The Kingdom of High Ishtahnos
By the Light of the Sun, His Royal Highness, John IV, High King of Ishtahnos
First Minister Johnathon Royston Rageclaw
2016-2018 IR, 2049-2051 ICActions:1: [Diplomacy 5] Exhibit Great Work: The Book of Wonders
Rising Stars +2 due to being both the first in Veehra to Exhibit a Great Work and also this being the first Ishtahn Great Work.It has been nearly twenty years since the Emperor elevated the Elect and shared with them the technology to traverse Tekhum. Since that time a group of Ishtahn artists have been working in secret on the King's order to produce something to commemorate the occasion. Three full years were spent searching for suitable materials until by serendipity a near perfect shed skin of a rare albino flower serpent was found. Though normally too strongly pigmented, the skin of chamaeleon flower serpents is ideal for Gramarye and such a find is perfect and spurs the artists to ever greater heights of ambition. The promised deadline they gave the King after finding the skin comes and goes, eleven times. The leader of the project and Grandmistress of Gramarye, Eliza Sparkes Blacksun, each times assuages the King's concerns because her insistence on quality is paying dividends in results. As the project nears its completion, the aging sorceress begins to suffer from ill-health and her protégé, Marcus Langton Dusthide, steps up to so that she can focus her full attention on the work itself and not management. It takes five more years and with a few final flourishes laid down by Grandmistress Sparkes it's done. Only twelve years overschedule.
The work, The Book of Wonders, is an example of a book of wonders considered so fine and so grand that to name it would detract from its singular magnificence. A book of wonders is a parchment or snakeskin scroll, usually of about two metres, containing a story written out in figurative calligraphy. When unrolled sorcerous power instilled into the characters at the time of inscription causes them to come to life and display scenes from the story within as intangible illusions.
The Book of Wonders is similar but so so much more. Over seventeen metres in length and one and a half metres width, the scroll is in this case is an almost opalescent white serpent skin. The unwritten side has been laid over with thin Aurochs calfskin dyed black for added strength and to improve contrast. The most impressive part however is the written section. From end to end millions of characters of different sizes cover the hide, most are in glittering black ink, but many are coloured or gilded or even colour shifting. The detail is almost fractal, as closer and closer looks reveal yet more characters, some so small they must have been painted with but a single strand of silk with the aid of a microscope.
The text of The Book of Wonders contains not just one story, but many. It contains a summarised account of the entire known history of Veehra as understood by the Ishtahn. Myths are given equal weight to true accounts and though it focuses on the Elect simply due to the greater amount of available knowledge, even lesser known polities and cultures have their principle stories represented. Sunglasses are advised when The Book of Wonders is unfurled because though most events aren't hazardous to view, some such as the Dawn are very bright and could cause eye damage from unshielded exposure.The Book of Wonders is kept in a fireproof bronze casket adorned with gilding and precious polymorphite and haematite carvings of serpents.2: [Diplomacy] Attempt to establish a claim to Region 68, Nadiratna. Success!The Charter Committee set up to fully integrate Ishtahnos and the Lands of Chorb as one confederated nation takes the extraordinary first step of inviting representatives of the Nadiratnan government to attend, and not merely as observers. Though it's likely that negotiations will take many years, it's clear that both the Ishtahn and the Chorbists see their confederation as being open to more participants. While cynics note that the various Chorbist states just want another strong state in the confederation to balance the Ishtahn, but the Ishtahn government does not at all seem opposed to the idea despite the reduction in their own power that would result.3: [Military] Deploy two ground units and three space units to assist the Soom in defending Region 55 from the rebels. If possible the ground units will be dropped off in Region 74, the Planum Khassia, and complete the rest of the journey over land. The Ishtahn forces will follow the Soom's chosen battle commanders.When news first reaches Ishtahnos of the rebellion against Soom rule in their recently acquired territory it is dismissed as an internal matter of little interest to the Kingdom. Conquest is bound to leave disgruntled individuals in its wake after all. But as reports continue to come in of disturbing involvement by the Basu-Rahman Group they begin to pay attention and as a group of mercenaries amass a fleet of ships they react with outrage. To raise their hand against a member of the Elect is one thing, but to arm mercenaries with ships of war? It cannot be left unanswered!
The Ishtahn respond in force, the mercenaries shall be blown out of the sky and the sight of their burning wrecks shall be a warning to all those who seek to challenge the might of the Emperor's Chosen!4: [Economy] Attempt to buyout TP3 in Region 74, Planum Khassia, for Energised Chrysoberyl. Success!
The technical needs of the Ishtahn navy combined with the need to properly fuel growing industries across the Kingdom's newly confederated territories leads the Ministry of Trade to seek out new supplies of raw materials to make into the increasingly complex circuitry that has become more and more a cornerstone of technology. With the gracious assistance of the Soom Clan, deals are struck to grant Ishtahn industries access to the output of mines in the Planum Khassia and many bottles of brandy get opened in celebration.5: [Economy] Attempt to buyout TP1 in Region 78 for Void Spice. Failure.
Meanwhile, in Mekhala, constant failures in negotiations and one attempted murder later and the Ishtahn give up. If that group of Spicers won't help them they'll try the other lot, who immediately rebuff them and send them packing back to Veehra with only samples to show for their attempt. Serious questions are being raised both in the media and in Parliament about why the Ministry of Trade so consistently fails such a simple task.
Nonactions: Resist all unauthorised conversions, buyouts, etc. etc.News and Rumours2016 IR - Tragedy has struck the Kingdom of High Ishtahnos! His Highness, Lauren, Crown Prince of Ishtahnos and Heir to the Silverfang has gone missing in the wilderness and is presumed dead. The Prince was last seen a year prior when he set out on the Rite of Liberation with only his nightmare Calamity as company. While the Rite is expected to take many months to complete, a year of absence prompted grave concerns from the nation and his family and a search was undertaken.
Frequent dust storms in the western deserts make it almost impossible to find any sign of his passing, but by chance a group of Varn outriders stumbled across an unusual sight. In a somewhat sheltered canyon kept clear by wind they find what must have been Prince Lauren's last camp and all evidence at the scene speaks volumes of the Prince's final days. The rotting remains of a Harbinger Demon lie against one of the canyon's walls, a horn half removed with the Prince's knife still in place from where he was interrupted and it soon becomes clear what interrupted him...
Dried Ishtahn blood streaks the other wall of the canyon and razor sharp feathers as black as night are embedded inches deep in the stone. The Varn outriders don't stick around to learn more because if the canyon is the nesting site of what they think it is their odds are made no better for their greater number. It takes days before a group of commandos in heavy armour are dispatched to check the scene and confirm what must have happened.
Having defeated a Harbinger Demon, the Prince took his prey into the canyon to prepare a trophy for his triumphant return to Harazan, but perhaps made weary by the battle he failed to notice what he shared his shelter with. Set upon by a breeding pair of obsidian eagles, Lauren was forced into a fight for his life and likely bid a hasty treat with Calamity. Given how much blood was found at the scene he is declared to have died in the wastes either from blood loss or by being set upon by opportunistic predators. There is no hope of recovering his remains
The entire nation is left in shock and the King and Queen are stricken with grief. The King's brother, Prince Caden, makes a televised address, calling for a week of mourning and thanking all those who have sent kind words and condolences to the royal family.
Following the disastrous news from Sansar that Coedd seems to have backed an attack against an Imperial Embassy, the Ishtahn Parliament makes an extraordinary ruling after seeking legal advice from experts across Veehra, even from the Magistrates of Zimbir in Mekhala, and issues the following statement:There are of course the inevitable legal challenges by civil rights groups, but they are struck down as only Coedd has legal standing to claim divinity before the Ishtahn courts.
There is rejoicing among the Agbadan minorities within Ishtahnos at the news of their God King's great feat of divinity. Many begin making pilgrimages to see the sight with their own eyes, straining transportation companies until they can adapt to the sudden uptick in demand. The Ishtahn people are similarly impressed, though not religiously so and sightseers and tourists, as well as many scientists and sorcerers, also make the trip to see the new wonder that has been wrought. The High King sends his condolences to Prince Ilaro, for though his father may have performed a great work of thaumaturgy his loss must still weigh heavily on the young Prince, now King, of Agbada.
The announcement of the Helios Hospice is met with outrage by the Ishtahn who waste little time before declaring the organisation illegal. Their claims of legal immunity are quite frankly ridiculous and the news that they will be stealing bodies is a particular outrage. They make it clear in no uncertain terms that they consider this an entirely non-impartial body and frankly an insult to the peoples of Veehra considering recent statements of the Glorious Purifiers in regards to Veehran culture. Any and all Helios Hospice employees attempting to interfere with military operations by the Royal Army of Ishtahnos will be arrested and imprisoned pending trial as enemy agents and any ships employed by the Helios Hospice will be boarded and impounded indefinitely.
The First Minister issues the following short statement: "We can look after our own wounded, stay on Sansar where you belong."
For many years the Thotron has lived comfortably in Ishtahnos, splitting their time between teaching at the University of Harazan and advising the government on matters of sorcery. However, with the recent rebellions in Mraza there is a genuine concern that Mrazite rebels might try something stupid and the Ishtahn have no inclination of allowing the Thotron to be spirited away and used as a figurehead. To that end he is placed under temporary protective custody in their luxurious mansion near the university campus. Most classes will have to be done remote for the time being and practical classes and demonstrations can take place in the ballroom. To show that they have every trust in the Thotron and that they're appropriately comfortable, King John makes sure to pay him twice monthly visits when scheduling permits.
Though the Ishtahn decline to send a full delegation to the opening of the Golden Phoenix, they do send a contingent of hotel and restaurant reviewers to gauge whether it would be a worthwhile destination for future interplanetary cruises. Though the reviewers do take the time to point out the culture shock and a few things to keep mindful of to avoid faux pas, the overall result is glowing. The following are some excerpts from the report:
"The staff are very attentive, I had lost my keycard and the concierge tracked me down to return it before I even realised I'd lost it."
"The waiter was aware of my citrus allergies and was able to recommend alternatives without me having to bring it up."
"My partner and I were at one of the gift shops looking at getting a rug for the front room and the shop assistant recommended one that perfectly matched the drapes."
"Despite the calendar differences between IC and IR I still got a free cupcake on my birthday!"
"The steak was a little overdone, but the mushroom gravy more than compensated for it."
"I had tickets to a show one morning, but I had forgotten to set an alarm. The front desk made sure to give me a wake up call which I found very thoughtful."
Work on the Royal Shipyards of Dantenon has ground to a halt due to the discovery of heretofore unknown pre-bombardment ruins. The architecture matches the ruins of Deira, though is a lot more utilitarian in design. Unsure of just how far these tunnels spread there is no recourse but to cease construction until they can be fully surveyed, a job which the Ishtahn archaeological community takes on with considerable enthusiasm.
Due to his work on The Book of Wonders, Marcus Langton Dusthide is elevated to the status of Grandmaster of Gramarye to replace the aging Eliza Sparkes Blacksun.
Though not a neighbour of the terraforming equipment, the Ishtahn Ministry of Conservation and Biosecurity prepares a detailed report regarding the potential environmental impact, particularly emphasising the danger to at risk species that inhabit the surrounding wastes. They recommend against activating the device and suggest that, if possible, a way to activate it that affects only the Vesperite climate be found. After all, there's not much of an environment there that needs protecting...
The People Want Action
Upon the WTU's request for action plans to be submitted to bring about an end to the system of corvee labour employed in the lands of the God King, the Ministry of Industry prepares a one hundred and seventy-four page report which they have delivered to Union Central. Most of the report consists of detailed population and resource analyses along with economic forecasts in support of the main suggestion. The actual plan itself can be summed up quite simply as a three part scheme that follows:
One: Pay off En-Sha-Nerat so he doesn't get in the way.
Two: Construct transportation links with Voletha and Nadiratna to allow the free movement of people and goods.
Three: Establish a series of worker owned industries producing cash crops or consumer goods first for the domestic market and then for export.Part one is likely to be the easiest to enact, En-Sha-Nerat is liable to see the wisdom of money now in exchange for not being removed later, but parts two and three are liable to take many years before significant progress is made.
There is also an attached appendix from the Ministry of Conservation and Biosecurity. It is one sentence long:
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, AGREE TO THE COEDDITE PLAN.Note: Do the Status and Extravagance and Coronal Catalogues next round because I still have at least a round to do so.
Ruler Information
First Minister Johnathon Royston Rageclaw
Diplomacy: 8
Military: 10
Economy: 3
Faith: 3
Intrigue: 2
Age: 69
Expected stat increases: +1 Diplomacy, +1 EconomyTrade Details and Technologies
The Highlands of Ishtahnos, Region 65, TP1: Veehran Aurochs
Treasure: 0
Dust Hardening
Nuclear Fusion
Xenolinguistic Cataloguing
Arcane Amplification
Algorithmic Imagination
In Vivo Modification
Aclaustrophobic PsychologyOther Bookkeeping
Grounds units: 5
Space units: 3
Max units: 9On hold projects: Military Shipyards [2/5]
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The Kingdom of High Ishtahnos
By the Light of the Sun, His Royal Highness, John IV, High King of Ishtahnos
First Minister Johnathon Royston Rageclaw
2016-2018 IR, 2049-2051 ICActions:1: [Diplomacy 5] Exhibit Great Work: The Book of Wonders
Rising Stars +2 due to being both the first in Veehra to Exhibit a Great Work and also this being the first Ishtahn Great Work.It has been nearly twenty years since the Emperor elevated the Elect and shared with them the technology to traverse Tekhum. Since that time a group of Ishtahn artists have been working in secret on the King's order to produce something to commemorate the occasion. Three full years were spent searching for suitable materials until by serendipity a near perfect shed skin of a rare albino flower serpent was found. Though normally too strongly pigmented, the skin of chamaeleon flower serpents is ideal for Gramarye and such a find is perfect and spurs the artists to ever greater heights of ambition. The promised deadline they gave the King after finding the skin comes and goes, eleven times. The leader of the project and Grandmistress of Gramarye, Eliza Sparkes Blacksun, each times assuages the King's concerns because her insistence on quality is paying dividends in results. As the project nears its completion, the aging sorceress begins to suffer from ill-health and her protégé, Marcus Langton Dusthide, steps up to so that she can focus her full attention on the work itself and not management. It takes five more years and with a few final flourishes laid down by Grandmistress Sparkes it's done. Only twelve years overschedule.
The work, The Book of Wonders, is an example of a book of wonders considered so fine and so grand that to name it would detract from its singular magnificence. A book of wonders is a parchment or snakeskin scroll, usually of about two metres, containing a story written out in figurative calligraphy. When unrolled sorcerous power instilled into the characters at the time of inscription causes them to come to life and display scenes from the story within as intangible illusions.
The Book of Wonders is similar but so so much more. Over seventeen metres in length and one and a half metres width, the scroll is in this case is an almost opalescent white serpent skin. The unwritten side has been laid over with thin Aurochs calfskin dyed black for added strength and to improve contrast. The most impressive part however is the written section. From end to end millions of characters of different sizes cover the hide, most are in glittering black ink, but many are coloured or gilded or even colour shifting. The detail is almost fractal, as closer and closer looks reveal yet more characters, some so small they must have been painted with but a single strand of silk with the aid of a microscope.
The text of The Book of Wonders contains not just one story, but many. It contains a summarised account of the entire known history of Veehra as understood by the Ishtahn. Myths are given equal weight to true accounts and though it focuses on the Elect simply due to the greater amount of available knowledge, even lesser known polities and cultures have their principle stories represented. Sunglasses are advised when The Book of Wonders is unfurled because though most events aren't hazardous to view, some such as the Dawn are very bright and could cause eye damage from unshielded exposure.The Book of Wonders is kept in a fireproof bronze casket adorned with gilding and precious polymorphite and haematite carvings of serpents.2: [Diplomacy] Attempt to establish a claim to Region 68, Nadiratna. Success!The Charter Committee set up to fully integrate Ishtahnos and the Lands of Chorb as one confederated nation takes the extraordinary first step of inviting representatives of the Nadiratnan government to attend, and not merely as observers. Though it's likely that negotiations will take many years, it's clear that both the Ishtahn and the Chorbists see their confederation as being open to more participants. While cynics note that the various Chorbist states just want another strong state in the confederation to balance the Ishtahn, but the Ishtahn government does not at all seem opposed to the idea despite the reduction in their own power that would result.3: [Military] Deploy two ground units and three space units to assist the Soom in defending Region 55 from the rebels. If possible the ground units will be dropped off in Region 74, the Planum Khassia, and complete the rest of the journey over land. The Ishtahn forces will follow the Soom's chosen battle commanders.When news first reaches Ishtahnos of the rebellion against Soom rule in their recently acquired territory it is dismissed as an internal matter of little interest to the Kingdom. Conquest is bound to leave disgruntled individuals in its wake after all. But as reports continue to come in of disturbing involvement by the Basu-Rahman Group they begin to pay attention and as a group of mercenaries amass a fleet of ships they react with outrage. To raise their hand against a member of the Elect is one thing, but to arm mercenaries with ships of war? It cannot be left unanswered!
The Ishtahn respond in force, the mercenaries shall be blown out of the sky and the sight of their burning wrecks shall be a warning to all those who seek to challenge the might of the Emperor's Chosen!4: [Economy] Attempt to buyout TP3 in Region 74, Planum Khassia, for Energised Chrysoberyl. Success!
The technical needs of the Ishtahn navy combined with the need to properly fuel growing industries across the Kingdom's newly confederated territories leads the Ministry of Trade to seek out new supplies of raw materials to make into the increasingly complex circuitry that has become more and more a cornerstone of technology. With the gracious assistance of the Soom Clan, deals are struck to grant Ishtahn industries access to the output of mines in the Planum Khassia and many bottles of brandy get opened in celebration.5: [Economy] Attempt to buyout TP1 in Region 78 for Void Spice. Failure.
Meanwhile, in Mekhala, constant failures in negotiations and one attempted murder later and the Ishtahn give up. If that group of Spicers won't help them they'll try the other lot, who immediately rebuff them and send them packing back to Veehra with only samples to show for their attempt. Serious questions are being raised both in the media and in Parliament about why the Ministry of Trade so consistently fails such a simple task.
Nonactions: Resist all unauthorised conversions, buyouts, etc. etc.News and Rumours2016 IR - Tragedy has struck the Kingdom of High Ishtahnos! His Highness, Lauren, Crown Prince of Ishtahnos and Heir to the Silverfang has gone missing in the wilderness and is presumed dead. The Prince was last seen a year prior when he set out on the Rite of Liberation with only his nightmare Calamity as company. While the Rite is expected to take many months to complete, a year of absence prompted grave concerns from the nation and his family and a search was undertaken.
Frequent dust storms in the western deserts make it almost impossible to find any sign of his passing, but by chance a group of Varn outriders stumbled across an unusual sight. In a somewhat sheltered canyon kept clear by wind they find what must have been Prince Lauren's last camp and all evidence at the scene speaks volumes of the Prince's final days. The rotting remains of a Harbinger Demon lie against one of the canyon's walls, a horn half removed with the Prince's knife still in place from where he was interrupted and it soon becomes clear what interrupted him...
Dried Ishtahn blood streaks the other wall of the canyon and razor sharp feathers as black as night are embedded inches deep in the stone. The Varn outriders don't stick around to learn more because if the canyon is the nesting site of what they think it is their odds are made no better for their greater number. It takes days before a group of commandos in heavy armour are dispatched to check the scene and confirm what must have happened.
Having defeated a Harbinger Demon, the Prince took his prey into the canyon to prepare a trophy for his triumphant return to Harazan, but perhaps made weary by the battle he failed to notice what he shared his shelter with. Set upon by a breeding pair of obsidian eagles, Lauren was forced into a fight for his life and likely bid a hasty treat with Calamity. Given how much blood was found at the scene he is declared to have died in the wastes either from blood loss or by being set upon by opportunistic predators. There is no hope of recovering his remains
The entire nation is left in shock and the King and Queen are stricken with grief. The King's brother, Prince Caden, makes a televised address, calling for a week of mourning and thanking all those who have sent kind words and condolences to the royal family.
Following the disastrous news from Sansar that Coedd seems to have backed an attack against an Imperial Embassy, the Ishtahn Parliament makes an extraordinary ruling after seeking legal advice from experts across Veehra, even from the Magistrates of Zimbir in Mekhala, and issues the following statement:
There are of course the inevitable legal challenges by civil rights groups, but they are struck down as only Coedd has legal standing to claim divinity before the Ishtahn courts.
There is rejoicing among the Agbadan minorities within Ishtahnos at the news of their God King's great feat of divinity. Many begin making pilgrimages to see the sight with their own eyes, straining transportation companies until they can adapt to the sudden uptick in demand. The Ishtahn people are similarly impressed, though not religiously so and sightseers and tourists, as well as many scientists and sorcerers, also make the trip to see the new wonder that has been wrought. The High King sends his condolences to Prince Ilaro, for though his father may have performed a great work of thaumaturgy his loss must still weigh heavily on the young Prince, now King, of Agbada.
The announcement of the Helios Hospice is met with outrage by the Ishtahn who waste little time before declaring the organisation illegal. Their claims of legal immunity are quite frankly ridiculous and the news that they will be stealing bodies is a particular outrage. They make it clear in no uncertain terms that they consider this an entirely non-impartial body and frankly an insult to the peoples of Veehra considering recent statements of the Glorious Purifiers in regards to Veehran culture. Any and all Helios Hospice employees attempting to interfere with military operations by the Royal Army of Ishtahnos will be arrested and imprisoned pending trial as enemy agents and any ships employed by the Helios Hospice will be boarded and impounded indefinitely.
The First Minister issues the following short statement: "We can look after our own wounded, stay on Sansar where you belong."
For many years the Thotron has lived comfortably in Ishtahnos, splitting their time between teaching at the University of Harazan and advising the government on matters of sorcery. However, with the recent rebellions in Mraza there is a genuine concern that Mrazite rebels might try something stupid and the Ishtahn have no inclination of allowing the Thotron to be spirited away and used as a figurehead. To that end he is placed under temporary protective custody in their luxurious mansion near the university campus. Most classes will have to be done remote for the time being and practical classes and demonstrations can take place in the ballroom. To show that they have every trust in the Thotron and that they're appropriately comfortable, King John makes sure to pay him twice monthly visits when scheduling permits.
Though the Ishtahn decline to send a full delegation to the opening of the Golden Phoenix, they do send a contingent of hotel and restaurant reviewers to gauge whether it would be a worthwhile destination for future interplanetary cruises. Though the reviewers do take the time to point out the culture shock and a few things to keep mindful of to avoid faux pas, the overall result is glowing. The following are some excerpts from the report:
"The staff are very attentive, I had lost my keycard and the concierge tracked me down to return it before I even realised I'd lost it."
"The waiter was aware of my citrus allergies and was able to recommend alternatives without me having to bring it up."
"My partner and I were at one of the gift shops looking at getting a rug for the front room and the shop assistant recommended one that perfectly matched the drapes."
"Despite the calendar differences between IC and IR I still got a free cupcake on my birthday!"
"The steak was a little overdone, but the mushroom gravy more than compensated for it."
"I had tickets to a show one morning, but I had forgotten to set an alarm. The front desk made sure to give me a wake up call which I found very thoughtful."
Work on the Royal Shipyards of Dantenon has ground to a halt due to the discovery of heretofore unknown pre-bombardment ruins. The architecture matches the ruins of Deira, though is a lot more utilitarian in design. Unsure of just how far these tunnels spread there is no recourse but to cease construction until they can be fully surveyed, a job which the Ishtahn archaeological community takes on with considerable enthusiasm.
Due to his work on The Book of Wonders, Marcus Langton Dusthide is elevated to the status of Grandmaster of Gramarye to replace the aging Eliza Sparkes Blacksun.
Though not a neighbour of the terraforming equipment, the Ishtahn Ministry of Conservation and Biosecurity prepares a detailed report regarding the potential environmental impact, particularly emphasising the danger to at risk species that inhabit the surrounding wastes. They recommend against activating the device and suggest that, if possible, a way to activate it that affects only the Vesperite climate be found. After all, there's not much of an environment there that needs protecting...
The People Want Action
Upon the WTU's request for action plans to be submitted to bring about an end to the system of corvee labour employed in the lands of the God King, the Ministry of Industry prepares a one hundred and seventy-four page report which they have delivered to Union Central. Most of the report consists of detailed population and resource analyses along with economic forecasts in support of the main suggestion. The actual plan itself can be summed up quite simply as a three part scheme that follows:
One: Pay off En-Sha-Nerat so he doesn't get in the way.
Two: Construct transportation links with Voletha and Nadiratna to allow the free movement of people and goods.
Three: Establish a series of worker owned industries producing cash crops or consumer goods first for the domestic market and then for export.Part one is likely to be the easiest to enact, En-Sha-Nerat is liable to see the wisdom of money now in exchange for not being removed later, but parts two and three are liable to take many years before significant progress is made.
There is also an attached appendix from the Ministry of Conservation and Biosecurity. It is one sentence long:
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, AGREE TO THE COEDDITE PLAN.Note: Do the Status and Extravagance and Coronal Catalogues next round because I still have at least a round to do so.
Ruler Information
First Minister Johnathon Royston Rageclaw
Diplomacy: 8
Military: 10
Economy: 3
Faith: 3
Intrigue: 2
Age: 69
Expected stat increases: +1 Diplomacy, +1 EconomyTrade Details and Technologies
The Highlands of Ishtahnos, Region 65, TP1: Veehran Aurochs
Treasure: 0
Dust Hardening
Nuclear Fusion
Xenolinguistic Cataloguing
Arcane Amplification
Algorithmic Imagination
In Vivo Modification
Aclaustrophobic PsychologyOther Bookkeeping
Grounds units: 5
Space units: 3
Max units: 9On hold projects: Military Shipyards [2/5]
The Kingdom of High Ishtahnos
By the Light of the Sun, His Royal Highness, John IV, High King of Ishtahnos
First Minister Johnathon Royston Rageclaw
2016-2018 IR, 2049-2051 ICActions:1: [Diplomacy 5] Exhibit Great Work: The Book of Wonders
Rising Stars +2 due to being both the first in Veehra to Exhibit a Great Work and also this being the first Ishtahn Great Work.It has been nearly twenty years since the Emperor elevated the Elect and shared with them the technology to traverse Tekhum. Since that time a group of Ishtahn artists have been working in secret on the King's order to produce something to commemorate the occasion. Three full years were spent searching for suitable materials until by serendipity a near perfect shed skin of a rare albino flower serpent was found. Though normally too strongly pigmented, the skin of chamaeleon flower serpents is ideal for Gramarye and such a find is perfect and spurs the artists to ever greater heights of ambition. The promised deadline they gave the King after finding the skin comes and goes, eleven times. The leader of the project and Grandmistress of Gramarye, Eliza Sparkes Blacksun, each times assuages the King's concerns because her insistence on quality is paying dividends in results. As the project nears its completion, the aging sorceress begins to suffer from ill-health and her protégé, Marcus Langton Dusthide, steps up to so that she can focus her full attention on the work itself and not management. It takes five more years and with a few final flourishes laid down by Grandmistress Sparkes it's done. Only twelve years overschedule.
The work, The Book of Wonders, is an example of a book of wonders considered so fine and so grand that to name it would detract from its singular magnificence. A book of wonders is a parchment or snakeskin scroll, usually of about two metres, containing a story written out in figurative calligraphy. When unrolled sorcerous power instilled into the characters at the time of inscription causes them to come to life and display scenes from the story within as intangible illusions.
The Book of Wonders is similar but so so much more. Over seventeen metres in length and one and a half metres width, the scroll is in this case is an almost opalescent white serpent skin. The unwritten side has been laid over with thin Aurochs calfskin dyed black for added strength and to improve contrast. The most impressive part however is the written section. From end to end millions of characters of different sizes cover the hide, most are in glittering black ink, but many are coloured or gilded or even colour shifting. The detail is almost fractal, as closer and closer looks reveal yet more characters, some so small they must have been painted with but a single strand of silk with the aid of a microscope.
The text of The Book of Wonders contains not just one story, but many. It contains a summarised account of the entire known history of Veehra as understood by the Ishtahn. Myths are given equal weight to true accounts and though it focuses on the Elect simply due to the greater amount of available knowledge, even lesser known polities and cultures have their principle stories represented. Sunglasses are advised when The Book of Wonders is unfurled because though most events aren't hazardous to view, some such as the Dawn are very bright and could cause eye damage from unshielded exposure.The Book of Wonders is kept in a fireproof bronze casket adorned with gilding and precious polymorphite and haematite carvings of serpents.2: [Diplomacy] Attempt to establish a claim to Region 68, Nadiratna. Success!The Charter Committee set up to fully integrate Ishtahnos and the Lands of Chorb as one confederated nation takes the extraordinary first step of inviting representatives of the Nadiratnan government to attend, and not merely as observers. Though it's likely that negotiations will take many years, it's clear that both the Ishtahn and the Chorbists see their confederation as being open to more participants. While cynics note that the various Chorbist states just want another strong state in the confederation to balance the Ishtahn, but the Ishtahn government does not at all seem opposed to the idea despite the reduction in their own power that would result.3: [Military] Deploy two ground units and three space units to assist the Soom in defending Region 55 from the rebels. If possible the ground units will be dropped off in Region 74, the Planum Khassia, and complete the rest of the journey over land. The Ishtahn forces will follow the Soom's chosen battle commanders.When news first reaches Ishtahnos of the rebellion against Soom rule in their recently acquired territory it is dismissed as an internal matter of little interest to the Kingdom. Conquest is bound to leave disgruntled individuals in its wake after all. But as reports continue to come in of disturbing involvement by the Basu-Rahman Group they begin to pay attention and as a group of mercenaries amass a fleet of ships they react with outrage. To raise their hand against a member of the Elect is one thing, but to arm mercenaries with ships of war? It cannot be left unanswered!
The Ishtahn respond in force, the mercenaries shall be blown out of the sky and the sight of their burning wrecks shall be a warning to all those who seek to challenge the might of the Emperor's Chosen!4: [Economy] Attempt to buyout TP3 in Region 74, Planum Khassia, for Energised Chrysoberyl. Success!
The technical needs of the Ishtahn navy combined with the need to properly fuel growing industries across the Kingdom's newly confederated territories leads the Ministry of Trade to seek out new supplies of raw materials to make into the increasingly complex circuitry that has become more and more a cornerstone of technology. With the gracious assistance of the Soom Clan, deals are struck to grant Ishtahn industries access to the output of mines in the Planum Khassia and many bottles of brandy get opened in celebration.5: [Economy] Attempt to buyout TP1 in Region 78 for Void Spice. Failure.
Meanwhile, in Mekhala, constant failures in negotiations and one attempted murder later and the Ishtahn give up. If that group of Spicers won't help them they'll try the other lot, who immediately rebuff them and send them packing back to Veehra with only samples to show for their attempt. Serious questions are being raised both in the media and in Parliament about why the Ministry of Trade so consistently fails such a simple task.
Nonactions: Resist all unauthorised conversions, buyouts, etc. etc.News and Rumours2016 IR - Tragedy has struck the Kingdom of High Ishtahnos! His Highness, Lauren, Crown Prince of Ishtahnos and Heir to the Silverfang has gone missing in the wilderness and is presumed dead. The Prince was last seen a year prior when he set out on the Rite of Liberation with only his nightmare Calamity as company. While the Rite is expected to take many months to complete, a year of absence prompted grave concerns from the nation and his family and a search was undertaken.
Frequent dust storms in the western deserts make it almost impossible to find any sign of his passing, but by chance a group of Varn outriders stumbled across an unusual sight. In a somewhat sheltered canyon kept clear by wind they find what must have been Prince Lauren's last camp and all evidence at the scene speaks volumes of the Prince's final days. The rotting remains of a Harbinger Demon lie against one of the canyon's walls, a horn half removed with the Prince's knife still in place from where he was interrupted and it soon becomes clear what interrupted him...
Dried Ishtahn blood streaks the other wall of the canyon and razor sharp feathers as black as night are embedded inches deep in the stone. The Varn outriders don't stick around to learn more because if the canyon is the nesting site of what they think it is their odds are made no better for their greater number. It takes days before a group of commandos in heavy armour are dispatched to check the scene and confirm what must have happened.
Having defeated a Harbinger Demon, the Prince took his prey into the canyon to prepare a trophy for his triumphant return to Harazan, but perhaps made weary by the battle he failed to notice what he shared his shelter with. Set upon by a breeding pair of obsidian eagles, Lauren was forced into a fight for his life and likely bid a hasty treat with Calamity. Given how much blood was found at the scene he is declared to have died in the wastes either from blood loss or by being set upon by opportunistic predators. There is no hope of recovering his remains
The entire nation is left in shock and the King and Queen are stricken with grief. The King's brother, Prince Caden, makes a televised address, calling for a week of mourning and thanking all those who have sent kind words and condolences to the royal family.
Though the Ishtahn decline to send a full delegation to the opening of the Golden Phoenix, they do send a contingent of hotel and restaurant reviewers to gauge whether it would be a worthwhile destination for future interplanetary cruises. Though the reviewers do take the time to point out the culture shock and a few things to keep mindful of to avoid faux pas, the overall result is glowing. The following are some excerpts from the report:
"The staff are very attentive, I had lost my keycard and the concierge tracked me down to return it before I even realised I'd lost it."
"The waiter was aware of my citrus allergies and was able to recommend alternatives without me having to bring it up."
"My partner and I were at one of the gift shops looking at getting a rug for the front room and the shop assistant recommended one that perfectly matched the drapes."
"Despite the calendar differences between IC and IR I still got a free cupcake on my birthday!"
"The steak was a little overdone, but the mushroom gravy more than compensated for it."
"I had tickets to a show one morning, but I had forgotten to set an alarm. The front desk made sure to give me a wake up call which I found very thoughtful."
Work on the Royal Shipyards of Dantenon has ground to a halt due to the discovery of heretofore unknown pre-bombardment ruins. The architecture matches the ruins of Deira, though is a lot more utilitarian in design. Unsure of just how far these tunnels spread there is no recourse but to cease construction until they can be fully surveyed, a job which the Ishtahn archaeological community takes on with considerable enthusiasm.
The People Want Action
Upon the WTU's request for action plans to be submitted to bring about an end to the system of corvee labour employed in the lands of the God King, the Ministry of Industry prepares a one hundred and seventy-four page report which they have delivered to Union Central. Most of the report consists of detailed population and resource analyses along with economic forecasts in support of the main suggestion. The actual plan itself can be summed up quite simply as a three part scheme that follows:
One: Pay off En-Sha-Nerat so he doesn't get in the way.
Two: Construct transportation links with Voletha and Nadiratna to allow the free movement of people and goods.
Three: Establish a series of worker owned industries producing cash crops or consumer goods first for the domestic market and then for export.Part one is likely to be the easiest to enact, En-Sha-Nerat is liable to see the wisdom of money now in exchange for not being removed later, but parts two and three are liable to take many years before significant progress is made.
There is also an attached appendix from the Ministry of Conservation and Biosecurity. It is one sentence long:
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, AGREE TO THE COEDDITE PLAN.STATUS AND EXTRAVAGANCE, Renown thingy.
CORONAL CATALOGUE, Imperial thingy.
Following the Sun - More faith stuff maybe??
Religion?
Ruler Information
First Minister Johnathon Royston Rageclaw
Diplomacy: 8
Military: 10
Economy: 3
Faith: 3
Intrigue: 2
Age: 69
Expected stat increases: +1 Diplomacy, +1 EconomyTrade Details and Technologies
The Highlands of Ishtahnos, Region 65, TP1: Veehran Aurochs
Treasure: 0
Dust Hardening
Nuclear Fusion
Xenolinguistic Cataloguing
Arcane Amplification
Algorithmic Imagination
In Vivo Modification
Aclaustrophobic PsychologyOther Bookkeeping
Grounds units: 5
Space units: 3
Max units: 9On hold projects: Military Shipyards [2/5]
The Kingdom of High Ishtahnos
By the Light of the Sun, His Royal Highness, John IV, High King of Ishtahnos
First Minister Johnathon Royston Rageclaw
2016-2018 IR, 2049-2051 ICActions:1: [Diplomacy 5] Exhibit Great Work: The Book of Wonders
Rising Stars +2 due to being both the first in Veehra to Exhibit a Great Work and also this being the first Ishtahn Great Work.It has been nearly twenty years since the Emperor elevated the Elect and shared with them the technology to traverse Tekhum. Since that time a group of Ishtahn artists have been working in secret on the King's order to produce something to commemorate the occasion. Three full years were spent searching for suitable materials until by serendipity a near perfect shed skin of a rare albino flower serpent was found. Though normally too strongly pigmented, the skin of chamaeleon flower serpents is ideal for Gramarye and such a find is perfect and spurs the artists to ever greater heights of ambition. The promised deadline they gave the King after finding the skin comes and goes, eleven times. The leader of the project and Grandmistress of Gramarye, Eliza Sparkes Blacksun, each times assuages the King's concerns because her insistence on quality is paying dividends in results. As the project nears its completion, the aging sorceress begins to suffer from ill-health and her protégé, Marcus Langton Dusthide, steps up to so that she can focus her full attention on the work itself and not management. It takes five more years and with a few final flourishes laid down by Grandmistress Sparkes it's done. Only twelve years overschedule.
The work, The Book of Wonders, is an example of a book of wonders considered so fine and so grand that to name it would detract from its singular magnificence. A book of wonders is a parchment or snakeskin scroll, usually of about two metres, containing a story written out in figurative calligraphy. When unrolled sorcerous power instilled into the characters at the time of inscription causes them to come to life and display scenes from the story within as intangible illusions.
The Book of Wonders is similar but so so much more. Over seventeen metres in length and one and a half metres width, the scroll is in this case is an almost opalescent white serpent skin. The unwritten side has been laid over with thin Aurochs calfskin dyed black for added strength and to improve contrast. The most impressive part however is the written section. From end to end millions of characters of different sizes cover the hide, most are in glittering black ink, but many are coloured or gilded or even colour shifting. The detail is almost fractal, as closer and closer looks reveal yet more characters, some so small they must have been painted with but a single strand of silk with the aid of a microscope.
The text of The Book of Wonders contains not just one story, but many. It contains a summarised account of the entire known history of Veehra as understood by the Ishtahn. Myths are given equal weight to true accounts and though it focuses on the Elect simply due to the greater amount of available knowledge, even lesser known polities and cultures have their principle stories represented. Sunglasses are advised when The Book of Wonders is unfurled because though most events aren't hazardous to view, some such as the Dawn are very bright and could cause eye damage from unshielded exposure.The Book of Wonders is kept in a fireproof bronze casket adorned with gilding and precious polymorphite and haematite carvings of serpents.2: [Diplomacy] Attempt to establish a claim to Region 68, Nadiratna. Success!The Charter Committee set up to fully integrate Ishtahnos and the Lands of Chorb as one confederated nation takes the extraordinary first step of inviting representatives of the Nadiratnan government to attend, and not merely as observers. Though it's likely that negotiations will take many years, it's clear that both the Ishtahn and the Chorbists see their confederation as being open to more participants. While cynics note that the various Chorbist states just want another strong state in the confederation to balance the Ishtahn, but the Ishtahn government does not at all seem opposed to the idea despite the reduction in their own power that would result.3: [Military] Deploy two ground units and three space units to assist the Soom in defending Region 55 from the rebels. If possible the ground units will be dropped off in Region 74, the Planum Khassia, and complete the rest of the journey over land. The Ishtahn forces will follow the Soom's chosen battle commanders.When news first reaches Ishtahnos of the rebellion against Soom rule in their recently acquired territory it is dismissed as an internal matter of little interest to the Kingdom. Conquest is bound to leave disgruntled individuals in its wake after all. But as reports continue to come in of disturbing involvement by the Basu-Rahman Group they begin to pay attention and as a group of mercenaries amass a fleet of ships they react with outrage. To raise their hand against a member of the Elect is one thing, but to arm mercenaries with ships of war? It cannot be left unanswered!
The Ishtahn respond in force, the mercenaries shall be blown out of the sky and the sight of their burning wrecks shall be a warning to all those who seek to challenge the might of the Emperor's Chosen!4: [Economy] Attempt to buyout TP3 in Region 74, Planum Khassia, for Energised Chrysoberyl. Success!
The technical needs of the Ishtahn navy combined with the need to properly fuel growing industries across the Kingdom's newly confederated territories leads the Ministry of Trade to seek out new supplies of raw materials to make into the increasingly complex circuitry that has become more and more a cornerstone of technology. With the gracious assistance of the Soom Clan, deals are struck to grant Ishtahn industries access to the output of mines in the Planum Khassia and many bottles of brandy get opened in celebration.5: [Economy] Attempt to buyout TP1 in Region 78 for Void Spice. Failure.
Meanwhile, in Mekhala, constant failures in negotiations and one attempted murder later and the Ishtahn give up. If that group of Spicers won't help them they'll try the other lot, who immediately rebuff them and send them packing back to Veehra with only samples to show for their attempt. Serious questions are being raised both in the media and in Parliament about why the Ministry of Trade so consistently fails such a simple task.
Nonactions: Resist all unauthorised conversions, buyouts, etc. etc.News and Rumours2016 IR - Tragedy has struck the Kingdom of High Ishtahnos! His Highness, Lauren, Crown Prince of Ishtahnos and Heir to the Silverfang has gone missing in the wilderness and is presumed dead. The Prince was last seen a year prior when he set out on the Rite of Liberation with only his nightmare Calamity as company. While the Rite is expected to take many months to complete, a year of absence prompted grave concerns from the nation and his family and a search was undertaken.
Frequent dust storms in the western deserts make it almost impossible to find any sign of his passing, but by chance a group of Varn outriders stumbled across an unusual sight. In a somewhat sheltered canyon kept clear by wind they find what must have been Prince Lauren's last camp and all evidence at the scene speaks volumes of the Prince's final days. The rotting remains of a Harbinger Demon lie against one of the canyon's walls, a horn half removed with the Prince's knife still in place from where he was interrupted and it soon becomes clear what interrupted him...
Dried Ishtahn blood streaks the other wall of the canyon and razor sharp feathers as black as night are embedded inches deep in the stone. The Varn outriders don't stick around to learn more because if the canyon is the nesting site of what they think it is their odds are made no better for their greater number. It takes days before a group of commandos in heavy armour are dispatched to check the scene and confirm what must have happened.
Having defeated a Harbinger Demon, the Prince took his prey into the canyon to prepare a trophy for his triumphant return to Harazan, but perhaps made weary by the battle he failed to notice what he shared his shelter with. Set upon by a breeding pair of obsidian eagles, Lauren was forced into a fight for his life and likely bid a hasty treat with Calamity. Given how much blood was found at the scene he is declared to have died in the wastes either from blood loss or by being set upon by opportunistic predators. There is no hope of recovering his remains
The entire nation is left in shock and the King and Queen are stricken with grief. The King's brother, Prince Caden, makes a televised address, calling for a week of mourning and thanking all those who have sent kind words and condolences to the royal family.Comment on the casino
Shipyards on hold, come up with an excuse. Unforeseen faultline in the rock or undiscovered archaeological site, or both?
THE PEOPLE WANT ACTION, WTU thingy.
STATUS AND EXTRAVAGANCE, Renown thingy.
CORONAL CATALOGUE, Imperial thingy.
Following the Sun - More faith stuff maybe??
Religion.
Ruler Information
First Minister Johnathon Royston Rageclaw
Diplomacy: 8
Military: 10
Economy: 3
Faith: 3
Intrigue: 2
Age: 69
Expected stat increases: +1 Diplomacy, +1 EconomyTrade Details and Technologies
The Highlands of Ishtahnos, Region 65, TP1: Veehran Aurochs
Treasure: 0
Dust Hardening
Nuclear Fusion
Xenolinguistic Cataloguing
Arcane Amplification
Algorithmic Imagination
In Vivo Modification
Aclaustrophobic PsychologyOther Bookkeeping
Grounds units: 5
Space units: 3
Max units: 9On hold projects: Military Shipyards [2/5]
The Kingdom of High Ishtahnos
By the Light of the Sun, His Royal Highness, John IV, High King of Ishtahnos
First Minister Johnathon Royston Rageclaw
2016-2018 IR, 2049-2051 ICActions:1: [Diplomacy 5] Exhibit Great Work: The Book of Wonders
Rising Stars +2 due to being both the first in Veehra to Exhibit a Great Work and also this being the first Ishtahn Great Work.There is no more wonderful book in all of Tekhum not currently in the possession of His Grace, The Emperor.
2: [Diplomacy] Attempt to establish a claim to Region 68, Nadiratna. Success!The Charter Committee set up to fully integrate Ishtahnos and the Lands of Chorb as one confederated nation takes the extraordinary first step of inviting representatives of the Nadiratnan government to attend, and not merely as observers. Though it's likely that negotiations will take many years, it's clear that both the Ishtahn and the Chorbists see their confederation as being open to more participants. While cynics note that the various Chorbist states just want another strong state in the confederation to balance the Ishtahn, but the Ishtahn government does not at all seem opposed to the idea despite the reduction in their own power that would result.3: [Military] Deploy two ground units and three space units to assist the Soom in defending Region 55 from the rebels. If possible the ground units will be dropped off in Region 74, the Planum Khassia, and complete the rest of the journey over land. The Ishtahn forces will follow the Soom's chosen battle commanders.When news first reaches Ishtahnos of the rebellion against Soom rule in their recently acquired territory it is dismissed as an internal matter of little interest to the Kingdom. Conquest is bound to leave disgruntled individuals in its wake after all. But as reports continue to come in of disturbing involvement by the Basu-Rahman Group they begin to pay attention and as a group of mercenaries amass a fleet of ships they react with outrage. To raise their hand against a member of the Elect is one thing, but to arm mercenaries with ships of war? It cannot be left unanswered!
The Ishtahn respond in force, the mercenaries shall be blown out of the sky and the sight of their burning wrecks shall be a warning to all those who seek to challenge the might of the Emperor's Chosen!4: [Economy] Attempt to buyout TP3 in Region 74, Planum Khassia, for Energised Chrysoberyl. Success!
The technical needs of the Ishtahn navy combined with the need to properly fuel growing industries across the Kingdom's newly confederated territories leads the Ministry of Trade to seek out new supplies of raw materials to make into the increasingly complex circuitry that has become more and more a cornerstone of technology. With the gracious assistance of the Soom Clan, deals are struck to grant Ishtahn industries access to the output of mines in the Planum Khassia and many bottles of brandy get opened in celebration.5: [Economy] Attempt to buyout TP1 in Region 78 for Void Spice. Failure.
Meanwhile, in Mekhala, constant failures in negotiations and one attempted murder later and the Ishtahn give up. If that group of Spicers won't help them they'll try the other lot, who immediately rebuff them and send them packing back to Veehra with only samples to show for their attempt. Serious questions are being raised both in the media and in Parliament about why the Ministry of Trade so consistently fails such a simple task.
Nonactions: Resist all unauthorised conversions, buyouts, etc. etc.News and Rumours2016 IR - Tragedy has struck the Kingdom of High Ishtahnos! His Highness, Lauren, Crown Prince of Ishtahnos and Heir to the Silverfang has gone missing in the wilderness and is presumed dead. The Prince was last seen a year prior when he set out on the Rite of Liberation with only his nightmare Calamity as company. While the Rite is expected to take many months to complete, a year of absence prompted grave concerns from the nation and his family and a search was undertaken.
Frequent dust storms in the western deserts make it almost impossible to find any sign of his passing, but by chance a group of Varn outriders stumbled across an unusual sight. In a somewhat sheltered canyon kept clear by wind they find what must have been Prince Lauren's last camp and all evidence at the scene speaks volumes of the Prince's final days. The rotting remains of a Harbinger Demon lie against one of the canyon's walls, a horn half removed with the Prince's knife still in place from where he was interrupted and it soon becomes clear what interrupted him...
Dried Ishtahn blood streaks the other wall of the canyon and razor sharp feathers as black as night are embedded inches deep in the stone. The Varn outriders don't stick around to learn more because if the canyon is the nesting site of what they think it is their odds are made no better for their greater number. It takes days before a group of commandos in heavy armour are dispatched to check the scene and confirm what must have happened.
Having defeated a Harbinger Demon, the Prince took his prey into the canyon to prepare a trophy for his triumphant return to Harazan, but perhaps made weary by the battle he failed to notice what he shared his shelter with. Set upon by a breeding pair of obsidian eagles, Lauren was forced into a fight for his life and likely bid a hasty treat with Calamity. Given how much blood was found at the scene he is declared to have died in the wastes either from blood loss or by being set upon by opportunistic predators. There is no hope of recovering his remains
The entire nation is left in shock and the King and Queen are stricken with grief. The King's brother, Prince Caden, makes a televised address, calling for a week of mourning and thanking all those who have sent kind words and condolences to the royal family.Comment on the casino
Shipyards on hold, come up with an excuse. Unforeseen faultline in the rock or undiscovered archaeological site, or both?
THE PEOPLE WANT ACTION, WTU thingy.
STATUS AND EXTRAVAGANCE, Renown thingy.
CORONAL CATALOGUE, Imperial thingy.
Following the Sun - More faith stuff maybe??
Religion.
Ruler Information
First Minister Johnathon Royston Rageclaw
Diplomacy: 8
Military: 10
Economy: 3
Faith: 3
Intrigue: 2
Age: 69
Expected stat increases: +1 Diplomacy, +1 EconomyTrade Details and Technologies
The Highlands of Ishtahnos, Region 65, TP1: Veehran Aurochs
Treasure: 0
Dust Hardening
Nuclear Fusion
Xenolinguistic Cataloguing
Arcane Amplification
Algorithmic Imagination
In Vivo Modification
Aclaustrophobic PsychologyOther Bookkeeping
Grounds units: 5
Space units: 3
Max units: 9On hold projects: Military Shipyards [2/5]
The Kingdom of High Ishtahnos
By the Light of the Sun, His Royal Highness, John IV, High King of Ishtahnos
First Minister Johnathon Royston Rageclaw
2016-2018 IR, 2049-2051 ICActions:1: [Diplomacy 5] Exhibit Great Work: The Book of Wonders
Rising Stars +2 due to being both the first in Veehra to Exhibit a Great Work and also this being the first Ishtahn Great Work.There is no more wonderful book in all of Tekhum not currently in the possession of His Grace, The Emperor.
2: [Diplomacy] Attempt to establish a claim to Region 68, Nadiratna. Success!Going to make my country a big square, fear it roundlings!3: [Military] Deploy two ground units and three space units to assist the Soom in defending Region 55 from the rebels. If possible the ground units will be dropped off in Region 74, the Planum Khassia, and complete the rest of the journey over land. The Ishtahn forces will follow the Soom's chosen battle commanders.We can't let unknown parties amass fleets of warships...4: [Economy] Attempt to buyout TP3 in Region 74, Planum Khassia, for Energised Chrysoberyl. Success!
Time to buy electronics.5: [Economy] Attempt to buyout TP1 in Region 78 for Void Spice. Failure.
I swear this had better work... Spice riots are too silly to envision... (Please don't hurt me WTU... I need these spices...)
Nonactions: Resist all unauthorised conversions, buyouts, etc. etc.News and RumoursCould it be news and rumours? We shall see.
Shipyards on hold, come up with an excuse. Unforeseen faultline in the rock or undiscovered archaeological site, or both?
THE PEOPLE WANT ACTION, WTU thingy.
STATUS AND EXTRAVAGANCE, Renown thingy.
CORONAL CATALOGUE, Imperial thingy.
Following the Sun - More faith stuff maybe??
Religion.
Ruler Information
First Minister Johnathon Royston Rageclaw
Diplomacy: 8
Military: 10
Economy: 3
Faith: 3
Intrigue: 2
Age: 69
Expected stat increases: +1 Diplomacy, +1 EconomyTrade Details and Technologies
The Highlands of Ishtahnos, Region 65, TP1: Veehran Aurochs
Treasure: 0
Dust Hardening
Nuclear Fusion
Xenolinguistic Cataloguing
Arcane Amplification
Algorithmic Imagination
In Vivo Modification
Aclaustrophobic PsychologyOther Bookkeeping
Grounds units: 5
Space units: 3
Max units: 9On hold projects: Military Shipyards [2/5]
The Kingdom of High Ishtahnos
By the Light of the Sun, His Royal Highness, John IV, High King of Ishtahnos
First Minister Johnathon Royston Rageclaw
2016-2018 IR, 2049-2051 ICActions:1: [Diplomacy 5] Exhibit Great Work: The Book of Wonders
Rising Stars +2 due to being both the first in Veehra to Exhibit a Great Work and also this being the first Ishtahn Great Work.There is no more wonderful book in all of Tekhum not currently in the possession of His Grace, The Emperor.
2: [Diplomacy] Attempt to establish a claim to Region 68, Nadiratna. Success!Going to make my country a big square, fear it roundlings!3: [Military] Assist the Soom by destroying the mercenaries who dare to amass a fleet against a member of the Elect, and maybe deploy ground troops.We can't let unknown parties amass fleets of warships...4: [Economy] Attempt to buyout TP3 in Region 74, Planum Khassia, for Energised Chrysoberyl. Success!
Time to buy electronics.5: [Economy] Attempt to buyout TP1 in Region 78 for Void Spice. Failure.
I swear this had better work... Spice riots are too silly to envision... (Please don't hurt me WTU... I need these spices...)
Nonactions: Resist all unauthorised conversions, buyouts, etc. etc.News and RumoursCould it be news and rumours? We shall see.
Shipyards on hold, come up with an excuse. Unforeseen faultline in the rock or undiscovered archaeological site, or both?
THE PEOPLE WANT ACTION, WTU thingy.
STATUS AND EXTRAVAGANCE, Renown thingy.
CORONAL CATALOGUE, Imperial thingy.
Following the Sun - More faith stuff maybe??
Religion.
Ruler Information
First Minister Johnathon Royston Rageclaw
Diplomacy: 8
Military: 10
Economy: 3
Faith: 3
Intrigue: 2
Age: 69
Expected stat increases: +1 Diplomacy, +1 EconomyTrade Details and Technologies
The Highlands of Ishtahnos, Region 65, TP1: Veehran Aurochs
Treasure: 0
Dust Hardening
Nuclear Fusion
Xenolinguistic Cataloguing
Arcane Amplification
Algorithmic Imagination
In Vivo Modification
Aclaustrophobic PsychologyOther Bookkeeping
Grounds units: 5
Space units: 3
Max units: 9On hold projects: Military Shipyards [2/5]
The Kingdom of High Ishtahnos
By the Light of the Sun, His Royal Highness, John IV, High King of Ishtahnos
First Minister Johnathon Royston Rageclaw
2016-2018 IR, 2049-2051 ICActions:1: [Diplomacy 5] Exhibit Great Work: The Book of Wonders
Rising Stars +2 due to being both the first in Veehra to Exhibit a Great Work and also this being the first Ishtahn Great Work.There is no more wonderful book in all of Tekhum not currently in the possession of His Grace, The Emperor.
2: [Diplomacy] Attempt to establish a claim to Region 68, Nadiratna. Success!Going to make my country a big square, fear it roundlings!3: [Military] Assist the Soom by destroying the mercenaries who dare to amass a fleet against a member of the Elect, and maybe deploy ground troops.We can't let unknown parties amass fleets of warships...4: [Economy] Attempt to buyout TP3 in Region 74, Planum Khassia, for Energised Chrysoberyl. Waiting to roll.
Time to buy electronics.5: [Economy] Attempt to buyout TP1 in Region 78 for Void Spice. Failure.
I swear this had better work... Spice riots are too silly to envision... (Please don't hurt me WTU... I need these spices...)
Nonactions: Resist all unauthorised conversions, buyouts, etc. etc.News and RumoursCould it be news and rumours? We shall see.
Shipyards on hold, come up with an excuse. Unforeseen faultline in the rock or undiscovered archaeological site, or both?
THE PEOPLE WANT ACTION, WTU thingy.
STATUS AND EXTRAVAGANCE, Renown thingy.
CORONAL CATALOGUE, Imperial thingy.
Following the Sun - More faith stuff maybe??
Religion.
Ruler Information
First Minister Johnathon Royston Rageclaw
Diplomacy: 8
Military: 10
Economy: 3
Faith: 3
Intrigue: 2
Age: 69
Expected stat increases: +1 Diplomacy, +1 EconomyTrade Details and Technologies
The Highlands of Ishtahnos, Region 65, TP1: Veehran Aurochs
Treasure: 0
Dust Hardening
Nuclear Fusion
Xenolinguistic Cataloguing
Arcane Amplification
Algorithmic Imagination
In Vivo Modification
Aclaustrophobic PsychologyOther Bookkeeping
Grounds units: 5
Space units: 3
Max units: 9On hold projects: Military Shipyards [2/5]
The Kingdom of High Ishtahnos
By the Light of the Sun, His Royal Highness, John IV, High King of Ishtahnos
First Minister Johnathon Royston Rageclaw
2016-2018 IR, 2049-2051 ICActions:1: [Diplomacy 5] Exhibit Great Work: The Book of Wonders
Rising Stars +2 due to being both the first in Veehra to Exhibit a Great Work and also this being the first Ishtahn Great Work.There is no more wonderful book in all of Tekhum not currently in the possession of His Grace, The Emperor.
2: [Diplomacy] Attempt to establish a claim to Region 68, Nadiratna. Success!Going to make my country a big square, fear it roundlings!3: [Military] Assist the Soom by destroying the mercenaries who dare to amass a fleet against a member of the Elect, and maybe deploy ground troops.We can't let unknown parties amass fleets of warships...4: [Economy] Attempt to buyout TP3 in Region 74, Planum Khassia, for Energised Chrysoberyl. Waiting to roll.
Time to buy electronics.5: [Economy] Attempt to buyout TP1 in Region 78 for Void Spice. Failure.
I swear this had better work... Spice riots are too silly to envision... (Please don't hurt me WTU... I need these spices...)
Nonactions: Resist all unauthorised conversions, buyouts, etc. etc.News and RumoursCould it be news and rumours? We shall see.
Shipyards on hold, come up with an excuse. Unforeseen faultline in the rock or undiscovered archaeological site, or both?
THE PEOPLE WANT ACTION, WTU thingy.
STATUS AND EXTRAVAGANCE, Renown thingy.
Following the Sun - More faith stuff maybe??
Religion.
Ruler Information
First Minister Johnathon Royston Rageclaw
Diplomacy: 8
Military: 10
Economy: 3
Faith: 3
Intrigue: 2
Age: 69
Expected stat increases: +1 Diplomacy, +1 EconomyTrade Details and Technologies
The Highlands of Ishtahnos, Region 65, TP1: Veehran Aurochs
Treasure: 0
Dust Hardening
Nuclear Fusion
Xenolinguistic Cataloguing
Arcane Amplification
Algorithmic Imagination
In Vivo Modification
Aclaustrophobic PsychologyOther Bookkeeping
Grounds units: 5
Space units: 3
Max units: 9On hold projects: Military Shipyards [2/5]
The Kingdom of High Ishtahnos
By the Light of the Sun, His Royal Highness, John IV, High King of Ishtahnos
First Minister Johnathon Royston Rageclaw
2016-2018 IR, 2049-2051 ICActions:1: [Diplomacy 5] Exhibit Great Work: The Book of Wonders
Rising Stars +2 due to being both the first in Veehra to Exhibit a Great Work and also this being the first Ishtahn Great Work.There is no more wonderful book in all of Tekhum not currently in the possession of His Grace, The Emperor.
2: [Diplomacy] Attempt to establish a claim to Region 68, Nadiratna. Dice!Going to make my country a big square, fear it roundlings!3: [Military] Assist the Soom by destroying the mercenaries who dare to amass a fleet against a member of the Elect, and maybe deploy ground troops.We can't let unknown parties amass fleets of warships...4: [Economy] Attempt to buyout TP3 in Region 74, Planum Khassia, for Energised Chrysoberyl. Waiting to roll.
Time to buy electronics.5: [Economy] Attempt to buyout TP1 in Region 78 for Void Spice. Dice.
I swear this had better work... Spice riots are too silly to envision... (Please don't hurt me WTU... I need these spices...)
Nonactions: Resist all unauthorised conversions, buyouts, etc. etc.News and RumoursCould it be news and rumours? We shall see.
Shipyards on hold, come up with an excuse. Unforeseen faultline in the rock or undiscovered archaeological site, or both?
THE PEOPLE WANT ACTION, WTU thingy.
STATUS AND EXTRAVAGANCE, Renown thingy.
Following the Sun - More faith stuff maybe??
Religion.
Ruler Information
First Minister Johnathon Royston Rageclaw
Diplomacy: 8
Military: 10
Economy: 3
Faith: 3
Intrigue: 2
Age: 69
Expected stat increases: +1 Diplomacy, +1 EconomyTrade Details and Technologies
The Highlands of Ishtahnos, Region 65, TP1: Veehran Aurochs
Treasure: 0
Dust Hardening
Nuclear Fusion
Xenolinguistic Cataloguing
Arcane Amplification
Algorithmic Imagination
In Vivo Modification
Aclaustrophobic PsychologyOther Bookkeeping
Grounds units: 5
Space units: 3
Max units: 9On hold projects: Military Shipyards [2/5]