A Promising Recuperation

Seventy Fourth Hiqba Following the Revelations of Occulem, First Mahj

As reported by several merchants throughout the seas

Matters of commerce and harvest within the marsh have progressively begun to mend following the many tragedies visited onto the Ibeshi peoples, the past year seeing the conclusion of mourning for both the late Sultan and a vague return to normality in light of the aching absence of the Hyadina. Though the latter remains an issue of consistent strife, particularly regarding the risen voices of lesser malcontents and the inability to affirm the recent ascension to the seat of reeds, Sultan Nasir II has been swift in consolidating the stability of his rule.

In graceful spite of these setbacks, efforts have been made to recover from the War of Avengement with the populace of the many northern bogs afforded much desired opportunity to guarantee the resilience of their crops. Bilum production has returned to pre-war margins, alongside the seasonal success of abundant mushroom growth to accompany the common palate of Alsibh, the local delicacy including local vegetables and fish eaten my nearly all that live within the sanctity of the Sultanate. Furthermore have the discussed developments concerning the free city of Shimeji permitted an invigorating boon to trade upon the tides.

Under the sanctioned blessing of the new Sultan, his loyal vassal Emir Imadh has taken his place among the city's governing council while new sea routes have been added to the old in order to engage in measured exchanges between a number of other nations. Numerous vessels of the Sapphire Fleet, also commanded by the Emir have been employed in escorting merchants to and from the south in the nascent affirmation of one arrangement in particular now made with the Republic of Fanhorim-Dûr. Sultanate ships being hired to ferry a wide selection of goods across the wide spanning oceans to compensate for recently ended plagues, with many of these wares to be seen in time upon Shimeji Isle itself. Labour provided by the esteemed Alsharqarya Artisans has also been deliberated for numerous projects in the rich and distant land over the coming months.

Additional discussions between the Emir and republic ambassadors have suggested the potential for commissioning vessels made uniquely for the nation in question, favouring the reputation of Ibeshi ship making and the renowned efficiency of the Sultanate's drydocks. Bound to the mutually beneficial rise of the free city, these arrangements are destined to see the northern nation at last acclimate to these turbulent times.

Occulem Dreams Peacefully