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Hailmur: /* Sarcophan Delves */

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Sarcophan Delves

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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.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=AmbassadorSarcophanDelves.jpg\|caption='''Dino i Riqueza''', Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves\|align=right\|width=~~300~~}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=AmbassadorSarcophanDelves.jpg\|caption='''Dino i Riqueza''', Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves\|align=right\|width=250}}
	The main locus of Sarcophan influence in the Empire is the [[Sarvos#Sarcophan_Enclave\|Alivetti estates]] in [[Sarvos]], where ''Burgemeester Vandersaar'' oversees an enclave ceded to the Delves by the Senate. The estates have become a matter of concern for the Imperial magistrates due to the fact that Sarcophan merchants do not restrict the goods and services they offer in line with Imperial law. The change in the tariff structure for Sarcophan merchants also has some potential to create an additional headache. Goods coming to the Alivetti estates will not be evaluated by custom officials until they pass into Sarvos proper - and it is much easier for an Imperial or Sarcophan who wishes to do so to slip past anyone trying to inspect their goods when they are using a land border.		The main locus of Sarcophan influence in the Empire is the [[Sarvos#Sarcophan_Enclave\|Alivetti estates]] in [[Sarvos]], where ''Burgemeester Vandersaar'' oversees an enclave ceded to the Delves by the Senate. The estates have become a matter of concern for the Imperial magistrates due to the fact that Sarcophan merchants do not restrict the goods and services they offer in line with Imperial law. The change in the tariff structure for Sarcophan merchants also has some potential to create an additional headache. Goods coming to the Alivetti estates will not be evaluated by custom officials until they pass into Sarvos proper - and it is much easier for an Imperial or Sarcophan who wishes to do so to slip past anyone trying to inspect their goods when they are using a land border.

Hailmur: /* Sarcophan Delves */

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Sarcophan Delves

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	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.		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.

			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.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=AmbassadorSarcophanDelves.jpg\|caption='''Dino i Riqueza''', Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves\|align=right\|width=300}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=AmbassadorSarcophanDelves.jpg\|caption='''Dino i Riqueza''', Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves\|align=right\|width=300}}
	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.

	The main locus of Sarcophan influence in the Empire is the [[Sarvos#Sarcophan_Enclave\|Alivetti estates]] in [[Sarvos]], where ''Burgemeester Vandersaar'' oversees an enclave ceded to the Delves by the Senate. The estates have become a matter of concern for the Imperial magistrates due to the fact that Sarcophan merchants do not restrict the goods and services they offer in line with Imperial law. The change in the tariff structure for Sarcophan merchants also has some potential to create an additional headache. Goods coming to the Alivetti estates will not be evaluated by custom officials until they pass into Sarvos proper - and it is much easier for an Imperial or Sarcophan who wishes to do so to slip past anyone trying to inspect their goods when they are using a land border.		The main locus of Sarcophan influence in the Empire is the [[Sarvos#Sarcophan_Enclave\|Alivetti estates]] in [[Sarvos]], where ''Burgemeester Vandersaar'' oversees an enclave ceded to the Delves by the Senate. The estates have become a matter of concern for the Imperial magistrates due to the fact that Sarcophan merchants do not restrict the goods and services they offer in line with Imperial law. The change in the tariff structure for Sarcophan merchants also has some potential to create an additional headache. Goods coming to the Alivetti estates will not be evaluated by custom officials until they pass into Sarvos proper - and it is much easier for an Imperial or Sarcophan who wishes to do so to slip past anyone trying to inspect their goods when they are using a land border.

Hailmur: /* Jakhalsmarkt */

2026-10-07T10:05:31Z

Jakhalsmarkt

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	* '''The House of the Jakhal want 70 thrones to enable Imperial fleets to continue to access the Jakhalsmarkt'''		* '''The House of the Jakhal want 70 thrones to enable Imperial fleets to continue to access the Jakhalsmarkt'''
	For the better part of a year Imperial [[fleet\|ship captains]] have been able to trade with the [[All_the_night-tide#Jakhalsmarkt\|Jakhalsmarkt]]. The opportunity was arranged by ''Annabel de Gouden'' of the [[Founders_of_the_Delves#The_Jackal\|House of the Jackal]], responding to the Imperial need for luxury goods and substances of use to ritual magicians. It seems that de Gouden and her House have made a canny investment; the number of traders from the Empire visiting the Jakhalsmarkt has only increased over the last four seasons.		For the better part of a year Imperial [[fleet\|ship captains]] have been able to trade with the [[All_the_night-tide#Jakhalsmarkt\|Jakhalsmarkt]]. The opportunity was arranged by ''Annabel de Gouden'' of the [[Founders_of_the_Delves#The_Jackal\|House of the Jackal]], responding to the Imperial need for luxury goods and substances of use to ritual magicians. It seems that de Gouden and her House have made a canny investment; the number of traders from the Empire visiting the Jakhalsmarkt has only increased over the last four seasons.
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Slawomir Rabovich Bolotstrazh.jpg\|caption='''Slawomir Rabovich Bolotstrazh''', Imperial Consul\|align=right\|width=250}}
			It isn't clear what is the greater draw; the [[Vis#Golden_Apples\|golden apples]], [[Vis#Warm Ashes\|warm ashes]], and [[Vis#Prismatic Ink\|prismatic ink]] ("Triumph Vis" in the parlance of some Urizen traders), the flawless [[tempest jade]] and fine jewellery, or the rare ''[[Trade_goods#Star_Jewels\|star jewels]]'', [[magic items]] normally available only from the [[Principalities of Jarm]]. With [[Imperial Consul]] '''Slawomir Rabovich Bolotstrazh''' having [[388YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Embargo_Zemelslo\|announced an embargo]] on trade with the "independent" nation of [[My_passions_from_a_common_spring#Free_Ports_And_Free_People\|Zemelslo]], the Jakhalsmarkt is the only place Imperial captains can legally purchase Jarmish goods.

	It isn't clear what is the greater draw; the [[Vis#Golden_Apples\|golden apples]], [[Vis#Warm Ashes\|warm ashes]], and [[Vis#Prismatic Ink\|prismatic ink]] ("Triumph Vis" in the parlance of some Urizen traders), the flawless [[tempest jade]] and fine jewellery, or the rare ''[[Trade_goods#Star_Jewels\|star jewels]]'', [[magic items]] normally available only from the [[Principalities of Jarm]]. With [[Imperial Consul]] '''Slawomir Rabovich Bolotstrazh''' having [[388YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Embargo_Zemelslo\|announced an embargo]] on trade with the "independent" nation of [[My_passions_from_a_common_spring#Free_Ports_And_Free_People\|Zemelslo]], the Jakhalsmarkt is the only place Imperial captains can legally purchase Jarmish goods.
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=Slawomir Rabovich Bolotstrazh.jpg\|caption='''Slawomir Rabovich Bolotstrazh''', Imperial Consul\|align=right\|width=250}}~~
	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.

Rafferty: /* Sarcophan Delves */

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Sarcophan Delves

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	Some of their number have taken part in agricultural enterprises in [[Wintermark]], and they have made inroads into [[Varushka]] in recent years, and the [[Prime_Factor_of_the_deBruin_Docks#deBruin_Docks\|deBruin family]] have recently entered into a lucrative agreement to provide [[weirwood]] to [[Urizen]]. There are also a number of warehouses and ''[[Kruidenkenner_Trademaster#The_Kruidenkenner_Magazijn\|Magazijn]]'' built to allow [[Kruidenkenner_Trademaster#The_Kruidenkenner\|the Kruidenkenner]], an influential [[surgical skills#Apothecary\|apothecary]] guild to supply herbs to Imperial citizens at a bargain price. The Delves, in short, are quite invested in the Empire.		Some of their number have taken part in agricultural enterprises in [[Wintermark]], and they have made inroads into [[Varushka]] in recent years, and the [[Prime_Factor_of_the_deBruin_Docks#deBruin_Docks\|deBruin family]] have recently entered into a lucrative agreement to provide [[weirwood]] to [[Urizen]]. There are also a number of warehouses and ''[[Kruidenkenner_Trademaster#The_Kruidenkenner_Magazijn\|Magazijn]]'' built to allow [[Kruidenkenner_Trademaster#The_Kruidenkenner\|the Kruidenkenner]], an influential [[surgical skills#Apothecary\|apothecary]] guild to supply herbs to Imperial citizens at a bargain price. The Delves, in short, are quite invested in the Empire.

			The ambassadorial briefing provided during the Autumn Equinox was made available following the summit and can be found '''[[388YE_Autumn_Sarcophan_ambassador_briefing\|here]]'''.
	===Kraft Brothers===		===Kraft Brothers===
	* '''Wintermark farmers voted to end their association with the Kraft brothers		* '''Wintermark farmers voted to end their association with the Kraft brothers

Rafferty at 19:22, 9 September 2026

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	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.

			===Vallorn Exports===
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	~~===Vallorn Exports===~~
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Ephisis001.webp\|align=right\|width=240}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Ephisis001.webp\|align=right\|width=240}}
	* '''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

Rafferty at 19:20, 9 September 2026

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	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.
			<onlyinclude>
	===Vallorn Exports===		===Vallorn Exports===
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Ephisis001.webp\|align=right\|width=240}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Ephisis001.webp\|align=right\|width=240}}
	* '''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 arrangement 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.		''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.

	During the Autumn Equinox, anyone casting [[Ephisis' Scale]] can include a note indicating that the contents are intended for Catharina Gjullit. If they do so, the entire box will be evaluated ''only'' on its connection to the vallorn and its spawn. Offers will be made with that in mind. Catharina has laid out a basic list of the prices she is prepared to offer, but wishes to ensure that people know she is also prepared to make an offer on anything more esoteric. The known prices are:		During the Autumn Equinox, anyone casting [[Ephisis' Scale]] can include a note indicating that the contents are intended for Catharina Gjullit. If they do so, the entire box will be evaluated ''only'' on its connection to the vallorn and its spawn. Offers will be made with that in mind. Catharina has laid out a basic list of the prices she is prepared to offer, but wishes to ensure that people know she is also prepared to make an offer on anything more esoteric. The known prices are:

Hailmur: /* Trade Matters */

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Trade Matters

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	===Trade Matters===		===Trade Matters===
	* '''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 */

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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 */

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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.

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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.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=AmbassadorSarcophanDelves.jpg\|caption='''Dino i Riqueza''', Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves\|align=right\|width=~~300~~}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=AmbassadorSarcophanDelves.jpg\|caption='''Dino i Riqueza''', Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves\|align=right\|width=250}}
	The main locus of Sarcophan influence in the Empire is the [[Sarvos#Sarcophan_Enclave\|Alivetti estates]] in [[Sarvos]], where ''Burgemeester Vandersaar'' oversees an enclave ceded to the Delves by the Senate. The estates have become a matter of concern for the Imperial magistrates due to the fact that Sarcophan merchants do not restrict the goods and services they offer in line with Imperial law. The change in the tariff structure for Sarcophan merchants also has some potential to create an additional headache. Goods coming to the Alivetti estates will not be evaluated by custom officials until they pass into Sarvos proper - and it is much easier for an Imperial or Sarcophan who wishes to do so to slip past anyone trying to inspect their goods when they are using a land border.		The main locus of Sarcophan influence in the Empire is the [[Sarvos#Sarcophan_Enclave\|Alivetti estates]] in [[Sarvos]], where ''Burgemeester Vandersaar'' oversees an enclave ceded to the Delves by the Senate. The estates have become a matter of concern for the Imperial magistrates due to the fact that Sarcophan merchants do not restrict the goods and services they offer in line with Imperial law. The change in the tariff structure for Sarcophan merchants also has some potential to create an additional headache. Goods coming to the Alivetti estates will not be evaluated by custom officials until they pass into Sarvos proper - and it is much easier for an Imperial or Sarcophan who wishes to do so to slip past anyone trying to inspect their goods when they are using a land border.

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	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.		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.

			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.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=AmbassadorSarcophanDelves.jpg\|caption='''Dino i Riqueza''', Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves\|align=right\|width=300}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=AmbassadorSarcophanDelves.jpg\|caption='''Dino i Riqueza''', Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves\|align=right\|width=300}}
	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.

	The main locus of Sarcophan influence in the Empire is the [[Sarvos#Sarcophan_Enclave\|Alivetti estates]] in [[Sarvos]], where ''Burgemeester Vandersaar'' oversees an enclave ceded to the Delves by the Senate. The estates have become a matter of concern for the Imperial magistrates due to the fact that Sarcophan merchants do not restrict the goods and services they offer in line with Imperial law. The change in the tariff structure for Sarcophan merchants also has some potential to create an additional headache. Goods coming to the Alivetti estates will not be evaluated by custom officials until they pass into Sarvos proper - and it is much easier for an Imperial or Sarcophan who wishes to do so to slip past anyone trying to inspect their goods when they are using a land border.		The main locus of Sarcophan influence in the Empire is the [[Sarvos#Sarcophan_Enclave\|Alivetti estates]] in [[Sarvos]], where ''Burgemeester Vandersaar'' oversees an enclave ceded to the Delves by the Senate. The estates have become a matter of concern for the Imperial magistrates due to the fact that Sarcophan merchants do not restrict the goods and services they offer in line with Imperial law. The change in the tariff structure for Sarcophan merchants also has some potential to create an additional headache. Goods coming to the Alivetti estates will not be evaluated by custom officials until they pass into Sarvos proper - and it is much easier for an Imperial or Sarcophan who wishes to do so to slip past anyone trying to inspect their goods when they are using a land border.

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	* '''The House of the Jakhal want 70 thrones to enable Imperial fleets to continue to access the Jakhalsmarkt'''		* '''The House of the Jakhal want 70 thrones to enable Imperial fleets to continue to access the Jakhalsmarkt'''
	For the better part of a year Imperial [[fleet\|ship captains]] have been able to trade with the [[All_the_night-tide#Jakhalsmarkt\|Jakhalsmarkt]]. The opportunity was arranged by ''Annabel de Gouden'' of the [[Founders_of_the_Delves#The_Jackal\|House of the Jackal]], responding to the Imperial need for luxury goods and substances of use to ritual magicians. It seems that de Gouden and her House have made a canny investment; the number of traders from the Empire visiting the Jakhalsmarkt has only increased over the last four seasons.		For the better part of a year Imperial [[fleet\|ship captains]] have been able to trade with the [[All_the_night-tide#Jakhalsmarkt\|Jakhalsmarkt]]. The opportunity was arranged by ''Annabel de Gouden'' of the [[Founders_of_the_Delves#The_Jackal\|House of the Jackal]], responding to the Imperial need for luxury goods and substances of use to ritual magicians. It seems that de Gouden and her House have made a canny investment; the number of traders from the Empire visiting the Jakhalsmarkt has only increased over the last four seasons.
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Slawomir Rabovich Bolotstrazh.jpg\|caption='''Slawomir Rabovich Bolotstrazh''', Imperial Consul\|align=right\|width=250}}
			It isn't clear what is the greater draw; the [[Vis#Golden_Apples\|golden apples]], [[Vis#Warm Ashes\|warm ashes]], and [[Vis#Prismatic Ink\|prismatic ink]] ("Triumph Vis" in the parlance of some Urizen traders), the flawless [[tempest jade]] and fine jewellery, or the rare ''[[Trade_goods#Star_Jewels\|star jewels]]'', [[magic items]] normally available only from the [[Principalities of Jarm]]. With [[Imperial Consul]] '''Slawomir Rabovich Bolotstrazh''' having [[388YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Embargo_Zemelslo\|announced an embargo]] on trade with the "independent" nation of [[My_passions_from_a_common_spring#Free_Ports_And_Free_People\|Zemelslo]], the Jakhalsmarkt is the only place Imperial captains can legally purchase Jarmish goods.

	It isn't clear what is the greater draw; the [[Vis#Golden_Apples\|golden apples]], [[Vis#Warm Ashes\|warm ashes]], and [[Vis#Prismatic Ink\|prismatic ink]] ("Triumph Vis" in the parlance of some Urizen traders), the flawless [[tempest jade]] and fine jewellery, or the rare ''[[Trade_goods#Star_Jewels\|star jewels]]'', [[magic items]] normally available only from the [[Principalities of Jarm]]. With [[Imperial Consul]] '''Slawomir Rabovich Bolotstrazh''' having [[388YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Embargo_Zemelslo\|announced an embargo]] on trade with the "independent" nation of [[My_passions_from_a_common_spring#Free_Ports_And_Free_People\|Zemelslo]], the Jakhalsmarkt is the only place Imperial captains can legally purchase Jarmish goods.
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=Slawomir Rabovich Bolotstrazh.jpg\|caption='''Slawomir Rabovich Bolotstrazh''', Imperial Consul\|align=right\|width=250}}~~
	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.