Mistress of Ceremonies
Overview
The Mistress of Ceremonies is a League title created by the senate following a motion by Kaspar Yakovich von Holberg in his position as Senator for Holberg during the Summer Solstice 386YE. The announcement to construct the society garden was made by Lucrezia Corvinascura, as Chair of the Wolf, in Spring 387YE.
During the Autumn Equinox 387YE, the Senate voted to amend the title to give it the powers and responsibilities of the, now-defunct, Mistress of Festivities title.
Responsibilities
The Mistress of Ceremonies is responsible for coordinating the guilds and groups of the League to ensure cohesive participation in the pageantry of the nation's festivals and any other celebrations or ceremonies that require a response from the nation as a whole. The Mistress is also responsible for protecting the society garden of the Wanderer's Entertainment Society. If the society garden, those working it, or those enjoying the festivities, were to be threatened, then it would be the responsibility of the Mistress to deal with those threats.
Powers
Seasonal Income
The Mistress of Ceremonies receives a total of one throne, two crowns, and sixteen rings each season.
Appointment
The Mistress of Ceremonies is a national position which is appointed by judgement of the League assembly.
The Mistress is appointed during the Autumn Equinox each year. They can be revoked by the General Assembly, the League Assembly, and the Assembly of the Nine.
| Summit | Elected | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Equinox 387YE | Lana Valentina de Holberg | 246 Votes |
| Autumn Equinox 386YE | Lana Valentina de Holberg | 174 Votes |
Recent Elections
This title is currently held by Lana Valentina de Holberg; it will be reelected at Autumn Equinox 388YE. The table to the right shows the citizens who have been elected to hold this title in the years since Empress Britta died.
Wanderer’s Entertainment Society
The Wanderer’s Entertainment Society can be found to the south of Temeschwar proper, just outside the city walls and bordering the Blood Red Road. It’s a curious mix of permanent structures and gardens, alongside an ever-changing procession of carts, tents, and caravans.
The main buildings are constructed in traditional Temeschwari style out of sturdy marble blocks that some wits suggest could withstand a war rhino charge. Inside is a world of opulence and class; fine upholstery, drapery and fabrics cover the solid construction with a decadent softness in burgundy. The symbol of the Wanderer can be found everywhere - never obvious, but always present. Subtle tentacle motifs creep across the solidly built furniture and spill onto the stained glass windows.
The purpose of the Society is to be the first port of call for both patrons looking for entertainment and entertainers looking for patrons. Inside, there are rooms for consultation offices where customers can meet with staff, spaces for performers to practice, and several large halls that can be hired for private parties. Outside, travelling troupes have space to tether their oxen and set up their own stages where they can tout for business. A special paddock is set aside for the Majesty Wagon of Estella the Wandering Wayfinder, a travelling Pride congregation that puts on virtuous performances to inspire.
The Wanderer’s Entertainment Society was funded by The Socialite Network, the League’s foremost cicisbeo union, and built by Red Raven Holdings, the premier building society in the Empire.