Total War: Broken City

[Eldan]

The Arena

The man whistled to himself, a low, slow, sad melody, as he walked past the stakes that had been set up at the arena's main entrance, a shattered skull, face barely recognizable, on each.
Sixty-seven executions. A high number. He did not particularly like that it had to be done, but he saw the necessity for that. The people had wanted the blood of those who had destroyed their children, their brothers and their parents. That was justice, that was right.
No, what he didn't like was the spectacle. He would have preferred a dignified execution, a small process, only the accusers and the accused. The dead didn't deserve to be paraded around for entertainment.
But in the end, they had gone for this. Cheers and sledgehammers, full seats, stakes out in the public. The people wanted it, the people got it.

[Nyrt]

ESGE [6]

To Champions of sovreignity

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It may be difficult to arrange that, as the writ of ownership for the University has been located in the heirloom chamber of the Gantris family. It appears that their family once owned the university and moved out when the Librarian seized power and killed Lord Amos Gantris. Interestingly, a second, nearly identical, writ of ownership was found in the possession of the Holfeather family, but the family historian says it was likely forged by an enterprising Marjorie Holfeather (neé Cynthia) some 40 years after the Librarian took over the university. In addition, it appears our own Abraham Pontiss is the direct descendant of the last Dean and Headmistress of the university. It may be possible to make you, let's see, Patron, Benefactor, Adjunct Principal Chancellor, and possibly some other titles which sound good to to the populous. As for actual ownership, that may be impossible, but we can, with some political shenanigans, make it seem as if you do. (OOC: Perhaps, but it would be difficult to gain influence if you are not actually influencing it. I propose to split the influence (rounded to you rather than me, to be fair), but I would like the stat bonuses.)

Madame Betoui

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I thank you for your nomination. I have desired a seat on the council, but have refrained from self-nomination, as that would be unseemly.

Letter to The Council, based on transcripts of council meetings

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Membership
I would like to respond the the untrue statement made by the representative from the Champions of Sovereignty. I have never, nor do I intend to, "express apathy" towards the Council. I would be honored to accept should my participation be desired.

University
The administration of the university will be made up of a board of education formed by the heads of each department, Dr. Vassari among them, as he has agreed to the proposal of a medical education wing. In addition, there is are history and government, magic, science, language, and arts departments planned. The science and medical wings are the only new additions to the original at the moment, and we will likely be adding more to the plan as we proceed. As the university is still unmapped, we have yet to know how it will be laid out physically. Lord Pontiss has been nominated as Dean of the university, and the writ of ownership for the University has been located in the heirloom chamber of the Gantris family, but we are unsure of his plans for it. He will likely pass if off to another, as he has little interest in the university. The university will be within the full jurisdiction of whatever government comes into place, and the council for now, but will be operated independently. No one organization will have sole control of the university, as the board of education will be made up of learned men from all parts of the city. Lord Pontiss will be equal to them as Dean.

MU Sifters
I confirm that all MU Sifter Magi have been removed from my organization. Lord StigBalathad and his men were able to catch them trying to rob Lord Pontiss' home, and they fled the city.

Blacksgage
I will cede control of the Dead Campus to the Blackspell Watch under the direction of Julius Lance.

Dr Vassari

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The administration of the university will be made up of a board of education formed by the heads of each department, you among them, should you agree to head the proposed medical education wing. In addition, there is are history and government, magic, science, language, and arts departments planned. The science and medical wings are the only new additions to the original at the moment. As the university is still unmapped, we have yet to know how it will be laid out physically. Lord Pontiss has been nominated as Dean of the university, and the writ of ownership for the University has been located in the heirloom chamber of the Gantris family, but we are unsure of his plans for it. He will likely pass if off to another, as he has little interest in the university.

I will be unable to assist with dealing with the Defeated, as I will be spending my resources to rebuild Daimot University and Dogma.

[razovor]

The Champions of Sovereignty

On the Sovereign Guilds Association

"The throne officially recognises the legitimacy of the Sovereign Guilds Association, and guarantees it's protection from all threats foreign and domestic."

"The throne officially recognises the right for the Sovereign Guilds Association to hold the monopoly on the production and trade of particular goods within Sav Altulas, and offers it's strength, and legal authority to repel any who would interfere with that right."

To the Sovereign Guilds [PM]

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James enters the main chamber, nodding cordially to each of the representatives and greeting them in turn. He walks over to one of the empty places around the meeting table and stands behind it.

Taking a breathe for confidence, he begins;

"Thank you for granting me this meeting. Since we last spoke, I have had a significant change in thought. I now see it was wrong of me to consider limiting your independence. If your actions threaten the city, we will have issue, but otherwise you are free to act as you wish."

"As I have now made public, the throne is willing to defend your association from all threats, and make your monopolies legally binding."

"We officially recognise your claim to all the neighbourhoods you currently own, though you must ensure that the cities laws are enforced within them. Also, as citizens of the kingdom, we must demand a tax from your organisations. A sum of [t.wealth] equal to 10% of your [direct attributes], payable to the throne every month."

"I will require that your organisation appoints a representative to provide economical advice to the throne, and ensure the cities taxes are going to their best use. As a financial group I trust there will be few who can provide better advice than you."

(I'll round the tax down, for simplicity)

To the Council

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Blacksage District
We see no reason for the EBSA to take control of the entire district. The council's influence would be expanded if any of us took the neighbourhoods, and their field offices could easily be built in any of our territories.

[Grimsage Matt]

SGA[PM]

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Well, we might not be able to pay for a few months. Heres why.

1) The smokes have recently gotten very unstable, due to the blackfists takeover of Fat Tippest.

2) We have to pay a considerable amount each month for fuel (1/5 our direct stats in WEL each turn).

3) We are going to be helping to adress the Economy in the smokes in the next few months, as well as remove our dependance on coal.

So, we'll pay the Taxes, overhead and all, but the next few months might be a bit tricky.

[ArcaneStomper]

The Sausage Guild
Def Esp 7

SGA (PM)

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Tax Proposal
Before any talk of taxes commences the current situation needs to be addressed. We do not trust the Wardens to not retaliate against us. We would need some guarantee to that effect before we release Orange Crown and Guild Hand back to them.

We would also prefer that Traitor's Bridge be returned to the Mercantile Guild perhaps with some Crown oversight rather than simply give the tolls to the Mercantile Guild. It is after all far simpler to stop giving a gift than to take it in the first place. You yourself might not do so King James, but no King lives forever.

Edit: In response to the tax edit.

[Thelonius]

Council

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Blacksage District

University: Board of Education Management, Champions Control
Dead Campus: Blackspell Watch (ESGE & Vasari)
Dogma: Lord Wallen
Blacksage South: ESBA*
Blacksage North: ESBA*
Scholar's Compass: ESBA*

*Disputed by Champions of Sovereignty.

Eminent Domain

''Let me make an example. By the Law of Eminent Domain, the writ to University can be seized from the Gantris family, if the Council wills so.''

''Now how many of my fellow Council members feel comfortable wielding such power? If personal assets can be seized on a whim, then every honest man in the city would live in the fear of being robbed by his government.''

Board of Education (ESGE) [7]

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''I believe the University should first address the issue of Mages. Our city remains filled with various cults and societies, full of insane or criminal Mages. This is due to lack of proper hierarchy and framework in which they can develop their talents without going insane.''

''As such, if you would support me, I propose that we first focus on folding all reasonable Mages into the structure of the university, while allowing Blackspell Watch to deal with criminal and mad ones. We then would establish a system of admission, by which most of Mages in the city would develop their talents in the University and thus avoid falling into wicked ways.''

''it appears King might impose a tax on the Guilds. If that motion passes, I will try to see, that some of that money is used for higher education.''

SGA [King/Wallen PM]

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1. If we are to make such compact, I request that it must be done officially.

It must be in writing, composed by ESBA, blessed by the Law Magic of the Militia of Order and Justice, in presence of the nobles of the city (ESGE & Lord Wallen) and made public for all commoners to see. The Church of Neposh appears to be growing as mainstream religion of the city, so perhaps we can also invite their priest as representative of the divine.

2. Personally, I’m prepared to pay the tax. However, this is conditional on Mercantile Guild accepting this agreement as well.

3. I believe that if the right of Mercantile Guild to all dues from passing traffic and right to manage flow of trade through the Traitor’s Bridge is confirmed as part of this compact, the Bridge can be declared as under royal control. The king’s troops can move unimpeded and in the times of war or similar crisis, the King can assume control of the gates, though dues should still be paid to Mercantile Guild. This should be binding on the descendants of King James.

4. I think, the issue with the Mercantile Guild’s damages should be addressed. Due to the losses they suffered, they don’t have manpower to protect their trade caravans. With Warlords growing bolder, perhaps as protector of the Guilds, King James could assist the Mercantile Guild, both with protection of their trade and direct some of the taxes to assist the Guild in building up defenses for our trade.

5. It does appear, that you command the loyalty of Wardens. If they will truly follow the word of the King, then there should be no problem. However, what if their submission is feigned and they now harbor resentment to your majesty?

6. As for your promise to make Monopolies binding, there is an issue with hand presses. The Militia of Order and Justice and the Ram Revolution seem to have them, and those are under purview of Bookbinder's Guild. Would you address this issue?

[Grimsage Matt]

To the Gears Chosen

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We'll be pumping all we can spare into fixing the economy. So if you'd send along the 3 WEL, we'll make yer guns.

[Eldan]

Blackfist to Gear's Chosen [8]

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Don't worry that can certainly be arranged. We don't intend to go into the docks guns blazing. We plan to peacefully... absorb the UAL.

[puppyavenger]

Gear's Chosen

To Blackfists

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Well, what we want is the right to retain our current garrison in the Underdocks, control of a significant portion of the Docks themselves and the shipbuilding facilities. You can have the rest.

[OOC: For the record, I should have minor influence in the neighborhood at the moment, the GM forgot to put it on the map

To Technists

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Wonderful, and yes at this point we'll have to give every house in the neighborhood heat ad light just to make work for all the labourers. Depending on how things go, we should be able to get the power lines set up to your main forges and factories within the month.

To Sausage Guild

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So do we have a deal?

To SGA (invited by Sausage Guild, reference by Mercantile Guild) (Commerce Hall)

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Joshua arrives in the guild hall unescorted and in the closest thing to finery the Chosen can provide, fine soot-grey Initiates robes with the twin gears an lightning bolt which make up their crest just above his heart.

Speaking before the assembled guild leaders Joshua begins Greetings. Now, I've talked individually with many of you regarding the project my masters are currently working on, a great Network which will draw the lightning from the heavens and use it to free us from dependence on imported coal and gas to power factories and light laboratories, as well as light and heat homes and buildings without need for oil or wood. The Network should be completed by the end of the month, barring outside intervention or disaster. So, I'd like to see if any of you would be interested in providing funding for the Network, and in exchange I'll make sure that extending it into the territory under your control is high on our priorities. Reasonable deals have already been worked out with both the Sausage and Technists' Guilds. Such investment would have the doubly good effect of securing gainful employment for the teeming masses in Factories South and the rest of the Smokestacks, which should help stabilize the economy somewhat.

Stopping for a breath and a drink of ice water, he continues If anyone here in uninterested in such an investment, we would instead like to ask for a loan. Quite simply, the actions of the Blackfists have unsettled the whole district, and ffurther economic collapse would only play into their hands. With some loaned wealth, which would be repaved with reasonable interest of course, we could stabilize and improve the district

[ArcaneStomper]

Sausage Guild
Def Esp 7

To the Gear's Chosen

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We have encountered an unexpected expense in the form of a tax. We are uncertain if we will have the funds to pay you for the wiring. We will let you know.

Also we wonder if instead of simply the major factions you had considered extending power to individual citizens. While they might not individually be able to afford the starting infrastructure providing the power as a service could be quite beneficial.

To the SGA (Champions of Sovereignty, PM)

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We would also need more reassurances for what the tax money would be used for.

It is also staggeringly high for the Sausage Guild. Not every guild is made of money. Most of our assets are in our shaper labs and meat carving pits. Having to pay taxes on such would cripple our ability to actually produce profits and invest in new infrastructure.

[Eldan]

Blackfist to Gear's Chosen

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You know, it becomes difficult for us to talk reasonably with you when you hold speeches against us in the SGA.

[oblivion6]

Mercantile's Guild

Council

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i will send the Trade Advisors i have trained along to the kingdom of meralldon to work out favorable trade agrrements.

i also say we expel the Wardens from this council. their aggression was unprovoked.

SGA[King James]

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i am prepared to accept such a tax.

the crown will of course have access to the bridge if it is returned to me.

i will also accept any help i can get in repairing the damages and patrolling the trade-routes. i can probably rebuild the manpower by myself but any tax aid would be best put towards the construction of those forts and inns i am building along the routes. all that would be required of the crowns own soldiers would be garrisoning the forts until i have recovered.

SGA[Gears-Chosen]

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the gears have agreed to turn over the gears to me so there will be no further blood shed on that matter. i am still debating on whether or not i could grant a loan. probably not since i need to rebuild from the fighting.

to Hosts-Watch/stockyards deep[internal PM?]

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i realize you probably do not have much funds to spare but can i ask that any extra funds you have available be put towards helping repair the damages from he recent battles? any extra men would also be appreciated.

To Turnaround

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many thanks to you both for your aid. your delay of their forces was invaluable to my defensive effort. you can be expecting help from me in the near future to repay your kindness.

[puppyavenger]

To blackfists

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speeches against you? Is that how you would interpret the gloss we're putting over begging for money? We have.no real ill will towards ypu, but you did destabilize the economy most inconveniently and ypu do make an excellent boogyman for men such as chose in the SGA

To Sauvage guild

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I'm unsyre eut ypu world choose go submit ti such taxation, ira not like they can replace ypu. Regardées, thank you for the suggestion

[Greystone]

EBSA

The Council

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Blacksage District

Only Scholar's Compass, which has been under our influence for sometime, would we have a true stake in. The others were just something that we would step into if there were no other takers.

Eminent Domain

Eminent Domain is an important governmental function. We, as the Council, have not used it yet- and rarely do we do so. The fact remains is that as long as we remain intelligent men and women of character then we will not misuse it. If there is a warlord at the gate, and we need to create a new line of walls- without eminenet domain, we could not do that.

I would not mine regulation of when and why we can enact a provision, but giving power to factions rather than the people directly or the government is putting a fire to a powder keg.

[razovor]

The Champions of Sovereignty

On the punishment of the Wardens

"On reflection, we are reducing the Wardens crime to a breach of the kings peace. We have decided that the appropriate punishment is community service."

"Their actions killed men that would otherwise be protecting the cities trade routes, so we bind them under oath to perform the duty themselves. They must provide a minimum number of trained men every month, to protect the cities trade routes, without any compensation for their work."

"I defer the matter to the Silent Courts, to determine the duration of the sentence, and minimum force that they must provide. I trust that judgement will be swift and just."


To the Sovereign Guilds Association: [PM]

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Tax:
[COLOR="DarkGreen"]"Assurances, hmm.... I'll make the budget public, so everyone can see where the money is being spent, and the sources of the money so they can confirm the amount is correct."

"I could give the economic advisor the power to veto the budget. He can't set it, but he can forbid it from going through. I'll either have to change it to something more suitable, or the money will simply remain unspent and pass over to the next month."

"Not every guild is wealthy, but while it may not be in coin, you have power. I can't tax based only on money, because then factions will keep their power in swords, informants or magi."

"I am willing to grant a tax break, but you must use the time I give you to increase your income. I'll need to know how quickly you can get your income up to a suitable level, and you will need to meet that estimate."

Compact:

"That appears to be a a suitable way to make the agreement official. I will also agree to Bloodhaven's proposal for the bridge

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"That is an acceptable compromise."

[Greystone]

The EBSA

"If the wardens agree to this sentence, under articles 67-4c and the Wrenched Blade Charter agree that the legal costs will stand and the Silent Courts will pass judgement. If the Wardens decide to fight the case, which is their right under the Stewart Doctrine (Circa pre-Desoui Law Code), then they may take the fight to the courts.

Both sides may hire or be provided private or public council, and the courts will hear both sides. "

[ArcaneStomper]

Sausage Guild
Def Esp 7

SGA (CS, PM)

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A veto is best placed in the hands of one man with undivided loyalties rather than one man elected by many parties. Indeed we think the veto is best placed in the hands of the king. As such we would want the matter of how to allocate funds be switched around.

Each of us who pays taxes gets a vote on the budget. The king also gets a vote and would have both the power to break ties and veto budgets. We also propose that you get more people paying taxes. So that the SGA cannot be accused of controlling the city's budget.

In addition we propose the creation of a genuine city watch. Something which can be trusted by all sides to keep the peace impartially. And that people, like us, who are not wealthy in coin can contribute man hours to it to accrue a tax break.

[Nyrt]

ESGE [6]

Board of Education

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Brilliant idea. I approve completely.

Champions of Sovereignty

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This is good to hear.

[ForzaFiori]

Ram Revolution:

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lets see if I can cover everything:

On The Wardens
The exact punishment for the wardens I leave between them and the Champions, as long as they stay within legal means. I also support their removal from the council, on the grounds that they have yet to support any move made by the council, as well as their recent violent actions in disregard for the law.

Lord Founder's Nomination
Should the Wardens be removed from the council, I would support the Lord Founder as a replacement member. However, I am wary of having a 6 member council. It would be too easy to deadlock.

University
The Revolution is in favor of the ESGA's proposal of having the university run by the dean and representatives from each of it's colleges.

Blacksage
The neighborhoods that no faction has a claim to should be free to vote where they go: either to a faction of their choice, or to a government of their creation.

Eminent Domain
I am with the EBSA. While there should be regulations on when and why eminent domain can be used, it is an integral and necessary part of government.

Diplomatic Corp
The Revolution would be willing to sponsor the corp - we could supply diplomats, if there were a place to teach them all the fancy ways of diplomacy (most of our citizens are from the lower class, after all). We would also be willing to provide a protection detail for the diplomats, or at any consulate set up in a foreign nation.

[oblivion6]

Mercantile's Guild

SGA[PM]

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i agree with the formation of a city watch. many neighborhoods of the stocks already have the beginnings of such a thing...or they did before the Wardens came and scared them off. i will see about rounding up those that remain and officially organizing them.

Council

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i believe protection is the most important part of the diplomatic mission since doctor vasiri and I have most of the diplomats necessary.

[ForzaFiori]

Ram Revolution:

Council:

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Diplomatic Corp
How much protection do you think will be needed? The Revolutionary Army is only so large, and some divisions will need to stay in the City. It would be worthless to have over protected diplomats and an undefended city.

[oblivion6]

Mercantile's Guild

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i dont imagine more than a few divisions will be needed. if the skills of the meralldon knights are not exagerations then i really dont think we could stop them if they desired conflict.

[couple points will probably protect them from most enemies]

[ForzaFiori]

Ram Revolution

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Excellent. We will provide 2 MIL for the diplomatic corp, with the provision that they can be recalled if needed for the protection of the city. We would of course inform the diplomatic corp before doing so.

[puppyavenger]

Gear's Chosen (8)

To Ram Revolution

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Actually, we have to revise our earlier statement. Although your labour isn't necessary per se, if you could provide manpower (morale) for the building and expansion of the cable network, we would be able to make much more progress, either electrifying the home of the Pits, or extending the network into important buildings in farther off districts

To Bankers, moneyhandlers, investors and loansharks of the city

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Greetings. The economy of the Smokeyards is currently extremely unstable thanks to certain other factions operating here. We would like to request a loan of 6 wealth to stabilize the situation, which would we repay at a 50% interest rate over the next 6 months.

[Ragnar Lodbroke]

Lodstrom Party offers its support to the city Guilds, and offers whatever protection and help can be given from external or internal threats.

To SGA [PM]

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"The Party agrees to the tax, as proposed by his Majesty.
We have a few proposals on top:

- First, there should be a procedure for accepting new guilds. As Industry grows and develops, new ideas and ways of doing things are bound to appear. It would be better if the guilds were prepared for that.

- Second, Law should be used to protect you and your property. Our government has been somewhat innefective as that"

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I must insist. If we are going to tax them we have to rule them. Constitution for all!!!

I ask for a vote.

Lodstrom Party: In favour of writing a constitution.

On the Wardens: I vote in favour of their destitution. Their actions are inexcusable.

Blacksage District
The Party will be starting important rebuilding projects, to rebuild the neighbourhood.

We wanted to build a technomagical school (A school that combines basic magic with crafts to create wondrous items); is the University already in charge of that?

We wanted a free school, available for the brigthtest children in town despite class and wealth.

Eminent Domain
It's a dangerous power. My belief is taht we should refrain from using it unless absolutely necessary.

Once again, with a completely legitimate government.... Nobody would be able to say anything.

To doctor Vassari

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Doctor, I can have a contact with Merdallan in little time.What do you need to know exactly? I can train diplomats to send with your corps.

To the Exchange

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Do we have an agreement?

[HerbieRAI]

Chruch of Neposh

To Council Members (and ESGE)

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We have started a small school for the magically inclined in case the university suffered the same fate as Dogma. Since it has mostly been spared, we would like to have a hand in the new school. We have a decent amount of teachers and are willing to help fund the project.

[Murska]

Wardens

If the sentence given is as is, we will accept it.

This does mean the territorial status of all combatants is reverted to status quo ante bellum, and we expect the Sausage Guild forces to withdraw from Spicer's Circle.

[Thelonius]

Ram Revolution & Technist Guild
[Board of Education]

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''I believe we should establish a link between your schools and the University. Until we restore the University to its full potential the number of the students, that could be admitted would be limited, so if you could provide information on their ability and passion for learning, we’ll have knowledge on which are most deserving of higher education.''

SGA [PM]

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1. I believe acceptance of the new Guilds can be done with a simple vote.

2. The issue of property is rather important, but as I understand, King James has agreed to protect it for the Guilds, so that would mean there is no issue.

3. City Watch

I believe District Watches should be established and then subordinated to a single central authority, that would coordinate them and ensure cooperation.

Blacksage District: Blackspell Watch
Gilded District: Asingiries Watch
Triphage Untima: Market Watch

I have a proposal to Mercantile Guild about establishing watch for Stacks Districts, which I plan to discuss with them later this evening, when I visit the Stacks.

4. I ask that while the major part of the taxes went to restoring the trade, a smaller portion went to fund the restoration of the University. Specifically, the funds should go to the Bookbinder’s Guild for printing books for the students.

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University

''As member of the Board of Education, I believe it would be best, that such school was part of the University. Perhaps Dogma can host a market, where wonders produced by the University could be sold or serve as new campus area, if Dead Campus proves insufficient.’’

ESBA [7]
[Board of Education]

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''Would you be interested in establishing a Faculties of Law & Histroy in the Daimot University? You are most suitable to such task, due to your expertise and records.''

Lord Wallen [7]
[SGA Representative]

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Merdallan

I would like to know the following:

1. The trade prospects. What they want from us. What we may want from them.

2. If they have airfields of sufficient size to allow for trade.

3. If they don’t have sufficiently large airfields, would anybody in the Kingdom be interested in investing in expanding one of the airfields.

ESGE [7]
[Blackspell Founders Council]

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''I wanted to request, that if such need arises, you would provide me with assistance of your guards. There is a risk of MU sleeper agents still and in case certain things happen, I would appreciate reliable reinforcements.''

''Perhaps we should invite Church of Neposh magical school to join the University.''

''Should we work to acquire the deed to the University?''

[OOC: I ask for contingency in EoT that will provide me MIL, if I request it (my request will in turn be based on my own contingency.)]

Lord Wallen, Gear’s Chosen, Technist Guild [7]
[Board of Education]

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''I would like to propose that the institution of learning you seek to establish to be made part of the University. And as the first step, I propose we pool our resources form a Library of Natural Sciences. I can contribute knowledge of medicine, Gear’s Chosen and Technist Guild knowledge of the machines and Lord Wallen pay the Bookbinder’s Guild to publish the books.''

[OOC: I’m proposing, we pool resources to establish a joint Trait, Library of Natural Sciences]

Sausage Guild, Church of Neposh, ESGE [7]
[Arcanist]

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''Gentlemen. The four of our organizations hold most of the City’s magical power, since the death of the Librarian. I propose we form a friendly Society of Arcanists, where we can drink some wines, trade tales and determine the affairs of magic in the city.''

''We have suffered greatly by the loss of the Library. A treasure lost, that we may never recover. However, it is something we can try to rebuild. I propose that we pool resources to establish a Library of magical tomes and manuscripts. Only the contributors and those we deem worthy would be able to access it, since we don’t want secrets of such potency fall into evil hands.''

[OOC: I propose 2 stat points each (WEL/MAG) to establish joint Magical Library Trait that will benefit our magic.]

Lord Wallen, Ram’s Revolution, Blackfist Brotherhood, Champions of Sovereignity [5]
[Topic: Who Likes Coffee?]

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''Gentelmen. I believe the political discourse in our city is lacking due to lack of discussion and debates. You all have your philosophies and views, but there is little argument and debate, which I personally believe, lead to greater insights and fuel the passions to improve the system of government.''

''As such I would propose, that all of your factions start holding discussions and debates to sharpen your pencils and tongues. Let in the crucible of debates, the truth be born. I propose for regular discussions to be held in the Scholar’s Compass. It’s a nice place of cosy coffee houses and little bookshops, where opinions can be expressed in peace.''

''As I’m beholden to no ideology, I can provide moderators, who’ll oversee, that discussions don’t turn into insult hurling or fistfights, instead brining us closer to truth. If we are to shake the citizens of Sav Altulus from apathy, we need passionate politicians. This is what I believe this will accomplish.''

[OOC: I propose we pool MOR to hold political discussion in Scholar’s Compass. After all, world revolutions have started in the Coffee Houses.]

[ForzaFiori]

Ram Revolution (D ESP 9)
TO: Vassari (Board of Education)

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We will have our school send a list of the top students to the university, where their academic record can be looked over by the admissions office.

TO: Vassari (On Coffee Houses)

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While I think the blackfists might prefer beer gardens for their politicking, I see no reason why the top debaters in the Revolution couldn't show up to the debate. I will even attempt to show up myself, when there isn't pressing business to attend to.

TO: Gear's Chosen

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Our previous offer (4 MOR) is still available. We can have them report to your technicians. If possible, I would like to see power make it's way to the Bloodhaven Clinic and Technist School ASAP, but will defer to your knowledge as to what will make the grid the most stable.

[Eldan]

Vasari and the Coffeans [5]

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Wonderful idea. May we also suggest public debates between faction leaders in the arena?