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Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Civil Service" to "[[Civil Service"

2026-01-15T22:26:31Z

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	The [[Synod]] exists to keep the Empire virtuous. This august body is formed from every priest in the Empire who has a recognized congregation. It has many powers defined in the Imperial Constitution, and is the only body able to dismiss an Imperial citizen from a position once they have been appointed. The prosecution of wars and the defence of the Empire is the responsibility of the generals appointed to the [[Military Council]], whilst the most powerful magicians in the Empire protect and support their own through the [[Conclave]]. The [[Bourse]] oversees matters of economics, helping to build the Empire and enrich its citizens.		The [[Synod]] exists to keep the Empire virtuous. This august body is formed from every priest in the Empire who has a recognized congregation. It has many powers defined in the Imperial Constitution, and is the only body able to dismiss an Imperial citizen from a position once they have been appointed. The prosecution of wars and the defence of the Empire is the responsibility of the generals appointed to the [[Military Council]], whilst the most powerful magicians in the Empire protect and support their own through the [[Conclave]]. The [[Bourse]] oversees matters of economics, helping to build the Empire and enrich its citizens.

	The day-to-day operation of the Empire is attended to by the magistrates and functionaries of the [[~~Imperial~~ Civil Service]]. These NPCs (non-player characters) ensure that the laws are upheld. They also ensure that the tedious business of logistics and administration is attended to without those who rule having to waste their time with such matters. They have an untarnished reputation for integrity and impartiality. The magistrates ensure that everyone has recourse to the law, while the functionaries see that armies are fed and transported where the Generals order and that workers are hired and paid for building projects that the Senate authorises.		The day-to-day operation of the Empire is attended to by the magistrates and functionaries of the [[Civil Service]]. These NPCs (non-player characters) ensure that the laws are upheld. They also ensure that the tedious business of logistics and administration is attended to without those who rule having to waste their time with such matters. They have an untarnished reputation for integrity and impartiality. The magistrates ensure that everyone has recourse to the law, while the functionaries see that armies are fed and transported where the Generals order and that workers are hired and paid for building projects that the Senate authorises.

	What binds the Empire together is the [[The Way\|Way of Virtue]], a single religion shared by every citizen which teaches that humans enjoy reincarnation after death and that adherence to the seven great Virtues will ensure a swift reincarnation. The Way recognizes the legacy of the heroes of the past, while encouraging every citizen to work towards the triumph of humanity.		What binds the Empire together is the [[The Way\|Way of Virtue]], a single religion shared by every citizen which teaches that humans enjoy reincarnation after death and that adherence to the seven great Virtues will ensure a swift reincarnation. The Way recognizes the legacy of the heroes of the past, while encouraging every citizen to work towards the triumph of humanity.

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

2026-01-15T16:00:57Z

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

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	** [[The_Way\|Religion]]		** [[The_Way\|Religion]]
	* The [[Military Council]]		* The [[Military Council]]
	* The [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]]		* The [[Conclave]]
	* The [[Bourse]]		* The [[Bourse]]
	** [[Currency]]		** [[Currency]]

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

2026-01-15T12:45:37Z

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

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	The wiki contains a great deal of information about the Empire and the world in which it lies. Everyone is given explicit permission to know anything they find on this wiki in-character if it is appropriate to their characterization.		The wiki contains a great deal of information about the Empire and the world in which it lies. Everyone is given explicit permission to know anything they find on this wiki in-character if it is appropriate to their characterization.
	* [[The Throne]]		* [[The Throne]]
	* The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]]		* The [[Senate]]
	* The [[Synod]]		* The [[Synod]]
	** [[The_Way\|Religion]]		** [[The_Way\|Religion]]

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

2026-01-15T12:45:35Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Bourse" to "[[Bourse"

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	* The [[Military Council]]		* The [[Military Council]]
	* The [[Imperial Conclave]]		* The [[Imperial Conclave]]
	* The [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]]		* The [[Bourse]]
	** [[Currency]]		** [[Currency]]
	* [[Imperial Law]]		* [[Imperial Law]]

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

2026-01-15T12:45:35Z

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

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	* [[The Throne]]		* [[The Throne]]
	* The [[Imperial Senate]]		* The [[Imperial Senate]]
	* The [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]]		* The [[Synod]]
	** [[The_Way\|Religion]]		** [[The_Way\|Religion]]
	* The [[Military Council]]		* The [[Military Council]]

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

2026-01-15T12:23:10Z

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

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	* The [[Imperial Synod]]		* The [[Imperial Synod]]
	** [[The_Way\|Religion]]		** [[The_Way\|Religion]]
	* The [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council]]		* The [[Military Council]]
	* The [[Imperial Conclave]]		* The [[Imperial Conclave]]
	* The [[Imperial Bourse]]		* The [[Imperial Bourse]]

Twiggy at 15:07, 21 August 2025

2025-08-21T15:07:45Z

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	The [[Synod]] exists to keep the Empire virtuous. This august body is formed from every priest in the Empire who has a recognized congregation. It has many powers defined in the Imperial Constitution, and is the only body able to dismiss an Imperial citizen from a position once they have been appointed. The prosecution of wars and the defence of the Empire is the responsibility of the generals appointed to the [[Military Council]], whilst the most powerful magicians in the Empire protect and support their own through the [[Conclave]]. The [[Bourse]] oversees matters of economics, helping to build the Empire and enrich its citizens.		The [[Synod]] exists to keep the Empire virtuous. This august body is formed from every priest in the Empire who has a recognized congregation. It has many powers defined in the Imperial Constitution, and is the only body able to dismiss an Imperial citizen from a position once they have been appointed. The prosecution of wars and the defence of the Empire is the responsibility of the generals appointed to the [[Military Council]], whilst the most powerful magicians in the Empire protect and support their own through the [[Conclave]]. The [[Bourse]] oversees matters of economics, helping to build the Empire and enrich its citizens.

	The day-to-day operation of the Empire is attended to by the magistrates and functionaries of the [[Imperial Civil Service]]. These NPCs (non-player characters) ensure that the laws are upheld. They also ensure that the tedious business of logistics and administration is attended to without those who rule having to waste their time with such matters. They have an untarnished reputation for integrity and impartiality. The magistrates ensure that everyone has recourse to the law, while the functionaries see that armies are fed and transported where the Generals order and that workers are hired and paid for building projects that the Senate ~~authorizes~~.		The day-to-day operation of the Empire is attended to by the magistrates and functionaries of the [[Imperial Civil Service]]. These NPCs (non-player characters) ensure that the laws are upheld. They also ensure that the tedious business of logistics and administration is attended to without those who rule having to waste their time with such matters. They have an untarnished reputation for integrity and impartiality. The magistrates ensure that everyone has recourse to the law, while the functionaries see that armies are fed and transported where the Generals order and that workers are hired and paid for building projects that the Senate authorises.

	What binds the Empire together is the [[The Way\|Way of Virtue]], a single religion shared by every citizen which teaches that humans enjoy reincarnation after death and that adherence to the seven great Virtues will ensure a swift reincarnation. The Way recognizes the legacy of the heroes of the past, while encouraging every citizen to work towards the triumph of humanity.		What binds the Empire together is the [[The Way\|Way of Virtue]], a single religion shared by every citizen which teaches that humans enjoy reincarnation after death and that adherence to the seven great Virtues will ensure a swift reincarnation. The Way recognizes the legacy of the heroes of the past, while encouraging every citizen to work towards the triumph of humanity.

Beeswax at 22:43, 12 July 2024

2024-07-12T22:43:53Z

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Ten Nations.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Ten [[nation overview\|nations]], united (more or less) in a single Empire.\|width=600}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Ten Nations.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Ten [[nation overview\|nations]], united (more or less) in a single Empire.\|width=600}}
	Formed nearly four hundred years ago when the [[First Empress]] began her crusade to unite all humanity, the Empire has grown and prospered ever since despite being surrounded by barbarian enemies. Made up of ~~nine~~ great nations, the Empire is politically and legally unified. Everyone is an Imperial citizen but the Empire seeks to maintain the unique culture and customs of the different nations.		Formed nearly four hundred years ago when the [[First Empress]] began her crusade to unite all humanity, the Empire has grown and prospered ever since despite being surrounded by barbarian enemies. Made up of ten great nations, the Empire is politically and legally unified. Everyone is an Imperial citizen but the Empire seeks to maintain the unique culture and customs of the different nations.

	The Empire has a complex political system that shares power between a number of institutions. At its head is The [[Throne]], the seat of the Emperor or Empress and the most powerful political position in the Empire. The Throne is not hereditary; the occupant is chosen by the [[Senate]] (a council of representatives chosen from each nation) to oversee the running of the Empire. When the Throne is empty, most of its powers are held by the Senate.		The Empire has a complex political system that shares power between a number of institutions. At its head is The [[Throne]], the seat of the Emperor or Empress and the most powerful political position in the Empire. The Throne is not hereditary; the occupant is chosen by the [[Senate]] (a council of representatives chosen from each nation) to oversee the running of the Empire. When the Throne is empty, most of its powers are held by the Senate.

Hastur at 07:53, 2 May 2021

2021-05-02T07:53:14Z

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	What binds the Empire together is the [[The Way\|Way of Virtue]], a single religion shared by every citizen which teaches that humans enjoy reincarnation after death and that adherence to the seven great Virtues will ensure a swift reincarnation. The Way recognizes the legacy of the heroes of the past, while encouraging every citizen to work towards the triumph of humanity.		What binds the Empire together is the [[The Way\|Way of Virtue]], a single religion shared by every citizen which teaches that humans enjoy reincarnation after death and that adherence to the seven great Virtues will ensure a swift reincarnation. The Way recognizes the legacy of the heroes of the past, while encouraging every citizen to work towards the triumph of humanity.

	That triumph is not assured; the Empire has enemies on all sides~~. [[Barbarian]] tribes and kingdoms~~ that look on the success of humanity with jealous eyes. They remember a time when they ruled this land and pounce on any opportunity to restore their own fortunes. The dream of the First Empress will not be complete until these barbarians are defeated once and for all.		That triumph is not assured; the Empire has enemies on all sides, that look on the success of humanity with jealous eyes. They remember a time when they ruled this land and pounce on any opportunity to restore their own fortunes. The dream of the First Empress will not be complete until these barbarians are defeated once and for all.

	==Five things to know about the Empire==		==Five things to know about the Empire==
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	*'''It is unified by faith.''' The Way of Virtue is the official state religion based on philosophy and reincarnation. It is the only legal religion allowed in the Empire and is accepted in some form by almost all citizens.		*'''It is unified by faith.''' The Way of Virtue is the official state religion based on philosophy and reincarnation. It is the only legal religion allowed in the Empire and is accepted in some form by almost all citizens.
	*'''It does not tolerate murder.''' The Empire has a strong legal system that serves to identify and prosecute criminals especially murderers. Our NPC magistrates will use every possible in-character resource to punish those who break the law.		*'''It does not tolerate murder.''' The Empire has a strong legal system that serves to identify and prosecute criminals especially murderers. Our NPC magistrates will use every possible in-character resource to punish those who break the law.
	*'''It has many enemies.''' The Empire is surrounded by barbarians, the majority of whom are ~~orc tribes and kingdoms~~. There has never been a year when the Empire was not at war with at least one of them.		*'''It has many enemies.''' The Empire is surrounded by barbarians, the majority of whom are orcs. There has never been a year when the Empire was not at war with at least one of them.
	*'''It is defended by its heroes.''' The Empire relies on its heroic citizens to defend it. Many elements of Imperial society works to encourage the citizenry to step up to this challenge. Children are taught to be the heroes of tomorrow.		*'''It is defended by its heroes.''' The Empire relies on its heroic citizens to defend it. Many elements of Imperial society works to encourage the citizenry to step up to this challenge. Children are taught to be the heroes of tomorrow.

Matt at 10:09, 28 September 2020

2020-09-28T10:09:38Z

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Ten Nations.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Ten [[~~The Nations~~\|nations]], united (more or less) in a single Empire.\|width=600}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Ten Nations.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Ten [[nation overview\|nations]], united (more or less) in a single Empire.\|width=600}}
	Formed nearly four hundred years ago when the [[First Empress]] began her crusade to unite all humanity, the Empire has grown and prospered ever since despite being surrounded by barbarian enemies. Made up of nine great nations, the Empire is politically and legally unified. Everyone is an Imperial citizen but the Empire seeks to maintain the unique culture and customs of the different nations.		Formed nearly four hundred years ago when the [[First Empress]] began her crusade to unite all humanity, the Empire has grown and prospered ever since despite being surrounded by barbarian enemies. Made up of nine great nations, the Empire is politically and legally unified. Everyone is an Imperial citizen but the Empire seeks to maintain the unique culture and customs of the different nations.