	It seems that when the Vyig were driven from the League, they regrouped in old bolt holes in Varushka, and slowly rebuilt their power. There's a suggestion that they may have been providing funds to robber-boyar ''Alexi Iskandrova Isembrioch'' in the ruins of Isember. While his efforts to raise a bandit army in Karsk were [[Delerium\|decisively stymied]], there's also evidence that the Vyig are deeply entangled in the [[City_lights#Biting_Back\|bite]] trade. Again, the magistrates are doing their best, but if ~~Ratbior~~ has taught Temeschwar nothing else it's that decisively dealing with criminals often requires action that is ruthless, brutal, and hard.		It seems that when the Vyig were driven from the League, they regrouped in old bolt holes in Varushka, and slowly rebuilt their power. There's a suggestion that they may have been providing funds to robber-boyar ''Alexi Iskandrova Isembrioch'' in the ruins of Isember. While his efforts to raise a bandit army in Karsk were [[Delerium\|decisively stymied]], there's also evidence that the Vyig are deeply entangled in the [[City_lights#Biting_Back\|bite]] trade. Again, the magistrates are doing their best, but if Ratibor has taught Temeschwar nothing else it's that decisively dealing with criminals often requires action that is ruthless, brutal, and hard.
	===Light the Torches===		===Light the Torches===
	* '''The League assembly can enact a mandate to urge the final destruction of the Vyig'''		* '''The League assembly can enact a mandate to urge the final destruction of the Vyig'''
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	The mandate will create an opportunity for [[military unit\|military units]] from the League, the Imperial Orcs, and Varushka to take part in breaking the power of the Vyig. This takes the form of an [[Military_unit#Adventures\|adventure]] found in the [[Military_unit#Take_Independent_Action\|independent action]] dropdown menu: ''Break the Vyig'' following the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. Instead of their normal production, any military unit that takes part will receive 144 rings, and 2 random resources (ingots of metal or measures of forest materials). Military units that have been upgraded or enchanted receive commensurately higher rewards.		The mandate will create an opportunity for [[military unit\|military units]] from the League, the Imperial Orcs, and Varushka to take part in breaking the power of the Vyig. This takes the form of an [[Military_unit#Adventures\|adventure]] found in the [[Military_unit#Take_Independent_Action\|independent action]] dropdown menu: ''Break the Vyig'' following the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. Instead of their normal production, any military unit that takes part will receive 144 rings, and 2 random resources (ingots of metal or measures of forest materials). Military units that have been upgraded or enchanted receive commensurately higher rewards.

	Regardless of how many military units take part in the adventure, by the start of the Summer Solstice the Vyig will be broken. The vast majority will either have been dealt with by magistrates after a trial, or dealt with more directly while resisting arrest. There will still be crime in the Empire - smaller fry will rush into the void left by the Vyig - but it will be disorganised and the magistrates will work hard to keep it that way. In addition, the bite trade will be massively disrupted. There will still ''be'' bite, and people will still crave it, but it will not flood the streets. As long as the drug remains illegal, the magistrates will no longer need the additional funds, and there will be no return to the [[City_lights#Biting_Back\|disruption]] of 382YE. This means that the Imperial Senate will be able to reclaim the 25 ~~Thrones~~ each season currently allocated to support the magistrates in the fight against bite.		Regardless of how many military units take part in the adventure, by the start of the Summer Solstice the Vyig will be broken. The vast majority will either have been dealt with by magistrates after a trial, or dealt with more directly while resisting arrest. There will still be crime in the Empire - smaller fry will rush into the void left by the Vyig - but it will be disorganised and the magistrates will work hard to keep it that way. In addition, the bite trade will be massively disrupted. There will still ''be'' bite, and people will still crave it, but it will not flood the streets. As long as the drug remains illegal, the magistrates will no longer need the additional funds, and there will be no return to the [[City_lights#Biting_Back\|disruption]] of 382YE. This means that the Imperial Senate will be able to reclaim the 25 thrones each season currently allocated to support the magistrates in the fight against bite.

	===Alternative Mandates===		===Alternative Mandates===
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	During the Winter 380YE, something unnatural settled [[into the woods]] of [[Temeschwar#Metri\|Metri]]. Anyone that tried to bring violence against another person in Metri suffered bloody, unnatural judgement at the claws and teeth of the alien creatures haunting the region. In the years since, however, it seems that the creatures in Metri have become more and more free in their interpretation of what "violence" means. Shortly after the Autumn Equinox a merchant caravan travelling to the [[Fortress of Salt]] was all but wiped out. According to the survivors, one of the caravan guards, insulted one of their companions. The creatures apparently interpreted the words as an attack, and slaughtered the guard. When their companions tried to fight back, they gleefully tore into them and within moments the whole caravan was engaged in a battle for its life.		During the Winter 380YE, something unnatural settled [[into the woods]] of [[Temeschwar#Metri\|Metri]]. Anyone that tried to bring violence against another person in Metri suffered bloody, unnatural judgement at the claws and teeth of the alien creatures haunting the region. In the years since, however, it seems that the creatures in Metri have become more and more free in their interpretation of what "violence" means. Shortly after the Autumn Equinox a merchant caravan travelling to the [[Fortress of Salt]] was all but wiped out. According to the survivors, one of the caravan guards, insulted one of their companions. The creatures apparently interpreted the words as an attack, and slaughtered the guard. When their companions tried to fight back, they gleefully tore into them and within moments the whole caravan was engaged in a battle for its life.

	The immediate result is that caravans passing through Metri are finding it difficult to get guards, and this in turn makes them reticent to make the trip north to the Fortress of Salt, or east to [[Karov#Delev\|Delev]]. This has had two knock-on effects. Firstly, the upkeep of the Fortress of Salt will increase from 10 ~~Thrones~~ to 12 ~~Thrones~~ each season until the problem is dealt with. Second, the five [[ministry\|ministries]] of the [[Northern trade network]] are disrupted. Four of them [[Overseer of the Westward Road]], [[Kalpaheim Tradeholder]], [[Northbound Trademaster]], and [[Broker of Treji Wayhouse]] no longer have access to the highest level of their trade ministry; the [[Bonesetter of Torfast Trading Post]] is impacted slightly less, losing access to the highest rank of their southern trade route ministry, but leaving the eastern route untouched. If the situation continues to deteriorate, it is entirely possible that Temeschwar will be completely cut out of the network.		The immediate result is that caravans passing through Metri are finding it difficult to get guards, and this in turn makes them reticent to make the trip north to the Fortress of Salt, or east to [[Karov#Delev\|Delev]]. This has had two knock-on effects. Firstly, the upkeep of the Fortress of Salt will increase from 10 thrones to 12 thrones each season until the problem is dealt with. Second, the five [[ministry\|ministries]] of the [[Northern trade network]] are disrupted. Four of them [[Overseer of the Westward Road]], [[Kalpaheim Tradeholder]], [[Northbound Trademaster]], and [[Broker of Treji Wayhouse]] no longer have access to the highest level of their trade ministry; the [[Bonesetter of Torfast Trading Post]] is impacted slightly less, losing access to the highest rank of their southern trade route ministry, but leaving the eastern route untouched. If the situation continues to deteriorate, it is entirely possible that Temeschwar will be completely cut out of the network.

	For the moment, though, there has been no disruption to trade with the [[Thule]] - something that a small number of people find a little troubling. The northern [[orc\|orcs]] pass through Metri without any concern and when queried about it they appear confused. They have no problems because they are always sure to propitiate the ''[[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Skathe\|Mirror of Spite]]'' whenever her servants appear. They hadn't mentioned it previously because they'd just assumed that the presence of the creatures was part of some deal the Temeschwari had made with the Queen [[the Thrice-cursed Court]] and did not wish to pry.		For the moment, though, there has been no disruption to trade with the [[Thule]] - something that a small number of people find a little troubling. The northern [[orc\|orcs]] pass through Metri without any concern and when queried about it they appear confused. They have no problems because they are always sure to propitiate the ''[[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Skathe\|Mirror of Spite]]'' whenever her servants appear. They hadn't mentioned it previously because they'd just assumed that the presence of the creatures was part of some deal the Temeschwari had made with the Queen [[the Thrice-cursed Court]] and did not wish to pry.
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	* '''This great work requires 50 wains of white granite, 50 wains of weirwood, 200 crowns in labour, and six months to complete'''		* '''This great work requires 50 wains of white granite, 50 wains of weirwood, 200 crowns in labour, and six months to complete'''
	* '''It would provide random ingots to businesses, and money to Temeschwari mines each season'''		* '''It would provide random ingots to businesses, and money to Temeschwari mines each season'''
	* '''It would also improve the tax revenue of Temeschwar by 5 ~~Thrones~~ each season to the Imperial treasury'''		* '''It would also improve the tax revenue of Temeschwar by 5 thrones each season to the Imperial treasury'''
	The peaks and foothills of Locul are the site of many mines, especially those working [[Materials#Green Iron\|green iron]] and [[Materials#Weltsilver\|weltsilver]]. One of the best known of these mines is '''Descent''' - a mining village built around a large open sinkhole at the foot of Mellfort Peak. But there has always been a certain... ponderousness... to mining efforts in the mountains of Locul. Ore is carried carefully along stairs and ramps and narrow roads built centuries ago and barely developed since. "''Time,''" say the mining guilds of Temeschwar, "''to do this properly.''"		The peaks and foothills of Locul are the site of many mines, especially those working [[Materials#Green Iron\|green iron]] and [[Materials#Weltsilver\|weltsilver]]. One of the best known of these mines is '''Descent''' - a mining village built around a large open sinkhole at the foot of Mellfort Peak. But there has always been a certain... ponderousness... to mining efforts in the mountains of Locul. Ore is carried carefully along stairs and ramps and narrow roads built centuries ago and barely developed since. "''Time,''" say the mining guilds of Temeschwar, "''to do this properly.''"

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	The great work they are proposing will not only modernize mining in Temeschwar but it will spur the creation of new mines across the territory. It will require 50 wains of white granite, 50 wains of weirwood, cost 200 Crowns, and take six months to complete. At the end of that time the ''Mines of Temeschwar'' will be some of the finest in the Empire. New shafts will be opened, and a wave of mineral wealth will flow into the city. Every [[mine]] in the territory will gain 36 rings every season; every [[business]] in the territory will get 2 ingots of metal. The [[Custodian of the Assayer's Guild]] is likely to be run off their feet, but new mines will also provide them with a lot of new business - they'll gain an additional ''two'' ranks to their ministry.		The great work they are proposing will not only modernize mining in Temeschwar but it will spur the creation of new mines across the territory. It will require 50 wains of white granite, 50 wains of weirwood, cost 200 Crowns, and take six months to complete. At the end of that time the ''Mines of Temeschwar'' will be some of the finest in the Empire. New shafts will be opened, and a wave of mineral wealth will flow into the city. Every [[mine]] in the territory will gain 36 rings every season; every [[business]] in the territory will get 2 ingots of metal. The [[Custodian of the Assayer's Guild]] is likely to be run off their feet, but new mines will also provide them with a lot of new business - they'll gain an additional ''two'' ranks to their ministry.

	Along with the power of Ratibor's Gate seeping into the dreams of the young and the frustrated in Temeschwar, it'll also see the creation of a lot of new shafts. Some will fail, but those that prosper will bring additional money into the Imperial Treasury, increasing the taxation contribution of Temeschwar by 5 ~~Thrones~~ each season.		Along with the power of Ratibor's Gate seeping into the dreams of the young and the frustrated in Temeschwar, it'll also see the creation of a lot of new shafts. Some will fail, but those that prosper will bring additional money into the Imperial Treasury, increasing the taxation contribution of Temeschwar by 5 thrones each season.

	===Log the Vardstein Vale===		===Log the Vardstein Vale===

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	<tr><td>'''Commission Type: '''[[Great work]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Commission Type: '''[[Great work]]</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Location:''' Vardstein Vale, Temeschwar</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Location:''' Vardstein Vale, Temeschwar</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 40 ~~weirwood~~, 20 mithril, ~~120~~ crowns, six months to complete</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 40 white granite, 20 mithril, 180 crowns, six months to complete</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Invests in the territory to provide 2 random measures a season to businesses; creates a title the ''Vardstein Vandal''; increases taxation from Temeschwar</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Invests in the territory to provide 2 random measures a season to businesses; creates a title the ''Vardstein Vandal''; increases taxation from Temeschwar</td></tr>
	</table></div>		</table></div>
	* '''''Vardstein Timber'' suggests that the ''Vardstein Timbermill and Sorting Yard'' be constructed in the Vardstein Vale to harvest the wealth of the wild forest'''		* '''''Vardstein Timber'' suggests that the ''Vardstein Timbermill and Sorting Yard'' be constructed in the Vardstein Vale to harvest the wealth of the wild forest'''
	* '''The great work requires 40 wains of white granite, 20 wains of mithril, ~~120~~ crowns in labour, and takes six months to complete'''		* '''The great work requires 40 wains of white granite, 20 wains of mithril, 180 crowns in labour, and takes six months to complete'''
	* '''When complete it creates the title of ''Vardstein Vandal'' (who oversees a ministry), provides two random measures to the businesses of Temeschwar, and increases taxation from the territory'''		* '''When complete it creates the title of ''Vardstein Vandal'' (who oversees a ministry), provides two random measures to the businesses of Temeschwar, and increases taxation from the territory'''
	Another guest at the consecration of Ratibor's Gate was ''Marina Pretensa di Temeschwar'' of the ''Vardstein Timber'' guild which operates (as the name implies) out of the Vardstein Vale. The Vale has always been a forested wilderness. While the periphery has been cultivated with a number of small woodland reserves, most of the region was wild even before parts of it fell into ''[[Delver_of_the_Depths#Lorenzo.27s_Deep_Pockets\|the Foxhole]]'' (as many Temeschwari call the sinkhole to the south-west of Temeshwar). It is home to many predators, and serves as a place for bored merchant-princes to go hunting. It's also reputed to be quite beautiful. The trees have a kind of sweeping grandeur to them, a timelessness that some sensitive souls find inspires an awe of the natural world and the transitory nature of human lives.		Another guest at the consecration of Ratibor's Gate was ''Marina Pretensa di Temeschwar'' of the ''Vardstein Timber'' guild which operates (as the name implies) out of the Vardstein Vale. The Vale has always been a forested wilderness. While the periphery has been cultivated with a number of small woodland reserves, most of the region was wild even before parts of it fell into ''[[Delver_of_the_Depths#Lorenzo.27s_Deep_Pockets\|the Foxhole]]'' (as many Temeschwari call the sinkhole to the south-west of Temeshwar). It is home to many predators, and serves as a place for bored merchant-princes to go hunting. It's also reputed to be quite beautiful. The trees have a kind of sweeping grandeur to them, a timelessness that some sensitive souls find inspires an awe of the natural world and the transitory nature of human lives.

	It's also absolutely stuffed with resources, ready to be exploited. Or so says Marine Pretensa di Temeschwar. "''Beauty is very much in the eye of the beholder,''" she says. "''To me it lies not in wild trees, but in stacks of hard and soft woods, properly seasoned, ready to be sold to the markets of the Empire.''" With that dream in mind, she wants to build the ''Vardstein Timbermill and Sorting Yard'' on the edge of the Vale. A massive sawmill with multiple mithril blades, accompanied by warehouses where wood can be stored and prepared. She also proposes a road connecting the wild forest to the safety of the city. Her proposals require 40 wains of white granite, 20 wains of mithril, and ~~120~~ crowns in labour. They would take six months to complete.		It's also absolutely stuffed with resources, ready to be exploited. Or so says Marine Pretensa di Temeschwar. "''Beauty is very much in the eye of the beholder,''" she says. "''To me it lies not in wild trees, but in stacks of hard and soft woods, properly seasoned, ready to be sold to the markets of the Empire.''" With that dream in mind, she wants to build the ''Vardstein Timbermill and Sorting Yard'' on the edge of the Vale. A massive sawmill with multiple mithril blades, accompanied by warehouses where wood can be stored and prepared. She also proposes a road connecting the wild forest to the safety of the city. Her proposals require 40 wains of white granite, 20 wains of mithril, and 180 crowns in labour. They would take six months to complete.
	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box>'''A Note About Taxation'''<br>Several of these opportunities increase the amount of taxation Temeschwar will provide to the [[Imperial treasury]]. It's important to note that these are a consequence of the specific nature of this [[opportunity]] and can't be duplicated just by clearing forest, or [[consecration\|consecrating]] places with [[liao#True Liao\|true liao]]. There is ''no'' reliable way to gain additional taxation for the Imperial Senate beyond bringing new territories into the Empire.</box></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box>'''A Note About Taxation'''<br>Several of these opportunities increase the amount of taxation Temeschwar will provide to the [[Imperial treasury]]. It's important to note that these are a consequence of the specific nature of this [[opportunity]] and can't be duplicated just by clearing forest, or [[consecration\|consecrating]] places with [[liao#True Liao\|true liao]]. There is ''no'' reliable way to gain additional taxation for the Imperial Senate beyond bringing new territories into the Empire.</box></div>
	Once finished, the Timberyard would function as a great work, ~~distributing a share of 40~~ measures of forest materials ~~among~~ the businesses of Temeschwar. It would also create an [[Imperial Title]] to oversee its operation and become custodian of a ministry. Marina Pretensa di Temeschwar initially suggested it be called the ''Vardstein Timber Liaison''. When news of her proposals become public, however, a bitter artist sarcastically suggested ''Vardstein Vandal'' might be a better name. The comment was reported in one of the broadsheets, and rapidly became the preferred moniker in a section of the Temeschwari populace that values over sentimentality. Marina herself is not impressed - she runs a guild of ''woodcutters'' not ''vandals'' - only an idiot hops down trees willy nilly without preserving the woodland so they can ''continue'' to chop down trees for a very long time to come.		Once finished, the Timberyard would function as a great work, granting an two random measures of forest materials to each of the businesses of Temeschwar. It would also create an [[Imperial Title]] to oversee its operation and become custodian of a ministry. Marina Pretensa di Temeschwar initially suggested it be called the ''Vardstein Timber Liaison''. When news of her proposals become public, however, a bitter artist sarcastically suggested ''Vardstein Vandal'' might be a better name. The comment was reported in one of the broadsheets, and rapidly became the preferred moniker in a section of the Temeschwari populace that values over sentimentality. Marina herself is not impressed - she runs a guild of ''woodcutters'' not ''vandals'' - only an idiot hops down trees willy nilly without preserving the woodland so they can ''continue'' to chop down trees for a very long time to come.

	One of the side effects of the lumbermill will be that the edges of the forest will be slowly cleared away, providing valuable farmland. Likewise, with a new road passing through Vargat, it would be easier to access the fertile soil there. Citizens inspired by Ratibor's Gate to pursue their Ambition would look for opportunities to establish new farms and forests, and new businesses catering to them, increasing the taxation contribution of Temeschwar by an estimated 10 ~~Thrones~~ each season.		One of the side effects of the lumbermill will be that the edges of the forest will be slowly cleared away, providing valuable farmland. Likewise, with a new road passing through Vargat, it would be easier to access the fertile soil there. Citizens inspired by Ratibor's Gate to pursue their Ambition would look for opportunities to establish new farms and forests, and new businesses catering to them, increasing the taxation contribution of Temeschwar by an estimated 10 thrones each season.

	==Exploit the Thule==		==Exploit the Thule==