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

2026-01-15T16:50:23Z

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

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	Closer to home, the Imperial Senate has [[Construct Lyceum Schloss\|given permission]] for the [[Large_but_far_away#Commonwealth\|Lyceum Schloss]] to be built on the Lyceum in Madruga. Within weeks of the Winter Solstice, a small fleet of Commonwealth vessels laden down with [[white granite]], [[weirwood]], and workers arrived in [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]] and with the assistance of a small escort from the Lyceum itself, set to work building a fortified manor house - a small castle really - on the eastern coast of the island. The first scholars and students are expected to take up residence shortly after the Spring Equinox - including a professor from the prestigious university of [[Commonwealth_ports#Volkavaar_.28Western_Commonwealth.29\|Volkavaar]].		Closer to home, the Imperial Senate has [[Construct Lyceum Schloss\|given permission]] for the [[Large_but_far_away#Commonwealth\|Lyceum Schloss]] to be built on the Lyceum in Madruga. Within weeks of the Winter Solstice, a small fleet of Commonwealth vessels laden down with [[white granite]], [[weirwood]], and workers arrived in [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]] and with the assistance of a small escort from the Lyceum itself, set to work building a fortified manor house - a small castle really - on the eastern coast of the island. The first scholars and students are expected to take up residence shortly after the Spring Equinox - including a professor from the prestigious university of [[Commonwealth_ports#Volkavaar_.28Western_Commonwealth.29\|Volkavaar]].

	The senate motion that permitted the building of the Schloss also meant [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|ceding]] the structure, which has raised a few eyebrows among some of the more conservative magicians at the Lyceum. However the assistance of the Commonwealth magicians will mean that the ability of the Lyceum to codify magical rituals that enchant armies (and in theory navies) has been improved, so most people pay their hand-wringing little heed. Furthermore, the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] has [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Commonwealth_Rituals\|accepted the Commonwealth offer]] to share some of their own rituals with Imperial magicians. The details are still being worked out - the body of lore used by the zauberer works a little differently to [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] it seems.		The senate motion that permitted the building of the Schloss also meant [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|ceding]] the structure, which has raised a few eyebrows among some of the more conservative magicians at the Lyceum. However the assistance of the Commonwealth magicians will mean that the ability of the Lyceum to codify magical rituals that enchant armies (and in theory navies) has been improved, so most people pay their hand-wringing little heed. Furthermore, the [[Conclave]] has [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Commonwealth_Rituals\|accepted the Commonwealth offer]] to share some of their own rituals with Imperial magicians. The details are still being worked out - the body of lore used by the zauberer works a little differently to [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] it seems.

	After a great deal of discussion, the magical masters of the University at Volkavaar extend the following offer to the Empire. They will provide four ritual texts to the Conclave; specifically to the [[Grandmaster\|Grandmasters]] of the orders. All they want to know is which Grandmasters should they provide these ritual texts to? The Conclave can use a [[declaration]] of [[Endowment]] to decide which orders will receive the rituals. The professors of Volkavaar will then coordinate with the various Commonwealth institutions to arrange rituals appropriate to the Orders in question to be delivered to those Grandmasters. Given the nature of this bequest, a single declaration of Endowment can be used to assign any or all of these four ritual gifts to any number of Orders.		After a great deal of discussion, the magical masters of the University at Volkavaar extend the following offer to the Empire. They will provide four ritual texts to the Conclave; specifically to the [[Grandmaster\|Grandmasters]] of the orders. All they want to know is which Grandmasters should they provide these ritual texts to? The Conclave can use a [[declaration]] of [[Endowment]] to decide which orders will receive the rituals. The professors of Volkavaar will then coordinate with the various Commonwealth institutions to arrange rituals appropriate to the Orders in question to be delivered to those Grandmasters. Given the nature of this bequest, a single declaration of Endowment can be used to assign any or all of these four ritual gifts to any number of Orders.

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

2026-01-15T15:00:56Z

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

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	* '''Imperial magistrates are investigating several groups of smugglers operating across the western border of the Brass Coast'''		* '''Imperial magistrates are investigating several groups of smugglers operating across the western border of the Brass Coast'''
	* '''There is an opportunity to assist the investigation by rescuing a missing magistrate'''		* '''There is an opportunity to assist the investigation by rescuing a missing magistrate'''
	Also during the Winter Solstice, the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] made funds available to the Magistrates to [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Request_magistrates_investigate_smuggling\|investigate reports of smuggling]] across the eastern borders of the Brass Coast. They intend to put a stop to the [[All_at_sea#Smugglers\|criminal alliance of Freeborn and Faraden merchants]] flouting the [[sanctions]] imposed on the western nation. Response has been a little mixed; while many welcome the investigation there are still those who believe ''any'' imposition of tariffs on trade is fundamentally unvirtuous, and that resisting by whatever means is the truly [[Courage\|Courageous]] and [[Prosperity\|Prosperous]] thing to do. Crucially, the Brass Coast National Assembly chose to remain silent on the matter - neither denouncing the smugglers nor endorsing their behaviour.		Also during the Winter Solstice, the [[Senate]] made funds available to the Magistrates to [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Request_magistrates_investigate_smuggling\|investigate reports of smuggling]] across the eastern borders of the Brass Coast. They intend to put a stop to the [[All_at_sea#Smugglers\|criminal alliance of Freeborn and Faraden merchants]] flouting the [[sanctions]] imposed on the western nation. Response has been a little mixed; while many welcome the investigation there are still those who believe ''any'' imposition of tariffs on trade is fundamentally unvirtuous, and that resisting by whatever means is the truly [[Courage\|Courageous]] and [[Prosperity\|Prosperous]] thing to do. Crucially, the Brass Coast National Assembly chose to remain silent on the matter - neither denouncing the smugglers nor endorsing their behaviour.

	As such the magistrate's investigation has been slow going, and has been made even more tricky by the presence of the Lasambrian Jotun in Kahraman. The magistrates do report that the Faraden merchants they have spoken to - including those travelling to and from the [[Upwold#Moonwater_Hall\|Moonwater Hall]] enclave in [[Upwold]] - are at best uncooperative and at worst downright obstructionist. This doesn't necessarily imply any particular level of ''guilt'' - the Faraden merchants seem broadly to be in agreement with the Freeborn who believe it is not the business of the government to take money from hard-working traders. But it is very frustrating.		As such the magistrate's investigation has been slow going, and has been made even more tricky by the presence of the Lasambrian Jotun in Kahraman. The magistrates do report that the Faraden merchants they have spoken to - including those travelling to and from the [[Upwold#Moonwater_Hall\|Moonwater Hall]] enclave in [[Upwold]] - are at best uncooperative and at worst downright obstructionist. This doesn't necessarily imply any particular level of ''guilt'' - the Faraden merchants seem broadly to be in agreement with the Freeborn who believe it is not the business of the government to take money from hard-working traders. But it is very frustrating.
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	A little news does make its way out of the southern nation, however. According to those few Suranni traders visiting [[Segura]], there has been a frightening increase in activity by the heinous [[Hand of Dumon]] - a band of hateful wizards of the worst kind who consort with the evil god [[Suranni_pantheon#Dumon_the_Liar.2C_the_Wicked_One\|Dumon]]. Every trader knows a story of someone being cursed or murdered, or having their children kidnapped. In response, the priesthood of [[Suranni_pantheon#Arav_the_Judge.2C_Maiden_of_Silence\|Arav]] the Silent Judge have declared the Suranni equivalent of an inquisition against anyone even suspected of sheltering the degenerate magic-wielders. With the priests on the war-path, and not inclined to take any chances that a servitor of Dumon might escape their wrath, it seems inevitable that any number of innocent magicians will end up being caught in their purge. Worse, while nobody comes out and says it aloud, there is apparently quite a bit of suspicion that the Empire is actively supporting the Hand of Dumon. The fact that many Imperial citizens are themselves degenerate lovers of Dumon (at least in the eyes of the average Suranni citizen) means many consider this a practical certainty.		A little news does make its way out of the southern nation, however. According to those few Suranni traders visiting [[Segura]], there has been a frightening increase in activity by the heinous [[Hand of Dumon]] - a band of hateful wizards of the worst kind who consort with the evil god [[Suranni_pantheon#Dumon_the_Liar.2C_the_Wicked_One\|Dumon]]. Every trader knows a story of someone being cursed or murdered, or having their children kidnapped. In response, the priesthood of [[Suranni_pantheon#Arav_the_Judge.2C_Maiden_of_Silence\|Arav]] the Silent Judge have declared the Suranni equivalent of an inquisition against anyone even suspected of sheltering the degenerate magic-wielders. With the priests on the war-path, and not inclined to take any chances that a servitor of Dumon might escape their wrath, it seems inevitable that any number of innocent magicians will end up being caught in their purge. Worse, while nobody comes out and says it aloud, there is apparently quite a bit of suspicion that the Empire is actively supporting the Hand of Dumon. The fact that many Imperial citizens are themselves degenerate lovers of Dumon (at least in the eyes of the average Suranni citizen) means many consider this a practical certainty.

	A small number of people - primarily Freeborn and a scattering of League citizens - have cautiously put forward the idea that the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] could improve relations with the Iron Confederacy if they were to formally condemn the Hand of Dumon, recognise them as a criminal organisation (much as they [[Create law outlawing the Vyig\|did with the vyig]]), and make supporting them a crime. It wouldn't be a universal heal-all, and it wouldn't make everything better over night, but it would be a start. While the average Suranni would be unaware of it, the rulers of the Iron Confederacy would and it would go some way toward help to countering their suspicions that the Empire is trying to destabilize their nation using the Hand of Dumon.		A small number of people - primarily Freeborn and a scattering of League citizens - have cautiously put forward the idea that the [[Senate]] could improve relations with the Iron Confederacy if they were to formally condemn the Hand of Dumon, recognise them as a criminal organisation (much as they [[Create law outlawing the Vyig\|did with the vyig]]), and make supporting them a crime. It wouldn't be a universal heal-all, and it wouldn't make everything better over night, but it would be a start. While the average Suranni would be unaware of it, the rulers of the Iron Confederacy would and it would go some way toward help to countering their suspicions that the Empire is trying to destabilize their nation using the Hand of Dumon.

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	The Jotun have not made any formal approach to the Empire since the Winter Solstice. At least not technically. Last year, the Empire learned of he woman calling herself ''Mathilda Fisher'' - a human ally of the Jotun who wishes to [[False_kings#Fisher.27s_Voice\|establish some kind of independent state]] in [[Bregasland]] of all places. During the Winter Solstice, the heroes of Anvil ventured through the [[Sentinel Gate]] to Bregasland and beat off the Yegarra, and their Jotun allies, at [[Bregasland#Miresend\|Miresend]]. Whilst Mathilda herself remains at [[Bregasland#Fisher's Rock\|Fisher's Rock]] she has apparently sent a delegation to speak with the leaders of the Bregas at Anvil. It's not clear if she has support of the Jotun in doing this.		The Jotun have not made any formal approach to the Empire since the Winter Solstice. At least not technically. Last year, the Empire learned of he woman calling herself ''Mathilda Fisher'' - a human ally of the Jotun who wishes to [[False_kings#Fisher.27s_Voice\|establish some kind of independent state]] in [[Bregasland]] of all places. During the Winter Solstice, the heroes of Anvil ventured through the [[Sentinel Gate]] to Bregasland and beat off the Yegarra, and their Jotun allies, at [[Bregasland#Miresend\|Miresend]]. Whilst Mathilda herself remains at [[Bregasland#Fisher's Rock\|Fisher's Rock]] she has apparently sent a delegation to speak with the leaders of the Bregas at Anvil. It's not clear if she has support of the Jotun in doing this.

	Technically this delegation could be seen as representing the Jotun orcs. In theory, it could be seen as an envoy from an independent nation. Either way, the Imperial Consul is the one who has authority to deal with them, and any treaty brought before the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] would need to be presented by them. The delegation however wish to speak first and foremost with Marchers, and especially to the Bregas. The current Imperial Consul is themselves an orc, which might give them some advantage in negotiating with a group of people who consider themselves to be Jotun, but it is up to the Imperial Consul how they wish to proceed.		Technically this delegation could be seen as representing the Jotun orcs. In theory, it could be seen as an envoy from an independent nation. Either way, the Imperial Consul is the one who has authority to deal with them, and any treaty brought before the [[Senate]] would need to be presented by them. The delegation however wish to speak first and foremost with Marchers, and especially to the Bregas. The current Imperial Consul is themselves an orc, which might give them some advantage in negotiating with a group of people who consider themselves to be Jotun, but it is up to the Imperial Consul how they wish to proceed.

	Regardless of exactly who they represent, magistrates would like to remind citizens that the delegation is protected as foreigners under the [[Amend_law_of_delegation_protection\|law]].		Regardless of exactly who they represent, magistrates would like to remind citizens that the delegation is protected as foreigners under the [[Amend_law_of_delegation_protection\|law]].

Twiggy at 11:05, 19 July 2025

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	After the Winter Solstice there was a flurry of activity related to some previous [[A mountain of vipers\|opportunities]] the Axou had made available to the Empire - and perhaps just in time. It's likely that if the work on these projects had not been completed before the Grand Ilarch's council to condemn the Tamazi bsuiness, the offers would have been withdrawn. For the moment, though there is some unhappiness among the Axou, they are sticking to their agreements. This means that the controversial (in Axos, not the Empire) [[Quaymaster_of_the_Elosian_Docks#Elosian_Docks\|Elosian Docks]] have been completed on the [[Redoubt]] coast, and the Senate has built a [[Merchant to Skoura\|Skouran trade enclave]] in the citadel of Kantor itself. Both have [[Imperial title\|Imperial titles]] associated which are due to the appointed during the Spring Equinox. It remains to be seen whether the current unhappiness among the Axou will effect them.		After the Winter Solstice there was a flurry of activity related to some previous [[A mountain of vipers\|opportunities]] the Axou had made available to the Empire - and perhaps just in time. It's likely that if the work on these projects had not been completed before the Grand Ilarch's council to condemn the Tamazi bsuiness, the offers would have been withdrawn. For the moment, though there is some unhappiness among the Axou, they are sticking to their agreements. This means that the controversial (in Axos, not the Empire) [[Quaymaster_of_the_Elosian_Docks#Elosian_Docks\|Elosian Docks]] have been completed on the [[Redoubt]] coast, and the Senate has built a [[Merchant to Skoura\|Skouran trade enclave]] in the citadel of Kantor itself. Both have [[Imperial title\|Imperial titles]] associated which are due to the appointed during the Spring Equinox. It remains to be seen whether the current unhappiness among the Axou will effect them.

	Work has also been completed on the ''House of Spirits'' - a [[A_mountain_of_vipers#A_Scholarly_Overture\|remote campus of the Halls of Maykop]] the Axou centre of knowledge and learning. Built in [[Casinea#Mareholm\|Mareholm]], in [[Casinea]], not far from the [[Casinea#The_Silent_Sentinel\|Silent Sentinel]], it provides a home-away-from-home for Axou students keen to study at the many centres of learning across the Empire. The first [[Bursar_of_the_House_of_Spirits\|Bursar of the House of Spirits]] is expected to be appointed during the Spring Equinox by those in [[Highguard]] who lead [[congregation\|congregations]]. Mistress Isephenia and her fellow academics seem remarkably sanguine about the recent business with the Tamazi, and the fact their liaison is effectively being appointed by ''pawns of the Creator''. The first students are expected to arrive next month, looking to enrol at the University of Holberg, [[Sarvos#Diora_University\|Diora University]], the [[Tassato#The_School_of_Epistemology\|School of Epistemology]], the [[~~Advisor_on_the_Vallorn#The_Great_Library_of_Hacynian\|~~Great Library of Hacynian]], the many places of learning scattered across Urizen, and of course the prestigious [[Necropolis#The_Litharge\|Litharge]] in [[Necropolis]].		Work has also been completed on the ''House of Spirits'' - a [[A_mountain_of_vipers#A_Scholarly_Overture\|remote campus of the Halls of Maykop]] the Axou centre of knowledge and learning. Built in [[Casinea#Mareholm\|Mareholm]], in [[Casinea]], not far from the [[Casinea#The_Silent_Sentinel\|Silent Sentinel]], it provides a home-away-from-home for Axou students keen to study at the many centres of learning across the Empire. The first [[Bursar_of_the_House_of_Spirits\|Bursar of the House of Spirits]] is expected to be appointed during the Spring Equinox by those in [[Highguard]] who lead [[congregation\|congregations]]. Mistress Isephenia and her fellow academics seem remarkably sanguine about the recent business with the Tamazi, and the fact their liaison is effectively being appointed by ''pawns of the Creator''. The first students are expected to arrive next month, looking to enrol at the University of Holberg, [[Sarvos#Diora_University\|Diora University]], the [[Tassato#The_School_of_Epistemology\|School of Epistemology]], the [[Great Library of Hacynian]], the many places of learning scattered across Urizen, and of course the prestigious [[Necropolis#The_Litharge\|Litharge]] in [[Necropolis]].

	Other outstanding opportunities have been withdrawn, however. In particular the opportunity to [[A_mountain_of_vipers#Trading_with_Issyk\|improve trade with the Chambers of Issyk]] has been withdrawn. This at least is probably not entirely due to the Tamazi business (the Axou had made it clear they were likely to look elsewhere if the offer was not taken up by the end of the Winter Solstice). Yet it is likely that the incident with the orcs ensured there would be no chance of receiving an extension.		Other outstanding opportunities have been withdrawn, however. In particular the opportunity to [[A_mountain_of_vipers#Trading_with_Issyk\|improve trade with the Chambers of Issyk]] has been withdrawn. This at least is probably not entirely due to the Tamazi business (the Axou had made it clear they were likely to look elsewhere if the offer was not taken up by the end of the Winter Solstice). Yet it is likely that the incident with the orcs ensured there would be no chance of receiving an extension.

Twiggy at 01:54, 18 July 2025

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	After the Winter Solstice there was a flurry of activity related to some previous [[A mountain of vipers\|opportunities]] the Axou had made available to the Empire - and perhaps just in time. It's likely that if the work on these projects had not been completed before the Grand Ilarch's council to condemn the Tamazi bsuiness, the offers would have been withdrawn. For the moment, though there is some unhappiness among the Axou, they are sticking to their agreements. This means that the controversial (in Axos, not the Empire) [[Quaymaster_of_the_Elosian_Docks#Elosian_Docks\|Elosian Docks]] have been completed on the [[Redoubt]] coast, and the Senate has built a [[Merchant to Skoura\|Skouran trade enclave]] in the citadel of Kantor itself. Both have [[Imperial title\|Imperial titles]] associated which are due to the appointed during the Spring Equinox. It remains to be seen whether the current unhappiness among the Axou will effect them.		After the Winter Solstice there was a flurry of activity related to some previous [[A mountain of vipers\|opportunities]] the Axou had made available to the Empire - and perhaps just in time. It's likely that if the work on these projects had not been completed before the Grand Ilarch's council to condemn the Tamazi bsuiness, the offers would have been withdrawn. For the moment, though there is some unhappiness among the Axou, they are sticking to their agreements. This means that the controversial (in Axos, not the Empire) [[Quaymaster_of_the_Elosian_Docks#Elosian_Docks\|Elosian Docks]] have been completed on the [[Redoubt]] coast, and the Senate has built a [[Merchant to Skoura\|Skouran trade enclave]] in the citadel of Kantor itself. Both have [[Imperial title\|Imperial titles]] associated which are due to the appointed during the Spring Equinox. It remains to be seen whether the current unhappiness among the Axou will effect them.

	Work has also been completed on the ''House of Spirits'' - a [[A_mountain_of_vipers#A_Scholarly_Overture\|remote campus of the Halls of Maykop]] the Axou centre of knowledge and learning. Built in [[Casinea#Mareholm\|Mareholm]], in [[Casinea]], not far from the [[Casinea#The_Silent_Sentinel\|Silent Sentinel]], it provides a home-away-from-home for Axou students keen to study at the many centres of learning across the Empire. The first [[Bursar_of_the_House_of_Spirits\|Bursar of the House of Spirits]] is expected to be appointed during the Spring Equinox by those in [[Highguard]] who lead [[congregation\|congregations]]. Mistress Isephenia and her fellow academics seem remarkably sanguine about the recent business with the Tamazi, and the fact their ~~liason~~ is effectively being appointed by ''pawns of the Creator''. The first students are expected to arrive next month, looking to enrol at the University of Holberg, [[Sarvos#Diora_University\|Diora University]], the [[Tassato#The_School_of_Epistemology\|School of Epistemology]], the [[Advisor_on_the_Vallorn#The_Great_Library_of_Hacynian\|Great Library of Hacynian]], the many places of learning scattered across Urizen, and of course the prestigious [[Necropolis#The_Litharge\|Litharge]] in [[Necropolis]].		Work has also been completed on the ''House of Spirits'' - a [[A_mountain_of_vipers#A_Scholarly_Overture\|remote campus of the Halls of Maykop]] the Axou centre of knowledge and learning. Built in [[Casinea#Mareholm\|Mareholm]], in [[Casinea]], not far from the [[Casinea#The_Silent_Sentinel\|Silent Sentinel]], it provides a home-away-from-home for Axou students keen to study at the many centres of learning across the Empire. The first [[Bursar_of_the_House_of_Spirits\|Bursar of the House of Spirits]] is expected to be appointed during the Spring Equinox by those in [[Highguard]] who lead [[congregation\|congregations]]. Mistress Isephenia and her fellow academics seem remarkably sanguine about the recent business with the Tamazi, and the fact their liaison is effectively being appointed by ''pawns of the Creator''. The first students are expected to arrive next month, looking to enrol at the University of Holberg, [[Sarvos#Diora_University\|Diora University]], the [[Tassato#The_School_of_Epistemology\|School of Epistemology]], the [[Advisor_on_the_Vallorn#The_Great_Library_of_Hacynian\|Great Library of Hacynian]], the many places of learning scattered across Urizen, and of course the prestigious [[Necropolis#The_Litharge\|Litharge]] in [[Necropolis]].

	Other outstanding opportunities have been withdrawn, however. In particular the opportunity to [[A_mountain_of_vipers#Trading_with_Issyk\|improve trade with the Chambers of Issyk]] has been withdrawn. This at least is probably not entirely due to the Tamazi business (the Axou had made it clear they were likely to look elsewhere if the offer was not taken up by the end of the Winter Solstice). Yet it is likely that the incident with the orcs ensured there would be no chance of receiving an extension.		Other outstanding opportunities have been withdrawn, however. In particular the opportunity to [[A_mountain_of_vipers#Trading_with_Issyk\|improve trade with the Chambers of Issyk]] has been withdrawn. This at least is probably not entirely due to the Tamazi business (the Axou had made it clear they were likely to look elsewhere if the offer was not taken up by the end of the Winter Solstice). Yet it is likely that the incident with the orcs ensured there would be no chance of receiving an extension.

Dre at 16:57, 29 December 2023

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	* '''The Imperial Senate and the Asavean Plenum have both applied [[Tariffs#Sanctions\|sanctions]] to each others' [[#Trade Summary\|trade]]'''		* '''The Imperial Senate and the Asavean Plenum have both applied [[Tariffs#Sanctions\|sanctions]] to each others' [[#Trade Summary\|trade]]'''
	* '''The [[Ambassador to Asavea]] is ''Ashborn Pakt'' of the [[Imperial Orcs]]'''		* '''The [[Ambassador to Asavea]] is ''Ashborn Pakt'' of the [[Imperial Orcs]]'''
	Relations with the Asavean Assembly remain barely cordial. There is a strong anti-Imperial faction in the Plenum, ~~lead~~ by the Tarquinius, Coriolani, and Ilotari families, which seems to have the backing of all the major temples. While the faction has been in the minority in the past few years, it is slowly gathering momentum. Representatives of the Heraclien and Ragnabe families - who support the [[Overseer_of_the_Cavabianca_Dock#Cavabianca_Dock\|Cavabianca Docks]] in [[Sarvos]] - are being pressured to cease trading with the Empire, and sell their stocks of [[white granite]] to other nations.		Relations with the Asavean Assembly remain barely cordial. There is a strong anti-Imperial faction in the Plenum, led by the Tarquinius, Coriolani, and Ilotari families, which seems to have the backing of all the major temples. While the faction has been in the minority in the past few years, it is slowly gathering momentum. Representatives of the Heraclien and Ragnabe families - who support the [[Overseer_of_the_Cavabianca_Dock#Cavabianca_Dock\|Cavabianca Docks]] in [[Sarvos]] - are being pressured to cease trading with the Empire, and sell their stocks of [[white granite]] to other nations.

	During the Winter Solstice there was reportedly a gathering in Nemoria of nations not included in the [[Ratify Liberty Pact\|Liberty Pact]]. As the Spring Equinox draws near there is little publicly known about the result of the meeting but there has been a notable decrease in Asavean traders visiting Imperial ports, and a notable increase in ships visiting the ports of the [[Bay_of_Catazar#The_Broken_Shore_and_Attar\|Broken Shore]], and the [[Iron Confederacy]] of all places.		During the Winter Solstice there was reportedly a gathering in Nemoria of nations not included in the [[Ratify Liberty Pact\|Liberty Pact]]. As the Spring Equinox draws near there is little publicly known about the result of the meeting but there has been a notable decrease in Asavean traders visiting Imperial ports, and a notable increase in ships visiting the ports of the [[Bay_of_Catazar#The_Broken_Shore_and_Attar\|Broken Shore]], and the [[Iron Confederacy]] of all places.

Hailmur at 14:26, 8 December 2023

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	* '''Imperial magistrates are investigating several groups of smugglers operating across the western border of the Brass Coast'''		* '''Imperial magistrates are investigating several groups of smugglers operating across the western border of the Brass Coast'''
	* '''There is an opportunity to assist the investigation by rescuing a missing magistrate'''		* '''There is an opportunity to assist the investigation by rescuing a missing magistrate'''
	Also during the Winter Solstice, the [[Imperial Senate]] made funds available to the Magistrates to [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#~~Request_magistrates_investigate_smuggling_in_the_Brass_Coast~~\|investigate reports of smuggling]] across the eastern borders of the Brass Coast. They intend to put a stop to the [[All_at_sea#Smugglers\|criminal alliance of Freeborn and Faraden merchants]] flouting the [[sanctions]] imposed on the western nation. Response has been a little mixed; while many welcome the investigation there are still those who believe ''any'' imposition of tariffs on trade is fundamentally unvirtuous, and that resisting by whatever means is the truly [[Courage\|Courageous]] and [[Prosperity\|Prosperous]] thing to do. Crucially, the Brass Coast National Assembly chose to remain silent on the matter - neither denouncing the smugglers nor endorsing their behaviour.		Also during the Winter Solstice, the [[Imperial Senate]] made funds available to the Magistrates to [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Request_magistrates_investigate_smuggling\|investigate reports of smuggling]] across the eastern borders of the Brass Coast. They intend to put a stop to the [[All_at_sea#Smugglers\|criminal alliance of Freeborn and Faraden merchants]] flouting the [[sanctions]] imposed on the western nation. Response has been a little mixed; while many welcome the investigation there are still those who believe ''any'' imposition of tariffs on trade is fundamentally unvirtuous, and that resisting by whatever means is the truly [[Courage\|Courageous]] and [[Prosperity\|Prosperous]] thing to do. Crucially, the Brass Coast National Assembly chose to remain silent on the matter - neither denouncing the smugglers nor endorsing their behaviour.

	As such the magistrate's investigation has been slow going, and has been made even more tricky by the presence of the Lasambrian Jotun in Kahraman. The magistrates do report that the Faraden merchants they have spoken to - including those travelling to and from the [[Upwold#Moonwater_Hall\|Moonwater Hall]] enclave in [[Upwold]] - are at best uncooperative and at worst downright obstructionist. This doesn't necessarily imply any particular level of ''guilt'' - the Faraden merchants seem broadly to be in agreement with the Freeborn who believe it is not the business of the government to take money from hard-working traders. But it is very frustrating.		As such the magistrate's investigation has been slow going, and has been made even more tricky by the presence of the Lasambrian Jotun in Kahraman. The magistrates do report that the Faraden merchants they have spoken to - including those travelling to and from the [[Upwold#Moonwater_Hall\|Moonwater Hall]] enclave in [[Upwold]] - are at best uncooperative and at worst downright obstructionist. This doesn't necessarily imply any particular level of ''guilt'' - the Faraden merchants seem broadly to be in agreement with the Freeborn who believe it is not the business of the government to take money from hard-working traders. But it is very frustrating.

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	* '''Imperial magistrates are investigating several groups of smugglers operating across the western border of the Brass Coast'''		* '''Imperial magistrates are investigating several groups of smugglers operating across the western border of the Brass Coast'''
	* '''There is an opportunity to assist the investigation by rescuing a missing magistrate'''		* '''There is an opportunity to assist the investigation by rescuing a missing magistrate'''
	Also during the Winter Solstice, the [[Imperial Senate]] made funds available to the Magistrates to [[Request_magistrates_investigate_smuggling_in_the_Brass_Coast\|investigate reports of smuggling]] across the eastern borders of the Brass Coast. They intend to put a stop to the [[All_at_sea#Smugglers\|criminal alliance of Freeborn and Faraden merchants]] flouting the [[sanctions]] imposed on the western nation. Response has been a little mixed; while many welcome the investigation there are still those who believe ''any'' imposition of tariffs on trade is fundamentally unvirtuous, and that resisting by whatever means is the truly [[Courage\|Courageous]] and [[Prosperity\|Prosperous]] thing to do. Crucially, the Brass Coast National Assembly chose to remain silent on the matter - neither denouncing the smugglers nor endorsing their behaviour.		Also during the Winter Solstice, the [[Imperial Senate]] made funds available to the Magistrates to [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Request_magistrates_investigate_smuggling_in_the_Brass_Coast\|investigate reports of smuggling]] across the eastern borders of the Brass Coast. They intend to put a stop to the [[All_at_sea#Smugglers\|criminal alliance of Freeborn and Faraden merchants]] flouting the [[sanctions]] imposed on the western nation. Response has been a little mixed; while many welcome the investigation there are still those who believe ''any'' imposition of tariffs on trade is fundamentally unvirtuous, and that resisting by whatever means is the truly [[Courage\|Courageous]] and [[Prosperity\|Prosperous]] thing to do. Crucially, the Brass Coast National Assembly chose to remain silent on the matter - neither denouncing the smugglers nor endorsing their behaviour.

	As such the magistrate's investigation has been slow going, and has been made even more tricky by the presence of the Lasambrian Jotun in Kahraman. The magistrates do report that the Faraden merchants they have spoken to - including those travelling to and from the [[Upwold#Moonwater_Hall\|Moonwater Hall]] enclave in [[Upwold]] - are at best uncooperative and at worst downright obstructionist. This doesn't necessarily imply any particular level of ''guilt'' - the Faraden merchants seem broadly to be in agreement with the Freeborn who believe it is not the business of the government to take money from hard-working traders. But it is very frustrating.		As such the magistrate's investigation has been slow going, and has been made even more tricky by the presence of the Lasambrian Jotun in Kahraman. The magistrates do report that the Faraden merchants they have spoken to - including those travelling to and from the [[Upwold#Moonwater_Hall\|Moonwater Hall]] enclave in [[Upwold]] - are at best uncooperative and at worst downright obstructionist. This doesn't necessarily imply any particular level of ''guilt'' - the Faraden merchants seem broadly to be in agreement with the Freeborn who believe it is not the business of the government to take money from hard-working traders. But it is very frustrating.

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:384YE Spring]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Trade Winds]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:384YE Spring]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Trade Winds]]
	<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Imperial Consul Fal.jpg\|align=left\|width=450\|caption=The [[Imperial Consul]] now has beautiful apartments, a private dock, and a much enlarged staff}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Imperial Consul Fal.jpg\|align=left\|width=450\|caption=The [[Imperial Consul]] now has beautiful apartments, a private dock, and a much enlarged staff}}</div>
			{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUKGU0PF_EI}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Empire is one of six great powers who wield influence over the known world. Two of those other nations, the [[Commonwealth]] and the [[Sumaah Republic]] are allied to the Empire via the [[Ratify Liberty Pact\|Liberty Pact]]. Two others - the [[Asavean Archipelago]] and the [[Principalities of Jarm]] are slaving nations, targeted with [[Tariffs#Sanctions\|sanctions]] by the Pact members. The last nation, the [[Sarcophan Delves]], neither uses slaves nor upholds the Liberty Pact, cherishing the freedom to trade where it wills.		The Empire is one of six great powers who wield influence over the known world. Two of those other nations, the [[Commonwealth]] and the [[Sumaah Republic]] are allied to the Empire via the [[Ratify Liberty Pact\|Liberty Pact]]. Two others - the [[Asavean Archipelago]] and the [[Principalities of Jarm]] are slaving nations, targeted with [[Tariffs#Sanctions\|sanctions]] by the Pact members. The last nation, the [[Sarcophan Delves]], neither uses slaves nor upholds the Liberty Pact, cherishing the freedom to trade where it wills.

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	After the Winter Solstice there was a flurry of activity related to some previous [[A mountain of vipers\|opportunities]] the Axou had made available to the Empire - and perhaps just in time. It's likely that if the work on these projects had not been completed before the Grand Ilarch's council to condemn the Tamazi bsuiness, the offers would have been withdrawn. For the moment, though there is some unhappiness among the Axou, they are sticking to their agreements. This means that the controversial (in Axos, not the Empire) [[Quaymaster_of_the_Elosian_Docks#Elosian_Docks\|Elosian Docks]] have been completed on the [[Redoubt]] coast, and the Senate has built a [[Merchant to Skoura\|Skouran trade enclave]] in the citadel of Kantor itself. Both have [[Imperial title\|Imperial titles]] associated which are due to the appointed during the Spring Equinox. It remains to be seen whether the current unhappiness among the Axou will effect them.		After the Winter Solstice there was a flurry of activity related to some previous [[A mountain of vipers\|opportunities]] the Axou had made available to the Empire - and perhaps just in time. It's likely that if the work on these projects had not been completed before the Grand Ilarch's council to condemn the Tamazi bsuiness, the offers would have been withdrawn. For the moment, though there is some unhappiness among the Axou, they are sticking to their agreements. This means that the controversial (in Axos, not the Empire) [[Quaymaster_of_the_Elosian_Docks#Elosian_Docks\|Elosian Docks]] have been completed on the [[Redoubt]] coast, and the Senate has built a [[Merchant to Skoura\|Skouran trade enclave]] in the citadel of Kantor itself. Both have [[Imperial title\|Imperial titles]] associated which are due to the appointed during the Spring Equinox. It remains to be seen whether the current unhappiness among the Axou will effect them.

	Work has also been completed on the ''House of Spirits'' - a [[A_mountain_of_vipers#A_Scholarly_Overture\|remote campus of the Halls of Maykop]] the Axou centre of knowledge and learning. Built in [[Casinea#Mareholm\|Mareholm]], in [[Casinea]], not far from the [[Casinea#The_Silent_Sentinel\|Silent Sentinel]], it provides a home-away-from-home for Axou students keen to study at the many centres of learning across the Empire. The first [[Bursar_of_the_House_of_Spirits\|Bursar of the House of Spirits]] is expected to be appointed during the Spring Equinox by those in [[Highguard]] who lead [[congregation\|congregations]]. Mistress Isephenia and her fellow academics seem remarkably sanguine about the recent business with the Tamazi, and the fact their liason is effectively being appointed by ''pawns of the Creator''. The first students are expected to arrive next month, looking to enrol at the University of Holberg, [[Sarvos#Diora_University\|Diora University]], the [[Tassato#The_School_of_Epistemology\|School of Epistemology]], the [[~~Great_Library_of_Hacynian~~\|Great Library of Hacynian]], the many places of learning scattered across Urizen, and of course the prestigious [[Necropolis#The_Litharge\|Litharge]] in [[Necropolis]].		Work has also been completed on the ''House of Spirits'' - a [[A_mountain_of_vipers#A_Scholarly_Overture\|remote campus of the Halls of Maykop]] the Axou centre of knowledge and learning. Built in [[Casinea#Mareholm\|Mareholm]], in [[Casinea]], not far from the [[Casinea#The_Silent_Sentinel\|Silent Sentinel]], it provides a home-away-from-home for Axou students keen to study at the many centres of learning across the Empire. The first [[Bursar_of_the_House_of_Spirits\|Bursar of the House of Spirits]] is expected to be appointed during the Spring Equinox by those in [[Highguard]] who lead [[congregation\|congregations]]. Mistress Isephenia and her fellow academics seem remarkably sanguine about the recent business with the Tamazi, and the fact their liason is effectively being appointed by ''pawns of the Creator''. The first students are expected to arrive next month, looking to enrol at the University of Holberg, [[Sarvos#Diora_University\|Diora University]], the [[Tassato#The_School_of_Epistemology\|School of Epistemology]], the [[Advisor_on_the_Vallorn#The_Great_Library_of_Hacynian\|Great Library of Hacynian]], the many places of learning scattered across Urizen, and of course the prestigious [[Necropolis#The_Litharge\|Litharge]] in [[Necropolis]].

	Other outstanding opportunities have been withdrawn, however. In particular the opportunity to [[A_mountain_of_vipers#Trading_with_Issyk\|improve trade with the Chambers of Issyk]] has been withdrawn. This at least is probably not entirely due to the Tamazi business (the Axou had made it clear they were likely to look elsewhere if the offer was not taken up by the end of the Winter Solstice). Yet it is likely that the incident with the orcs ensured there would be no chance of receiving an extension.		Other outstanding opportunities have been withdrawn, however. In particular the opportunity to [[A_mountain_of_vipers#Trading_with_Issyk\|improve trade with the Chambers of Issyk]] has been withdrawn. This at least is probably not entirely due to the Tamazi business (the Axou had made it clear they were likely to look elsewhere if the offer was not taken up by the end of the Winter Solstice). Yet it is likely that the incident with the orcs ensured there would be no chance of receiving an extension.

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Liberty Pact

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	* '''Delegates from Axos, Sumaah, and the Commonwealth are expected to attend'''		* '''Delegates from Axos, Sumaah, and the Commonwealth are expected to attend'''
	* '''The meeting is expected to take place at 16:00; the Commonwealth will chair'''		* '''The meeting is expected to take place at 16:00; the Commonwealth will chair'''
	The [[Ratify Liberty Pact\|Liberty ~~pact~~]] unites four nations in an economic, diplomatic, and trading pact dedicated to ending the practice of slavery in the Known World. Delegates from each of the three other signatory nations are expected to arrive in Anvil for a meeting over the Spring Equinox. The Imperial delegate will be '''Eska Crowspeaker''', the current [[Voice of Liberty]]. The Grand Ilarchs of [[Axos]] are sending ''Neoptolemus Lerophon of Kaban''; ''General Lothar von Stahlklinge'' will represent the [[Commonwealth]], and the [[Sumaah Republic]] delegate will be ''Ozomati''.		The [[Ratify Liberty Pact\|Liberty Pact]] unites four nations in an economic, diplomatic, and trading pact dedicated to ending the practice of slavery in the Known World. Delegates from each of the three other signatory nations are expected to arrive in Anvil for a meeting over the Spring Equinox. The Imperial delegate will be '''Eska Crowspeaker''', the current [[Voice of Liberty]]. The Grand Ilarchs of [[Axos]] are sending ''Neoptolemus Lerophon of Kaban''; ''General Lothar von Stahlklinge'' will represent the [[Commonwealth]], and the [[Sumaah Republic]] delegate will be ''Ozomati''.

	Although the [[Ambassador\|ambassadors]] to [[Ambassador to Axos\|Axos]], to [[Ambassador to the Commonwealth\|the Commonwealth]], and to [[Ambassador to the Sumaah Republic\|Sumaah]] may know more about the delegates - it's important to realise that the delegates are here for the Liberty Pact meeting. If they have any business with the ambassadors, they will be dealing with that separately. The representatives are not bringing large staffs of aides with them and it is unlikely that they will be interested in having a large number of Imperial citizens present for what is after all a gathering of ''delegates'' not ''diplomats''.		Although the [[Ambassador\|ambassadors]] to [[Ambassador to Axos\|Axos]], to [[Ambassador to the Commonwealth\|the Commonwealth]], and to [[Ambassador to the Sumaah Republic\|Sumaah]] may know more about the delegates - it's important to realise that the delegates are here for the Liberty Pact meeting. If they have any business with the ambassadors, they will be dealing with that separately. The representatives are not bringing large staffs of aides with them and it is unlikely that they will be interested in having a large number of Imperial citizens present for what is after all a gathering of ''delegates'' not ''diplomats''.

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	Closer to home, the Imperial Senate has [[Construct Lyceum Schloss\|given permission]] for the [[Large_but_far_away#Commonwealth\|Lyceum Schloss]] to be built on the Lyceum in Madruga. Within weeks of the Winter Solstice, a small fleet of Commonwealth vessels laden down with [[white granite]], [[weirwood]], and workers arrived in [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]] and with the assistance of a small escort from the Lyceum itself, set to work building a fortified manor house - a small castle really - on the eastern coast of the island. The first scholars and students are expected to take up residence shortly after the Spring Equinox - including a professor from the prestigious university of [[Commonwealth_ports#Volkavaar_.28Western_Commonwealth.29\|Volkavaar]].		Closer to home, the Imperial Senate has [[Construct Lyceum Schloss\|given permission]] for the [[Large_but_far_away#Commonwealth\|Lyceum Schloss]] to be built on the Lyceum in Madruga. Within weeks of the Winter Solstice, a small fleet of Commonwealth vessels laden down with [[white granite]], [[weirwood]], and workers arrived in [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]] and with the assistance of a small escort from the Lyceum itself, set to work building a fortified manor house - a small castle really - on the eastern coast of the island. The first scholars and students are expected to take up residence shortly after the Spring Equinox - including a professor from the prestigious university of [[Commonwealth_ports#Volkavaar_.28Western_Commonwealth.29\|Volkavaar]].

	The senate motion that permitted the building of the Schloss also meant [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|ceding]] the structure, which has raised a few eyebrows among some of the more conservative magicians at the Lyceum. However the assistance of the Commonwealth magicians will mean that the ability of the Lyceum to codify magical rituals that enchant armies (and in theory navies) has been improved, so most people pay their hand-wringing little heed. Furthermore, the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] has [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Commonwealth_Rituals\|accepted the Commonwealth offer]] to share some of their own rituals with Imperial magicians. The details are still being worked out - the body of lore used by the zauberer works a little differently to [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] it seems.		The senate motion that permitted the building of the Schloss also meant [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|ceding]] the structure, which has raised a few eyebrows among some of the more conservative magicians at the Lyceum. However the assistance of the Commonwealth magicians will mean that the ability of the Lyceum to codify magical rituals that enchant armies (and in theory navies) has been improved, so most people pay their hand-wringing little heed. Furthermore, the [[Conclave]] has [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Commonwealth_Rituals\|accepted the Commonwealth offer]] to share some of their own rituals with Imperial magicians. The details are still being worked out - the body of lore used by the zauberer works a little differently to [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] it seems.

	After a great deal of discussion, the magical masters of the University at Volkavaar extend the following offer to the Empire. They will provide four ritual texts to the Conclave; specifically to the [[Grandmaster\|Grandmasters]] of the orders. All they want to know is which Grandmasters should they provide these ritual texts to? The Conclave can use a [[declaration]] of [[Endowment]] to decide which orders will receive the rituals. The professors of Volkavaar will then coordinate with the various Commonwealth institutions to arrange rituals appropriate to the Orders in question to be delivered to those Grandmasters. Given the nature of this bequest, a single declaration of Endowment can be used to assign any or all of these four ritual gifts to any number of Orders.		After a great deal of discussion, the magical masters of the University at Volkavaar extend the following offer to the Empire. They will provide four ritual texts to the Conclave; specifically to the [[Grandmaster\|Grandmasters]] of the orders. All they want to know is which Grandmasters should they provide these ritual texts to? The Conclave can use a [[declaration]] of [[Endowment]] to decide which orders will receive the rituals. The professors of Volkavaar will then coordinate with the various Commonwealth institutions to arrange rituals appropriate to the Orders in question to be delivered to those Grandmasters. Given the nature of this bequest, a single declaration of Endowment can be used to assign any or all of these four ritual gifts to any number of Orders.

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	After the Winter Solstice there was a flurry of activity related to some previous [[A mountain of vipers\|opportunities]] the Axou had made available to the Empire - and perhaps just in time. It's likely that if the work on these projects had not been completed before the Grand Ilarch's council to condemn the Tamazi bsuiness, the offers would have been withdrawn. For the moment, though there is some unhappiness among the Axou, they are sticking to their agreements. This means that the controversial (in Axos, not the Empire) [[Quaymaster_of_the_Elosian_Docks#Elosian_Docks\|Elosian Docks]] have been completed on the [[Redoubt]] coast, and the Senate has built a [[Merchant to Skoura\|Skouran trade enclave]] in the citadel of Kantor itself. Both have [[Imperial title\|Imperial titles]] associated which are due to the appointed during the Spring Equinox. It remains to be seen whether the current unhappiness among the Axou will effect them.		After the Winter Solstice there was a flurry of activity related to some previous [[A mountain of vipers\|opportunities]] the Axou had made available to the Empire - and perhaps just in time. It's likely that if the work on these projects had not been completed before the Grand Ilarch's council to condemn the Tamazi bsuiness, the offers would have been withdrawn. For the moment, though there is some unhappiness among the Axou, they are sticking to their agreements. This means that the controversial (in Axos, not the Empire) [[Quaymaster_of_the_Elosian_Docks#Elosian_Docks\|Elosian Docks]] have been completed on the [[Redoubt]] coast, and the Senate has built a [[Merchant to Skoura\|Skouran trade enclave]] in the citadel of Kantor itself. Both have [[Imperial title\|Imperial titles]] associated which are due to the appointed during the Spring Equinox. It remains to be seen whether the current unhappiness among the Axou will effect them.

	Work has also been completed on the ''House of Spirits'' - a [[A_mountain_of_vipers#A_Scholarly_Overture\|remote campus of the Halls of Maykop]] the Axou centre of knowledge and learning. Built in [[Casinea#Mareholm\|Mareholm]], in [[Casinea]], not far from the [[Casinea#The_Silent_Sentinel\|Silent Sentinel]], it provides a home-away-from-home for Axou students keen to study at the many centres of learning across the Empire. The first [[Bursar_of_the_House_of_Spirits\|Bursar of the House of Spirits]] is expected to be appointed during the Spring Equinox by those in [[Highguard]] who lead [[congregation\|congregations]]. Mistress Isephenia and her fellow academics seem remarkably sanguine about the recent business with the Tamazi, and the fact their liaison is effectively being appointed by ''pawns of the Creator''. The first students are expected to arrive next month, looking to enrol at the University of Holberg, [[Sarvos#Diora_University\|Diora University]], the [[Tassato#The_School_of_Epistemology\|School of Epistemology]], the [[~~Advisor_on_the_Vallorn#The_Great_Library_of_Hacynian\|~~Great Library of Hacynian]], the many places of learning scattered across Urizen, and of course the prestigious [[Necropolis#The_Litharge\|Litharge]] in [[Necropolis]].		Work has also been completed on the ''House of Spirits'' - a [[A_mountain_of_vipers#A_Scholarly_Overture\|remote campus of the Halls of Maykop]] the Axou centre of knowledge and learning. Built in [[Casinea#Mareholm\|Mareholm]], in [[Casinea]], not far from the [[Casinea#The_Silent_Sentinel\|Silent Sentinel]], it provides a home-away-from-home for Axou students keen to study at the many centres of learning across the Empire. The first [[Bursar_of_the_House_of_Spirits\|Bursar of the House of Spirits]] is expected to be appointed during the Spring Equinox by those in [[Highguard]] who lead [[congregation\|congregations]]. Mistress Isephenia and her fellow academics seem remarkably sanguine about the recent business with the Tamazi, and the fact their liaison is effectively being appointed by ''pawns of the Creator''. The first students are expected to arrive next month, looking to enrol at the University of Holberg, [[Sarvos#Diora_University\|Diora University]], the [[Tassato#The_School_of_Epistemology\|School of Epistemology]], the [[Great Library of Hacynian]], the many places of learning scattered across Urizen, and of course the prestigious [[Necropolis#The_Litharge\|Litharge]] in [[Necropolis]].

	Other outstanding opportunities have been withdrawn, however. In particular the opportunity to [[A_mountain_of_vipers#Trading_with_Issyk\|improve trade with the Chambers of Issyk]] has been withdrawn. This at least is probably not entirely due to the Tamazi business (the Axou had made it clear they were likely to look elsewhere if the offer was not taken up by the end of the Winter Solstice). Yet it is likely that the incident with the orcs ensured there would be no chance of receiving an extension.		Other outstanding opportunities have been withdrawn, however. In particular the opportunity to [[A_mountain_of_vipers#Trading_with_Issyk\|improve trade with the Chambers of Issyk]] has been withdrawn. This at least is probably not entirely due to the Tamazi business (the Axou had made it clear they were likely to look elsewhere if the offer was not taken up by the end of the Winter Solstice). Yet it is likely that the incident with the orcs ensured there would be no chance of receiving an extension.

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	After the Winter Solstice there was a flurry of activity related to some previous [[A mountain of vipers\|opportunities]] the Axou had made available to the Empire - and perhaps just in time. It's likely that if the work on these projects had not been completed before the Grand Ilarch's council to condemn the Tamazi bsuiness, the offers would have been withdrawn. For the moment, though there is some unhappiness among the Axou, they are sticking to their agreements. This means that the controversial (in Axos, not the Empire) [[Quaymaster_of_the_Elosian_Docks#Elosian_Docks\|Elosian Docks]] have been completed on the [[Redoubt]] coast, and the Senate has built a [[Merchant to Skoura\|Skouran trade enclave]] in the citadel of Kantor itself. Both have [[Imperial title\|Imperial titles]] associated which are due to the appointed during the Spring Equinox. It remains to be seen whether the current unhappiness among the Axou will effect them.		After the Winter Solstice there was a flurry of activity related to some previous [[A mountain of vipers\|opportunities]] the Axou had made available to the Empire - and perhaps just in time. It's likely that if the work on these projects had not been completed before the Grand Ilarch's council to condemn the Tamazi bsuiness, the offers would have been withdrawn. For the moment, though there is some unhappiness among the Axou, they are sticking to their agreements. This means that the controversial (in Axos, not the Empire) [[Quaymaster_of_the_Elosian_Docks#Elosian_Docks\|Elosian Docks]] have been completed on the [[Redoubt]] coast, and the Senate has built a [[Merchant to Skoura\|Skouran trade enclave]] in the citadel of Kantor itself. Both have [[Imperial title\|Imperial titles]] associated which are due to the appointed during the Spring Equinox. It remains to be seen whether the current unhappiness among the Axou will effect them.

	Work has also been completed on the ''House of Spirits'' - a [[A_mountain_of_vipers#A_Scholarly_Overture\|remote campus of the Halls of Maykop]] the Axou centre of knowledge and learning. Built in [[Casinea#Mareholm\|Mareholm]], in [[Casinea]], not far from the [[Casinea#The_Silent_Sentinel\|Silent Sentinel]], it provides a home-away-from-home for Axou students keen to study at the many centres of learning across the Empire. The first [[Bursar_of_the_House_of_Spirits\|Bursar of the House of Spirits]] is expected to be appointed during the Spring Equinox by those in [[Highguard]] who lead [[congregation\|congregations]]. Mistress Isephenia and her fellow academics seem remarkably sanguine about the recent business with the Tamazi, and the fact their ~~liason~~ is effectively being appointed by ''pawns of the Creator''. The first students are expected to arrive next month, looking to enrol at the University of Holberg, [[Sarvos#Diora_University\|Diora University]], the [[Tassato#The_School_of_Epistemology\|School of Epistemology]], the [[Advisor_on_the_Vallorn#The_Great_Library_of_Hacynian\|Great Library of Hacynian]], the many places of learning scattered across Urizen, and of course the prestigious [[Necropolis#The_Litharge\|Litharge]] in [[Necropolis]].		Work has also been completed on the ''House of Spirits'' - a [[A_mountain_of_vipers#A_Scholarly_Overture\|remote campus of the Halls of Maykop]] the Axou centre of knowledge and learning. Built in [[Casinea#Mareholm\|Mareholm]], in [[Casinea]], not far from the [[Casinea#The_Silent_Sentinel\|Silent Sentinel]], it provides a home-away-from-home for Axou students keen to study at the many centres of learning across the Empire. The first [[Bursar_of_the_House_of_Spirits\|Bursar of the House of Spirits]] is expected to be appointed during the Spring Equinox by those in [[Highguard]] who lead [[congregation\|congregations]]. Mistress Isephenia and her fellow academics seem remarkably sanguine about the recent business with the Tamazi, and the fact their liaison is effectively being appointed by ''pawns of the Creator''. The first students are expected to arrive next month, looking to enrol at the University of Holberg, [[Sarvos#Diora_University\|Diora University]], the [[Tassato#The_School_of_Epistemology\|School of Epistemology]], the [[Advisor_on_the_Vallorn#The_Great_Library_of_Hacynian\|Great Library of Hacynian]], the many places of learning scattered across Urizen, and of course the prestigious [[Necropolis#The_Litharge\|Litharge]] in [[Necropolis]].

	Other outstanding opportunities have been withdrawn, however. In particular the opportunity to [[A_mountain_of_vipers#Trading_with_Issyk\|improve trade with the Chambers of Issyk]] has been withdrawn. This at least is probably not entirely due to the Tamazi business (the Axou had made it clear they were likely to look elsewhere if the offer was not taken up by the end of the Winter Solstice). Yet it is likely that the incident with the orcs ensured there would be no chance of receiving an extension.		Other outstanding opportunities have been withdrawn, however. In particular the opportunity to [[A_mountain_of_vipers#Trading_with_Issyk\|improve trade with the Chambers of Issyk]] has been withdrawn. This at least is probably not entirely due to the Tamazi business (the Axou had made it clear they were likely to look elsewhere if the offer was not taken up by the end of the Winter Solstice). Yet it is likely that the incident with the orcs ensured there would be no chance of receiving an extension.

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	After the Winter Solstice there was a flurry of activity related to some previous [[A mountain of vipers\|opportunities]] the Axou had made available to the Empire - and perhaps just in time. It's likely that if the work on these projects had not been completed before the Grand Ilarch's council to condemn the Tamazi bsuiness, the offers would have been withdrawn. For the moment, though there is some unhappiness among the Axou, they are sticking to their agreements. This means that the controversial (in Axos, not the Empire) [[Quaymaster_of_the_Elosian_Docks#Elosian_Docks\|Elosian Docks]] have been completed on the [[Redoubt]] coast, and the Senate has built a [[Merchant to Skoura\|Skouran trade enclave]] in the citadel of Kantor itself. Both have [[Imperial title\|Imperial titles]] associated which are due to the appointed during the Spring Equinox. It remains to be seen whether the current unhappiness among the Axou will effect them.		After the Winter Solstice there was a flurry of activity related to some previous [[A mountain of vipers\|opportunities]] the Axou had made available to the Empire - and perhaps just in time. It's likely that if the work on these projects had not been completed before the Grand Ilarch's council to condemn the Tamazi bsuiness, the offers would have been withdrawn. For the moment, though there is some unhappiness among the Axou, they are sticking to their agreements. This means that the controversial (in Axos, not the Empire) [[Quaymaster_of_the_Elosian_Docks#Elosian_Docks\|Elosian Docks]] have been completed on the [[Redoubt]] coast, and the Senate has built a [[Merchant to Skoura\|Skouran trade enclave]] in the citadel of Kantor itself. Both have [[Imperial title\|Imperial titles]] associated which are due to the appointed during the Spring Equinox. It remains to be seen whether the current unhappiness among the Axou will effect them.

	Work has also been completed on the ''House of Spirits'' - a [[A_mountain_of_vipers#A_Scholarly_Overture\|remote campus of the Halls of Maykop]] the Axou centre of knowledge and learning. Built in [[Casinea#Mareholm\|Mareholm]], in [[Casinea]], not far from the [[Casinea#The_Silent_Sentinel\|Silent Sentinel]], it provides a home-away-from-home for Axou students keen to study at the many centres of learning across the Empire. The first [[Bursar_of_the_House_of_Spirits\|Bursar of the House of Spirits]] is expected to be appointed during the Spring Equinox by those in [[Highguard]] who lead [[congregation\|congregations]]. Mistress Isephenia and her fellow academics seem remarkably sanguine about the recent business with the Tamazi, and the fact their liason is effectively being appointed by ''pawns of the Creator''. The first students are expected to arrive next month, looking to enrol at the University of Holberg, [[Sarvos#Diora_University\|Diora University]], the [[Tassato#The_School_of_Epistemology\|School of Epistemology]], the [[~~Great_Library_of_Hacynian~~\|Great Library of Hacynian]], the many places of learning scattered across Urizen, and of course the prestigious [[Necropolis#The_Litharge\|Litharge]] in [[Necropolis]].		Work has also been completed on the ''House of Spirits'' - a [[A_mountain_of_vipers#A_Scholarly_Overture\|remote campus of the Halls of Maykop]] the Axou centre of knowledge and learning. Built in [[Casinea#Mareholm\|Mareholm]], in [[Casinea]], not far from the [[Casinea#The_Silent_Sentinel\|Silent Sentinel]], it provides a home-away-from-home for Axou students keen to study at the many centres of learning across the Empire. The first [[Bursar_of_the_House_of_Spirits\|Bursar of the House of Spirits]] is expected to be appointed during the Spring Equinox by those in [[Highguard]] who lead [[congregation\|congregations]]. Mistress Isephenia and her fellow academics seem remarkably sanguine about the recent business with the Tamazi, and the fact their liason is effectively being appointed by ''pawns of the Creator''. The first students are expected to arrive next month, looking to enrol at the University of Holberg, [[Sarvos#Diora_University\|Diora University]], the [[Tassato#The_School_of_Epistemology\|School of Epistemology]], the [[Advisor_on_the_Vallorn#The_Great_Library_of_Hacynian\|Great Library of Hacynian]], the many places of learning scattered across Urizen, and of course the prestigious [[Necropolis#The_Litharge\|Litharge]] in [[Necropolis]].

	Other outstanding opportunities have been withdrawn, however. In particular the opportunity to [[A_mountain_of_vipers#Trading_with_Issyk\|improve trade with the Chambers of Issyk]] has been withdrawn. This at least is probably not entirely due to the Tamazi business (the Axou had made it clear they were likely to look elsewhere if the offer was not taken up by the end of the Winter Solstice). Yet it is likely that the incident with the orcs ensured there would be no chance of receiving an extension.		Other outstanding opportunities have been withdrawn, however. In particular the opportunity to [[A_mountain_of_vipers#Trading_with_Issyk\|improve trade with the Chambers of Issyk]] has been withdrawn. This at least is probably not entirely due to the Tamazi business (the Axou had made it clear they were likely to look elsewhere if the offer was not taken up by the end of the Winter Solstice). Yet it is likely that the incident with the orcs ensured there would be no chance of receiving an extension.