Total War: Broken City

[Eldan]

Blackfist Brotherhood to the Peacocks [6]

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Well, then. We have read what the Doctor told you. What exactly are you intending to do at our next tournament?

Blackfist Brotherhood to the Market Guard [6]

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If a man wants to sell his goods at our games, we won't stop him. We don't have anything against commerce, only against the exploitation of workers.

[Grimsage Matt]

To the Blackfist

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We would like to ask you about something.
Currently, you occupy the north factories. And one of our current projects is to help improve factory safety. So, would you mind if we took a look and helped make improvements to increase workplace safety?

[Eldan]

Blackfist to the Technist's Guild [5]

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How should we say this... no?

As the situation stands, currently, we are not willing to let anyone with an enormous edge in technology and a solid power base dig around in our main support base.

Maybe once the city has calmed down a bit.

[oblivion6]

mercantile's guild

blackthorne and exodus carriage houses[PM]

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i am sorry for disrupting your carriages but i have some very interesting news. it turns out that members of both your houses have been working together in organizing a massive smuggling ring within the city. it also seems that thesee same members have been the ones hiring bandits to harass you both so they could make a profit off of the chaos and the trade-war between you 2.

to shipwrights guild

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i would like a ship that is speedy enough to quickly deliver goods from place to place as well as durable enough to fight off any pirates

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would i be able to perhaps get a trait or something that makes my caravans harder to hijack? i was thinking perhaps using my MIL to train each member of any given caravan to fight and i could also use my arms shipment to arm them.

can i have a price for the use of a craftsman assasin?

could i arm my merchant vessels with ballistae and the like?

[Greystone]

The EBSA Defense 5

Regency Courtyard Assault

Captain Rargo cursed as he took in the situation. Out from and around the well at the far end of the courtyard milled a great horde of creatures- many of whom did not follow any rational biological morphology. Scales, feathers, tough leathery skin of all colors writhed as the creatures slowly became aware of the Councils expeditions existence. The Captain quickly placed his ornate burgonet upon his head and began barking orders "Greycloaks to the front, tactical line" he moved with his men, allowing his noncoms to organize their men "Defend the others"

He took a brief moment to admire his men and women as the took position. One would think that being clad in Grey and Steel would make any force appear drab, but Rargo had always found that the uniform gave the appearance of stoicism. The normal footsoldiers were equipped with a light breastplate, a burgonet, shin guards, and a heavy pike meant to cleave through bone and armor. Underneath the armor they wore a grey shirt and breeches, with a small golden pin denoting their allegiance to the EBSA keeping the iconic thick grey cloak which gave them their name around their necks. Sergeants were identified by their use of a hand weapon (usually a axe or longsword) with a shield. Behind the line, the sharpshooters quickly brought their weapons (firearms or heavy crossbow's) to bare.

Already the forces of House Wallen and the Ram Revolution were moving ahead to engage the demon horde. "Forward!" he ordered, brandishing his own long blade, causing the line (and the forces from House Wrecken) to march forwards to support their council comrades. Shortly behind Kara took in the tactical movements and gathered her people. The less experienced formed a slight ring around the non combatants while she herself moved forwards- grinning. Her forces, clad in leathers, pulled a variety of weapons from hidden areas. She herself through back her customary coat, drawing a pistol into one hand and a rapier in the other.

Consul Blizzardmarch gathered his mages around him "Demons" he reported to those within earshot after a short glance at the foe "A variety of sub-types" he made a small annoyed 'hrmph' noise before reaching into a pouch "We shall need to seal that well".

The Greycloaks slammed heavily into the demon's, lending their full weight to the already substantial combined forces battling, reinforcing the line. Pikes hacked down, severing limbs and causing caustic demonic blood to spray. Above them the sky changed as the area moved underneath them, as men and demon fought to butcher each other. However it seemed the discipline of the council forces when combined with the magic coming from the wizard's behind them had the unorganized demon's outmatched. Rargo was busy disembowling a creature with far to many limbs when a large ram headed brute crushed a Wreken House guard's skull, leaping behind the organized line towards one of the guides busy defending himself from another of the creatures.

The demon was intercepted by Kara, who threw herself in its way, driving her rapier through its hest with more force than a woman her size should be able to muster. With a vicious grin and a snarl she pulled back and cut the beasts throat with a quick slice, the blood causing her nostrils to flare.

The fight seemed long, but in truth lasted only a few moments as the seal upon the well was finally put in place. Blizzardmarch's warning that the seal was temporary was well heeded as the well broke open again, more and more demon's pouring out. The fighting was more dangerous this time, men and mages tiring from the constant onslaught. One by one council soldiers were being pulled down, cursing and fighting, under the tide. The line wavered but never broke just as the room moved again, leaving most of the horde stranded on the far side of the castle.

Blizzardmarch, sweat streaming down his pale features, spoke the final incantation- chaining the courtyard in place next to the Gatehouse, saving the council force from the onslaught. Quickly demon bodies were dragged into a pile, as Captain Rargo, Consul Blizzardmarch, and Deputy Lythene approached Ser Wallenstein and General Krodak.

Rargo, sword covered in demonic blood and armor scratched was the first to step forwards, offering both of the commanders a hand "Excellent work my friends" he sounded a bit winded, his dark brow wet with perspiration "That should hold them at bay for a while"

To Council

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Dear members of the Council,

I am being kept up to date on all matters of the state from our base of operations in the Regency Courtyards of the Daisong Palace through an intermediary as well as several magical and mundane means.

As for the Doctor's proposal's, I and the rest of the EBSA are gratified to hear of proposals that both help problems at hand and are in the realm of public works rather than public defense. In that vein, after a short discussion with the upper echelon's of EBSA staff, we have decided to agree to both of the proposals. + Wealth shall go to the road project, and ++ Morale worth of diplomats, lawyers, and other members shall work with the council on creating the diplomatic corp.

As a status report from the palace, we have set up a strong base camp, but we will still need the support of the council to clear out more. The decaying enchantments are strong and we have only chipped the surface. We have many thanks to the forces from House Wreken, House Wallen, and the Ram Revolution- as their support was crucial in defeating the demonic hordes.

As another mention, we will continue to attempt to build our Field Offices until hopefully we have reconnected as many districts and neighborhoods as possible. Our field offices are to provide a stable network for the bureaucracy. Any government, be it the Council or any of the following governments, will need our ability to quickly identify problems and solve them as according to the city laws. We at the EBSA assure the council that any of the members can use these offices at any time for aid or counseling in legal or bureaucratic matters and strongly suggest that we are not impeded in creating our network of communication.

With respect,
Chief Consul Blizzardmarch.

Fat Tippest

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If there is no objection, we shall be creating a field office in this district. Feel free to ask the clerks their for counsel on any legal problems you encounter.

Militia of Order and Justice

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Hello, we wish to establish Field Offices in the Mains and Fractures. Would this be at all possible? We are trying to create a solid network of communication for the new and future governments of the city.

Church of Neposh

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We don't mean to bother you, but we wished to show you that our field offices have been established in other faction owned area's and we have not seized any influence away from our estimable friends. We would leave you alone, but not being able to place field offices in Orn Totre AND the Pews AND the Lead Ferrows is leaving our communication system a bit week.

Is it at all possible to change your mind about us setting up our field offices in at least one of the mentioned neighborhoods?

Embassy Row

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Ambassadorial Guard, we at the EBSA would like to extend our gratitude for your tireless service of keeping your neighborhoods streets safe. We wish to extend our influence into your neighborhood, and was wondering if perhaps we could enter into a partnership of some sort.

Merdellon Knights

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+ Esp is sent into the neighborhood, looking for any evidence of the knights. If they ask around, they make it clear that the EBSA wishes to speak with them, on any terms they set.

Silversmith's Guild

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We are under the understanding that you own the neighborhoods of Milford, Smith's Way, and Artisan's? If so, we wish to expand our network of field offices into these districts in hopes of creating a city wide system that works for the current and future governments. They will also be happy to assist any of your own legal needs.

Druegar Fields

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Agents are sent in to report the EBSA on the three main factions in the area, and if any would be hostile to an EBSA field office- or friendly to our organization.

Dr. Vassari- Bloodhaven

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We wish to extend our Field offices into Old Jack's Run and Frostcap if at all possible.

Icy Mont

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To the Dreumont, Consul Blizzardmarch (a noted Ice Elf) sends a message asking if a partnership on dealing with the neighborhood would be possible, including a Field Office.

Blackthorne and Exodus Carriage Houses

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Both are notified of a soon, very possible city connecting road that will surely be good for buisness. Whichever of the two Houses promises the most influence in the Turnaround, and best/cheapest service will have the EBSA's backing as the Council's preferred mail coach service. It is also mentioned that due to the amount of Field Offices, the EBSA may also need a quite substantial contract, and can promise talks with the bookbinders as well. We make it clear we are willing to work with both if the two can make a deal among themselves.

[Zemalac]

To Grimsage Matt (GM PM)

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The "Verdan Contact" mentioned in the end-of-turn post is just a fluff way of showing that the Wardens now have connections in Verdan and don't have to wait for a turn to receive replies from out-of-city factions based on that particular island. To use another faction's Contacts trait, you have to spend ESP mid turn for every neighborhood you are away from the location of the Contact.

Basically, if you want to send a message to someone who would be able to be contacted by the Verdan Contacts trait, you'll have to wait until after EoT for a reply. On the other hand, contacting Gerald Neilson would usually require the Contacts trait, but he happens to be in the city at the moment...

Gerald Neilson to Technists Guild (5)

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That would depend entirely on what you wish to purchase. My employer offers a wide variety of stock devices manufactured in Veras, and also accepts commissions for custom designs and items of a more unique, and occasionally controversial, nature. If you wish, I can also serve as a go-between to acquire devices created by the Monks of the Ascension, though if you wish to purchase items created by other direct competitors to my employer I would advise you look elsewhere.

Fat Tippest: Technists Guild (5)

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The managers are none too happy with the Guild men hanging around handing out books--they tend to compare them unfavorably to Blackfist pamphleteers and try to drive them off the street--but the workers themselves seem receptive to your message.

Peacocks to Blackfist Brotherhood (6)

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Well, we were planning on working to draw in a bit of larger crowd, maybe having some discreet gentlemen hanging around afterwards directing tired folks to places they can relax, maybe even have a few pretty things picking up a few clients, but right now it looks like we're going to be using as a stage to publicly execute whatever poor dumb animal decided it was a good idea to pass our mail along to someone else.

Don't eavesdrop on us, friend. You give us respect, we'll do you the same, aight?

Peacocks to Doctor Vassari (6)

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Looks like Blackfist has been reading our mail. We seem to have a bit of a security problem, one which we intend to make vanish. Helping out with and taking advantage of the games is all well and good, but we aren't about to start tolerating disrespect of this kind while doing so.

Market Guard to Blackfist Brotherhood (6)

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...Right. The Doctor told you what he was planning, then?

Blackthorne, Exodus Carriage Houses to Mercantile's Guild (PM)

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What the ****. What the actual ****. You got evidence of this? You know who the bastards are?

On a completely unrelated subject, just out of curiosity, do you mind if we nail some people to your bridge? Like, off the side? We'll keep it tasteful.

Shipwright's Guild to Mercantile's Guild (4)

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You'll be wanting this one, then. It's based on Imperial navy cutters, but with a flatter bottom so it won't get stuck on the bottom of the Tethyn. That also gives it a little more cargo space, right along here, see? Swivel-gun mounts here, here and here, though you'll have to supply those yourself--or you could stick arbalests or something on them, the mounts don't care. Mast for high-seas and upstream work, but there's room for oar and pole as well. Good, well-rounded merchant marine ship, this.

oblivion6 (GM PM)

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Hmm. I could see that working, yeah.

Craftsman assassin removing a single target: 30 WEL. Doesn't matter what target, doesn't matter what conditions you put on the killing, they don't care and it won't change the price. For 30 WEL they will remove one individual from the mortal world. People can't even be resurrected by divine intervention or raised from the dead with necromancy after the Craftsmen are through with them.

And of course you can arm your merchant vessels.

Fat Tippest to EBSA (5)

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Don't see any problems with that, milord. We'd be right grateful for legal assistance in drawing up some contracts, truth be told.

Ambassadorial Guard to EBSA (5)

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An intriguing proposal. What sort of partnership did you have in mind?

Merdallan Knight (EBSA PM)

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This would be an EoT action, I'm afraid.

Dreuger Grounds (EBSA PM)

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This, however, would not be an EoT action, because it's stuff you can pick up from rumors and your own records.

Drueger Grounds: The various factions in this neighborhood are, for the most part, religious in nature. Telen Kosh is a cult leader who lived three-hundred years ago; the current head of the Righteous Army claims to be his reincarnation, though the veracity of this claim cannot be proven. The Brotherhood of the Flowering Rose are probably the closest to practical as you'll get in the Grounds, being an order of assassins who worship the symbol of an open rose (not roses themselves--they believe the image itself is holy). They don't really make a big deal out of their beliefs, unlike the others. The Defeated are associated with one of the dark and bloody gods from up in Elsinier (ice elf deities are infamous for being brutal, barbaric and cruel, and are widely regarded as a stain on an otherwise civilized culture). This particular group claims allegiance to Drowning-in-Snow, though a small, feared subfaction of them worships Blood-in-Black-Water.

Dreumont to EBSA (4)

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That would be wonderful, of course! If possible, we would very much like assistance in dealing with the Worldbreaker thugs in Old Jack's Run. The Worldbreaker destroyed the greatest empire and greatest culture that this world has ever seen; he should not be glorified like this. Frankly, it's disgusting.

Blackthorne, Exodus Carriage Houses to EBSA (4)

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Well well well, what have we here...seems a lot of people are taking an interest in the Turnaround lately. We've both got a bit of housekeeping to take care of, but once that's done you can be sure we'll devote our full attention to providing you with the best damn courier service you've ever seen.

[ragingrage]

The Silversmith's Guild

To the EBSA

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We do possess a large degree of influence in those neighbourhoods, and would be fine with your setting up there.

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mercantile's guild

to shipwrights guild[4]

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very good. i shall be shipping 5 WEL to pay for the fleet.

blackthorne, exodus carriage houses[PM]

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i brought the documents detailing the raids on the smugglers hideouts [presents evidence].

of course it doesnt explicitly say they have been hiring bandits against you, but its certainly not too big a stretch.

to technists guild

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i am afraid something has just come up. i will have to delay my payments for the weaponry until next turn. however i assure you i will pay interest as soon as possible.

to GM

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30 WEL!!! thats absurd...i hope they are as good as everyone says. will need to store that info away for further use.

would i be subverting some of the carriage houses morale by ending their years of strife?

[Thelonius]

Bloodhaven Hospital

Council - Proposal One

We don’t need to train a special force for it – the factions, the street passes through, have their guards. They just need to alter their patrols.

Vote Count:
In Favour (3): ESBA, Mercantile Guild, Dr. Vassari
Against (0):

Amendment: Mercantile Guild will provide increased contribution of 6 WEL

Council - Proposal Two

I would like to amend my proposal – let’s for now just prepare the diplomats. This will take time, so they won’t leave the city right now. And if by the time, their preparations are done, nobody has agreed to contribute soldiers, I will personally see, that a proper military escort is arranged.

Vassari to Blackfist Bortherhood [6]

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''You trust me personally, and then go behind my back? Let’s pretend our talks never happened.''

Peackocks & Market Guard [6]

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It appears, I’ve been made a fool by Blackfist Brotherhood. I should have paid attention to their reputation. Well, a lesson learned. I won’t have anything to do with them.

And it appears we have a spy issue. I think the Market Guard knows best, how… annoying it is. I propose we work together, to make sure, that the private stuff of Triphage Untima (meaning our areas of control, not whole district) remains private.

Mercantile Guild [6]

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''You have exiled the smugglers, but they are still out there, trying to get into the city, like rats into the larder, and like rats they’ll eventually find way. It is better to have some control over the process, by allowing smaller spoilage, then none at all and risking unknown. However, if you are concerned about it, I’ll drop the issue.''

[OOC – I was planning to check with GM first, but decided to just ask Peacocks. My interest was only in smugglers, who are smuggling stuff that’s illegal, but really not that bad. Get informants into their organizations or direct assistance in ridding us of the smugglers, who smuggler the vile stuff. Since there aren’t many of those, no point for me to do it.]

GM-PM

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Drueger Grounds – not much fishing for me then. Okay, let them do what they want.

Junkers

What was technological level of Zanchar Empire? Are their war machines catapults? Magi-Tech? Or Mechas?

How realistic is creation of Junkers Guild? Can I estimate how long it would take for the students to learn enough technical knowledge to be able to meet the standards of Gerard Neilson? I assume I’ve gathered people, who are already somewhat proficient with machinery and I expect Gerard will provide some basic repair instructions to devices that arrive.

Chronicles II

So – was something implanted into the Judge (either through surgery or magic), which was done in a way, that if he turned his head or moved, a thin membrane inside him would tear, releasing the substance? What caused the membranes to swell – can I tell or do I need a closer study [EoT]?

Dycatropic Ludanum - An easy to find substance? Vassari would have checked long ago to see, which substances would be available to him in the city for his Pharmacology Trait.

Was dycatropic ludanum added to maximize the man’s suffering or was it the cause of swelling somehow?

[Pretending this is a CSI show] I will try to gently ask some questions to Judge’s sister, maybe there is some clue as to why the madman targeted her brother. Maybe talk to the Uncle as well.

[Any chance Judge was a member of a faction in Silvathrien? Those guys look like they might be of assistance…]

Hmm – is it possible, that his wife is still alive, in similarly horrible state. No indication that Redeye had another lair I guess…

Silvathrien

''I have bad news for you.'' Melissa Blaine began. ''I’m afraid your brother was found dead.'' No need to tell the poor woman, that he wasn’t actually found dead. ''His body is in the Bloodhaven Hospital.''

To ESBA [6]

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I don’t control Old Jack’s Run and have little influence there. As for an office in Frostcap, certainly.

[oblivion6]

mercantile's guild

to doctor vasiri

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it is not really a big deal, was just curious.

i am sorry for reading your mail, i was just curious about the increased amount of chatter going on and wanted to stay abreast of current situations.

[Ragnar Lodbroke]

House Wallen D Esp 8

Roving Contract

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"Uncle, I' ready for deliver. Please have the Flintlock weapons get here [At EoT], we'll cross them through Becombe Lake. The price was 8 Wealth, right?"

To EBSA

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I'll finish building Party Houses in silent Court, Mewlings and Heartsblood [this turn].
Do you want a PM to discuss things? I'm worried about the Magical sitation

"SPEARS READY!!! CROSSBOWS!"
The spear square opened, as crossbowmen poured out.
Wallen guards were standing in a classical formation, called a "tercio".

The mages and crossbowmen pelted the demons as they advanced, only to retreat behind the lances when they got too close.


One of the demons got to Ser Wallenstein, and rose him to his mouth. With a flash, the dwarve's axe took most od the demon's head off.

"You see, men! I can't get to their heads but they want to help me! Gods bless them li'l *******"

As the men laughed, the squad pressed on against the demon horde.

To City Council

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Doctor's Proposal 1:
Possitive vote.
We have little We to give, but we offer Mil support.

Doctor's Proposal 2:
Possitive vote, 2 Mor.

Party's inner Council

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"I need to have a private talk with you. I have a plan to greatly improve our military power, but require help to make it so.

Does the Dwimmercant have a way to make cargo pass through Becombe lake?"

"On other matters, what is the vission the party has on Matoff and his cronies?"

"Finally, I'm planning to write a book. I believe that a manifest would be great to make our Party's beliefes further ingrained in the City's ideas."

[Thelonius]

Bloodhaven

Mercantile Guild/Heladuit Court/Silversmith Guild [6]

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''I will wait for Heladuit Court to speak about the situation in the Heavensgate, though I hope we can reach some way of doing less fighting and more money.''

''I wanted to propose a long-term project, that would benefit our trade. You may have heard about Technist Guild experiments in flight. I've learned about them, from all the explosions, they've managed to achieve. But I think with time and focus, they can create an Areoyard here in Sav Altulas.''

''Our goods are expensive and while not light, it would be easier to transport them by Airships, then risking ground travel.''

''This would make 85% of bandits infesting the Shattered Lands a headache for our competition, and I predict would lead to decline in their numbers, as they'll starve from the lack of prey, thus making a service to Shattered Lands.''

''Now I expect 15% of the bandits either have means or would be smart enough to figure out a way to attack our shipments in air, but I think we can more easily protect them there, and I have a few ideas about how it can be achieved.''

''So, what do you think? Should we impress on the Technists Guild the importance of this avenue of research?''

Council

''Excellent.'' Vasari smiled, pleased, though nobody could see it.

''The Noblemen’s guard patrolling the street would send a clear message to the people, that the nobility is protecting them and I’m certain, that establishment of Diplomatic Serivce, would allow our noble families to reacquire much of what we’ve lost, when our kingdom fell – lost contacts, relatives, heirlooms and legacies.''

''Now, with four votes in favour of each proposal, they both pass, becoming official Council Edicts. While I’ll wait for other votes, before sending the clerk to commit the edicts to records and make them public, I believe we can start working on executing them, right away.''

Edict One: Council Street [Passed]

A Street is to be made from Traitor’s Bridge to Little Zanchar, that will facilitate commerce and impress the foreign visitors in the city. It will be wide, well-maintained and well-patrolled.

Tax: All Council Members with two exceptions (see below), House Laurier and Church of Neposh pay a onetime tax of 1 WEL

Amendment: Mercantile Guild pays 6 WEL. Lodstrom Party provides 1 MIL to train patrolmen, who’ll guard the street and protect the construction process.

Edict Two: Diplomatic Service [Passed]

Diplomats will be trained and an official Diplomatic Corps will be established to represent Sav Altulas interests abroad.

The Council authorises the Diplomatic Corps to represent the interests of the city, giving its members official status of the city ambassadors.

Ambassadorial Service:

Lodstrom Party will have authority to appoint Ambassadors to Diplomatic Corps.

Mercantile Guild will have authority to appoint Trade Advisors to Diplomatic Corps (a special position to advise ambassadors and deal with issues of trade).

ESBA will have authority to appoint embassy clerks as well as power of oversight over the Ambassadors and Trade Advisors, to make certain they follow the interests of Sav Altulas.

Representative of Triphage Untima (currently Dr. Vassari) will have authority to recommend people to the Diplomatic Services, contingent on acceptance of the three above. (recommendation for Ambassador must be accepted by Lodstrom party, for Trade Advisor by Mercantile Guild, etc.).

The Council Street Project

Mercantile Guild [Council Street]

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I thank you for your generous contribution to this project. Now as for planning, I suggest the street would run from Traitor’s Bridge , through Caravansarae and I suggest Turnaround to Swordsware in the Lomb Circle.

Militia of Order and Justice [Council Street]

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The street will run through Fractures and Mains, the first has suffered from the earthquake, the second was left in a sorry state, by the gangs that run it. I see the construction of the street as an excellent way to revitalize those areas. New, better houses can be built to relocate the people from the places, where the street would need to be made wider and shops and buisnesses can be opened near the street.

House Laurier [Council Street]

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The Council has decreed that a new street would be made to facilitate commerce. You can see the advantages of such venue. The merchants, customers and goods passing back and forth faster and with fewer pains would mean saved time and better mood to conclude lucrative deals.

The street would run from Swordsware and the Chain Run to Fractures. As its presence would benefit you, the Council levies a tax of 1 WEL to go to the costs of making the street.

Church of Neposh [Council Street]

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The Council has decreed a new street is to be made, a wide, well-maintained and well-patrolled. Now I believe you would see the benefit a large flow of people through your area would bring to you and hope you’ll provide full cooperation in its construction.

The Council levies 1 WEL tax to cover the costs of constructing the street.

ESBA [Council Street]

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Your help would be invaluable in the planning of this street, as we suspect you have the most accurate schemes of the city and knowledge of how its streets work with each other. The Council Street would pass the Halls of Justice and Daisong Palace in Silent Court and move through Heartsblood to Triphage Untima.

Peacocks/Market Guards [Council Road]

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I have introduced a proposal to the Council to construct a new Street, from Traitor’s Bridge to Little Zanchar that would make it easier for people to travel within the city.

I would like to prose, each of us contributes 1 WEL to both construct our part of the Street and make several pleasant side streets with gardens and benches, for people to take walks and relax.

[Eldan]

And it's once again time for...

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On the back, this time, there is a list of districts that would be "levelled" for this supposed road.

[HerbieRAI]

To Council (on the council street project)

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Unfortunitly the faithful are not wealthy aristocrats like you are used to. We have no money to spare for the leavy, and cannot help build it. We will not impede its contstruction.

We are currently trying to oust the heritical machine cults in Lead Farrow. If members of the council could lend us 3 MIL for the turn, we could donate 2 WEL for the construction.

[ForzaFiori]

Ram Revolution
Council Project 1:

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It's a bit late, but I'm on board. In the future I hope we can expand this road to reach all the parts of the city.

[Thelonius]

Council - Church of Neposh Issue

''Thank you for your support Councilor.'' Vasari smiles. ''After your excellent work in the Runner's City, I knew, I could count on your support''

Dr. Vasari checks his notes on the Church of Neposh, before begining the discussion of the issue before the Council.

''The Church of Neposh is refusing the tax, we've instituted, offering an alternative, that I personally don't see as feasible.''

''I propose, that the Council shouldn't be supporting the expansion of the Church of Neposh, if they’ll prove to be uncooperative with our attempts to run this city. As I understand, the Ram Republic Army was helping the Church in the recent fighting in the Lead Ferrow. I hope Citizen Richter wouldn't provide his soldiers to the assistance of Neposh, until this issue is resolved.''

''I’m also forced to ask the Church of Neposh, if their religious doctrine calls for the destruction of all heretical cults? And would they deem the Technists Guild and their holy book Liber Technologica as heretical teachings? Same about the other major machine cult – the Gear’s Chosen? The Council must be prepared, in case you plan to expand your war against ''heretical'' cults.''

[ArcaneStomper]

The Sausage Guild
Def Esp 7

Guild's Row
After many years the Sausage Guild returns to Guild's Row, or at least a few of them. Several of the guild’s more presentable officers, backed up by several considerably less presentable carvers head up the street to the old guild house. To see exactly which nest of imposters is claiming the place for themselves.

To the Ansigaris

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Things are proceeding most excellently. Our partnership has been very fruitful to date. We propose to expand into the other two districts of gilded now. As they have no mages themselves the Ambassadorial guard will surely recognize the need to have additional protection against the Librarian or any mages who have decided to flee her. And we have a personal interest in reclaiming our guild hall.

[ForzaFiori]

Ram Revolution

TO the Council:

"If it is the wish of the council, the Republican forces will immediately pull back from Lead Farrow. Currently only you have expressed the wish, Dr Vasari, though I would be glad to put it to a vote. I would, of course, abstain from such a vote however. Too much conflict of interest."

[Grimsage Matt]

To Gerald Neilson

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Well, some of the firepower we saw in that fight was impressive. How much would it cost for a shipment of advanced weapons? Maybe a few of those bombs? We're also looking into light but strong steel alloys. You have any?

[Thelonius]

Councilor Vasari to Ambassadorial Guard [6]
copy to ESBA

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Vassari arrived to the Embassy Row wearing his official Council costume, with several ESBA clerks trailing behind to document the proceedings.

''The Council has issued an edict, by which Diplomatic Corps would be established and Sav Altulas would begin to forge official relations with other powers once again.''

''You have not forgotten your duty well in these years, when many others would have forgotten or forsaken it, for which you have my deepest respect. Soon those embassies would start filling with diplomats of foreign powers. Can I count on the Ambassadorial Guard, when that time comes?''

''We can do the paperwork to officially make you part of the Diplomatic Corps now. As it will time to organize the institution, there won’t be many changes right away – but the Council will see about restoring the embassies and providing for the Guard, as you’ll probably need more men and equipment once things get lively.''

''I would like to ask about the rumours of Merdallan Knight? Are they true? Is he an exile?''

[HerbieRAI]

Church of Neposh at Council

You are quick to throw off compromise, not even suggesting a counter offer to our proposal. We are not members of the council yet, and you are trying to impose a tax on someone who is not in your jurisdiction. We are willing to compromise with the council and help support building the road, but we cannot do so without aid in other areas.

As far as the religious disscussion, I can assure you that you have nothing to fear from us. If you had ever talked with the cultists in Lead Ferrow, you'd understand that they are nothign like the technists or the Gear's Chosen. They are heritics who would rather see the world burn than anyone not follow their doctorine.

[Thelonius]

Council Meeting: Church of Neposh

Vasari clapsed his hands together, as he listened to the priest. He let them fall down and his fingers moved among the papers, revealing one titled Holy Word of Neposh.

He spoke calmly, yet something in his tone has perked the ears of all present, both Councilors and Sav Altulas public, interested in the political process.

''I’d like to ask two questions. According to your doctrine, are people, who do not believe in Neposh – Blasphemers? Do all unrepentant Blasphemers deserve to meet their end by the sword?''

''If those two statements are correct, wouldn’t it mean, that it would be preferable for the Church of Neposh to have the world burn, then have people in it not follow their doctrine?''

[oblivion6]

mercantile's guid

proposal two

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i am investing 4 MOR into finding some decent trade advisors

silversmiths guild/helauduit court and doctor vasiri[PM]
spoiler]me and house laurier had already talked to them about a joint airship project. they are coming along quite well i believe with house lauriers funding. i myself plan to donate about 6 WEL next turn.[/spoiler]

[League]

Militia of Order and Justice

EBSA

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Your organization may put there offices in these neighborhood on the condition that you spend 1 temp. econ to help repair those neighborhoods.

To Council (on the council street project)

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We would be happy to pay for the road.

[HerbieRAI]

The spoke softly amongst themselves for a few moments. No high ranking official had questioned the beleifs of the Church since the sorceress' demise. The messanger waits for the crowds voices to die down, then he smiles and replies

We did not know you still read from the sorceress' propaganda. It is true that all un-repentant blasphemers must be killed, but the notition that all non believers are blasphemers is abusrd and untrue. If that were the case, there would be almost none to our numbers since we'd have to kill just about everyone, and never allow converts. In truth, most of our members are recent converts since we removed the secret police. But many in Orn Torte still do not hold our faith, and we do not threaten their lives because of it.

But lets end this witch trial and get back to the topic at hand. Is the council willing to compromise, or is it going to continue to intimidate those around them? We are still willing to work with you, but if you are unwilling to talk then we will stop talking to the wall.

[Nyrt]

Esoteric Society of Gentleman Explorers [6]

Sebastian was shaken. He had never seen Lord Founder so angry. Angry with himself, with others, it didn't matter. Sebastian had gone to see him despite the physician's protestations, and Founder had greeted him with a scowl which was truly frightening to behold on a face usually so kind. He had been given several letters to deliver, one to 'those petty cowards and their tin king,' Sebastian assumed he referred to the Champions of Sovereignty, and one to 'that infernal council who's indecision costs lives.' Probably the Provisional Council. He was the shouted out before the the physician could bustle back in, sparing Sebastian nothing more than a dark look.

Upon delivery, Sebastian urged the recipients not to hold Founder's words against him, as he was wounded and in the blackest of moods.

to Champions of Sovreignity

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You cowards. The men you promised me never arrived. If you continue to show such cowardice and falsehood, I will do all I can to oppose your bid for kingship. Your men never arriving cost the lives of many good men, and for this I will never forgive you. Perhaps If you can help me defend from that bitc witch, I will reconsider my evaluation of your moral status.

to the Provisional Council

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Your council is inefficient and ineffective. Your vote to determine who would live and who would die came too late, and as a result, by the time the information that you had decided to allow us to be butchered came when plan were already in motion, and the wheels could not be stopped. Men died as a result of your indecision, and for this I will never forgive you. Good luck gaining the support of the city when you cannot decide whether to move against an active threat or to send men to to their death, both in the palace without antimagic, and against the Librarian without reinforcements. You disgust me.

[Grimsage Matt]

Technist Guilf Firearms Sale

Are you wooried about the recent troubles? Do you need a weapon to blow the gangs or other forces that would threaten you away? Come on down to the Technists Guild Firearms Depot! We currently have a fine slection of Blackpowder flintlocks, and they're going cheap. From small and well worked pistols, to functional rifles, to the "Thunderbuss" if you want them to eat lead, we have it!

Prices guide;
1 WEL for a 1shot use
2 WEL for 3 1shot uses
4 WEL for Blackpowder weapons II

Subject to background checks and lisencing.

[Imperial Psycho]

The Order of the Wren Morale: 5

To the Technists Guild

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I would be interested in acquiring Blackpowder weapons for my organisation. The full contract would be paid.

The Wren.

[Murska]

Wardens to Verdan Contact

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Rudimentary blackpowder weaponry is beginning to proliferate in Sav Altulas due to the chaotic situation. At least one faction is already selling their own for profit.

I'd like to bring quality in the form of Verdan guns to the markets. A suitable supplies would receive a fair cut of the profits, of course.

Wardens to Painted Elf Gangs

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You've seen what we do to those who oppose us. We're fair to those who surrender, and we destroy those who fight. If you wish to leave, we will not stop you. If you wish to give up your weapons and go back to your homes, we will not stop you. If you wish to fight, you will all die.

Wardens to Hath Poisoner's Society

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We give you two choices.

Leave this district, and preferrably this city, or die.

Wardens to Kylar DePoche

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All right. We'll give you your + p.Wealth retainer if you'll work for us.

[Eldan]

Blackfist Brotherhood to Doctor Vasari [6]

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A personal message from the Littlefinger of the Hand:

"We apologize deeply for the previous messages, Doctor. They were badly worded and did not convey what we wanted them to convey. We do greatly respect you as a person and do not distrust you.

What we meant to say was that the safety of Arena visitors is a great concern to us, and that if even more people than we had so far are to arrive for the next games, we will have to carefully coordinate security matters with all groups concerned. We did not wish to imply that we do not trust you, that we think of your organisation as corrupt, or that you were unable to hire reliable people.

The messages we sent to the guilds and peacocks were not meant to go over your head, or imply that we wanted to cut you out of any deals. We merely wished to facilitate communication by opening multilateral communication channels between all groups involved, instead of taking up much of your valuable time by using you as an intermediary.

We would still much appreciate if you could examine the ex-prisoners for health concerns. Some of them were treated badly.

Perhaps, as a sign of goodwill, we could share some of the cost of these examinations and any necessary treatments? [1 wealth. Sadly, we don't have any more]

Blackfist Brotherhood to the Technist's Guild [5]

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Could alternate payments be found for these blackpowder weapons? We do not have that much coin ready, but we can offer intelligence or security services, or, since we control the factories, production capability.
Alternatively, we could deliver a series of smaller payments over time.

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