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Hailmur at 10:47, 31 May 2026

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	After stewing on the matter for a few months, the Diamant Drakes have announced their intention to seek [[Grendel_religion#Retribution\|retribution]] at the Winter Solstice. They haven't addressed exactly what this means but they're expected to reach Anvil around three in the afternoon on the Saturday of the summit, and head to the Unshackled camp to confront the Sand Vipers they are apparently holding responsible for the assault.		After stewing on the matter for a few months, the Diamant Drakes have announced their intention to seek [[Grendel_religion#Retribution\|retribution]] at the Winter Solstice. They haven't addressed exactly what this means but they're expected to reach Anvil around three in the afternoon on the Saturday of the summit, and head to the Unshackled camp to confront the Sand Vipers they are apparently holding responsible for the assault.
	<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~GeneralSeventhWave~~.jpeg\|caption=Melkior of Balthazar's Vineyard.\|align=right\|width=250}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Melkior of Balthazar’s Vineyard.jpeg\|caption=Melkior of Balthazar's Vineyard.\|align=right\|width=250}}</div>
	<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=AmbassadorSarcophanDelves.jpg\|caption= Dino i Riqueza, Ambassador to the Delves.\|align=right\|width=250}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=AmbassadorSarcophanDelves.jpg\|caption= Dino i Riqueza, Ambassador to the Delves.\|align=right\|width=250}}</div>
	<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Pathfinder Gaddak.jpg\|caption=Pathfinder Gaddak, Senator for Mareave.\|align=left\|width=250}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Pathfinder Gaddak.jpg\|caption=Pathfinder Gaddak, Senator for Mareave.\|align=left\|width=250}}</div>

Rafferty at 13:04, 29 May 2026

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	Normally these opportunities might be exclusive, too many spies in one area would simply reveal the Empire's interest. As it happens, though, the three possibilities are each focused on different priorities. Each additional opportunity taken would provide less information overall, but would focus on different parts of the Protectorate and so still have some potential value.		Normally these opportunities might be exclusive, too many spies in one area would simply reveal the Empire's interest. As it happens, though, the three possibilities are each focused on different priorities. Each additional opportunity taken would provide less information overall, but would focus on different parts of the Protectorate and so still have some potential value.
	<div style="float:right; width: 400px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Wheeling gulls.jpg\|caption=Beoraidh is a tiny "nation" with great big ambitions.\|align=right\|width=400}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 400px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Wheeling gulls.jpg\|caption=Beoraidh is a tiny "nation" with great big ambitions.\|align=right\|width=400}}</div>

	==Beoraidh==		==Beoraidh==
	* '''Beoraidh is a city state on the coast of Mareave that allegedly aims to remain neutral in the conflict between the Empire and the Grendel'''		* '''Beoraidh is a city state on the coast of Mareave that allegedly aims to remain neutral in the conflict between the Empire and the Grendel'''

Twiggy at 13:42, 17 May 2026

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	Apparently [[general]] [[Heroism#Iron_Osric\|Iron Osric]] of the [[Green Shield]] has requested a parley to discuss the terms of the on-going war. In particular, "to try and agree what magic we will not employ, the banning of poisons or other foul things, the protection of innocents, where our armies will clash, the number of forces and how long the conflict will endure before the feasting time." There seems to be some uncertainty as to whether Osric is speaking only on behalf of Wintermark, or for the Empire as a whole.		Apparently [[general]] [[Heroism#Iron_Osric\|Iron Osric]] of the [[Green Shield]] has requested a parley to discuss the terms of the on-going war. In particular, "to try and agree what magic we will not employ, the banning of poisons or other foul things, the protection of innocents, where our armies will clash, the number of forces and how long the conflict will endure before the feasting time." There seems to be some uncertainty as to whether Osric is speaking only on behalf of Wintermark, or for the Empire as a whole.

	What's clear from the reply is that the Jotun continue to view Iron Osric and a figure they refer to as "the Golden Jarl" in particular as exemplars of what it means to be an honourable warrior. As such they are minded to take his request very seriously. Igya proposes that it is long past time for such a meeting, and that she is eager to attend one as a representative of her Queen. A second representative will come to speak with the voice of the King, and each will bring a <u>small</u> honour guard of champions and ~~godhi~~ to speak for the warbands and champions of the west.		What's clear from the reply is that the Jotun continue to view Iron Osric and a figure they refer to as "the Golden Jarl" in particular as exemplars of what it means to be an honourable warrior. As such they are minded to take his request very seriously. Igya proposes that it is long past time for such a meeting, and that she is eager to attend one as a representative of her Queen. A second representative will come to speak with the voice of the King, and each will bring a <u>small</u> honour guard of champions and ghodi to speak for the warbands and champions of the west.
	<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Iron Osric.png\|caption=Iron Osric, General of the [[Green Shield]]\|align=right\|width=300}}		<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Iron Osric.png\|caption=Iron Osric, General of the [[Green Shield]]\|align=right\|width=300}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Atte.png\|caption=Atte Arrow-Tongue Metsastajason of the Sussivari Oathsworn Fyrd; elder statesman and [[Imperial Consul]].\|align=left\|width=300}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Atte.png\|caption=Atte Arrow-Tongue Metsastajason of the Sussivari Oathsworn Fyrd; elder statesman and [[Imperial Consul]].\|align=left\|width=300}}

Matt at 08:18, 21 April 2026

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	<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Iron Osric.png\|caption=Iron Osric, General of the [[Green Shield]]\|align=right\|width=300}}		<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Iron Osric.png\|caption=Iron Osric, General of the [[Green Shield]]\|align=right\|width=300}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Atte.png\|caption=Atte Arrow-Tongue Metsastajason of the Sussivari Oathsworn Fyrd; elder statesman and [[Imperial Consul]].\|align=left\|width=300}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Atte.png\|caption=Atte Arrow-Tongue Metsastajason of the Sussivari Oathsworn Fyrd; elder statesman and [[Imperial Consul]].\|align=left\|width=300}}
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=Avisena i Ezmara i Guerra.jpg\|caption=Avisena i Ezmara i Guerra, the Golden Jarl\|align=right\|width=300}}~~</div></div>		</div></div>
	Olgafsdottir has called the meeting under the laws of hospitality of her home. In [[Tromsa#Tromsdalen\|Tromsdalen]] when feuding warbands can stand one another no more and only blood will settle their anger, they engage in the ''hetjuveisla'' - the feast of heroes. Both sides bring food and drink, and bards to play music and tell tales. For a time the price of blood is set aside, so that a negotiation may be held in good faith to determine precisely how the battle-to-come will go. When the feast is over, the sun must rise and set again before violence resumes allowing both sides to safely return to their homes.		Olgafsdottir has called the meeting under the laws of hospitality of her home. In [[Tromsa#Tromsdalen\|Tromsdalen]] when feuding warbands can stand one another no more and only blood will settle their anger, they engage in the ''hetjuveisla'' - the feast of heroes. Both sides bring food and drink, and bards to play music and tell tales. For a time the price of blood is set aside, so that a negotiation may be held in good faith to determine precisely how the battle-to-come will go. When the feast is over, the sun must rise and set again before violence resumes allowing both sides to safely return to their homes.

Twiggy at 17:12, 20 April 2026

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	[[Construct Meeting Place\|Construction]] has taken nearly a year, but it is finally complete. A meeting hall now stands on a wave-swept island in the waters to the west of [[Kallavesa]] where barbarian and human can meet one another to talk. There are still some decisions to be made about the place, however.		[[Construct Meeting Place\|Construction]] has taken nearly a year, but it is finally complete. A meeting hall now stands on a wave-swept island in the waters to the west of [[Kallavesa]] where barbarian and human can meet one another to talk. There are still some decisions to be made about the place, however.
	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: left;"><quote by="For Ustigar Jarl of ~~Keirheim~~, by Iron Osric, Hammer of the West">		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: left;"><quote by="For Ustigar Jarl of Kierheim, by Iron Osric, Hammer of the West">
	Where march the war-bound, the bold-hearted brethren?<br>		Where march the war-bound, the bold-hearted brethren?<br>
	Where flew the banners, the fire-bright spears?<br>		Where flew the banners, the fire-bright spears?<br>

Dre at 19:05, 19 April 2026

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2026-04-19T18:16:03Z

Diplomatic Delegation

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	* '''A delegation from Beoraidh led by Emissary Harailt intends to visit the Imperial Orcs at 11.00am on Saturday'''		* '''A delegation from Beoraidh led by Emissary Harailt intends to visit the Imperial Orcs at 11.00am on Saturday'''
	* '''They are keen to speak to Pathfinder Gaddak, Senator for Mareave'''		* '''They are keen to speak to Pathfinder Gaddak, Senator for Mareave'''
	* '''~~Eshan~~ has asked the Imperial Consul and/or Melkior of Balthazar's Vineyard to ensure no unfortunate incidents happen'''		* '''Ehsan has asked the Imperial Consul and/or Melkior of Balthazar's Vineyard to ensure no unfortunate incidents happen'''
	* '''Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike has also asked the Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves to help ensure the meeting goes smoothly'''		* '''Bedelaar Huisbaas Annike has also asked the Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves to help ensure the meeting goes smoothly'''
	During the Winter Solstice, a delegation from Beoraidh plans to visit Anvil. Their main intent is to speak to the Imperial Orcs within whose territory they live, and are especially keen to meet '''Pathfinder Gaddak'''. Gaddak is [[Senator]] for Mareave but was one of those involved in ensuring an endangered Beoraidh vessel safely returned to port. Their invitation to the folk of Beoraidh to visit Anvil was reasonable, and encouraged ~~Eshan~~ that the experiences of the Diamant Drakes need not be representative.		During the Winter Solstice, a delegation from Beoraidh plans to visit Anvil. Their main intent is to speak to the Imperial Orcs within whose territory they live, and are especially keen to meet '''Pathfinder Gaddak'''. Gaddak is [[Senator]] for Mareave but was one of those involved in ensuring an endangered Beoraidh vessel safely returned to port. Their invitation to the folk of Beoraidh to visit Anvil was reasonable, and encouraged Ehsan that the experiences of the Diamant Drakes need not be representative.

	Obviously the story of the Diamant Drakes makes them a little concerned about the kind of reception they will receive. In part this has inspired their decision to ask representatives of the Sarcophan Delves to accompany them given that nation's interest in smoothing relations between the city state and the Empire. To be on the safe side, ~~Eshan~~ asks that the Imperial Consul meet the delegation either in person or via a trusted lieutenant to further ensure that there is no repeat of the recent assault. Alternatively or additionally, '''Melkior of Balthazar's Vineyard''' could serve a similar purpose - their sensible missive contributed to the decision to undertake this delegation after all. On behalf of the Delves, Bedellar Huisbaas Annike has asked the [[Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves]] to use their influence to ensure things progress smoothly.		Obviously the story of the Diamant Drakes makes them a little concerned about the kind of reception they will receive. In part this has inspired their decision to ask representatives of the Sarcophan Delves to accompany them given that nation's interest in smoothing relations between the city state and the Empire. To be on the safe side, Ehsan asks that the Imperial Consul meet the delegation either in person or via a trusted lieutenant to further ensure that there is no repeat of the recent assault. Alternatively or additionally, '''Melkior of Balthazar's Vineyard''' could serve a similar purpose - their sensible missive contributed to the decision to undertake this delegation after all. On behalf of the Delves, Bedellar Huisbaas Annike has asked the [[Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves]] to use their influence to ensure things progress smoothly.

	The delegation has been entrusted to the leadership of ''Emissary Harailt'', an experienced negotiator and merchant and one of ~~Eshan~~'s distant cousins. They anticipate reaching Anvil around eleven in the morning on Saturday of the coming summit, but a lot depends on their confidence with regard to their potential reception.		The delegation has been entrusted to the leadership of ''Emissary Harailt'', an experienced negotiator and merchant and one of Ehsan's distant cousins. They anticipate reaching Anvil around eleven in the morning on Saturday of the coming summit, but a lot depends on their confidence with regard to their potential reception.
	<div style="float:right; width: 350px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Druj Flag.png\|align=left\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 350px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Druj Flag.png\|align=left\|width=300}}</div>

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Investment of Sea

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	A standard fleet visiting Beoraidh will be able to secure assorted valuable goods worth 72 rings, as well as two doses of consumable available to the orcs of Beoraidh, the Delves, or the Grendel trading there. An [[enchantment\|enchanted]] or [[fleet#upgrades\|upgraded]] fleet would receive proportionally more.		A standard fleet visiting Beoraidh will be able to secure assorted valuable goods worth 72 rings, as well as two doses of consumable available to the orcs of Beoraidh, the Delves, or the Grendel trading there. An [[enchantment\|enchanted]] or [[fleet#upgrades\|upgraded]] fleet would receive proportionally more.

	~~Eshan~~ intends to apply what he calls "[[Tariffs#Mercantilist\|reasonable tariffs]]" and anticipates the Empire will apply the same tariffs to any Beoraidh ships visiting Imperial ports. Once the docks are completed there will certainly be Beoradhi merchants eager to do so. The [[Civil Service\|civil service]] estimates that investment in the docks would also raise the taxable income of Mareave by 3 thrones each season - increased prosperity for Beoraidh will slowly trickle across to the businesses of the territory as a whole - and bring in an additional 7 thrones per season to the Senate treasury in the form of tariffs.		Ehsan intends to apply what he calls "[[Tariffs#Mercantilist\|reasonable tariffs]]" and anticipates the Empire will apply the same tariffs to any Beoraidh ships visiting Imperial ports. Once the docks are completed there will certainly be Beoradhi merchants eager to do so. The [[Civil Service\|civil service]] estimates that investment in the docks would also raise the taxable income of Mareave by 3 thrones each season - increased prosperity for Beoraidh will slowly trickle across to the businesses of the territory as a whole - and bring in an additional 7 thrones per season to the Senate treasury in the form of tariffs.

	===Investment of Stone===		===Investment of Stone===

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Investment of Salt

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	* '''Even if commissioned, work cannot begin until the money for the land is paid'''		* '''Even if commissioned, work cannot begin until the money for the land is paid'''

	The previous Consul proposed an agreement with Lord Ehsan to [[I_wish_you_would#Beoraidh\|build a Temple of the Way]] in the city-state. If the new Consul is still interested in that, opportunities to do so remain available. ~~Eshan~~ and his council have no interest in turning money and prosperity away, wherever it comes from. The invitation to build the shrine of the virtues remains. Either a temple or a grand basilica, depending on the level of investment the Empire wishes, can still be built. Provided the agreed on 20 thrones for the purchase of land is delivered, of course.		The previous Consul proposed an agreement with Lord Ehsan to [[I_wish_you_would#Beoraidh\|build a Temple of the Way]] in the city-state. If the new Consul is still interested in that, opportunities to do so remain available. Ehsan and his council have no interest in turning money and prosperity away, wherever it comes from. The invitation to build the shrine of the virtues remains. Either a temple or a grand basilica, depending on the level of investment the Empire wishes, can still be built. Provided the agreed on 20 thrones for the purchase of land is delivered, of course.

	===Investment of Sea===		===Investment of Sea===

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2026-04-19T18:15:15Z

Prosperity

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	As an independent nation, recognised by the Senate, the city-state of Beoraidh falls into the purview of the Imperial Consul. A messenger arrives at the Consulate in Tassato bearing greetings from former-Salt Lord Ehsan. The first thing the missive announces is that the ruler of Beoraidh has taken the title "Ehsan, Lord of Sand". This is likely an attempt to mollify the Salt Lords of the Grendel, among whose number he is no longer counted.		As an independent nation, recognised by the Senate, the city-state of Beoraidh falls into the purview of the Imperial Consul. A messenger arrives at the Consulate in Tassato bearing greetings from former-Salt Lord Ehsan. The first thing the missive announces is that the ruler of Beoraidh has taken the title "Ehsan, Lord of Sand". This is likely an attempt to mollify the Salt Lords of the Grendel, among whose number he is no longer counted.

	The meat of the letter addresses the alliance with the Sarcophan Delves. ~~Eshan~~ presents the decision to accept the protection of the Delves as a perfectly reasonable one prompted by reality. The Empire's Senate can be quite volatile, as can the Salt Lords. To accept the protection of one side or the other would be to risk being seen as aligned with them - something detrimental to the desire of Beoraidh to remain neutral. The Sarcophan Delves however are renowned for their refusal to pick sides, and the orcs of Beoraidh find that they have more in common with them than the Unshackled. Perhaps if the Empire had been more enthusiastic about the invitation to establish the [[I_wish_you_would#Shrine_of_the_Virtues\|shrine of the virtues]], or had been more welcoming to the gladiators seeking Imperial investment, or had more decisively dealt with the armies invading Mareave, ~~Eshan~~ might have waited a little longer. Whatever his reason, it is clear he feels the Sarcophan are simply offering his city the best deal going.		The meat of the letter addresses the alliance with the Sarcophan Delves. Ehsan presents the decision to accept the protection of the Delves as a perfectly reasonable one prompted by reality. The Empire's Senate can be quite volatile, as can the Salt Lords. To accept the protection of one side or the other would be to risk being seen as aligned with them - something detrimental to the desire of Beoraidh to remain neutral. The Sarcophan Delves however are renowned for their refusal to pick sides, and the orcs of Beoraidh find that they have more in common with them than the Unshackled. Perhaps if the Empire had been more enthusiastic about the invitation to establish the [[I_wish_you_would#Shrine_of_the_Virtues\|shrine of the virtues]], or had been more welcoming to the gladiators seeking Imperial investment, or had more decisively dealt with the armies invading Mareave, Ehsan might have waited a little longer. Whatever his reason, it is clear he feels the Sarcophan are simply offering his city the best deal going.

	As such, Ehsan, Lord of Sand, wishes to formally inform the Imperial Consul that they have agreed a treaty with the Delves. An attack against their city, or the plains of [[Mareave#Sinfoyard\|Sinfoyard]], will be treated as an attack on the Delves. However, the treaty is very clear that this agreement is not be an "exclusive" partnership. Both Beoraidh and the Delves are free to continue to pursue their own ambitions in the Bay of Catazar, with the Empire and the Grendel at the bare minimum. The tribute sent to the Empire, and the Grendel, will continue until such time as it can be renegotiated - as an assurance of Beoraidh's good faith as much as anything else. Yet the Lord of Sand is not shy about suggesting that Beoraidh will, eventually, want to discuss that tribute.		As such, Ehsan, Lord of Sand, wishes to formally inform the Imperial Consul that they have agreed a treaty with the Delves. An attack against their city, or the plains of [[Mareave#Sinfoyard\|Sinfoyard]], will be treated as an attack on the Delves. However, the treaty is very clear that this agreement is not be an "exclusive" partnership. Both Beoraidh and the Delves are free to continue to pursue their own ambitions in the Bay of Catazar, with the Empire and the Grendel at the bare minimum. The tribute sent to the Empire, and the Grendel, will continue until such time as it can be renegotiated - as an assurance of Beoraidh's good faith as much as anything else. Yet the Lord of Sand is not shy about suggesting that Beoraidh will, eventually, want to discuss that tribute.

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	After stewing on the matter for a few months, the Diamant Drakes have announced their intention to seek [[Grendel_religion#Retribution\|retribution]] at the Winter Solstice. They haven't addressed exactly what this means but they're expected to reach Anvil around three in the afternoon on the Saturday of the summit, and head to the Unshackled camp to confront the Sand Vipers they are apparently holding responsible for the assault.		After stewing on the matter for a few months, the Diamant Drakes have announced their intention to seek [[Grendel_religion#Retribution\|retribution]] at the Winter Solstice. They haven't addressed exactly what this means but they're expected to reach Anvil around three in the afternoon on the Saturday of the summit, and head to the Unshackled camp to confront the Sand Vipers they are apparently holding responsible for the assault.
	<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~GeneralSeventhWave~~.jpeg\|caption=Melkior of Balthazar's Vineyard.\|align=right\|width=250}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Melkior of Balthazar’s Vineyard.jpeg\|caption=Melkior of Balthazar's Vineyard.\|align=right\|width=250}}</div>
	<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=AmbassadorSarcophanDelves.jpg\|caption= Dino i Riqueza, Ambassador to the Delves.\|align=right\|width=250}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=AmbassadorSarcophanDelves.jpg\|caption= Dino i Riqueza, Ambassador to the Delves.\|align=right\|width=250}}</div>
	<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Pathfinder Gaddak.jpg\|caption=Pathfinder Gaddak, Senator for Mareave.\|align=left\|width=250}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Pathfinder Gaddak.jpg\|caption=Pathfinder Gaddak, Senator for Mareave.\|align=left\|width=250}}</div>

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	<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Iron Osric.png\|caption=Iron Osric, General of the [[Green Shield]]\|align=right\|width=300}}		<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Iron Osric.png\|caption=Iron Osric, General of the [[Green Shield]]\|align=right\|width=300}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Atte.png\|caption=Atte Arrow-Tongue Metsastajason of the Sussivari Oathsworn Fyrd; elder statesman and [[Imperial Consul]].\|align=left\|width=300}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Atte.png\|caption=Atte Arrow-Tongue Metsastajason of the Sussivari Oathsworn Fyrd; elder statesman and [[Imperial Consul]].\|align=left\|width=300}}
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=Avisena i Ezmara i Guerra.jpg\|caption=Avisena i Ezmara i Guerra, the Golden Jarl\|align=right\|width=300}}~~</div></div>		</div></div>
	Olgafsdottir has called the meeting under the laws of hospitality of her home. In [[Tromsa#Tromsdalen\|Tromsdalen]] when feuding warbands can stand one another no more and only blood will settle their anger, they engage in the ''hetjuveisla'' - the feast of heroes. Both sides bring food and drink, and bards to play music and tell tales. For a time the price of blood is set aside, so that a negotiation may be held in good faith to determine precisely how the battle-to-come will go. When the feast is over, the sun must rise and set again before violence resumes allowing both sides to safely return to their homes.		Olgafsdottir has called the meeting under the laws of hospitality of her home. In [[Tromsa#Tromsdalen\|Tromsdalen]] when feuding warbands can stand one another no more and only blood will settle their anger, they engage in the ''hetjuveisla'' - the feast of heroes. Both sides bring food and drink, and bards to play music and tell tales. For a time the price of blood is set aside, so that a negotiation may be held in good faith to determine precisely how the battle-to-come will go. When the feast is over, the sun must rise and set again before violence resumes allowing both sides to safely return to their homes.

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	* '''The Jotun remain at war with the Empire'''		* '''The Jotun remain at war with the Empire'''
	* '''Responsibility and authority for diplomacy with the Jotun falls to the Imperial Consul'''		* '''Responsibility and authority for diplomacy with the Jotun falls to the Imperial Consul'''
	The [[Jotun]] are a powerful, martial nation ~~lead~~ by the Jarl of Jarls - Queen Yrsa Jansdóttir of [[Jotun#History\|Kallsea]] and King Gudmundr Arason of [[Jotun#History\|Narkyst]]. The Empire has been at war with them for most of its existence, although there have been numerous short periods of peace during that time. They encroach into Imperial lands - having conquered [[Bregasland]] and [[Liathaven]] (which they name ''Ashvale''). The Empire responds with an [[Rubies in the snow\|attack on Skallahn]] that threatens to take control of [[Hordalant#The_Kongegőr\|the Kongegőr]], the bridge that connects the northern and southern territories of the sprawling barbarian nation.		The [[Jotun]] are a powerful, martial nation led by the Jarl of Jarls - Queen Yrsa Jansdóttir of [[Jotun#History\|Kallsea]] and King Gudmundr Arason of [[Jotun#History\|Narkyst]]. The Empire has been at war with them for most of its existence, although there have been numerous short periods of peace during that time. They encroach into Imperial lands - having conquered [[Bregasland]] and [[Liathaven]] (which they name ''Ashvale''). The Empire responds with an [[Rubies in the snow\|attack on Skallahn]] that threatens to take control of [[Hordalant#The_Kongegőr\|the Kongegőr]], the bridge that connects the northern and southern territories of the sprawling barbarian nation.

	There is no ambassador to the Jotun. They seem never to have been especially interested in such a formalised relationship with the Empire. That is not to say that they are incapable of engaging in diplomacy or negotiation, merely that they tend to prefer to deal with individual nations rather than the Empire as a whole. Over the centuries they have had a "close" relationship with the folk of [[Wintermark]], for example, for all that the two nations clash constantly along their borders. In recent times, they have also shown a similar degree of respect for [[the Brass Coast\|the Freeborn]]. When the Empire as a whole must deal with the orcs of Kalsea and Narkyst, however, the responsibility falls to the [[Imperial Consul]].		There is no ambassador to the Jotun. They seem never to have been especially interested in such a formalised relationship with the Empire. That is not to say that they are incapable of engaging in diplomacy or negotiation, merely that they tend to prefer to deal with individual nations rather than the Empire as a whole. Over the centuries they have had a "close" relationship with the folk of [[Wintermark]], for example, for all that the two nations clash constantly along their borders. In recent times, they have also shown a similar degree of respect for [[the Brass Coast\|the Freeborn]]. When the Empire as a whole must deal with the orcs of Kalsea and Narkyst, however, the responsibility falls to the [[Imperial Consul]].
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	* '''There is concern that the Protectorate of Morajasse is being used as a base for Grendel spies'''		* '''There is concern that the Protectorate of Morajasse is being used as a base for Grendel spies'''
	* '''A spy network could be used to gather information about both the Protectorate and the Iron Confederacy in the Cazar Straits'''		* '''A spy network could be used to gather information about both the Protectorate and the Iron Confederacy in the Cazar Straits'''
	* '''If the Conclave sends mana to Morajasse, then the Shuttered Lantern could be employed to inveigle their way into the Protectorate'''		* '''If the Conclave sends mana to Morajasse, then the Shuttered Lantern could be employed to inveigle their way into the Protectorate'''
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	As an independent nation, recognised by the Senate, the city-state of Beoraidh falls into the purview of the Imperial Consul. A messenger arrives at the Consulate in Tassato bearing greetings from former-Salt Lord Ehsan. The first thing the missive announces is that the ruler of Beoraidh has taken the title "Ehsan, Lord of Sand". This is likely an attempt to mollify the Salt Lords of the Grendel, among whose number he is no longer counted.		As an independent nation, recognised by the Senate, the city-state of Beoraidh falls into the purview of the Imperial Consul. A messenger arrives at the Consulate in Tassato bearing greetings from former-Salt Lord Ehsan. The first thing the missive announces is that the ruler of Beoraidh has taken the title "Ehsan, Lord of Sand". This is likely an attempt to mollify the Salt Lords of the Grendel, among whose number he is no longer counted.

	The meat of the letter addresses the alliance with the Sarcophan Delves. Ehsan presents the decision to accept the protection of the Delves as a perfectly reasonable one prompted by reality. The Empire's Senate can be quite volatile, as can the Salt Lords. To accept the protection of one side or the other would be to risk being seen as aligned with them - something detrimental to the desire of Beoraidh to remain neutral. The Sarcophan Delves however are renowned for their refusal to pick sides, and the orcs of Beoraidh find that they have more in common with them than the Unshackled. Perhaps if the Empire had been more enthusiastic about the invitation to establish the [[I_wish_you_would#Shrine_of_the_Virtues\|shrine of the virtues]], or had been more welcoming to the gladiators seeking Imperial investment, or had more decisively dealt with the armies invading Mareave, Ehsan might have waited a little longer. Whatever his reason, it is clear he feels the Sarcophan are simply offering his city the best deal going.		The meat of the letter addresses the alliance with the Sarcophan Delves. Ehsan presents the decision to accept the protection of the Delves as a perfectly reasonable one prompted by reality. The Empire's Senate can be quite volatile, as can the Salt Lords. To accept the protection of one side or the other would be to risk being seen as aligned with them - something detrimental to the desire of Beoraidh to remain neutral. The Sarcophan Delves however are renowned for their refusal to pick sides, and the orcs of Beoraidh find that they have more in common with them than the Unshackled. Perhaps if the Empire had been more enthusiastic about the invitation to establish the [[I_wish_you_would#Shrine_of_the_Virtues\|shrine of the virtues]], or had been more welcoming to the gladiators seeking Imperial investment, or had more decisively dealt with the armies invading Mareave, Ehsan might have waited a little longer. Whatever his reason, it is clear he feels the Sarcophan are simply offering his city the best deal going.

	As such, Ehsan, Lord of Sand, wishes to formally inform the Imperial Consul that they have agreed a treaty with the Delves. An attack against their city, or the plains of [[Mareave#Sinfoyard\|Sinfoyard]], will be treated as an attack on the Delves. However, the treaty is very clear that this agreement is not be an "exclusive" partnership. Both Beoraidh and the Delves are free to continue to pursue their own ambitions in the Bay of Catazar, with the Empire and the Grendel at the bare minimum. The tribute sent to the Empire, and the Grendel, will continue until such time as it can be renegotiated - as an assurance of Beoraidh's good faith as much as anything else. Yet the Lord of Sand is not shy about suggesting that Beoraidh will, eventually, want to discuss that tribute.		As such, Ehsan, Lord of Sand, wishes to formally inform the Imperial Consul that they have agreed a treaty with the Delves. An attack against their city, or the plains of [[Mareave#Sinfoyard\|Sinfoyard]], will be treated as an attack on the Delves. However, the treaty is very clear that this agreement is not be an "exclusive" partnership. Both Beoraidh and the Delves are free to continue to pursue their own ambitions in the Bay of Catazar, with the Empire and the Grendel at the bare minimum. The tribute sent to the Empire, and the Grendel, will continue until such time as it can be renegotiated - as an assurance of Beoraidh's good faith as much as anything else. Yet the Lord of Sand is not shy about suggesting that Beoraidh will, eventually, want to discuss that tribute.
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	During the Winter Solstice, a delegation from Beoraidh plans to visit Anvil. Their main intent is to speak to the Imperial Orcs within whose territory they live, and are especially keen to meet '''Pathfinder Gaddak'''. Gaddak is [[Senator]] for Mareave but was one of those involved in ensuring an endangered Beoraidh vessel safely returned to port. Their invitation to the folk of Beoraidh to visit Anvil was reasonable, and encouraged Ehsan that the experiences of the Diamant Drakes need not be representative.		During the Winter Solstice, a delegation from Beoraidh plans to visit Anvil. Their main intent is to speak to the Imperial Orcs within whose territory they live, and are especially keen to meet '''Pathfinder Gaddak'''. Gaddak is [[Senator]] for Mareave but was one of those involved in ensuring an endangered Beoraidh vessel safely returned to port. Their invitation to the folk of Beoraidh to visit Anvil was reasonable, and encouraged Ehsan that the experiences of the Diamant Drakes need not be representative.

	Obviously the story of the Diamant Drakes makes them a little concerned about the kind of reception they will receive. In part this has inspired their decision to ask representatives of the Sarcophan Delves to accompany them given that nation's interest in smoothing relations between the city state and the Empire. To be on the safe side, Ehsan asks that the Imperial Consul meet the delegation either in person or via a trusted lieutenant to further ensure that there is no repeat of the recent assault. Alternatively or additionally, '''Melkior of Balthazar's Vineyard''' could serve a similar purpose - their sensible missive contributed to the decision to undertake this delegation after all. On behalf of the Delves, Bedellar Huisbaas Annike has asked the [[Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves]] to use their influence to ensure things progress smoothly.		Obviously the story of the Diamant Drakes makes them a little concerned about the kind of reception they will receive. In part this has inspired their decision to ask representatives of the Sarcophan Delves to accompany them given that nation's interest in smoothing relations between the city state and the Empire. To be on the safe side, Ehsan asks that the Imperial Consul meet the delegation either in person or via a trusted lieutenant to further ensure that there is no repeat of the recent assault. Alternatively or additionally, '''Melkior of Balthazar's Vineyard''' could serve a similar purpose - their sensible missive contributed to the decision to undertake this delegation after all. On behalf of the Delves, Bedellar Huisbaas Annike has asked the [[Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves]] to use their influence to ensure things progress smoothly.

	The delegation has been entrusted to the leadership of ''Emissary Harailt'', an experienced negotiator and merchant and one of Ehsan's distant cousins. They anticipate reaching Anvil around eleven in the morning on Saturday of the coming summit, but a lot depends on their confidence with regard to their potential reception.		The delegation has been entrusted to the leadership of ''Emissary Harailt'', an experienced negotiator and merchant and one of Ehsan's distant cousins. They anticipate reaching Anvil around eleven in the morning on Saturday of the coming summit, but a lot depends on their confidence with regard to their potential reception.