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Matt: /* The Poison of Enthusiasm */

2026-09-11T11:22:55Z

The Poison of Enthusiasm

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	<tr><td>150 [[weirwood]] </td><td>600 thrones</td></tr>		<tr><td>150 [[weirwood]] </td><td>600 thrones</td></tr>
	<tr><td>800 thrones</td><td>100 [[mithril]], 100 [[white granite]], and 100 weirwood</td></tr>		<tr><td>800 thrones</td><td>100 [[mithril]], 100 [[white granite]], and 100 weirwood</td></tr>
	<tr><td>~~100~~ ilium</td><td>Schema for Mage Robes of the Thirteen Cities</td></tr>		<tr><td>74 ilium</td><td>Schema for Mage Robes of the Thirteen Cities</td></tr>
	<tr><td>70 thrones</td><td>Deed to "Rootha's Exports", a level seven business in Sarvos</td></tr>		<tr><td>70 thrones</td><td>Deed to "Rootha's Exports", a level seven business in Sarvos</td></tr>
	<tr><td>500 [[herbs]] (any ratio of the standard five)</td><td>20 white granite</td></tr>		<tr><td>500 [[herbs]] (any ratio of the standard five)</td><td>20 white granite</td></tr>
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	In plain terms, turn up in the Hall of Worlds on Saturday morning, outbid any other buyer for one or more contracts, then return the next day with ''all'' the required goods to get paid.		In plain terms, turn up in the Hall of Worlds on Saturday morning, outbid any other buyer for one or more contracts, then return the next day with ''all'' the required goods to get paid.
	<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=EphisisArt.jpg\|align=right\|width=250}} </div>		<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=EphisisArt.jpg\|align=right\|width=250}} </div>

	==Mercy To the Guilty==		==Mercy To the Guilty==
	* '''Ephisis invite Dorys Delgorokov to submit two contracts for execution by the City'''		* '''Ephisis invite Dorys Delgorokov to submit two contracts for execution by the City'''

Hailmur: /* Cruelty To the Innocent */

2026-09-06T11:49:41Z

Cruelty To the Innocent

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Solomon of Reikos.jpg\|caption='''Solomon''', Senator for Reikos\|align=right\|width=200}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Solomon of Reikos.jpg\|caption='''Solomon''', Senator for Reikos\|align=right\|width=200}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Merari Navigators of Virtue.jpg\|caption='''Merari Navigators of Virtue'''<br>Senator for Bastion\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Merari Navigators of Virtue.jpg\|caption='''Merari Navigators of Virtue'''<br>Senator for Bastion\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>
	In order to help pay for the [[Construct Grand Inspiration of the Way\|Grand Inspiration of the Way]], Highborn magisters and [[Ephisis]] agreed that each season, a [[Lay_the_foundations\|Senator could propose a trade]] with the ''Hidden Prince'' for some feature of each of their territories. While the [[Senator]] for [[Necropolis]] chose to pass on their turn, the Senator for [[Reikos]] has not. Through their representative '''Eli of the Cenotaph''', a deal in principle was agreed that the [[fortification]] of [[Reikos#Remember_Exile\|Remember Exile]] would be given to the ''Invisible Hand'' in exchange for one hundred wains of [[white granite]], on the condition that it would not then be sold to the [[Druj]].		In order to help pay for the [[Construct Grand Inspiration of the Way\|Grand Inspiration of the Way]], Highborn magisters and [[Ephisis]] agreed that each season, a [[Lay_the_foundations\|Senator could propose a trade]] with the ''Hidden Prince'' for some feature of each of their territories. While the [[Senator]] for [[Necropolis]] chose to pass on their turn, the Senator for [[Reikos]] has not. Through their representative '''Eli of the Cenotaph''', a deal in principle was agreed that the [[fortification]] of [[Reikos#Remember_Exile\|Remember Exile]] would be given to the ''Invisible Hand'' in exchange for one hundred wains of [[white granite]], on the condition that it would not then be sold to the [[Druj]] nor the [[Grendel]].

	The City of Gold and Lead is more than happy to agree to the terms. Since then, a number of heralds from the [[Realms#Autumn\|Iron Labyrinth]] have been seen setting up at the site of the castle with measuring equipment and excavation tools in readiness to complete the sale. All that remains is for the [[Senate]] to agree.		The City of Gold and Lead is more than happy to agree to the terms. Since then, a number of heralds from the [[Realms#Autumn\|Iron Labyrinth]] have been seen setting up at the site of the castle with measuring equipment and excavation tools in readiness to complete the sale. All that remains is for the [[Senate]] to agree.

Hailmur at 01:00, 6 September 2026

2026-09-06T01:00:55Z

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	* '''The Senator for Bastion has the opportunity to offer a commission up for sale this season'''		* '''The Senator for Bastion has the opportunity to offer a commission up for sale this season'''
	<div style="float:right; width: 175px; clear: right;">		<div style="float:right; width: 175px; clear: right;">
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Virtuous Confidence~~.jpg\|caption='''Solomon''', Senator for Reikos\|align=right\|width=200}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Solomon of Reikos.jpg\|caption='''Solomon''', Senator for Reikos\|align=right\|width=200}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Merari Navigators of Virtue.jpg\|caption='''Merari Navigators of Virtue'''<br>Senator for Bastion\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Merari Navigators of Virtue.jpg\|caption='''Merari Navigators of Virtue'''<br>Senator for Bastion\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>
	In order to help pay for the [[Construct Grand Inspiration of the Way\|Grand Inspiration of the Way]], Highborn magisters and [[Ephisis]] agreed that each season, a [[Lay_the_foundations\|Senator could propose a trade]] with the ''Hidden Prince'' for some feature of each of their territories. While the [[Senator]] for [[Necropolis]] chose to pass on their turn, the Senator for [[Reikos]] has not. Through their representative '''Eli of the Cenotaph''', a deal in principle was agreed that the [[fortification]] of [[Reikos#Remember_Exile\|Remember Exile]] would be given to the ''Invisible Hand'' in exchange for one hundred wains of [[white granite]], on the condition that it would not then be sold to the [[Druj]].		In order to help pay for the [[Construct Grand Inspiration of the Way\|Grand Inspiration of the Way]], Highborn magisters and [[Ephisis]] agreed that each season, a [[Lay_the_foundations\|Senator could propose a trade]] with the ''Hidden Prince'' for some feature of each of their territories. While the [[Senator]] for [[Necropolis]] chose to pass on their turn, the Senator for [[Reikos]] has not. Through their representative '''Eli of the Cenotaph''', a deal in principle was agreed that the [[fortification]] of [[Reikos#Remember_Exile\|Remember Exile]] would be given to the ''Invisible Hand'' in exchange for one hundred wains of [[white granite]], on the condition that it would not then be sold to the [[Druj]].

Hailmur: /* Cruelty To the Innocent */

2026-09-06T00:57:21Z

Cruelty To the Innocent

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	* '''Ephisis offered to purchase Remember Exile in exchange for 100 wains of white granite'''		* '''Ephisis offered to purchase Remember Exile in exchange for 100 wains of white granite'''
	* '''The arrangements have been made by the Senator for ~~Necropolis~~, but it requires the Senate to approve the motion'''		* '''The arrangements have been made by the Senator for Reikos, but it requires the Senate to approve the motion'''
	* '''The Senator for Bastion has the opportunity to offer a commission up for sale this season'''		* '''The Senator for Bastion has the opportunity to offer a commission up for sale this season'''
	<div style="float:right; width: 175px; clear: right;">		<div style="float:right; width: 175px; clear: right;">

GuiltyConscience: /* For Merriment and Diversion */

2026-09-05T20:46:40Z

For Merriment and Diversion

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	Finding suitable locations in three different territories has taken some time, but the work has now been completed and the proposals handed over to the [[civil service]]. In each case, the heralds have been careful to devise arrangements in ways that support the local economy, providing ways for people to benefit. In Kallavesa and the Barrens, members of [[military unit\|military units]] will find that the Emporium and the Wareroom are set up to provide them with a market place to dispose of unwanted goods acquired while questing in the area, or while working to guard caravans and properties from bandits and other threats. The Plaza is a very different arrangement, since it is intended to work with the many [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] scattered across the territory, providing them with a ready market to dispose of unwanted herbs in return for the kind of tools and equipment employed by herbalists who tend a garden.		Finding suitable locations in three different territories has taken some time, but the work has now been completed and the proposals handed over to the [[civil service]]. In each case, the heralds have been careful to devise arrangements in ways that support the local economy, providing ways for people to benefit. In Kallavesa and the Barrens, members of [[military unit\|military units]] will find that the Emporium and the Wareroom are set up to provide them with a market place to dispose of unwanted goods acquired while questing in the area, or while working to guard caravans and properties from bandits and other threats. The Plaza is a very different arrangement, since it is intended to work with the many [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] scattered across the territory, providing them with a ready market to dispose of unwanted herbs in return for the kind of tools and equipment employed by herbalists who tend a garden.

	The proposals provided by the City of Gold and Lead are for market places where citizens of the Empire can come to trade their wares with heralds from the City. In some ways they are not so very different to the balancing of the scales that takes place on the last day at Anvil. It is clear that each is the equivalent of a [[fane]] - they all require ilium to complete the construction and must be ceded to the eternal to function. Each would allow heralds of the eternal to come and go freely at that location. In theory, an entire army of heralds could pour forth from the regio in each of these market places. The heralds of Ephisis pour scorn on that idea, insisting that they don't have any armies (although they go and get one if the Empire is looking to buy).		The proposals provided by the City of Gold and Lead are for market places where citizens of the Empire can come to trade their wares with heralds from the City. In some ways they are not so very different to the balancing of the scales that takes place on the last day at Anvil. It is clear that each is the equivalent of a [[fane]] - they all require ilium to complete the construction and must be ceded to the eternal to function. Each would allow heralds of the eternal to come and go freely at that location. In theory, an entire army of heralds could pour forth from the regio in each of these market places. The heralds of Ephisis pour scorn on that idea, insisting that they don't have any armies (although they can go and get one if the Empire is looking to buy).
	<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Freebornflamecartel.jpeg\|align=right\|caption=The sigil of the Freeborn Flame Cartel of the Brass Coast\|width=250}} </div>		<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Freebornflamecartel.jpeg\|align=right\|caption=The sigil of the Freeborn Flame Cartel of the Brass Coast\|width=250}} </div>
	There is, however, another more practical consideration that the Senate will need to consider. Each of the Autumn markets proposed by Crown and his associates helps to boost taxation in the territory by creating a place where people can buy and sell goods they need. They will support commerce across the territory and beyond, as people travel there to use the market and buy the unique goods it can provide. But the more of them there are, the less benefit to taxation each one will provide. If the Empire builds two of the three, then each of the markets will provide one throne less taxation than planned; if the Empire builds all three, then they will ''all'' provide two thrones less taxation than planned.		There is, however, another more practical consideration that the Senate will need to consider. Each of the Autumn markets proposed by Crown and his associates helps to boost taxation in the territory by creating a place where people can buy and sell goods they need. They will support commerce across the territory and beyond, as people travel there to use the market and buy the unique goods it can provide. But the more of them there are, the less benefit to taxation each one will provide. If the Empire builds two of the three, then each of the markets will provide one throne less taxation than planned; if the Empire builds all three, then they will ''all'' provide two thrones less taxation than planned.

GuiltyConscience: /* Mercy To the Guilty */

2026-09-05T20:40:19Z

Mercy To the Guilty

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	==Mercy To the Guilty==		==Mercy To the Guilty==
	* '''Ephisis invite Dorys Delgorokov to submit two contracts for execution by the City'''		* '''Ephisis invite Dorys Delgorokov to submit two contracts for execution by the City'''
	* '''The City invites Damiàn i Martàn i Erigo and Terentia of Sarangrave to each submit a single ~~contracts~~ for execution by the City'''		* '''The City invites Damiàn i Martàn i Erigo and Terentia of Sarangrave to each submit a single contract for execution by the City'''
	* '''The cost to submit a contract is one throne'''		* '''The cost to submit a contract is one throne'''
	* '''If a buyer can be identified, the City will settle the contract at the balancing of the scales at the next summit'''		* '''If a buyer can be identified, the City will settle the contract at the balancing of the scales at the next summit'''

GuiltyConscience: /* Cruelty To the Innocent */

2026-09-05T20:37:04Z

Cruelty To the Innocent

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	The only relevant assembly that can [[veto]] is the General Assembly. As it is not a [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Relinquishment\| territory, region or national bourse seat]], the Highborn National Assembly are unable to do so. Notably, if for whatever reason the ''Lady of the Counting House'' were under [[alignment#Enmity\|enmity]] by the end of the summit, the exchange could also not be completed. If this were to happen after the wains had been provided, the City of Gold and Lead would require them returned in full or else the Empire would be in default and the [[Lictors]] would become involved.		The only relevant assembly that can [[veto]] is the General Assembly. As it is not a [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Relinquishment\| territory, region or national bourse seat]], the Highborn National Assembly are unable to do so. Notably, if for whatever reason the ''Lady of the Counting House'' were under [[alignment#Enmity\|enmity]] by the end of the summit, the exchange could also not be completed. If this were to happen after the wains had been provided, the City of Gold and Lead would require them returned in full or else the Empire would be in default and the [[Lictors]] would become involved.

	A visiting herald also reminds the Empire that it will be the turn of [[Bastion]] this summit, should they wish to sell anything from the White City or elsewhere in the territory. The current senator for Bastion is, of course, '''Merari Navigators of Virtue''', in whose hands the decision about whether to trade, and if so what to offer, now lies..		A visiting herald also reminds the Empire that it will be the turn of [[Bastion]] this summit, should they wish to sell anything from the White City or elsewhere in the territory. The current senator for Bastion is, of course, '''Merari Navigators of Virtue''', in whose hands the decision about whether to trade, and if so what to offer, now lies.

	==The Poison of Enthusiasm==		==The Poison of Enthusiasm==

Twiggy at 19:50, 5 September 2026

2026-09-05T19:50:34Z

Hailmur at 19:27, 5 September 2026

2026-09-05T19:27:21Z

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	A declaration of acceptance was [[388YE_Spring_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Acceptance:_Counting_House_in_Fisk\|raised]] by '''Kaapo Kingfishering''' on behalf of the [[Celestial Arch]] that specified that the investment should be in Fisk, in south-western Kallavesa. This was superseded by a [[388YE_Spring_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Acceptance:_Counting_Houses\|declaration]] raised by the newly elected [[Golden Pyramid\|Grandmaster of the Golden Pyramid]], '''Terentia of Sarangrave Reforged''', which accepted the proposal for all three territories, [[Hercynia]], [[Kallavesa]] ''and'' [[the Barrens]].		A declaration of acceptance was [[388YE_Spring_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Acceptance:_Counting_House_in_Fisk\|raised]] by '''Kaapo Kingfishering''' on behalf of the [[Celestial Arch]] that specified that the investment should be in Fisk, in south-western Kallavesa. This was superseded by a [[388YE_Spring_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Acceptance:_Counting_Houses\|declaration]] raised by the newly elected [[Golden Pyramid\|Grandmaster of the Golden Pyramid]], '''Terentia of Sarangrave Reforged''', which accepted the proposal for all three territories, [[Hercynia]], [[Kallavesa]] ''and'' [[the Barrens]].

	Finding suitable locations in three different territories has taken some time, but the work has now been completed and the proposals handed over to the [[civil service]]. In each case, the heralds have been careful to devise arrangements in ways that support the local economy, providing ways for people to benefit. In Kallavesa and the Barrens, members of [[military unit\|military units]] will find that the Emporium and the Wareroom are set up to provide them with a ~~marketplace~~ to dispose of unwanted goods acquired while questing in the area, or while working to guard caravans and properties from bandits and other threats. The Plaza is a very different arrangement, since it is intended to work with the many [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] scattered across the territory, providing them with a ready market to dispose of unwanted herbs in return for the kind of tools and equipment employed by herbalists who tend a garden.		Finding suitable locations in three different territories has taken some time, but the work has now been completed and the proposals handed over to the [[civil service]]. In each case, the heralds have been careful to devise arrangements in ways that support the local economy, providing ways for people to benefit. In Kallavesa and the Barrens, members of [[military unit\|military units]] will find that the Emporium and the Wareroom are set up to provide them with a market place to dispose of unwanted goods acquired while questing in the area, or while working to guard caravans and properties from bandits and other threats. The Plaza is a very different arrangement, since it is intended to work with the many [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] scattered across the territory, providing them with a ready market to dispose of unwanted herbs in return for the kind of tools and equipment employed by herbalists who tend a garden.

	The proposals provided by the City of Gold and Lead are for ~~marketplaces~~ where citizens of the Empire can come to trade their wares with heralds from the City. In some ways they are not so very different to the balancing of the scales that takes place on the last day at Anvil. It is clear that each is the equivalent of a [[fane]] - they all require ilium to complete the construction and must be ceded to the eternal to function. Each would allow heralds of the eternal to come and go freely at that location. In theory, an entire army of heralds could pour forth from the regio in each of these ~~marketplaces~~. The heralds of Ephisis pour scorn on that idea, insisting that they don't have any armies (although they go and get one if the Empire is looking to buy).		The proposals provided by the City of Gold and Lead are for market places where citizens of the Empire can come to trade their wares with heralds from the City. In some ways they are not so very different to the balancing of the scales that takes place on the last day at Anvil. It is clear that each is the equivalent of a [[fane]] - they all require ilium to complete the construction and must be ceded to the eternal to function. Each would allow heralds of the eternal to come and go freely at that location. In theory, an entire army of heralds could pour forth from the regio in each of these market places. The heralds of Ephisis pour scorn on that idea, insisting that they don't have any armies (although they go and get one if the Empire is looking to buy).
	<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Freebornflamecartel.jpeg\|align=right\|caption=The sigil of the Freeborn Flame Cartel of the Brass Coast\|width=250}} </div>		<div style="float:right; width: 250px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Freebornflamecartel.jpeg\|align=right\|caption=The sigil of the Freeborn Flame Cartel of the Brass Coast\|width=250}} </div>
	There is, however, another more practical consideration that the Senate will need to consider. Each of the Autumn markets proposed by Crown and his associates helps to boost taxation in the territory by creating a place where people can buy and sell goods they need. They will support commerce across the territory and beyond, as people travel there to use the market and buy the unique goods it can provide. But the more of them there are, the less benefit to taxation each one will provide. If the Empire builds two of the three, then each of the markets will provide one throne less taxation than planned; if the Empire builds all three, then they will ''all'' provide two thrones less taxation than planned.		There is, however, another more practical consideration that the Senate will need to consider. Each of the Autumn markets proposed by Crown and his associates helps to boost taxation in the territory by creating a place where people can buy and sell goods they need. They will support commerce across the territory and beyond, as people travel there to use the market and buy the unique goods it can provide. But the more of them there are, the less benefit to taxation each one will provide. If the Empire builds two of the three, then each of the markets will provide one throne less taxation than planned; if the Empire builds all three, then they will ''all'' provide two thrones less taxation than planned.

Hailmur: /* Mercy To the Guilty */

2026-09-05T19:27:11Z

Mercy To the Guilty

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	* '''The City of Gold and Lead has proposals for fanes in Hercynia, Kallavesa, and the Barrens'''		* '''The City of Gold and Lead has proposals for fanes in Hercynia, Kallavesa, and the Barrens'''

	Pleased with the apparent success of the contract scheme, Crown is already looking for ways to enhance it further. The obvious next step is to offer the City's best customers a chance to submit offers to the ~~marketplace~~ themselves. To that end, the ''High Merchant'' is inviting three citizens to submit contracts of their own. The city will accept up to two contracts from '''Dorys Delgorokov''', one from '''Damiàn i Martàn i Erigo''' and and one from '''Terentia of Sarangrave'''.		Pleased with the apparent success of the contract scheme, Crown is already looking for ways to enhance it further. The obvious next step is to offer the City's best customers a chance to submit offers to the market place themselves. To that end, the ''High Merchant'' is inviting three citizens to submit contracts of their own. The city will accept up to two contracts from '''Dorys Delgorokov''', one from '''Damiàn i Martàn i Erigo''' and and one from '''Terentia of Sarangrave'''.

	A contract ''must'' stipulate the exact goods that the citizen is looking to purchase and the minimum payment that they are promising to offer. In effect it must have the same form as the contracts that Ephisis offers. The heralds will accept the contract and look to fulfil it in barbarian and foreign markets surrounding the Empire. They will not accept less than the offer price set on the contract, but they will return 80% of any excess payment, if the goods offered yield more than the offer price.		A contract ''must'' stipulate the exact goods that the citizen is looking to purchase and the minimum payment that they are promising to offer. In effect it must have the same form as the contracts that Ephisis offers. The heralds will accept the contract and look to fulfil it in barbarian and foreign markets surrounding the Empire. They will not accept less than the offer price set on the contract, but they will return 80% of any excess payment, if the goods offered yield more than the offer price.
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	<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''The Fisk Wareroom'''</tr>		<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''The Fisk Wareroom'''</tr>
	<tr><td>'''Commission Type:''' Fane</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Commission Type:''' <s>Market place</s> Fane</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Location:''' Fisk, Wittal Grove, Kallavesa</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Location:''' Fisk, Wittal Grove, Kallavesa</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 30 white granite, 30 weirwood, 10 ilium, and 180 crowns in labour</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 30 white granite, 30 weirwood, 10 ilium, and 180 crowns in labour</td></tr>
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	<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''The Drycastle Emporium'''</tr>		<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''The Drycastle Emporium'''</tr>
	<tr><td>'''Commission Type:''' Fane</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Commission Type:''' <s>Market place</s> Fane</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Location:''' Drycastle, Dawnguard, the Barrens</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Location:''' Drycastle, Dawnguard, the Barrens</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 35 white granite, 25 weirwood, 10 ilium, and 180 crowns in labour</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 35 white granite, 25 weirwood, 10 ilium, and 180 crowns in labour</td></tr>
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	<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''The Treji Plaza'''</tr>		<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''The Treji Plaza'''</tr>
	<tr><td>'''Commission Type:''' Fane </td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Commission Type:''' <s>Market place</s> Fane </td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Location:''' Treji, The Glen of Shadows, Hercynia</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Location:''' Treji, The Glen of Shadows, Hercynia</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 20 white granite, 40 weirwood, 10 ilium, and 180 crowns in labour</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 20 white granite, 40 weirwood, 10 ilium, and 180 crowns in labour</td></tr>

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Solomon of Reikos.jpg\|caption='''Solomon''', Senator for Reikos\|align=right\|width=200}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Solomon of Reikos.jpg\|caption='''Solomon''', Senator for Reikos\|align=right\|width=200}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Merari Navigators of Virtue.jpg\|caption='''Merari Navigators of Virtue'''<br>Senator for Bastion\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Merari Navigators of Virtue.jpg\|caption='''Merari Navigators of Virtue'''<br>Senator for Bastion\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>
	In order to help pay for the [[Construct Grand Inspiration of the Way\|Grand Inspiration of the Way]], Highborn magisters and [[Ephisis]] agreed that each season, a [[Lay_the_foundations\|Senator could propose a trade]] with the ''Hidden Prince'' for some feature of each of their territories. While the [[Senator]] for [[Necropolis]] chose to pass on their turn, the Senator for [[Reikos]] has not. Through their representative '''Eli of the Cenotaph''', a deal in principle was agreed that the [[fortification]] of [[Reikos#Remember_Exile\|Remember Exile]] would be given to the ''Invisible Hand'' in exchange for one hundred wains of [[white granite]], on the condition that it would not then be sold to the [[Druj]].		In order to help pay for the [[Construct Grand Inspiration of the Way\|Grand Inspiration of the Way]], Highborn magisters and [[Ephisis]] agreed that each season, a [[Lay_the_foundations\|Senator could propose a trade]] with the ''Hidden Prince'' for some feature of each of their territories. While the [[Senator]] for [[Necropolis]] chose to pass on their turn, the Senator for [[Reikos]] has not. Through their representative '''Eli of the Cenotaph''', a deal in principle was agreed that the [[fortification]] of [[Reikos#Remember_Exile\|Remember Exile]] would be given to the ''Invisible Hand'' in exchange for one hundred wains of [[white granite]], on the condition that it would not then be sold to the [[Druj]] nor the [[Grendel]].

	The City of Gold and Lead is more than happy to agree to the terms. Since then, a number of heralds from the [[Realms#Autumn\|Iron Labyrinth]] have been seen setting up at the site of the castle with measuring equipment and excavation tools in readiness to complete the sale. All that remains is for the [[Senate]] to agree.		The City of Gold and Lead is more than happy to agree to the terms. Since then, a number of heralds from the [[Realms#Autumn\|Iron Labyrinth]] have been seen setting up at the site of the castle with measuring equipment and excavation tools in readiness to complete the sale. All that remains is for the [[Senate]] to agree.

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	"So that one will need twenty white granite and forty wains of weirwood as well as the ilium of course." The excitable Autumn herald was pacing up and down as he spoke, clearly animated, even as his assistant sat on one of the seats he'd offered them both.		"So that one will need twenty white granite and forty wains of weirwood as well as the ilium of course." The excitable Autumn herald was pacing up and down as he spoke, clearly animated, even as his assistant sat on one of the seats he'd offered them both.

	"Ten rings of ilium, check. I can assume it's a fane then?" It was an important point; he was confident that it would get raised on the Senate floor if he didn't clarify it now. He'd suggested it three times already, and each time the herald had corrected him and said it was a ~~plaze~~, a wareroom, a whatever. But Jorgen had read the briefings... ten rings of ilium, and it needed to be ceded to the eternal. That's a fane, no matter what this herald claimed.		"Ten rings of ilium, check. I can assume it's a fane then?" It was an important point; he was confident that it would get raised on the Senate floor if he didn't clarify it now. He'd suggested it three times already, and each time the herald had corrected him and said it was a plaza, a wareroom, a whatever. But Jorgen had read the briefings... ten rings of ilium, and it needed to be ceded to the eternal. That's a fane, no matter what this herald claimed.

	The gold-faced herald looked aggrieved. "You keep saying that... this is a plaza. What's a fane? It doesn't sound like somewhere you can conduct profitable business."		The gold-faced herald looked aggrieved. "You keep saying that... this is a plaza. What's a fane? It doesn't sound like somewhere you can conduct profitable business."
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	"I know the pointy end goes in the other person. But I'm assured it's more complicated than that. It all seems like a lot of fuss. Nobody has time to waste on that sort of thing. So yes, if we need to 'fight'" - the herald stopped speaking for a second to make little air gestures around the word fight - "then we employ a construct from the City of Fire and Stone."		"I know the pointy end goes in the other person. But I'm assured it's more complicated than that. It all seems like a lot of fuss. Nobody has time to waste on that sort of thing. So yes, if we need to 'fight'" - the herald stopped speaking for a second to make little air gestures around the word fight - "then we employ a construct from the City of Fire and Stone."

	"So you could use the... plaza... to bring war constructs of Estavus into the Empire?" Hah, got the ~~weasely~~ little bastard, he thought.		"So you could use the... plaza... to bring war constructs of Estavus into the Empire?" Hah, got the weaselly little bastard, he thought.

	"Of course we could! If that's what people want to buy! Now, can we get back to the important points? We need to discuss the responsibilities of the people you appointed to run the Autumn markets."		"Of course we could! If that's what people want to buy! Now, can we get back to the important points? We need to discuss the responsibilities of the people you appointed to run the Autumn markets."
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	* '''Standard settlement terms with the contract holder will be three days after the conclusion of the summit'''		* '''Standard settlement terms with the contract holder will be three days after the conclusion of the summit'''

	Just as they did [[Propensity to truck, barter, and exchange\|last season]], the heralds of Ephisis are offering a set of contracts for large orders of goods. Most of these contracts reflect requests for bulk purchases that come from the Empire's near neighbours, since that keeps shipping costs down. The City of Gold and Lead rarely reveals who the counter-party is when acting as an intermediary in this way, but shrewd merchants can probably make an informed guess that things like a Map of ~~Tather~~ can only really come from one source... The offered schema for the "''Mage Robes of the Thirteen Cities''" allows the artisan to create a set of [[:Category:Mage_Robes\|mage robes]] that can be used once per day to gain three additional ranks of Autumn Lore for the purposes of performing a single ritual, subject to the normal rules for effective skill.		Just as they did [[Propensity to truck, barter, and exchange\|last season]], the heralds of Ephisis are offering a set of contracts for large orders of goods. Most of these contracts reflect requests for bulk purchases that come from the Empire's near neighbours, since that keeps shipping costs down. The City of Gold and Lead rarely reveals who the counter-party is when acting as an intermediary in this way, but shrewd merchants can probably make an informed guess that things like a Map of Tathar can only really come from one source... The offered schema for the "''Mage Robes of the Thirteen Cities''" allows the artisan to create a set of [[:Category:Mage_Robes\|mage robes]] that can be used once per day to gain three additional ranks of Autumn Lore for the purposes of performing a single ritual, subject to the normal rules for effective skill.

	This season the City is able to offer seven significant contracts. The contracts will be offered for auction in the Hall of Worlds at 10:30 on Saturday morning. All bids must be in [[Game_items#Coins\|Imperial currency]], each contract will go to the highest bidder, who will need to settle the purchase there and then. Following the failure of one notable merchant who took two contracts last season and redeemed ''neither'', the City have instituted a reserve price of one throne. They would also like the Empire to be aware that they are keeping a list of those merchants who take contracts but do not complete them - if it becomes a recurrent problem then they will look to take steps to exclude citizens from the auction if they have a proven track record of introducing illiquidity into the market.		This season the City is able to offer seven significant contracts. The contracts will be offered for auction in the Hall of Worlds at 10:30 on Saturday morning. All bids must be in [[Game_items#Coins\|Imperial currency]], each contract will go to the highest bidder, who will need to settle the purchase there and then. Following the failure of one notable merchant who took two contracts last season and redeemed ''neither'', the City have instituted a reserve price of one throne. They would also like the Empire to be aware that they are keeping a list of those merchants who take contracts but do not complete them - if it becomes a recurrent problem then they will look to take steps to exclude citizens from the auction if they have a proven track record of introducing illiquidity into the market.
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	* '''If two fanes are built they will both increase taxation by one throne less'''		* '''If two fanes are built they will both increase taxation by one throne less'''
	* '''If all three fanes are built they will all increase taxation by two thrones less'''		* '''If all three fanes are built they will all increase taxation by two thrones less'''
	The [[Monarchs_and_outcasts#One-Hahaha,_Two-Hahaha_(Ephisis)\|scheme]] dreamed up between the herald, ''Crown'' and '''Erlend Gunnulfsson''', a wealthy ~~nerchant~~ of Wintermark, seems to have finally born fruit. In Spring the City proposed that the Empire construct three large fanes, in [[Hercynia]], [[Kallavesa]] or [[the Barrens]]. These grand structures would be dedicated to commerce, letting money flow like water turning the wheels of trade and creating Prosperity across the land. Rather than build them in the great Cities of the Empire - already bustling hubs of mercantile activity, the eternal sought more out of the way locations. The goal of the City is not profit per se, but the promotion of trade - and so it makes sense to start far from the Empire's heart - at least it makes sense as far as the City of Gold and Lead is concerned.		The [[Monarchs_and_outcasts#One-Hahaha,_Two-Hahaha_(Ephisis)\|scheme]] dreamed up between the herald, ''Crown'' and '''Erlend Gunnulfsson''', a wealthy merchant of Wintermark, seems to have finally born fruit. In Spring the City proposed that the Empire construct three large fanes, in [[Hercynia]], [[Kallavesa]] or [[the Barrens]]. These grand structures would be dedicated to commerce, letting money flow like water turning the wheels of trade and creating Prosperity across the land. Rather than build them in the great Cities of the Empire - already bustling hubs of mercantile activity, the eternal sought more out of the way locations. The goal of the City is not profit per se, but the promotion of trade - and so it makes sense to start far from the Empire's heart - at least it makes sense as far as the City of Gold and Lead is concerned.

	A declaration of acceptance was [[388YE_Spring_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Acceptance:_Counting_House_in_Fisk\|raised]] by '''Kaapo Kingfishering''' on behalf of the [[Celestial Arch]] that specified that the investment should be in Fisk, in south-western Kallavesa. This was superseded by a [[388YE_Spring_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Acceptance:_Counting_Houses\|declaration]] raised by the newly elected [[Golden Pyramid\|Grandmaster of the Golden Pyramid]], '''Terentia of Sarangrave Reforged''', which accepted the proposal for all three territories, [[Hercynia]], [[Kallavesa]] ''and'' [[the Barrens]].		A declaration of acceptance was [[388YE_Spring_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Acceptance:_Counting_House_in_Fisk\|raised]] by '''Kaapo Kingfishering''' on behalf of the [[Celestial Arch]] that specified that the investment should be in Fisk, in south-western Kallavesa. This was superseded by a [[388YE_Spring_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Acceptance:_Counting_Houses\|declaration]] raised by the newly elected [[Golden Pyramid\|Grandmaster of the Golden Pyramid]], '''Terentia of Sarangrave Reforged''', which accepted the proposal for all three territories, [[Hercynia]], [[Kallavesa]] ''and'' [[the Barrens]].