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Twiggy at 14:50, 19 March 2026

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	He burped thunderously, and sank back into his seat, the triumphant expression of a drunk who thinks he's said something insightful on his round, red face.		He burped thunderously, and sank back into his seat, the triumphant expression of a drunk who thinks he's said something insightful on his round, red face.

	"Paragons preserve us!" Incantio lost his grip on his temper at last. "All I wanted was an evening of political discourse. Something to take our minds off this damn Vyig business and all those militia everywhere! Was that too much to ask? A little salon like they have in Holberg, with some nice wine, and some cake, and... But no! No! I have to be stuck in a coven with the most... with the stupidest.. with the biggest... I give up! I really do!"		"Paragons preserve us!" Incantio lost his grip on his temper at last. "All I wanted was an evening of political discourse. Something to take our minds off this damn Vyig business and all those militia everywhere! Was that too much to ask? A little salon like they have in Holberg, with some nice wine, and some cake, and... But no! No! I have to be stuck in a coven with the most... with the stupidest... with the biggest... I give up! I really do!"

	He threw his papers on the table and stormed out. Even Patricia had to admit it was a finely-done flounce. The other three sat in slightly guilty silence, listening to Barto snore. After a moment or two, Jacern picked up the discarded notes and skimmed through them.		He threw his papers on the table and stormed out. Even Patricia had to admit it was a finely-done flounce. The other three sat in slightly guilty silence, listening to Barto snore. After a moment or two, Jacern picked up the discarded notes and skimmed through them.

Twiggy at 01:19, 22 January 2026

2026-01-22T01:19:45Z

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	==Of One Accord==		==Of One Accord==
	* '''The magicians of the Empire agree that the next Throne should show they are prepared to work with the Imperial Conclave'''		* '''The magicians of the Empire agree that the next Throne should show they are prepared to work with the Imperial Conclave'''
	The declaration by '''Æsa Sigeling''' states that the Throne "''should be fully engaged with all bodies of state''" and that "'' any candidates who have not made the effort to engage with Conclave should not be supported''". The response has been a quiet, but almost universal, agreement among Imperial magicians. The Conclave is a body of state equal to the Senate, [[Synod]], and [[Military Council]] in significance. It [[~~Imperial_Conclave~~\|plays an important role]] in the politics of the Empire, represents and serves the interests of Imperial wizards, and is worthy of respect accordingly. There are magicians in all walks of life who look to the Conclave for guidance in matters related to magic of all kinds - and while nobody expects that the Throne must ''be'' a magician they should publicly acknowledge the importance of Conclave.		The declaration by '''Æsa Sigeling''' states that the Throne "''should be fully engaged with all bodies of state''" and that "'' any candidates who have not made the effort to engage with Conclave should not be supported''". The response has been a quiet, but almost universal, agreement among Imperial magicians. The Conclave is a body of state equal to the Senate, [[Synod]], and [[Military Council]] in significance. It [[Conclave\|plays an important role]] in the politics of the Empire, represents and serves the interests of Imperial wizards, and is worthy of respect accordingly. There are magicians in all walks of life who look to the Conclave for guidance in matters related to magic of all kinds - and while nobody expects that the Throne must ''be'' a magician they should publicly acknowledge the importance of Conclave.

	In 383YE, at the Autumn Equinox, the Conclave endorsed a raft of candidates, but of those they named, only [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Endorse_Chiara_i_Zayden_i_Riqueza\|Chiara i Zayden i Riqueza]] still appears to be in the running (if the others were to resume their campaign for the Throne, they would also be assumed to be approved). At the most recent summit Conclave had the opportunity to question one of the other candidates, [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Question_Claude_Videre\|Sir Claude Vyse Videre]], and by voting through the Concord has provided their [[#Approval\|approval]] as a result. The other candidates appear to have not yet engaged with the Conclave, which may be what has provoked the declaration by the Imperial Magus.		In 383YE, at the Autumn Equinox, the Conclave endorsed a raft of candidates, but of those they named, only [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Endorse_Chiara_i_Zayden_i_Riqueza\|Chiara i Zayden i Riqueza]] still appears to be in the running (if the others were to resume their campaign for the Throne, they would also be assumed to be approved). At the most recent summit Conclave had the opportunity to question one of the other candidates, [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Question_Claude_Videre\|Sir Claude Vyse Videre]], and by voting through the Concord has provided their [[#Approval\|approval]] as a result. The other candidates appear to have not yet engaged with the Conclave, which may be what has provoked the declaration by the Imperial Magus.

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

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	==Of One Accord==		==Of One Accord==
	* '''The magicians of the Empire agree that the next Throne should show they are prepared to work with the Imperial Conclave'''		* '''The magicians of the Empire agree that the next Throne should show they are prepared to work with the Imperial Conclave'''
	The declaration by '''Æsa Sigeling''' states that the Throne "''should be fully engaged with all bodies of state''" and that "'' any candidates who have not made the effort to engage with Conclave should not be supported''". The response has been a quiet, but almost universal, agreement among Imperial magicians. The Conclave is a body of state equal to the Senate, [[~~Synod\|~~Synod]], and [[Military Council]] in significance. It [[Imperial_Conclave\|plays an important role]] in the politics of the Empire, represents and serves the interests of Imperial wizards, and is worthy of respect accordingly. There are magicians in all walks of life who look to the Conclave for guidance in matters related to magic of all kinds - and while nobody expects that the Throne must ''be'' a magician they should publicly acknowledge the importance of Conclave.		The declaration by '''Æsa Sigeling''' states that the Throne "''should be fully engaged with all bodies of state''" and that "'' any candidates who have not made the effort to engage with Conclave should not be supported''". The response has been a quiet, but almost universal, agreement among Imperial magicians. The Conclave is a body of state equal to the Senate, [[Synod]], and [[Military Council]] in significance. It [[Imperial_Conclave\|plays an important role]] in the politics of the Empire, represents and serves the interests of Imperial wizards, and is worthy of respect accordingly. There are magicians in all walks of life who look to the Conclave for guidance in matters related to magic of all kinds - and while nobody expects that the Throne must ''be'' a magician they should publicly acknowledge the importance of Conclave.

	In 383YE, at the Autumn Equinox, the Conclave endorsed a raft of candidates, but of those they named, only [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Endorse_Chiara_i_Zayden_i_Riqueza\|Chiara i Zayden i Riqueza]] still appears to be in the running (if the others were to resume their campaign for the Throne, they would also be assumed to be approved). At the most recent summit Conclave had the opportunity to question one of the other candidates, [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Question_Claude_Videre\|Sir Claude Vyse Videre]], and by voting through the Concord has provided their [[#Approval\|approval]] as a result. The other candidates appear to have not yet engaged with the Conclave, which may be what has provoked the declaration by the Imperial Magus.		In 383YE, at the Autumn Equinox, the Conclave endorsed a raft of candidates, but of those they named, only [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Endorse_Chiara_i_Zayden_i_Riqueza\|Chiara i Zayden i Riqueza]] still appears to be in the running (if the others were to resume their campaign for the Throne, they would also be assumed to be approved). At the most recent summit Conclave had the opportunity to question one of the other candidates, [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Question_Claude_Videre\|Sir Claude Vyse Videre]], and by voting through the Concord has provided their [[#Approval\|approval]] as a result. The other candidates appear to have not yet engaged with the Conclave, which may be what has provoked the declaration by the Imperial Magus.

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	The Summer Solstice marks the second anniversary of the [[Crowned_in_rose_and_heather#Constitutional_Ruling\|disappearance]] of [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix Lisabetta]] and her [[Known_exemplars#Juha_the_Cave_Spider\|husband]]. Over the last several seasons there have been multiple votes intended to appoint a new [[the Throne\|Throne]]. [[385YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#The_Throne\|The most recent]] election saw four candidates stand: '''Bohemond De Rondell''', '''Chiara i Zayden i Riqueza''', '''Sir Claude Vyse Videre''', and '''Veikko Bondforger''', but so far there has been no winner. None of the candidates received the [[Senate_motion#Constitutional_Vote\|two-thirds of available votes]] required to [[The_Throne#Appointment\|claim the title]]. Presumably the search will continue.		The Summer Solstice marks the second anniversary of the [[Crowned_in_rose_and_heather#Constitutional_Ruling\|disappearance]] of [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix Lisabetta]] and her [[Known_exemplars#Juha_the_Cave_Spider\|husband]]. Over the last several seasons there have been multiple votes intended to appoint a new [[the Throne\|Throne]]. [[385YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#The_Throne\|The most recent]] election saw four candidates stand: '''Bohemond De Rondell''', '''Chiara i Zayden i Riqueza''', '''Sir Claude Vyse Videre''', and '''Veikko Bondforger''', but so far there has been no winner. None of the candidates received the [[Senate_motion#Constitutional_Vote\|two-thirds of available votes]] required to [[The_Throne#Appointment\|claim the title]]. Presumably the search will continue.

	While the actual job of appointing a Throne lies with the [[Senate]], the magicians of the [[~~Conclave\|~~Conclave]] are also taking note. There appears to be a desire among the orders to ensure that whoever is appointed has the best interests of Imperial magicians at heart. Perhaps unsurprisingly, there has been no interest in the [[I_knew_you_were_trouble#Sorin\|Gauntlet of Fangs]] offered by the [[eternal]] [[Sorin]]. However during the Spring Equinox, a [[Declaration]] of [[Concord]] raised by the [[Imperial Magus]] stated unequivocally that anyone who wishes to follow the [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix]] to the highest office in the land must engage with the Conclave. The [[Conclave order\|orders]] supported that declaration, and in due course it was [[Concord#Resolution\|shared with every Imperial magician]], prompting considerable discussion.		While the actual job of appointing a Throne lies with the [[Senate]], the magicians of the [[Conclave]] are also taking note. There appears to be a desire among the orders to ensure that whoever is appointed has the best interests of Imperial magicians at heart. Perhaps unsurprisingly, there has been no interest in the [[I_knew_you_were_trouble#Sorin\|Gauntlet of Fangs]] offered by the [[eternal]] [[Sorin]]. However during the Spring Equinox, a [[Declaration]] of [[Concord]] raised by the [[Imperial Magus]] stated unequivocally that anyone who wishes to follow the [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix]] to the highest office in the land must engage with the Conclave. The [[Conclave order\|orders]] supported that declaration, and in due course it was [[Concord#Resolution\|shared with every Imperial magician]], prompting considerable discussion.

	{{Concord\|type=Concord\|declaration=The Empress should be fully engaged with all bodies of state. The Throne is the vital link to draw together Senate, Conclave, Synod, Bourse and the Military Council. As such, any candidates who have not made the effort to engage with Conclave should not be supported.\|by=Æsa Sigeling, Imperial Magus\|when=Spring Equinox 385YE}}		{{Concord\|type=Concord\|declaration=The Empress should be fully engaged with all bodies of state. The Throne is the vital link to draw together Senate, Conclave, Synod, Bourse and the Military Council. As such, any candidates who have not made the effort to engage with Conclave should not be supported.\|by=Æsa Sigeling, Imperial Magus\|when=Spring Equinox 385YE}}

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	==Of One Accord==		==Of One Accord==
	* '''The magicians of the Empire agree that the next Throne should show they are prepared to work with the Imperial Conclave'''		* '''The magicians of the Empire agree that the next Throne should show they are prepared to work with the Imperial Conclave'''
	The declaration by '''Æsa Sigeling''' states that the Throne "''should be fully engaged with all bodies of state''" and that "'' any candidates who have not made the effort to engage with Conclave should not be supported''". The response has been a quiet, but almost universal, agreement among Imperial magicians. The Conclave is a body of state equal to the Senate, [[Synod\|Synod]], and [[~~Military Council\|~~Military Council]] in significance. It [[Imperial_Conclave\|plays an important role]] in the politics of the Empire, represents and serves the interests of Imperial wizards, and is worthy of respect accordingly. There are magicians in all walks of life who look to the Conclave for guidance in matters related to magic of all kinds - and while nobody expects that the Throne must ''be'' a magician they should publicly acknowledge the importance of Conclave.		The declaration by '''Æsa Sigeling''' states that the Throne "''should be fully engaged with all bodies of state''" and that "'' any candidates who have not made the effort to engage with Conclave should not be supported''". The response has been a quiet, but almost universal, agreement among Imperial magicians. The Conclave is a body of state equal to the Senate, [[Synod\|Synod]], and [[Military Council]] in significance. It [[Imperial_Conclave\|plays an important role]] in the politics of the Empire, represents and serves the interests of Imperial wizards, and is worthy of respect accordingly. There are magicians in all walks of life who look to the Conclave for guidance in matters related to magic of all kinds - and while nobody expects that the Throne must ''be'' a magician they should publicly acknowledge the importance of Conclave.

	In 383YE, at the Autumn Equinox, the Conclave endorsed a raft of candidates, but of those they named, only [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Endorse_Chiara_i_Zayden_i_Riqueza\|Chiara i Zayden i Riqueza]] still appears to be in the running (if the others were to resume their campaign for the Throne, they would also be assumed to be approved). At the most recent summit Conclave had the opportunity to question one of the other candidates, [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Question_Claude_Videre\|Sir Claude Vyse Videre]], and by voting through the Concord has provided their [[#Approval\|approval]] as a result. The other candidates appear to have not yet engaged with the Conclave, which may be what has provoked the declaration by the Imperial Magus.		In 383YE, at the Autumn Equinox, the Conclave endorsed a raft of candidates, but of those they named, only [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Endorse_Chiara_i_Zayden_i_Riqueza\|Chiara i Zayden i Riqueza]] still appears to be in the running (if the others were to resume their campaign for the Throne, they would also be assumed to be approved). At the most recent summit Conclave had the opportunity to question one of the other candidates, [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Question_Claude_Videre\|Sir Claude Vyse Videre]], and by voting through the Concord has provided their [[#Approval\|approval]] as a result. The other candidates appear to have not yet engaged with the Conclave, which may be what has provoked the declaration by the Imperial Magus.

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

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	The Summer Solstice marks the second anniversary of the [[Crowned_in_rose_and_heather#Constitutional_Ruling\|disappearance]] of [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix Lisabetta]] and her [[Known_exemplars#Juha_the_Cave_Spider\|husband]]. Over the last several seasons there have been multiple votes intended to appoint a new [[the Throne\|Throne]]. [[385YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#The_Throne\|The most recent]] election saw four candidates stand: '''Bohemond De Rondell''', '''Chiara i Zayden i Riqueza''', '''Sir Claude Vyse Videre''', and '''Veikko Bondforger''', but so far there has been no winner. None of the candidates received the [[Senate_motion#Constitutional_Vote\|two-thirds of available votes]] required to [[The_Throne#Appointment\|claim the title]]. Presumably the search will continue.		The Summer Solstice marks the second anniversary of the [[Crowned_in_rose_and_heather#Constitutional_Ruling\|disappearance]] of [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix Lisabetta]] and her [[Known_exemplars#Juha_the_Cave_Spider\|husband]]. Over the last several seasons there have been multiple votes intended to appoint a new [[the Throne\|Throne]]. [[385YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#The_Throne\|The most recent]] election saw four candidates stand: '''Bohemond De Rondell''', '''Chiara i Zayden i Riqueza''', '''Sir Claude Vyse Videre''', and '''Veikko Bondforger''', but so far there has been no winner. None of the candidates received the [[Senate_motion#Constitutional_Vote\|two-thirds of available votes]] required to [[The_Throne#Appointment\|claim the title]]. Presumably the search will continue.

	While the actual job of appointing a Throne lies with the [[Senate]], the magicians of the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave\|Conclave]] are also taking note. There appears to be a desire among the orders to ensure that whoever is appointed has the best interests of Imperial magicians at heart. Perhaps unsurprisingly, there has been no interest in the [[I_knew_you_were_trouble#Sorin\|Gauntlet of Fangs]] offered by the [[eternal]] [[Sorin]]. However during the Spring Equinox, a [[Declaration]] of [[Concord]] raised by the [[Imperial Magus]] stated unequivocally that anyone who wishes to follow the [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix]] to the highest office in the land must engage with the Conclave. The [[Conclave order\|orders]] supported that declaration, and in due course it was [[Concord#Resolution\|shared with every Imperial magician]], prompting considerable discussion.		While the actual job of appointing a Throne lies with the [[Senate]], the magicians of the [[Conclave\|Conclave]] are also taking note. There appears to be a desire among the orders to ensure that whoever is appointed has the best interests of Imperial magicians at heart. Perhaps unsurprisingly, there has been no interest in the [[I_knew_you_were_trouble#Sorin\|Gauntlet of Fangs]] offered by the [[eternal]] [[Sorin]]. However during the Spring Equinox, a [[Declaration]] of [[Concord]] raised by the [[Imperial Magus]] stated unequivocally that anyone who wishes to follow the [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix]] to the highest office in the land must engage with the Conclave. The [[Conclave order\|orders]] supported that declaration, and in due course it was [[Concord#Resolution\|shared with every Imperial magician]], prompting considerable discussion.

	{{Concord\|type=Concord\|declaration=The Empress should be fully engaged with all bodies of state. The Throne is the vital link to draw together Senate, Conclave, Synod, Bourse and the Military Council. As such, any candidates who have not made the effort to engage with Conclave should not be supported.\|by=Æsa Sigeling, Imperial Magus\|when=Spring Equinox 385YE}}		{{Concord\|type=Concord\|declaration=The Empress should be fully engaged with all bodies of state. The Throne is the vital link to draw together Senate, Conclave, Synod, Bourse and the Military Council. As such, any candidates who have not made the effort to engage with Conclave should not be supported.\|by=Æsa Sigeling, Imperial Magus\|when=Spring Equinox 385YE}}

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

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	==Of One Accord==		==Of One Accord==
	* '''The magicians of the Empire agree that the next Throne should show they are prepared to work with the Imperial Conclave'''		* '''The magicians of the Empire agree that the next Throne should show they are prepared to work with the Imperial Conclave'''
	The declaration by '''Æsa Sigeling''' states that the Throne "''should be fully engaged with all bodies of state''" and that "'' any candidates who have not made the effort to engage with Conclave should not be supported''". The response has been a quiet, but almost universal, agreement among Imperial magicians. The Conclave is a body of state equal to the Senate, [[~~Imperial~~ Synod\|Synod]], and [[Military Council\|Military Council]] in significance. It [[Imperial_Conclave\|plays an important role]] in the politics of the Empire, represents and serves the interests of Imperial wizards, and is worthy of respect accordingly. There are magicians in all walks of life who look to the Conclave for guidance in matters related to magic of all kinds - and while nobody expects that the Throne must ''be'' a magician they should publicly acknowledge the importance of Conclave.		The declaration by '''Æsa Sigeling''' states that the Throne "''should be fully engaged with all bodies of state''" and that "'' any candidates who have not made the effort to engage with Conclave should not be supported''". The response has been a quiet, but almost universal, agreement among Imperial magicians. The Conclave is a body of state equal to the Senate, [[Synod\|Synod]], and [[Military Council\|Military Council]] in significance. It [[Imperial_Conclave\|plays an important role]] in the politics of the Empire, represents and serves the interests of Imperial wizards, and is worthy of respect accordingly. There are magicians in all walks of life who look to the Conclave for guidance in matters related to magic of all kinds - and while nobody expects that the Throne must ''be'' a magician they should publicly acknowledge the importance of Conclave.

	In 383YE, at the Autumn Equinox, the Conclave endorsed a raft of candidates, but of those they named, only [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Endorse_Chiara_i_Zayden_i_Riqueza\|Chiara i Zayden i Riqueza]] still appears to be in the running (if the others were to resume their campaign for the Throne, they would also be assumed to be approved). At the most recent summit Conclave had the opportunity to question one of the other candidates, [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Question_Claude_Videre\|Sir Claude Vyse Videre]], and by voting through the Concord has provided their [[#Approval\|approval]] as a result. The other candidates appear to have not yet engaged with the Conclave, which may be what has provoked the declaration by the Imperial Magus.		In 383YE, at the Autumn Equinox, the Conclave endorsed a raft of candidates, but of those they named, only [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Endorse_Chiara_i_Zayden_i_Riqueza\|Chiara i Zayden i Riqueza]] still appears to be in the running (if the others were to resume their campaign for the Throne, they would also be assumed to be approved). At the most recent summit Conclave had the opportunity to question one of the other candidates, [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Question_Claude_Videre\|Sir Claude Vyse Videre]], and by voting through the Concord has provided their [[#Approval\|approval]] as a result. The other candidates appear to have not yet engaged with the Conclave, which may be what has provoked the declaration by the Imperial Magus.

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

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	The Summer Solstice marks the second anniversary of the [[Crowned_in_rose_and_heather#Constitutional_Ruling\|disappearance]] of [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix Lisabetta]] and her [[Known_exemplars#Juha_the_Cave_Spider\|husband]]. Over the last several seasons there have been multiple votes intended to appoint a new [[the Throne\|Throne]]. [[385YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#The_Throne\|The most recent]] election saw four candidates stand: '''Bohemond De Rondell''', '''Chiara i Zayden i Riqueza''', '''Sir Claude Vyse Videre''', and '''Veikko Bondforger''', but so far there has been no winner. None of the candidates received the [[Senate_motion#Constitutional_Vote\|two-thirds of available votes]] required to [[The_Throne#Appointment\|claim the title]]. Presumably the search will continue.		The Summer Solstice marks the second anniversary of the [[Crowned_in_rose_and_heather#Constitutional_Ruling\|disappearance]] of [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix Lisabetta]] and her [[Known_exemplars#Juha_the_Cave_Spider\|husband]]. Over the last several seasons there have been multiple votes intended to appoint a new [[the Throne\|Throne]]. [[385YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#The_Throne\|The most recent]] election saw four candidates stand: '''Bohemond De Rondell''', '''Chiara i Zayden i Riqueza''', '''Sir Claude Vyse Videre''', and '''Veikko Bondforger''', but so far there has been no winner. None of the candidates received the [[Senate_motion#Constitutional_Vote\|two-thirds of available votes]] required to [[The_Throne#Appointment\|claim the title]]. Presumably the search will continue.

	While the actual job of appointing a Throne lies with the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]], the magicians of the [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]] are also taking note. There appears to be a desire among the orders to ensure that whoever is appointed has the best interests of Imperial magicians at heart. Perhaps unsurprisingly, there has been no interest in the [[I_knew_you_were_trouble#Sorin\|Gauntlet of Fangs]] offered by the [[eternal]] [[Sorin]]. However during the Spring Equinox, a [[Declaration]] of [[Concord]] raised by the [[Imperial Magus]] stated unequivocally that anyone who wishes to follow the [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix]] to the highest office in the land must engage with the Conclave. The [[Conclave order\|orders]] supported that declaration, and in due course it was [[Concord#Resolution\|shared with every Imperial magician]], prompting considerable discussion.		While the actual job of appointing a Throne lies with the [[Senate]], the magicians of the [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]] are also taking note. There appears to be a desire among the orders to ensure that whoever is appointed has the best interests of Imperial magicians at heart. Perhaps unsurprisingly, there has been no interest in the [[I_knew_you_were_trouble#Sorin\|Gauntlet of Fangs]] offered by the [[eternal]] [[Sorin]]. However during the Spring Equinox, a [[Declaration]] of [[Concord]] raised by the [[Imperial Magus]] stated unequivocally that anyone who wishes to follow the [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix]] to the highest office in the land must engage with the Conclave. The [[Conclave order\|orders]] supported that declaration, and in due course it was [[Concord#Resolution\|shared with every Imperial magician]], prompting considerable discussion.

	{{Concord\|type=Concord\|declaration=The Empress should be fully engaged with all bodies of state. The Throne is the vital link to draw together Senate, Conclave, Synod, Bourse and the Military Council. As such, any candidates who have not made the effort to engage with Conclave should not be supported.\|by=Æsa Sigeling, Imperial Magus\|when=Spring Equinox 385YE}}		{{Concord\|type=Concord\|declaration=The Empress should be fully engaged with all bodies of state. The Throne is the vital link to draw together Senate, Conclave, Synod, Bourse and the Military Council. As such, any candidates who have not made the effort to engage with Conclave should not be supported.\|by=Æsa Sigeling, Imperial Magus\|when=Spring Equinox 385YE}}

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Military Council" to "[[Military Council"

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	==Of One Accord==		==Of One Accord==
	* '''The magicians of the Empire agree that the next Throne should show they are prepared to work with the Imperial Conclave'''		* '''The magicians of the Empire agree that the next Throne should show they are prepared to work with the Imperial Conclave'''
	The declaration by '''Æsa Sigeling''' states that the Throne "''should be fully engaged with all bodies of state''" and that "'' any candidates who have not made the effort to engage with Conclave should not be supported''". The response has been a quiet, but almost universal, agreement among Imperial magicians. The Conclave is a body of state equal to the Senate, [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]], and [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council\|Military Council]] in significance. It [[Imperial_Conclave\|plays an important role]] in the politics of the Empire, represents and serves the interests of Imperial wizards, and is worthy of respect accordingly. There are magicians in all walks of life who look to the Conclave for guidance in matters related to magic of all kinds - and while nobody expects that the Throne must ''be'' a magician they should publicly acknowledge the importance of Conclave.		The declaration by '''Æsa Sigeling''' states that the Throne "''should be fully engaged with all bodies of state''" and that "'' any candidates who have not made the effort to engage with Conclave should not be supported''". The response has been a quiet, but almost universal, agreement among Imperial magicians. The Conclave is a body of state equal to the Senate, [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]], and [[Military Council\|Military Council]] in significance. It [[Imperial_Conclave\|plays an important role]] in the politics of the Empire, represents and serves the interests of Imperial wizards, and is worthy of respect accordingly. There are magicians in all walks of life who look to the Conclave for guidance in matters related to magic of all kinds - and while nobody expects that the Throne must ''be'' a magician they should publicly acknowledge the importance of Conclave.

	In 383YE, at the Autumn Equinox, the Conclave endorsed a raft of candidates, but of those they named, only [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Endorse_Chiara_i_Zayden_i_Riqueza\|Chiara i Zayden i Riqueza]] still appears to be in the running (if the others were to resume their campaign for the Throne, they would also be assumed to be approved). At the most recent summit Conclave had the opportunity to question one of the other candidates, [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Question_Claude_Videre\|Sir Claude Vyse Videre]], and by voting through the Concord has provided their [[#Approval\|approval]] as a result. The other candidates appear to have not yet engaged with the Conclave, which may be what has provoked the declaration by the Imperial Magus.		In 383YE, at the Autumn Equinox, the Conclave endorsed a raft of candidates, but of those they named, only [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Endorse_Chiara_i_Zayden_i_Riqueza\|Chiara i Zayden i Riqueza]] still appears to be in the running (if the others were to resume their campaign for the Throne, they would also be assumed to be approved). At the most recent summit Conclave had the opportunity to question one of the other candidates, [[384YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Concord:_Question_Claude_Videre\|Sir Claude Vyse Videre]], and by voting through the Concord has provided their [[#Approval\|approval]] as a result. The other candidates appear to have not yet engaged with the Conclave, which may be what has provoked the declaration by the Imperial Magus.

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	A number of magicians have pointed out that the Conclave could go further than the Imperial Magus has suggested if they were so inclined. They could use a clearly worded Declaration of Concord to indicate their preference for a single named candidate for the Throne. The Declaration should include wording to the effect that "Conclave prefers the candidacy of (named candidate) for the Throne above all other candidates" to avoid any doubt about the Conclave's intent.		A number of magicians have pointed out that the Conclave could go further than the Imperial Magus has suggested if they were so inclined. They could use a clearly worded Declaration of Concord to indicate their preference for a single named candidate for the Throne. The Declaration should include wording to the effect that "Conclave prefers the candidacy of (named candidate) for the Throne above all other candidates" to avoid any doubt about the Conclave's intent.

	Like an expression of support, expressing their preference would not affect the legal process of electing a Throne. However it would indicate a clear choice for one candidate above all others. The candidate would gain ~~the~~ the support of the Conclave by default, but more than that, magicians across the Empire would look forward to their accession if they were enthroned by the Senate. If the expression of preference was an emphatic positive statement extolling the virtues of the candidate, it would lead to unexpected support, and [[opportunity\|opportunities]] in the event that the candidate were successful.		Like an expression of support, expressing their preference would not affect the legal process of electing a Throne. However it would indicate a clear choice for one candidate above all others. The candidate would gain the support of the Conclave by default, but more than that, magicians across the Empire would look forward to their accession if they were enthroned by the Senate. If the expression of preference was an emphatic positive statement extolling the virtues of the candidate, it would lead to unexpected support, and [[opportunity\|opportunities]] in the event that the candidate were successful.

	Only one citizen can sit the Throne, so it is not possible for the Conclave to endorse more than one candidate for the title. If the Conclave passes a second Declaration of Concord in preference for a candidate, then any previously expression of preference would no longer provide additional benefits beyond indicating the Conclave's support.		Only one citizen can sit the Throne, so it is not possible for the Conclave to endorse more than one candidate for the title. If the Conclave passes a second Declaration of Concord in preference for a candidate, then any previously expression of preference would no longer provide additional benefits beyond indicating the Conclave's support.

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	The Summer Solstice marks the second anniversary of the [[Crowned_in_rose_and_heather#Constitutional_Ruling\|disappearance]] of [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix Lisabetta]] and her [[Known_exemplars#Juha_the_Cave_Spider\|husband]]. Over the last several seasons there have been multiple votes intended to appoint a new [[the Throne\|Throne]]. [[385YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#The_Throne\|The most recent]] election saw four candidates stand: '''Bohemond De Rondell''', '''Chiara i Zayden i Riqueza''', '''Sir Claude Vyse Videre''', and '''Veikko Bondforger''', but so far there has been no winner. None of the candidates received the [[Senate_motion#Constitutional_Vote\|two-thirds of available votes]] required to [[The_Throne#Appointment\|claim the title]]. Presumably the search will continue.		The Summer Solstice marks the second anniversary of the [[Crowned_in_rose_and_heather#Constitutional_Ruling\|disappearance]] of [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix Lisabetta]] and her [[Known_exemplars#Juha_the_Cave_Spider\|husband]]. Over the last several seasons there have been multiple votes intended to appoint a new [[the Throne\|Throne]]. [[385YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#The_Throne\|The most recent]] election saw four candidates stand: '''Bohemond De Rondell''', '''Chiara i Zayden i Riqueza''', '''Sir Claude Vyse Videre''', and '''Veikko Bondforger''', but so far there has been no winner. None of the candidates received the [[Senate_motion#Constitutional_Vote\|two-thirds of available votes]] required to [[The_Throne#Appointment\|claim the title]]. Presumably the search will continue.

	While the actual job of appointing a Throne lies with the [[Senate]], the magicians of the [[~~Conclave\|~~Conclave]] are also taking note. There appears to be a desire among the orders to ensure that whoever is appointed has the best interests of Imperial magicians at heart. Perhaps unsurprisingly, there has been no interest in the [[I_knew_you_were_trouble#Sorin\|Gauntlet of Fangs]] offered by the [[eternal]] [[Sorin]]. However during the Spring Equinox, a [[Declaration]] of [[Concord]] raised by the [[Imperial Magus]] stated unequivocally that anyone who wishes to follow the [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix]] to the highest office in the land must engage with the Conclave. The [[Conclave order\|orders]] supported that declaration, and in due course it was [[Concord#Resolution\|shared with every Imperial magician]], prompting considerable discussion.		While the actual job of appointing a Throne lies with the [[Senate]], the magicians of the [[Conclave]] are also taking note. There appears to be a desire among the orders to ensure that whoever is appointed has the best interests of Imperial magicians at heart. Perhaps unsurprisingly, there has been no interest in the [[I_knew_you_were_trouble#Sorin\|Gauntlet of Fangs]] offered by the [[eternal]] [[Sorin]]. However during the Spring Equinox, a [[Declaration]] of [[Concord]] raised by the [[Imperial Magus]] stated unequivocally that anyone who wishes to follow the [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix]] to the highest office in the land must engage with the Conclave. The [[Conclave order\|orders]] supported that declaration, and in due course it was [[Concord#Resolution\|shared with every Imperial magician]], prompting considerable discussion.

	{{Concord\|type=Concord\|declaration=The Empress should be fully engaged with all bodies of state. The Throne is the vital link to draw together Senate, Conclave, Synod, Bourse and the Military Council. As such, any candidates who have not made the effort to engage with Conclave should not be supported.\|by=Æsa Sigeling, Imperial Magus\|when=Spring Equinox 385YE}}		{{Concord\|type=Concord\|declaration=The Empress should be fully engaged with all bodies of state. The Throne is the vital link to draw together Senate, Conclave, Synod, Bourse and the Military Council. As such, any candidates who have not made the effort to engage with Conclave should not be supported.\|by=Æsa Sigeling, Imperial Magus\|when=Spring Equinox 385YE}}

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	The Summer Solstice marks the second anniversary of the [[Crowned_in_rose_and_heather#Constitutional_Ruling\|disappearance]] of [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix Lisabetta]] and her [[Known_exemplars#Juha_the_Cave_Spider\|husband]]. Over the last several seasons there have been multiple votes intended to appoint a new [[the Throne\|Throne]]. [[385YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#The_Throne\|The most recent]] election saw four candidates stand: '''Bohemond De Rondell''', '''Chiara i Zayden i Riqueza''', '''Sir Claude Vyse Videre''', and '''Veikko Bondforger''', but so far there has been no winner. None of the candidates received the [[Senate_motion#Constitutional_Vote\|two-thirds of available votes]] required to [[The_Throne#Appointment\|claim the title]]. Presumably the search will continue.		The Summer Solstice marks the second anniversary of the [[Crowned_in_rose_and_heather#Constitutional_Ruling\|disappearance]] of [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix Lisabetta]] and her [[Known_exemplars#Juha_the_Cave_Spider\|husband]]. Over the last several seasons there have been multiple votes intended to appoint a new [[the Throne\|Throne]]. [[385YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#The_Throne\|The most recent]] election saw four candidates stand: '''Bohemond De Rondell''', '''Chiara i Zayden i Riqueza''', '''Sir Claude Vyse Videre''', and '''Veikko Bondforger''', but so far there has been no winner. None of the candidates received the [[Senate_motion#Constitutional_Vote\|two-thirds of available votes]] required to [[The_Throne#Appointment\|claim the title]]. Presumably the search will continue.

	While the actual job of appointing a Throne lies with the [[Senate]], the magicians of the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave\|Conclave]] are also taking note. There appears to be a desire among the orders to ensure that whoever is appointed has the best interests of Imperial magicians at heart. Perhaps unsurprisingly, there has been no interest in the [[I_knew_you_were_trouble#Sorin\|Gauntlet of Fangs]] offered by the [[eternal]] [[Sorin]]. However during the Spring Equinox, a [[Declaration]] of [[Concord]] raised by the [[Imperial Magus]] stated unequivocally that anyone who wishes to follow the [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix]] to the highest office in the land must engage with the Conclave. The [[Conclave order\|orders]] supported that declaration, and in due course it was [[Concord#Resolution\|shared with every Imperial magician]], prompting considerable discussion.		While the actual job of appointing a Throne lies with the [[Senate]], the magicians of the [[Conclave\|Conclave]] are also taking note. There appears to be a desire among the orders to ensure that whoever is appointed has the best interests of Imperial magicians at heart. Perhaps unsurprisingly, there has been no interest in the [[I_knew_you_were_trouble#Sorin\|Gauntlet of Fangs]] offered by the [[eternal]] [[Sorin]]. However during the Spring Equinox, a [[Declaration]] of [[Concord]] raised by the [[Imperial Magus]] stated unequivocally that anyone who wishes to follow the [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix]] to the highest office in the land must engage with the Conclave. The [[Conclave order\|orders]] supported that declaration, and in due course it was [[Concord#Resolution\|shared with every Imperial magician]], prompting considerable discussion.

	{{Concord\|type=Concord\|declaration=The Empress should be fully engaged with all bodies of state. The Throne is the vital link to draw together Senate, Conclave, Synod, Bourse and the Military Council. As such, any candidates who have not made the effort to engage with Conclave should not be supported.\|by=Æsa Sigeling, Imperial Magus\|when=Spring Equinox 385YE}}		{{Concord\|type=Concord\|declaration=The Empress should be fully engaged with all bodies of state. The Throne is the vital link to draw together Senate, Conclave, Synod, Bourse and the Military Council. As such, any candidates who have not made the effort to engage with Conclave should not be supported.\|by=Æsa Sigeling, Imperial Magus\|when=Spring Equinox 385YE}}

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	The Summer Solstice marks the second anniversary of the [[Crowned_in_rose_and_heather#Constitutional_Ruling\|disappearance]] of [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix Lisabetta]] and her [[Known_exemplars#Juha_the_Cave_Spider\|husband]]. Over the last several seasons there have been multiple votes intended to appoint a new [[the Throne\|Throne]]. [[385YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#The_Throne\|The most recent]] election saw four candidates stand: '''Bohemond De Rondell''', '''Chiara i Zayden i Riqueza''', '''Sir Claude Vyse Videre''', and '''Veikko Bondforger''', but so far there has been no winner. None of the candidates received the [[Senate_motion#Constitutional_Vote\|two-thirds of available votes]] required to [[The_Throne#Appointment\|claim the title]]. Presumably the search will continue.		The Summer Solstice marks the second anniversary of the [[Crowned_in_rose_and_heather#Constitutional_Ruling\|disappearance]] of [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix Lisabetta]] and her [[Known_exemplars#Juha_the_Cave_Spider\|husband]]. Over the last several seasons there have been multiple votes intended to appoint a new [[the Throne\|Throne]]. [[385YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#The_Throne\|The most recent]] election saw four candidates stand: '''Bohemond De Rondell''', '''Chiara i Zayden i Riqueza''', '''Sir Claude Vyse Videre''', and '''Veikko Bondforger''', but so far there has been no winner. None of the candidates received the [[Senate_motion#Constitutional_Vote\|two-thirds of available votes]] required to [[The_Throne#Appointment\|claim the title]]. Presumably the search will continue.

	While the actual job of appointing a Throne lies with the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]], the magicians of the [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]] are also taking note. There appears to be a desire among the orders to ensure that whoever is appointed has the best interests of Imperial magicians at heart. Perhaps unsurprisingly, there has been no interest in the [[I_knew_you_were_trouble#Sorin\|Gauntlet of Fangs]] offered by the [[eternal]] [[Sorin]]. However during the Spring Equinox, a [[Declaration]] of [[Concord]] raised by the [[Imperial Magus]] stated unequivocally that anyone who wishes to follow the [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix]] to the highest office in the land must engage with the Conclave. The [[Conclave order\|orders]] supported that declaration, and in due course it was [[Concord#Resolution\|shared with every Imperial magician]], prompting considerable discussion.		While the actual job of appointing a Throne lies with the [[Senate]], the magicians of the [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]] are also taking note. There appears to be a desire among the orders to ensure that whoever is appointed has the best interests of Imperial magicians at heart. Perhaps unsurprisingly, there has been no interest in the [[I_knew_you_were_trouble#Sorin\|Gauntlet of Fangs]] offered by the [[eternal]] [[Sorin]]. However during the Spring Equinox, a [[Declaration]] of [[Concord]] raised by the [[Imperial Magus]] stated unequivocally that anyone who wishes to follow the [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix]] to the highest office in the land must engage with the Conclave. The [[Conclave order\|orders]] supported that declaration, and in due course it was [[Concord#Resolution\|shared with every Imperial magician]], prompting considerable discussion.

	{{Concord\|type=Concord\|declaration=The Empress should be fully engaged with all bodies of state. The Throne is the vital link to draw together Senate, Conclave, Synod, Bourse and the Military Council. As such, any candidates who have not made the effort to engage with Conclave should not be supported.\|by=Æsa Sigeling, Imperial Magus\|when=Spring Equinox 385YE}}		{{Concord\|type=Concord\|declaration=The Empress should be fully engaged with all bodies of state. The Throne is the vital link to draw together Senate, Conclave, Synod, Bourse and the Military Council. As such, any candidates who have not made the effort to engage with Conclave should not be supported.\|by=Æsa Sigeling, Imperial Magus\|when=Spring Equinox 385YE}}