Best Practices for a Gorean Ambassador in Their City

1. Maintain Communication with City Leadership:

   • Regular Reporting: Provide timely and comprehensive reports to the High Scribe and the City Council on all significant findings from their travels and diplomatic engagements. This includes intelligence gathered, outcomes of negotiations, and assessments of foreign cities.

   • Strategic Advice: Offer expert advice and insights on inter-city relations, potential threats, and opportunities for their Home Stone, leveraging their unique external perspective.

   • Proactive Information Sharing: Do not wait to be asked; proactively inform relevant authorities about developments that might impact the city's trade, security, or political standing.

2. Uphold Caste and City Honor:

   • Exemplary Conduct: Live by the highest standards of the Scribe Caste Code and the specific laws and customs of their city. Their personal conduct is a direct reflection of the city's honor.

   • Represent Dignity: Even within their own walls, carry themselves with the Regal Measured Demeanor expected of their rank, reinforcing confidence in the city's diplomacy.

   • Mentor Future Scribes: Share knowledge and insights with younger scribes and apprentices, particularly those interested in diplomatic or legal roles, helping to train the next generation of caste members.

3. Support City Functions and Policies:

   • Policy Clarification: Help clarify and interpret foreign policy decisions or inter-city agreements for other caste members and city officials.

   • Internal Coordination: Work closely with the Praetor (for legal oversight) and Chief Scribes (for record-keeping and administration) to ensure consistency between foreign policy and domestic law.

   • Resource Management: Advise on the allocation of city resources that may be impacted by diplomatic ventures, such as trade agreements affecting the Merchant Caste or security concerns impacting the Warrior Caste.

4. Maintain Accessibility (Within Reason):

   • Citizen Engagement: While not typically involved in minor disputes, they should be accessible to citizens with concerns related to foreign affairs, travel, or interactions with foreign entities.

   • Local Knowledge: Keep abreast of internal city developments, as a strong domestic foundation is crucial for effective external diplomacy.

5. Preparation for Future Missions:

   • Continuous Study: Remain diligently engaged in the study of Gorean laws, customs, and the ever-changing political landscape both within and outside their city.

   • Strategic Planning: Participate in planning future diplomatic missions, identifying objectives, potential challenges, and necessary resources.

By rigorously adhering to these best practices, a Gorean Ambassador ensures that their profound external knowledge is effectively integrated into the internal workings of their Home Stone, serving as a critical asset for its continued strength and prosperity.

- Kati Evans