Guardian of the Prosperity of Afal - Revision history

Hailmur at 21:17, 30 May 2026

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	The initial announcement indicated that the title should only be held by a citizen of[[Upwold]]. While that is not something that can be made legally binding, it is likely that other Upwolders may look askance at senators who appoint anyone other than a proper resident of the Silver Chase.		The initial announcement indicated that the title should only be held by a citizen of[[Upwold]]. While that is not something that can be made legally binding, it is likely that other Upwolders may look askance at senators who appoint anyone other than a proper resident of the Silver Chase.

	The Guardian of Afal was [[387YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Landskeeper_Titles\|amended]], along with five other Marcher titles, to make clear it should be held by a landskeeper. The motion also made it a responsibility of the title to look after the land and people of the Marches.		The Guardian of Afal was [[387YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Landskeeper_Titles\|amended]], along with five other Marcher titles, during the Winter Solstice 387YE to make clear it should be held by a landskeeper. The motion also made it a responsibility of the title to look after the land and people of the Marches.

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==

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	===Landskeeper's Due===		===Landskeeper's Due===
	If they are a [[landskeeper]], the Guardian of Afal receives eight ~~thrones~~ each season. This represents seasonal gifts of food, warm clothing, second-hand boots, wicker baskets, ironmongery, small chairs and side-tables, and similar marks of approval.		If they are a [[landskeeper]], the Guardian of Afal receives eight crowns each season. This represents seasonal gifts of food, warm clothing, second-hand boots, wicker baskets, ironmongery, small chairs and side-tables, and similar marks of approval.

	===Honey and Apples===		===Honey and Apples===

Hailmur at 20:43, 30 May 2026

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Guardian of Afal is a [[the Marches\|Marcher]] [[Imperial title]] [[Construct_Prosperity_of_Afal\|announced]] by Vikas Blake, ~~the~~ [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave]] in Summer 382YE. The position of Guardian is a [[sinecure]], requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income of crystal mana.		The Guardian of Afal is a [[the Marches\|Marcher]] [[Imperial title]] [[Construct_Prosperity_of_Afal\|announced]] by '''Vikas Blake''', as [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave]] in Summer 382YE. The position of Guardian is a [[sinecure]], requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income of crystal mana.

			The initial announcement indicated that the title should only be held by a citizen of[[Upwold]]. While that is not something that can be made legally binding, it is likely that other Upwolders may look askance at senators who appoint anyone other than a proper resident of the Silver Chase.

			The Guardian of Afal was [[387YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Landskeeper_Titles\|amended]], along with five other Marcher titles, to make clear it should be held by a landskeeper. The motion also made it a responsibility of the title to look after the land and people of the Marches.

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
	The Guardian has ~~no particular responsibilities; they simply receive~~ a ~~bounty~~ of ~~[[Game_items#Mana_Crystals\|crystal mana]] from~~ the [[#Afal-on-Ash\|~~apple-tree stand]] in [[Upwold~~]]~~. If the glade~~ were to be threatened in any way, it would be the responsibility of the Guardian to deal with those threats. The initial announcement indicated that the title should only be held by a citizen of Upwold. While that is not something that can be made legally binding, it is likely that other Upwolders may look askance at senators who appoint anyone other than a proper resident of the Silver Chase.		The Guardian of Afal has a responsibility to look after the land and people of the Marches. In addition, if the [[#Afal-on-Ash\|glade]] were to be threatened in any way, it would be the responsibility of the Guardian to deal with those threats.

	==Powers==		==Powers==
	===Bounty of Mana===		===Bounty of Mana===
	The Guardian of Afal gains custodianship of a [[sinecure]]. They receive an income of 9 crystal mana each season.		The Guardian of Afal gains custodianship of a [[sinecure]]. They receive an income of 9 crystal mana each season.

			===Landskeeper's Due===
			If they are a [[landskeeper]], the Guardian of Afal receives eight thrones each season. This represents seasonal gifts of food, warm clothing, second-hand boots, wicker baskets, ironmongery, small chairs and side-tables, and similar marks of approval.

	===Honey and Apples===		===Honey and Apples===
	The Guardian also receives regular gifts of apples, apple-blossom honey, honeycomb, and similar products from residents of the nearby area who appreciate the restful nature of the glade they oversee. While this has no game effect, the Guardian may gain a reputation for being an expert on such things, and should feel free to roleplay that they have easy access to victuals of this nature.		The Guardian also receives regular gifts of apples, apple-blossom honey, honeycomb, and similar products from residents of the nearby area who appreciate the restful nature of the glade they oversee. While this has no game effect, the Guardian may gain a reputation for being an expert on such things, and should feel free to roleplay that they have easy access to victuals of this nature.

Hailmur at 20:25, 30 May 2026

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	The title can be held by a Marcher citizen. The Guardian has [[tenure]], and serves until they die or step down. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Marcher [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The title can be held by a Marcher citizen. The Guardian has [[tenure]], and serves until they die or step down. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Marcher [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].
			{{RecentElections\|Guardian_of_the_Prosperity_of_Afal}}

	==Afal-on-Ash==		==Afal-on-Ash==
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	<small>Original descriptive text submitted by Gordon Hodges</small>		<small>Original descriptive text submitted by Gordon Hodges</small>
	~~{{RecentElections\|Guardian_of_the_Prosperity_of_Afal}}~~
	[[Category:Title]]		[[Category:Title]]
	[[Category:The Marches]]		[[Category:The Marches]]

Twiggy at 19:24, 3 March 2026

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Guardian of Afal is a [[the Marches\|Marcher]] [[Imperial title]] [[Construct_Prosperity_of_Afal\|~~anounced~~]] by Vikas Blake, the [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave]] in Summer 382YE. The position of Guardian is a [[sinecure]], requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income of crystal mana.		The Guardian of Afal is a [[the Marches\|Marcher]] [[Imperial title]] [[Construct_Prosperity_of_Afal\|announced]] by Vikas Blake, the [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave]] in Summer 382YE. The position of Guardian is a [[sinecure]], requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income of crystal mana.
	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
	The Guardian has no particular responsibilities; they simply receive a bounty of [[Game_items#Mana_Crystals\|crystal mana]] from the [[#Afal-on-Ash\|apple-tree stand]] in [[Upwold]]. If the glade were to be threatened in any way, it would be the responsibility of the Guardian to deal with those threats. The initial announcement indicated that the title should only be held by a citizen of Upwold. While that is not something that can be made legally binding, it is likely that other Upwolders may look askance at senators who appoint anyone other than a proper resident of the Silver Chase.		The Guardian has no particular responsibilities; they simply receive a bounty of [[Game_items#Mana_Crystals\|crystal mana]] from the [[#Afal-on-Ash\|apple-tree stand]] in [[Upwold]]. If the glade were to be threatened in any way, it would be the responsibility of the Guardian to deal with those threats. The initial announcement indicated that the title should only be held by a citizen of Upwold. While that is not something that can be made legally binding, it is likely that other Upwolders may look askance at senators who appoint anyone other than a proper resident of the Silver Chase.

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

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

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	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	The Guardian of Afal is elected by unanimous decision of the Marcher [[senator\|senators]]. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position\|may be appointed]] by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] instead.		The Guardian of Afal is elected by unanimous decision of the Marcher [[senator\|senators]]. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position\|may be appointed]] by the [[Senate]] instead.

	The title can be held by a Marcher citizen. The Guardian has [[tenure]], and serves until they die or step down. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Marcher [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The title can be held by a Marcher citizen. The Guardian has [[tenure]], and serves until they die or step down. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Marcher [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].

Twiggy at 19:59, 9 August 2025

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	==Afal-on-Ash==		==Afal-on-Ash==
	Near the waters of the river Ash in Afal, in [[Upwold#Ashbrook\|Ashbrook]], [[Upwold]], stands a grove of seven apple trees. Arranged in a ring, each tree is hung with seven model ~~behives~~ made of mithril, no bigger than a large apple. These forty-nine ~~artifical~~ beehives are beautiful symbols of [[Prosperity]], swinging gently in the breeze, catching the sunlight and reflecting around the glade. In the ~~center~~ of the peaceful stand of trees is a stone plinth, the top hollowed to form a mithril-lined bowl inlaid with the runes [[Bravash]], [[Verys]], and [[Pallas]]. The bowl is filled each morning with water from the river Ash, and warmed by the sun. Over time, shards of crystal mana begin to form in the bowl. It takes time, but over the course of several weeks a single perfectly spherical mana crystal forms in the water.		Near the waters of the river Ash in Afal, in [[Upwold#Ashbrook\|Ashbrook]], [[Upwold]], stands a grove of seven apple trees. Arranged in a ring, each tree is hung with seven model beehives made of mithril, no bigger than a large apple. These forty-nine artificial beehives are beautiful symbols of [[Prosperity]], swinging gently in the breeze, catching the sunlight and reflecting around the glade. In the centre of the peaceful stand of trees is a stone plinth, the top hollowed to form a mithril-lined bowl inlaid with the runes [[Bravash]], [[Verys]], and [[Pallas]]. The bowl is filled each morning with water from the river Ash, and warmed by the sun. Over time, shards of crystal mana begin to form in the bowl. It takes time, but over the course of several weeks a single perfectly spherical mana crystal forms in the water.

	The glade possesses an odd quality of restfulness. When the weather is good, attendants and visitors can often be found lounging beneath the trees chatting quietly and sharing food and drink - especially when the trees are fruiting. The effect becomes most pronounced for the hour on either side of sunset, when it is deceptively easy for visitors unprepared for the aura to be lulled to gentle, peaceful sleep by the lapping of the river, and the soughing of the wind through the branches of the apple trees.		The glade possesses an odd quality of restfulness. When the weather is good, attendants and visitors can often be found lounging beneath the trees chatting quietly and sharing food and drink - especially when the trees are fruiting. The effect becomes most pronounced for the hour on either side of sunset, when it is deceptively easy for visitors unprepared for the aura to be lulled to gentle, peaceful sleep by the lapping of the river, and the soughing of the wind through the branches of the apple trees.

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Appointment: tenure, not autumn

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	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	The Guardian of Afal is elected ~~at the Autumn Equinox~~ by unanimous decision of the Marcher [[senator\|senators]]. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position\|may be appointed]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] instead.		The Guardian of Afal is elected by unanimous decision of the Marcher [[senator\|senators]]. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position\|may be appointed]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] instead.

	The title can be held by a Marcher citizen. The Guardian has [[tenure]], and serves until they die or step down. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Marcher [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The title can be held by a Marcher citizen. The Guardian has [[tenure]], and serves until they die or step down. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Marcher [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].

Matt at 14:24, 7 June 2022

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	The Guardian of Afal is elected at the Autumn Equinox by unanimous decision of the Marcher [[senator\|senators]]. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position\|may be appointed]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] instead.		The Guardian of Afal is elected at the Autumn Equinox by unanimous decision of the Marcher [[senator\|senators]]. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position\|may be appointed]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] instead.

	The title can be held by a Marcher citizen. The Guardian serves ~~until the next election for the title or~~ until they die or step down. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Marcher [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The title can be held by a Marcher citizen. The Guardian has [[tenure]], and serves until they die or step down. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Marcher [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].

	==Afal-on-Ash==		==Afal-on-Ash==

Novemberalice at 21:41, 1 August 2020

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	<small>Original descriptive text submitted by Gordon Hodges</small>		<small>Original descriptive text submitted by Gordon Hodges</small>
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	[[Category:Title]]		[[Category:Title]]
	[[Category:The Marches]]		[[Category:The Marches]]