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==Overview==
==Overview==
After a [[Construct Sumaah embassy|false start]] in Winter 378YE, the [[Imperial Senate|Senate]] eventually [[commission|commissioned]] an [[embassy]] for the Sumaah Republic in [[Construct Sumaah embassy II|Spring 379YE]]. The project was been dogged by problems, and not completed until shortly before the Spring equinox 380YE. This delay exacerbated [[Trade_winds#The_Sumaah_Republic|the growing fury of the Sumaah Republic]] towards the Empire, which culminated in a [[Price_of_prosperity#War_with_Sumaah|delcaration of war]] by the Republic in late 379YE.
The Ambassador to the [[Sumaah Republic]] is an [[Imperial title]]. It is an Imperial position appointed by the Imperial Senate.  


The Ambassador to the [[Sumaah Republic]] is an [[Imperial title]]. It is an Imperial position appointed by the Imperial Senate.
After a [[Construct Sumaah embassy|false start]] in Winter 378YE, the [[Imperial Senate|Senate]] eventually [[commission|commissioned]] an [[embassy]] for the Sumaah Republic in [[Construct Sumaah embassy II|Spring 379YE]]. The project was been dogged by problems, and not completed until shortly before the Spring equinox 380YE. This delay exacerbated [[Trade_winds#The_Sumaah_Republic|the growing fury of the Sumaah Republic]] towards the Empire, which culminated in a [[Price_of_prosperity#War_with_Sumaah|declaration of war]] by the Republic in late 379YE.


That declaration was rescinded during the Summer Solstice 382YE, but at the same time the Sumaah declared themselves the custodians of the Way and denounced Imperial claims to authority over the religion.
{{WingedMessenger|address=Oxtitocszin, Censor of wood, metal and stone, of the High House of Pride, Sumaah Republic}}
==Responsibilities==
==Responsibilities==
The ambassador is expected to represent the Empire in relations with the Sumaah Republic.
The [[ambassador]]  is expected to represent the Empire in relations with the [[Sumaah Republic]]. They have all the responsibilities [[Ambassador#Responsibilities|common]] to an Imperial ambassador.
 
===Consequence===
Foreign dignitaries expect Imperial Ambassadors to speak on behalf of the Empire. On some occasions, the Senate has granted an ambassador the right to declare war or peace with a foreign nation. However regardless of what powers the Senate has chosen to vest in the office, most visitors will assume that the ambassadors words carry the weight of the Empire and respond accordingly. An ambassador may not be able to declare war on behalf of the Empire - but history has shown that they can cause a foreign nation to declare war on the Empire - if suitably provoked.
 
==Powers==
==Powers==
===Authority===
===Imperial Ambassador to the Sumaah Republic===
The civil service provide support to allow the ambassador to speak on behalf of the Empire when dealing with foreign dignitaries from the relevant nation. If the visitors are present at the summit and have requested an official audience, then the Senate room is made available for use by the Ambassador at least once. The ambassador is expected to receive guests from the Imperial throne and to decide on who will be present in the chamber during this audience.
The title has all the [[Ambassador#Powers|common powers]] of an ambassador: they receive a [[Ambassador#Briefing|briefing]], can receive a formal [[Ambassador#Delegation|delegation]], and may prepare a [[Ambassador#Treaty|treaty]].
 
===Sumaah Merchants===
===Ministry===
The [[embassy]] in [[Necropolis]] means that the ambassador enjoys the benefits of [[Ambassador#Mercantile_Support|mercantile support]] from traders prepared to deal with the Imperial citizens. As a [[ministry]], this allows them to purchase quantities of special materials at a set price. The ambassador spends their money and makes their choices during downtime from their character page. Money is removed from, and resources are placed into, the character's inventory when the downtime is processed.
As a [[ministry]], the title of Ambassador to the Sumaah Republic allows the holder to purchase quantities of special materials at a set price. The ambassador spends their money and makes their choices during downtime from their character page. Money is removed from, and resources are placed into, the character's inventory when the downtime is processed.
 
<table><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">Total Money Spent</td><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">Production</td></tr>
<table><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">Total Money Spent</td><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">Production</td></tr>
<tr><td>8 Crowns</td><td>6 Liao, 5 Orichalcum, 5 Dragonbone, 3 Imperial Roseweald</td></tr>
<tr><td>8 Crowns</td><td>6 Liao, 5 Orichalcum, 5 Dragonbone, 3 Imperial Roseweald</td></tr>
<tr><td>30 Crowns</td><td>18 Liao, 15 Orichalcum, 15 Dragonbone, 9 Imperial Roseweald</td></tr>
<tr><td>30 Crowns</td><td>18 Liao, 15 Orichalcum, 15 Dragonbone, 9 Imperial Roseweald</td></tr>
<tr><td>60 Crowns</td><td>30 Liao, 25 Orichalcum, 25 Dragonbone, 15 Imperial Roseweald</td></tr>
<tr><td>60 Crowns</td><td>30 Liao, 25 Orichalcum, 25 Dragonbone, 15 Imperial Roseweald</td></tr>
<tr><td>120 Crowns</td><td>42 Liao, 35 Orichalcum, 35 Dragonbone, 21 Imperial Roseweald</td></tr>
</table>
</table>
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'''These prices are best estimates - the Empire is at war with Sumaah and it is not clear at this time how reliable the list is.'''


==Selection==
==Appointment==
This title is appointed during the Spring. The ambassador is [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#Appointment|appointed]] by the Imperial Senate.  
The Ambassador to Sumaah is an Imperial position [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#Imperial_Position|appointed by the Senate]]. Any Imperial citizen can hold this title, and the ambassador serves for a year. They can be [[Revocation|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly|General Assembly]] and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine|Assembly of the Nine]].
 
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Any Imperial character may hold the title.
{{RecentElections|Ambassador_to_the_Sumaah_Republic}}
 
==Removal==
The Ambassador to the Sumaah Republic is appointed every year. They can be [[revocation|revoked]] by the General Assembly or the Council of Nine of the [[Imperial Synod]].
 
==History==
The Sumaah embassy was eventually commissioned in Spring 379YE, but work was delayed. In the run up to the Autumn Equinox 379YE, the Civil Service sought further instruction regarding [[motion_wording#Necessary_Details|necessary details]], such as the location of the embassy, which were not defined in the original motion. Work was finally completed shortly before the Spring Equinox 380YE - sadly not in time to prevent the republic declaring war on the Empire.
 
During the Spring Equinox 380YE the Senate appointed the [[Varushka|Varushkan]] Vera Runova Helgrod as the first ambassador to the Sumaah.
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Revision as of 15:56, 13 April 2023

Overview

The Ambassador to the Sumaah Republic is an Imperial title. It is an Imperial position appointed by the Imperial Senate.

After a false start in Winter 378YE, the Senate eventually commissioned an embassy for the Sumaah Republic in Spring 379YE. The project was been dogged by problems, and not completed until shortly before the Spring equinox 380YE. This delay exacerbated the growing fury of the Sumaah Republic towards the Empire, which culminated in a declaration of war by the Republic in late 379YE.

That declaration was rescinded during the Summer Solstice 382YE, but at the same time the Sumaah declared themselves the custodians of the Way and denounced Imperial claims to authority over the religion.

WingedMessenger.png
Oxtitocszin, Censor of wood, metal and stone, of the High House of Pride, Sumaah Republic.

Responsibilities

The ambassador is expected to represent the Empire in relations with the Sumaah Republic. They have all the responsibilities common to an Imperial ambassador.

Powers

Imperial Ambassador to the Sumaah Republic

The title has all the common powers of an ambassador: they receive a briefing, can receive a formal delegation, and may prepare a treaty.

Sumaah Merchants

The embassy in Necropolis means that the ambassador enjoys the benefits of mercantile support from traders prepared to deal with the Imperial citizens. As a ministry, this allows them to purchase quantities of special materials at a set price. The ambassador spends their money and makes their choices 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 SpentProduction
8 Crowns6 Liao, 5 Orichalcum, 5 Dragonbone, 3 Imperial Roseweald
30 Crowns18 Liao, 15 Orichalcum, 15 Dragonbone, 9 Imperial Roseweald
60 Crowns30 Liao, 25 Orichalcum, 25 Dragonbone, 15 Imperial Roseweald
120 Crowns42 Liao, 35 Orichalcum, 35 Dragonbone, 21 Imperial Roseweald

Appointment

The Ambassador to Sumaah is an Imperial position appointed by the Senate. Any Imperial citizen can hold this title, and the ambassador serves for a year. They can be revoked by the General Assembly and by the Assembly of the Nine.

Accalon5901.jpg
Accalon of Felix's Watch, Ambassador to the Sumaah Republic
SummitNationElected
Spring Equinox 386YEHighguardAccalon
Spring Equinox 385YEHighguardAccalon
Spring Equinox 384YEHighguardAccalon
Spring Equinox 383YEHighguardAccalon
Spring Equinox 382YEHighguardAccalon
Spring Equinox 381YEVarushkaVera Runova Helgerod
Spring Equinox 380YEVarushkaVera Runova Helgerod

Recent Elections

This title is currently held by Accalon; it will be reelected at Spring Equinox 387YE. The table to the right shows the citizens who have been elected to hold this title in the years since Empress Britta died.

The Title in Play

The role does not provide additional information about events in the Empire, nor allow the player holding it to request special reports or downtime actions. These details are assumed to be below the abstraction layer. The title holder is encouraged to create their own stories about their activities within reasonable limits and to get involved in events appropriate to their title during the game, but they do not have any powers beyond those explicitly listed in the section on powers.

These details exist partly to provide context and character to the role - and partly to allow our writers to use the title as a plot hook. Plot that involves the position will be rare - but all the campaign positions in Empire have these details to create the potential for it to happen.