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	* 40,000 commoners.		* 40,000 commoners.

	Naval officers [of the rank of teniente or higher], military officers [of the rank of ~~capitÃ¡n~~ or higher], and mages are all members of the Don class.		Naval officers [of the rank of teniente or higher], military officers [of the rank of capitán or higher], and mages are all members of the Don class.

	Senior officials, such as the alcade (or mayor) of a town, will be retired officers — however brief the military or naval career may have been.		Senior officials, such as the alcade (or mayor) of a town, will be retired officers — however brief the military or naval career may have been.

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	The Destinian colours are red & gold: and their ships have always flown long red-and-gold pennants.		The Destinian colours are red & gold: and their ships have always flown long red-and-gold pennants.

	*The shield of the old Marquisate was variously Gules ~~bezantÃ©~~ or else Paly, Gules et Or;		*The shield of the old Marquisate was variously Gules bezanté or else Paly, Gules et Or;
	*The Kingdom was Per pale, Gules et Or		*The Kingdom was Per pale, Gules et Or
	**(which as a side note was never registered by the [[College of Heralds]]);		**(which as a side note was never registered by the [[College of Heralds]]);
	*The Serene republic is Quarterly, Or et Gules.		*The Serene republic is Quarterly, Or et Gules.

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	Rumour has it that Carlos was preparing to lead a [[Michaelines\|Michaeline]] invasion of the Unholy Lands in 800 WK (considered by most scholars to be the 2000th Anniversary of the Fall of [[Panjari]]).		Rumour has it that Carlos was preparing to lead a [[Michaelines\|Michaeline]] invasion of the Unholy Lands in 800 WK (considered by most scholars to be the 2000th Anniversary of the Fall of [[Panjari]]).

	King Carlos was murdered Spring 799 on Alba Longa, coincidentally when several Guild parties were in the region {see Spr799 scribe notes [http://dq.sf.org.nz/library/snsp9901.pdf Travels with Father Bob]}. Many Destinians believe Guild-member [[Aryan]], Count of [[Ebola]], was responsible - since his wife's cousin, Baron Scarpia, (coincidentally head of Carlos's Secret Police in the South) was killed shortly beforehand ~~â€”~~ despite, or because of, the witnesses placing Aryan in at least one other place at the time. However the Summer 800 issue of the Seagate Times tells the truish story.		King Carlos was murdered Spring 799 on Alba Longa, coincidentally when several Guild parties were in the region {see Spr799 scribe notes [http://dq.sf.org.nz/library/snsp9901.pdf Travels with Father Bob]}. Many Destinians believe Guild-member [[Aryan]], Count of [[Ebola]], was responsible - since his wife's cousin, Baron Scarpia, (coincidentally head of Carlos's Secret Police in the South) was killed shortly beforehand — despite, or because of, the witnesses placing Aryan in at least one other place at the time. However the Summer 800 issue of the Seagate Times tells the truish story.

	After a few days' civil war, almost all of Carlos's remaining Barons burned the Armoury (Destiny's ship-building district) and fled to the Far South or the Far East, taking what little remained of the treasury with them. It is estimated that Carlos, over & beyond his profligate public spending, secretly squandered the equivalent of some 40 million Seagate Shillings from Destiny's Treasury on his secret projects and bribes to foreigners, depleting the accumulated wealth of centuries in only 8 years.		After a few days' civil war, almost all of Carlos's remaining Barons burned the Armoury (Destiny's ship-building district) and fled to the Far South or the Far East, taking what little remained of the treasury with them. It is estimated that Carlos, over & beyond his profligate public spending, secretly squandered the equivalent of some 40 million Seagate Shillings from Destiny's Treasury on his secret projects and bribes to foreigners, depleting the accumulated wealth of centuries in only 8 years.
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	Naval officers [of the rank of teniente or higher], military officers [of the rank of capitÃ¡n or higher], and mages are all members of the Don class.		Naval officers [of the rank of teniente or higher], military officers [of the rank of capitÃ¡n or higher], and mages are all members of the Don class.

	Senior officials, such as the alcade (or mayor) of a town, will be retired officers ~~â€”~~ however brief the military or naval career may have been.		Senior officials, such as the alcade (or mayor) of a town, will be retired officers — however brief the military or naval career may have been.

	Standard dress for a Don is Black & elaborate, with plenty of lace, and a bright sash (to show he is republican, rather than royalist); broad-rimmed, excessively ornate, black hat; frequently wearing small moustaches &/or a small pointed beard. Pearls & diamonds are always in fashion; rubies are also popular, but more rare.		Standard dress for a Don is Black & elaborate, with plenty of lace, and a bright sash (to show he is republican, rather than royalist); broad-rimmed, excessively ornate, black hat; frequently wearing small moustaches &/or a small pointed beard. Pearls & diamonds are always in fashion; rubies are also popular, but more rare.

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	Any navel vessel will not engage by will follow and call for reinforcements in an attempt to board and capture this vessel once they have odds of 8:1 in their favour. At the same time they have offered 65,000 sp cash for the 'The Bull & Harp' and 45,000 sp cash for 'The Dons Carlos' Tail' vessel.<br>		Any navel vessel will not engage by will follow and call for reinforcements in an attempt to board and capture this vessel once they have odds of 8:1 in their favour. At the same time they have offered 65,000 sp cash for the 'The Bull & Harp' and 45,000 sp cash for 'The Dons Carlos' Tail' vessel.<br>

	[[Father Broc]] purchased the vessel for an unprecedented 200,000 sp cash, thereby directly offending the Republic of Destiny, who have issued an open invitation to ~~â€˜visit~~' as soon as possible for a period no less than three years.<br>		[[Father Broc]] purchased the vessel for an unprecedented 200,000 sp cash, thereby directly offending the Republic of Destiny, who have issued an open invitation to 'visit' as soon as possible for a period no less than three years.<br>

	[[Braegon]] purchased the vessel for an huge 90,000 sp cash, thereby directly offending the Republic of Destiny, who have issued an open invitation to ~~â€˜visit~~' as soon as possible for a period no less than three years.<br>		[[Braegon]] purchased the vessel for an huge 90,000 sp cash, thereby directly offending the Republic of Destiny, who have issued an open invitation to 'visit' as soon as possible for a period no less than three years.<br>
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	Carlos, for his brief reign, was extremely popular domestically as he brought wealth, morality, and a sense of "Destiny" to the masses; Carlos also built lavishly and commissioned several new warships. Of the Dons (the Officer class), Carlos discouraged those who opposed him, and granted advancement and lands to those who performed well -- forging a modern, feudalistic nation out of the former, aristocratic oligarchy.		Carlos, for his brief reign, was extremely popular domestically as he brought wealth, morality, and a sense of "Destiny" to the masses; Carlos also built lavishly and commissioned several new warships. Of the Dons (the Officer class), Carlos discouraged those who opposed him, and granted advancement and lands to those who performed well -- forging a modern, feudalistic nation out of the former, aristocratic oligarchy.

	By skilful treaties and outrageous bribes, he pacified foreign interests, and began the Conquest of [[Terranova]], under licence to the Elvish Crown. Unfortunately this license was revoked after the impolitic but necessary "~~Dagoâ€“Squid~~" alliance of San Juan (797) with the Calamar; and so began the Fall of Carlos.		By skilful treaties and outrageous bribes, he pacified foreign interests, and began the Conquest of [[Terranova]], under licence to the Elvish Crown. Unfortunately this license was revoked after the impolitic but necessary "Dago-Squid" alliance of San Juan (797) with the Calamar; and so began the Fall of Carlos.

	Rumour has it that Carlos was preparing to lead a [[Michaelines\|Michaeline]] invasion of the Unholy Lands in 800 WK (considered by most scholars to be the 2000th Anniversary of the Fall of [[Panjari]]).		Rumour has it that Carlos was preparing to lead a [[Michaelines\|Michaeline]] invasion of the Unholy Lands in 800 WK (considered by most scholars to be the 2000th Anniversary of the Fall of [[Panjari]]).

	King Carlos was murdered Spring 799 on Alba Longa, coincidentally when several Guild parties were in the region {see Spr799 scribe notes [http://dq.sf.org.nz/library/snsp9901.pdf Travels with Father Bob]}. Many Destinians believe Guild-member [[Aryan]], Count of [[Ebola]], was responsible ~~â€“~~ since his wife's cousin, Baron Scarpia, (coincidentally head of Carlos's Secret Police in the South) was killed shortly beforehand â€” despite, or because of, the witnesses placing Aryan in at least one other place at the time. However the Summer 800 issue of the Seagate Times tells the truish story.		King Carlos was murdered Spring 799 on Alba Longa, coincidentally when several Guild parties were in the region {see Spr799 scribe notes [http://dq.sf.org.nz/library/snsp9901.pdf Travels with Father Bob]}. Many Destinians believe Guild-member [[Aryan]], Count of [[Ebola]], was responsible - since his wife's cousin, Baron Scarpia, (coincidentally head of Carlos's Secret Police in the South) was killed shortly beforehand â€” despite, or because of, the witnesses placing Aryan in at least one other place at the time. However the Summer 800 issue of the Seagate Times tells the truish story.

	After a few days' civil war, almost all of Carlos's remaining Barons burned the Armoury (Destiny's ship-building district) and fled to the Far South or the Far East, taking what little remained of the treasury with them. It is estimated that Carlos, over & beyond his profligate public spending, secretly squandered the equivalent of some 40 million Seagate Shillings from Destiny's Treasury on his secret projects and bribes to foreigners, depleting the accumulated wealth of centuries in only 8 years.		After a few days' civil war, almost all of Carlos's remaining Barons burned the Armoury (Destiny's ship-building district) and fled to the Far South or the Far East, taking what little remained of the treasury with them. It is estimated that Carlos, over & beyond his profligate public spending, secretly squandered the equivalent of some 40 million Seagate Shillings from Destiny's Treasury on his secret projects and bribes to foreigners, depleting the accumulated wealth of centuries in only 8 years.

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	Carlos quickly conquered Alma Viva, the collective term for the islands & fjord-like headlands N.&E. of Calatrava. The Almans were a mixed, thrall-owning, fur-clad heavy-drinking barbarian people split into clans, ruled by chieftains and jarls. Indeed the Almansâ€™ raiding longboats were a major reason why, in the north, in pre-Destinian times, there were few large towns near the sea. The conquest was quite quick, since the Almans had no friends in the baronies -- and any would-be allies were busy in their own wars (the recent unpleasantness preceding the glorious re-establishment of the [[Western Kingdom]]).		Carlos quickly conquered Alma Viva, the collective term for the islands & fjord-like headlands N.&E. of Calatrava. The Almans were a mixed, thrall-owning, fur-clad heavy-drinking barbarian people split into clans, ruled by chieftains and jarls. Indeed the Almansâ€™ raiding longboats were a major reason why, in the north, in pre-Destinian times, there were few large towns near the sea. The conquest was quite quick, since the Almans had no friends in the baronies -- and any would-be allies were busy in their own wars (the recent unpleasantness preceding the glorious re-establishment of the [[Western Kingdom]]).

	Carlos, for his brief reign, was extremely popular domestically as he brought wealth, morality, and a sense of "~~Destinyâ€~~ to the masses; Carlos also built lavishly and commissioned several new warships. Of the Dons (the Officer class), Carlos discouraged those who opposed him, and granted advancement and lands to those who performed well -- forging a modern, feudalistic nation out of the former, aristocratic oligarchy.		Carlos, for his brief reign, was extremely popular domestically as he brought wealth, morality, and a sense of "Destiny" to the masses; Carlos also built lavishly and commissioned several new warships. Of the Dons (the Officer class), Carlos discouraged those who opposed him, and granted advancement and lands to those who performed well -- forging a modern, feudalistic nation out of the former, aristocratic oligarchy.

	By skilful treaties and outrageous bribes, he pacified foreign interests, and began the Conquest of [[Terranova]], under licence to the Elvish Crown. Unfortunately this license was revoked after the impolitic but necessary "~~Dagoâ€“Squidâ€~~ alliance of San Juan (797) with the Calamar; and so began the Fall of Carlos.		By skilful treaties and outrageous bribes, he pacified foreign interests, and began the Conquest of [[Terranova]], under licence to the Elvish Crown. Unfortunately this license was revoked after the impolitic but necessary "Dagoâ€“Squid" alliance of San Juan (797) with the Calamar; and so began the Fall of Carlos.

	Rumour has it that Carlos was preparing to lead a [[Michaelines\|Michaeline]] invasion of the Unholy Lands in 800 WK (considered by most scholars to be the 2000th Anniversary of the Fall of [[Panjari]]).		Rumour has it that Carlos was preparing to lead a [[Michaelines\|Michaeline]] invasion of the Unholy Lands in 800 WK (considered by most scholars to be the 2000th Anniversary of the Fall of [[Panjari]]).
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	After a few daysâ€™ civil war, almost all of Carlosâ€™s remaining Barons burned the Armoury (Destinyâ€™s ship-building district) and fled to the Far South or the Far East, taking what little remained of the treasury with them. It is estimated that Carlos, over & beyond his profligate public spending, secretly squandered the equivalent of some 40 million Seagate Shillings from Destinyâ€™s Treasury on his secret projects and bribes to foreigners, depleting the accumulated wealth of centuries in only 8 years.		After a few daysâ€™ civil war, almost all of Carlosâ€™s remaining Barons burned the Armoury (Destinyâ€™s ship-building district) and fled to the Far South or the Far East, taking what little remained of the treasury with them. It is estimated that Carlos, over & beyond his profligate public spending, secretly squandered the equivalent of some 40 million Seagate Shillings from Destinyâ€™s Treasury on his secret projects and bribes to foreigners, depleting the accumulated wealth of centuries in only 8 years.

	Despite several Royalists attempts at revenge or to bring back Carlist heirs {see [http://dq.sf.org.nz/library/snau0001.pdf Seven for Thebes], Aut800, & [http://dq.sf.org.nz/library/snau0201.pdf Olympic Security/Destinian Gold], Aut802}, the republican (or "~~flamingoâ€~~) faction has maintained the '''Serene Republic of Destiny''', ruled by the Council of Ten, actually 20 in number; the nominal Head-of-State being the president of this Council.		Despite several Royalists attempts at revenge or to bring back Carlist heirs {see [http://dq.sf.org.nz/library/snau0001.pdf Seven for Thebes], Aut800, & [http://dq.sf.org.nz/library/snau0201.pdf Olympic Security/Destinian Gold], Aut802}, the republican (or "flamingo") faction has maintained the '''Serene Republic of Destiny''', ruled by the Council of Ten, actually 20 in number; the nominal Head-of-State being the president of this Council.

	==Population==		==Population==
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	* Don Rodrigo di Posa;		* Don Rodrigo di Posa;
	* Donna Astoria (a.k.a. Fr Roberto Javier, "Father ~~Bobâ€~~), normally resident in MMHS;		* Donna Astoria (a.k.a. Fr Roberto Javier, "Father Bob"), normally resident in MMHS;
	* the former guildmember Don Jon [[Fenris]];		* the former guildmember Don Jon [[Fenris]];
	* Fenrisâ€™s wife, Donna Leonora di Calatrava (who would have been Marquessa)		* Fenrisâ€™s wife, Donna Leonora di Calatrava (who would have been Marquessa)

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	Carlos quickly conquered Alma Viva, the collective term for the islands & fjord-like headlands N.&E. of Calatrava. The Almans were a mixed, thrall-owning, fur-clad heavy-drinking barbarian people split into clans, ruled by chieftains and jarls. Indeed the Almansâ€™ raiding longboats were a major reason why, in the north, in pre-Destinian times, there were few large towns near the sea. The conquest was quite quick, since the Almans had no friends in the baronies -- and any would-be allies were busy in their own wars (the recent unpleasantness preceding the glorious re-establishment of the [[Western Kingdom]]).		Carlos quickly conquered Alma Viva, the collective term for the islands & fjord-like headlands N.&E. of Calatrava. The Almans were a mixed, thrall-owning, fur-clad heavy-drinking barbarian people split into clans, ruled by chieftains and jarls. Indeed the Almansâ€™ raiding longboats were a major reason why, in the north, in pre-Destinian times, there were few large towns near the sea. The conquest was quite quick, since the Almans had no friends in the baronies -- and any would-be allies were busy in their own wars (the recent unpleasantness preceding the glorious re-establishment of the [[Western Kingdom]]).

	Carlos, for his brief reign, was extremely popular domestically as he brought wealth, morality, and a sense of ~~â€œDestinyâ€~~ to the masses; Carlos also built lavishly and commissioned several new warships. Of the Dons (the Officer class), Carlos discouraged those who opposed him, and granted advancement and lands to those who performed well -- forging a modern, feudalistic nation out of the former, aristocratic oligarchy.		Carlos, for his brief reign, was extremely popular domestically as he brought wealth, morality, and a sense of "Destinyâ€ to the masses; Carlos also built lavishly and commissioned several new warships. Of the Dons (the Officer class), Carlos discouraged those who opposed him, and granted advancement and lands to those who performed well -- forging a modern, feudalistic nation out of the former, aristocratic oligarchy.

	By skilful treaties and outrageous bribes, he pacified foreign interests, and began the Conquest of [[Terranova]], under licence to the Elvish Crown. Unfortunately this license was revoked after the impolitic but necessary ~~â€œDagoâ€“Squidâ€~~ alliance of San Juan (797) with the Calamar; and so began the Fall of Carlos.		By skilful treaties and outrageous bribes, he pacified foreign interests, and began the Conquest of [[Terranova]], under licence to the Elvish Crown. Unfortunately this license was revoked after the impolitic but necessary "Dagoâ€“Squidâ€ alliance of San Juan (797) with the Calamar; and so began the Fall of Carlos.

	Rumour has it that Carlos was preparing to lead a [[Michaelines\|Michaeline]] invasion of the Unholy Lands in 800 WK (considered by most scholars to be the 2000th Anniversary of the Fall of [[Panjari]]).		Rumour has it that Carlos was preparing to lead a [[Michaelines\|Michaeline]] invasion of the Unholy Lands in 800 WK (considered by most scholars to be the 2000th Anniversary of the Fall of [[Panjari]]).
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	After a few daysâ€™ civil war, almost all of Carlosâ€™s remaining Barons burned the Armoury (Destinyâ€™s ship-building district) and fled to the Far South or the Far East, taking what little remained of the treasury with them. It is estimated that Carlos, over & beyond his profligate public spending, secretly squandered the equivalent of some 40 million Seagate Shillings from Destinyâ€™s Treasury on his secret projects and bribes to foreigners, depleting the accumulated wealth of centuries in only 8 years.		After a few daysâ€™ civil war, almost all of Carlosâ€™s remaining Barons burned the Armoury (Destinyâ€™s ship-building district) and fled to the Far South or the Far East, taking what little remained of the treasury with them. It is estimated that Carlos, over & beyond his profligate public spending, secretly squandered the equivalent of some 40 million Seagate Shillings from Destinyâ€™s Treasury on his secret projects and bribes to foreigners, depleting the accumulated wealth of centuries in only 8 years.

	Despite several Royalists attempts at revenge or to bring back Carlist heirs {see [http://dq.sf.org.nz/library/snau0001.pdf Seven for Thebes], Aut800, & [http://dq.sf.org.nz/library/snau0201.pdf Olympic Security/Destinian Gold], Aut802}, the republican (or ~~â€œflamingoâ€~~) faction has maintained the '''Serene Republic of Destiny''', ruled by the Council of Ten, actually 20 in number; the nominal Head-of-State being the president of this Council.		Despite several Royalists attempts at revenge or to bring back Carlist heirs {see [http://dq.sf.org.nz/library/snau0001.pdf Seven for Thebes], Aut800, & [http://dq.sf.org.nz/library/snau0201.pdf Olympic Security/Destinian Gold], Aut802}, the republican (or "flamingoâ€) faction has maintained the '''Serene Republic of Destiny''', ruled by the Council of Ten, actually 20 in number; the nominal Head-of-State being the president of this Council.

	==Population==		==Population==
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	* Don Rodrigo di Posa;		* Don Rodrigo di Posa;
	* Donna Astoria (a.k.a. Fr Roberto Javier, ~~â€œFather~~ Bobâ€), normally resident in MMHS;		* Donna Astoria (a.k.a. Fr Roberto Javier, "Father Bobâ€), normally resident in MMHS;
	* the former guildmember Don Jon [[Fenris]];		* the former guildmember Don Jon [[Fenris]];
	* Fenrisâ€™s wife, Donna Leonora di Calatrava (who would have been Marquessa)		* Fenrisâ€™s wife, Donna Leonora di Calatrava (who would have been Marquessa)

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	==Magic==		==Magic==
	The teaching of magic, alchemy, & healing is strictly controlled by the Holy Office of the Cardinal (or the Bishop in the overseas possessions), which licenses all magic-users, including any visitors who wish to practise magic.		The teaching of magic, alchemy, & healing is strictly controlled by the [[Holy Office of the Cardinal]] (or the Bishop in the overseas possessions), which licenses all magic-users, including any visitors who wish to practise magic.

	Watermages, Airmages, Celestials, & Namers represent 95% of all mages -- and the other 5% are assumed to be E&Es, even when they arenâ€™t.		Watermages, Airmages, Celestials, & Namers represent 95% of all mages -- and the other 5% are assumed to be E&Es, even when they arenâ€™t.

	About 70% of Dons are magic-users; non-mages are usually in the military or officials, often inheriting the status rather than earning it.		About 70% of Dons are magic-users; non-mages are usually in the military or officials, often inheriting the status rather than earning it.

	==Trade==		==Trade==
	The trade fleets provide Destiny with most of its food; and they also, for a price, ship cargo amongst the various maritime countries of Alusia (and passengers to a lesser extent). Almost any legitimate item may be purchased at Destiny.		The trade fleets provide Destiny with most of its food; and they also, for a price, ship cargo amongst the various maritime countries of Alusia (and passengers to a lesser extent). Almost any legitimate item may be purchased at Destiny.

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	'''External vassals'''<br>		'''External vassals'''<br>
	~~[[Shorkyne_Region_Overview#Chelemby\|~~ Gem of the ~~North~~, ~~The~~ trade city of Chelemby]],		Gem of the northern sea, the great trade city of [[Shorkyne_Region_Overview#Chelemby\| Chelemby]],
	Realm of the Merfolk - An area Sea Kingdom located southwest of [[Palestrina]].<br>		Realm of the Merfolk - An area Sea Kingdom located southwest of [[Palestrina]].<br>

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	====Spring 812 WK====		====Spring 812 WK====
	Credible rumours of a letter of Marque for the private return of the ships 'The Bull & Harp' & 'The Dons ~~Carlosâ€™~~ Tail'. [[Calder#Navy\|The Black fleet]] of [[Calder]] are rumoured to have accepted the letter.<br>		Credible rumours of a letter of Marque for the private return of the ships 'The Bull & Harp' & 'The Dons Carlos' Tail'. [[Calder#Navy\|The Black fleet]] of [[Calder]] are rumoured to have accepted the letter.<br>

	====Spring 811 WK====		====Spring 811 WK====
	Two ships '[https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B12BfjlQDqeMOTY4OGQwNmEtM2YwZS00NzQ5LThiM2ItZWNmZDI3NTUyMTk0/edit?usp=sharing&authkey=CI3Uj68N The Bull & Harp' & 'The Dons ~~Carlosâ€™~~ Tail'] are wanted by the Republic of Destiny.<br>		Two ships '[https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B12BfjlQDqeMOTY4OGQwNmEtM2YwZS00NzQ5LThiM2ItZWNmZDI3NTUyMTk0/edit?usp=sharing&authkey=CI3Uj68N The Bull & Harp' & 'The Dons Carlos' Tail'] are wanted by the Republic of Destiny.<br>
	Any navel vessel will not engage by will follow and call for reinforcements in an attempt to board and capture this vessel once they have odds of 8:1 in their favour. At the same time they have offered 65,000 sp cash for the 'The Bull & Harp' and 45,000 sp cash for 'The Dons ~~Carlosâ€™~~ Tail' vessel.<br>		Any navel vessel will not engage by will follow and call for reinforcements in an attempt to board and capture this vessel once they have odds of 8:1 in their favour. At the same time they have offered 65,000 sp cash for the 'The Bull & Harp' and 45,000 sp cash for 'The Dons Carlos' Tail' vessel.<br>

	[[Father Broc]] purchased the vessel for an unprecedented 200,000 sp cash, thereby directly offending the Republic of Destiny, who have issued an open invitation to ~~â€˜visitâ€™~~ as soon as possible for a period no less than three years.<br>		[[Father Broc]] purchased the vessel for an unprecedented 200,000 sp cash, thereby directly offending the Republic of Destiny, who have issued an open invitation to â€˜visit' as soon as possible for a period no less than three years.<br>

	[[Braegon]] purchased the vessel for an huge 90,000 sp cash, thereby directly offending the Republic of Destiny, who have issued an open invitation to ~~â€˜visitâ€™~~ as soon as possible for a period no less than three years.<br>		[[Braegon]] purchased the vessel for an huge 90,000 sp cash, thereby directly offending the Republic of Destiny, who have issued an open invitation to â€˜visit' as soon as possible for a period no less than three years.<br>
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	The title of Marquis, like all property in the realm, passed from father- to son-in-law, until [[Don Carlos\|Don Carlos di Calatrava]] usurped power from his father, with the ''accidental aid'' of a Guild party, Winter 792 {See [http://dq.sf.org.nz/library/snwi9202.pdf Disappointment at Destiny]}, appointing himself first Duke of Destiny & then King Carlos the first.		The title of Marquis, like all property in the realm, passed from father- to son-in-law, until [[Don Carlos\|Don Carlos di Calatrava]] usurped power from his father, with the ''accidental aid'' of a Guild party, Winter 792 {See [http://dq.sf.org.nz/library/snwi9202.pdf Disappointment at Destiny]}, appointing himself first Duke of Destiny & then King Carlos the first.

	Carlos quickly conquered Alma Viva, the collective term for the islands & fjord-like headlands N.&E. of Calatrava. The Almans were a mixed, thrall-owning, fur-clad heavy-drinking barbarian people split into clans, ruled by chieftains and jarls. Indeed the ~~Almansâ€™~~ raiding longboats were a major reason why, in the north, in pre-Destinian times, there were few large towns near the sea. The conquest was quite quick, since the Almans had no friends in the baronies -- and any would-be allies were busy in their own wars (the recent unpleasantness preceding the glorious re-establishment of the [[Western Kingdom]]).		Carlos quickly conquered Alma Viva, the collective term for the islands & fjord-like headlands N.&E. of Calatrava. The Almans were a mixed, thrall-owning, fur-clad heavy-drinking barbarian people split into clans, ruled by chieftains and jarls. Indeed the Almans' raiding longboats were a major reason why, in the north, in pre-Destinian times, there were few large towns near the sea. The conquest was quite quick, since the Almans had no friends in the baronies -- and any would-be allies were busy in their own wars (the recent unpleasantness preceding the glorious re-establishment of the [[Western Kingdom]]).

	Carlos, for his brief reign, was extremely popular domestically as he brought wealth, morality, and a sense of "Destiny" to the masses; Carlos also built lavishly and commissioned several new warships. Of the Dons (the Officer class), Carlos discouraged those who opposed him, and granted advancement and lands to those who performed well -- forging a modern, feudalistic nation out of the former, aristocratic oligarchy.		Carlos, for his brief reign, was extremely popular domestically as he brought wealth, morality, and a sense of "Destiny" to the masses; Carlos also built lavishly and commissioned several new warships. Of the Dons (the Officer class), Carlos discouraged those who opposed him, and granted advancement and lands to those who performed well -- forging a modern, feudalistic nation out of the former, aristocratic oligarchy.
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	Rumour has it that Carlos was preparing to lead a [[Michaelines\|Michaeline]] invasion of the Unholy Lands in 800 WK (considered by most scholars to be the 2000th Anniversary of the Fall of [[Panjari]]).		Rumour has it that Carlos was preparing to lead a [[Michaelines\|Michaeline]] invasion of the Unholy Lands in 800 WK (considered by most scholars to be the 2000th Anniversary of the Fall of [[Panjari]]).

	King Carlos was murdered Spring 799 on Alba Longa, coincidentally when several Guild parties were in the region {see Spr799 scribe notes [http://dq.sf.org.nz/library/snsp9901.pdf Travels with Father Bob]}. Many Destinians believe Guild-member [[Aryan]], Count of [[Ebola]], was responsible â€“ since his ~~wifeâ€™s~~ cousin, Baron Scarpia, (coincidentally head of ~~Carlosâ€™s~~ Secret Police in the South) was killed shortly beforehand â€” despite, or because of, the witnesses placing Aryan in at least one other place at the time. However the Summer 800 issue of the Seagate Times tells the truish story.		King Carlos was murdered Spring 799 on Alba Longa, coincidentally when several Guild parties were in the region {see Spr799 scribe notes [http://dq.sf.org.nz/library/snsp9901.pdf Travels with Father Bob]}. Many Destinians believe Guild-member [[Aryan]], Count of [[Ebola]], was responsible â€“ since his wife's cousin, Baron Scarpia, (coincidentally head of Carlos's Secret Police in the South) was killed shortly beforehand â€” despite, or because of, the witnesses placing Aryan in at least one other place at the time. However the Summer 800 issue of the Seagate Times tells the truish story.

	After a few ~~daysâ€™~~ civil war, almost all of ~~Carlosâ€™s~~ remaining Barons burned the Armoury (~~Destinyâ€™s~~ ship-building district) and fled to the Far South or the Far East, taking what little remained of the treasury with them. It is estimated that Carlos, over & beyond his profligate public spending, secretly squandered the equivalent of some 40 million Seagate Shillings from ~~Destinyâ€™s~~ Treasury on his secret projects and bribes to foreigners, depleting the accumulated wealth of centuries in only 8 years.		After a few days' civil war, almost all of Carlos's remaining Barons burned the Armoury (Destiny's ship-building district) and fled to the Far South or the Far East, taking what little remained of the treasury with them. It is estimated that Carlos, over & beyond his profligate public spending, secretly squandered the equivalent of some 40 million Seagate Shillings from Destiny's Treasury on his secret projects and bribes to foreigners, depleting the accumulated wealth of centuries in only 8 years.

	Despite several Royalists attempts at revenge or to bring back Carlist heirs {see [http://dq.sf.org.nz/library/snau0001.pdf Seven for Thebes], Aut800, & [http://dq.sf.org.nz/library/snau0201.pdf Olympic Security/Destinian Gold], Aut802}, the republican (or "flamingo") faction has maintained the '''Serene Republic of Destiny''', ruled by the Council of Ten, actually 20 in number; the nominal Head-of-State being the president of this Council.		Despite several Royalists attempts at revenge or to bring back Carlist heirs {see [http://dq.sf.org.nz/library/snau0001.pdf Seven for Thebes], Aut800, & [http://dq.sf.org.nz/library/snau0201.pdf Olympic Security/Destinian Gold], Aut802}, the republican (or "flamingo") faction has maintained the '''Serene Republic of Destiny''', ruled by the Council of Ten, actually 20 in number; the nominal Head-of-State being the president of this Council.
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	The teaching of magic, alchemy, & healing is strictly controlled by the [[Holy Office of the Cardinal]] (or the Bishop in the overseas possessions), which licenses all magic-users, including any visitors who wish to practise magic.		The teaching of magic, alchemy, & healing is strictly controlled by the [[Holy Office of the Cardinal]] (or the Bishop in the overseas possessions), which licenses all magic-users, including any visitors who wish to practise magic.

	Watermages, Airmages, Celestials, & Namers represent 95% of all mages -- and the other 5% are assumed to be E&Es, even when they ~~arenâ€™t~~.		Watermages, Airmages, Celestials, & Namers represent 95% of all mages -- and the other 5% are assumed to be E&Es, even when they aren't.

	About 70% of Dons are magic-users; non-mages are usually in the military or officials, often inheriting the status rather than earning it.		About 70% of Dons are magic-users; non-mages are usually in the military or officials, often inheriting the status rather than earning it.
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	* Donna Astoria (a.k.a. Fr Roberto Javier, "Father Bob"), normally resident in MMHS;		* Donna Astoria (a.k.a. Fr Roberto Javier, "Father Bob"), normally resident in MMHS;
	* the former guildmember Don Jon [[Fenris]];		* the former guildmember Don Jon [[Fenris]];
	* ~~Fenrisâ€™s~~ wife, Donna Leonora di Calatrava (who would have been Marquessa)		* Fenris's wife, Donna Leonora di Calatrava (who would have been Marquessa)

	=== Don El Cazador ===		=== Don El Cazador ===