Editing Dynasty & Decadence/Worldbuilding (section)

=Politics=

* The Salt Rate was recently lowered to 2.75%, increasing market activity and speculation and serving as a strong indicator of the economic and spiritual stability of the Isle. This has greatly agitated the Small Gods of Salt, and House Peleps Tanic has been requested by the Treasury to deal with them before they openly defy the Empress in some way they cannot take back.

* The patrician family, Dragarchi, continues it's unhindered ascension through both legitimate and illegitimate society, thanks to the support of Peleps Tanic Taen and Grolush (respectively). The second son, Dragarchi Correal, has taken a seat in the Lesser Chamber in the last election, adding his presence to lead the deliberators already on the family payroll, and this growing political power is supported by the family's extortion, gambling and fencing rackets. The family's success can be attributed to punctual and full payment of it's sizable dues – of both kinds - to House Tanic Peleps.

* The Gracious Upright Fox is a legend in the world of espionage, known to be Lookshy's greatest living spy. In his earlier days, he assassinated the previous Tri-Khan of Chiaroscuro, destroyed the infectious Raksha, Curious Blue, and infiltrated Cathak Canian's Wyld Hunt. Now, a rumour is starting that he runs Lookshy's assets on the Blessed Isle. And it seems he has a score to settle with defectors!

* The Perfect of Paragon has identified and turned another undercover agent answering to the Eye. The thaumaturge has used his plundered power to compel the spy to return to the Realm's embassy, now loyal to a new master. The Eye has been instructed by the Foreign Office to try again, but not to attempt any retaliation, as diplomatic relations with the upstart Scavenger Lord remain paramount as the tribute levels are renegotiated next year.

* Eye Turned Inwards, the Internal Affairs branch of the All-Seeing Eye currently suspects over a half-dozen graduates of the Spiral Academy recruited subsequently into the Eye have been turned by House V'Neef to become their personal assassination squad. So far, no penalties or terminations have been authorised as the Eye Turned Inwards seeks to find out how House V'Neef are predicting who they will recruit.