Damatian Cliffs
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The Cliffs are well protected with a sequence of fortifications to guard the approach. Damation granite is flecked with silver marks although these are purely cosmetic and do not lessen its value. | The Cliffs are well protected with a sequence of fortifications to guard the approach. Damation granite is flecked with silver marks although these are purely cosmetic and do not lessen its value. | ||
Each of the fortifications is built of granite mined at that location, and each | Each of the fortifications is built of granite mined at that location, and each garrison is fiercely protective of the stone that protects them in time of need. Each of them identifies and names "constellations" of the greater silver flecks on their walls, and it is by their major constellations that each is known. | ||
Every great Bourse member personally finances the building of a fortification, and some Bourse members have bankrupted themselves attempting to build the strongest, most impressive fort along and up the Damation Cliffs. But not each fortification has been built without incident; many a fort has been plagued with accusations of corruption about its financing. In the year XXXXX noted philanthropist and popular stateswoman Inacia i Correrro i Riqueza was tried and convicted for embezzlement of Imperial funds, and was sentenced to work the Damation Cliffs in the shadow of the fort that she had stolen the funds to build. The irony was not lost on the troops, who would stand at attention and salute at the beginning and end of her every shift. | |||
{{Bourse Seat|the Damatian Cliffs|white granite|27 Imperial wains|Summer Solstice|As an Imperial seat, any Imperial citizen may participate in the auction and hold the title.}} | {{Bourse Seat|the Damatian Cliffs|white granite|27 Imperial wains|Summer Solstice|As an Imperial seat, any Imperial citizen may participate in the auction and hold the title.}} | ||
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Revision as of 19:45, 25 November 2015
Overview
The Damatian Cliffs are located near Damata in the Freeborn territory of Kahraman. Custodianship of the Damatian Cliffs grants an Imperial title; a seat on the Imperial Bourse; and a seasonal bounty of valuable white granite.
The Resource
The Cliffs are well protected with a sequence of fortifications to guard the approach. Damation granite is flecked with silver marks although these are purely cosmetic and do not lessen its value.
Each of the fortifications is built of granite mined at that location, and each garrison is fiercely protective of the stone that protects them in time of need. Each of them identifies and names "constellations" of the greater silver flecks on their walls, and it is by their major constellations that each is known.
Every great Bourse member personally finances the building of a fortification, and some Bourse members have bankrupted themselves attempting to build the strongest, most impressive fort along and up the Damation Cliffs. But not each fortification has been built without incident; many a fort has been plagued with accusations of corruption about its financing. In the year XXXXX noted philanthropist and popular stateswoman Inacia i Correrro i Riqueza was tried and convicted for embezzlement of Imperial funds, and was sentenced to work the Damation Cliffs in the shadow of the fort that she had stolen the funds to build. The irony was not lost on the troops, who would stand at attention and salute at the beginning and end of her every shift.