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Hailmur: /* Golden Bee Assayers Office */

2026-06-06T00:38:21Z

Golden Bee Assayers Office

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	One thing that rankles with the people of Delev, and indeed folk all over Varushka, is the role the [[Custodian of the Assayer's Guild\|Assayer's Guild]] of Temeschwar plays in the trade of Varushkan metals to the rest of the Empire. A lot of the metal trade still passes through Temeschwar, and the folk of Delev would prefer that trade to stay in Karov. As such, a group of metal-traders from Delev, and representatives of mining groups in various parts of Varushka, send a delegation to speak with Naomi.		One thing that rankles with the people of Delev, and indeed folk all over Varushka, is the role the [[Custodian of the Assayer's Guild\|Assayer's Guild]] of Temeschwar plays in the trade of Varushkan metals to the rest of the Empire. A lot of the metal trade still passes through Temeschwar, and the folk of Delev would prefer that trade to stay in Karov. As such, a group of metal-traders from Delev, and representatives of mining groups in various parts of Varushka, send a delegation to speak with Naomi.

	They propose setting up a Varushkan assayer's office in Delev, which they have tentatively proposed be called the ''Golden Bee Assayer's Office''. This would see Varushkan merchants and assayers dealing with Varushkan miners, and reduce the need for so many of them to trade via Temeschwar. Establishing the office would be a relatively straightforward [[~~ministry~~]] built in Delev. It would require 14 wains of mithril, and 42 crowns, and take three months to establish. The office would have a secure vault where exemplar weights and measures could be securely kept, as well as allowing for metal merchants to bank valuables there with a trustworthy staff.		They propose setting up a Varushkan assayer's office in Delev, which they have tentatively proposed be called the ''Golden Bee Assayer's Office''. This would see Varushkan merchants and assayers dealing with Varushkan miners, and reduce the need for so many of them to trade via Temeschwar. Establishing the office would be a relatively straightforward [[sinecure]] built in Delev. It would require 14 wains of mithril, and 42 crowns, and take three months to establish. The office would have a secure vault where exemplar weights and measures could be securely kept, as well as allowing for metal merchants to bank valuables there with a trustworthy staff.

	Creation of the ~~ministry~~ would create a title - ''Golden Bee Assayer'' - who would benefit from access to the ingots brought to the market. If the office is built and the Little Boyar's Welcome is ''also''' transformed into a citadel, this office would further fuel the growth of Delev as a city, and increase the taxation of the territory by another 2 Thrones each season.		Creation of the sinecure would create a title - ''Golden Bee Assayer'' - who would benefit from access to the ingots brought to the market. If the office is built and the Little Boyar's Welcome is ''also''' transformed into a citadel, this office would further fuel the growth of Delev as a city, and increase the taxation of the territory by another 2 Thrones each season.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Assembly_Varushkan.png\|align=right\|width=150}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Assembly_Varushkan.png\|align=right\|width=150}}
	===Beginning At Home===		===Beginning At Home===

Hailmur: /* Golden Bee Assayers Office */

2026-06-05T02:57:28Z

Golden Bee Assayers Office

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	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 14 mithril, 42 crowns</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 14 mithril, 42 crowns</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Time:''' 1 season</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Time:''' 1 season</td></tr>
			<tr><td>'''Availibility :''' Until the end of the Spring Equinox 388YE </td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effects:'''		<tr><td>'''Effects:'''
	* Creates the title of Golden Bee Assayer		* Creates the title of Golden Bee Assayer

Hailmur: /* A Great Market */

2026-06-05T02:57:19Z

A Great Market

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	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 50 white granite, 150 crowns</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 50 white granite, 150 crowns</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Time:''' 1 season</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Time:''' 1 season</td></tr>
			<tr><td>'''Availibility :''' Until the end of the Spring Equinox 388YE </td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effects:'''		<tr><td>'''Effects:'''
	* Raises the level of investment in businesses in Karov by one		* Raises the level of investment in businesses in Karov by one

Twiggy: /* Walls Against Wickedness */

2026-05-02T22:06:43Z

Walls Against Wickedness

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	A major work to enhance the wards on the ''Little Boyar's Welcome'' would help to protect the people of Delev against wolves, heralds, as well as invading barbarians. It would make the settlement a beacon of safety in Varushka. It would be an obvious place for those whose vales had been destroyed or otherwise lost to flee to - and not just those from Karov. The Little Boyar's Welcome already exists, what is needed now is a smaller piece of work to place mithril wards on the walls.		A major work to enhance the wards on the ''Little Boyar's Welcome'' would help to protect the people of Delev against wolves, heralds, as well as invading barbarians. It would make the settlement a beacon of safety in Varushka. It would be an obvious place for those whose vales had been destroyed or otherwise lost to flee to - and not just those from Karov. The Little Boyar's Welcome already exists, what is needed now is a smaller piece of work to place mithril wards on the walls.

	Naomi calculates it will require 20 wains of mithril, cost 60 crowns, and take three months. If the Little Boyar's Welcome is warded, it will cement Delev as a beacon of protection. Those with nowhere else to go, especially those whose homes were destroyed by the forces of ''[[Cold Sun\|Oblivion]]'', will move there and establish homes and businesses. This will add 6 ~~Thrones~~ each season to the taxation provided by Duzekani to the [[Imperial treasury]], which will go some way to offsetting the upkeep needed to maintain the fortification.		Naomi calculates it will require 20 wains of mithril, cost 60 crowns, and take three months. If the Little Boyar's Welcome is warded, it will cement Delev as a beacon of protection. Those with nowhere else to go, especially those whose homes were destroyed by the forces of ''[[Cold Sun\|Oblivion]]'', will move there and establish homes and businesses. This will add 6 thrones each season to the taxation provided by Duzekani to the [[Imperial treasury]], which will go some way to offsetting the upkeep needed to maintain the fortification.

	Nobody would be able to deny the prosperity of Delev, and it could soon rival the prominence and wealth of Temeschwar. Over the next few years Delev would grow in size and prominent, allowing it to quickly become a small city on par with [[Mitwold#Meade\|Meade]] or even [[Hahnmark#Kalpaheim\|Kalpaheim]]. It would protect the nearby [[Bargainer of the Iron Tower#The_Iron_Roundtower\|Iron Roundtower]], and the other significant structures in the region of Duzekani.		Nobody would be able to deny the prosperity of Delev, and it could soon rival the prominence and wealth of Temeschwar. Over the next few years Delev would grow in size and prominent, allowing it to quickly become a small city on par with [[Mitwold#Meade\|Meade]] or even [[Hahnmark#Kalpaheim\|Kalpaheim]]. It would protect the nearby [[Bargainer of the Iron Tower#The_Iron_Roundtower\|Iron Roundtower]], and the other significant structures in the region of Duzekani.

Dre at 12:52, 27 January 2026

2026-01-27T12:52:18Z

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	A major work to enhance the wards on the ''Little Boyar's Welcome'' would help to protect the people of Delev against wolves, heralds, as well as invading barbarians. It would make the settlement a beacon of safety in Varushka. It would be an obvious place for those whose vales had been destroyed or otherwise lost to flee to - and not just those from Karov. The Little Boyar's Welcome already exists, what is needed now is a smaller piece of work to place mithril wards on the walls.		A major work to enhance the wards on the ''Little Boyar's Welcome'' would help to protect the people of Delev against wolves, heralds, as well as invading barbarians. It would make the settlement a beacon of safety in Varushka. It would be an obvious place for those whose vales had been destroyed or otherwise lost to flee to - and not just those from Karov. The Little Boyar's Welcome already exists, what is needed now is a smaller piece of work to place mithril wards on the walls.

	Naomi calculates it will require 20 wains of mithril, ~~and~~ cost 60 ~~Crowns~~ and take three months. If the Little Boyar's Welcome is warded, it will cement Delev as a beacon of protection. Those with nowhere else to go, especially those whose homes were destroyed by the forces of ''[[Cold Sun\|Oblivion]]'', will move there and establish homes and businesses. This will add 6 Thrones each season to the taxation provided by Duzekani to the [[Imperial treasury]], which will go some way to offsetting the upkeep needed to maintain the fortification.		Naomi calculates it will require 20 wains of mithril, cost 60 crowns, and take three months. If the Little Boyar's Welcome is warded, it will cement Delev as a beacon of protection. Those with nowhere else to go, especially those whose homes were destroyed by the forces of ''[[Cold Sun\|Oblivion]]'', will move there and establish homes and businesses. This will add 6 Thrones each season to the taxation provided by Duzekani to the [[Imperial treasury]], which will go some way to offsetting the upkeep needed to maintain the fortification.

	Nobody would be able to deny the prosperity of Delev, and it could soon rival the prominence and wealth of Temeschwar. Over the next few years Delev would grow in size and prominent, allowing it to quickly become a small city on par with [[Mitwold#Meade\|Meade]] or even [[Hahnmark#Kalpaheim\|Kalpaheim]]. It would protect the nearby [[Bargainer of the Iron Tower#The_Iron_Roundtower\|Iron Roundtower]], and the other significant structures in the region of Duzekani.		Nobody would be able to deny the prosperity of Delev, and it could soon rival the prominence and wealth of Temeschwar. Over the next few years Delev would grow in size and prominent, allowing it to quickly become a small city on par with [[Mitwold#Meade\|Meade]] or even [[Hahnmark#Kalpaheim\|Kalpaheim]]. It would protect the nearby [[Bargainer of the Iron Tower#The_Iron_Roundtower\|Iron Roundtower]], and the other significant structures in the region of Duzekani.

Matt: /* A Great Market */

2026-01-27T12:51:58Z

A Great Market

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	* '''Completing the expansion of the market would require 50 wains of white granite, 150 crowns, and take three months'''		* '''Completing the expansion of the market would require 50 wains of white granite, 150 crowns, and take three months'''
	* '''It would increase investment in businesses in Karov by one rank, adding 36 rings each season to their production'''		* '''It would increase investment in businesses in Karov by one rank, adding 36 rings each season to their production'''
	* '''If the Little Boyar's Welcome were ~~improved~~, the market would ''also'' improve taxation from the territory by 4 thrones'''		* '''If the Little Boyar's Welcome were warded, the market would ''also'' improve taxation from the territory by 4 thrones'''
	Delev, like Temeschwar before it, is a town whose prosperity is based on trade. Thanks to the [[Northern trade network]], merchants from as far afield as [[Wintermark]] and [[Urizen]] make the long trek to Varushka. It's also common to see a [[Thule]] merchant here these days, trading crystal mana with Varushkan miners and farmers.		Delev, like Temeschwar before it, is a town whose prosperity is based on trade. Thanks to the [[Northern trade network]], merchants from as far afield as [[Wintermark]] and [[Urizen]] make the long trek to Varushka. It's also common to see a [[Thule]] merchant here these days, trading crystal mana with Varushkan miners and farmers.

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	If the Little Boyar's Welcome is also expanded as mentioned above, however, and Delev becomes a beacon of security, this will attract more settlers displaced by recent events, or who might be displaced in the future. The growth in prosperity will see further gains for the Imperial treasury, increasing taxation by an additional 4 Thrones each season.		If the Little Boyar's Welcome is also expanded as mentioned above, however, and Delev becomes a beacon of security, this will attract more settlers displaced by recent events, or who might be displaced in the future. The growth in prosperity will see further gains for the Imperial treasury, increasing taxation by an additional 4 Thrones each season.

	Finally, it will also expand the influence of the [[Boyar_of_the_Iron_Roads#Commission\|Boyar of the Iron Roads]]. At the moment the Boyar can establish new [[ministry\|ministries]] in Varushka. If the great market and the ~~citadel were both constructed~~, there would be a call for the Boyar to further improve the prosperity of the nation through the establishment of [[sinecure\|sinecures]] in territories connected by the Iron Roads. Once complete the Imperial Senate could use a senate motion to grant the Boyar of the Iron Roads the right to create a single sinecure (instead of a ministry) each season that would not count against the limited number of commissions the Senate can create		Finally, it will also expand the influence of the [[Boyar_of_the_Iron_Roads#Commission\|Boyar of the Iron Roads]]. At the moment the Boyar can establish new [[ministry\|ministries]] in Varushka. If the great market were constructed and the Little Boyar was warded, there would be a call for the Boyar to further improve the prosperity of the nation through the establishment of [[sinecure\|sinecures]] in territories connected by the Iron Roads. Once complete the Imperial Senate could use a senate motion to grant the Boyar of the Iron Roads the right to create a single sinecure (instead of a ministry) each season that would not count against the limited number of commissions the Senate can create

	==Golden Bee Assayers Office==		==Golden Bee Assayers Office==

Matt: /* A Welcoming Hearth */

2026-01-27T12:49:02Z

A Welcoming Hearth

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	According to Naomi, the citizens of Delev and the surrounding area see the new walls not only as a way to provide protection against the dark forces of Varushka, but also as a promise of prosperity to come. They do not, however, provide much opportunity for growth. The prognosticator brought several advisors with her, and spoke extensively to not only Varushkan citizens but those farther afield - especially people from the [[The greatest city in the world\|greatest city in the League]], [[Holberg]], which many see as an exemplar of what a true city should be. She proposes that one way to secure Delev's prosperity, and make it a beacon for Varushkans prepared to embrace city living, would be to reinforce the walls further, creating a second set of walls that would provide sufficient space of Delev to grow, and build up the current walls at the same time. If Delev has aspirations to challenge Temeschwar it could do worse than match the splendour of the northern League city's own defences.		According to Naomi, the citizens of Delev and the surrounding area see the new walls not only as a way to provide protection against the dark forces of Varushka, but also as a promise of prosperity to come. They do not, however, provide much opportunity for growth. The prognosticator brought several advisors with her, and spoke extensively to not only Varushkan citizens but those farther afield - especially people from the [[The greatest city in the world\|greatest city in the League]], [[Holberg]], which many see as an exemplar of what a true city should be. She proposes that one way to secure Delev's prosperity, and make it a beacon for Varushkans prepared to embrace city living, would be to reinforce the walls further, creating a second set of walls that would provide sufficient space of Delev to grow, and build up the current walls at the same time. If Delev has aspirations to challenge Temeschwar it could do worse than match the splendour of the northern League city's own defences.

	At the same time, though, Naomi stresses that the concern of many of the people of Delev is ''for'' Delev. Several of the community leaders are ~~''very'' interested by recent developments in far off [[Spiral]], and~~ the ~~discussion surrounding the creation of a [[citadel]]~~.		At the same time, though, Naomi stresses that the concern of many of the people of Delev is ''for'' Delev. Several of the community leaders are keen to see the existing fortification warded.

	===Walls Against Wickedness===		===Walls Against Wickedness===
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	<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''~~Strengthen~~ Delev's Defences'''</tr>		<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''Ward Delev's Defences'''</tr>
	<tr><td>'''Commission Type:''' ~~Citadel~~</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Commission Type:''' Fortification</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Location:''' Delev, Duzekani, Karov</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Location:''' Delev, Duzekani, Karov</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 20 mithril and 60 crowns</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 20 mithril and 60 crowns</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Time:''' 1 season</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Time:''' 1 season</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Upkeep:''' 10 thrones</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Upkeep:''' 10 thrones (Unchanged)</td></tr>
	<tr><td>'''Effects:'''		<tr><td>'''Effects:'''
	* ~~Converts~~ the ~~fortification at~~ Delev ~~into a citadel~~		* Wards the walls of Delev against the threats of dark powers in Varushka
	* Increases the taxation of Karov by 6 thrones a season		* Increases the taxation of Karov by 6 thrones a season
	</td></tr>		</td></tr>
	</table>		</table>
	</div>		</div>
	* '''Strengthening the defences of Delev ~~and converting them to a ''citadel''~~ would make Delev a symbol of security and safety'''		* '''Strengthening the defences of Delev would make Delev a symbol of security and safety'''
	* '''It will cost 20 wains of mithril and 60 crowns, and the work will take a season to complete'''		* '''It will cost 20 wains of mithril and 60 crowns, and the work will take a season to complete'''
	* '''The ~~citadel~~ would provide significant protection to Duzekani, ~~but would no longer~~ protect the whole of Karov'''		* '''The fortification would provide significant protection to Duzekani, and help to protect the whole of Karov'''
	* '''The initial burst of prosperity would increase the taxable income of Karov, helping defray the upkeep'''		* '''The initial burst of prosperity would increase the taxable income of Karov, helping defray the upkeep'''
	* '''It would cement Delev as a rival to Temeschwar'''		* '''It would cement Delev as a rival to Temeschwar'''
	Converting the ''Little Boyar's Welcome'' to a [[citadel]], dedicated to the protection of the people of Delev against wolves, heralds, and invading barbarians, would make the settlement a beacon of safety in Varushka. It would be an obvious place for those whose vales had been destroyed or otherwise lost to flee to - and not just those from Karov. It's not a cheap proposition, but the bulk of the work has already been done - the Little Boyar's Welcome already exists. Building on these defences is more a matter of providing superior arms and armour to the garrison, and reinforcing the gates so that they would endure anything a besieging army might try to throw at them.

	~~Naomi predicts it will require 20 wains~~ of ~~mithril~~, ~~and cost 60 Crowns~~. ~~The work~~ would ~~take three months. Once work was complete,~~ the ~~existing [[fortification]] would be converted into~~ a ~~[[citadel]]~~ of ~~the same strength~~. ~~This~~ would ~~mean, in addition~~ to ~~providing significant protection~~ to ~~Delev~~ and [[Karov~~#Duzekani\|Duzekani]] it would be extremely difficult to destroy (reducing all damage taken by the fortification 80%)~~. The ~~"drawback" would be that it would ''only~~'~~' protect Duzekani~~, ~~rather than having~~ a ~~further-reaching garrison that would offer a measure~~ of ~~protection~~ to the ~~entire territory~~.		A major work to enhance the wards on the ''Little Boyar's Welcome'' would help to protect the people of Delev against wolves, heralds, as well as invading barbarians. It would make the settlement a beacon of safety in Varushka. It would be an obvious place for those whose vales had been destroyed or otherwise lost to flee to - and not just those from Karov. The Little Boyar's Welcome already exists, what is needed now is a smaller piece of work to place mithril wards on the walls.

	If the Little Boyar's Welcome is ~~expanded~~, it will cement Delev as a beacon of protection. Those with nowhere else to go, especially those whose homes were destroyed by the forces of ''[[Cold Sun\|Oblivion]]'', will move there and establish homes and businesses. This will ~~be to~~ add 6 Thrones each season to the taxation provided by Duzekani to the [[Imperial treasury]], which will go some way to offsetting the upkeep needed to maintain the ~~new citadel~~.		Naomi calculates it will require 20 wains of mithril, and cost 60 Crowns and take three months. If the Little Boyar's Welcome is warded, it will cement Delev as a beacon of protection. Those with nowhere else to go, especially those whose homes were destroyed by the forces of ''[[Cold Sun\|Oblivion]]'', will move there and establish homes and businesses. This will add 6 Thrones each season to the taxation provided by Duzekani to the [[Imperial treasury]], which will go some way to offsetting the upkeep needed to maintain the fortification.

	Nobody would be able to deny the prosperity of Delev, and it could soon rival the prominence and wealth of Temeschwar. Over the next few years Delev would grow in size and prominent, allowing it to quickly become a small city on par with [[Mitwold#Meade\|Meade]] or even [[Hahnmark#Kalpaheim\|Kalpaheim]]. It would protect the nearby [[Bargainer of the Iron Tower#The_Iron_Roundtower\|Iron Roundtower]], and the other significant structures in the region of Duzekani.		Nobody would be able to deny the prosperity of Delev, and it could soon rival the prominence and wealth of Temeschwar. Over the next few years Delev would grow in size and prominent, allowing it to quickly become a small city on par with [[Mitwold#Meade\|Meade]] or even [[Hahnmark#Kalpaheim\|Kalpaheim]]. It would protect the nearby [[Bargainer of the Iron Tower#The_Iron_Roundtower\|Iron Roundtower]], and the other significant structures in the region of Duzekani.

	To concerns that this would leave other vales undefended, the community leaders of Delev shrug and suggest that those vales should look to their own defence rather then rely on others - or cultivate good relations with covens who can [[Forge the Wooden Fastness]] or call up a [[Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae]]. Callous, perhaps, but certainly not unexpected in the dangerous lands of the north.
	==A Great Market==		==A Great Market==
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Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Senate" to "[[Senate"

2026-01-15T15:09:38Z

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

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	<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=The Lone Pollinator.jpg\|align=left\|caption=For Varushkans, bees are a near universal symbol of prosperity, and the security that comes with it.\|width=500}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=The Lone Pollinator.jpg\|align=left\|caption=For Varushkans, bees are a near universal symbol of prosperity, and the security that comes with it.\|width=500}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	During the Winter Solstice, the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] commissioned [[Appraisal#Naomi_of_Virtue's_Rest\|Naomi of Virtue's Rest]] to undertake an [[appraisal]] into how the displaced people of [[Varushka]] might be encouraged to the city of [[Karov#Delev\|Delev]], to build up their prosperity, and to ensure their safety within the nation.		During the Winter Solstice, the [[Senate]] commissioned [[Appraisal#Naomi_of_Virtue's_Rest\|Naomi of Virtue's Rest]] to undertake an [[appraisal]] into how the displaced people of [[Varushka]] might be encouraged to the city of [[Karov#Delev\|Delev]], to build up their prosperity, and to ensure their safety within the nation.

	The [[Highguard\|Highborn]] prognosticator is the youngest of the lead scholars in the [[Appraisal#The_Prognosticators_Office\|office]] and looks, where possible, to find the most diplomatic possible solution. As well as several long meetings with representatives of the vales, and folk from [[Dawn]], [[the League]], and nations even further afield, Naomi also met with several [[Thule]] merchants. The latter, unfortunately, were reticent to commit to too much with the looming renegotiation of the peace treaty that has secured their trade with Varushka for the last five years. She also met with several prominent factions within the town itself including the [[Varushka groups#Karov Mercers' Compact\|Karov Mercer's Compact]] who are always eager to find ways to build Delev up so that it might rival the cities of the League, and the canny [[Varushka groups#Hearth and Honey Tea Shoppe\|Hearth and Honey Tea Shoppe]] who speaks for a number of groups concerned about the loss of bees from Duzekani.		The [[Highguard\|Highborn]] prognosticator is the youngest of the lead scholars in the [[Appraisal#The_Prognosticators_Office\|office]] and looks, where possible, to find the most diplomatic possible solution. As well as several long meetings with representatives of the vales, and folk from [[Dawn]], [[the League]], and nations even further afield, Naomi also met with several [[Thule]] merchants. The latter, unfortunately, were reticent to commit to too much with the looming renegotiation of the peace treaty that has secured their trade with Varushka for the last five years. She also met with several prominent factions within the town itself including the [[Varushka groups#Karov Mercers' Compact\|Karov Mercer's Compact]] who are always eager to find ways to build Delev up so that it might rival the cities of the League, and the canny [[Varushka groups#Hearth and Honey Tea Shoppe\|Hearth and Honey Tea Shoppe]] who speaks for a number of groups concerned about the loss of bees from Duzekani.

Twiggy at 01:05, 11 July 2025

2025-07-11T01:05:46Z

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	While [[Overseer of the Westward Road\|Delev market]] is effective, speaking to the merchants not only in the town itself but farther afield underlines the potential for building something larger here. Indeed, with the [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Levy_Tolls_on_Blood_Red_Roads\|changes]] to the [[Lorenzo%27s_Legacy#Blood_Red_Roads\|Blood Red Roads]] recently made by the Imperial Senate there is a potential loss of trade to Delev that may see fewer merchants coming to the settlement.		While [[Overseer of the Westward Road\|Delev market]] is effective, speaking to the merchants not only in the town itself but farther afield underlines the potential for building something larger here. Indeed, with the [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Levy_Tolls_on_Blood_Red_Roads\|changes]] to the [[Lorenzo%27s_Legacy#Blood_Red_Roads\|Blood Red Roads]] recently made by the Imperial Senate there is a potential loss of trade to Delev that may see fewer merchants coming to the settlement.

	Naomi presents plans for a ''Great Market at Delev'' that will secure trade between other nations and south-western Varushka. It is a straightforward [[great work]] that will add 36 rings each season to the production of every [[business]] in the territory. Furthermore, any Varushkan would be able to move to Karov and take a [[business]] resource for the next year without the usual 2 crown costs, and until the end of ~~387 YE~~ any business in Karov could be [[Business#Upgrades\|upgraded]] for one fewer wains of [[white granite]] than usual.		Naomi presents plans for a ''Great Market at Delev'' that will secure trade between other nations and south-western Varushka. It is a straightforward [[great work]] that will add 36 rings each season to the production of every [[business]] in the territory. Furthermore, any Varushkan would be able to move to Karov and take a [[business]] resource for the next year without the usual 2 crown costs, and until the end of 387YE any business in Karov could be [[Business#Upgrades\|upgraded]] for one fewer wains of [[white granite]] than usual.

	The Great Market will provide additional trade opportunities for the [[Bargainer of the Iron Tower]], and the [[Overseer of the Westward Road]] to trade. It will also provide options for [[Harbourmaster of the Semmerlak]] as prosperity spreads. This will add an additional rank to each of the main ministries overseen by these titles.		The Great Market will provide additional trade opportunities for the [[Bargainer of the Iron Tower]], and the [[Overseer of the Westward Road]] to trade. It will also provide options for [[Harbourmaster of the Semmerlak]] as prosperity spreads. This will add an additional rank to each of the main ministries overseen by these titles.

Kirkbride: /* Sweeter Honey */

2025-06-09T14:57:02Z

Sweeter Honey

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	Oksana Lyava Pinavora is not only motivated by economics. She and her supporters see the Hunt of Alderei the Fair being an Imperial asset as an affront to the people of Varushka - it is where one of the great criminals of their history was brought to brook. It is something that ''should'' be in Varushkan hands, and that would be best served by Varushkan tenders who can best understand the importance of its history. Varushka is arguably the largest nation in the Empire, and one of the wealthiest. Pride and [[Ambition]] both unite to demand that the Hunt be returned to them - that the wealth of Varushka should ''be'' Varushkan. For that matter, the [[Vale of the Sunless Depths]] brought more wealth into Imperial coffers, as an Imperial seat, rather than being given into the custody of the Varushkans even though it is literally beneath a town in Ossium - one could argue that this more than justifies the request for the Hunt.		Oksana Lyava Pinavora is not only motivated by economics. She and her supporters see the Hunt of Alderei the Fair being an Imperial asset as an affront to the people of Varushka - it is where one of the great criminals of their history was brought to brook. It is something that ''should'' be in Varushkan hands, and that would be best served by Varushkan tenders who can best understand the importance of its history. Varushka is arguably the largest nation in the Empire, and one of the wealthiest. Pride and [[Ambition]] both unite to demand that the Hunt be returned to them - that the wealth of Varushka should ''be'' Varushkan. For that matter, the [[Vale of the Sunless Depths]] brought more wealth into Imperial coffers, as an Imperial seat, rather than being given into the custody of the Varushkans even though it is literally beneath a town in Ossium - one could argue that this more than justifies the request for the Hunt.

	She also mentions a story that has likewise spread across Varushka - that when '''Aleksandr Zoravich Novosad''' and Karov's own '''Myshki Marishka Letuchaya''' presented the [[Senate motion\|motion]] to [[Raise Third Varushkan Army\|muster a new army]] they provided ''all'' the mithril and funds required in one box before the Senate even voted. Their action has proven quite inspirational, especially on top of previous calls for the Varushkans to be in control of their own prosperity.		She also mentions a story that has likewise spread across Varushka - that when '''Aleksandr Zoravich Novosad's''' proxy as senator for Karsk '''Desilav Sergeyevich Jesen''' and Karov's own '''Myshki Marishka Letuchaya''' presented the [[Senate motion\|motion]] to [[Raise Third Varushkan Army\|muster a new army]] they provided ''all'' the mithril and funds required in one box before the Senate even voted. Their action has proven quite inspirational, especially on top of previous calls for the Varushkans to be in control of their own prosperity.

	With that in mind Oksana urges the people of Varushka, especially the senators and merchant-boyars, to add their own funds to those offered by her and her allies. The power of relinquishment exists, and has been used. The question is not whether the Hunt of Alderei the Fair (and the Night Quarry) ''can'' be bought, it is simply a matter of ''how much they will cost''.		With that in mind Oksana urges the people of Varushka, especially the senators and merchant-boyars, to add their own funds to those offered by her and her allies. The power of relinquishment exists, and has been used. The question is not whether the Hunt of Alderei the Fair (and the Night Quarry) ''can'' be bought, it is simply a matter of ''how much they will cost''.
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	There are other rumblings as well. Ambition, Pride, even Wisdom perhaps, say that the two lost Bourse resources claimed by the Senate during the early years of the Empire should be in Varushkan hands. The [[Don't blame me\|inspiration]] of [[Ratibor of Temeschwar]], combined with comments from a few [[Urizen]] pilgrims here to visit the [[Guardian_of_the_Maze_of_Zoria#The_Maze_of_Zoria\|Maze of Zoria]], brings to mind the fiery threats of the [[sword scholar]] '''Clytemnestra'''. When the Urizen threatened to destroy the [[Citadel Guard]], people took notice. While there's no desire to see the Varushkan armies disband, a quote sometimes attributed to Ratibor has started doing the rounds - "''if you can destroy it, you control it''." Nobody is doing anything rash right now but, in theory at least, he Senate might be more inclined to restore the Hunt and the Quarry to their rightful owners if the alternative was losing them entirely. One to think about, perhaps.		There are other rumblings as well. Ambition, Pride, even Wisdom perhaps, say that the two lost Bourse resources claimed by the Senate during the early years of the Empire should be in Varushkan hands. The [[Don't blame me\|inspiration]] of [[Ratibor of Temeschwar]], combined with comments from a few [[Urizen]] pilgrims here to visit the [[Guardian_of_the_Maze_of_Zoria#The_Maze_of_Zoria\|Maze of Zoria]], brings to mind the fiery threats of the [[sword scholar]] '''Clytemnestra'''. When the Urizen threatened to destroy the [[Citadel Guard]], people took notice. While there's no desire to see the Varushkan armies disband, a quote sometimes attributed to Ratibor has started doing the rounds - "''if you can destroy it, you control it''." Nobody is doing anything rash right now but, in theory at least, he Senate might be more inclined to restore the Hunt and the Quarry to their rightful owners if the alternative was losing them entirely. One to think about, perhaps.
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	==The Bee Question==		==The Bee Question==
	* '''There are still no bees in Duzekani'''		* '''There are still no bees in Duzekani'''