Kaeirean actions: Action 1: Green College development The Green College is now well and truly established as a functioning higher institution of learning. The College possesses a complete faculty, the remaining faculty positions having been filled by sorcerers recruited from overseas, in particular Mir, Sedonia, Milakanur, even Taltheran (though in that case it is a few wise members of the Wizard's Guild reading the writing on the wall for Taltheran, and getting out before things go truely sour). With its energies devoted to teaching the first cohorts of the College, little else of significance is left to be said. The 1st cohort is now half-way through their elementary studies. Action 2: Brotherhood of the Night The Brotherhood of the Night builds on its previous successes. Lodges of the Brotherhood now exist in all major Millati centres - New Tirmaeir, Port Kaeir, Crownsbane, Port Jabau, Akbari, and even two fledgeling ones in the Bel'Adnese cities of Sarnabar and Lachel. Aside from this, nothing significance is expected to happen until 1459, when the 1st apprentices will undergo their initiation rites. In the meantime, a good number of mature, experienced novices are granted conditional initiate status in light of their age and experience (receiving full initiation after a short probation). The Masters of the Brotherhood have continued their investigation to the best of their ability into Garrism in the northern Midsea, sending what information they obtain to Republican and Millati authorities, as well as concerned parties in the southern Midsea (Sedonia, Mir, Exquaestio). Action 3: Strenghen the Northern March (a.k.a. the Saltrimi Protectorate of the Southern March). ****Again the political forsight of the now aged Osric Basiluddin is made plain, as his actions in retaining the Saltrim March, and in maintaining a degree of influence in Saltrim City are validated by developments in international politics. The transportation and military infrastructure of the March is enhanced, though it has yet to reach the level of development of mainland or insular Kaeir. The attitude of the local aristocracy, already inclined towards the aristocratic republicalism preached by Basiluddin, will probably be even more inclined towards Kaeir as some of the great powers of the Midsea muscle in on Taltheran. Most significantly though, the Legion of the March is now in an excellent position to ensure Kaeir's interests in Taltheran (namely, the Saltrim March, and Saltrim city). Such a fact will greatly strengthen Kaeir's position at the conference to be held in 1457. Action 4: Recruit a new division It is clear to Consul van Adin that the populace is not as interested in a larger military as the Great Council and the Senate are. This is probably due to the fact that many with an adventurous frame of mind have been drawn towards the opportunities in the the Saltrim March and the Eastern Trade. Little over a single column (250 men) is raised, leaving the new division grossly undermanned (25% strength) and with weak morale. Action 5: Trade Convoys / Compilation of maps The return of the Northern Convoy to Port Kaeir after six months of sailing is a source of great jubilation, and greatly enhances Lord-Consul Boris van Adin's status. The Northern Convoy successfully navigates the northern Midsea, traverses the Straits, and reaches the major Razanian ports. Trade with all the ports of the northern Midsea and Razan picks up. Plans are made to extend the Northern Convoy route in 1457 to Celpalar, after the commodore of the convoy wisely decides to return to Port Kaeir to collate the numerous maps and charts made during the expedition, and to better plan the 1457 convoy to take advantage of the winds to and from Celpalar. The Kaeirean method of convoying (in addition to the traditional private shipping) ensures regular, safe and on-schedule commerce, providing for a far more stable price market in the northern Midsea. The fledgeling trading house Von Quetzal, who had heavily financed a carrack participating in the ground-breaking expedition, reaps great profits as a result of the insight of its master Sir von Quetzal. ================================ Confidentiality Statement and Disclaimer ================================ This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and contains information that is privileged and confidential. If you, the reader of this message, are not the intended recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this communication. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return email and delete the original message. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net.
