Imperial Consul - Revision history

Hailmur at 20:00, 27 May 2026

2026-05-27T20:00:50Z

Twiggy: /* Responsibilities */

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Responsibilities

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	The Imperial Consul is however responsible for handling diplomatic relations with any foreign and barbarian power with which the Senate has not created a separate ambassador. The [[Imperial Constitution]] grants the power of authority for diplomatic relations to the Imperial Senate - by creating this title, the Senate divests itself of their remaining authority in this area to the Consul. When dealing with such a nation, their responsibilities are similar to those [[Ambassador#Responsibilities\|common]] to an ambassador		The Imperial Consul is however responsible for handling diplomatic relations with any foreign and barbarian power with which the Senate has not created a separate ambassador. The [[Imperial Constitution]] grants the power of authority for diplomatic relations to the Imperial Senate - by creating this title, the Senate divests itself of their remaining authority in this area to the Consul. When dealing with such a nation, their responsibilities are similar to those [[Ambassador#Responsibilities\|common]] to an ambassador

	Foreign nations have agendas of their own, and may seek to draw the Empire into their intrigues. The existence of the Imperial Consul does not automatically mean that a foreign nation will engage with them - most nations are disinclined to deal extensively with the Empire while there is no [[embassy]]. The civil service and the [[~~Imperial_Civil_Service~~\|Secretary to the Diplomatic Corps]] will do their best to appraise such nations of the role of the Imperial Consul.		Foreign nations have agendas of their own, and may seek to draw the Empire into their intrigues. The existence of the Imperial Consul does not automatically mean that a foreign nation will engage with them - most nations are disinclined to deal extensively with the Empire while there is no [[embassy]]. The civil service and the [[Civil_Service\|Secretary to the Diplomatic Corps]] will do their best to appraise such nations of the role of the Imperial Consul.
	===Limitations===		===Limitations===
	The Imperial Consul can only represent the Empire in dealings with foreign or barbarian nations where there is no existing Imperial ambassador with responsibility for doing so. If an embassy for a foreign nation has been completed then the legal powers of the Consul do not cover dealings with representatives of that nation - even if the ambassador is absent or the post has not yet been filled; the existence of such a title is sufficient.		The Imperial Consul can only represent the Empire in dealings with foreign or barbarian nations where there is no existing Imperial ambassador with responsibility for doing so. If an embassy for a foreign nation has been completed then the legal powers of the Consul do not cover dealings with representatives of that nation - even if the ambassador is absent or the post has not yet been filled; the existence of such a title is sufficient.

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

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Text replacement - "[[Imperial Senate" to "[[Senate"

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	<div style="display:inline-block; float: left; width: 300px; margin-right: 10px;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=KelluaItsepainen.jpg\|caption=The first Imperial Consul was appointed in Summer 379YE\|title= Kellua Itsepainen\|align=left\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="display:inline-block; float: left; width: 300px; margin-right: 10px;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=KelluaItsepainen.jpg\|caption=The first Imperial Consul was appointed in Summer 379YE\|title= Kellua Itsepainen\|align=left\|width=300}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Imperial Consul is an [[Imperial Title\|Imperial title]] appointed by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]]. It was [[Create title of High Consul\|created]] by the Senate during the Summer 379YE summit, and sparked [[#Constitution\|considerable controversy]] leading to a clash between the senators and the civil service over the recommendations of the [[Scrutiny#Constitutional_Court\|Constitutional Court]].		The Imperial Consul is an [[Imperial Title\|Imperial title]] appointed by the [[Senate]]. It was [[Create title of High Consul\|created]] by the Senate during the Summer 379YE summit, and sparked [[#Constitution\|considerable controversy]] leading to a clash between the senators and the civil service over the recommendations of the [[Scrutiny#Constitutional_Court\|Constitutional Court]].

	In Summer 382YE the Imperial Senate voted to [[Amend_Imperial_Consul\|provide a stipend]] to the Imperial Consul. They further amended during the Spring Equinox 383YE to [[Amend_powers_of_Imperial_Consul\|make them a member of the Senate]] - again with a [[Amend_powers_of_Imperial_Consul#Campaign_Outcome\|certain amount of controversy]].		In Summer 382YE the Imperial Senate voted to [[Amend_Imperial_Consul\|provide a stipend]] to the Imperial Consul. They further amended during the Spring Equinox 383YE to [[Amend_powers_of_Imperial_Consul\|make them a member of the Senate]] - again with a [[Amend_powers_of_Imperial_Consul#Campaign_Outcome\|certain amount of controversy]].

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	The Imperial Consul is expected to liaise with Imperial [[ambassador\|ambassadors]] and similar positions and report back to the Senate. The Imperial Constitution is clear that authority for negotiation with foreign powers lies with the appointed ambassador- the Consul has no legal right to direct the ambassadors in their work - their role is to liaise with the Imperial ambassadors and help keep the Senate abreast of diplomatic developments.		The Imperial Consul is expected to liaise with Imperial [[ambassador\|ambassadors]] and similar positions and report back to the Senate. The Imperial Constitution is clear that authority for negotiation with foreign powers lies with the appointed ambassador- the Consul has no legal right to direct the ambassadors in their work - their role is to liaise with the Imperial ambassadors and help keep the Senate abreast of diplomatic developments.

	The Imperial Consul is however responsible for handling diplomatic relations with any foreign and barbarian power with which the Senate has not created a ~~seperate~~ ambassador. The [[Imperial Constitution]] grants the power of authority for diplomatic relations to the Imperial Senate - by creating this title, the Senate divests itself of their remaining authority in this area to the Consul. When dealing with such a nation, their responsibilities are similar to those [[Ambassador#Responsibilities\|common]] to an ambassador		The Imperial Consul is however responsible for handling diplomatic relations with any foreign and barbarian power with which the Senate has not created a separate ambassador. The [[Imperial Constitution]] grants the power of authority for diplomatic relations to the Imperial Senate - by creating this title, the Senate divests itself of their remaining authority in this area to the Consul. When dealing with such a nation, their responsibilities are similar to those [[Ambassador#Responsibilities\|common]] to an ambassador

	Foreign nations have agendas of their own, and may seek to draw the Empire into their intrigues. The existence of the Imperial Consul does not automatically mean that a foreign nation will engage with them - most nations are disinclined to deal extensively with the Empire while there is no [[embassy]]. The civil service and the [[Imperial_Civil_Service\|Secretary to the Diplomatic Corps]] will do their best to appraise such nations of the role of the Imperial Consul.		Foreign nations have agendas of their own, and may seek to draw the Empire into their intrigues. The existence of the Imperial Consul does not automatically mean that a foreign nation will engage with them - most nations are disinclined to deal extensively with the Empire while there is no [[embassy]]. The civil service and the [[Imperial_Civil_Service\|Secretary to the Diplomatic Corps]] will do their best to appraise such nations of the role of the Imperial Consul.

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Stipend

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	===Stipend===		===Stipend===
	The Imperial Consul receives a stipend of 5 thrones each season from the [[Imperial treasury]].		The Imperial Consul receives a stipend of 5 thrones each season from the [[Imperial treasury]].

			===Vitore's Mightiest Weapon===
			The Imperial Consul bears ''Vitore's Mightiest Weapon'', an artefact of unknown power. It is the legal property of the title. If the Consul loses their position, then the item must be given to the new Consul with all appropriate haste. The Imperial Consul is encouraged to take all appropriate precautions to keep this item safe.

	==Appointment==		==Appointment==

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	===Stipend===		===Stipend===
	The Imperial Consul receives a stipend of 10 thrones each season from the [[Imperial treasury]].		The Imperial Consul receives a stipend of 5 thrones each season from the [[Imperial treasury]].

	==Appointment==		==Appointment==

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	The Imperial Consul has the right to make a [[Senate address]] once per summit. This is intended to allow them to present important information for the senators consideration. To make an address, the Consul must inform the [[Speaker for the Senate]] of their intention, so that the Speaker can add the address to the agenda for the next [[Senate session]].		The Imperial Consul has the right to make a [[Senate address]] once per summit. This is intended to allow them to present important information for the senators consideration. To make an address, the Consul must inform the [[Speaker for the Senate]] of their intention, so that the Speaker can add the address to the agenda for the next [[Senate session]].
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	<tr><td>160 Rings</td><td>5 ~~Green Iron~~, 5 ~~Tempest Jade~~, 4 ~~Ambergelt~~</td></tr>		<tr><td>160 Rings</td><td>5 green iron, 5 tempest jade, 4 ambergelt</td></tr>
	<tr><td>600 Rings</td><td>15 ~~Green Iron~~, 15 ~~Tempest Jade~~, 12 ~~Ambergelt~~</td></tr></table></div>		<tr><td>600 Rings</td><td>15 green iron, 15 tempest jade, 12 ambergelt</td></tr></table></div>
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	<tr><td>192 Rings</td><td>4 ~~True Vervain~~, 2 Imperial ~~Roseweald~~, 5 ~~Weltsilver~~, 3 ~~Orichalcum~~, 2 ~~Tempest Jade~~, 2 ~~Green Iron~~</td></tr>		<tr><td>192 Rings</td><td>4 true vervain, 2 Imperial roseweald, 5 weltsilver, 3 orichalcum, 2 tempest jade, 2 green iron</td></tr>
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	<tr><td>192 Rings</td><td>6 ~~Marrowort~~, 6 ~~Green Iron~~, 4 ~~Ambergelt~~, 2 ~~Orichalcum~~</td></tr>		<tr><td>192 Rings</td><td>6 marrowort, 6 green iron, 4 ambergelt, 2 orichalcum</td></tr>
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	<tr><td>288 Rings</td><td>10 ~~crystal~~ mana</td></tr>		<tr><td>288 Rings</td><td>10 mana crystals</td></tr>
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	<tr><td>720 Rings</td><td>18 Imperial Roseweald, 9 Crystal Mana, 15 Dragonbone, 9 Green Iron</td></tr></table></div>-->		<tr><td>720 Rings</td><td>18 Imperial Roseweald, 9 Crystal Mana, 15 Dragonbone, 9 Green Iron</td></tr></table></div>-->
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	<tr><td>160 Rings</td><td>5 ~~Beggar~~'s ~~Lye~~, 5 ~~Weltsilver~~, 5 ~~Marrowort~~, 4 Imperial ~~Roseweald~~</td></tr>		<tr><td>160 Rings</td><td>5 beggar's lye, 5 weltsilver, 5 marrowort, 4 Imperial roseweald</td></tr>
	<tr><td>600 Rings</td><td>15 ~~Beggar~~'s ~~Lye~~, 15 ~~Weltsilver~~, 15 ~~Marrowort~~, 12 Imperial ~~Roseweald~~</td></tr></table></div>		<tr><td>600 Rings</td><td>15 beggar's lye, 15 weltsilver, 15 marrowort, 12 Imperial roseweald</td></tr></table></div>
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	<tr><td>160 Rings</td><td>6 ~~Liao~~, 5 ~~Orichalcum~~, 5 ~~Dragonbone~~, 3 Imperial ~~Roseweald~~</td></tr>		<tr><td>160 Rings</td><td>6 liao, 5 orichalcum, 5 dragonbone, 3 Imperial roseweald</td></tr>
	<tr><td>600 Rings</td><td>18 ~~Liao~~, 15 ~~Orichalcum~~, 15 ~~Dragonbone~~, 9 Imperial ~~Roseweald~~</td></tr></table></div>		<tr><td>600 Rings</td><td>18 liao, 15 orichalcum, 15 dragonbone, 9 Imperial roseweald</td></tr></table></div>
	===Member of the Senate===		===Member of the Senate===
	The Imperial Consul is a [[Senate_session#Member_of_the_Senate\|member of the Senate]]. They are entitled to enter the Senate chamber at the start of a [[Senate session]] and participate in the debates. They do not have the power to raise motions or to vote on a motion.		The Imperial Consul is a [[Senate_session#Member_of_the_Senate\|member of the Senate]]. They are entitled to enter the Senate chamber at the start of a [[Senate session]] and participate in the debates. They do not have the power to raise motions or to vote on a motion.

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	{{RecentElections\|Imperial_Consul}}		{{RecentElections\|Imperial_Consul}}
	~~<onlyinclude>~~
	==Imperial Consulate==		==Imperial Consulate==
	Refurbished from an old four-storey building a stone's throw from the University of Tassato, the Consulate is an impressive edifice on the eastern banks of the river Vassa. The expanded private docks allow dignitaries and merchants from a wide variety of foreign powers to visit the Consul in private to discuss matters of import - or merely import their goods. The building also features fine apartments for the Consul's exclusive use, allowing them to host guests from within and without the Empire's borders and impress them with the accoutrements of state.		Refurbished from an old four-storey building a stone's throw from the University of Tassato, the Consulate is an impressive edifice on the eastern banks of the river Vassa. The expanded private docks allow dignitaries and merchants from a wide variety of foreign powers to visit the Consul in private to discuss matters of import - or merely import their goods. The building also features fine apartments for the Consul's exclusive use, allowing them to host guests from within and without the Empire's borders and impress them with the accoutrements of state.

	Around a dozen staff also reside in the building, hand-picked by the Civil Service for their diplomatic acumen.		Around a dozen staff also reside in the building, hand-picked by the Civil Service for their diplomatic acumen.
	<~~/onlyinclude~~>		<!--if you edit this section make sure to edit the section on the Tassato page too-->

	==Constitution==		==Constitution==
	During [[scrutiny]] by the [[Scrutiny#Constitutional_Court\|Constitutional Court]] several significant issues were raised with this title. [[Create_title_of_High_Consul#Constitution\|These issues]] included concerns about the use of the [[#Right of Address\|Right of Address]], the implicit authority of the title to command other Imperial citizens, and the use of the word "High" in the original title.		During [[scrutiny]] by the [[Scrutiny#Constitutional_Court\|Constitutional Court]] several significant issues were raised with this title. [[Create_title_of_High_Consul#Constitution\|These issues]] included concerns about the use of the [[#Right of Address\|Right of Address]], the implicit authority of the title to command other Imperial citizens, and the use of the word "High" in the original title.

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	{{RecentElections\|Imperial_Consul}}		{{RecentElections\|Imperial_Consul}}
			<onlyinclude>
	==Imperial Consulate==		==Imperial Consulate==
	Refurbished from an old four-storey building a stone's throw from the University of Tassato, the Consulate is an impressive edifice on the eastern banks of the river Vassa. The expanded private docks allow dignitaries and merchants from a wide variety of foreign powers to visit the Consul in private to discuss matters of import - or merely import their goods. The building also features fine apartments for the Consul's exclusive use, allowing them to host guests from within and without the Empire's borders and impress them with the accoutrements of state.		Refurbished from an old four-storey building a stone's throw from the University of Tassato, the Consulate is an impressive edifice on the eastern banks of the river Vassa. The expanded private docks allow dignitaries and merchants from a wide variety of foreign powers to visit the Consul in private to discuss matters of import - or merely import their goods. The building also features fine apartments for the Consul's exclusive use, allowing them to host guests from within and without the Empire's borders and impress them with the accoutrements of state.

	Around a dozen staff also reside in the building, hand-picked by the Civil Service for their diplomatic acumen.		Around a dozen staff also reside in the building, hand-picked by the Civil Service for their diplomatic acumen.
			</onlyinclude>
	==Constitution==		==Constitution==
	During [[scrutiny]] by the [[Scrutiny#Constitutional_Court\|Constitutional Court]] several significant issues were raised with this title. [[Create_title_of_High_Consul#Constitution\|These issues]] included concerns about the use of the [[#Right of Address\|Right of Address]], the implicit authority of the title to command other Imperial citizens, and the use of the word "High" in the original title.		During [[scrutiny]] by the [[Scrutiny#Constitutional_Court\|Constitutional Court]] several significant issues were raised with this title. [[Create_title_of_High_Consul#Constitution\|These issues]] included concerns about the use of the [[#Right of Address\|Right of Address]], the implicit authority of the title to command other Imperial citizens, and the use of the word "High" in the original title.

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	The Constitutional Court returned the motion creating the title to the Senate with a series of proposed amendments, leading to extensive and energetic debate between the Senators and [[Officers_of_the_Law#Magistrate\|Magistrate]] Karkovich. After spirited discussion, the [[Senate_motion#Administrative_Motions\|administrative motion]] suggesting changes to the presentation of the title was accepted by the Senate.		The Constitutional Court returned the motion creating the title to the Senate with a series of proposed amendments, leading to extensive and energetic debate between the Senators and [[Officers_of_the_Law#Magistrate\|Magistrate]] Karkovich. After spirited discussion, the [[Senate_motion#Administrative_Motions\|administrative motion]] suggesting changes to the presentation of the title was accepted by the Senate.
	{{Senate Further Reading}}		{{Senate Further Reading}}
	[[Category:Senate]][[Category:Title]][[Category:Foreign Nations]][[Category:Ambassador}}		[[Category:Senate]][[Category:Title]][[Category:Foreign Nations]][[Category:Ambassador]]

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	The Imperial Consul is expected to liaise with Imperial [[ambassador\|ambassadors]] and similar positions and report back to the Senate. The Imperial Constitution is clear that authority for negotiation with foreign powers lies with the appointed ambassador- the Consul has no legal right to direct the ambassadors in their work - their role is to liaise with the Imperial ambassadors and help keep the Senate abreast of diplomatic developments.		The Imperial Consul is expected to liaise with Imperial [[ambassador\|ambassadors]] and similar positions and report back to the Senate. The Imperial Constitution is clear that authority for negotiation with foreign powers lies with the appointed ambassador- the Consul has no legal right to direct the ambassadors in their work - their role is to liaise with the Imperial ambassadors and help keep the Senate abreast of diplomatic developments.

	The Imperial Consul is however responsible for handling diplomatic relations with any foreign and barbarian power with which the Senate has not created a ~~seperate~~ ambassador. The [[Imperial Constitution]] grants the power of authority for diplomatic relations to the Imperial Senate - by creating this title, the Senate divests itself of their remaining authority in this area to the Consul. When dealing with such a nation, their responsibilities are similar to those [[Ambassador#Responsibilities\|common]] to an ambassador		The Imperial Consul is however responsible for handling diplomatic relations with any foreign and barbarian power with which the Senate has not created a separate ambassador. The [[Imperial Constitution]] grants the power of authority for diplomatic relations to the Imperial Senate - by creating this title, the Senate divests itself of their remaining authority in this area to the Consul. When dealing with such a nation, their responsibilities are similar to those [[Ambassador#Responsibilities\|common]] to an ambassador

	Foreign nations have agendas of their own, and may seek to draw the Empire into their intrigues. The existence of the Imperial Consul does not automatically mean that a foreign nation will engage with them - most nations are disinclined to deal extensively with the Empire while there is no [[embassy]]. The civil service and the [[Imperial_Civil_Service\|Secretary to the Diplomatic Corps]] will do their best to appraise such nations of the role of the Imperial Consul.		Foreign nations have agendas of their own, and may seek to draw the Empire into their intrigues. The existence of the Imperial Consul does not automatically mean that a foreign nation will engage with them - most nations are disinclined to deal extensively with the Empire while there is no [[embassy]]. The civil service and the [[Imperial_Civil_Service\|Secretary to the Diplomatic Corps]] will do their best to appraise such nations of the role of the Imperial Consul.

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	In Summer 382YE the Imperial Senate voted to [[Amend_Imperial_Consul\|provide a stipend]] to the Imperial Consul. They further amended during the Spring Equinox 383YE to [[Amend_powers_of_Imperial_Consul\|make them a member of the Senate]] - again with a [[Amend_powers_of_Imperial_Consul#Campaign_Outcome\|certain amount of controversy]].		In Summer 382YE the Imperial Senate voted to [[Amend_Imperial_Consul\|provide a stipend]] to the Imperial Consul. They further amended during the Spring Equinox 383YE to [[Amend_powers_of_Imperial_Consul\|make them a member of the Senate]] - again with a [[Amend_powers_of_Imperial_Consul#Campaign_Outcome\|certain amount of controversy]].

	In Winter 383YE the title was further modified when the Senate chose to [[Construct_Imperial_Consulate\|construct]] the [[#Imperial Consulate\|Imperial Consulate]] in [[Tassato]] following the [[All_the_news_from_Twin_Town#The_Imperial_Consulate\|suggestion]] of the Merchant-Prince of the Featherwick Guild, granting additional benefits including briefings on the Empire's diplomatic position, ~~access~~ to merchants from ~~a variety of~~ foreign nations, and ~~equal respect as any regular Ambassador~~.		In Winter 383YE the title was further modified when the Senate chose to [[Construct_Imperial_Consulate\|construct]] the [[#Imperial Consulate\|Imperial Consulate]] in [[Tassato]] following the [[All_the_news_from_Twin_Town#The_Imperial_Consulate\|suggestion]] of the Merchant-Prince of the Featherwick Guild, granting additional benefits including briefings on the Empire's diplomatic position and equal respect as any regular ambassador.

			Prior to the Winter Solstice 387YE, the Consul was able to purchase goods from merchants and those seeking favour from the foreign nations with which the Empire had an embassy. This was changed, along with the rest of the ambassadors, when the Senate voted to [[387YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Imperial_Embassies\|amend]] the embassies to end the practice, removing mercantile support and the upkeep costs at the same time.

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
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	<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td colspan="2" style="background-color: LightBlue;">[[Asavean_Archipelago\|Asavean]] Merchants</td></tr>		<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td colspan="2" style="background-color: LightBlue;">[[Asavean_Archipelago\|Asavean]] Merchants</td></tr>
	<tr><td>192 Rings</td><td>6 Cerulean Mazzarine, 5 Orichalcum, 4 Iridescent Gloaming, 3 Tempest Jade</td></tr>		<tr><td>192 Rings</td><td>6 Cerulean Mazzarine, 5 Orichalcum, 4 Iridescent Gloaming, 3 Tempest Jade</td></tr>
	<tr><td>720 Rings</td><td>18 Cerulean Mazzarine, 15 Orichalcum, 12 Iridescent Gloaming, 9 Tempest Jade</td></tr></table></div~~>--~~>		<tr><td>720 Rings</td><td>18 Cerulean Mazzarine, 15 Orichalcum, 12 Iridescent Gloaming, 9 Tempest Jade</td></tr></table></div>
	<div style="width: 400px; float: right; clear: right; margin-left:10px;">		<div style="width: 400px; float: right; clear: right; margin-left:10px;">
	<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td colspan="2" style="background-color: LightBlue;">[[Axos\|Axou]] Merchants</td></tr>		<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td colspan="2" style="background-color: LightBlue;">[[Axos\|Axou]] Merchants</td></tr>
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	<tr><td>288 Rings</td><td>10 mana crystals</td></tr>		<tr><td>288 Rings</td><td>10 mana crystals</td></tr>
	<tr><td>864 Rings</td><td>24 mana crystals</td></tr></table></div>		<tr><td>864 Rings</td><td>24 mana crystals</td></tr></table></div>
	~~<!--~~<div style="width: 400px; float: right; clear: right; margin-left:10px;">		<div style="width: 400px; float: right; clear: right; margin-left:10px;">
	<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">[[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarmish]] Merchants</td><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">Production</td></tr>		<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">[[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarmish]] Merchants</td><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">Production</td></tr>
	<tr><td>192 Rings</td><td>6 Imperial Roseweald, 3 Crystal Mana, 5 Dragonbone, 3 Green Iron</td></tr>		<tr><td>192 Rings</td><td>6 Imperial Roseweald, 3 Crystal Mana, 5 Dragonbone, 3 Green Iron</td></tr>
	<tr><td>720 Rings</td><td>18 Imperial Roseweald, 9 Crystal Mana, 15 Dragonbone, 9 Green Iron</td></tr></table></div~~>--~~>		<tr><td>720 Rings</td><td>18 Imperial Roseweald, 9 Crystal Mana, 15 Dragonbone, 9 Green Iron</td></tr></table></div>
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	<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td colspan="2" style="background-color: LightBlue;">[[Sarcophan Delves\|Sarcophan]] Merchants</td></tr>		<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td colspan="2" style="background-color: LightBlue;">[[Sarcophan Delves\|Sarcophan]] Merchants</td></tr>
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	<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td colspan="2" style="background-color: LightBlue;">[[Sumaah Republic\|Sumaash]] Merchants</td></tr>		<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td colspan="2" style="background-color: LightBlue;">[[Sumaah Republic\|Sumaash]] Merchants</td></tr>
	<tr><td>160 Rings</td><td>6 liao, 5 orichalcum, 5 dragonbone, 3 Imperial roseweald</td></tr>		<tr><td>160 Rings</td><td>6 liao, 5 orichalcum, 5 dragonbone, 3 Imperial roseweald</td></tr>
	<tr><td>600 Rings</td><td>18 liao, 15 orichalcum, 15 dragonbone, 9 Imperial roseweald</td></tr></table></div>		<tr><td>600 Rings</td><td>18 liao, 15 orichalcum, 15 dragonbone, 9 Imperial roseweald</td></tr></table></div>-->
	===Member of the Senate===		===Member of the Senate===
	The Imperial Consul is a [[Senate_session#Member_of_the_Senate\|member of the Senate]]. They are entitled to enter the Senate chamber at the start of a [[Senate session]] and participate in the debates. They do not have the power to raise motions or to vote on a motion.		The Imperial Consul is a [[Senate_session#Member_of_the_Senate\|member of the Senate]]. They are entitled to enter the Senate chamber at the start of a [[Senate session]] and participate in the debates. They do not have the power to raise motions or to vote on a motion.
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	===Foreign Merchants===		===Foreign Merchants===
	The Imperial Consul enjoys a unique form of [[Ambassador#Mercantile_Support\|mercantile support]]. Merchants and those seeking favour from every foreign nation with which the Empire has established an Embassy send representatives to Tassato to visit the Consulate. This functions as a series of [[ministry\|ministries]] which allow the Consul to purchase quantities of special materials at a set price, similar to those enjoyed by the respective Ambassadors, albeit not on the same scale.		The Imperial Consul enjoys a unique form of [[Ambassador#Mercantile_Support\|mercantile support]]. Merchants and those seeking favour from every foreign nation with which the Empire has established an Embassy send representatives to Tassato to visit the Consulate. This functions as a series of [[ministry\|ministries]] which allow the Consul to purchase quantities of special materials at a set price, similar to those enjoyed by the respective Ambassadors, albeit not on the same scale.

	The Consul spends their money and makes their choices during downtime from their character page. Money is removed from, and resources are placed into, the character's inventory when the downtime is processed.		The Consul spends their money and makes their choices during downtime from their character page. Money is removed from, and resources are placed into, the character's inventory when the downtime is processed.
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	===Representative of the Empire===		===Representative of the Empire===
	The civil service provide support to help an ambassador to represent the Empire when dealing with foreign dignitaries from any nation where there is no existing ambassador. They have all the available legal powers of an ambassador; the power to receive a [[Ambassador#Delegation\|delegation]] and compose a [[Ambassador#Treaty\|treaty]] when dealing with a foreign or barbarian nation.		The civil service provide support to help an ambassador to represent the Empire when dealing with foreign dignitaries from any nation where there is no existing ambassador. They have all the available legal powers of an ambassador; the power to receive a [[Ambassador#Delegation\|delegation]] and compose a [[Ambassador#Treaty\|treaty]] when dealing with a foreign or barbarian nation.