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Hailmur: /* Trade Matters */

2026-09-07T12:05:17Z

Trade Matters

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	* '''Navarr fleets visiting Axos continue to experience suspicion		* '''Navarr fleets visiting Axos continue to experience suspicion
	* '''Blackened Key is no longer available from ~~Issyk~~		* '''Blackened Key is no longer available from Kantor
	[[Death_leaves_us_homesick#The_Navarr_Threat\|Worries about the Navarr]], and the likelihood that they are planning to unleash the [[vallorn]] in Axos, are fading. After the Autumn Equinox Navarr [[fleet\|ship captains]] visiting the ports of Axos will still encounter some suspicion (experience a -1 rank penalty to trade), but unless something dreadful happens in the meantime, things should be back to normal in time for the Winter Solstice.		[[Death_leaves_us_homesick#The_Navarr_Threat\|Worries about the Navarr]], and the likelihood that they are planning to unleash the [[vallorn]] in Axos, are fading. After the Autumn Equinox Navarr [[fleet\|ship captains]] visiting the ports of Axos will still encounter some suspicion (experience a -1 rank penalty to trade), but unless something dreadful happens in the meantime, things should be back to normal in time for the Winter Solstice.

	There is also news of some shifting priorities on the docks at ~~Issyk~~. Following the Autumn equinox, [[Trade_goods#Blackened_Key\|Blackened Key]] will no longer be available to Imperial fleet captains visiting that port; instead they will receive additional [[Trade_goods#Axou_Luxuries\|luxury goods]] (increasing the amount of money gained by a standard fleet from 24 to 36 rings). There's no indication as to why this change has taken place, but it seems to be an economic consideration rather than anything political.		There is also news of some shifting priorities on the docks at Kantor. Following the Autumn equinox, [[Trade_goods#Blackened_Key\|Blackened Key]] will no longer be available to Imperial fleet captains visiting that port; instead they will receive additional [[Trade_goods#Axou_Luxuries\|luxury goods]] (increasing the amount of money gained by a standard fleet from 24 to 36 rings). There's no indication as to why this change has taken place, but it seems to be an economic consideration rather than anything political.

	{{Sarcophan Links}}		{{Sarcophan Links}}
	{{Axos Links}}		{{Axos Links}}

Vsabo: /* Jakhalsmarkt */

2026-09-06T16:53:36Z

Jakhalsmarkt

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	Of course this was never meant to be a permanent arrangement. As mentioned during the Spring Equinox, access to the markets of the Jackal is a premium commodity, and continuing to benefit from the trade will require [[Chain_and_anchor#The_Business_of_Diplomacy\|some investment]] from the Empire if the opportunity is to continue. ''Annabel de Gouden'' took a chance that Imperial merchants would want the valuable goods the Jackal are offering, but those goods still need to be sourced and brought to market.		Of course this was never meant to be a permanent arrangement. As mentioned during the Spring Equinox, access to the markets of the Jackal is a premium commodity, and continuing to benefit from the trade will require [[Chain_and_anchor#The_Business_of_Diplomacy\|some investment]] from the Empire if the opportunity is to continue. ''Annabel de Gouden'' took a chance that Imperial merchants would want the valuable goods the Jackal are offering, but those goods still need to be sourced and brought to market.

	''Mistress de Gouden'' has assessed the situation and puts forward an offer. She and her people will continue to keep Jakhalsmarkt open to Imperial traders, and commit to ensuring there are valuable goods for them to buy - [[vis]] and ''star jewels''. Nothing needs to change in that regard. However, to secure sources for these goods for the next year will require an up-front investment of 70 ~~Thrones~~ from the Empire. She would prefer to receive that investment from the [[Senate\|Imperial Senate]], but is equally happy to do business with Ambassador Dino (although actually she'd ''really'' prefer to work with a group like the [[In_the_Court_of_Far_Horizons\|Court of Far Horizons]], with whom she imagines it would be possible to make a much better deal, but she understands politics do not always give one what one wants).		''Mistress de Gouden'' has assessed the situation and puts forward an offer. She and her people will continue to keep Jakhalsmarkt open to Imperial traders, and commit to ensuring there are valuable goods for them to buy - [[vis]] and ''star jewels''. Nothing needs to change in that regard. However, to secure sources for these goods for the next year will require an up-front investment of 70 thrones from the Empire. She would prefer to receive that investment from the [[Senate\|Imperial Senate]], but is equally happy to do business with Ambassador Dino (although actually she'd ''really'' prefer to work with a group like the [[In_the_Court_of_Far_Horizons\|Court of Far Horizons]], with whom she imagines it would be possible to make a much better deal, but she understands politics do not always give one what one wants).

	If the investment is forthcoming, the House of the Jackal will keep ''Jakhalsmarkt'' open for another year allowing Imperial fleet captains to visit and take advantage of the services on offer until the start of the Autumn Equinox 389YE. Without it, regretfully, access to the port will be lost as de Gouden will not be able to provide the volume of goods needed to make the arrangement profitable. One matter to bear in mind however is that ''de Gouden'' operates a no-refunds policy; if the Senate interferes in trade with the Jakhalsmarkt, the Empire will simply lose out.		If the investment is forthcoming, the House of the Jackal will keep ''Jakhalsmarkt'' open for another year allowing Imperial fleet captains to visit and take advantage of the services on offer until the start of the Autumn Equinox 389YE. Without it, regretfully, access to the port will be lost as de Gouden will not be able to provide the volume of goods needed to make the arrangement profitable. One matter to bear in mind however is that ''de Gouden'' operates a no-refunds policy; if the Senate interferes in trade with the Jakhalsmarkt, the Empire will simply lose out.

GuiltyConscience: /* Trade Matters */

2026-09-06T16:43:41Z

Trade Matters

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	* '''Navarr fleets visiting Axos continue to experience suspicion		* '''Navarr fleets visiting Axos continue to experience suspicion
	* '''Blackened Key is no longer available from Issyk		* '''Blackened Key is no longer available from Issyk
	[[Death_leaves_us_homesick#The_Navarr_Threat\|Worries about the Navarr]], and the likelihood that they are planning to unleash the [[vallorn]] in Axos, are fading. After the Autumn Equinox Navarr [[fleet\|ship captains]] visiting the ports of Axos will still encounter some suspicion (experience a -1 rank penalty to trade), but unless something dreadful happens in the meantime, ~~thing~~ should be back to normal in time for the Winter Solstice.		[[Death_leaves_us_homesick#The_Navarr_Threat\|Worries about the Navarr]], and the likelihood that they are planning to unleash the [[vallorn]] in Axos, are fading. After the Autumn Equinox Navarr [[fleet\|ship captains]] visiting the ports of Axos will still encounter some suspicion (experience a -1 rank penalty to trade), but unless something dreadful happens in the meantime, things should be back to normal in time for the Winter Solstice.

	There is also news of some shifting priorities on the docks at Issyk. Following the Autumn equinox, [[Trade_goods#Blackened_Key\|Blackened Key]] will no longer be available to Imperial fleet captains visiting that port; instead they will receive additional [[Trade_goods#Axou_Luxuries\|luxury goods]] (increasing the amount of money gained by a standard fleet from 24 to 36 rings). There's no indication as to why this change has taken place, but it seems to be an economic consideration rather than anything political.		There is also news of some shifting priorities on the docks at Issyk. Following the Autumn equinox, [[Trade_goods#Blackened_Key\|Blackened Key]] will no longer be available to Imperial fleet captains visiting that port; instead they will receive additional [[Trade_goods#Axou_Luxuries\|luxury goods]] (increasing the amount of money gained by a standard fleet from 24 to 36 rings). There's no indication as to why this change has taken place, but it seems to be an economic consideration rather than anything political.

GuiltyConscience: /* Trade Matters */

2026-09-06T16:43:10Z

Trade Matters

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	* '''Navarr fleets visiting Axos continue to experience suspicion		* '''Navarr fleets visiting Axos continue to experience suspicion
	* '''~~Blacked~~ Key is no longer available from Issyk		* '''Blackened Key is no longer available from Issyk
	[[Death_leaves_us_homesick#The_Navarr_Threat\|Worries about the Navarr]], and the likelihood that they are planning to unleash the [[vallorn]] in Axos, are fading. After the Autumn Equinox Navarr [[fleet\|ship captains]] visiting the ports of Axos will still encounter some suspicion (experience a -1 rank penalty to trade), but unless something dreadful happens in the meantime, thing should be back to normal in time for the Winter Solstice.		[[Death_leaves_us_homesick#The_Navarr_Threat\|Worries about the Navarr]], and the likelihood that they are planning to unleash the [[vallorn]] in Axos, are fading. After the Autumn Equinox Navarr [[fleet\|ship captains]] visiting the ports of Axos will still encounter some suspicion (experience a -1 rank penalty to trade), but unless something dreadful happens in the meantime, thing should be back to normal in time for the Winter Solstice.

GuiltyConscience: /* Axos */

2026-09-06T16:41:07Z

Axos

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	Axos is enjoying a period of prosperity and even growth following the [[Victory_and_unity#Times_Change\|upheaval]] prompted by the ambitious ''Grand Ilarch Kyther''. A formal Grand Council guides the nation, and the [[A_better_future#Unified_Convocation\|Unified Convocation]] works to bring Axos' disparate religious [[Bands#Sects\|sects]] together under one roof. Imperial relations with the [[Axos\|Citadels of Axos]] remain steady. [[Synod]] efforts during the [[It_never_happened#Solokha\|reclamation of Solokha]], and the loose alliance with the Empire in [[Sarangrave]], continue to bear dividends.		Axos is enjoying a period of prosperity and even growth following the [[Victory_and_unity#Times_Change\|upheaval]] prompted by the ambitious ''Grand Ilarch Kyther''. A formal Grand Council guides the nation, and the [[A_better_future#Unified_Convocation\|Unified Convocation]] works to bring Axos' disparate religious [[Bands#Sects\|sects]] together under one roof. Imperial relations with the [[Axos\|Citadels of Axos]] remain steady. [[Synod]] efforts during the [[It_never_happened#Solokha\|reclamation of Solokha]], and the loose alliance with the Empire in [[Sarangrave]], continue to bear dividends.

	It would be dangerous to take these kinds of thing for granted however. Axos remains sensitive to anything it sees as a threat to its sovereignty, and relations could sour again very easily. There are a number of potential cracks in the relationship with the Axou. The [[Liberty Pact]] (which Axos relies on to cement its status on the world stage) continues to fracture. The exaltation of the disgraced former Ambassador Fintan, traitor and heretic, offends those who found his crimes unforgivable. The Unified Convocation continues to bring together priests whose entire religion paints the Empire as footsoldiers of the hated Creator. There is still fear that the Empire plans to doom the entire nation by rousing the [[vallorn]] of [[Axos#Axou_Territories\|~~VIsokumo~~]]. But for now at least, things appear to be going well between the two nations. Mostly.		It would be dangerous to take these kinds of thing for granted however. Axos remains sensitive to anything it sees as a threat to its sovereignty, and relations could sour again very easily. There are a number of potential cracks in the relationship with the Axou. The [[Liberty Pact]] (which Axos relies on to cement its status on the world stage) continues to fracture. The exaltation of the disgraced former Ambassador Fintan, traitor and heretic, offends those who found his crimes unforgivable. The Unified Convocation continues to bring together priests whose entire religion paints the Empire as footsoldiers of the hated Creator. There is still fear that the Empire plans to doom the entire nation by rousing the [[vallorn]] of [[Axos#Axou_Territories\|Visokuma]]. But for now at least, things appear to be going well between the two nations. Mostly.
	{{Diplomacy\|nation=[[Axos]]\|status=Foreigner\|port=[[Foreign_ports#Towers_of_Kantor\|Towers of Kantor]] and [[Foreign_ports#Chambers_of_Issyk\|Chambers of Issyk]]\|ambassador='Shacklebreaker' Thanmir Hrafnar of [[Wintermark]]\|counterpart=[[Ambassador_to_Axos#Axou_Ambassador\|Ilarch Kario Skopos of Solokha]]}}		{{Diplomacy\|nation=[[Axos]]\|status=Foreigner\|port=[[Foreign_ports#Towers_of_Kantor\|Towers of Kantor]] and [[Foreign_ports#Chambers_of_Issyk\|Chambers of Issyk]]\|ambassador='Shacklebreaker' Thanmir Hrafnar of [[Wintermark]]\|counterpart=[[Ambassador_to_Axos#Axou_Ambassador\|Ilarch Kario Skopos of Solokha]]}}
	===Thornfen===		===Thornfen===

GuiltyConscience: /* Questions of Virtue */

2026-09-06T16:37:42Z

Questions of Virtue

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	If the Imperial Apothecaries Guild confirms this, and ''endorses'' the ''Zuredruiven'' vintners, the Sarcophan will show their appreciation by providing them with a [[Potion#Herbal\|herbal]] detailing the potion recipes, and discuss the opportunity for the [[Imperial Sodality]] to acquire draaikolkbloem for its members.		If the Imperial Apothecaries Guild confirms this, and ''endorses'' the ''Zuredruiven'' vintners, the Sarcophan will show their appreciation by providing them with a [[Potion#Herbal\|herbal]] detailing the potion recipes, and discuss the opportunity for the [[Imperial Sodality]] to acquire draaikolkbloem for its members.

	If the Guild declares draaikolkbloem and the potions brewed from it to be ''safe'', but doesn't endorse the vintners, it will have no impact either way. They will not receive the herbal, but the ''Zuredruiven'' will still be satisfied and remain enthusiastic about dealing with the Empire. Hahnmark herb gardens will continue to have the option to produce ~~draikolkbloem~~.		If the Guild declares draaikolkbloem and the potions brewed from it to be ''safe'', but doesn't endorse the vintners, it will have no impact either way. They will not receive the herbal, but the ''Zuredruiven'' will still be satisfied and remain enthusiastic about dealing with the Empire. Hahnmark herb gardens will continue to have the option to produce draaikolkbloem.

	If the Apothecaries Guild gives a ''neutral'' response, then there will be no herbal but Winterfolk apothecaries and herb garden owners will treat the drug cautiously. It will not impact the ability for Hahnmark herb gardens to produce draaikolkbloem, and while the vintners will likely lose interest in dealing with the Guild they will continue to work with the people of Wintermark.		If the Apothecaries Guild gives a ''neutral'' response, then there will be no herbal but Winterfolk apothecaries and herb garden owners will treat the drug cautiously. It will not impact the ability for Hahnmark herb gardens to produce draaikolkbloem, and while the vintners will likely lose interest in dealing with the Guild they will continue to work with the people of Wintermark.

GuiltyConscience: /* Questions of Virtue */

2026-09-06T16:37:31Z

Questions of Virtue

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	If the Imperial Apothecaries Guild confirms this, and ''endorses'' the ''Zuredruiven'' vintners, the Sarcophan will show their appreciation by providing them with a [[Potion#Herbal\|herbal]] detailing the potion recipes, and discuss the opportunity for the [[Imperial Sodality]] to acquire draaikolkbloem for its members.		If the Imperial Apothecaries Guild confirms this, and ''endorses'' the ''Zuredruiven'' vintners, the Sarcophan will show their appreciation by providing them with a [[Potion#Herbal\|herbal]] detailing the potion recipes, and discuss the opportunity for the [[Imperial Sodality]] to acquire draaikolkbloem for its members.

	If the Guild declares ~~draikolkbloem~~ and the potions brewed from it to be ''safe'', but doesn't endorse the ~~vitners~~, it will have no impact either way. They will not receive the herbal, but the ''Zuredruiven'' will still be satisfied and remain enthusiastic about dealing with the Empire. Hahnmark herb gardens will continue to have the option to produce draikolkbloem.		If the Guild declares draaikolkbloem and the potions brewed from it to be ''safe'', but doesn't endorse the vintners, it will have no impact either way. They will not receive the herbal, but the ''Zuredruiven'' will still be satisfied and remain enthusiastic about dealing with the Empire. Hahnmark herb gardens will continue to have the option to produce draikolkbloem.

	If the Apothecaries Guild gives a ''neutral'' response, then there will be no herbal but Winterfolk apothecaries and herb garden owners will treat the drug cautiously. It will not impact the ability for Hahnmark herb gardens to produce ~~draikolkbloem~~, and while the ~~vitners~~ will likely lose interest in dealing with the Guild they will continue to work with the people of Wintermark.		If the Apothecaries Guild gives a ''neutral'' response, then there will be no herbal but Winterfolk apothecaries and herb garden owners will treat the drug cautiously. It will not impact the ability for Hahnmark herb gardens to produce draaikolkbloem, and while the vintners will likely lose interest in dealing with the Guild they will continue to work with the people of Wintermark.

	If the Apothecaries Guild declares ~~draikolkbloem~~ ''unsafe'', then the ''Zuredruiven'' will be annoyed. They'll withdraw from the Empire, and look elsewhere for opportunities to cultivate the drug. The option to plant draaikolkbloem will be lost.		If the Apothecaries Guild declares draaikolkbloem ''unsafe'', then the ''Zuredruiven'' will be annoyed. They'll withdraw from the Empire, and look elsewhere for opportunities to cultivate the drug. The option to plant draaikolkbloem will be lost.

	Obviously with multiple substances under discussion its impossible to offer advice on every permutation of what the Apothecaries Guild might say, but these responses should be enough to provide some guidance at least. Presumably any Wintermark apothecary with an opinion on ''draaikolkbloem'' and its preparations will work with the Imperial sodality to provide samples of the herb and the potions.		Obviously with multiple substances under discussion its impossible to offer advice on every permutation of what the Apothecaries Guild might say, but these responses should be enough to provide some guidance at least. Presumably any Wintermark apothecary with an opinion on ''draaikolkbloem'' and its preparations will work with the Imperial sodality to provide samples of the herb and the potions.

Dre at 16:36, 6 September 2026

2026-09-06T16:36:46Z

GuiltyConscience: /* Draaikolkbloem */

2026-09-06T16:34:07Z

Draaikolkbloem

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	While Hahnmark has ended their association with the Kraft brothers, the ''Zuredruiven'' vintners remain interested in working with Hahnmark's herbalists to cultivate ''draaikolkbloem'', a fragile herb that also requires a cool alpine climate. As [[Petals_in_the_snow#The_Vintners_Option\|mentioned]] recently, they have "cracked the puzzle of cultivating ''draaikolkbloem'' on a large scale". The opportunity to [[Petals_in_the_snow#The_Vintners_Option\|build the Zuredruiven Benefice]] is still available (and will be until the end of the Winter Solstice 388YE, or until a different [[great work]] supporting [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] is built in Hahnmark).		While Hahnmark has ended their association with the Kraft brothers, the ''Zuredruiven'' vintners remain interested in working with Hahnmark's herbalists to cultivate ''draaikolkbloem'', a fragile herb that also requires a cool alpine climate. As [[Petals_in_the_snow#The_Vintners_Option\|mentioned]] recently, they have "cracked the puzzle of cultivating ''draaikolkbloem'' on a large scale". The opportunity to [[Petals_in_the_snow#The_Vintners_Option\|build the Zuredruiven Benefice]] is still available (and will be until the end of the Winter Solstice 388YE, or until a different [[great work]] supporting [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] is built in Hahnmark).

	With the Kraft brothers out of the picture, ~~they~~ vintners have cheerfully shared their techniques for cultivating the sensitive plant with anyone in Hahnmark who is interested in learning how to do so. They're also making seeds available, although the crops they yield seem to be sterile meaning that continued cultivation of ''draaikolkbloem'' is dependent on continued good relations with the vintners.		With the Kraft brothers out of the picture, the vintners have cheerfully shared their techniques for cultivating the sensitive plant with anyone in Hahnmark who is interested in learning how to do so. They're also making seeds available, although the crops they yield seem to be sterile meaning that continued cultivation of ''draaikolkbloem'' is dependent on continued good relations with the vintners.

	The vintners themselves are keen to continue their good relations with the people of Hahnmark. With that in mind, they have made a point of gifting a dose of prepared draaikolkbloem to everyone they can find with a herb garden in the alpine territory. ('''OOC Note:''' Every herb garden owner in Hahnmark who has booked for the Autumn Equinox will receive a dose of draaikolkbloem. If your character would not have accepted the gift of the Sarcophan herbalists, you can hand it back in to GOD when you pick up your pack.)		The vintners themselves are keen to continue their good relations with the people of Hahnmark. With that in mind, they have made a point of gifting a dose of prepared draaikolkbloem to everyone they can find with a herb garden in the alpine territory. ('''OOC Note:''' Every herb garden owner in Hahnmark who has booked for the Autumn Equinox will receive a dose of draaikolkbloem. If your character would not have accepted the gift of the Sarcophan herbalists, you can hand it back in to GOD when you pick up your pack.)

GuiltyConscience: /* Draaikolkbloem */

2026-09-06T16:33:44Z

Draaikolkbloem

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	While Hahnmark has ended their association with the Kraft brothers, the ''Zuredruiven'' vintners remain interested in working with Hahnmark's herbalists to cultivate ''draaikolkbloem'', a fragile herb that also requires a cool alpine climate. As [[Petals_in_the_snow#The_Vintners_Option\|mentioned]] recently, they have "cracked the puzzle of cultivating ''draaikolkbloem'' on a large scale". The opportunity to [[Petals_in_the_snow#The_Vintners_Option\|build the Zuredruiven Benefice]] is still available (and will be until the end of the Winter Solstice 388YE, or until a different [[great work]] supporting [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] is built in Hahnmark).		While Hahnmark has ended their association with the Kraft brothers, the ''Zuredruiven'' vintners remain interested in working with Hahnmark's herbalists to cultivate ''draaikolkbloem'', a fragile herb that also requires a cool alpine climate. As [[Petals_in_the_snow#The_Vintners_Option\|mentioned]] recently, they have "cracked the puzzle of cultivating ''draaikolkbloem'' on a large scale". The opportunity to [[Petals_in_the_snow#The_Vintners_Option\|build the Zuredruiven Benefice]] is still available (and will be until the end of the Winter Solstice 388YE, or until a different [[great work]] supporting [[herb garden\|herb gardens]] is built in Hahnmark).

	With the Kraft brothers out of the picture, they vintners have cheerfully shared their techniques for cultivating the sensitive plant with anyone in Hahnmark who is interested in learning how to do so. They're also making seeds available, although the crops they yield seem to be sterile meaning that continued cultivation of ''draaikolkbloem'' is ~~dependant~~ on continued good relations with the vintners.		With the Kraft brothers out of the picture, they vintners have cheerfully shared their techniques for cultivating the sensitive plant with anyone in Hahnmark who is interested in learning how to do so. They're also making seeds available, although the crops they yield seem to be sterile meaning that continued cultivation of ''draaikolkbloem'' is dependent on continued good relations with the vintners.

	The vintners themselves are keen to continue their good relations with the people of Hahnmark. With that in mind, they have made a point of gifting a dose of prepared draaikolkbloem to everyone they can find with a herb garden in the alpine territory. ('''OOC Note:''' Every herb garden owner in Hahnmark who has booked for the Autumn Equinox will receive a dose of draaikolkbloem. If your character would not have accepted the gift of the Sarcophan herbalists, you can hand it back in to GOD when you pick up your pack.)		The vintners themselves are keen to continue their good relations with the people of Hahnmark. With that in mind, they have made a point of gifting a dose of prepared draaikolkbloem to everyone they can find with a herb garden in the alpine territory. ('''OOC Note:''' Every herb garden owner in Hahnmark who has booked for the Autumn Equinox will receive a dose of draaikolkbloem. If your character would not have accepted the gift of the Sarcophan herbalists, you can hand it back in to GOD when you pick up your pack.)
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	As part of the arrangement, the ''Zuredruiven'' vintners claim a portion of every crop of ''draaikolkbloem'' for themselves. As well as using it to create herbal preparations, they use it extensively in the brewing of a particularly sought after wine back in the Delves. As far as they are concerned, this arrangement with the Winterfolk has the potential to make everyone rich.		As part of the arrangement, the ''Zuredruiven'' vintners claim a portion of every crop of ''draaikolkbloem'' for themselves. As well as using it to create herbal preparations, they use it extensively in the brewing of a particularly sought after wine back in the Delves. As far as they are concerned, this arrangement with the Winterfolk has the potential to make everyone rich.

	===Using Draaikolkbloem===		===Using Draaikolkbloem===
	* '''Draaikolkbloem can be used to brew variations of potions that are part of the Infusions of Feathers recipe sets		* '''Draaikolkbloem can be used to brew variations of potions that are part of the Infusions of Feathers recipe sets

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	"There is surely some mistake here," she said, slurring her Imperial slightly in that way the Delvesfolk so often did. She knew there was no mistake. He knew she knew there was no mistake. She knew he-		"There is surely some mistake here," she said, slurring her Imperial slightly in that way the Delvesfolk so often did. She knew there was no mistake. He knew she knew there was no mistake. She knew he-

	"I'm afraid not," he said. "Giuseppe Sanguineo von Temeschwar, Senator for Temeschwar, proposed the matter to the Senate ~~aduring~~ the Summer Solstice, and it was agreed by those there present. Civil service records indicate that you were made aware that this was coming, as per the records after the Spring Equinox 387YE. The Consul..."		"I'm afraid not," he said. "Giuseppe Sanguineo von Temeschwar, Senator for Temeschwar, proposed the matter to the Senate during the Summer Solstice, and it was agreed by those there present. Civil service records indicate that you were made aware that this was coming, as per the records after the Spring Equinox 387YE. The Consul..."

	She slapped her hands together, decisively. She furrowed her heavy brows. For a moment Caleb thought he was going to get bitten, or raked with her nasty looking claws. He braced himself, but she did not attack.		She slapped her hands together, decisively. She furrowed her heavy brows. For a moment Caleb thought he was going to get bitten, or raked with her nasty looking claws. He braced himself, but she did not attack.
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	The merchant-princes of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] strive for neutrality. They are enthusiastic about trade, not only with the Empire but with everyone else in the known world. They hold it a mark of pride that they will deal with anyone who has goods, services, or money. While they have given up the practice of slavery with few regrets, they refuse to pick a side between the [[Liberty Pact]] and the so-called [[Thrones_and_principalities#The_Freedom_Accord\|Freedom Accord]].		The merchant-princes of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] strive for neutrality. They are enthusiastic about trade, not only with the Empire but with everyone else in the known world. They hold it a mark of pride that they will deal with anyone who has goods, services, or money. While they have given up the practice of slavery with few regrets, they refuse to pick a side between the [[Liberty Pact]] and the so-called [[Thrones_and_principalities#The_Freedom_Accord\|Freedom Accord]].

	Their primary goal is to ensure the ports of the world remain open to their ships, ideally with [[Tariffs#Free_Trade\|free trade]] agreements that allow their merchants to operate without onerous [[tariffs]]. A recent decision by the [[Senate]] to [[388YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_tariffs_of_Sarcophan_Delves\|end free trade]] and impose [[Tariffs#Mercantilist\|mercantilist]] tariffs on vessels visiting the Empire has clearly caused some dissatisfaction. It remains to be seen precisely how that will affect the assorted [[ministry\|ministries]] that deal directly in Sarcophan ~~goodss~~.		Their primary goal is to ensure the ports of the world remain open to their ships, ideally with [[Tariffs#Free_Trade\|free trade]] agreements that allow their merchants to operate without onerous [[tariffs]]. A recent decision by the [[Senate]] to [[388YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_tariffs_of_Sarcophan_Delves\|end free trade]] and impose [[Tariffs#Mercantilist\|mercantilist]] tariffs on vessels visiting the Empire has clearly caused some dissatisfaction. It remains to be seen precisely how that will affect the assorted [[ministry\|ministries]] that deal directly in Sarcophan goods.
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	They recently declared the ''Pax Sarcophan'' - a commitment to combat piracy and ensure that independent traders are free to sail [[the seven seas]] regardless of the politics of the great powers. Perhaps as part of this increased involvement in political affairs, they have also extended their protection to the independent city-state of [[Mareave#Beoraidh\|Beoraidh]] in [[Mareave]], ostensibly to help guarantee its neutrality.		They recently declared the ''Pax Sarcophan'' - a commitment to combat piracy and ensure that independent traders are free to sail [[the seven seas]] regardless of the politics of the great powers. Perhaps as part of this increased involvement in political affairs, they have also extended their protection to the independent city-state of [[Mareave#Beoraidh\|Beoraidh]] in [[Mareave]], ostensibly to help guarantee its neutrality.
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	* '''A Sarcophan scholar is interested in acquiring consumables and magic items related to the vallorn		* '''A Sarcophan scholar is interested in acquiring consumables and magic items related to the vallorn
	* '''She has made an ~~arragement~~ with the City of Gold and Lead to trade these goods safely		* '''She has made an arrangement with the City of Gold and Lead to trade these goods safely
	<onlyinclude>''Catharina Gjullit'', a scholar from the influential [[The_mathematics_of_tears#The_Gjullit_Opportunity\|Gjullit family]], has developed an interest in the [[vallorn]] and its creatures, especially the [[ettercap\|ettercaps]]. They have corresponded with some of the scholars who attended the [[Great Library of Hacynian]], and developed a burning interest in the "fruits of the vallorn" but their poor health makes it impossible for them to visit the Empire. Having made an agreement with the [[Ephisis\|City of Gold and Lead]], they present an opportunity for those with access to such "fruits" to sell them for a reasonable price.		<onlyinclude>''Catharina Gjullit'', a scholar from the influential [[The_mathematics_of_tears#The_Gjullit_Opportunity\|Gjullit family]], has developed an interest in the [[vallorn]] and its creatures, especially the [[ettercap\|ettercaps]]. They have corresponded with some of the scholars who attended the [[Great Library of Hacynian]], and developed a burning interest in the "fruits of the vallorn" but their poor health makes it impossible for them to visit the Empire. Having made an agreement with the [[Ephisis\|City of Gold and Lead]], they present an opportunity for those with access to such "fruits" to sell them for a reasonable price.

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	Axos is enjoying a period of prosperity and even growth following the [[Victory_and_unity#Times_Change\|upheaval]] prompted by the ambitious ''Grand Ilarch Kyther''. A formal Grand Council guides the nation, and the [[A_better_future#Unified_Convocation\|Unified Convocation]] works to bring Axos' disparate religious [[Bands#Sects\|sects]] together under one roof. Imperial relations with the [[Axos\|Citadels of Axos]] remain steady. [[Synod]] efforts during the [[It_never_happened#Solokha\|reclamation of Solokha]], and the loose alliance with the Empire in [[Sarangrave]], continue to bear dividends.		Axos is enjoying a period of prosperity and even growth following the [[Victory_and_unity#Times_Change\|upheaval]] prompted by the ambitious ''Grand Ilarch Kyther''. A formal Grand Council guides the nation, and the [[A_better_future#Unified_Convocation\|Unified Convocation]] works to bring Axos' disparate religious [[Bands#Sects\|sects]] together under one roof. Imperial relations with the [[Axos\|Citadels of Axos]] remain steady. [[Synod]] efforts during the [[It_never_happened#Solokha\|reclamation of Solokha]], and the loose alliance with the Empire in [[Sarangrave]], continue to bear dividends.

	It would be dangerous to take these kinds of thing for granted however. Axos remains sensitive to anything it sees as a threat to its sovereignty, and relations could sour again very easily. There are a number of potential cracks in the relationship with the Axou. The [[Liberty Pact]] (which Axos relies on to cement its status on the world stage) continues to fracture. The exaltation of the disgraced former Ambassador Fintan, traitor and heretic, offends those who found his crimes ~~unfortgivable~~. The Unified Convocation continues to bring together priests whose entire religion paints the Empire as footsoldiers of the hated Creator. There is still fear that the Empire plans to doom the entire nation by rousing the [[vallorn]] of [[Axos#Axou_Territories\|VIsokumo]]. But for now at least, things appear to be going well between the two nations. Mostly.		It would be dangerous to take these kinds of thing for granted however. Axos remains sensitive to anything it sees as a threat to its sovereignty, and relations could sour again very easily. There are a number of potential cracks in the relationship with the Axou. The [[Liberty Pact]] (which Axos relies on to cement its status on the world stage) continues to fracture. The exaltation of the disgraced former Ambassador Fintan, traitor and heretic, offends those who found his crimes unforgivable. The Unified Convocation continues to bring together priests whose entire religion paints the Empire as footsoldiers of the hated Creator. There is still fear that the Empire plans to doom the entire nation by rousing the [[vallorn]] of [[Axos#Axou_Territories\|VIsokumo]]. But for now at least, things appear to be going well between the two nations. Mostly.
	{{Diplomacy\|nation=[[Axos]]\|status=Foreigner\|port=[[Foreign_ports#Towers_of_Kantor\|Towers of Kantor]] and [[Foreign_ports#Chambers_of_Issyk\|Chambers of Issyk]]\|ambassador='Shacklebreaker' Thanmir Hrafnar of [[Wintermark]]\|counterpart=[[Ambassador_to_Axos#Axou_Ambassador\|Ilarch Kario Skopos of Solokha]]}}		{{Diplomacy\|nation=[[Axos]]\|status=Foreigner\|port=[[Foreign_ports#Towers_of_Kantor\|Towers of Kantor]] and [[Foreign_ports#Chambers_of_Issyk\|Chambers of Issyk]]\|ambassador='Shacklebreaker' Thanmir Hrafnar of [[Wintermark]]\|counterpart=[[Ambassador_to_Axos#Axou_Ambassador\|Ilarch Kario Skopos of Solokha]]}}
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