Captain of the Throne Guard - Revision history

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Captain of the Throne Guard is an [[Imperial title]] responsible for overseeing the Throne Guard [[Imperial sodality\|sodality]]. Protectors of the [[the Throne\|Imperial throne]], the Throne Guard are recruited, organised, and deployed by their Captain. The position was [[Construct_Vigilant_Shield\|established]] by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] in Summer 383YE with the support of [[Empress Lisabetta]], and funded by the House of Seven Mirrors - the Imperatrix's own [[guild]]. Perhaps ironically, the title was never appointed during Lisabetta's reign because the Throne [[Crowned in rose and heather\|disappeared shortly after it was established]]. Due to the [[#appointment\|method of appointment]], the Captain can only be chosen by the Throne, leaving the [[#The_Vigilant_Shield\|official residence]] unoccupied by any save a small support staff. The first Captain of the Throne Guard would need to [[A_Sparrow_in_Spring#Ratification_and_Appointments\|wait]] until the ascension of Empress Vesna.		The Captain of the Throne Guard is an [[Imperial title]] responsible for overseeing the Throne Guard [[Imperial sodality\|sodality]]. Protectors of the [[the Throne\|Imperial throne]], the Throne Guard are recruited, organised, and deployed by their Captain. The position was [[Construct_Vigilant_Shield\|established]] by the [[Senate]] in Summer 383YE with the support of [[Empress Lisabetta]], and funded by the House of Seven Mirrors - the Imperatrix's own [[guild]]. Perhaps ironically, the title was never appointed during Lisabetta's reign because the Throne [[Crowned in rose and heather\|disappeared shortly after it was established]]. Due to the [[#appointment\|method of appointment]], the Captain can only be chosen by the Throne, leaving the [[#The_Vigilant_Shield\|official residence]] unoccupied by any save a small support staff. The first Captain of the Throne Guard would need to [[A_Sparrow_in_Spring#Ratification_and_Appointments\|wait]] until the ascension of Empress Vesna.

	The title was amended twice during the Autumn Equinox 387YE: first by the Senate, to [[387YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Assign_Regalia_to_Captain_of_the_Throne_Guard\|assign]] the [[#Captain's Enduring Oath\|Captain's Enduring Oath]] as regalia; and second by the [[Stipulator of Stipends]], to [[387YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Amend_Captain_of_the_Throne_Guard\|grant]] it a seasonal stipend of ten thrones.		The title was amended twice during the Autumn Equinox 387YE: first by the Senate, to [[387YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Assign_Regalia_to_Captain_of_the_Throne_Guard\|assign]] the [[#Captain's Enduring Oath\|Captain's Enduring Oath]] as regalia; and second by the [[Stipulator of Stipends]], to [[387YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Amend_Captain_of_the_Throne_Guard\|grant]] it a seasonal stipend of ten thrones.

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Captain of the Throne Guard is an [[Imperial title]] responsible for overseeing the Throne Guard [[Imperial sodality\|sodality]]. Protectors of the [[the Throne\|Imperial throne]], the Throne Guard are recruited, organised, and deployed by their Captain. The position was [[Construct_Vigilant_Shield\|established]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] in Summer 383YE with the support of [[Empress Lisabetta]], and funded by the House of Seven Mirrors - the ~~Imperatrice~~'s own [[guild]]. Perhaps ironically, the title was never appointed during Lisabetta's reign because the Throne [[Crowned in rose and heather\|disappeared shortly after it was established]]. Due to the [[#appointment\|method of appointment]], the Captain can only be chosen by the Throne, leaving the [[#The_Vigilant_Shield\|official residence]] unoccupied by any save a small support staff. The first Captain of the Throne Guard would need to [[A_Sparrow_in_Spring#Ratification_and_Appointments\|wait]] until the ascension of Empress Vesna.		The Captain of the Throne Guard is an [[Imperial title]] responsible for overseeing the Throne Guard [[Imperial sodality\|sodality]]. Protectors of the [[the Throne\|Imperial throne]], the Throne Guard are recruited, organised, and deployed by their Captain. The position was [[Construct_Vigilant_Shield\|established]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] in Summer 383YE with the support of [[Empress Lisabetta]], and funded by the House of Seven Mirrors - the Imperatrix's own [[guild]]. Perhaps ironically, the title was never appointed during Lisabetta's reign because the Throne [[Crowned in rose and heather\|disappeared shortly after it was established]]. Due to the [[#appointment\|method of appointment]], the Captain can only be chosen by the Throne, leaving the [[#The_Vigilant_Shield\|official residence]] unoccupied by any save a small support staff. The first Captain of the Throne Guard would need to [[A_Sparrow_in_Spring#Ratification_and_Appointments\|wait]] until the ascension of Empress Vesna.

			The title was amended twice during the Autumn Equinox 387YE: first by the Senate, to [[387YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Assign_Regalia_to_Captain_of_the_Throne_Guard\|assign]] the [[#Captain's Enduring Oath\|Captain's Enduring Oath]] as regalia; and second by the [[Stipulator of Stipends]], to [[387YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Amend_Captain_of_the_Throne_Guard\|grant]] it a seasonal stipend of ten thrones.

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	====Final Recourse====		====Final Recourse====
	The ''Five Rings'' have also declared a boon - the same [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[weaver cabal]] who also provide the [[archmage\|archmages]] with their [[Archmage#Regalia\|regalia]] each year. Partially in recognition of Lisabetta's tenure as [[Dawn_monarchy_update\|Queen of Dawn]] they have sworn an oath to provide the captain with a single [[bondring]] each year during the Winter Solstice. The obvious intent is that the ring be used to allow the Captain to provide succour to the Throne, but it might also be entrusted to another member of the Throne Guard. Indeed, the Five Rings have suggested that the Captain might wish to seek out the materials and skills needed to make an [[Magic_items#Artefacts\|artefact]] version of the ring which could then be made part of the title's regalia.		The ''Five Rings'' have also declared a boon - the same [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[weaver cabal]] who also provide the [[archmage\|archmages]] with their [[Archmage#Regalia\|regalia]] each year. Partially in recognition of Lisabetta's tenure as [[Dawn_monarchy_update\|Queen of Dawn]] they have sworn an oath to provide the captain with a single [[bondring]] each year during the Winter Solstice. The obvious intent is that the ring be used to allow the Captain to provide succour to the Throne, but it might also be entrusted to another member of the Throne Guard. Indeed, the Five Rings have suggested that the Captain might wish to seek out the materials and skills needed to make an [[Magic_items#Artefacts\|artefact]] version of the ring which could then be made part of the title's regalia.

			===Captain's Enduring Oath===
			The Captain of the Throne Guard bears the ''Captain's Enduring Oath'', an artefact [[Bondring]] forged by '''Vitore Van Temeschwar'''. If the Captain of the Throne Guard loses their position, then the item must be given to the new Captain with all haste. The Captain is encouraged to take all appropriate precautions to keep this item safe and is expected to do everything within their power to recover it if it is lost.

			===Stipend===
			The Captain of the Throne Guard receives a stipend of ten thrones each season from the [[Imperial treasury]].

	===Residence===		===Residence===

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The Vigilant Shield

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	==The Vigilant Shield==		==The Vigilant Shield==
	On the road north of [[Anvil]], in quiet [[Casinea#Mareholm\|Mareholm]], stands a fine manor house. Close enough to the [[Casinea#The_Silent_Sentinel\|~~SIlent~~ Sentinel]] to hear its massive warning bell, should it ever ring out to call Imperial citizens to vigilant defence. Unlike the great [[fortification]] however, the Vigilant Shield has been designed with pleasing proportions, bearing a passing resemblance to the [[Queen%27s_Rose#The_Rose_Towers\|Rose Towers]] in [[Semmerholm]].		On the road north of [[Anvil]], in quiet [[Casinea#Mareholm\|Mareholm]], stands a fine manor house. Close enough to the [[Casinea#The_Silent_Sentinel\|Silent Sentinel]] to hear its massive warning bell, should it ever ring out to call Imperial citizens to vigilant defence. Unlike the great [[fortification]] however, the Vigilant Shield has been designed with pleasing proportions, bearing a passing resemblance to the [[Queen%27s_Rose#The_Rose_Towers\|Rose Towers]] in [[Semmerholm]].

	In the heart of the main house lies the oak-panelled chapel, adorned with portraits of paragons and exemplars, primarily of [[Vigilance]] and [[Loyalty]]. In pride of place is a lectern upon which rests an illuminated scroll, setting out the names and affiliations of fallen Throne Guard.		In the heart of the main house lies the oak-panelled chapel, adorned with portraits of paragons and exemplars, primarily of [[Vigilance]] and [[Loyalty]]. In pride of place is a lectern upon which rests an illuminated scroll, setting out the names and affiliations of fallen Throne Guard.

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	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
	The Captain of the Throne Guard has the responsibility to protect the Throne in accordance with the Throne Guard oath: "in body, mind and soul" and to recruit and roster members of the Throne Guard during Anvil Summits. In addition, if the Vigilant Shield itself were to be threatened in any way, it would be the responsibility of the Captain to deal with those threats.		The Captain of the Throne Guard has the responsibility to protect the Throne in accordance with the Throne Guard oath: "in body, mind and soul" and to recruit and roster members of the Throne Guard during Anvil Summits. In addition, if the Vigilant Shield itself were to be threatened in any way, it would be the responsibility of the Captain to deal with those threats.
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	==Powers==		==Powers==
	===A Portion of Liao===		===A Portion of Liao===
	The sinecure provides 8 doses of [[liao]] each season. This allows the Captain to support the Throne Guard by arranging for [[aura\|virtuous auras]], or to help [[Insight\|remain alert]] to, or even [[Exorcism\|counter]] spiritual threats to the Throne.		The sinecure provides 8 doses of [[liao]] each season. This allows the Captain to support the Throne Guard by arranging for [[aura\|virtuous auras]], or to help [[Insight\|remain alert]] to, or even [[Exorcism\|counter]] spiritual threats to the Throne.

	===~~Staunch Defender and Final Recourse~~===		===Boons for the Captain===
	The ultimate responsibility of the Captain of the Throne Guard is to protect the life of [[the Throne]]. In recognition of their dedication, and as a nod to the role Empress Lisabetta played in the establishment of the sodality, they receive two additional boons.		The ultimate responsibility of the Captain of the Throne Guard is to protect the life of [[the Throne]]. In recognition of their dedication, and as a nod to the role Empress Lisabetta played in the establishment of the sodality, they receive two additional boons.

			These boons are only provided while there is a Throne to protect however. If there is no Throne, the boons are lost until a new Throne is appointed by the Imperial Senate.

			====Staunch Defender====
	The ''Four Mortars'' are an [[Surgical skills#Apothecary\|apothecary]] [[guild]] whose roots allegedly date back to the foundation of the city of [[Holberg]]. They have committed to providing three doses of [[the Sovereign Specific]] to the Captain each season.		The ''Four Mortars'' are an [[Surgical skills#Apothecary\|apothecary]] [[guild]] whose roots allegedly date back to the foundation of the city of [[Holberg]]. They have committed to providing three doses of [[the Sovereign Specific]] to the Captain each season.

	~~A second boon has been declared by the~~ ''Five Rings'' - the same [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[weaver cabal]] who also provide the [[archmage\|archmages]] with their [[Archmage#Regalia\|regalia]] each year. Partially in recognition of Lisabetta's tenure as [[Dawn_monarchy_update\|Queen of Dawn]] they have sworn an oath to provide the captain with a single [[bondring]] each year during the Winter Solstice. The obvious intent is that the ring be used to allow the Captain to provide succour to the Throne, but it might also be entrusted to another member of the Throne Guard. Indeed, the Five Rings have suggested that the Captain might wish to seek out the materials and skills needed to make an [[Magic_items#Artefacts\|artefact]] version of the ring which could then be made part of the title's regalia.		====Final Recourse====
			The ''Five Rings'' have also declared a boon - the same [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[weaver cabal]] who also provide the [[archmage\|archmages]] with their [[Archmage#Regalia\|regalia]] each year. Partially in recognition of Lisabetta's tenure as [[Dawn_monarchy_update\|Queen of Dawn]] they have sworn an oath to provide the captain with a single [[bondring]] each year during the Winter Solstice. The obvious intent is that the ring be used to allow the Captain to provide succour to the Throne, but it might also be entrusted to another member of the Throne Guard. Indeed, the Five Rings have suggested that the Captain might wish to seek out the materials and skills needed to make an [[Magic_items#Artefacts\|artefact]] version of the ring which could then be made part of the title's regalia.
	~~Both of these boons are only provided while there is a Throne to protect however. If there is no Throne, these boons are lost until a new Throne is appointed by the Imperial Senate~~.

	===Residence===		===Residence===
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	The Captain of the Throne Guard can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General Assembly\|General Assembly]] or the [[Assembly#The Assembly of the Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The Captain of the Throne Guard can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General Assembly\|General Assembly]] or the [[Assembly#The Assembly of the Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=CaptainThroneGuard.jpg\|caption='''Florian von Temeschwar''' (central changeling), Captain of the Throne Guard\|align=left\|width=400}}
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	==The Vigilant Shield==		==The Vigilant Shield==

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Captain of the Throne Guard is an [[Imperial title]] responsible for overseeing the Throne Guard [[Imperial sodality\|sodality]]. Protectors of the [[the Throne\|Imperial throne]], the Throne Guard are recruited, organised, and deployed by their Captain. The position was [[Construct_Vigilant_Shield\|established]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] in Summer 383YE with the support of [[Empress Lisabetta]], and funded by the House of Seven Mirrors - the Imperatrice's own [[guild]]. Perhaps ironically, the title was never appointed during Lisabetta's reign because the Throne [[Crowned in rose and heather\|disappeared shortly after it was established]]. Due to the [[#appointment\|method of appointment]], the Captain can only be chosen by the Throne, leaving the [[#The_Vigilant_Shield\|official residence]] unoccupied by any save a small support staff. The first Captain of the Throne Guard would need to [[A_Sparrow_in_Spring#Ratification_and_Appointments\|wait]] until the ascension of Empress Vesna.		The Captain of the Throne Guard is an [[Imperial title]] responsible for overseeing the Throne Guard [[Imperial sodality\|sodality]]. Protectors of the [[the Throne\|Imperial throne]], the Throne Guard are recruited, organised, and deployed by their Captain. The position was [[Construct_Vigilant_Shield\|established]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] in Summer 383YE with the support of [[Empress Lisabetta]], and funded by the House of Seven Mirrors - the Imperatrice's own [[guild]]. Perhaps ironically, the title was never appointed during Lisabetta's reign because the Throne [[Crowned in rose and heather\|disappeared shortly after it was established]]. Due to the [[#appointment\|method of appointment]], the Captain can only be chosen by the Throne, leaving the [[#The_Vigilant_Shield\|official residence]] unoccupied by any save a small support staff. The first Captain of the Throne Guard would need to [[A_Sparrow_in_Spring#Ratification_and_Appointments\|wait]] until the ascension of Empress Vesna.

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The ~~Vigilant Shield~~ is ~~a manor house in in~~ the ~~region of~~ [[~~Casinea#Mareholm~~\|~~Mareholm~~]] in [[~~Casinea~~]], ~~close to~~ the ~~Silent Sentinel~~ and ~~on the road to Anvil~~. It was ~~built to~~ support~~, train and inspire members~~ of ~~the Throne Guard~~, and funded by the House of Seven Mirrors - the guild of [[~~Empress Lisabetta~~]]. ~~Construction and planting~~ of the ~~surrounding gardens was completed shortly after~~ the ~~383YE Summer Solstice~~.		The Captain of the Throne Guard is an [[Imperial title]] responsible for overseeing the Throne Guard [[Imperial sodality\|sodality]]. Protectors of the [[the Throne\|Imperial throne]], the Throne Guard are recruited, organised, and deployed by their Captain. The position was [[Construct_Vigilant_Shield\|established]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] in Summer 383YE with the support of [[Empress Lisabetta]], and funded by the House of Seven Mirrors - the Imperatrice's own [[guild]]. Perhaps ironically, the title was never appointed during Lisabetta's reign because the Throne [[Crowned in rose and heather\|disappeared shortly after it was established]]. Due to the [[#appointment\|method of appointment]], the Captain can only be chosen by the Throne, leaving the [[#The_Vigilant_Shield\|official residence]] unoccupied by any save a small support staff. The first Captain of the Throne Guard would need to [[A_Sparrow_in_Spring#Ratification_and_Appointments\|wait]] until the ascension of Empress Vesna.

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
	The Captain of the Throne Guard has the responsibility to protect the Throne in accordance with the Throne Guard oath: "in body, mind and soul" and to recruit and roster members of the Throne Guard during Anvil Summits. In addition, if the Vigilant Shield itself were to be threatened in any way, it would be the responsibility of the Captain to deal with those threats.		The Captain of the Throne Guard has the responsibility to protect the Throne in accordance with the Throne Guard oath: "in body, mind and soul" and to recruit and roster members of the Throne Guard during Anvil Summits. In addition, if the Vigilant Shield itself were to be threatened in any way, it would be the responsibility of the Captain to deal with those threats.

	==Powers==		==Powers==
	===A Portion of Liao===		===A Portion of Liao===
	The Captain of the Throne Guard is ~~an Imperial title that has custodianship~~ of ~~this sinecure~~, ~~which provides~~ an ~~income~~ of ~~six measures~~ of [[~~liao~~]] each season, to be ~~used as~~ the ~~holder sees fit~~.		The sinecure provides 8 doses of [[liao]] each season. This allows the Captain to support the Throne Guard by arranging for [[aura\|virtuous auras]], or to help [[Insight\|remain alert]] to, or even [[Exorcism\|counter]] spiritual threats to the Throne.
	===~~Point of Pilgrimage~~===
	The Captain of the Throne Guard ~~may sit in~~ the ~~Imperial Synod, and possesses 12 votes~~ in ~~Synod affairs (or an additional 12 votes if they already have~~ a ~~congregation)~~. ~~They~~ may ~~use~~ these ~~votes in any assembly for which they are eligible~~.		===Staunch Defender and Final Recourse===
			The ultimate responsibility of the Captain of the Throne Guard is to protect the life of [[the Throne]]. In recognition of their dedication, and as a nod to the role Empress Lisabetta played in the establishment of the sodality, they receive two additional boons.

			The ''Four Mortars'' are an [[Surgical skills#Apothecary\|apothecary]] [[guild]] whose roots allegedly date back to the foundation of the city of [[Holberg]]. They have committed to providing three doses of [[the Sovereign Specific]] to the Captain each season.

			A second boon has been declared by the ''Five Rings'' - the same [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[weaver cabal]] who also provide the [[archmage\|archmages]] with their [[Archmage#Regalia\|regalia]] each year. Partially in recognition of Lisabetta's tenure as [[Dawn_monarchy_update\|Queen of Dawn]] they have sworn an oath to provide the captain with a single [[bondring]] each year during the Winter Solstice. The obvious intent is that the ring be used to allow the Captain to provide succour to the Throne, but it might also be entrusted to another member of the Throne Guard. Indeed, the Five Rings have suggested that the Captain might wish to seek out the materials and skills needed to make an [[Magic_items#Artefacts\|artefact]] version of the ring which could then be made part of the title's regalia.

			Both of these boons are only provided while there is a Throne to protect however. If there is no Throne, these boons are lost until a new Throne is appointed by the Imperial Senate.

			===Residence===
			The Captain of the Throne Guard has excellent apartments at the Vigilant Shield in [[Casinea#Mareholm\|Mareholm]]. The manor also has quarters for a dozen other people - twice that number at a push - intended for the use of the Throne Guard. The Captain has final say over who may occupy one of these apartments.

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	The Captain of the Throne Guard can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General Assembly\|General Assembly]] or the [[Assembly#The Assembly of the Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The Captain of the Throne Guard can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General Assembly\|General Assembly]] or the [[Assembly#The Assembly of the Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].
			{{RecentElections\|Captain_of_the_Throne_Guard}}
	==The Vigilant Shield==		==The Vigilant Shield==
	~~This comfortable~~ manor house ~~is situated close~~ enough to the ~~Silent~~ Sentinel to hear if its massive warning bell ever ~~rings~~ out to call Imperial citizens to vigilant defence. ~~But unlike that~~ fortification, the ~~manor house~~ has been designed with pleasing proportions, bearing a passing resemblance to the Rose Towers in Semmerholm.		On the road north of [[Anvil]], in quiet [[Casinea#Mareholm\|Mareholm]], stands a fine manor house. Close enough to the [[Casinea#The_Silent_Sentinel\|SIlent Sentinel]] to hear its massive warning bell, should it ever ring out to call Imperial citizens to vigilant defence. Unlike the great [[fortification]] however, the Vigilant Shield has been designed with pleasing proportions, bearing a passing resemblance to the [[Queen%27s_Rose#The_Rose_Towers\|Rose Towers]] in [[Semmerholm]].

	In the heart of the main house lies the oak-panelled chapel, adorned with portraits of paragons and exemplars, primarily of [[Vigilance]] and [[Loyalty]]. In pride of place is a lectern upon which rests an illuminated scroll, setting out the names and affiliations of fallen Throne Guard.		In the heart of the main house lies the oak-panelled chapel, adorned with portraits of paragons and exemplars, primarily of [[Vigilance]] and [[Loyalty]]. In pride of place is a lectern upon which rests an illuminated scroll, setting out the names and affiliations of fallen Throne Guard.
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	The manor house is surrounded by flower gardens, ornamented with statuary commissioned from artists of all nations of the Empire, and threaded through with a pergola walkway reminiscent of cloisters. The plants have been chosen carefully such that the gardens are in bloom for most of the year, yet can withstand the extremes of weather often experienced this close to Anvil. It is a haven in colourful shades of gold, green, white and violet, and often sparkles with silver raindrops.		The manor house is surrounded by flower gardens, ornamented with statuary commissioned from artists of all nations of the Empire, and threaded through with a pergola walkway reminiscent of cloisters. The plants have been chosen carefully such that the gardens are in bloom for most of the year, yet can withstand the extremes of weather often experienced this close to Anvil. It is a haven in colourful shades of gold, green, white and violet, and often sparkles with silver raindrops.

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	The Throne Guard of the twentieth Empress, Imperatrix Lisabetta, was originally formed in Spring 380YE, the season before her coronation. After Lisabetta was named by Senate as the Throne Elect, her allies discovered that a ritual sacrifice of a cult of Anarchy had been carried out in an attempt to lay a powerful death curse on the Throne before she was even crowned. Word was sent out across Anvil warning of the threat, and those that rushed to protect Lisabetta formed the core of what subsequently was formed into the Throne Guard. -->
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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Vigilant Shield is a manor house in in the region of [[Casinea#Mareholm\|Mareholm]] in Casinea, close to the Silent Sentinel and on the road to Anvil. It was built to support, train and inspire members of the Throne Guard, and funded by the House of Seven Mirrors - the guild of [[Empress Lisabetta]]. Construction and planting of the surrounding gardens was completed shortly after the 383YE Summer Solstice.		The Vigilant Shield is a manor house in in the region of [[Casinea#Mareholm\|Mareholm]] in [[Casinea]], close to the Silent Sentinel and on the road to Anvil. It was built to support, train and inspire members of the Throne Guard, and funded by the House of Seven Mirrors - the guild of [[Empress Lisabetta]]. Construction and planting of the surrounding gardens was completed shortly after the 383YE Summer Solstice.

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==

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	The Throne Guard of the twentieth Empress, Imperatrix Lisabetta, was originally formed in Spring 380YE, the season before her coronation. After Lisabetta was named by Senate as the Throne Elect, her allies discovered that a ritual sacrifice of a cult of Anarchy had been carried out in an attempt to lay a powerful death curse on the Throne before she was even crowned. Word was sent out across Anvil warning of the threat, and those that rushed to protect Lisabetta formed the core of what subsequently was formed into the Throne Guard. -->		The Throne Guard of the twentieth Empress, Imperatrix Lisabetta, was originally formed in Spring 380YE, the season before her coronation. After Lisabetta was named by Senate as the Throne Elect, her allies discovered that a ritual sacrifice of a cult of Anarchy had been carried out in an attempt to lay a powerful death curse on the Throne before she was even crowned. Word was sent out across Anvil warning of the threat, and those that rushed to protect Lisabetta formed the core of what subsequently was formed into the Throne Guard. -->
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	[[Category:The Throne]]		[[Category:The Throne]]

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==Overview==
The Vigilant Shield is a manor house in in the region of [[Casinea#Mareholm|Mareholm]] in Casinea, close to the Silent Sentinel and on the road to Anvil. It was built to support, train and inspire members of the Throne Guard, and funded by the House of Seven Mirrors - the guild of [[Empress Lisabetta]]. Construction and planting of the surrounding gardens was completed shortly after the 383YE Summer Solstice.

==Responsibilities==
The Captain of the Throne Guard has the responsibility to protect the Throne in accordance with the Throne Guard oath: "in body, mind and soul" and to recruit and roster members of the Throne Guard during Anvil Summits. In addition, if the Vigilant Shield itself were to be threatened in any way, it would be the responsibility of the Captain to deal with those threats.
==Powers==
===A Portion of Liao===
The Captain of the Throne Guard is an Imperial title that has custodianship of this sinecure, which provides an income of six measures of [[liao]] each season, to be used as the holder sees fit.
===Point of Pilgrimage===
The Captain of the Throne Guard may sit in the Imperial Synod, and possesses 12 votes in Synod affairs (or an additional 12 votes if they already have a congregation). They may use these votes in any assembly for which they are eligible.

==Appointment==
The title is appointed each Winter Solstice by [[the Throne]].

The Captain of the Throne Guard can be [[revocation|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General Assembly|General Assembly]] or the [[Assembly#The Assembly of the Nine|Assembly of the Nine]].

==The Vigilant Shield==
This comfortable manor house is situated close enough to the Silent Sentinel to hear if its massive warning bell ever rings out to call Imperial citizens to vigilant defence. But unlike that fortification, the manor house has been designed with pleasing proportions, bearing a passing resemblance to the Rose Towers in Semmerholm.

In the heart of the main house lies the oak-panelled chapel, adorned with portraits of paragons and exemplars, primarily of [[Vigilance]] and [[Loyalty]]. In pride of place is a lectern upon which rests an illuminated scroll, setting out the names and affiliations of fallen Throne Guard.

The manor house is surrounded by flower gardens, ornamented with statuary commissioned from artists of all nations of the Empire, and threaded through with a pergola walkway reminiscent of cloisters. The plants have been chosen carefully such that the gardens are in bloom for most of the year, yet can withstand the extremes of weather often experienced this close to Anvil. It is a haven in colourful shades of gold, green, white and violet, and often sparkles with silver raindrops.



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