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Duke Sasha Mikoyan unfortunately has no surpluses to trade at present, but warmly thanks his neighbour for the offer.

The Archduchess Krylova Vladislav sends her warmest felicitations, and hopes with confidence that this marriage alliance may be productive of peace and prosperity throughout the Known Worlds.

My dear Archduchess Naganaka Ichika, and fellow Dukes and Duchesses of Clarke, we are most distressed by the depredations of the pirates, which have grown to levels not seen before. However, we are much occupied with the dangerous state of affairs on Assimov, and our attention and resources are...

From the office of Her Royal Majesty Krylova Vladislav, Archduchess of House Decados Fellow nobles, Dukes and Duchesses of Clarke, We have looked, with mounting dismay, at the propagation of heresy in the Uyish archipelago. This is a matter that causes us the greatest distress and concern, and...

From the office of His Serene Highness Sergey Vladislav, Crown Prince of the Decados, Duke of Clarke Most esteemed Lord Archbishop Leonid Mirmah, We send you our most respectful greetings. You will have recently received a letter from our noble friend Duchess Eirrun Garatheade, expressing our...

The Archduchess Krylova At the same hour, the tinkling Sanctus bells were also singing their timeless melody in the palace chapel of the Decados. As he passed the chapel, Sergey just caught their sound; but he walked rapidly away, into the heart of the great palace. Within its labyrinthine...

Lady Anastasia's Message Scene: A private sitting-room in a palace in the Awroth archipelago, belonging to House Decados, and used as a base of operations by Sergey Vladislav, Duke of Clarke and heir to the Decados throne. Early in the year. 'A stormy night, is it not, Lady Nastya?' And it...

House Decados declares that it has reached an agreement with House Li Halan, to the following effect. House Li Halan may build or invest in rice farms or other agricultural enterprises within the lands within the Awroth archipelago that are under the jurisdiction of House Decados, provided...

House Decados declares that it has agreed with House Li Halan that House Li Halan may escort its merchant marine through the Awroth archipelago, but that House Li Halan will not undertake raids on our coastlines or major operations in our waters. If any evidence comes before us of piratical...

Diagram of the Known Worlds With Immac's approval, I have made a brief reference diagram of the Known Worlds, to make it easy for everyone to see the known locations and possessions of the various houses, as described in the rules. Please note that this diagram aspires to no cartographic merit...

Ah. Well, in that case, I suppose my first choice is House Hawkwood: I've always enjoyed playing an open-handed and diplomatic game, and would take pleasure in having an excuse to be slightly arrogant and patrician. My second choice would be House al-Malik: I see lots of opportunities for...

I'd potentially be interested in joining, having enjoyed your last one - and would be happy to take any faction you like. But I see you have nine players now, so I suppose I will lurk.

Ooh an actual NES! I have not seen one of those in a long time. I haven't quite got time to read it right at the moment, but I hope no-one will object if I just make an encouraging 'lurking' post. :)

Essentially, what happens is everyone writes orders and send them to ork75, who is the "mod" of this NES. We're at the stage where we've just done that, so now we wait while he writes the update. Then, if you like, you can read the update, and then make up a culture for yourself and claim a spot...

Excellent update! I like how you have historicised the constitutional framework I provided. I'll try and write something suitable soon.