For the Common Good - Revision history

Hailmur at 22:19, 9 April 2026

2026-04-09T22:19:51Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:19, 9 April 2026
Line 164:		Line 164:
	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	* '''The Imperial Senate has commissioned the diplomatenschloss in Necropolis'''		* '''The Imperial Senate has commissioned the diplomatenschloss in Necropolis'''
	* '''The opportunity to commission the ~~Sternmetal~~ Tower will remain available until the end of the Spring Equinox 387YE'''		* '''The opportunity to commission the Sternenmetal Tower will remain available until the end of the Spring Equinox 387YE'''

	The Imperial Senate authorised the construction of the new embassy, the diplomatenschloss, in Necropolis. The Senate did not authorise the ~~Sternmetal~~ Tower, but the opportunity to do so will remain available for a year, so it could be commissioned anytime before the end of the Spring Equinox 387YE.		The Imperial Senate authorised the construction of the new embassy, the diplomatenschloss, in Necropolis. The Senate did not authorise the Sternenmetal Tower, but the opportunity to do so will remain available for a year, so it could be commissioned anytime before the end of the Spring Equinox 387YE.

	{{Commonwealth Links}}		{{Commonwealth Links}}

Rafferty at 10:17, 28 June 2025

2025-06-28T10:17:03Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:17, 28 June 2025
Line 168:		Line 168:
	The Imperial Senate authorised the construction of the new embassy, the diplomatenschloss, in Necropolis. The Senate did not authorise the Sternmetal Tower, but the opportunity to do so will remain available for a year, so it could be commissioned anytime before the end of the Spring Equinox 387YE.		The Imperial Senate authorised the construction of the new embassy, the diplomatenschloss, in Necropolis. The Senate did not authorise the Sternmetal Tower, but the opportunity to do so will remain available for a year, so it could be commissioned anytime before the end of the Spring Equinox 387YE.

	~~==Further Reading==~~		{{Commonwealth Links}}
	* [[Commonwealth]]
	* [[Ambassador to the Commonwealth]]
	* [[Commonwealth ports]]

Dre at 11:05, 6 August 2024

2024-08-06T11:05:32Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:05, 6 August 2024
Line 40:		Line 40:
	If the Senate does nothing, no Imperial military unit will be able to support the Commonwealth and fight against the slavers of Jarm. The war between Jarm and the Commonwealth will proceed without the Empire being militarily involved. The Commonwealth will be disappointed by this obvious show of disdain for their vital interests and the fight against slavery, but they will get over it.		If the Senate does nothing, no Imperial military unit will be able to support the Commonwealth and fight against the slavers of Jarm. The war between Jarm and the Commonwealth will proceed without the Empire being militarily involved. The Commonwealth will be disappointed by this obvious show of disdain for their vital interests and the fight against slavery, but they will get over it.

	The Senate could pass a [[Senate motion\|motion]] with a [[Legalise Asavean mercenary work\|similar wording]] to that used to allow Imperial military units to take part in the Asavean civil war. They could explicitly empower military units to serve as mercenaries for the Commonwealth. If that happened then it would create a new opportunity for military units to '''fight against the Jarmish slavers''' in support of the Commonwealth. ('''OOC Note:''' The [[Military_unit#Adventures\|adventure]] would be found under the ''independent action'' drop-down, and be ~~effected~~ by rituals that support independent action.)		The Senate could pass a [[Senate motion\|motion]] with a [[Legalise Asavean mercenary work\|similar wording]] to that used to allow Imperial military units to take part in the Asavean civil war. They could explicitly empower military units to serve as mercenaries for the Commonwealth. If that happened then it would create a new opportunity for military units to '''fight against the Jarmish slavers''' in support of the Commonwealth. ('''OOC Note:''' The [[Military_unit#Adventures\|adventure]] would be found under the ''independent action'' drop-down, and be affected by rituals that support independent action.)

	The civil service point out that direct military support for the Commonwealth via mercenaries would further antagonize the Jarmish, who would likely protest that the Senate were breaching their promise to remain neutral. The presence of Imperial mercenaries would not be enough by itself to convince the Jarmish to declare war on the Empire, but the risk would be there and would grow greater the more clear it became that the Empire was actively aiding the Commonwealth.		The civil service point out that direct military support for the Commonwealth via mercenaries would further antagonize the Jarmish, who would likely protest that the Senate were breaching their promise to remain neutral. The presence of Imperial mercenaries would not be enough by itself to convince the Jarmish to declare war on the Empire, but the risk would be there and would grow greater the more clear it became that the Empire was actively aiding the Commonwealth.

Matt: /* Gatekeepers */

2024-07-30T11:54:04Z

Gatekeepers

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:54, 30 July 2024
Line 161:		Line 161:

	According to what embassy staff have been able to piece together, this has hit a dead end. The Militärattache wishes to pass on their gratitude to the Gatekeepers for not inflaming a delicate situation. The general attitude of the authorities is that continuing the argument is less destructive than resolving it would be, and the Empire's decision to avoid interfering is much appreciated.		According to what embassy staff have been able to piece together, this has hit a dead end. The Militärattache wishes to pass on their gratitude to the Gatekeepers for not inflaming a delicate situation. The general attitude of the authorities is that continuing the argument is less destructive than resolving it would be, and the Empire's decision to avoid interfering is much appreciated.

			==Resolution==
			* '''The Imperial Senate has commissioned the diplomatenschloss in Necropolis'''
			* '''The opportunity to commission the Sternmetal Tower will remain available until the end of the Spring Equinox 387YE'''

			The Imperial Senate authorised the construction of the new embassy, the diplomatenschloss, in Necropolis. The Senate did not authorise the Sternmetal Tower, but the opportunity to do so will remain available for a year, so it could be commissioned anytime before the end of the Spring Equinox 387YE.

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==

Responsible1: /* The Monroe Doctrine */

2024-07-21T20:48:07Z

The Monroe Doctrine

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:48, 21 July 2024
Line 140:		Line 140:
	==The Monroe Doctrine==		==The Monroe Doctrine==
	* '''Commonwealth civil servants are somewhat suspicious of Imperial ambitions in Rachensgrab in the Sea of Steel'''		* '''Commonwealth civil servants are somewhat suspicious of Imperial ambitions in Rachensgrab in the Sea of Steel'''
	* '''Further discussion of the expedition to the northern Sea of Steel can be found in the [[~~TBC~~]] wind of fortune'''		* '''Further discussion of the expedition to the northern Sea of Steel can be found in the [[A_star_is_born\|A star is born]] wind of fortune'''
	Ambassador Schöningen expresses surprise and concern at discovering that Imperial [[fleet]] captains are setting sail for the northern [[The_seven_seas#Sea_of_Steel\|Sea of Steel]] to [[Say_her_name#Far_From_These_Shores\|investigate the situation]] there after the destruction of [[Burning\|Rachensgrab]]. After the combined forces of the Liberty Pact attacked the eyrie of the slave lords, the Commonwealth took in most of those who had been freed who had nowhere else to go. This made sense at the time, because the island is located in the Sea of Steel, much closer to the Commonwealth than the Empire. Most of the slaves freed from Rachensgrab have made a home there since being freed, grateful for an opportunity for a new life. Those who chose not to stay have fanned out across the known world, or returned to their homes in nations around the Sea of Steel.		Ambassador Schöningen expresses surprise and concern at discovering that Imperial [[fleet]] captains are setting sail for the northern [[The_seven_seas#Sea_of_Steel\|Sea of Steel]] to [[Say_her_name#Far_From_These_Shores\|investigate the situation]] there after the destruction of [[Burning\|Rachensgrab]]. After the combined forces of the Liberty Pact attacked the eyrie of the slave lords, the Commonwealth took in most of those who had been freed who had nowhere else to go. This made sense at the time, because the island is located in the Sea of Steel, much closer to the Commonwealth than the Empire. Most of the slaves freed from Rachensgrab have made a home there since being freed, grateful for an opportunity for a new life. Those who chose not to stay have fanned out across the known world, or returned to their homes in nations around the Sea of Steel.

Line 147:		Line 147:
	Whatever happens, the civil service cautions that Imperial ships should be prudent in their actions there, lest Commonwealth suspicion turn to annoyance at the Empire blundering into an area they see as being inside their “sphere of influence”.		Whatever happens, the civil service cautions that Imperial ships should be prudent in their actions there, lest Commonwealth suspicion turn to annoyance at the Empire blundering into an area they see as being inside their “sphere of influence”.
	<div style="float:right; width: 150px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Mawrig.png\|width=150\|title=Rune: Rhyv\|align=right}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 150px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Mawrig.png\|width=150\|title=Rune: Rhyv\|align=right}}</div>

	==Storm Warning==		==Storm Warning==
	* '''Ambassador Lucia Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato has warned the Commonwealth that ships visiting the Bay of Catazar risk being caught in magical storms'''		* '''Ambassador Lucia Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato has warned the Commonwealth that ships visiting the Bay of Catazar risk being caught in magical storms'''

Novemberalice at 10:30, 21 July 2024

2024-07-21T10:30:48Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:30, 21 July 2024
Line 2:		Line 2:
	<ic>It could be a study anywhere in the world. The furniture shows signs of wear and tear, but it has been well cared for, repaired rather than replaced. There are cobwebs in that hard to reach corner above the bookshelves. The dozen or so books piled haphazardly within easy reach of the high-backed chair are glutted with bookmarks. Papers litter the wide desk, held down with a misshapen lump of poorly-glazed orange-striped clay that is meant to be either a cat or a bear. In the corner near the door, three increasingly large swords hang in a weapon rack beside a comfortable stool. There are oils and cloths, a whetstone, and a chipped clay mug, neatly laid out on the neighbouring side-table.		<ic>It could be a study anywhere in the world. The furniture shows signs of wear and tear, but it has been well cared for, repaired rather than replaced. There are cobwebs in that hard to reach corner above the bookshelves. The dozen or so books piled haphazardly within easy reach of the high-backed chair are glutted with bookmarks. Papers litter the wide desk, held down with a misshapen lump of poorly-glazed orange-striped clay that is meant to be either a cat or a bear. In the corner near the door, three increasingly large swords hang in a weapon rack beside a comfortable stool. There are oils and cloths, a whetstone, and a chipped clay mug, neatly laid out on the neighbouring side-table.

	Amidst the plethora of old notices and sun-faded maps pinned to the white-washed walls are a scattering of brightly coloured drawings. Houses, clusters of people, what might be a dog, and in pride of place a messy watercolour painting of a scowling stick figure with steel-grey hair and a sword and shaky letters beneath it spelling out “''~~oma~~''”.		Amidst the plethora of old notices and sun-faded maps pinned to the white-washed walls are a scattering of brightly coloured drawings. Houses, clusters of people, what might be a dog, and in pride of place a messy watercolour painting of a scowling stick figure with steel-grey hair and a sword and shaky letters beneath it spelling out “''Oma''”.

	The door creaks open. A scowling woman with steel-grey hair enters, closes it carefully behind her, and leans back against it for a long minute. She wears a damp dress uniform – wool and leather made gaudy with ribbons and medals. She hangs the wet coat carefully on a hook by the door, but tosses the hat carelessly onto at table in the corner. It slides off, lands on the floor, and she ignores it. She loathes the hat.		The door creaks open. A scowling woman with steel-grey hair enters, closes it carefully behind her, and leans back against it for a long minute. She wears a damp dress uniform – wool and leather made gaudy with ribbons and medals. She hangs the wet coat carefully on a hook by the door, but tosses the hat carelessly onto at table in the corner. It slides off, lands on the floor, and she ignores it. She loathes the hat.
Line 11:		Line 11:

	The little figurine is set aside, carefully, and she starts to read. She glances up at one of the maps above the desk, frowning as she tries to get some feel for unfamiliar places in a country she has not visited in fifteen years or more. Then she selects a fresh quill and a pot of ink, without really looking, and begins to write. The sound of pen on parchment is swallowed up by the rain pattering against the window.</ic>		The little figurine is set aside, carefully, and she starts to read. She glances up at one of the maps above the desk, frowning as she tries to get some feel for unfamiliar places in a country she has not visited in fifteen years or more. Then she selects a fresh quill and a pot of ink, without really looking, and begins to write. The sound of pen on parchment is swallowed up by the rain pattering against the window.</ic>
	<div style="float:left; width: 150px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=IconCommonwealth.jpg\|align=left\|width=150}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 150px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=IconCommonwealth.jpg\|align=left\|width=150}}</div>{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9p-IRhSAWg}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Each season the Civil Service prepares a summary of the Empire's relationship with the foreign nations, based on communications received from their ambassador, along with any useful intelligence gathered from other sources. While the Senate and the other houses of Imperial power may respond to these offers, it is important to note that it is the appropriate [[ambassador]] that the foreign power will expect to hear from. Their communication with the foreign power is the primary element that will determine the tenor of any response.		Each season the Civil Service prepares a summary of the Empire's relationship with the foreign nations, based on communications received from their ambassador, along with any useful intelligence gathered from other sources. While the Senate and the other houses of Imperial power may respond to these offers, it is important to note that it is the appropriate [[ambassador]] that the foreign power will expect to hear from. Their communication with the foreign power is the primary element that will determine the tenor of any response.

Hailmur at 03:53, 19 July 2024

2024-07-19T03:53:58Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:53, 19 July 2024
Line 1:		Line 1:
	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:386YE ~~Spring~~]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Foreign Nations]][[Category:Commonwealth]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:386YE Summer]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Foreign Nations]][[Category:Commonwealth]]
	<ic>It could be a study anywhere in the world. The furniture shows signs of wear and tear, but it has been well cared for, repaired rather than replaced. There are cobwebs in that hard to reach corner above the bookshelves. The dozen or so books piled haphazardly within easy reach of the high-backed chair are glutted with bookmarks. Papers litter the wide desk, held down with a misshapen lump of poorly-glazed orange-striped clay that is meant to be either a cat or a bear. In the corner near the door, three increasingly large swords hang in a weapon rack beside a comfortable stool. There are oils and cloths, a whetstone, and a chipped clay mug, neatly laid out on the neighbouring side-table.		<ic>It could be a study anywhere in the world. The furniture shows signs of wear and tear, but it has been well cared for, repaired rather than replaced. There are cobwebs in that hard to reach corner above the bookshelves. The dozen or so books piled haphazardly within easy reach of the high-backed chair are glutted with bookmarks. Papers litter the wide desk, held down with a misshapen lump of poorly-glazed orange-striped clay that is meant to be either a cat or a bear. In the corner near the door, three increasingly large swords hang in a weapon rack beside a comfortable stool. There are oils and cloths, a whetstone, and a chipped clay mug, neatly laid out on the neighbouring side-table.

Line 68:		Line 68:

	The Commonwealth have not taken any precipitous steps yet - they don't believe that the Empire's naïve idealism will carry the day but their suspicions have proven unfounded so far. Given they can leave at any time, they plan to remain for the time-being, partly in the hope that the Pact can be saved if the Empire comes to its senses but mostly because there is no reason to leave until something happens to force them to do so.		The Commonwealth have not taken any precipitous steps yet - they don't believe that the Empire's naïve idealism will carry the day but their suspicions have proven unfounded so far. Given they can leave at any time, they plan to remain for the time-being, partly in the hope that the Pact can be saved if the Empire comes to its senses but mostly because there is no reason to leave until something happens to force them to do so.

	==The Weavers Bargain==		==The Weavers Bargain==
	* '''The Commonwealth express some gratitude towards the Empire for consulting with them over the settlement of Prospero's favour'''		* '''The Commonwealth express some gratitude towards the Empire for consulting with them over the settlement of Prospero's favour'''
Line 78:		Line 79:

	Militärattache Ludkhannah is very clear, however, that the Commonwealth would have no choice but to consider the Liberty Pact to have been breached by the Empire if ''any'' further military rituals are traded to the Jarmish princes.		Militärattache Ludkhannah is very clear, however, that the Commonwealth would have no choice but to consider the Liberty Pact to have been breached by the Empire if ''any'' further military rituals are traded to the Jarmish princes.

	==Fighting Talk==		==Fighting Talk==
	<div style="width: 400px; float: right; clear: right; margin-left:10px;">		<div style="width: 400px; float: right; clear: right; margin-left:10px;">
Line 155:		Line 157:
	The Militärattache has apparently been attempting to unravel a new development in a long-standing debate within the Commonwealth. There are signs that some of those involved have attempted to drag Imperial citizens into it, specifically the Council of [[Gatekeeper\|Gatekeepers]]. The Militärattache says that the exact substance of the disagreement is very complicated, but the essence of it is that a site of historical significance within the Commonwealth is under the influence of an enduring spiritual [[aura]]. The culture of the Commonwealth disapproves of such things, and there have been conflicts between those who want the site preserved as it is, aura and all, and those who wish to see it removed.		The Militärattache has apparently been attempting to unravel a new development in a long-standing debate within the Commonwealth. There are signs that some of those involved have attempted to drag Imperial citizens into it, specifically the Council of [[Gatekeeper\|Gatekeepers]]. The Militärattache says that the exact substance of the disagreement is very complicated, but the essence of it is that a site of historical significance within the Commonwealth is under the influence of an enduring spiritual [[aura]]. The culture of the Commonwealth disapproves of such things, and there have been conflicts between those who want the site preserved as it is, aura and all, and those who wish to see it removed.

	Apparently one of the groups who want the aura removed ~~have~~ been making approaches to the Gatekeepers attempting to acquire a dose of [[liao#True Liao\|~~True Liao~~]] to effect their plans without the consent of the site's owners.		Apparently one of the groups who want the aura removed has been making approaches to the Gatekeepers attempting to acquire a dose of [[liao#True Liao\|true liao]] to effect their plans without the consent of the site's owners.

	According to what embassy staff have been able to piece together, this has hit a dead end. The Militärattache wishes to pass on their gratitude to the Gatekeepers for not inflaming a delicate situation. The general attitude of the authorities is that continuing the argument is less destructive than resolving it would be, and the Empire's decision to avoid interfering is much appreciated.		According to what embassy staff have been able to piece together, this has hit a dead end. The Militärattache wishes to pass on their gratitude to the Gatekeepers for not inflaming a delicate situation. The general attitude of the authorities is that continuing the argument is less destructive than resolving it would be, and the Empire's decision to avoid interfering is much appreciated.

Hailmur at 14:40, 16 July 2024

2024-07-16T14:40:19Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:40, 16 July 2024
Line 146:		Line 146:
	<div style="float:right; width: 150px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Mawrig.png\|width=150\|title=Rune: Rhyv\|align=right}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 150px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Mawrig.png\|width=150\|title=Rune: Rhyv\|align=right}}</div>
	==Storm Warning==		==Storm Warning==
	* '''Ambassador ~~Nikita~~ has warned the Commonwealth that ships visiting the Bay of Catazar risk being caught in magical storms'''		* '''Ambassador Lucia Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato has warned the Commonwealth that ships visiting the Bay of Catazar risk being caught in magical storms'''
	It seems that the Imperial Ambassador issued a warning to the Commonwealth, via the office of Militärattache Ludkhannah, that [[Foam and Spittle of the Furious Sea\|powerful magical storms]] are expected to wrack the [[Bay of Catazar]] following the Spring Equinox. It seems their counterpart took the warning seriously, and as a consequence there have been significantly fewer Commonwealth ships risking the journey to the Empire.		It seems that the Imperial Ambassador issued a warning to the Commonwealth, via the office of Militärattache Ludkhannah, that [[Foam and Spittle of the Furious Sea\|powerful magical storms]] are expected to wrack the [[Bay of Catazar]] following the Spring Equinox. It seems their counterpart took the warning seriously, and as a consequence there have been significantly fewer Commonwealth ships risking the journey to the Empire.

	The presence of large numbers of violent Grendel in the Bay had already made trade somewhat difficult, but between the Freeborn [[corsair\|corsairs]] and the Commonwealth's own hardened marines there were still plenty of merchants prepared to risk the waters for lucrative trade with the Empire. In the face of this warning, however, Commonwealth merchants have gone elsewhere for the time being, and Militärattache Ludkhannah wishes to pass on the thanks of several of the larger trading houses to Ambassador ~~Nikita~~.		The presence of large numbers of violent Grendel in the Bay had already made trade somewhat difficult, but between the Freeborn [[corsair\|corsairs]] and the Commonwealth's own hardened marines there were still plenty of merchants prepared to risk the waters for lucrative trade with the Empire. In the face of this warning, however, Commonwealth merchants have gone elsewhere for the time being, and Militärattache Ludkhannah wishes to pass on the thanks of several of the larger trading houses to Ambassador Lucia.

	==Gatekeepers==		==Gatekeepers==

Rafferty at 14:37, 16 July 2024

2024-07-16T14:37:35Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:37, 16 July 2024
Line 144:		Line 144:

	Whatever happens, the civil service cautions that Imperial ships should be prudent in their actions there, lest Commonwealth suspicion turn to annoyance at the Empire blundering into an area they see as being inside their “sphere of influence”.		Whatever happens, the civil service cautions that Imperial ships should be prudent in their actions there, lest Commonwealth suspicion turn to annoyance at the Empire blundering into an area they see as being inside their “sphere of influence”.
	<div style="float:right; width: 150px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Rhyv~~.png\|width=150\|title=Rune: Rhyv\|align=right}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 150px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Mawrig.png\|width=150\|title=Rune: Rhyv\|align=right}}</div>

	==Storm Warning==		==Storm Warning==
	* '''Ambassador Nikita has warned the Commonwealth that ships visiting the Bay of Catazar risk being caught in magical storms'''		* '''Ambassador Nikita has warned the Commonwealth that ships visiting the Bay of Catazar risk being caught in magical storms'''

Beeswax at 14:28, 16 July 2024

2024-07-16T14:28:23Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:28, 16 July 2024
Line 57:		Line 57:
	Were they a matter for the Empire to deal with, then the Commonwealth would be content to leave it at that. There are more than a dozen tiny states allied with the Commonwealth - all of whom they see as matters for the Commonwealth to deal with in the same way that the Empire decides what is done with nations like the Thule and the Faraden. But as signatories to the Pact, Axos become the Commonwealth's problem - they become Sumaah's problem. Now the Commonwealth has to care about them and what they are doing. Given what the Commonwealth has seen of them so far, they expect Axos to be a constant problem.		Were they a matter for the Empire to deal with, then the Commonwealth would be content to leave it at that. There are more than a dozen tiny states allied with the Commonwealth - all of whom they see as matters for the Commonwealth to deal with in the same way that the Empire decides what is done with nations like the Thule and the Faraden. But as signatories to the Pact, Axos become the Commonwealth's problem - they become Sumaah's problem. Now the Commonwealth has to care about them and what they are doing. Given what the Commonwealth has seen of them so far, they expect Axos to be a constant problem.

	Even that could be borne, but the future for the Pact now looks dismal in their view. What happens when the Lantiri join the Pact? Or the [[Thule]]? Or the Astanites? Or the [[Iron Confederacy]]? Does the caste system of the Hujurons constitute slavery? And does the Empire really care given ~~they~~ are barely enough Hujurons left to fill a town, let alone send a delegation to meeting of the Pact? The Commonwealth had absolutely no intention at all of inviting the Hujurons to join the Liberty Pact - in their mind the very last thing these meetings need is more voices. But the Empire continues to support the view that everyone should join - each getting a single vote of their own - there is a deep well of suspicion that the next time the Liberty Pact meets they are going to be faced with an array of Imperial allies, all parroting the Imperial position and each holding a single vote ready to back the Empire.		Even that could be borne, but the future for the Pact now looks dismal in their view. What happens when the Lantiri join the Pact? Or the [[Thule]]? Or the Astanites? Or the [[Iron Confederacy]]? Does the caste system of the Hujurons constitute slavery? And does the Empire really care given there are barely enough Hujurons left to fill a town, let alone send a delegation to meeting of the Pact? The Commonwealth had absolutely no intention at all of inviting the Hujurons to join the Liberty Pact - in their mind the very last thing these meetings need is more voices. But the Empire continues to support the view that everyone should join - each getting a single vote of their own - there is a deep well of suspicion that the next time the Liberty Pact meets they are going to be faced with an array of Imperial allies, all parroting the Imperial position and each holding a single vote ready to back the Empire.

	Given that is where this seems to be going, why shouldn't the Militärattache invite the Hujurons to join the Pact? The Hujurons are dependable and entirely predictable and they absolutely understand that the continued survival of their enclave is dependent on the Commonwealth. Nobody will have to tell them how to vote, they'll just back the Commonwealth every chance they get.		Given that is where this seems to be going, why shouldn't the Militärattache invite the Hujurons to join the Pact? The Hujurons are dependable and entirely predictable and they absolutely understand that the continued survival of their enclave is dependent on the Commonwealth. Nobody will have to tell them how to vote, they'll just back the Commonwealth every chance they get.
Line 73:		Line 73:
	The Commonwealth were dismayed to discover that the Empire was obliged to provide the Jarmish with a ritual due to a bargain with [[Prospero]]. Their own magicians are skilled and capable, but they are no match for the Jarmish whose entire society is built for the benefit of the magician-princes. As a result they are outmatched magically, which is making victory in Lantir elusive. Any military rituals provided to the Jarmish by the Empire only serve to further shift the balance of the war in favour of the Principalities.		The Commonwealth were dismayed to discover that the Empire was obliged to provide the Jarmish with a ritual due to a bargain with [[Prospero]]. Their own magicians are skilled and capable, but they are no match for the Jarmish whose entire society is built for the benefit of the magician-princes. As a result they are outmatched magically, which is making victory in Lantir elusive. Any military rituals provided to the Jarmish by the Empire only serve to further shift the balance of the war in favour of the Principalities.

	Militärattache Ludkhannah points out that such aid represents a violation of the [[Voice_of_Liberty#Liberty_Pact\|terms of the Liberty Pact]], clause 8 of which clearly specifies that ''"no signatory to the pact will provide meaningful military assistance to any nation that finds itself at war with a signatory of the pact."''. Providing a powerful military ritual to the Jarmish is surely the literal definition of military assistance? To a nation that is at war ~~with~~ with a signatory of the pact...		Militärattache Ludkhannah points out that such aid represents a violation of the [[Voice_of_Liberty#Liberty_Pact\|terms of the Liberty Pact]], clause 8 of which clearly specifies that ''"no signatory to the pact will provide meaningful military assistance to any nation that finds itself at war with a signatory of the pact."''. Providing a powerful military ritual to the Jarmish is surely the literal definition of military assistance? To a nation that is at war with a signatory of the pact...

	However the Commonwealth are not blind to the nature of the Autumn realm and they understand that if the Empire has made a deal, then it would likely have to be paid. They are not happy about it, but they have bitterly accepted that the Empire has provided the Jarmish with a powerful ritual. They ''are'' grateful that the Empire chose to give the Jarmish [[Find the Best Path]] rather than the considerably more dangerous [[Brotherhood of Tian]]. The Jarmish being able to move armies quickly will be a problem, but nothing compared to how dangerous it would be for the Jarmish to have the capacity to resupply their armies with magic rather than [[mithril]] or [[weirwood]]. That capability might be enough to turn the war in Jarm's favour.		However the Commonwealth are not blind to the nature of the Autumn realm and they understand that if the Empire has made a deal, then it would likely have to be paid. They are not happy about it, but they have bitterly accepted that the Empire has provided the Jarmish with a powerful ritual. They ''are'' grateful that the Empire chose to give the Jarmish [[Find the Best Path]] rather than the considerably more dangerous [[Brotherhood of Tian]]. The Jarmish being able to move armies quickly will be a problem, but nothing compared to how dangerous it would be for the Jarmish to have the capacity to resupply their armies with magic rather than [[mithril]] or [[weirwood]]. That capability might be enough to turn the war in Jarm's favour.
Line 130:		Line 130:
	* '''The Commonwealth are keen to buy Imperial mana crystals to help fuel their war against the Jarmish'''		* '''The Commonwealth are keen to buy Imperial mana crystals to help fuel their war against the Jarmish'''
	* '''To raise the funds they need, they propose to create a ministry to sell surplus ilium'''		* '''To raise the funds they need, they propose to create a ministry to sell surplus ilium'''
	In previous seasons, the Commonwealth has at various times offered stockpiles of bourse materials, [[mithril]], [[weirwood]] and [[white granite]], in exchange for Imperial mana crystals. At the moment all available strategic resources are being allocated to the war effort. However, Commonwealth magicians are still eager to obtain mana crystals from the Empire. Thanks in part to the significantly increased number of useful rituals they have access ~~too~~, and the demands of war with Jarm, they have quickly burned through their stocks of mana and now they are struggling to produce enough to meet their needs. Nothing is going to remove the Jarmish wizard's magical edge, but the more mana they have available, the more they can rebalance the scales and allow the crushing strength of their military forces to achieve victory.		In previous seasons, the Commonwealth has at various times offered stockpiles of bourse materials, [[mithril]], [[weirwood]] and [[white granite]], in exchange for Imperial mana crystals. At the moment all available strategic resources are being allocated to the war effort. However, Commonwealth magicians are still eager to obtain mana crystals from the Empire. Thanks in part to the significantly increased number of useful rituals they have access to, and the demands of war with Jarm, they have quickly burned through their stocks of mana and now they are struggling to produce enough to meet their needs. Nothing is going to remove the Jarmish wizard's magical edge, but the more mana they have available, the more they can rebalance the scales and allow the crushing strength of their military forces to achieve victory.

	Having assessed what they can afford to spare, Militärattache Ludkhannah proposes to sell [[ilium]] to the Empire. After discussion with the civil service, she is offering to make available enough ilium to support a trading position that could buy significant amounts of ilium direct from the Commonwealth. To enable the trade, the Empire would need to [[commission]] and build the ''Sternenmetal Tower'', based on requirements presented by the Commonwealth. The commission would be a small fortified tower designed to ensure that the precious ilium was well protected. It would serve as a [[ministry]] allowing the title appointed to oversee the position to purchase ilium each season. The Commonwealth staff at the Sternenmetal Tower would in turn use the monies raised to purchase magical materials – mana and vis – from Imperial traders.		Having assessed what they can afford to spare, Militärattache Ludkhannah proposes to sell [[ilium]] to the Empire. After discussion with the civil service, she is offering to make available enough ilium to support a trading position that could buy significant amounts of ilium direct from the Commonwealth. To enable the trade, the Empire would need to [[commission]] and build the ''Sternenmetal Tower'', based on requirements presented by the Commonwealth. The commission would be a small fortified tower designed to ensure that the precious ilium was well protected. It would serve as a [[ministry]] allowing the title appointed to oversee the position to purchase ilium each season. The Commonwealth staff at the Sternenmetal Tower would in turn use the monies raised to purchase magical materials – mana and vis – from Imperial traders.