Ambassador to the Commonwealth
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Originally the Commonwealth embassy stood in [[Madruga#Siroc_(Ruined)|Siroc]] in [[Madruga]], far away on [[the Brass Coast]]. In 385YE however it was destroyed along with the city by an alliance of [[Grendel]] and [[Asavean Archipelago|Asavean]] forces (as recounted in the ''[[A beacon of smoke]]'' wind of fortune). The garrison there, along with several of the Commonwealth diplomats, fought bravely alongside their Freeborn neighbours, and paid a harsh blood price for doing so. | Originally the Commonwealth embassy stood in [[Madruga#Siroc_(Ruined)|Siroc]] in [[Madruga]], far away on [[the Brass Coast]]. In 385YE however it was destroyed along with the city by an alliance of [[Grendel]] and [[Asavean Archipelago|Asavean]] forces (as recounted in the ''[[A beacon of smoke]]'' wind of fortune). The garrison there, along with several of the Commonwealth diplomats, fought bravely alongside their Freeborn neighbours, and paid a harsh blood price for doing so. | ||
Almost a year later in Summer 386YE, the Commonwealth ambassador to the Empire ''Militärattache Ludkhannah'', proposed a new embassy be built. Rather than a simple bureaucratic office, she suggested the Empire might work with the COmmonwealth to establish a ''[[For_the_Common_Good#Fighting_Talk|diplomatenschloss]]''. The Senate accepted, and work began [[Construct Diplomatenschloss|almost immediately]]. | |||
A diplomatenschloss is a specialised embassy built to also serve as a ''schloss'', a Commonwealth [[fortification]]. Similar to the [[Dean_of_the_Lyceum#The_Lyceum_Schloss|Lyceum Schloss]], but built on a much larger scale, it houses all the embassy staff but is also sufficiently fortified that it provides an effective defence to the entire territory where it is built. Indeed the Commonwealth have sent a detachment of soldiers - the ''Diplomatenschloss guard'' - to garrison it at their own expense (meaning there is not additional upkeep beyond that for a traditional embassy). The guard, resplendent in traditional uniforms, not only protect their own staff, but stand | A diplomatenschloss is a specialised embassy built to also serve as a ''schloss'', a Commonwealth [[fortification]]. Similar to the [[Dean_of_the_Lyceum#The_Lyceum_Schloss|Lyceum Schloss]], but built on a much larger scale, it houses all the embassy staff but is also sufficiently fortified that it provides an effective defence to the entire territory where it is built. Indeed the Commonwealth have sent a detachment of soldiers - the ''Diplomatenschloss guard'' - to garrison it at their own expense (meaning there is not additional upkeep beyond that for a traditional embassy). The guard, resplendent in traditional uniforms, not only protect their own staff, but stand ready to help their hosts defend should Necropolis ever be endangered. | ||
Work on the Hedrossan ''diplomatenschloss'' was overseen by''Poldi Hellebrant'', a respected Commonwealth siege engineer. She was initially pleased both with the land set aside for the construction and the modernity of the docks at Hedra compared to the more traditional facilities of [[Necropolis#Longbeach|Crown's Quay]]. Almost immediately however she [[Beneath_mithril_spires#The_New_Embassy|expressed concern]] over the proximity of the [[Principalities of Jarm|Jarmish]] embassy across the river in [[Redoubt#Cargo|Cargo]]. The close location of the two embassies means that that Jarmish and Commonwealth vessels are both travelling along the Couros river and Poldi several times pointed out that given relationships between the two nations this might cause problems down the line. | Work on the Hedrossan ''diplomatenschloss'' was overseen by''Poldi Hellebrant'', a respected Commonwealth siege engineer. She was initially pleased both with the land set aside for the construction and the modernity of the docks at Hedra compared to the more traditional facilities of [[Necropolis#Longbeach|Crown's Quay]]. Almost immediately however she [[Beneath_mithril_spires#The_New_Embassy|expressed concern]] over the proximity of the [[Principalities of Jarm|Jarmish]] embassy across the river in [[Redoubt#Cargo|Cargo]]. The close location of the two embassies means that that Jarmish and Commonwealth vessels are both travelling along the Couros river and Poldi several times pointed out that given relationships between the two nations this might cause problems down the line. | ||
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Obviously building the ''diplomatenschloss'' meant giving control of a powerful fortification to the Commonwealth, but the benefits were judged to outweigh the potential disadvantages. Should relationships with the Commonwealth collapse, it would represent an armed force within Imperial borders that could potentially prove to be a problem. | Obviously building the ''diplomatenschloss'' meant giving control of a powerful fortification to the Commonwealth, but the benefits were judged to outweigh the potential disadvantages. Should relationships with the Commonwealth collapse, it would represent an armed force within Imperial borders that could potentially prove to be a problem. | ||
(The ''diplomatenschloss'' is a rank one [[fortification]]. The [[Fortification#Bastion|bastion]] stands in Hedrossan, and the [[garrison]] is made up of | (The ''diplomatenschloss'' is a rank one [[fortification]]. The [[Fortification#Bastion|bastion]] stands in Hedrossan, and the [[Fortification#Garrison|garrison]] is made up of Commonwealth soldiers. There is no additional upkeep to the Empire to maintain these troops.) | ||
Latest revision as of 17:49, 5 March 2026
Overview
Despite being commissioned in Summer 379YE, the Commonwealth embassy was not completed until shortly before the Spring Equinox 380YE. This followed several months of growing tension between the powerful south-eastern nation and the Empire, including a number of tariffs imposed by the Commonwealth government on Imperial imports and exports. The Commonwealth port of Leerdam is home to a palatial estate that has been made available for the use of Imperial civil servants. The embassy stood in Siroc, on the southern coast of Madruga, before it was destroyed as part of the sack of Siroc before the Winter Solstice 385YE.
The Ambassador to the Commonwealth is an Imperial title. It is an Imperial position appointed by the Imperial Senate.
Responsibilities
The ambassador is expected to represent the Empire in relations with the Commonwealth. They have all the responsibilities common to an Imperial ambassador.
Powers
Imperial Ambassador
The title has all the common powers of an ambassador: they can receive a formal delegation; are responsible for communication; and may present a treaty with the Commonwealth.
Commonwealth Merchants
The Diplomatenschloss in Hedrossan, Necropolis means that the ambassador enjoys the benefits of mercantile support from traders keen to curry their favour. 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.
Appointment
The Ambassador to the Commonwealth 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.
| Summit | Nation | Elected |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Equinox 387YE | Wintermark | Finn Pridetalker |
| Spring Equinox 386YE | The League | Lucia Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato |
| Spring Equinox 385YE | The League | Lucia Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato |
| Spring Equinox 384YE | The League | Lucia Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato |
| Spring Equinox 383YE | The League | Lucia Sanguineo di Tassato |
| Summer Solstice 382YE | The League | Lucia Sanguineo di Tassato |
| Summer Solstice 381YE | Navarr | Cael Splitroot |
| Spring Equinox 380YE | The League | Beatrix Amalia De Rondell zu Holberg |
Recent Elections
This title is currently held by Finn Pridetalker; it will be reelected at Spring Equinox 388YE. The table to the right shows the citizens who have been elected to hold this title in the years since Empress Britta died.
The Diplomatenschloss
Originally the Commonwealth embassy stood in Siroc in Madruga, far away on the Brass Coast. In 385YE however it was destroyed along with the city by an alliance of Grendel and Asavean forces (as recounted in the A beacon of smoke wind of fortune). The garrison there, along with several of the Commonwealth diplomats, fought bravely alongside their Freeborn neighbours, and paid a harsh blood price for doing so.
Almost a year later in Summer 386YE, the Commonwealth ambassador to the Empire Militärattache Ludkhannah, proposed a new embassy be built. Rather than a simple bureaucratic office, she suggested the Empire might work with the COmmonwealth to establish a diplomatenschloss. The Senate accepted, and work began almost immediately.
A diplomatenschloss is a specialised embassy built to also serve as a schloss, a Commonwealth fortification. Similar to the Lyceum Schloss, but built on a much larger scale, it houses all the embassy staff but is also sufficiently fortified that it provides an effective defence to the entire territory where it is built. Indeed the Commonwealth have sent a detachment of soldiers - the Diplomatenschloss guard - to garrison it at their own expense (meaning there is not additional upkeep beyond that for a traditional embassy). The guard, resplendent in traditional uniforms, not only protect their own staff, but stand ready to help their hosts defend should Necropolis ever be endangered.
Work on the Hedrossan diplomatenschloss was overseen byPoldi Hellebrant, a respected Commonwealth siege engineer. She was initially pleased both with the land set aside for the construction and the modernity of the docks at Hedra compared to the more traditional facilities of Crown's Quay. Almost immediately however she expressed concern over the proximity of the Jarmish embassy across the river in Cargo. The close location of the two embassies means that that Jarmish and Commonwealth vessels are both travelling along the Couros river and Poldi several times pointed out that given relationships between the two nations this might cause problems down the line.
Obviously building the diplomatenschloss meant giving control of a powerful fortification to the Commonwealth, but the benefits were judged to outweigh the potential disadvantages. Should relationships with the Commonwealth collapse, it would represent an armed force within Imperial borders that could potentially prove to be a problem.
(The diplomatenschloss is a rank one fortification. The bastion stands in Hedrossan, and the garrison is made up of Commonwealth soldiers. There is no additional upkeep to the Empire to maintain these troops.)
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.
Commonwealth Further Reading
About the Commonwealth
Winds of Fortune
- My passions from a common spring - 387YE Autumn wind of fortune about the Lantir war
- Beat of your drum - 387YE Summer wind of fortune concerning diplomacy
- Germinating a city - 387YE Spring wind of fortune concerning diplomacy
- According to principle - 386YE Winter wind of fortune concerning diplomacy
- Beneath mithril spires - 386YE Autumn wind of fortune concerning diplomacy
- For the Common Good - 386YE Summer wind of fortune concerning diplomacy
Titles Associated with the Commonwealth
- Patron of the Beurteilung - This Imperial title can instruct Commonwealth scholars to carry out an appraisal
Click Expand to see a summary of various pages related to the Commonwealth.