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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The Alder of Meade oversees the docks of [[Mitwold#Meade|Meade]] in Mitwold. The Mithril Market specifically deals with the Tseriyn family of Faraden, selling them grain, apples, salted meat, cider and mead from [[farm|farms]] across the Marches in return for wains of precious [[mithril]]. It was commissioned by the Imperial Senate during the [[Dredge_the_Westmere|Autumn Equinox 385YE]] and completed shortly before the Spring Equinox 386YE. More information can be found in the '''[[Butterfly_in_reverse#Dredging_the_Westmere|Butterfly in reverse]]''' wind of fortune. | The Alder of Meade oversees the docks of [[Mitwold#Meade|Meade]] in Mitwold. The Mithril Market specifically deals with the Tseriyn family of Faraden, selling them grain, apples, salted meat, cider and mead from [[farm|farms]] across the Marches in return for wains of precious [[mithril]]. It was commissioned by the Imperial Senate during the [[Dredge_the_Westmere|Autumn Equinox 385YE]] and completed shortly before the Spring Equinox 386YE. More information can be found in the '''[[Butterfly_in_reverse#Dredging_the_Westmere|Butterfly in reverse]]''' wind of fortune. | ||
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Only a citizen of the Marches may hold the title. They do not receive a seat on the Bourse. As a title appointed through the Bourse they cannot be [[revocation|revoked]] by the [[Synod]]. | Only a citizen of the Marches may hold the title. They do not receive a seat on the Bourse. As a title appointed through the Bourse they cannot be [[revocation|revoked]] by the [[Synod]]. | ||
{{RecentElections|Alder_of_Meade}} | {{RecentElections|Alder_of_Meade}} | ||
==Tseriyn Mithril== | |||
The Alder of Meade oversees the docks of [[Mitwold#Meade|Meade]] in Mitwold. The Mithril Market specifically deals with the Tseriyn family of Faraden, selling them grain, apples, salted meat, cider and mead from [[farm|farms]] across the Marches in return for wains of precious [[mithril]]. It was commissioned by the Imperial Senate during the [[Dredge_the_Westmere|Autumn Equinox 385YE]] and completed shortly before the Spring Equinox 386YE. More information can be found in the '''[[Butterfly_in_reverse#Dredging_the_Westmere|Butterfly in reverse]]''' wind of fortune. | |||
Amulchi Tseriyn, the head of the Tseriyn family, approached the [[Ambassador to Faraden]] with a proposal for a trade agreement in 385YE. The Tseriyn are a powerful and wealthy Faraden family, with deep connections to ''Tchinua Ganbatar'', the broadly pro-Imperial Liege of the Five Winds. The family control a prosperous mithril mine in Faraden, and they were keen to take advantage of opportunities presented by the expansion of the Caitun docks, coupled with the high prices being offered for mithril in the Empire. | |||
The Faraden traders were keen to buy food and drink, and proposed a minimum two-year trade agreement to allow the ''Alder of Meade'' the chance to purchase [[mithril]] at an agreed rate. There was some question at the time as to why the Tseriyn were prepared to sell so much mithril to the Empire, and what they would do with their profits. They are known to be keen adherents of [[Prosperity]], and there is no doubt that their relations with the Marchers have done much to improve their prestige among the high families. The arrangement came with the blessing of Tchinua Ganbatar, so it is reasonable to assume there won't be any negative ramifications. Rather, bolstering a key ally of the current ruler certainly helps the Empire's diplomatic relations with Faraden. | |||
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Latest revision as of 11:11, 24 August 2026
Overview
The Alder of Meade oversees the docks of Meade in Mitwold. The Mithril Market specifically deals with the Tseriyn family of Faraden, selling them grain, apples, salted meat, cider and mead from farms across the Marches in return for wains of precious mithril. It was commissioned by the Imperial Senate during the Autumn Equinox 385YE and completed shortly before the Spring Equinox 386YE. More information can be found in the Butterfly in reverse wind of fortune.
The Alder of Meade is no longer able to trade with the Tseriyn, following the Jotun invasion of Mitwold after the Autumn Equinox 387YE, until the Empire reclaims Meade.
Responsibilities
The Alder of Meade is responsible for maintaining good relations with the Tseriyn family of Faraden. In the event that the docks of Meade, or those visiting them, were threatened, the Alder would be expected to deal with those threats.
| Tseriyn Mithril | |
| 160 crowns | 7 wains of mithril |
| 380 crowns | 14 wains of mithril |
| 660 crowns | 21 wains of mithril |
Powers
Ministry
As a ministry, the Alder could purchase wains of mithril at a set price. The Alder chose how much mithril to purchase by making their choice during downtime from their character page. Money was removed from, and wains of mithril were placed into, the character's inventory when the downtime is processed.
The current trade agreement with the Tseriyn merchant family will last until the start of the Winter Solstice 388YE.
Appointment
This title is appointed during the Autumn Equinox. The Alder of Meade is appointed by citizens of the Marches who control farms. The larger the farm an individual has, the more votes they can allocate in support to a candidate. The voting is handled by the civil servants in the Bourse.
Only a citizen of the Marches 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 Synod.
| Summit | Elected | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Equinox 387YE | Leoric Hudson | 514 Votes |
| Autumn Equinox 386YE | Aubrey Shaw | 515 Votes |
| Spring Equinox 386YE | Edmund Forster | 465 Votes |
Recent Elections
This title is currently held by Leoric Hudson; 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.
Tseriyn Mithril
The Alder of Meade oversees the docks of Meade in Mitwold. The Mithril Market specifically deals with the Tseriyn family of Faraden, selling them grain, apples, salted meat, cider and mead from farms across the Marches in return for wains of precious mithril. It was commissioned by the Imperial Senate during the Autumn Equinox 385YE and completed shortly before the Spring Equinox 386YE. More information can be found in the Butterfly in reverse wind of fortune.
Amulchi Tseriyn, the head of the Tseriyn family, approached the Ambassador to Faraden with a proposal for a trade agreement in 385YE. The Tseriyn are a powerful and wealthy Faraden family, with deep connections to Tchinua Ganbatar, the broadly pro-Imperial Liege of the Five Winds. The family control a prosperous mithril mine in Faraden, and they were keen to take advantage of opportunities presented by the expansion of the Caitun docks, coupled with the high prices being offered for mithril in the Empire.
The Faraden traders were keen to buy food and drink, and proposed a minimum two-year trade agreement to allow the Alder of Meade the chance to purchase mithril at an agreed rate. There was some question at the time as to why the Tseriyn were prepared to sell so much mithril to the Empire, and what they would do with their profits. They are known to be keen adherents of Prosperity, and there is no doubt that their relations with the Marchers have done much to improve their prestige among the high families. The arrangement came with the blessing of Tchinua Ganbatar, so it is reasonable to assume there won't be any negative ramifications. Rather, bolstering a key ally of the current ruler certainly helps the Empire's diplomatic relations with Faraden.
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.
Faraden Further Reading
Faraden Winds
- Seeds of discord - 388YE Summer wind of fortune
- Five flames - 388YE Spring wind of fortune
- Poets light but lamps - 387YE Winter wind of fortune
- We give the future to the winds - 387YE Autumn wind of fortune relating to religion and trade with Faraden
- Wild is the wind - 387YE Summer wind of fortune discussing trade and religion with Faraden
- A pillow of winds - 387YE Spring wind of fortune regarding Faraden diplomacy
- All the wind - 386YE Winter wind of fortune regarding Faraden diplomacy
- Where five winds meet - 386YE Autumn Wind of Fortune regarding Faraden diplomacy
- Winds and flames - 386YE Summer Wind of Fortune regarding Faraden diplomacy
Faraden Related Titles
- Alder of Meade
- Mediator of Fisk
- Azure Sutannir - gains benefits from Faraden musicians
Click Expand to see a summary of various pages related to Faraden.