Hakima of Salt and Sand
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===Overview=== | ===Overview=== | ||
The Hakima of Salt and Sand is an [[Imperial title]] [[Construct Parador of Salt and Sand|commissioned]] by the Imperial Senate in Winter 384YE. The [[#Parador of Salt and Sand|Parador of Salt and Sand]] itself is built in town of [[Madruga#Lightsea|Quzar]], in [[Madruga]] | The Hakima of Salt and Sand is an [[Imperial title]] [[Construct Parador of Salt and Sand|commissioned]] by the Imperial Senate in Winter 384YE. The [[#Parador of Salt and Sand|Parador of Salt and Sand]] itself is built in town of [[Madruga#Lightsea|Quzar]], in [[Madruga]] | ||
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<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box><big>'''Suitability'''</big><br>The Hakima of Salt and Sand is intended to be held by a hakima: the hakima who visit and trade at the Parador of Salt and Sand expect one of their own to be responsible for overseeing the Parador. If the title is held by a character who does not have the [[hakima]] archetype then the player must email admin@profounddecisions.co.uk to let us know.</box></div> | <div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box><big>'''Suitability'''</big><br>The Hakima of Salt and Sand is intended to be held by a hakima: the hakima who visit and trade at the Parador of Salt and Sand expect one of their own to be responsible for overseeing the Parador. If the title is held by a character who does not have the [[hakima]] archetype then the player must email admin@profounddecisions.co.uk to let us know.</box></div> | ||
==Expansion== | ==Expansion== | ||
While the Parador stands, it can be upgraded into a full [[College of Magic]] at any time at a cost of 55 wains of mithril and 55 wains of weirwood, 55 wains of white granite, and 330 crowns. The upgrade would require a commission slot and could be authorized by anyone with the power to commission a college of magic. The Hakima would retain the ability to purchase mana crystals from the Parador but gain the additional abilities provided by a college of magic. | While the Parador stands, it can be upgraded into a full [[College of Magic]] at any time at a cost of 55 wains of mithril and 55 wains of weirwood, 55 wains of white granite, and 330 crowns. The upgrade would require a commission slot and could be authorized by anyone with the power to commission a college of magic. The Hakima of Salt and Sand would retain the ability to purchase mana crystals from the Parador but gain the additional abilities provided by a college of magic. | ||
If the Parador were upgraded then the presence of so many hakima in Quzar would provide a crucial additional benefit. As long as the Hakima of Sand and Salt was seen to be a hakima in good standing, then the total seasonal upkeep of the Empire's colleges of magic would be reduced by 20 thrones a season. | If the Parador were upgraded then the presence of so many hakima in Quzar would provide a crucial additional benefit. As long as the Hakima of Sand and Salt was seen to be a hakima in good standing, then the total seasonal upkeep of the Empire's colleges of magic would be reduced by 20 thrones a season. | ||
Revision as of 21:32, 9 July 2023
Overview
The Hakima of Salt and Sand is an Imperial title commissioned by the Imperial Senate in Winter 384YE. The Parador of Salt and Sand itself is built in town of Quzar, in Madruga
Responsibilities
The Hakima of Salt and Sand is expected to represent the hakima who visit the Parador of Salt and Sand. They are also responsible for ensuring the continued safety of those who visit Parador of Salt and Sand. If the Parador were to be threatened in any way it would be the responsibility of the Hakima to deal with those threats.
Powers
Bounty of Crystals
The Hakima of Salt and Sand has access to a ministry. The Hakima can purchase quantities of mana crystals from the hakima who visit, trade and debate at the Parador for set prices. The Hakima makes their decision how much money to spend during downtime from their character page. Money is removed from, and resources are placed into, the character's inventory when the downtime is processed.
| Total Money Spent | Production |
| 7 crowns | 8 mana crystals |
| 17 crowns | 16 mana crystals |
| 32 crowns | 25 mana crystals |
| 50 crowns | 33 mana crystals |
| 70 crowns | 42 mana crystals |
Appointment
The Hakima of Salt and Sand is appointed during the Summer Solstice. The Hakima is appointed by citizens of the Brass Coast who control fleets. The voting is handled by the civil servants in the Bourse.
Only a Brass Coast character may hold the title. They do not receive a seat on the Bourse. As a title appointed through the Bourse they cannot be revoked by the Imperial Synod.
The Hakima of Salt and Sand is intended to be held by a hakima: the hakima who visit and trade at the Parador of Salt and Sand expect one of their own to be responsible for overseeing the Parador. If the title is held by a character who does not have the hakima archetype then the player must email admin@profounddecisions.co.uk to let us know.
Expansion
While the Parador stands, it can be upgraded into a full College of Magic at any time at a cost of 55 wains of mithril and 55 wains of weirwood, 55 wains of white granite, and 330 crowns. The upgrade would require a commission slot and could be authorized by anyone with the power to commission a college of magic. The Hakima of Salt and Sand would retain the ability to purchase mana crystals from the Parador but gain the additional abilities provided by a college of magic.
If the Parador were upgraded then the presence of so many hakima in Quzar would provide a crucial additional benefit. As long as the Hakima of Sand and Salt was seen to be a hakima in good standing, then the total seasonal upkeep of the Empire's colleges of magic would be reduced by 20 thrones a season.
| Summit | Elected | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Solstice 386YE | Bakar i Riqueza | 566 Votes |
| Summer Solstice 385YE | Bakar i Riqueza | 100 Votes |
Recent Elections
This title is currently held by Bakar i Riqueza; it will be reelected at Summer Solstice 387YE. The table to the right shows the citizens who have been elected to hold this title in the years since Empress Britta died.