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==Overview==
==Overview==
The Ambassador to the Iron Confederacy is an [[Imperial title]] It is an Imperial position appointed by the [[Imperial Senate]].
The Ambassador to the Iron Confederacy is an [[Imperial title]] It is an Imperial position appointed by the [[Imperial Senate]]. The Senate commissioned the [[Construct_Iron_Confederacy_embassy|construction]] in [[Sarvos]] of an embassy with the Iron Confederacy during the Spring Equinox 379YE. The embassy was completed shortly before the Summer Solstice 379YE, and Lukash Biessek von Temeschwar was appointed as the first ambassador. Rumour suggests that the Iron Confederacy expressed a preference for Lukash specifically.
 
{{WingedMessenger|address=Baroness Katerine Lavasse of Meore, Tour Lavasse, Chaubrette, Iron Confederacy}}
==Responsibilities==
==Responsibilities==
The ambassador is expected to represent the Empire in relations with the [[Iron Confederacy]].
The [[ambassador]]  is expected to represent the Empire in relations with the [[Iron Confederacy]]. 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 Iron Confederacy===
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]].
===Suranni Merchants===
<div style="display:inline-block; float: right; margin-left: 10px;">
<table><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">Total Money Spent</td><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">Production</td></tr>
<tr><td>192 Rings</td><td>6 Marrowort,  6 Green Iron, 4 Ambergelt, 2 Orichalcum</td></tr>
<tr><td>720 Rings</td><td>12 Marrowort, 20 Green Iron, 14 Ambergelt, 6 Orichalcum</td></tr>
<!--<tr><td>1440 Rings</td><td>21 Marrowort, 34 Green Iron, 22 Ambergelt, 10 Orichalcum</td></tr>-->
</table></div>
The [[embassy]] in Sarvos means that the ambassador enjoys the benefits of [[Ambassador#Mercantile_Support|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.


===Ministry===
Following the [[Ratify Liberty Pact|imposition]] of [[Tariffs#Sanctions|sanctions]] on trade with [[Iron Confederacy]] in Winter 382YE the cost to benefit from the [[ministry]] increased by roughly a fifth
As a [[ministry]], the title of Ambassador to the Iron Confederacy 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>
<tr><td>8 Crowns</td><td>6 Marrowort,  6 Green Iron, 4 Ambergelt, 2 Orichalcum</td></tr>
<tr><td>30 Crowns</td><td>12 Marrowort, 20 Green Iron, 14 Ambergelt, 6 Orichalcum</td></tr>
<tr><td>60 Crowns</td><td>21 Marrowort, 34 Green Iron, 22 Ambergelt, 10 Orichalcum</td></tr>
</table>
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<!--TBC Robec is vaguely statted at rank 1 with 3 Green Iron, 3 Ambergelt, 3 Marrowort and 0 Orichalcum until around rank 4, plus cash representing luxuries-->
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==Appointment==
 
The Ambassador to the Iron Confederacy 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]].
==Selection==
{{CaptionedImage|file=AmbassadorIronConfederacy.png|caption='''Tethros i Zuhri i Erigo''', Ambassador to the Iron Confederacy|align=left|width=300}}
This title is appointed during the Summer Solstice. The ambassador is [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#Appointment|appointed]] by the Imperial Senate.  
{{RecentElections|Ambassador_to_the_Iron_Confederacy}}
 
Any Imperial character may hold the title.
 
==Removal==
The ambassador to the Iron Confederacy is appointed every year. They can be [[revocation|revoked]] by the General Assembly or the Council of Nine of the [[Imperial Synod]].
 
==History==
The Senate commissioned the [[Construct_Iron_Confederacy_embassy|construction]] in [[Sarvos]] of an embassy with the Iron Confederacy during the Spring Equinox 379YE. The embassy was completed shortly before the Summer Solstice 379YE, and Lukash Biessek von Temeschwar was appointed as the first ambassador. Rumour suggests that the Iron Confederacy expressed a preference for Lukash specifically.
 
During the Summer Solstice 380YE the Imperial Senate appointed Starac Sijed Orzel as the second ambassador to the Suranni.
 
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Latest revision as of 12:59, 25 June 2024

Lukash Biessek von Temeschwar.
The first ambassador to the Suranni was appointed in Summer 379YE

Overview

The Ambassador to the Iron Confederacy is an Imperial title It is an Imperial position appointed by the Imperial Senate. The Senate commissioned the construction in Sarvos of an embassy with the Iron Confederacy during the Spring Equinox 379YE. The embassy was completed shortly before the Summer Solstice 379YE, and Lukash Biessek von Temeschwar was appointed as the first ambassador. Rumour suggests that the Iron Confederacy expressed a preference for Lukash specifically.

WingedMessenger.png
Baroness Katerine Lavasse of Meore, Tour Lavasse, Chaubrette, Iron Confederacy.

Responsibilities

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

Powers

Imperial Ambassador to the Iron Confederacy

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

Suranni Merchants

Total Money SpentProduction
192 Rings6 Marrowort, 6 Green Iron, 4 Ambergelt, 2 Orichalcum
720 Rings12 Marrowort, 20 Green Iron, 14 Ambergelt, 6 Orichalcum

The embassy in Sarvos 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.

Following the imposition of sanctions on trade with Iron Confederacy in Winter 382YE the cost to benefit from the ministry increased by roughly a fifth

Appointment

The Ambassador to the Iron Confederacy 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.

AmbassadorIronConfederacy.png
Tethros i Zuhri i Erigo, Ambassador to the Iron Confederacy
SummitNationElected
Winter Solstice 385YEThe Brass CoastTethros i Zuhri i Erigo
Winter Solstice 384YENavarrCedric Gallows
Winter Solstice 383YEDawnLord Colwynn de Rondell
Summer Solstice 383YEVarushkaVladimir Sasha Volkov
Summer Solstice 382YEDawnLord Colwynn de Rondell
Summer Solstice 381YEDawnZadkiel de Coeurdefer
Summer Solstice 380YEDawnStarac Sijed Orzel
Summer Solstice 379YEVarushkaLukash Biessek von Temeschwar

Recent Elections

This title is currently held by Tethros i Zuhri i Erigo; it will be reelected at the next summit. 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.