385YE Spring Equinox Synod judgements

The Imperial Synod watches over and represents the concerns of the virtuous citizens of the Empire.

Overview

During the Spring Equinox 385YE Summit, the Imperial Synod raised 186 judgements.

Considerations

The following considerations should be borne in mind when bringing judgements before the Imperial Synod during the Spring Equinox.

All Assemblies: Statements that prioritise the greater good over personal loyalties are less effective. This is permanent effect of the Eyes of Loyalty.
All Assemblies: Statements that try to compel Loyalty will fail. This is permanent effect of the Eyes of Loyalty.
All Assemblies: Revocations and Excommunications for disloyalty to the nation or Empire would risk causing dissent. This is permanent effect of the Eyes of Loyalty.
All Assemblies: Any mandate that does not pass with a greater majority will have limited or no effect on Urizen or Varushka. It is not impossible that a mandate might lead to a response in one of the two nations, but it won't lead to any immediate consequences for the people of the nation. This lasts until some new turn of events changes things. Urizen Link. Varushka Link.
All Assemblies: No statement of principle that is about Sulemaine i Taziel will lead to a mandate. Lasts until at least the end of the Winter Solstice 384YE and potentially longer. Link.
Highguard and Navarr Assemblies: Statements of principle in either assembly that receive a greater majority may create opportunities in the other assembly. Lasts until the end of the Autumn Equinox 385YE Link.

Change of Doctrine

No Change of doctrine was proposed during the Spring Equinox.

Veto

One veto was sought during the Spring Equinox.

Judgement 171

Assembly: General
Raised By: Hywel Summer Crow
Judgement: I call upon the General Assembly to veto the "Gardens of Glory" motion proposed by Tassato and seconded by Astolat. The Gardens will provide liao to a group known to contain many dedicated to the false virtue of Anarchy, and I believe the risks of enabling anarchy cultists to spread false virtue outweighs by far the benefits of the Empire; a handful of liao each season.
Outcome: Not upheld (1691-305) as it failed to achieve the necessary Greater Majority

Statement of Principle

Judgement 5

Assembly: Urizen
Raised By: Able, Zenith Ascendant
Judgement: In the winter of 384YE our nation demonstrated our dedication to the restoration of Zenith to the Empire by constructing the Crucible of Fate in Iteri in a single season but we can climb higher still. I call upon the faithful of Urizen to Witness the Consecration of the Crucible of Fate to the virtue of Prosperity - to remind all who work there, and all who live in Zenith that no reward is beyond our reach if we strive for it. The Urizen national assembly calls upon the faithful to gather in Morrow and witness the consecration of the tomb of Sulemaine I Taziel to Wisdom by Herminius of the House of the Wanderer before proceeding together to Zenith to Iteri to witness the consecration of the Crucible of Fate to Prosperity by Bartimaeus of Zenith Ascendant.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (353-10)

Judgement 7

Assembly: General
Raised By: Father Drakov
Judgement: General Assembly reminded us (J82 Winter 384) "No virtuous action should be discarded because you find the consequences inconvenient." Exemplars are usually recognised after their death, however, when discussing Recognition (J14 Winter 384) the Pride Assembly stated "we have nothing to gain by dragging our feet in such matters." Any living exemplar could inspire without the ambiguity of history confusing their words or message. I call on the Synod to set aside its fears of living exemplars. Let us recognise and uplift our virtuous fellows, acknowledging their deeds and virtue when they meet the signs of an Exemplar.
Outcome: Upheld (1185-738)

Judgement 9

Assembly: Brass Coast
Raised By: Finna i Fijadoz i Guerra
Judgement: On behalf of the hakima of the Brass Coast. The statement of the Freeborn National Assembly in Winter 384YE debased the legacy of the Founders of the Brass Coast. We will always welcome newcomers to our shores. But inviting the Freefolk to join our nation without demonstrating alignment with our ideals and taking the name of the Three Sisters disrespects our culture and is a gross oversight by the Assembly. Tradition exists for a reason - the Assembly should respect this and remember to seek the guidance and wisdom of the hakima before making such sweeping statements.
Outcome: Not upheld, Withdrawn (44-92)

Judgement 12

Assembly: General
Raised By: Elagabala
Judgement: Despite the tireless and virtuous work of Fintan Nighthaven, Hate still flourishes in the Barrens and in our warriors there. Despite a mandate to oppose false virtue, false virtue stands. The Synod's tools are not fit for the modern Anvil or the modern Empire. The Synod has failed, It is sick. It is dying. It must reform or die.
Outcome: Not Upheld (364-1044)

Judgement 13

Assembly: Wintermark
Raised By: Cynerik
Judgement: Recognising the loyalty shown to Wintermark, and to her values of building bonds between nations, we, the priests of Wintermark, celebrate the virtue and heroism of Yulia Kasimirova Voronov, named "Hunger's Folly", by allowing her a place to sleep within the sacred marshes of Sovevann. As senator for Miekarova, Yulia courageously sacrificed her homeland, to enable Wintermark to take the steps needed to reclaim Sermersuaq. This act of heroism was instrumental to our victory to once again unify Wintermark. The Varushkan people and egregores recognise our traditions, and have approved of this act. The egregores of Wintermark approved of the naming of Yulia, and welcome her interment into the marshes of Kallavesa. They have made clear that this is not an action that Wintermark takes lightly, and as such something like this will never happen again.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (369-0)

Judgement 14

Assembly: General
Raised By: Genoveva Barossa di Tassato
Judgement: The Empire was created to allow all souls to live and die under the banner of the Way of Virtue. During Empress Teleri's reign, Cardinals were members of both the Synod and the Imperial Senate. They were able to be present in Senate, have full voting rights, and could both raise, and second a Senate motion. This was in recognition of the fact that, just as Senators represent a number of Imperial citizens in a territory, so the Cardinals represent the virtuous citizens of their assembly. This power was removed during Varkula's reign, and the Conscience of the Senate created as a political compromise. Recently, Senators have often stated that Synod and the Senate need to work more closely, and at present Synod can only react to Senate's decisions after the fact. We call on the Senate to restore the power to function as full voting members of the Senate to the Cardinals, giving full voice to Virtue in the primary legislative body of the Empire.
Outcome: Not Upheld (879-958)

Judgement 15

Assembly: League
Raised By: Rafael Barossa di Tassato
Judgement: When the Free Folk learned of the burning of the Blood Red River Museum, they understood it as an attempt to injure the Empire's Pride. They consider the Empire to have given them the Ambition to be free, the Courage to fight, and the Wisdom to survive. So, they gathered the money they had all earned in an entire season and gave it to help rebuild Tassato's Pride, as the Empire has built theirs. They hope one day to visit the Museum when it is restored to its full majesty and glory, in the spirit of the Sun Queen. And so, we invite the Free Folk to the cities of the League, allowing us to repay this Reckoning. We encourage all League citizens, but especially those of Tassato, to welcome the Free Folk and give them the warmest possible welcome to our great nation's cities.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (436-20)

Judgement 20

Assembly: General
Raised By: Travid Longest Path
Judgement: Thornsong! To celebrate the construction of Thornsong House in Therunin, the Empire's first potion lore college. We encourage anyone with uncodified potions to donate them to Thornsong House so they can be included in the College's opening ceremonies for research and to celebrate the diversity of the herbal arts. Wisdom knows all knowledge is incomplete... but Thornsong would be a good start!
Outcome: Upheld (1703-233)

Judgement 26

Assembly: League
Raised By: Eurybia Melampus di Tassata
Judgement: We implore the Synod to endorse the construction of "A Chain Against Chains," a fortification embodying the virtues of Courage, Loyalty, Vigilance, Ambition, and Wisdom to safeguard Sarvos. By embracing the virtues of the Way, we instil strength, unwavering loyalty, planning vigilantly for the defence of our pride and, with this ambitious project for the protection of the livelihood of our people and wise strategies into the heart of Sarvos. This project stands as a testament to our commitment to fortify our city against future Grendel or any other naval invasions, fostering a sense of courage, unity, and watchfulness among our citizens. Let the virtues of the Way guide us in fortifying Sarvos, ensuring its resilience and prosperity and in turn the prosperity of the Empire.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (290-18)

Judgement 28

Assembly: General
Raised By: Solas, Spire of the Waxing Sun
Judgement: True Liao visions are a vital tool in furthering our understanding of virtue and the human spirit. We call on the Gatekeepers to prioritise those who they believe will use a dose for a vision; and encourage those seeking True Liao for other purposes to pursue that which available via the Bourse, Virtue Fund, and Throne.
Outcome: Not Upheld (689-1283)

Judgement 30

Assembly: Pride
Raised By: Sagua i'Ezmara
Judgement: Last season Zenith was a territory ravaged by the Druj, this season the priests of Urizen have the opportunity to forge a new future with the Crucible of Fate. There is much to be Proud of in that statement. As Pride uplifts, it is only right to acknowledge those who have made it happen. Zenith Ascendant has a complete list of those who donated money or materials towards the effort, of particular note is Abel the Taller who not only collected the funds but also led a coven in speeding up construction and acquired a True Liao to consecrate the project! We are also grateful for the hard work and attention to detail of the koboldi and by extension the generosity of their master Adamant. It will be up to the Urizeni to decide how to consecrate the Crucible of Fate, and I am aware of my bias, but I can't help but think Pride appropriate to what could be an Inspiration to Greatness...
Outcome: Upheld (175-64)

Judgement 32

Assembly: General
Raised By: Earl Galeas du Maurisol
Judgement: The Champions' role is to uplift others; the shields are tools to help them inspire. Fighting is not a requirement, nor should it ever be.
Outcome: Upheld (1591-488)

Judgement 37

Assembly: League
Raised By: Estella the Wandering Wayfinder
Judgement: It is thanks to the ambitious efforts of Regina von Temeschwar and their sect, the Church of the Enduring Flame, that Ratibor is now finally recognised for his exemplary deeds. Regina never saw the final results of her labours as she sadly passed fighting the Vyig, the old enemy of both Ratibor and the League. I, Estella the Wandering Artist and Wayfinder, propose we honour both her and her sect by renaming the courtyard of Ratibor's Tomb to "The Court of Enduring Flame."
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (390-0)

Judgement 38

Assembly: League
Raised By: Pius Cleymont
Judgement: With the vyig gone, we encourage all citizens of the League to extend the hand of loyalty to those abandoned or left behind by expunging of vyig. Orphans, surviving spouses, legitimate business folk and more. those who played no part in their crimes but suffer regardless. The egregores of our nation hear their heartbeats as strongly as any other League citizen, as so should be aided to take their place in League society and not forced to the margins by crime. Let us re-instil the light of pride in their souls and remind them that they are of the League.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (450-0)

Judgement 40

Assembly: General
Raised By: Nathair Autumngale
Judgement: In the depths of Brocéliande, adventurers discovered Navarr and Thorn, alive and bound to the vallorn heart. They act as a spike, allowing the trods to drain vitality from the vallorn. Every grey pilgrim walking the trods, Dawnish knight questing against the vallorn, Navarri fulfilling their oaths sworn in ink and blood, every citizen of this Empire. When you work to combat or aid the fight against the vallorn, you are not only removing the foul blight from the world, but your actions are working to free two exemplars of virtue from a thousand year sacrifice they still endure to this day. Let it be known across the Empire. Supporting evidence document on hub wall
Outcome: Upheld (1672-40)

Judgement 42

Assembly: Dawn
Raised By: Vivane Knotes
Judgement: Last Summit the sepulchre of House de Gauvain in Caer Faucon was raided and ransacked by Dawnish, who perpetrated a murder to do so. We can all agree there was no glory in this act. Those villeins who undertook this did so under girding of Black Knights so as to avoid later identification. This is an abomination and corruption of the purpose of such a girding. Black Knights serve to promote glorious deeds, uplift the actions of others and place the glory of the nation above the glory of the self - anonymity serves them to allow Dawnish the leeway to participate in such free from any constraints due to their role, responsibilities, or household politics. Dawn strongly condemns any who would taint this tradition simply to perform criminal and deeply inglorious actions free from recrimination.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (242-12)

Judgement 44

Assembly: Freeborn
Raised By: Annalaya
Judgement: While we rebuild the roads of Kahraman let us look ever higher. There is no height so great that it cannot be reached with preparation, cooperation, and perseverance - with such Ambition even the Gilded Peak may one day be reached!
Outcome: Upheld (152-0); the Greater Majority for this judgement was 161

Judgement 45

Assembly: Navarr
Raised By: Sián Eternal
Judgement: Let the truth of the heart of Brocéliande be known to all who hear the call of the trods. The exemplars Navarr and Thorn made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure the safety of our Empire and the lands beyond. Their bodies remain at the heart of the largest vallorn in the Empire, both held in it and holding it back. They act as the spike holding open the wound that allows the trods to drain the magic from this foul creation. Spread the word through the stridings, steadings, and wayhouses, tell our Grey Pilgrim cousins and the questing knights of Dawn, recount the stories to all who would listen. The time is upon us, we will bring about the destruction of the twisted blight upon our empire and will release the founders of the nation.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (298-0)

Judgement 46

Assembly: General
Raised By: Aspar
Judgement: "Consequences are the price of Ambition." If the Synod are to foster acts that encourage false virtues in the name of their Ambition, then they must match that Ambition with Vigilance. Blasphemous auras must be sought out and removed. Heretical preaching must be stamped out and silenced. "Seek out the poison in your neighbour's fields, lest your own crops be blighted." If consequences are the price of Ambition then the Synod must pay the cost.
Outcome: Upheld (1592-200)

Judgement 53

Assembly: Marches
Raised By: Rosemary Stamp
Judgement: Seeks recognition of the loyalty of General Amberlain, the Strong Reeds, and every Army, military unit, and soldier who took part in the return of Bregasland to the Empire.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (140-14)

Judgement 54

Assembly: Dawn
Raised By: Cecilia
Judgement: The Hounds of Glory are dead, and we will never forget them. We are proud of every step they took, every choice they made; and we are proud as well of every General and every army who marched with them through the Barrens to the Towers of Dusk. Virtue does not lay blame, or stoop to pulling others down. We know that as Spring turns to Summer, so will The Barrens come to the Empire, because of what the Hounds have done; and because of what every other army there can now do, in strength and in determination, with perfect arete, in glorious purpose. Where they have sown fear we will make flowers grow. They will come back, and see them bloom.
Outcome: Upheld (208-26)

Judgement 57

Assembly: Marches
Raised By: Brother Geoffrey Orchard
Judgement: The Whisper Gallery declare themselves at war against the Empire. Those who assist them are foes for the Vigilant to root out. Threshers, set to and harvest this field of sorcerers and assassins! Your clergy will be ready with shriving, clemency, and recognition once the reaping is done. Let us be as watchful in our vigil as Vardas, as decisive in our action as Berechiah.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (166-0)

Judgement 58

Assembly: General
Raised By: Kennett the Mummer
Judgement: The Synod has embraced a campaign of Freedom in supporting the Liberty Pact (Jgmt 103 ss384, Jgmt 6 ss 384 Jgmt 20 SE 384). The Synod refuses to acknowledge the truth of this when given the chance (jgmt 3 WE 384). The Synod's hypocrisy on this matter is blatant. If we can't own up to the False Virtue we've committed to and work from there, why should any citizen listen to their priests? We have fought in Freedom's name, we must reckon with that.
Outcome: Not Upheld (299-1301)

Judgement 59

Assembly: Freeborn
Raised By: Tiana i Zayden i Riqueza
Judgement: The Highborn assembly are offering their help, through peerless kinship, to the Brass Coast. They may not direct this help, but we can. We ask the people of Highguard to help us save Kahraman from the Jotun. Please don't let it fall, and if it falls, please stand beside us as we take it back.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (184-0)

Judgement 60

Assembly: General
Raised By: Martin Orchard
Judgement: Next season, I shall consecrate the tomb of the exemplar. Major Benson, using True Liao. The Grave-orchard at Pickham Monastery, Upwold, shall become a lasting memorial. Benson was a sentry who rang a dire warning. He was a father in name and deed to generations of monks. He built his legacy not with legend and miracle, but brick by brick to defend what he loved. We can all be Major Benson. The Exemplars are defined by their capacity to Inspire. Come, pilgrims! Witness his memorial!
Outcome: Upheld (1787-20)

Judgement 67

Assembly: Prosperity
Raised By: Ivana Petara Vodjavic
Judgement: From barbarian lands our Corsairs, Wagon Raiders, and Reavers strive to bring wealth back to the Empire through war. The Exemplar Zemress' life tells us it is not the acquisition of raided goods that is virtuous or not, but what you do with this wealth that is Prosperous. We urge these raiders to invest in their communities, like she did, and with this your Virtue shall grow.
Outcome: Upheld (254-0); A greater majority for this judgement was 259

Judgement 68

Assembly: League
Raised By: Fabio Costas de Sarvos
Judgement: We show our virtue through deeds, not folly. The piling of stone in Bastion may suit the whims of Highguard, but we shall not let our own Prosperity or Pride suffer for its execution. We urge citizens of the League not to assist in the aggrandisement of the White City, except when through fair trade their own Prosperity might grow.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (306-61)

Judgement 69

Assembly: Marches
Raised By: Henry Fletcher
Judgement: The Marcher National Assembly recognises "The Marcher War-Priests". A group of individual who tasks themselves with...Gathering liao to donate for military endeavours. Helping liaise between the Military and the National Assembly to create battle opportunities. Maintaining a list of exorcists to assist the military (on and off the field). Take the time to anoint soldiers before battle. Attempt to restore hero's strength with various artefacts. Care for the minds of battle weary soldiers. "War-priest" is not a military rank and "War-Priests" are free to pursue their duties at their leisure.
Outcome: Upheld (134-10); A Greater Majority for this judgement was 137

Judgement 73

Assembly: Wintermark
Raised By: Rikke
Judgement: The hylje are Wintermark's family. They are sentient people, not our property. They have bled and sacrificed for us. We remain Loyal to them. We will not bow to demands to "provide" hylje. We do not deal in slavery. Accusing us of heresy for this is a nonsensical claim. Cold cannot compromise.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (343-0)

Judgement 74

Assembly: League
Raised By: Lia Adelaar van Holberg
Judgement: Citizens of the League, life is a competition, and currently Dawn and Varushka are winning the Semmerlak trade. Let us join forces with our neighbours, the Sand Fishers, to create a dock at Misericorde for our mutual Pride and Prosperity. Our Ambition will be twice rewarded should the Sand Fishers be welcomed as full citizens of the League.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (368-18)

Judgement 75

Assembly: Wintermark
Raised By: Eevi of the Gadrai
Judgement: Thane Dogri Thulebane was a hero of Wintermark and his name shall be in the Chronicles of Heroes. He fought uncompromisingly to drive the Thule out of Skarsind and defended Crows Ridge from them. He died protecting his people, fighting the Grendel in service to the Empire a hero's death. Every action he took was motivated by his unwavering Loyalty to our nation and our people. He inspired many people in the mark and he serves as an example of what Pride, Courage, and Loyalty looks like.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (276-13)

Judgement 77

Assembly: Wintermark
Raised By: Ingrid Seiging
Judgement: A hero seeks a worthy cause. We call upon the heroes of Wintermark to bring all their strengths to bear against the Jotun, knowing that true strength comes from virtue, not the endless pursuit of war.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (284-13)

Judgement 79

Assembly: Prosperity
Raised By: Chauntecleer Words
Judgement: We seek the Assembly's confirmation of a miracle. Specifically at the Winter 384YE summit Pontus Figures of our assembly acted as the guide priest on the second True Liao vision of Landon von Holfried, the vision was successful and shared by them both and corroborated at the time by independent parties that all outward signs occurred. The miraculous nature of this is that Pontus much like all members of the Words, Numbers, Figures, and Knotes organisation has never undergone the training to utilise any form of liao for spiritual effects. Put simply, this should not have worked, and the only apparent explanation is a miracle. However, at this point it is undetermined whose miracle it was - Pontus, Landon, or perhaps as a pair. The Assembly is also therefore asked to pay close attention to both participants in case they manifest further signs of the Exemplars.
Outcome: Upheld (207-38)
OOC Note: This was an out-of-character error by Profound Decisions. If we had known that the character of Pontus Figures did not have the dedication skill then they would not have been able to perform as the guide priest for Landon's vision. The most likely in-character explanation is the ongoing conjunction of the Lock and Key.

Judgement 82

Assembly: Pride
Raised By: Vaukahainen Saltfoot
Judgement: The Paragon Kethry kept her people's culture alive throughout oppression. The actions of General Amberlain and her Strong Reeds in resisting their would-be conquerors in Bregasland channelled the spirit of Kethry and inspire us all.
Outcome: Upheld (239-46)

Judgement 83

Assembly: General
Raised By: Kirenna i Veruna i Riqueza
Judgement: If the Synod votes against any Statement, the inverse of that Statement is not endorsed by the Synod.
Outcome: Upheld (1589-149)

Judgement 84

Assembly: Loyalty
Raised By: Astrea of the Crystal Skies
Judgement: When one nation reaches out to another seeking only to help we should not cut off our own arm to refuse it. Any nation that refuses any and all help from Highguard or any of our Empire's nations has severely misunderstood why Loyalty is so important: collaboration is our greater strength as ten nations under one throne.
Outcome: Upheld (287-0)

Judgement 85

Assembly: Marches
Raised By: Bryce Tanner
Judgement: The Marcher National Assembly acknowledges the Loyalty and Prosperity of the Marchers of Alderley Forest to their land the Legacy, heritage and livelihoods it supports. We reject the proposal that it be cleared to support a Marcher army, and suggest that skilled foresters be employed to bring Alderley Forest into productive use instead of being felled.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (149-25)

Judgement 86

Assembly: Prosperity
Raised By: Appleseed Tom
Judgement: Mana the Orc asks why is no money set aside from fleet raids to aid free slaves like myself from the profit of these raids. Rather the profit is all given to the fleet captains and the free slaves receive no share. Whilst some profit is prosperous at the cost of hardship to the freed slaves is not true prosperity.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (366-13)

Judgement 87

Assembly: Wisdom
Raised By: Brynn Tendfallen
Judgement: We know that the Druj use fear and terror as their weapon. When the people of the Empire tell each other over and over that the Druj are uniquely terrible and an enemy like no other, we do their work for them. The Wisdom assembly cautions the followers of the Way against spreading Druj propaganda for them.
Outcome: Upheld (273-34)

Judgement 89

Assembly: Vigilance
Raised By: Lochias
Judgement: The Civil Service have said that they can not collate spy reports on the Imperial Spymaster's behalf, with the result that he often does not receive them until late in the summit. We therefore call upon those independent captains whose Vigilance leads them to support our spy networks to pass on what they learn to Imperial title holder who need that information.
Outcome: Upheld (201-0); a Greater Majority for this judgement was 208

Judgement 92

Assembly: Highguard
Raised By: Sela of the Suns of Couros
Judgement: Highguard we have a very prosperous Benefactor's Council, that work tirelessly to help our nation. These citizens do not have the input of every chapter but continuously work to aid the nation and help all chapters when it is required. Task the nation to help the Benefactors in Prosperity by providing any resources, coin or wains so they see how essential they are for our nation and ensure they are helped by our nation to achieve their Ambition and in our nations projects.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (510-49)

Judgement 94

Assembly: General
Raised By: Callista of the Darkshard
Judgement: The greatest virtue is found in those who choose to follow a virtuous path. Without choice, our ability to act in virtue is restricted. Therefore, the synod should seek to facilitate autonomy of choice in all people so that everyone may have the opportunity to choose virtue.
Outcome: Upheld (968-495)

Judgement 95

Assembly: Wintermark
Raised By: Vauraus Korppitkotka
Judgement: Through the Ambition and Courage of our fleet captains, we have the opportunity to trade through the Gullet. We should do everything virtuous that we can to seize this opportunity. It will increase the prosperity of our nation and provide a way to spread the Way to Faraden.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (320-0)

Judgement 97

Assembly: General
Raised By: Jacob Tanner
Judgement: While Emperor Nicovar may have destroyed our libraries, and burned our books, we still have a strong oral tradition, be it music, Marcher tales, alliterative poetry, or heroic Winterfolk saga songs. The virtue of Pride teaches us to "Embrace your past, never be ashamed of it" and so I call upon the folk of the Marches and Wintermark to come forward and share what they know of the stories of the troll known as the Torn Light of Night Falling, the Skinned King, Bloody Jack, Jack in Chains, and Steeple Jack to celebrate their culture and shared history.
Outcome: Upheld (1640-42)

Judgement 98

Assembly: Prosperity
Raised By: Cesare Enzo di Trivento
Judgement: Recent opportunities have arisen for the Synod to engage with local groups, seeking to spread the Way. We propose prioritizing the narrative of the Little Mother as a catalyst for founding churches dedicated to her outside the Empire. By spotlighting the inspiring story of the Little Mother, we can captivate hearts and establish a strong foundation for new churches. her tale embodies the virtues of Courage, Loyalty, and of course, Prosperity, transcending cultural boundaries and resonating with individuals seeking spiritual fulfilment. Through these churches, we can foster loyalty, provide spaces for guidance, and promote prosperity in diverse communities. Let us embrace this principle, allocating resources to share the Little Mother's story and expand the reach of the Way globally.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (291-0)

Judgement 102

Assembly: Freeborn
Raised By: Constanza i Kalamar i Guerra
Judgement: We, the Freeborn National Assembly, condemn Asavea for their unconscionable slaughter of the Justicars of the Isle of Osseini, unarmed under contract of the Grendel occupation. The Justicars predate the Empire in their learning, teaching, and the practice or exorcism, their names shall not be forgotten, and we will not let their legacy face. Let us rally and support what Justicars yet remain, and rebuild the order elsewhere in the Brass Coast.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (166-0)

Judgement 103

Assembly: Navarr
Raised By: Winifred Blackhawk
Judgement: Whilst we welcome the Suranni wizards to find their place in the Great Dance, whether they join our stridings and steadings or not, we must do our utmost to welcome and guide them in the Way and the traditions of Navarr. We should learn of their Ambitions and offer our support in their endeavours. Vigilance is important but breaking bread, sharing a meal, and inviting the Suranni to sit by the fire shares our prosperity and our nation.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (264-0)

Judgement 105

Assembly: League
Raised By: Isaia Pavone di Sarvos
Judgement: As the liberty pact engages in wars against slavers, we must prepare for the potential surge of orphaned refugees. The college of the liberated, renowned for its commitment to the virtues of Pride, Loyalty, and Prosperity, provides an optimal platform to nurture and empower these orphaned souls. By incorporating the principles upheld by the Church of the Little Mother, we can instil the values of the Way and provide a transformative journey for all those plucked from the hands of evil slavers. We propose integrating orphan training programs with the College of the Liberated, embracing the virtues upheld by the Church of the Little Mother. With this we can foster a sense of belonging among these young individuals, building their pride and loyalty.
Outcome: Upheld (269-46)

Judgement 106

Assembly: Dawn
Raised By: Lorelei du Froste
Judgement: Winter Eagles of the Gryphon's Pride, you can do more. Be inspired to be the great fortress the Druj break themselves upon, show us the orders to do so. Hold what we have won.
Outcome: Upheld (134-0)

Judgement 107

Assembly: Varushka
Raised By: Konstantin Rabovich Bolotnikov
Judgement: This spring marks the second anniversary of the complete liberation of Ossium. We Ossians understand first-hand how a life in chains denies virtuous action, but now our shackles are re-forged as axeheads and with Varushka preparing to muster a fourth army it is time for us to commit to liberating others in turn.
Outcome: Upheld (120-34)

Judgement 109

Assembly: Highborn
Raised By: Lev
Judgement: Our Freeborn cousins are locked in a struggle to defend their land and their freedom. We ask all Highborn to bend their efforts to help them in a spirit of Peerless Kinship.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (421-10)

Judgement 111

Assembly: General
Raised By: Aedig Steadfast
Judgement: The Way teaches us that no-one can tell another to whom they should owe Loyalty. Human Destiny is built on the choice to follow our own Virtuous paths. Attempts by the General or Virtue Assemblies to instruct citizens to direct their Loyalty to one cause over another, or Vigilance to a specific enemy, goes against these tenets of the Way. It should be the responsibility of the National Assemblies to reflect the wishes of their congregates in deciding, for example, whether to dedicate their efforts to eradicating the Druj or to face down other threats to the people of their Nations, not the dictate of the General Assembly.
Outcome: Not Upheld (509-1031)

Judgement 113

Assembly: The Way
Raised By: Ortenzia di Sarvos
Judgement: Liao dreaming furthers personal understanding of the Way, particularly through liao dream pilgrimage. However, Imperial Orcs cannot be included in this blessing. Ravenswing Infusion allows the use of the insight skill for all and provides vivid dreams. I call on this Assembly to support learning about the dreams of Ravenswing Infusion and whether this potion or other substances might be used to facilitate virtuous dreams for orcs.
Outcome: Upheld (241-0)

Judgement 116

Assembly: Urizen
Raised By: Herminius, House of the Wanderer
Judgement: During the Spring Solstice 384YE I funded an excavation of caverns and ruins in Peregro, during our investigation of the site it was revealed that this was the final resting place of Sulemaine i Taziel. People of Urizen I call on you to witness and support my use of True Liao in permanently consecrating this cavern to Wisdom. Let it mark this site and Morrow as a place where dedicants of Wisdom through debate may test what they have learned and take that important next step on their path to Virtue. This is not all. For this season Urizen will be blessed with a second dose of True Liao. From Morrow I ask that you follow me on to Iteri in Zenith, to the site of the newly Constructed Crucible of Fate, to witness its concentration by Bartimeus of Zenith Ascendant.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (293-20)

Judgement 117

Assembly: Urizen
Raised By: Kasjay
Judgement: We the Urizeni assembly welcome back the members of the Lambent Claw to Anvil. We applaud them for having the discernment to cast off false virtue and return to the Way.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (255-0)

Judgement 120

Assembly: Wintermark
Raised By: Tuuli
Judgement: I, Tuuli, on behalf of the Crows am putting for a judgement on the known "Blood-on-the-Snow" cultist, Kaarina White-Eye, who has subsumed to an inhuman enmity and abandoned the Way. We ask citizens to offer no aid to Kaarina and those who do not renounce him. Remain vigilant and wise to the words offered by Kaarina.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (285-0)

Judgement 121

Assembly: Wintermark
Raised By: Dag Kinnad
Judgement: I, Dag Kinnad, on behalf of the Crows am putting forth a judgement on the known "Blood in the Snow" cultist Wemba the Bloody. Wemba, former Steinr thane who devoured their hall mates, has subsumed to an inhuman will under enmity and abandoned the Way. We ask citizens to offer no aid to Wemba and those who do not renounce them. Remain vigilant and wise to the words offered by Wemba, and those who do not renounce them.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (314-0)

Judgement 122

Assembly: Wintermark
Raised By: Maarit Suvidottir
Judgement: The three peoples of Wintermark know the Jotun from years of conflict and history. They are our most numerous enemies with the strongest armies. They take out people into Thralldom which the Synod has recognised as another name for slavery (J22 Summer 384, J30 Spring 384). Wintermark calls upon the Empire to take that threat seriously. The danger they pose is less apparent than the Druj but they are the greatest cultural and military threat we face.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (262-26)

Judgement 123

Assembly: Freeborn
Raised By: Alvara i Verena i Guerra
Judgement: Friendship is a two-way street. As the Highborn seek to help us, we should seek to help them in return. We should show Loyalty to those who have helped us and seek Ambition to achieve greater things together than we could alone.
Outcome: Upheld (142-0)

Judgement 124

Assembly: Marches
Raised By: Jedediah Boon
Judgement: Oh behalf of Quay Stone "Tomorrow's traditions grow from the seeds of today." Quay Stone of House Stone is recording little known maritime traditions to spread as the Sea of Snow becomes more important. The Assembly calls for Marchers to celebrate the traditions that have kept them safe at sea.
Outcome: Upheld (128-0); a greater majority for this judgement was 137

Judgement 126

Assembly: Imperial Orc
Raised By: Skywise Gralka
Judgement: We will always be Imperial Orcs. As those who are welcomed under the banner of the Imperial Orc grow in number we must elect a name to those who came first and made it possible. Our lands are now a place of many tribes and septs and each will be known by their own name. Names carry the worth of our ambitions. The Imperial orc nations moves to recognise the descendants of Thrace, the liberators of our people, as the sept of the Sun and Storm. This is where our legacy began, and for it to continue it must be defined. War is in our souls and should be carried in the worth of our name. Sept of the Sun and Storm, named for the first and second legion that seized our virtue and forged our legacy.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (71-0)

Judgement 128

Assembly: Dawn
Raised By: Laurente Sepulcre
Judgement: Wisdom is knowing the blades you have to hand and where to strike. Recognition of Mouse of Dawn for their work to ensure the lances strike true.
Outcome: Upheld (157-0)

Judgement 130

Assembly: Imperial Orc
Raised By: Bloodcrow Knott
Judgement: The techniques used by the mystics of Wintermark may aid in the spiritual council of Orcs. Whilst they lack the Orcish Shamans guiding words of Worth from our Ancestors, their art has value. This has been witnessed.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (52-0)

Judgement 132

Assembly: Navarr
Raised By: Neala Blackhawk
Judgement: The Navarr invite and encourage the Apothecaries' Guild to choose Peakedge Song as the location for their Guild Hall. Let Guild, Nation, and Empire share in the knowledge and prosperity from Thornsong House.
Outcome: Upheld (200-0)

Judgement 133

Assembly: Navarr
Raised By: Eirlys Weir
Judgement: The Feni of Hercynia and the Great Forest Orcs could be a potential conflict. In order to best welcome and settle our new neighbours, we should be vigilant of any difficulties that might arise.
Outcome: Upheld (210-0)

Judgement 134

Assembly: Marches
Raised By: Rhubarb Ironwood
Judgement: The National Assembly calls upon virtuous Marcher folk to shun the generals named who turned their back on Bregasland in Spring 385YE. Until Mathilda Fisher is dead, they shall bear the consequences. Kindra Surefooted, Lofyn Bloodcloak, Barachel of Seventh Wave, Alderei the Fair, Jaromir Kostka, Belakov the Wolf, Natalia Barossa, Jean di Sarvos, Achseh of the Sentinel's Tower, and Nicassia of the Citadel Guard
Outcome: Upheld (104-30)

Judgement 135

Assembly: The Way
Raised By: Caoimhe Tendfallen
Judgement: Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. No paragon of more than one virtue has been recognised. Doctrine does not prevent this, but Synod rules do. The Way Assembly urges the Senate to lift this restriction and allow recognition of an individual based on signs of multiple virtues if they exist, let us recognise them.
Outcome: Upheld (147-36)

Judgement 137

Assembly: League
Raised By: Claus
Judgement: Citizens of Holberg learn their trades through apprenticeships as well as in our Universities. We encourage citizens of the League to share knowledge and culture with the Sand Fishers. Seek out apprenticeships with them and in turn welcome Sand Fishers as your apprentices!
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (339-0)

Judgement 138

Assembly: Wisdom
Raised By: Galene Netherwatch
Judgement: We show as the Wisdom assembly our support for the Hallowing of Artemis' Bible to Wisdom using True Liao. Artemis' Bible is a compendium of the Apothecary Guild's knowledge. The ideal is to make an artefact that will help spread knowledge through the Empire. This will be brought before the Gatekeepers next summit.
Outcome: Upheld (170-28)

Judgement 139

Assembly: Loyalty
Raised By: Dagon
Judgement: Ending discrimination against lineage, orcs, and others should be but the first step for Highborn citizens. The Champion of Loyalty declares we must build each other up. Non-lineaged Highborn must not hinder the virtuous actions of their siblings and must work to correct the errors of the past. They must look for and recognise the past virtuous actions of lineaged Highborn citizens that have been brushed aside.
Outcome: Upheld (350-0)

Judgement 140

Assembly: Varushka
Raised By: Miroslav Temnavoda
Judgement: A mercenary army would not just be a band of sell-swords and wagon-raiders, it would be a flexible, adaptable force drawing on the pragmatic and diverse military traditions of Varushka. We support the founding of a fourth Varushkan army which embodies this principle.
Outcome: Upheld (142-10)

Judgement 142

Assembly: Varushka
Raised By: Witold Stefanovic Petrov
Judgement: The Karov Mercer's Compact encourage loyal citizens to engage in trade, barter, and exchange with their fellow Varushkans to ensure the growth of Prosperity within the nation. This virtuous endeavour will fill all with pride and encourage further ambitions.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (282-0)

Judgement 143

Assembly: Varushka
Raised By: Zinka Mrakovna
Judgement: The renaming of the Crawling Depths as the Vale of the Sunless Depths is intended to recognise the community that existed in the mines for generations. We urge the people of Varushka to accept this new name and honour those who strived in the depths for so long prior to liberation.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (282-0)

Judgement 144

Assembly: Varushka
Raised By: Nikolai "the Butcher" Petrovitch
Judgement: We thank Boyar Svetlana Malinov for caring for the axe Golod, weapon of Alderei the Fair. We ask that this weapon be surrendered to Nikolai "the Butcher" Petrovitch as a representative of the Nation Assembly to research it along with the Magpies and decide what will be done with it.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (256-16)

Judgement 149

Assembly: Ambition
Raised By: Serrusto
Judgement: The assembly of Ambition recognises Alfmund Fordwinson for his heroic efforts as Champion of Ambition in retrieving the Cup of Adelmar, and raise him up as a worthy battlefield leader.
Outcome: Upheld (171-0)

Judgement 150

Assembly: WIntermark
Raised By: Sindri
Judgement: There are currently many Frayed who walk the Heroic path of the Warrior. We encourage them to both seek out Stormcrows for personal guidance on how best to repair their skein and offer a suggestion to man the Beacons in order that no other citizens of Wintermark need make the hard choices that led to them becoming Frayed. Shielding others from their fate.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (296-0)

Judgement 151

Assembly: General
Raised By: Nemi i Riqueza
Judgement: Riqueza taught us that living a life in pursuit of decency, integrity, and justice is more important than living a life obsessed with virtue.
Outcome: Not Upheld (81-1359)

Judgement 152

Assembly: Wintermark
Raised By: Rafe
Judgement: Wintermark has a proud tradition of electing its leaders and processes by which they can be replaced. Those who would seek to choose the cowardly path of threats and murder, such as the "Firebird" cult, sow nothing but anarchy. All Winterfolk should stand against this.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (275-0)

Judgement 153

Assembly: Wisdom
Raised By: Lucretius
Judgement: The Dawnish National Assembly withdrew their mandate number 96 as it could not withstand the Challenge of Wisdom's scrutiny. Therefore the power which was employed by the Cardinal of Wisdom had the effect intended by this power.
Outcome: Upheld (222-40)

Judgement 154

Assembly: Highborn
Raised By: Lady Josephine of Adina's Charge
Judgement: The discussions on what the future of Highborn attitudes towards the lineaged, orcs, and other sentient races should be are complex and under discussion. This is not something to be rushed into and needs full scrutiny, so it will be raised next summit.
Outcome: Upheld (299-33)

Judgement 156

Assembly: Freeborn
Raised By: Luca i Taziel i Riqueza
Judgement: In Wisdom and in penance, Chiara i Zaydan i Riqueza has asked the right questions. In the eyes of Luca i Taziel i Riqueza, the inquisiting priest, she has found her answers. Her penance is absolved.
Outcome: Upheld (110-0)

Judgement 158

Assembly: Marches
Raised By: Rowan Harper
Judgement: The Exemplar, Major Joshua Benson, is a Marcher hero. Next season his grave orchard at Pickham will be permanently consecrated to Vigilance by Pickham's librarian, Martin Orchard. Come pilgrims, friars, and monks, witness this memorial to a Marcher exemplar.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (155-0)

Judgement 161

Assembly: Wintermark
Raised By: Hodwyn Aevardson
Judgement: The Empire has given sanctuary to Suranni mages. Winterfolk mystics, runesmiths, and icewalkers can show their wisdom, pride, and vigilance by reaching out to these Suranni mages so they can learn of their traditions and demonstrate the virtue of ours. In this way we can stand with the Navarr and do our part to integrate these people with the Empire and guide them to the Way.
Outcome: Upheld (206-0)

Judgement 163

Assembly: Urizen
Raised By: Faber Aerarius
Judgement: While the repair of the Golden Casacade in Zenith is underway, I Faber Aerarius, Temple gardener and holy beekeeper, Rhode, Architect of the Scarlet Guard, and Kosmas Shepherd of the Sword Scholars wish to lead a small party of experts to investigate the changed flora and fauna. Faber will study Druj alterations and farming methods, and look for specimens of plant and animal stock. Rhose will assay options to create a series of canals and aqueducts to link the clear waters of Zenith to the fertile soil of Morrow. Kosmas will protect the party from all danger.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (291-10)

Judgement 164

Assembly: Ambition
Raised By: Dayanara i Cabeza i Erigo
Judgement: The Ambition assembly recognises the Ambition of Tancred de Coeurdefer and the soldiers of the Hounds of Glory for which they have paid the ultimate price. Not only did they aspire for Glory on the field of battle, but also to provide Salvation to the people of the Barrens under Druj tyranny. Their Ambition inspires not only the victories of today, but the planting of the seeds of virtue for tomorrow. "Where they have sown fear, we will make flowers grow."
Outcome: Upheld (172-0)

Judgement 165

Assembly: General
Raised By: Agnes Topirison
Judgement: In lea of the events of Saturday Conclave, Spring Equinox 385YE. Loyalty to the Empire and its mages does not entail berating those whose voices have been silenced by clique politics. It is not an act of courage to mob and verbally assault those wanting to enact change. Pride should not be taken in such unvirtuous acts.
Outcome: Upheld (649-223)

Judgement 166

Assembly: Marches
Raised By: Friar John of the Mourn
Judgement: We, the Marcher National Assembly, recognise the Loyalty, Courage, and Vigilance of House Greywater. Fames for their superior knowledge of Bregasland's hidden paths, which they have put to virtuous use against the Jotun's tools of conquest. We ask their neighbours in Bregasland to support us in this recognition of virtue.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (140-10)

Judgement 167

Assembly: Marches
Raised By: Peregrine Boon
Judgement: Miners of the Marches! We call upon you to be vigilant and warn your fellows to do the same. A vision has been experienced by Imperials of impending danger to Marcher mines. Prepare yourselves!
Outcome: Upheld (121-0)

Judgement 168

Assembly: Dawn
Raised By: The Fool of Glory
Judgement: The story of the Marches and Mathilda Fisher is not yet at an end, as the story of Dawn and the Barrens is not yet at an end. The troubadours of Dawn see the Marchers strive towards the glorious conclusion of this chapter of the tale of Bregasland, and the end of Mathilda Fisher, and support their efforts to reclaim what is theirs in the west as we strive for what is ours in the east.
Outcome:Upheld (194-0)

Judgement 169

Assembly: Freeborn
Raised By: Mina i Yashum i Riqueza
Judgement: Our corsairs are the wolves of the Bay and our enemies are their prey. When war is declared on Asavea, we encourage our corsairs to prioritise hunting their ships above all others and their supply shipsas first among them. "Foam Follower" the ship supplying the Temple of the Black Bull and Balo alone should be untouched. Remember those who aid us.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (186-10)

Judgement 170

Assembly: Varushka
Raised By: Doubravka Nadjaovna Vanek-Vessely
Judgement: The Iron Helms have long fought to virtuously defeat our enemies. The soldiers of the Helms have spoken; they are not wolves or monsters. They have used the tools of cruelty to serve the Empire. The time is now to adapt to our strategic needs. The cabalists of the Helms are a most effective weapon in our arsenal. The quality of this army can be bettered to further serve the Empire, by drawing on Varushka's national traditions of magic.
Outcome: Upheld (146-0)

Judgement 172

Assembly: Dawn
Raised By: Captain Charge
Judgement: We recognise the wisdom of our cousins. Dawn should listen to the advice of Varushka in the business of handling sovereigns. Dho'uala is a sovereign and not a monster to be slain, we should ensure we treat them thusly.
Outcome: Upheld (132-10)

Judgement 175

Assembly: League
Raised By: Prince Bishop Jonah Yakovitch
Judgement: The League National Assembly welcome the Urizeni in Spiral who wish to remain Urizeni in Spiral.
Outcome: Upheld (175-104)

Judgement 176

Assembly: Marches
Raised By: Edmund of Barrowby
Judgement: Thanks to recent historical research and the hard work of many Marchers, particularly William Guildenstern, and Gemma Brightsmith, we have the chance to revitalise the tradition of the Brightsmiths. Let us embrace our Pride and realise this Ambition!
Outcome: Upheld (110-0)

Judgement 177

Assembly: Varushka
Raised By: Velko Perunovich Razoradze
Judgement: We encourage the citizens of Varushka to teach our Dawnish cousins how to deal with Dho'uala. To be respectful when sailing the waters and claiming bounties from the Semmerlak; thank her with gifts for keeping the waters safe and to not claim anything from the deeps that is no theirs to claim.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (182-0); a Greater Majority for this judgement was 182

Judgement 178

Assembly: Urizen
Raised By: Cassia Apulian Silkweaver
Judgement: Spiral is Urizeni and will always remain so. However, the Net of the Heavens draws us closer to the League, and we will support them as they build their homes alongside us.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (217-0)

Judgement 180

Assembly: Marches
Raised By: Sister Meredith
Judgement: To be a Marcher is to accept Imperial law. The Marcher assembly is working towards accepting the Mourne orcs as Imperial citizens, but feel that we cannot protect them from accusations of heresy. We look forward to discussing our ideas with a ghodi, this would greatly assist our efforts.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (140-0)

Judgement 181

Assembly: Freeborn
Raised By: Azir i Shartha i Riqueza
Judgement: The Freeborn Assembly remind the Brass Coast that the hakima are the caretakers of the legacy of our Founders and our tribal identity.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (172-0)

Judgement 182

Assembly: Freeborn
Raised By: Ahshen i Fiel i Guerra
Judgement: The Fire of the South take their blades to the Jotun, with Winter Magic at their back. Let true virtue remain in their hearts. Anoint. Hallow. Act in Vigilance.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (184-0)

Judgement 183

Assembly: Freeborn
Raised By: Rhaego i Zemress
Judgement: The question has been put to the hakima of our nation: "What are the defining qualities of a tribe founder?" Bakar i Riqueza calls the hakima to council to discuss this matter at Anvil at the Summer Solstice. Prosperity provides!
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (184-0)

Judgement 184

Assembly: Nine
Raised By: Clarice Novarion
Judgement: The Assembly of Nine recognise and commend the nation of Urizen for their unflinching courage and loyalty in ceding Spiral to the League. This act of inspirational Benevolence must be remembered and rewarded. May it live in legend.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (8-0)

Judgement 185

Assembly: Nine
Raised By: Gaelen Embercast
Judgement: The Council of Nine directs the Silent Bell to investigate Imperial forests cultivating "Chaos Fruits" and any farms where plants touched by the vallorn are grown. This information is to be passed to the Cardinal alone.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (8-0)

Judgement 186

Assembly: Nine
Raised By: Darien Numbers
Judgement: We the Empire come to the Barrens not to subjugate or oppress, but to raise up our fellows and bring the light of a virtuous Dawn. We seek the opportunity to consecrate the Towers of Dusk with a dose of True Liao that they may stand as a glorious beacon of virtue for the people of the Barrens; to guide, inspire, and exalt their spirits in building a virtuous future. Where they have sown fear, we will make flowers bloom.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (8-0)

Mandate

The following mandates were passed during the Spring Equinox. Where there are competing mandates, the one that passes with the largest margin is successful and all other competing mandates are considered to have failed.

Judgement 4

Assembly: Urizen
Raised By: Bartimaeus of Zenith Ascendant
Judgement: We must strive for excellence in all things. We send Able of Zenith Ascendant with 50 doses of liao to urge everyone who attends the Crucible of Fate to ensure that their work is practical and effective.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (373-10). This represents a margin of 363.
Enacted: This mandate urges the people of Zenith to use Spire Calator to make things that are prosperous and powerful. As detailed in Where do we go from here?

Judgement 19

Assembly: League
Raised By: Sofonisba Amilcara di Sarvos
Judgement: The cities of the League fought for our independence, and we will not surrender it easily. We send Sofonisba Amilcara di Sarvos with 50 doses of liao to urge the people of the League to take pride in our history and refuse all aid from the Highborn.
Outcome: Upheld (250-180). This represents a margin of 70.
Enacted: Highguard will not be able to direct their Assembly to help the League at any point in the near future, and it will be easier to rouse people to anger in the future, if the efforts of the League Assembly were stifled by opposition to one of their mandates from the Highborn Assembly. As detailed in Pieces missing everywhere

Judgement 23

Assembly: General
Raised By: Lady Laudine duLac
Judgement: The Druj are a grave spiritual threat to the Empire. No price is too high to stop their campaign of spreading Hate and Fear. We send Lady Laudine duLac with 100 doses of liao to tell all who are Virtuous that the final victory against the Druj is within our grasp if we commit ourselves to it utterly.
Outcome: Not Upheld (1036 - 1136)
Notes: As detailed in You do it to yourself.

Judgement 27

Assembly: League
Raised By: Alessi di Trivento
Judgement: Test what you learn; only fools accept hearsay as truth. We send Alessi di Trivento with 25 doses of liao to urge the bravos of Holberg to remember Alexander von Holberg, embrace the philosophy of the sword scholars, and accept no higher authority than their own reason and logic.
Outcome: Not upheld with a Greater Majority (20-462)
Notes: As detailed in The troubled words.

Judgement 43

Assembly: Highguard
Raised By: Jared of the Suns of Couros
Judgement: Highguard wishes Varushka to be our Partner in Greatness this season. In Juha the Cave Spider's example, we wish to support this great nation in building bonds through trading with, and finding out about, their mortal non-Imperial neighbours. We send Jared of the Suns of Couros with 25 liao to convince our benefactors and unconquered to offer their support to their Varushkan siblings so their lands may be tamed and harnessed further.
Outcome: Upheld (407-35). This represents a margin of 372. A Great Majority for this mandate would have been 416.
Enacted: As detailed in Full of Sacred Sound. See also Judgement 145.

Judgement 51

Assembly: Highguard
Raised By: Exarch Luke of the Navigators of Virtue
Judgement: Having been refugee in our past, we Highborn understand the plight of those having fled persecution into a new land, and a new future. Inspired by our Navarri siblings, we send Exarch Luke with 50 doses of liao to urge wayfarers and magisters to help embrace and welcome the Suranni into the Empire and to aid them in settling their bodies and souls for generations to come.
Outcome: Upheld (314-58). This represents a margin of 256.
Enacted: The Highborn will reach out to the Suranni magicians in an attempt to welcome them to the Empire. Given the wizards' opinion of priests in general it is unsure what effect this will have. One thing that is certain is that it will not see the Suranni settle in Highguard. As detailed in Possibility days.

Judgement 56

Assembly: General
Raised By: Ser Mael Donjeon
Judgement: Never accept defeat; adapt your strategy and try anew. We send Ser Mael Donjeon with 100 doses of liao to remind everyone that the Empire faces many great threats and it is the ambition of our military council to protect us from them. The Imperial Synod exists to safeguard the soul of the Empire and guard its citizens in virtue - not to insult the pride and courage of its generals by dictating military strategy.
Outcome: Not upheld; withdrawn (850-600)
Notes: As detailed in You do it to yourself.

Judgement 62

Assembly: League
Raised By: Erasmo di Tassato
Judgement: We send Erasmo di Tassato with 25 doses of liao to remind the bravos of Holberg of Emperor Frederick - and encourage them to debate the sword scholars, seek other rival points of view and draw their own rational conclusions. Wisdom knows all knowledge is incomplete - the sword scholars should be the first of many different teachers at the Sword Academy.
Outcome: Upheld with a greater majority (413-0). This represents a margin of 413.
Enaced: Sparks enthusiasm and interest in the Sword Academy It will encourage bravos to look at the writings and teachings of Emperor Frederick Ritter van Holberg. As detailed in The troubled words.

Judgement 66

Assembly: General
Raised By: Ehmrys i Guerra
Judgement: Never accept defeat, adapt your strategy and try anew. We send Ehmrys i Guerra with 100 doses of liao to remind everyone that the Empire faces many great threats and it is the ambition of our military council to protect us from them. The Imperial Synod exists to safeguard the soul of the Empire and guard its citizens in virtue - not to insult the pride and courage of its generals by dictating military strategy.
Outcome: Not upheld (728 - 938)
Notes: As detailed in You do it to yourself.

Judgement 71

Assembly: Navarr
Raised By: Teleri Thornweaveer
Judgement: We believe that everyone should have a chance to find a place they will belong, where their partners in the Great Dance will be right for them. We send Teleri Thornweaver with 50 doses of liao to urge guides, vates, and brands to seek out Suranni wizards and offer them sanctuary in their steadings and stridings, and help them find a true home for their spirits.
Outcome: Upheld (240-0). This represents a margin of 240.
Enacted: The majority of the Suranni wizards who do not already have contacts in the Empire will become guests of the Navarr - for good and ill. As detailed in Possibility days. See also Judgement 90.

Judgement 76

Assembly: Urizen
Raised By: Tarquinius
Judgement: Highguard have been good neighbours to us, we can trust them not to betray us by using their influence to undermine our goals. We send Tarquinius Ankarien with 50 doses of liao to preach that "How can we prevent Highguard assisting with issues raised by our assembly?" is asking the wrong question when we could be asking "How can we return the favour through assisting with issues raised by their own."
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (343-0). This represents a margin of 343.
Enacted: The priests of the Urizen Assembly will will take the same interest in the statements and mandates of the Highborn Assembly as the Highborn Assembly has taken in theirs. As detailed in Pieces missing everywhere.

Judgement 90

Assembly: Loyalty
Raised By: Veikko Bondforger
Judgement: The Loyalty assembly sends Raewyn Eternal with 25 liao to support the Navarr national assembly in their efforts to find homes for the Suranni refugees in the mandate that reads: We believe that everyone should have a chance to find a place they will belong, where their partners in the Great Dance will be right for them. We send Teleri Thornweaver with 50 doses of liao to urge guides, vates, and brands to seek out Suranni wizards and offer them sanctuary in their steadings and stridings, and help them find a true home for their spirits.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (456-0). This represents a margin of 456.
Enacted: The Eyes of Loyalty supports Judgement 71.

Judgement 96

Assembly: Dawn
Raised By: Aldwyn of House De Rondell
Judgement: A great life leaves a legend, and the soul cannot be armoured. When we stand against our enemies, we should do so as an unbreakable wall of ice and adamant. We send Aldwyn of House De Rondell with 75 doses of liao to spread tales of glorious defence and urge all those who fight beneath our banners to become as immovable as the mountain.
Outcome: Withdrawn
Notes: As detailed in You can't count on me. See also Judgement 114.

Judgement 104

Assembly: League
Raised By: Ophelia Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato
Judgement: The Highborn have paid their debts, called us sibling, and shared in our traditions. We send Ophelia Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato with 50 doses of liao to preach that we should ensure our reckonings stay balanced, and where aid has been offered, we should offer out hand in friendship in return, rather than turn our backs on our kin.
Outcome: Upheld (218-147). This represents a margin of 71.
Enacted: The priests of the League Assembly will take the same interest in the statements and mandates of the Highborn Assembly as the Highborn Assembly has taken in theirs. As detailed in Pieces missing everywhere.

Judgement 108

Assembly: Highguard
Raised By: Vadrian Dace
Judgement: The fruits of the Vallorn have the potential to be a hidden threat, even though they are also a useful resource. Vigilance guides us, and so we send Sister Julliette of Balthazars Vineyard with 25 doses of liao to seek out all the places where such things thrive.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (473-14). This represents a margin of 459.
Enacted: Liao provided by Vadrian Dace. If this mandate is enacted by itself, it will provide the same list of forests where chaos fruit are being cultivated that the Navarr would have received. If both mandates are enacted however, then both characters receive the list, and it will also include details of farms and forests where vis-producing vallorn plants are cultivated in Casinea, Astolat, and Semmerholm. As detailed in Children in bloom. See also Judgement 155.

Judgement 112

Assembly: Highguard
Raised By: Wildfyre
Judgement: No one knows what the morrow holds but honest trade with the Grendel demonstrates the virtue of Prosperity. We send Brother Wildfyre with 25 doses of liao to urge every citizen to enjoy the fruits of our labour today so that we may benefit from a fair trade with them.
Outcome: Upheld (384-24). This represents a margin of 360.
Enacted: Every business in Necropolis will gain 2 crowns additional income for as long as a Grendel navy remains in the territorial waters. As detailed in Shallow days.

Judgement 114

Assembly: Wisdom
Raised By: Hembeneth i Guerra
Judgement: We call on followers of the Way to test and question what is being done. Mandate 96 in the Dawn assembly raised by Aldwyn of House DeRondell who will "spread tales of glorious defence and urge all those who fight beneath our banners to become as immovable as the mountain." We send Hembeneth i Guerra, with 25 doses of liao, to urge the faithful to test their knowledge and discard anything that falls thought.
Outcome: Upheld (84-0)
Notes: The target mandate was withdrawn, and so this mandate has no effect. No liao has been spent. This does not count as a successful use of the Cardinal's power.

Judgement 118

Assembly: Highguard
Raised By: Eli of the Cenotaph
Judgement: Do not fear to act; only be shamed by inaction. We send Isaac of the Silent Tide, speaker of the Highborn National Assembly, with 75 doses of liao to urge Highborn priests to destroy the pillar in Clypion to clear the Druj miasma from Zenith.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (512-0). This represents a margin of 512.
Enacted: Highborn priests seek out the last remaining miasma pillars in Clypion and use the liao they have to destroy them and still allow the Granite Pillar to engage in campaign elsewhere. As detailed in Pieces missing everywhere.

Judgement 136

Assembly: Brass Coast
Raised By: Rocio i Fijadoz i Guerra
Judgement: Consequences are the price of ambition. We send Rocio i Fijadoz i Guerra with 50 doses of liao to urge every citizen to contribute what resources they can spare to support the creation of a new holy city at Bastion. Let out virtue echo through history for a thousand years.
Outcome: Withdrawn
Notes: As detailed in Blood will thicken.

Judgement 145

Assembly: Varushka
Raised By: Vaclav Mladenovich Kosti
Judgement: Varushka is very large, and we must acknowledge that we share it with fellow sapient beings - the orcs. We send Velko Perunovich Razoradze with 50 doses of liao to urge any Varushkan who can do so to make peaceful contact with the orcs who share our hills and forests, consider their virtue, and discover what deals might be made with them.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (323-0). This represents a margin of 323.
Enacted: Varushkan traders, merchants, and volhov will seek to make peaceful contact with any receptive orcs in Varushka, including the Thule, and make deals with them. As detailed in Daylight fading.

Judgement 146

Assembly: Varushka
Raised By: Amris Johan Merikovich
Judgement: Humans are the greatest of all beings in creation, and more than a match for inhuman entities. We send Vaclav Mladenovich Kosti with 75 doses of liao to remind every Varushkan that it is not against the doctrines of the faith to bargain with sovereigns and that the virtuous can certainly put their dark boons to virtuous use.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (238-26)
Enacted: Those in a position to do so will hunt out the dark powers of Varushka, and seek to make bargains with them. As detailed in Daylight fading.

Judgement 147

Assembly: Varushka
Raised By: Anastasiya Volkov
Judgement: All who travel to our hearth will be offered hospitality, while they are also offered council from our wise ones. We send Anastasiya Volkov with 50 doses of liao to encourage Varuhska to accept any aid from Highguard and in return offer aid to their assembly.
Outcome: Upheld with Greater Majority (282-0). This represents a margin of 282.
Enacted: The priests of the Varushkan Assembly will take the same interest in the statements and mandates of the Highborn Assembly as the Highborn Assembly has taken in theirs. As detailed in Pieces missing everywhere.

Judgement 155

Assembly: Navarr
Raised By: Enfys Larksong
Judgement: The fruits of the vallorn have the potential to be a hidden threat, even thought they are also a useful resource. Vigilance guides us, and so we send Enfys Larksong with 25 doses of liao to seek out all the places where such things thrive.
Outcome: Upheld (112-0). This represents a margin of 112.
Enacted: If this mandate is enacted by itself, it will provide the same list of forests where chaos fruit are being cultivated that the Navarr would have received. If both mandates are enacted however, then both characters receive the list, and it will also include details of farms and forests where vis-producing vallorn plants are cultivated in Casinea, Astolat, and Semmerholm. As detailed in Children in bloom. See also Judgement 112.

Judgement 162

Assembly: Pride
Raised By: Harwyn Eternal
Judgement: The virtuous inspire others to greatness. We send Ubarius of Tropaion Citadel with 75 doses of liao to urge priests to engage with the Faraden to learn their ways to discover if we might bring them to the Way.
Outcome: Upheld (316-0). This represents a margin of 316. A greater majority for this mandate was 317.
Enacted: Provides the Empire with a better understanding of the religious beliefs of the Faraden, and of any possible conflicts with the Way. As detailed in Tooth by tooth.

Evaluation

The Synod made the following judgements of excommunication, inquisition, revocation, and sanction.

Judgement 5

Assembly: General
Raised By: Silas of the Cenotaph
Judgement: Inquisition Inquisition of Morwenna Winterbuilt. The virtuous apply what they have learned; Wisdom knows all knowledge is incomplete. To investigate the self accused for Idolatry and swearing their service to a Winter eternal at the Winter Summit 384YE. To also shed light on the accusation that this action was pre-meditated and put other imperials at risk due to her actions whilst on skirmish, let the Basilisk's eyes judge you at 4:30pm Saturday this summit at the Highborn Chapel. Wisdom questions all. Inquisitor for Wisdom. Silas.
Outcome: Upheld (296-10)

Judgement 18

Assembly: General
Raised By: Silas of the Cenotaph
Judgement: Inquisition Inquisition of General Aurum, of House Castellan, of the Eastern Sky army. Test what you learn; only fools accept hearsay as truth. To investigate the actions of the General since their election and to gain further insight into their most recent connections, actions, and orders. To allow them to justify their choices. The fight against the Druj is a contentious issue between the Synod and Military Council. It is time for clarity and transparenc. Let the Basilisk's eyes judge you at 7pm Friday of the Summer Equinox 385YE (subject to Autumn's General Duties) Wisdom questions all. Inquisitor for Wisdom. Silas.
Outcome: Upheld (1370-10)

Judgement 22

Assembly: General
Raised By: Lady Laudine duLac
Judgement: As the Imperial Chaplain Consular I call Abel of Zenith Ascendant, Ambassador to the Grendel, to an inquisition on Saturday at 4:30pm in the Hub. it is my imperial duty as chaplain to hold Ambassadors accountable on matters of virtue and I seek to establish why Abel decided to against my advice and my offer to remove a heretical aura of Freedom from their person last summit why they continued to perform imperial duties and took part in rituals at the regio while under the influence of a false virtue.
Outcome: Upheld Automatically

Judgement 31

Assembly: Navarr
Raised By: Kellin Hammer's Ring
Judgement: Inquisition. I call into question the Loyalty of Brennos Brackensong, and summon him for inquisition on Friday evening at 10:30pm, in Navarr's market square. Embercast meeting tent. At the last standing of the Winter summit, Talis Ashborn claimed culpability for the ill-fated retreat from Liaven's Glen. Brennos immediate response was a sudden, violent assault. Regardless of the circumstances, an attack by a General upon a Navarr citizen, in the heart of Anvil, cannot pass without comment. I will interrogate his motivations, in the hope that Navarr's longest-serving General has not fallen to the lure of Vengeance. I invite any interested parties to attend and bear witness.
Outcome: Upheld (120-20)

Judgement 33

Assembly: Dawn
Raised By: Earl Galeas du Maurisol
Judgement: Inquisition. The actions of Tancred de Couerdefer, General of the Hounds of Glory for six years, have led to his army's destruction in winning the Spires of the Dusk from the foul pestilence that previously inhabited it. I call Tancred to inquisition to discuss the actions that led to this result and to ascertain his virtue.
Outcome: Upheld (130-0)

Judgement 34

Assembly: Courage
Raised By: Maarit Suvidottir
Judgement: Sanction:Castigation. Escalation. Having inquisited Veikko Bondforger, Cardinal of Loyalty, I am castigating him for his confessed voting for contradictory statement in the Assembly of Nine Autumn 384YE, out of lingering fears from his past. In this situation he and other members of that assembly brought the highest Synod office into disrepute causing confusion and doubt in the laity. He has spoken of ways he will address his lack of courage and answered to friends who have questioned his loyalties. Now let us see him have the courage to bring those words into action. Let us see his actions repair the bonds that have been strained and broken.
Outcome: Upheld (199-20)

Judgement 39

Assembly: General
Raised By: Cassia Apulian Silkweaver
Judgement: Sanction-Castigation I find that Sagua i Ezmara, Master of the Koboldi, has acted consistently without consideration for virtue. She has insulted the legacy of Lorenze "la Volpe" and the Proud pursuit of Glory and virtue offered to the Eastern Sky. I recommend she step down from her position immediately, and charge her to carry for one year the Hallowing of the Diplomat, so she may learn to show respect she does not afford to others. A full writeup is available on the Hub noticeboard opposite.
Outcome: Upheld (534-172)

Judgement 41

Assembly: General
Raised By: Chauntecleer Words
Judgement: Sanction-Penance. Escalation. Inquisition of Hengest Dunn on behalf of Claude Videre Auditor for Senatorial Accountability. The idea that an hour's inquisition can be captured in the space available here is laughable. A summary is available on the General Noticeboard for Citizen Posting. We did not find any credible indications of unvirtuous activity, but did see room to improve in some areas. "The currency of the Senate is integrity" - Hengest's words. Penance is to be checked in one year for improvements in: a) record keeping to ensure accurate collective memory in Senate of costs b) Find ways to use existing routes within the Empire to officially recognise the prosperous individuals of Wintermark that have bridged the gap between Senate funding and completion.
Outcome: Upheld (1259-10)

Judgement 47

Assembly: General
Raised By: Lenarius Ankarien
Judgement: Sanction-Vindication. During the Autumn Equinox of 384YE Alfmund Fordwinsson called Chiara i Zayden i Riqueza to Inquisition and found them to be "driven, beneficent, and inspiring - a true dedicant of ambition." Of Chiara he said "They are motivated to expand, not just through conquest but also through demonstrating that the Empire is a burning beacon of virtue, to draw others to join our great civilisation. However they are also grounded - aware of their own faults as much as their strengths, and that it is by working together than we uplift the Empire's principles for the world to see. There is no reason that Senator Chiara would not make an excellent Throne." Unfortunately, Alfmund no longer has a congregation and so I raise this judgement so that Chiara's virtue does not go unwitnessed.
Outcome: Upheld (1390-36)

Judgement 48

Assembly: General
Raised By: Lenarius Ankarien
Judgement: Inquisition. The Ambition Assembly has long taken an interest in those who would declare their Ambition to be Empress. I call Claude Videre to Inquisition, to discuss their understanding of the Virtues and their suitability as a Throne candidate. Inquisition to be held at the Tent of the First Spark Carta in the League Camp, at 11:30 on Sunday Morning of this summit. In the Urizen tradition this is an open inquisition. Priests of any nation and virtue are welcome and encouraged to bring their questions should they wish to put them to the Candidate.
Outcome: Upheld (1203-0)

Judgement 49

Assembly: Freeborn
Raised By: Rhaego i Zemress
Judgement: Sanction - Vindication. Escalation. (Pertaining to Judgement 168 - raised Autumn Equinox 384YE). (Inquisition conducted on Adón i Martán i Erigo, Brass Coast Winter Solstice 384YE) Adón is a shrewd, sharp tongued and intransigent individual and is eye-wateringly candid even by Freeborn standards. None of this makes him unvirtuous, I am delighted by his pragmatic and no-nonsense approach on politics and economics within the Brass Coast. He has unequivocally supported the Coast with his fair minded distribution of wealth and has sought no recognition for this. Quote: "Everything can have a price, yet not everything is an opportunity for profit." Let these words resonate with all Freeborn. I fully endorse his ambitions for senatorship, Prosperity Provides!
Outcome: Upheld (122-10)

Judgement 50

Assembly: Prosperity
Raised By: Rhaego i Zemress
Judgement: Sanction-Vindication. Escalation. (Pertaining to Judgement 184 - raisedf Autumn Equinox 384YE)(Inquisition conducted on Bartimeus of Zenith Ascendant, Urizen Winter Solstice 384YE) After meditating carefully on the account given by Bartimaeus and having consulted many of his comrades and former protégés, he exhibits the following signs of exemplarhood. Pilgrimage: emigrated from Highguard to Urizen and conducted virtuous pilgrimage to Anvil, Bastion, and Timoj. Salvation: Worked in the conversion of countless Sand Fisher orcs to the Way. Empowering new converted dedicants with the faith. Benevolence: All who speak of Bartimaeus speak of his generous and honest character. He has mentored and lifted up many enterprising people who all attribute their success to him. He stands out as a teacher amongst all else. He empowers others by giving them the tools they need to create their own prosperity. We extend our full spiritual support to him. Prosperity provides!
Outcome: Upheld (253-38); a Greater Majority for his judgement was 259

Judgement 52

Assembly: Wintermark
Raised By: Aethelric the Grounded
Judgement: I call Cormac Dunn to Inquisition to answer accusations of a lack of Vigilance in one of his recent dealings.
Outcome: Upheld (101-0)

Judgement 61

Assembly: Wisdom
Raised By: Clytemnestra
Judgement: Revocation. Revocation of the Cardinal of Wisdom Hembeneth i Guerra. This cardinal will not swear to use the Eyes of Wisdom, we will revoke her and elect one who will. The Assembly will not allow the loss of this unique power.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (360-97)

Judgement 70

Assembly: Prosperity
Raised By: Cesare Enzo di Trivento
Judgement: Sanction-Vindication. Escalation. Sofia i del Toro i Riqueza strives in her many acts of benevolence to emulate the Little Mother.She has taught the value and practice of prosperity to every sould she has brought home to the Empire, away from the chains that bound them. She is not yet ready to bear the weight of responsibility of being a living exemplar, but I advise the prosperity assembly to watch her carefully in the years to come. I find virtue in her actions and believe that they should be more widely known. I am submitting an additional report to the Gatekeeper's council for consideration, see Cesare if you want a copy.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (278-20)

Judgement 72

Assembly: Courage
Raised By: Maarit Suvidottir
Judgement: Inquisition. I call Darien Numbers, Cardinal of Prosperity, for Inquisition with regards his voting of Autumn 384 in the Assembly of Nine. To occur at 10amSaturday at House de Gauvain in Dawn by agreement with all parties concerned.
Outcome: Upheld (68-0)

Judgement 78

Assembly: General
Raised By: Alfredo Barossa di Tassato
Judgement: Inquisition. Throne Candidates must be held to the highest possible levels of Virtue, and of scrutiny. Therefore I, Alfredo Barossa de Tassato Regario, Bishop of Loyalty, call Sir Claude Vyse Videre to inquisition at a time and location to be agreed but before 11pm Saturday Spring Equinox YE385.
Outcome: Upheld (525-67)

Judgement 80

Assembly: Vigilance
Raised By: Telyn Stormtree
Judgement: Revocation We hold our Champions of Virtue to the highest of standards. The Champion of Vigilance, Ravadi Founder's Dance, returned from The Barrens bearing an aura of Peace. What does it mean that our Champion's actions generated the aura of a false virtue? I call upon the Vigilance assembly to consider whether to revoke Ravadi's position as the Champion of Vigilance.
Outcome: Not Upheld (10-169)

Judgement 88

Assembly: Vigilance
Raised By: Lochias
Judgement: Sanction-Vindication. Escalation. (This is an escalation of Winter Solstice J92) The threat to shut down a spy network in Grendel lands would lack vigilance if it were followed through. However, as the spymaster has not carried out that threat, no penance is due. On the other complaints against his management, I am satisfied that the failure lies not with the virtue of the incumbent, but with the way the position was constructed by the Senate, and with the contradictory "advice" given to him by the civil service at different times.
Outcome: Upheld (132-57)

Judgement 101

Assembly: Courage
Raised By: Maarit Suvidottir
Judgement: Sanction-Penance. Escalation. I have inquisited Darian Numbers of Dawn, Cardinal of Prosperity, with regards his voting for seemingly contradictory statements in the Assembly of Nine, Autumn 384. He has justified his voting to me, that he saw virtue in both, judgements celebrating the hard work that had to be done but paying a price perhaps too high. He admitted in hindsight he lapsed in Vigilance what the consequences of how his actions may be perceived and acknowledged the doubt and confusion this caused in the laity. His penance is facing this truth and taking steps to think more on the perception of his words in upcoming Ao9 voting.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (264-10)

Judgement 110

Assembly: General
Raised By: Heilyn Bronwen's Rest
Judgement: Sanction - Penance. Escalation. Ezekiel Adina's Charge demonstrates clear Loyalty, Prosperity, and Wisdom. There are also areas in which he could grow, and after discussing with him, he has agreed to the following penance as a challenge to improve. 1) to take an interest in the Prosperity of the League and Holberg in particular as this is the source of his income. 2) to not hold back on pursuing his own prosperity.
Outcome: Upheld (1062-30)

Judgement 115

Assembly: Loyalty
Raised By: Valentina von Temeschwar
Judgement: Inquisition. The position of Chair of the Wolf was requested and campaigned for by Elsha Bertolf of Temeschwar. Citizens of the League showed her their Loyalty and put her in that role. She then failed to use her awarded power on the Sunday of the Winter Summit 384YE. I call her to answer for her disloyalty at the camp of the Crimson Reapers at 13:30 on Sunday.
Outcome: Upheld (180-30)

Judgement 125

Assembly: The Way
Raised By: Syn Truth-Walker Returned
Judgement: Sanction-Penance (As inquisitor of the Way) Following the inquisition of Ematius Ankarien in relation to the murder of Raziel during a Winter plenipotentiary, I find Ematius' actions to have been careless in relation to the murder however virtuous in regards to the maintaining of the rules of the parley. In my opinion his penance should include the casting of a Freezing Brand of Irremais, worded (with mutual agreement) by Raziel's family and Ematius.
Outcome: Upheld (54-10)

Judgement 129

Assembly: Wintermark
Raised By: Aethelric the Grounded
Judgement: Sanction-Vindication.Escalation. Cormac Dun is vindicated. Although his actions were contentious his vigilance - and virtue in general - cannot be faulted.
Outcome: Upheld (135-13)

Judgement 131

Assembly: Navarr
Raised By: Kellin Hammer's Ring
Judgement: Sanction-Vindication. Although he was at death's door, Brennos Brackensong came willingly to inquisition. We spoke at length about his time as a general, his priorities while in the role, and his approach to Loyalty. We also spoke of the events of the Winter summit. Throughout, he proves himself Loyal - and utterly virtuous overall. I am satisfied in full vindication. His only words on the matter were simple: "no regrets."
Outcome: Upheld (232-20)

Judgement 141

Assembly: General
Raised By: Silas of the Cenotaph
Judgement: Sanction-Condemnation. Escalation. I find Morwena guilty of Idolatry and request the magistrates immediate assistance in proceeding to trial. This inquisition has highlighted what happens when we accept hearsay as fact. I encourage the citizens of the Empire to practice Wisdom and interrogate received knowledge. Wisdom questions all. Silas Inquisitor for Wisdom.
Outcome: Upheld (446-10)

Judgement 148

Assembly: Dawn
Raised By: Earl Galeas du Maurisol
Judgement: Sanction-Vindication. Escalation. The sacrifice of Tancred de Coeurdefer and the Hounds of Glory goes beyond numbers and reports. The Loyalty of Tancred to the Hounds and the Hounds to Tancred is beyond question. His actions and orders have led to the salvation of a populace from fear, an inspiration that crosses borders, and a legacy that will be remembered eternally. We also remember the names and stories of those who fell with no one else to remember them: Arya Hunter, Guiflor Florist, Anelisse Lyricist, Morgan Shield, Blase Striker, Astor Painter, Bronte Truffler, and Angeline, Agraraint, and Ywaine of Drycastle
Outcome: Upheld (145-0)

Judgement 157

Assembly: Loyalty
Raised By: Sabella of the Silent Tide
Judgement: Inquisition. I call Finna i Fijadoz i Guerra to be the subject of inquisition, for their conduct in relation to the Grendel negotiations, to take place on the Saturday of the Summer Summit at 4pm in the Highguard Chapel.
Outcome: Upheld (278-0)

Judgement 159

Assembly: Urizen
Raised By: Athenus, House of the Wanderer
Judgement: Challenge. The Towers of the Fall lie ruined, the current title holder does not have the means to repair it. The current title holder is Elyssian of Endsmeet. I propose the title is given to Sabina of Ankarien Spire who has the means and Ambition to bring it back into order as part of the Profferred Hand network.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (286-10)
Notes: This judgement would normally trigger an election for the title at the next summit but as the titles is inactive it will only trigger an election if construction on the Tower is completed. The judgement of challenge does not allow the raising priest to determine who should gain the title, only that an election should take place.

Judgement 160

Assembly: Wintermark
Raised By: Saavi Heroes' Champion
Judgement: Inquisition. The general of the Fist of the Mountains led a skirmish against the Jotun and heralds of the eternal Hayaak. The fighting was fierce and many Jotun and heralds fell and were executed by the Navarri. The people of Wintermark heard, and we concerned. The Crows wish to call Kindra Surefoot for Inquisition at 4pm on Saturday at the Summer Solstice so that actions can be explained and their virtue understood at Dunhearth Awning.
Outcome: Upheld (179-0)

Judgement 173

Assembly: Prosperity
Raised By: Rhaego i Zemress
Judgement: Inquisition. I call Tisserande Griffinsbain of House Griffinsbain to give account of their acquisition of the only Imperial runeforge through public auction. I invite the Basilisk of the Bourse to assist if willing and able. Time: 9pm Friday, Summer Solstice 385. Location: Academy. Prosperity provides!
Outcome: Upheld (155-0)

Judgement 174

Assembly: General
Raised By: Galene Netherwatch
Judgement: Inquisition I call Watt Lambrook to Inquisition at 9 o'clock Friday at the Summer Solstice about his action at the Whisper Gallery meeting.
Outcome: Upheld Automatically.

Recognition

The following judgements of recognition were presented during the Spring Equinox.

Judgement 3

Assembly: General
Raised By: Tribune; original recognition from Friar John
Judgement: The General Assembly recognises the Speaker for the Dead as an Exemplar of Pride with the following signs: Legacy: Among the slaves of Marricossa they faithfully recited the names and deeds of the dead. This litany has now become their legacy as a yearly celebration. Benevolence: The Speaker's life stood in opposition to the evils of slavery, and through them we can all be raised in virtue. Inspiration: The Speaker emboldened those without a voice to speak, to see virtue where they could, and take pride in their shared struggle, which eventually led them to freedom. Salvation: When missionaries came to Marricossa the virtue of Pride was seen in the Speaker's story, and through them people have found the Way and salvation.
Outcome: Upheld (1439-265)
Notes: The Speaker for the Dead has been added to the lists of known exemplars

Appointment

At the Summit, the following appointments were proposed by the Assemblies of the Synod. You can find the names of citizens who currently hold Imperial titles in the Synod here.

Judgement 1

Assembly: Ambition
Raised By: Tribune
Judgement: Appointment of Cardinal
Outcome: Upheld. Viviane de Coeurdefer received 168 votes. Killian Mortére received 12 votes.

Judgement 2

Assembly: Vigilance
Raised By: Tribune
Judgement: Appointment of Cardinal
Outcome: Upheld Gaelen Embercast received 100 votes; Bryce Tanner received 30 votes

Judgement 16

Assembly: Pride
Raised By: Tribune
Judgement: Appointment of Virtue Inquisitor
Outcome: Upheld. Olyvar of Esther's Sanctum received 184 votes; Genoveva Barossa di Tassato received 104 votes.

Judgement 21

Assembly: Nine
Raised By: Tribune
Judgement: Appointment of High Bard
Outcome: Upheld Protectorate Rile received 6 votes; Fedelmidd Sydanjaa's Heart Floer received 1 vote; Sofonisba Amilcara di Sarvos, Liege Ciagnan Tamerlaine, Luyanna Songbird, Domingo Martim di Tassato, Eira Larksong, Trindulo de Cantare, Lirielen Starsong, Flambette i Riqueza, Othniel of Balthazar's Vineyard, Fanny Richards of Upwold, and Fion Embercast all received 0 votes.

Judgement 35

Assembly: Dawn
Raised By: Tribune
Judgement: Appointment of Voice of the Twin Roses
Outcome: Upheld. Earl Ailsa Tamerlaine received 29 votes. Rowan Fletcher received 10 votes.

Judgement 36

Assembly: Loyalty
Raised By: Tribune
Judgement: Appointment of Virtue Inquisitor
Outcome: Upheld. Earl Galeas du Maurisol received 71 votes.

Judgement 55

Assembly: Prosperity
Raised By: Tribune
Judgement: Appointment of Champion of Prosperity
Outcome: Upheld. Hugh Farrier received 168 votes. Wildfyre of Balthasar's Vineyard received 11 votes.

Judgement 63

Assembly: Highborn
Raised By: Tribune
Judgement: Appointment of Lepidean Librarian
Outcome: Upheld. Jared of the Suns of Couros received 363 votes. Hazelelponi of the Shattered Tower received 182 votes.

Judgement 65

Assembly: Courage
Raised By: Tribune
Judgement: Appointment of Guardian of Britta's Memorial
Outcome: Upheld. Neala Blackhawk received 78 votes. Rhubarb Ironwood received 43 votes.

Judgement 93

Assembly: Nine
Raised By: Tribune
Judgement: Appointment of Auditor of Senatorial Accountability
Outcome: Upheld. Pickers Blackleaf received 5 votes. Ira of Highguard received 2 votes.

Judgement 99

Assembly: Nine
Raised By: Tribune
Judgement: Appointment of Seer of the Gateway
Outcome: Upheld. Alcuin received 5 votes

Judgement 119

Assembly: Wisdom
Raised By: Tribune
Judgement: Appointment of Cardinal
Outcome: Upheld. Aspar received 152 votes; Hembeneth received 54 votes; Lucretius received 20 votes.

Rewarding

The following judgements of rewarding were proposed during the Spring Equinox.

Judgement 6

Assembly: General
Raised By: Vossk
Judgement: Rewarding of Bartimaeous with 30T from the Virtue Fund for recovery of Glistering, the Artefact Pilgrims Shield of Prosperity. Bartimaeus has located the shield in the hands of the Grendel at his own expense and has negotiated a deal to exchange the shield for 15 wains of weirwood. This needs to be done promptly before the likely war with the Grendel. Bartimaeus has pledged his own resources to this but needs assistance in this virtuous mission.
Outcome: Upheld (849-133); Margin 716

Judgement 8

Assembly: General
Raised By: Finna i Fijadoz i Guerra
Judgement: As high exorcist I have the right to withdraw 7 Thrones from the virtue fund to help equip the Empire against spiritual and unvirtuous forces. With this judgement I request those funds, and give a voice to those who lack one. A single dose of liao can save a soul if it is in the hands of the right person. Liao is wasted sat in pockets, pouches, and chests when it could be working to protect citizens of the Empire. In this vain it is unvirtuous to stockpile liao in your houses, chapters, steadings, and families - stop helping our enemies with your selfish greed. Redistribute your liao to people who can use it, and hope that one day they will use it to save your soul.
Outcome: Upheld automatically

Judgement 10

Assembly: General
Raised By: Viviane de Coeurdefer
Judgement: The Hounds of Glory are dead, and their name will live forever. Give me the Lepidean Liao. I commit to consecrate the Towers of Dusk eternally to virtue in their names; a blazon shining through the night. The Three Soldiers stand in Morrow's gate, and the Druj flee them. Let us do the same in their Towers, and cleanse the Druj's power in the heart of their halls: the last place the Hounds stood. Let their banner fly in Ambition and in Virtue forever. Where they have sown fear we will make flowers grow. Give me the seeds.
Outcome: Upheld (1285-260); Margin 1025

Judgement 11

Assembly: General
Raised By: Astrid Rezia di Tassato
Judgement: This is the final push! The Cathedral of Pride cruelly destroyed by Faraden vengeance cultists is close to being rebuilt. I ask for 20T for the last few materials to restore it to its rightful place as a Beacon of Pride for the League and the Empire.
Outcome: Upheld (1204-427); Margin 777

Judgement 24

Assembly: General
Raised By: Lady Laudine duLac
Judgement: As the Imperial Chaplain Consular I withdraw the 5 Thrones stipend to aid the Ambassadors in their virtuous work.
Outcome: Automatically upheld

Judgement 25

Assembly: General
Raised By: Tobias Field
Judgement: I ask for 20 Thrones to reward Robert Cutler for this work organising and procuring 100 liao to liberate the souls of 36 tortured souls back into the Labyrinth on the battle in Dawnguard at the Winter Solstice, 384YE.
Outcome: Not upheld (468-576)

Judgement 29

Assembly: General
Raised By: Corey Brackensong
Judgement: To reward Halwynn Splitroot a dose of True Liao for the purpose of consecrating the tomb of Geralt Brackensong, Exemplar of Pride. The Gatekeepers interviewed him and found him to be virtuous, sadly we did not have sufficient doses to award him one yet.
Outcome: Not upheld (519-556)

Judgement 64

Assembly: General
Raised By: Creighton Blackwater
Judgement: The exemplar Major Joshua Benson is having his grave orchard transformed with true liao into an inspirational tomb. We reward Brother Martin Orchard with 15 Thrones to purchase white granite so that Benson the Bellringer will have the memorial he deserves.
Outcome: Upheld (701-294); margin 407

Judgement 81

Assembly: General
Raised By: Pontus Figures
Judgement: Remodelling Bastion with a Grand Inspiration of the Way will be the work of ages and a legacy of our Empire. The sizeable resource investment required (1000 wains of white granite) means a collective effort will be required. We propose that the virtue fund is utilised to provide some of this and bring the project to a swifter completion. The project is not yet commissioned, but for something of this scale and obvious virtue Wisdom dictates we start preparing now.
Outcome: Upheld (740-369); margin 371

Judgement 91

Assembly: General
Raised By: Luciana Valesi di Sarvos
Judgement: I request 7 Thrones to reward Estella Lucati of the First Spark Carta for their work in helping newcomers to Anvil find their virtuous path. Funds will buy more resources to help newcomers follow their virtue.
Outcome: Upheld (891-166); margin 725

Judgement 100

Assembly: General
Raised By: Annabelle Boughgarden
Judgement: Bertrand Gardener has shown exemplary Loyalty, Ambition, and sheer determination in bolstering the military strength of the Empire in the face of the Druj through single-handedly organising the casting of rituals that have increased our might by the thousands. We commend him for his actions and charge him: do it again. We are seeking 25 Thrones!
Outcome: Not upheld (236-368)

Judgement 127

Assembly: General
Raised By: Irada von Temeschwar
Judgement: I, Irada von Temeschwar, Gatekeeper of Vigilance, on behalf of the Gatekeepers council, and after interview, seek to reward Claude Vider a dose of True Liao to exorcise the Eater of Love to protect all the souls of humankind (the Eater of Love haunts the Labyrinth and devours souls)
Outcome: Upheld (1075-106); margin 969

Judgement 179

Assembly: General
Raised By: Alcuin, Seer of the Gateway
Judgement: 2T to reimburse Alcuin for procuring the testimony of a past-life visionary.
Outcome: Upheld automatically

Alternative Mandates

Prior to the summit, the following alternative mandates were proposed by members of the Synod.

Member	Link to mandate	Notes
Alvaro i Verena i Guerra	Pieces missing everywhere
Sofonisba Amilcara di Sarvos	Pieces missing everywhere
Astrid Rezia Fjellrevening di Tassato	Pieces missing everywhere
Aneira Exiles End	Pieces missing everywhere
Fintan Nighthaven	Pieces missing everywhere
Tarquinius Ankarien	Pieces missing everywhere
Anastasiya Volkov	Pieces missing everywhere
Aspar of Urizen	Blood will thicken
Kaspar Yakovitch von Holberg	The troubled words
Erasmo di Tassato	The troubled words
Corey Wayfarer	A murder of one
Nathair Autumngale	A murder of one
Mael Donjeon	You do it to yourself
Exarch Luke	Possibility days	A use of Partner of Greatness
Konstantin Rabovich Bolotnikov	Daylight fading
Eli of the Cenotaph	Shallow days
Jared	Daylight fading	A use of Partner of Greatness

The Virtue Fund

The following represents the Virtue Fund of the Synod:

Starting Value	20 Thrones, 1 Crown, 7 Rings
Rewarding	7 Thrones	Rewarding to Finna i Fijadoz i Guerra following Judgement 8 being automatically upheld.
Rewarding	5 Thrones	Rewarding to Lady Laudine duLac following Judgement 24 being automatically upheld.
Income	10 Rings	Donation by Tom Appleseed.
Rewarding	30 Thrones⁽¹⁾	Rewarding to Bartimaeus following Judgement 6 being upheld.
Income	50 Thrones	The price paid in the Bourse Auction for the dose of True Liao.
Rewarding	20 Thrones	Rewarding to Astrid Fjellrevening Rezia di Tassato following Judgement 11 being upheld.
Rewarding	7 Thrones	Rewarding to Luciana Valesi di Sarvos following Judgement 91 being upheld.
Rewarding	15 Thrones	Rewarding to Creighton Blackwater following Judgement 64 being upheld.
Rewarding	6 Thrones	Rewarding to Pontus Figures following Judgement 81 being upheld.
Rewarding	2 Thrones	Rewarding to Alcuin Shatterspire following Judgement 179 being automatically upheld.
Income	3 Thrones	Donation by Yevgeni.
Income	1 Crown	Donation by Aspar.
Income	1 Crown, 15 Rings	Donation by the Secretary General of the Civil Service, representing the sum of coin offered by citizens for various Synod pamphlets.
Income	1 Crown, 10 Rings	Donation by the Secretary General of the Civil Service from the sale of writing implements.
Closing Value	3 Thrones, 3 Crowns, 15 Rings

Due to an error, the full amount was disbursed instead of the 8 Thrones, 1 Crown and 17 Rings remaining in the Virtue Fund at the point Judgement 6 closed. This error was only picked up later and the Virtue Fund was not placed into debit, but was instead reduced to nil.

Doses of True Liao

Five doses of True Liao were disbursed this summit:

One dose in connection to the Lepidean University to Viviane de Coeurdefer via Judgement 10
One dose to Tancred de Coeurdefer by purchase in the Public Auction
One dose to Zadkiel de Coeurdefer by decision of the Gatekeepers
One dose to Friar John of the Mourn by decision of the Gatekeepers
One dose to Jonah Yakovitch von Holberg by decision of the Gatekeepers