Envoy

Envoys are the representatives of their governments or monarchs to others abroad. Often sent into faraway parts of the world, their responsibility is to forge new alliances, and maintain existing ones. However, much of the Envoy's tasks are reactive - responding to a noble's threats, securing defensive pacts in times of conflict, or bolstering border defences. Envoys go where there is conflict.

**Skill Proficiency:** Insight.

**Additional Equipment:** A Royal Seal allowing you to pass through borders with ease, diplomatic garb.

**Diplomatic Connections:**

Upon spending an hour, and succeeding on a medium-DC Wisdom (Insight) check, you can find an ally within the aristocracy, guilds, or professional services. This contact begins as friendly to you and will answer questions you have regarding local nobility, politics, and other high society matters.

## Rank 1 - Secretary

You have been appointed secretary for a consulate, responsible for the organisation and assistance of the diplomats within. You work in a thankless and stressful position, but your proximity to influential members of society provides you with many connections. You understand the fundamentals of networking and are talented at finding allies in distant lands.

**Holdings:**

Free lodging within any consulate you represent or work for.

A secret encrypted political message you cannot decipher.

**Progression:**

Assist in completing a dangerous or urgent diplomatic mission.

## Rank 2 - Councillor

You have been entrusted to undertake your first diplomatic missions. Whether stealing a secret, proposing a treaty, or inciting rebellion, you have been sent to the far corners of the world to advance your side's interests. While not yet entrusted with high-profile diplomatic missions, you are still positioned to meet lesser rulers and influence their future actions.

**Holdings:**

A personal assistant to help with organising, who accompanies you on diplomatic journeys.

Access to equipment and information known to the consulate.

**Progression:**

Complete your own diplomatic mission successfully.

## Rank 3 - Ambassador

Your promotion places you on solid footing within the political landscape. You have met many powerful figures throughout the world and can secure a formal audience with them, at their convenience. Many wish to meet you, and are interested in becoming a part of your vast network of allies. After all, you know exactly the right person for any given job.

**Holdings:**

A team of envoys to assist you at your Consulate.

Provisions and resources sent to you by your home region to assist in diplomatic missions.

An encryption codex, used to decipher encoded messages sent to and from your home region.

**Progression:**

Negotiate an important treaty between nations, or uncover a great espionage conspiracy within your province.

## Rank 4 - Grand Chancellor

You have single-handedly led negotiations that have reshaped the geopolitical landscape. Wars have been declared and ended based on your efforts. You have travelled the world and made lasting relationships with the truly powerful. While you are not a monarch, monarchs look to you for guidance. There is no doubt that you are the true ruler of kingdoms.

**Holdings:**

Access to restricted and classified documents.

You represent your monarch or other absolute authority in external relations. You have access to any resources your monarch will provide you, and broad authority to use them.

Aristocrats

* Courtier
* Noble

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