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Mercenary Platemail - QTY:2
DI: Fire (5%)
IST: vs Fire (+2)
SB: Concentration (+2)

Hobgoblin Hunter's Platemail - QTY: 2
AC: vs Goblinoid (+1)
IST: vs Death (+1), vs Fear (+1)

Orentid Platemail - QTY 1
AC: vs Goblinoid (+1), vs Orc (+1)
IST: vs Death (+2), vs Fear (+1)

Survivor's Half-Plate - QTY 2
AC: vs Construct, vs Orc, vs Elemental, vs Monstrous, vs Reptilian, vs Undead (+1)
IST: vs Death (+2)
Use: Aid (3) - 4 charges
Weight: -60%

Blades's Half-Plate - QYT: 1
DI: Slashing (5%)
SB: Intimidate, Taunt (+2)
Weight: -80%

Rose Fitted Piecemeal - QTY 1
IST: vs Fire (+2)
SBL: Discipline (+2)

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Medium Armor

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Titan Steel Breastplate - QTY 2
DI: Bludgeoning, Slashing, Piercing (5%)
SB: Discipline, Intimidate (+2)

Chainmail of Cursed Whispers - QTY: 1
Special: Wounding whispers [1% Chance]
AC: (+1)
DI: Negative Energy (5%)
Penalty: Concentration (-2)
SB: Discipline (+2)

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Light Armor

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Boiled Tunneler's Hide Armor - QTY 2
DI: Acid, Bludgeoning, Slashing (5%)
Penalty: Mind-affecting (-1)
SB: Discipline (+2)

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[Available positions:]

My name is Idrees al-Mirza, and I am looking to start up and sponsor a mercenary group that can help me fulfill certain objectives, as well as provide me with wares for my store. My preference is towards individuals who are new to the city, as I would like to help build them up. 

The main responsibilities of those who are employed would be to regularly complete board contracts and retrieve any valuable items that can be sold at the Camel & Cloak stall. Additionally, there will be other contracts that exist outside this scope available to those in employment, but the details and payment of such will be discussed at the time of contract creation. 

Available positions:
A Frontline Fighter – We are of in need of someone capable of fighting on the frontline
A Spellcaster – Any individual capable of weaving blessings or spells 
A Specialist – A lockpicker, trap-springer, an expert in all things related to subterfuge.

Terms:
The price for employment is 500 dinar a week and 15% of Camel & Cloak's monthly profit. What I require from my employees is only that they do board work once a day and that they bring wares for me to sell. I reserve the right to cut anyone from employment. Of course, if I do, you will still be paid for the week.

Live and drink, Lieutenant of the Honorable Fourth Legion (Glory to his Sublime Majesty!)

I'd imagine, that between the city and the war, your schedule for meetings must be incredibly packed- despite this, do you think you could be able to find some time within the primaries to meet with the Lady Shabani? If so, please write back- I'll do my best to schedule it with her.


Dutifully,
Idrees al-Mirza
Voiced citizen and Scribe

Live and Drink,

We have not met yet- but I hope this is to change. Within the next week or so, would there be a possibility in your busy schedule to allow myself and the candidate of Purple to meet and discuss things with you? If so, please write back so I might schedule it.

Many thanks,
Idrees al-Mirza
Voiced citizen and Scribe

Live and drink, Honored Warmaster

My name is Idrees al-Mirza, active scribe of the Sublime Gardens and advocate for the Purple League. I spoke Luther about this recently, but I was hoping that we might be able to find a spot in your busy schedule where the candidate of Purple could meet and speak with you. This, of course would take place after the primaries- if you can find such an opening, please do write back and I will do my best to schedule it.

Idrees al-Mirza,
Voiced Citizen and Scribe

(P.S. - I hope the brass wand was to your liking. First time I have seen such potent magic placed upon a wand.)

Live and drink, Apothar

We have never met, but I have heard many good things about your person from mutual acquaintances. I invite you to speak with me before the ninth of this week. When you are available, please find me.

Merchant-Scribe,
Idrees al-Mirza
Voiced of the Purple League

Live and drink,

I, Idrees al-Mirza, write to you as a member of the Purple League. Given the recent occurrences within the Well, I would like to discuss a few things as soon as possible. Within the next day, if such is permitted. Please find me.

Glory to Sultan Osman the Sixth- blessed be his name.

Live and drink, Honored Legate,

These are all the locations of required revisions:

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15.
17.

Dutifully,
Scribe al-Mirza

Sergeant Rhuk Nor,

Initially I thought it would be best to handle this issue within an in-person discussion, but for the sake of conciseness, we will be 'hashing-out' the details over quill and parchment.

The predicament: After negotiating our deal, I ended up selling a certain sword that was within one of the 'approved-for-sale' chests and the owner, a soldier by the name of Hans, was rather upset. Now, threats against my person I can forgive, but calling an honest merchant as myself a THIEF, I cannot. Bear in mind that, after learning that I had sold an item that wasn't intended to be sold, I informed the soldier of the current owner. Regardless, given that I wish to maintain a positive working relationship with the Fourth Legion, I will not be seeking to renegotiate our agreement, nor seeking anything beyond an apology for the SLANDER against my honor as a merchant.
 
Furthermore, to prevent such occurrences from reoccurring, I would like to request that the six chests that I pulled items from be relocated to a more convenient place within the garrison and be renamed so that soldiers are aware that any item that goes inside will be considered sell-able wares.

I wish you well,
Idrees al-Mirza

[Reflections on Suffering and The State of Enlightenment]

Reflections on Suffering and The State of Enlightenment

Upon deep contemplation of the Self within a haze of mizzir, I came upon a question: What is suffering and how is it caused? Unfortunately, it isn't as easy to understand it as it is to define it. We all have felt some sort of "suffering" in our lives, albeit some more than others, but what is the root of it? And, knowing that, is there a way to free ourselves from it?

To answer this for myself, I continued meditate- thinking upon the reasons I had felt suffering within the past two weeks, I came to a conclusion: suffering is a result of desire, or rather, the unfulfillment of desire. In knowing that, the path towards freedom from suffering be a result of living without desire, therefor suffering- right? No. Living without suffering is in of it self a desire, therefor it is unattainable- however, if it is your sole desire, than you can achieve it, for as it was previously mentioned, suffering is a result of unfulfilled desire.  Thus, we can say that living without suffering can be done so long as you limit your desires to those that can and will be fulfilled. This answer does not satisfy me however.

Many people see suffering as a bad thing, and to be fair, it is. But without suffering we do not grow; we do not experience the kinds of things that make life worth living. You cannot experience the joys of the world without the contrast. Thus, comes the last conclusion I made during meditation: Enlightenment, the state in which an individual obtains the greatest amount of fulfillment, occurs through devotion to purpose.

Hello,

I am a representative of the Fourth's legion Janissaries; under the approval of Soldier Zoturu. I write to you now on concern related to an item within your catalogue called 'The Snaked charmers' rod of Command' and it's tangential relation to the unholy Wyrm. While it isn't necessarily illegal to buy and sell the item, that aforementioned tangential link does raise some concerns.

We will need to speak in-person at the soonest possibility.

Innocence proves nothing,
Scarab Din

Minor thing, but could a way to change ones' alignment in the start area be added? It'd be a small, but appreciated change.

So, given that they're pretty hard to find now days and your chances of getting the aspect you desire is 1 in 40- I'd like to make a small suggestion to towards a change in how the prisms work.

It wouldn't be too much of change, only that each prism can be used multiple times (up to about five probably), but each time it is used, the chance of success goes down as the DC for success goes up. My suggestion for ascending difficult class would be 15, 25, 35, 40, 50.

Bought a book. Figured it'd be a good record my thoughts, given that so much has changed for me in the past couple days. Hells, even if I don't, at the very least this journal can be a little extra padding against the next arrow shot my way.

To whomever reads this,

I have a pending security contract between myself and the Banda Rossa, but  there doesn't seem to have been any progress on its completion. If possible, I would like an update on its finalization so I can actually start paying your Recluta for what we agreed.

Live and drink,
~Scribe Greywood

Dear Legates,

I've been combing the Souk records, and, with a reasonable margin of error, have determined that, on average, the stalls are rented 170 times per month. This number was determined by combining the total number of rental over three months.

At the current price, it's affords us 1,700 dinarie a month. I would suggest raising it to 35 at a minimum and 50 at a maximum. The latter of which would increase profits by 6,800.

Live and drink,
Scribe Greywood.

"If you believe you're intelligent, you're probably an idiot.
If you believe yourself to be wise, you're probably a fool.
Ego often leads to self-delusion and arrogance."

I know I'm probably the fool for it, but keeping silent on my ideas, whether they're good or bad, would be worse than having them simply dismissed. I don't know better than anyone else, but that doesn't mean my thoughts are without merit.

Live and drink, Warmaster

When you have the time, I would like to discuss with you the events of the negotiation visit to Kha'esh. While I understand you've already been briefed, there are some matters I would like to talk about.

~ Junior Scribe Greywood

[Warmaster powers codified]

:: Within the Envelope, there is a letter and a document tucked neatly together ::

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Legate Gloombeard,

Congratulations on your ascension to office, I look forward to working with you in the future. The document I sent with this letter has been in the works for some time, but was delayed due to the election. It would be wonderful if you could take some time to review it and make it official with your signature. Legate Saenus has already given approval and signed this copy as you will see.

Live and Drink,
Junior Scribe Greywood

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Warmaster powers codified

Overview of position
When a war is officially declared by the Legates of Ephia's Well, a representative of the Legates is to be chosen to lead the war in their stead. This individual is to be chosen¹ by the two legates and is limited to the following: The individual must be voiced and have been a citizen of the Well for more than (specific time period), or be among the upper ranks of those organizations belonging to the Accord. While the Warmaster serves as official representative of Ephia's Legates during war time, they do not bear the authority to make official decisions in regards to diplomacy between Ephia's Well and foreign entities. 

Council of the Warmaster
When a Warmaster is declared, a council shall be raised. This council will consist of eight seats: one for a representative from each of those organizations that belong to the Accords (including one representative from each petal of the Krak des Roses), one for a representative of the Scribes of the Sublime Garden, and two for independent advisors chosen by the Warmaster with approved from the Legates.

Orders held in disapproval by seventy-five percent of the Warmaster's council are considered null and require them to be revised. Additionally, any individual under the command of the Warmaster who refuses order, but is sponsored by a council member, will have their case reviewed by a Legate. Otherwise, the individual who has refused the order shall have their case handled by Magistrate or above.

Dismissal
The position of Warmaster is temporary, lasting only as long as a War is officially declared so by the Legates. However, a Warmaster may also be dismissed if the majority² of his Council declare them unfit for the position. The council must provide a case to the joint legateship, who will ultimately decide³ if the Warmaster is unfit for the position.

Asides:

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1. In the event the two legates cannot agree on a candidate for Warmaster, the Chief Scribe will act as a tie breaker.
2. Five out of eight in agreement for impeachment.
3. As in subsection 1, if the legates cannot agree on if the current Warmaster is fit or unfit for their position, the Chief Scribe will once again act as tiebreaker.

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Powers & Responsibilities
While the position of Warmaster is held, the following powers and responsibilities are given to the holder:

• Executive Command: The Warmaster granted the power to issue orders to all of Ephia's military personnel; these orders must be, however, approved jointly by the current legates (or an officially chosen representative) at the time of their making. Exception: Orders may be made without legate approval if the Warmaster is commanding an active battle.
• Citizen draft: The Warmaster, at joint approval of the current sitting Legates, may initiate a draft of all citizens of the Well, voiced or otherwise, to serve as temporary military personnel.
• Secure spoils of war: Ensure all spoils of war are returned to the City for dissemination as directed by the Legates.
• Plan Operations: Plan operations to be carried out by military personnel. All operations must be approved by the Legates before initiation, as well as, have an accurate formal report provided to the legates of the the operation's proceedings.
• Appointment: The Wamaster may create positions within the Well's military that serve specific tasks for the war effort (I.E. Chief Scout, Bey of Spies, Chief Engineer, etc.). The Warmaster may appoint and dismiss individuals to these positions as desired.
• Requisition requests: Draft requests to the legates for funds for use in service of war. This specific responsibility can be passed onto an appointed individual, however, all requests must bear the lettering of approval from the Warmaster.

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Honored Warmaster,

At the behest of Legate Saenus, I request the names and known deeds of those who took part in operations occurring upon the Boundary and Lovers' Gap.

Live and drink,
Junior Scribe Greywood