Those are buffer zones. The lighter areas are known as areas of interest. The mid-toned area is frontiers, colonies, etc. They are not recognized as borders, and can shift hands with more influence. The area in between was created by trade. These people are really blended economically, though feel little to no political pressure or sense of loyalty to either side.
The Ivek agrees, and invites the Khan's men to be treated in one of Erinaum's most beautiful estates in the increasingly profitable Nïmûn district.
Erinaum states its intentions to eventually extend its claims into the remainder of Manchuria and Korea, but due to a recent history of harsh winters, and the army needed in the south, paired with strong micro-kingdoms in the area, Erinaum has not been able to move forward. As of next year, Erinaum plans to invade.
A large fire in a bustling plum-growing region in the south is contained, only after burning down 47 km² of plum orchards. The source was found to be at a Åkkèlé storage building, where several barrels caught fire due to an ox kicking a lantern over. Consequently, Åkkèlé prices double, in some areas quadruple.
Erinaum notices that not all of its provinces use the same currency, and therefore travel is impractical. A system of coinage is suggested, and becomes popular with the affluent and the nobility, but is regarded as less practical to the common people. The system may be implemented if enough public support can be raised.
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