Monaian Royal Cartographical Commission

Membership

As it stands, the Commission is in dire need for recruits and members to push their efforts from concept into reality. That being the case, they are admitting any individuals that possess skills and capabilities potentially useful in either foreign, hostile environments or with the political savvy to perform diplomatic functions.

Due to unspecified political reasons, the Toscaire Council has forbade anyone with previous or current ties (if possible) with the Aeron Furor Warworks from gaining admittance. Many speculate this is due to rumors that the AFW is somehow trying to rebuild in a new land to continue what many fear may be immoral experiments.

Rank & Renown

The MRCC is very aware that they aren't entirely sure what to expect and therefor, what to find. Rank and renown are gathered upon a case by case basis, with findings, discoveries and political contacts being weighed as they are reported.

Rank One: Seeker

Prerequisites: Rank 1 and renown 10 or higher.

The majority of individuals in the Commission begin their careers at this rank. Seekers are the meat and potatoes of the MRCC's task forces. They are given the responsibility of stepping into the field first, scouting out the environment, engaging locals as possible and bringing back the preliminary findings to their superiors.

Additionally, the Commission has obtained special members to help train new recruits. Upon joining, the new member can choose to learn from one of these individuals. If they choose the scientist and famed adventurer Zestari Valkas they obtain the Scout Edge. If they learn from the emissaries who studied the strange languages of Almaasa Ningal, they may obtain the Linguist Edge.

These individuals teach advanced techniques that need a base-line to establish, so you must still meet the requirements for the Edges.

Rank Two: Specialist

Prerequisites: Rank 2 and renown 25 or higher.

By this point the members are filtered into their fields of specialty. Members either become apart of the Commissions diplomatic or reconnaissance wings. Their tasks tend to remain in the same general fields, however, they are often given more important or difficult tasks to accomplish.

To guarantee success, those with the relevant skills are improved upon; either gaining the Explorer Edge if they obtained the Scout Edge in the previous rank or Diplomat if they chose Linguist.

Rank Three: Officer of Foreign Development

Prerequisites: Rank 3 and renown 50 or higher.

This is the end-state of a career in the Commission. Or, its planned to be when they can provide the rewards for it. Members who achieve this rank may be given the Governor Edge, giving them command of a foreign colony of Inis Mona. Until then, the Commission rewards its most competent members an annual income of 5,000ag.

They are also given the authority and are expected to develop their own plans and prioritize tasks to better the foreign affairs of the Toscaire Council.

The Commission requires monthly updates, via magic or messenger, on the progress of each member. Typically, this can be handled by the senior most member on a particular expedition, but members are encouraged to file their own reports. Reports are then scrutinized and any progress found lacking must be explained or the member risks dismissal.

The Commission is tasked with charting new lands, discovering new resources and handling the first contact with native species who can communicate and might prove to be valuable allies to the Grim Countries. How they handle this task remains to be seen as the MRCC is, itself, arriving upon new horizons. Many expect them to fail. How can one plan for the unknown? Others bear a healthy optimism for what this organization may accomplish.

Aside from a large pool of resources and personnel, the Ard Banríon has given the Commission control of the first ships built that are capable of oceanic travel:

• The Thunder Serpent's Fury: A Monaian flagship named after Cian an Nathair himself. This vessel is outfitted with what was considered the best equipment of its day. Which was thirty years ago.
• The Golden Mane: The prowstem over the forecastle ram is carved with exacting detail to appear as Ard Bhanríon Cassair an Nathair with shield tucked close and spear raised forward.
• The Imago Gaite:  Named after the home constellation of Unknown, this is the only ship in the Monaian armada crewed with a Digir majority.

The Commission is funded by any nation or tribe who has representation in the Toscaire Council. After a series of failed starts over the past thirty years, or so, the Council has decided to reconvene on the matter of funding the Commission every three years.