[EMPIRE4!] IC Thread

[Gengy]

Round 21
[Imperial Sultanate of Regno]
Desert of Magic regions: Regno (8), Iadesh (7), Jherki (9), Deaux (56), Thae Guceart (92), Izbefe (6), Avegan (3)
[Imperial Sultan Tyber Regno, Son and Brother to the Donne of Air, Embodiment of the Aspect of Spirit]

Actions:

1. [Diplomacy 10] Permanent Cultural Identity: Ease of Education
   Regno is well known for it's ability to teach and instruct, and this is so ingrained into anyone within the Sultanate, that learning and helping others learn is second nature to them now.
2. [Economy] Buyout of Herring from Region 105
   (Buyout of second Trade Post in Region 105, Techs: Expanded Holds, OMC Rank 5, Roll²: 16)
   Clamoring for additional study, the Three Towers makes many demands of Regno's Merchant Guild. Umbo Iadesh the Eighth must pick something to procure for the Sultanate, and decides on a much needed meat product from the north that should not only keep researchers and scholars busy for a few years, but help feed the Regnans of Regner.
3. [Economy] Buyout of Mercenaries from the Isles of Lazaar
   (Buyout of first Trade Post in Region 28, Supported, Scepter of Bray, Techs: Expanded Holds and Fish Glue, OMC Rank 5, Roll²: 18)
   With so many merchants spread out among Emjata, the Legionnaires can't keep going with them everywhere. The Sultanate petitions for some of the Lazaarite's finest mercenaries to help protect their trade investments.
4. [Intrigue] Investigate 'The Blighted', specifically looking for whom comprises their leadership, in an effort to make contact and start discussing things with them.
   (Investigation, Roll¹: 18)
   'The Blighted' are not a... problem, at the moment... but they are atypical for a sect of Initiates. Very few cultures have an organization that names themselves after a swear word.
5. [Intrigue] Secret Action
   (Roll: 7)
   Rumors of 'Shadow Eyes' from the Young Adventurers Tournament abound, and now some people suggest that it was not the Hlaali Wolf... because someone named 'Shadow Eyes' is active in the background of Regno. No one knows for sure what they are doing...
6. [Faith] Convert the Abhidi temple in Region 81 to an Initiate School
   (Claim Religious Center #3, Region 81, Roll¹: 16)
   As part of the deal with the Maharaja of the Pride, Magi Mirator makes an effort to educate and convert the Abhidists of Arrakis to Initia. He struggles at first, when doing so by himself, but official backing by the Three Towers seems to help.
   Soon, many are not only educated in the ways of Mercantilism, but also interested in other sciences.
7. [Faith] Sway the individuals within Izbefe whom are undecided on their current faith.
   (Claim Religious Center #3, Region 6, Ease of Education, Roll³: 22)
   Before Soc Viclean passes on, he makes a lasting impression on the people of Izbefe. Those whom turned their backs on the principles of Initia become curious once again.
8. [Economy] Buyout of Enku from Kuniumi
   (Buyout of second Trade Post in Region 54, Techs: Expanded Holds, OMC Rank 5, Roll¹: 16) Action Redacted with Head GM Approval

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Non-Actions:

• Accept the Emissary from the League of the Beacon
• Invite Omanush Convoys to come learn about Precision Weights at Bratus Academy, for no cost to them. (Hopefully gain a favor with the OMC?)
• Bhule Federation Embassy
  
  • Sultan Tyber hopes that his Half-brother, the new Donne, will continue to work well with Regno; and is so far supportive of the Donne's actions.
  • Gift Bhule the following technologies:
    
    • Wave Bombing
    • Himitsu
    • Spy Master
    • Diresnags
    • Mass Conscription
    • Salt Wagons
• Dvalta Embassy
  
  • Throw what support Regno can behind Dvalta's decision to purchase Bani, if they will remove it from Mad King Dafi's hands instead of the Omanush Convoys.
• Khirus Embassy
  
• Karys Embassy
  

Spoiler: News and Rumors

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• There is a period of mourning in the Sultanate during the end of year 164. Former Grand Magus, Soc Viclean, of Family Sortis, passes away. He does so surrounded by family and friends, and laughing all the while. The former leader of Regno, that led it towards greatness, saw his daughter and granddaughter become wives of powerful men, and spends his last few moments holding on to his new baby great grandson, Sultan Tyber's new boy, Yaldean.
• Umbo Iadesh the Eighth sends a missive to his cousin, the Sultan, imploring the man do something - anything - to stem the tide of all the requests from the Three Towers to arrange for large quantities of this or that. Apparently, with all the new methodologies and technologies in Emjata, there are all kinds of experiments that "simply must be done, or so the scholars claim" and picking a direction to send new merchants is beginning to become overwhelming. Especially, or so Umbo says, with the possibilities of conflict arising with other country's merchants increasing as the years go on; something that Regno has taken great care to avoid.
• Alteta Venusa Regno comes of age in the year 165, and is named Heir of the Sultanate. She begins learning many things about running the country. She also seems quite gifted with Bani manipulation, and soon is a Speaker herself.
• Shipments of moon opals continue to be sent to Gwitna. Included this year is a letter of thanks for such a long and prosperous mercantile relationship. The ink is written in a new purple dye. In fact, all letters sent out recently from Regno seem to have this similar hue.
• Emissary's family continues to wonder when the aging ambassador's replacement will be named. Though there's apparently a rumor of a story from the Young Adventurer's Tournament that Emissary continues to laugh about, even years later.
• When Researcher finally arrives, she is treated kindly by those within Sortis. Even former Sultan - but still Grand Magus - Tutum Sortis comes out to call upon her. Oddly, one of Emissary's daughters is often seen nearby Researcher... and her guardsmen.
• After Soc Viclean's passing, a new adviser to King Hestradet is selected. Speaker Lokira Rainstep is pleased to take up the role, though she still walks with a bit of a limp from her much talked about fight with the Treant. She still loves clouds.
• Guildleader of Education Arata Doceo is seen asking for a whole - live - wild Sandboar. The hunters near Bratus Academy are glad to comply, but wonder what the man is up to. Doceo accepts their capture, and takes it into a private area of the Academy, primarily used for dangerous experiments, and asks not to be disturbed for some time. He exits the experiment room several hours later, looking pleased, and sends a (now dead) Sandboar to the kitchens to be dressed and sliced for consumption by staff and students.
• Speaker Suveni is hit hard by the news of Soc Viclean's death, and her 'Ridx teachers must take over classes for almost a full month before she is able to work past her grief of the loss of one of her mentors.
• Speaker Armis in the Overvann Assembly of Lords does his best to make friends with the Chief Ambassador of the great kingdom, Svessan. Armis is seen participating in (or at least following behind) discussions with the Chief Ambassador. The most pressing topic, at least according to Armis, is the soon to end peace treaty that Bhule negotiated.
• Speaker Schimba is still determined to complete her work, now titled, 'The Compendium of the Clans'. It's accuracy is stunning, but only surpassed by the many pages that preface everything with the fact that she has only been able to see exactly what the Clans want her to see, and nothing more.
• Speaker Habar in Yondar has apparently shaved his head! Supposedly, more than once, women of Yondar have tried to distract him from his duties; though he enjoys the company of Oamenii women, he is not as attracted to the women of Yondar. He focuses, instead, on his job, and emphasizes this by removing his hair. Unfortunately, his reports state, the women of Yondar are now fascinated by his bald scalp and don't understand the cultural implications that he is sure is causing quite the stir in Regno.
• Baern Dovan from Yondar is welcomed, and rooms are found for him in Bratus, near the Academy. The Ambassador is welcomed to travel to any of the cities in Regno, and escorts of Legionnaires will be pleased to guide him to where ever he wishes to go, including Sortis to see the Sultan.
• Speaker Statera and her husband in Lindeen have been attacked! The attacker is quickly subdued by the Blessed Blades guarding them, and turned over to local authorities. Apparently an over zealous student of Orthodox Perijianism was upset that the Speaker was in Lindeen, advising Earth Aspect construction workers and "Upsetting the Balance!" or so the zealot claimed. Official word from Lindeen on the results of this attempted assault is still being awaited.
• Magi Mirator has moved down to the hot sands of the Maharaja's palace. He reports personal distaste for the way the culture continues to utilize slaves, but begrudgingly admits that removing those slaves from the Serene Marasa Pridelands would be an even more difficult endeavor than the one undertaken within the burgeoning Sultanate, so many years ago. Slavery is far too much wrapped up in the Rakshasan culture for it to be easily abolished... and the Magi advising against more 'rash' actions, as the Pride is still quite strong and would react poorly to attempts by uniformed, uneducated, individuals who are trying to 'do the right thing'. The Three Towers notes this, and the leadership - including Sultan Tyber Regno - resolves to keep tabs on the factions in Regno more strongly opposed to slavery in Emjata.
• A later report from Magi Mirator requests additional aid in converting the Abhidi temple into an Initiate school. Apparently, the Magi was unable to do it by himself, though he did try for nearly a year. Backing from the Three Towers is needed.
• Speaker Retunda receives a promotion to Magi Retunda, and she is placed in charge of the Embassay in Karys.
• With the League of White Sails more independent than before, the Sultanate sends a delegate to act as an Ambassador to the region. Speaker Demens of Family Stiinta takes an interest in the new direction that the League is going, and his reports become more and more passionate and excited.
• The Ambassador to Ti Linnad has been a hotly debated topic within the Three Towers. It's changed multiple times in the past few years, to the point that a new Ambassador arrives in the region, only to receive orders to change with someone else. As it stands, no one has held the position in a prominent manner so far. Sultan Tyber is finally informed of the matter, and chooses to step in and settle the scholarly power-play by sending a Stoirmdur from Thae Gucert, named Mearbhall.
• Though only seen by most as 'just being friendly', the winners of the Youth Tournament not only had a fine dinner with Alteta Venusa, she continues to correspond with them via letters. The rumors are that they are just her discussing her days in Regno, and her time learning to be the Heir, but one thing is for sure: she values these friendships, and is always excited when a reply arrives.

Spoiler: Ruler Information

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Sultan Tyber Regno	D	E	F	M	I
Current	10	8	6	5	6
End of round 19	2	1	0	0	0
End of round 20	2	1	0	0	0
End of round 21	0	0	0	0	0

New Ruler Next Round

Expected Stat Bonuses: +1 Intrigue +1 Economy +1 Faith

Spoiler: Mechanical Bookkeeping

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Total Number of Regno 'Owned' Religious Centers: ??
Total Number of Initia 'Learning' Centers: 18
Total Number of Initia Holy Orders: 2

Regno Controlled Trading Posts:

• Bani - Region 8, TP #1
• Sapphires - Region 9, TP #3
• Corn - Region 33, TP #3
• Iadeshian Camels - Region 7, TP #1
• Iron - Region 12, TP#2
• Giant's Silk - Region 11, TP#2
• Moon Opals - Region 22, TP#1
• Granite - Region 26, TP#2
• Hlaali Bark - Region 56, TP#1
• Ships - Region 6, TP #3
• Medicinal Herbs - Region 89, TP #2
• Beer - Region 92, TP #1
• Millet - Region 5, TP #1
• Incense - Region 45, TP #3
• Timber - Region 2, TP #2
• White Bani - Region 36, TP #2
• Porphyra - Region 20, TP #2
• Dragon Shrimp - Region 10, TP #2
• Parchseed Oil - Region 51, TP#3

Technologies:
(Red = Requirements Not Met)
(Bold = Restricted Technology)

• Diplomatic Expedition (Exploration, Colonization, and Diplomacy Claim)
• Expanded Holds (Buyouts)
• Fish Glue Manufacturing (1/round Econ)
• Full Course Discourse (Stabilization)
• Warded Locks (+2 Defend Thefts)
• Decentralized Authority (New Ruler Stat Increase)
• Spymaster (Can I5 a Spymaster)
• Mass Conscription (Extra Units)
• Bani Bowls [Medicine]
• Camel Cavalry [Calvary]
• Refined Pician Weaponry [Weapons]
• Sacrificial Magic Supply Lines [Tactics]
• Hard Iron Armor [Armor]
• Inyoni Skyfarers [Live Weapons]
• Enchanted Arrows [Ranged]
• Enchanted Catapults [Siege]
• Aerial Bombardment [Tactics]
• Surplus Production [Siege]
• Salt Wagons [Supply]
• Signal Lamps [Tactics]
• Standardized Fortification [Siege]
• Dwarven Fortifications [Siege]
• Wave Bombing
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• Obsidian Fire [Siege]
• Wingknights [Cavalry]
• Himitsu
• Diresnares [Traps]
• Prayer Seals [Armor/Ward]
• Precision Weights (Buyouts)
• Red Herring Evidence (Defend Against Investigations of Secret Actions)
• Future Tech from the New Pellocian Federation

Military Units:

• 3 [Legionnaires]
• 3 [Sea Wolves]
• 1 [Stormvine Shock Troops]
• 1 [Avegan Warband]
• Magi Vecto [+9 Mil General]