Auction of the Seats - Revision history

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Synod" to "[[Synod"

2026-01-15T12:31:54Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Synod" to "[[Synod"

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	==Removal==		==Removal==
	The Bourse is explicitly protected from interference from the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] in the [[Imperial Constitution]]. Because of this, it is not possible to revoke a Bourse seat holder to remove them from their position. They serve until the title is reelected or until they die or step down.		The Bourse is explicitly protected from interference from the [[Synod]] in the [[Imperial Constitution]]. Because of this, it is not possible to revoke a Bourse seat holder to remove them from their position. They serve until the title is reelected or until they die or step down.

	If a Bourse seat holder dies, is excommunicated, or the seat is overrun by barbarians or abrogated by Senate, then the title holder receives back any money they paid for the seat - in proportion to the number of seasons of production remaining. If there are two seasons production left, they get half their money back. The seat is auctioned off again - and the refund is paid to the seat holder or their estate ''after'' the auction is concluded. Any shortfall is taken from the Imperial treasury, any excess is added to it. Bourse seat holders are well-advised to leave a clear will so that Agent of the Bourse can swiftly and correctly identify who these funds should be paid to.		If a Bourse seat holder dies, is excommunicated, or the seat is overrun by barbarians or abrogated by Senate, then the title holder receives back any money they paid for the seat - in proportion to the number of seasons of production remaining. If there are two seasons production left, they get half their money back. The seat is auctioned off again - and the refund is paid to the seat holder or their estate ''after'' the auction is concluded. Any shortfall is taken from the Imperial treasury, any excess is added to it. Bourse seat holders are well-advised to leave a clear will so that Agent of the Bourse can swiftly and correctly identify who these funds should be paid to.

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Senate" to "[[Senate"

2026-01-15T12:27:02Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Senate" to "[[Senate"

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	===Citizens' Voice===		===Citizens' Voice===
	The [[Citizens' Voice]] is elected to serve for a single season each summit. The Citizens' Voice is able to propose a single [[Senate motion\|motion]] to the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] without the need for a second. The titles are open to any Imperial citizen and elected by auction to the highest bidder.		The [[Citizens' Voice]] is elected to serve for a single season each summit. The Citizens' Voice is able to propose a single [[Senate motion\|motion]] to the [[Senate]] without the need for a second. The titles are open to any Imperial citizen and elected by auction to the highest bidder.

	===The Legacy===		===The Legacy===
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	===The Master of The Imperial Mint===		===The Master of The Imperial Mint===
	The [[Master of the Imperial Mint]] is a Bourse Seat open to League citizens and elected by auction to the highest bidder. The Master does not receive an income of Bourse resources, but is privy to privileged information about the Imperial economy and has powers to speak and address the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]].		The [[Master of the Imperial Mint]] is a Bourse Seat open to League citizens and elected by auction to the highest bidder. The Master does not receive an income of Bourse resources, but is privy to privileged information about the Imperial economy and has powers to speak and address the [[Senate]].

	===The Red-Eyed Reaper===		===The Red-Eyed Reaper===

Twiggy at 16:25, 12 August 2025

2025-08-12T16:25:33Z

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	For the majority of Imperial Bourse seats that produce large amounts of mithril, white granite, weirwood or ilium, the most recent season's production can be immediately claimed from the Agent of the Bourse by the winning candidate, if they are present. Any production that is not claimed is added to their inventory. Subsequent production in later seasons is added to the title holder's inventory before each summit until the last one. The title holder does not receive any production on the run-up to the summit where the title is due to be re-elected - that is reserved for whoever wins the auction for the title at the summit.		For the majority of Imperial Bourse seats that produce large amounts of mithril, white granite, weirwood or ilium, the most recent season's production can be immediately claimed from the Agent of the Bourse by the winning candidate, if they are present. Any production that is not claimed is added to their inventory. Subsequent production in later seasons is added to the title holder's inventory before each summit until the last one. The title holder does not receive any production on the run-up to the summit where the title is due to be re-elected - that is reserved for whoever wins the auction for the title at the summit.

	For other titles that do not produce large amounts of mithril, white granite, weirwood or ilium, the winning candidate receives whatever production or access to a ~~minstry~~ the title provides in the following downtime, until the title is elected again.		For other titles that do not produce large amounts of mithril, white granite, weirwood or ilium, the winning candidate receives whatever production or access to a ministry the title provides in the following downtime, until the title is elected again.

	==Removal==		==Removal==

Twiggy at 21:54, 10 July 2025

2025-07-10T21:54:47Z

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	==Production==		==Production==
	For the majority of Imperial Bourse seats that produce large amounts of mithril, white granite, weirwood or ilium, the most recent season's production can be immediately claimed from the Agent of the Bourse by the winning candidate, if they are present. Any production that is not claimed is added to their inventory. Subsequent production in later seasons is added to to the title holder's inventory before each summit until the last one. The title holder does not receive any production on the run-up to the summit where the title is due to be re-elected - that is reserved for whoever wins the auction for the title at the summit.		For the majority of Imperial Bourse seats that produce large amounts of mithril, white granite, weirwood or ilium, the most recent season's production can be immediately claimed from the Agent of the Bourse by the winning candidate, if they are present. Any production that is not claimed is added to their inventory. Subsequent production in later seasons is added to the title holder's inventory before each summit until the last one. The title holder does not receive any production on the run-up to the summit where the title is due to be re-elected - that is reserved for whoever wins the auction for the title at the summit.

	For other titles that do not produce large amounts of mithril, white granite, weirwood or ilium, the winning candidate receives whatever production or access to a minstry the title provides in the following downtime, until the title is elected again.		For other titles that do not produce large amounts of mithril, white granite, weirwood or ilium, the winning candidate receives whatever production or access to a minstry the title provides in the following downtime, until the title is elected again.

AmyMason: /* Removal */

2025-05-22T11:09:42Z

Removal

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	The Bourse is explicitly protected from interference from the [[Imperial Synod]] in the [[Imperial Constitution]]. Because of this, it is not possible to revoke a Bourse seat holder to remove them from their position. They serve until the title is reelected or until they die or step down.		The Bourse is explicitly protected from interference from the [[Imperial Synod]] in the [[Imperial Constitution]]. Because of this, it is not possible to revoke a Bourse seat holder to remove them from their position. They serve until the title is reelected or until they die or step down.

	If a Bourse seat holder dies, is excommunicated, or the seat is overrun by barbarians, then the title holder receives back any money they paid for the seat - in proportion to the number of seasons of production remaining. If there are two seasons production left, they get half their money back. The seat is auctioned off again - and the refund is paid to the seat holder or their estate ''after'' the auction is concluded. Any shortfall is taken from the Imperial treasury, any excess is added to it. Bourse seat holders are well-advised to leave a clear will so that Agent of the Bourse can swiftly and correctly identify who these funds should be paid to.		If a Bourse seat holder dies, is excommunicated, or the seat is overrun by barbarians or abrogated by Senate, then the title holder receives back any money they paid for the seat - in proportion to the number of seasons of production remaining. If there are two seasons production left, they get half their money back. The seat is auctioned off again - and the refund is paid to the seat holder or their estate ''after'' the auction is concluded. Any shortfall is taken from the Imperial treasury, any excess is added to it. Bourse seat holders are well-advised to leave a clear will so that Agent of the Bourse can swiftly and correctly identify who these funds should be paid to.

	There is no refund payable if a title is resigned.		There is no refund payable if a title is resigned.

Hailmur: /* Additional Titles */

2024-05-24T21:42:38Z

Additional Titles

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	==Additional Titles==		==Additional Titles==
	There are ~~two~~ national League positions that are elected via Auction of the Seats rather than Tally of the Votes. These seats are auctioned just like any Imperial title, but only League citizens may bid on them. In theory it ~~would be~~ possible for the Imperial Senate to create new national League titles elected via auction rather than by votes cast by business owners ~~- in practice they have not chosen~~ to ~~do so in recent times~~.		There are four national League positions that are elected via Auction of the Seats rather than Tally of the Votes. These seats are auctioned just like any Imperial title, but only League citizens may bid on them. In theory it is possible for the Imperial Senate to create new national League titles elected via auction rather than by votes cast by business owners, but such titles are often subject to extended [[scrutiny]].

	In addition there are two identical [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave]] titles, ~~and~~ the [[Arbiter of the Rogue Declaration]] title, which are also auctioned. These unusual titles are re-elected each season.		In addition, there are two identical [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave]] titles, the [[Arbiter of the Rogue Declaration]] title, and the [[Citizens' Voice]] title which are also auctioned. These unusual titles are re-elected each season.

			===Arbiter of the Rogue Declaration===
			The [[Arbiter of the Rogue Declaration]] is elected to serve for a single season each summit. The Arbiter is able to raise a single [[Declaration]] to the Conclave during the Saturday session. The title is open to any Imperial citizen and is auctioned in only [[Game_items#Mana_Crystals\|mana crystals]].

			===Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave===
			There are two identical titles, each [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave]] is elected to serve for a single season each summit. Each Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave is able to announce the construction of a single [[sinecure]], [[ministry]], or [[great work]] in the Senate. The titles are open to any Imperial citizen and elected by auction to the highest bidder.

			===Citizens' Voice===
			The [[Citizens' Voice]] is elected to serve for a single season each summit. The Citizens' Voice is able to propose a single [[Senate motion\|motion]] to the [[Imperial Senate]] without the need for a second. The titles are open to any Imperial citizen and elected by auction to the highest bidder.

			===The Legacy===
			The [[Legacy]] provides 22 wains of mithril each season. It is open to League citizens and elected by auction to the highest bidder.

	===The Master of The Imperial Mint===		===The Master of The Imperial Mint===
	The [[Master of the Imperial Mint]] is a Bourse Seat open to League citizens and elected by auction to the highest bidder. The Master does not receive an income of Bourse resources, but is privy to privileged information about the Imperial economy and has powers to speak and address the [[Imperial Senate]].		The [[Master of the Imperial Mint]] is a Bourse Seat open to League citizens and elected by auction to the highest bidder. The Master does not receive an income of Bourse resources, but is privy to privileged information about the Imperial economy and has powers to speak and address the [[Imperial Senate]].

			===The Red-Eyed Reaper===
			The [[Flaxen Pillars]] provides 22 wains of weirwood to the Red-Eyed Reaper each season. It is open to League citizens and elected by auction to the highest bidder.

	===The Regario Dossier===		===The Regario Dossier===
	The [[Regario Dossier]] provides 4 rings of ilium each season, along with an annual report describing the activities of foreign powers. It is open to League citizens and elected by auction to the highest bidder.		The [[Regario Dossier]] provides 4 rings of ilium each season, along with an annual report describing the activities of foreign powers. It is open to League citizens and elected by auction to the highest bidder.

	~~===Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave===~~
	There are two identical titles, each [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave]] is elected to serve for a single season each summit. The titles are open to any Imperial citizen and elected by auction to the highest bidder.

	~~===Arbiter of the Rogue Declaration===~~
	The [[Arbiter of the Rogue Declaration]] is elected to serve for a single season each summit. The title is open to any Imperial citizen and is auctioned in only [[Game_items#Mana_Crystals\|mana crystals]].

	{{Bourse Further Reading}}		{{Bourse Further Reading}}

Emmanovi: /* Production */ Updated wording to mirror Tally

2024-03-23T18:43:10Z

Production: Updated wording to mirror Tally

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	==Production==		==Production==
	~~The winning bidder~~ immediately ~~receives whatever wains or rings~~ of ~~ilium~~ the ~~bourse seat produced~~ in the ~~period running~~ up to the summit ~~provided they have not already been claimed from~~ the ~~Agent of~~ the ~~Bourse~~.		For the majority of Imperial Bourse seats that produce large amounts of mithril, white granite, weirwood or ilium, the most recent season's production can be immediately claimed from the Agent of the Bourse by the winning candidate, if they are present. Any production that is not claimed is added to their inventory. Subsequent production in later seasons is added to to the title holder's inventory before each summit until the last one. The title holder does not receive any production on the run-up to the summit where the title is due to be re-elected - that is reserved for whoever wins the auction for the title at the summit.

	~~The~~ production ~~associated with the Bourse seat is delivered~~ to the title ~~holder by an Agent of~~ the ~~Bourse before each subsequent summit~~ until ~~the last one. The title holder does not receive any production from a bourse seat on the run-up to the summit where~~ the title is ~~due to be re-~~elected ~~- that is reserved for whoever wins the auction for the title at the summit~~.		For other titles that do not produce large amounts of mithril, white granite, weirwood or ilium, the winning candidate receives whatever production or access to a minstry the title provides in the following downtime, until the title is elected again.

	==Removal==		==Removal==

Emmanovi: Auction back to 2pm

2024-03-23T18:20:22Z

Auction back to 2pm

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	==Schedule==		==Schedule==
	Under normal circumstances, the Auction will takes place on Saturday afternoon, at ~~7pm~~, from the Senate building. If circumstances force a change in timing or location, then the civil service update the [[event schedule]] published before the summit begins.		Under normal circumstances, the Auction will takes place on Saturday afternoon, at 2pm, from the Senate building. If circumstances force a change in timing or location, then the civil service update the [[event schedule]] published before the summit begins.

	The major Bourse seats operate to a schedule dictated by the materials produced. For example, all titles associated with the production of white granite are elected at the same summit each year		The major Bourse seats operate to a schedule dictated by the materials produced. For example, all titles associated with the production of white granite are elected at the same summit each year

Matt: /* Schedule */

2024-02-28T11:47:22Z

Schedule

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	==Schedule==		==Schedule==
	Under normal circumstances, the Auction will takes place on Saturday afternoon, at ~~2pm~~, from the Senate building. If circumstances force a change in timing or location, then the civil service update the [[event schedule]] published before the summit begins.		Under normal circumstances, the Auction will takes place on Saturday afternoon, at 7pm, from the Senate building. If circumstances force a change in timing or location, then the civil service update the [[event schedule]] published before the summit begins.

	The major Bourse seats operate to a schedule dictated by the materials produced. For example, all titles associated with the production of white granite are elected at the same summit each year		The major Bourse seats operate to a schedule dictated by the materials produced. For example, all titles associated with the production of white granite are elected at the same summit each year

Bunni: /* Additional Titles */ Slight clarity edit

2023-04-27T13:28:47Z

Additional Titles: Slight clarity edit

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	There are two national League positions that are elected via Auction of the Seats rather than Tally of the Votes. These seats are auctioned just like any Imperial title, but only League citizens may bid on them. In theory it would be possible for the Imperial Senate to create new national League titles elected via auction rather than by votes cast by business owners - in practice they have not chosen to do so in recent times.		There are two national League positions that are elected via Auction of the Seats rather than Tally of the Votes. These seats are auctioned just like any Imperial title, but only League citizens may bid on them. In theory it would be possible for the Imperial Senate to create new national League titles elected via auction rather than by votes cast by business owners - in practice they have not chosen to do so in recent times.

	In addition there are two identical ~~titles,~~ [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave]], and the [[Arbiter of the Rogue Declaration]] which are also auctioned. These unusual titles are re-elected each season.		In addition there are two identical [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave]] titles, and the [[Arbiter of the Rogue Declaration]] title, which are also auctioned. These unusual titles are re-elected each season.

	===The Master of The Imperial Mint===		===The Master of The Imperial Mint===