Guardian of the Prosperity of Afal - Revision history

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.

Hailmur: /* Appointment */ tenure, not autumn

2023-01-05T16:30:40Z

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>
			{{RecentElections\|Guardian_of_the_Prosperity_of_Afal}}
	[[Category:Title]]		[[Category:Title]]
	[[Category:The Marches]]		[[Category:The Marches]]

Rafferty: /* Appointment */

2018-09-07T11:18:05Z

Appointment

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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 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]].

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

Matt at 01:01, 7 September 2018

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	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	The Guardian of Afal is ~~appointed~~ 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 ~~is an annual position, 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 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]].

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

Matt: /* Appointment */

2018-09-07T00:57:54Z

Appointment

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	The Guardian of Afal is appointed 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 appointed 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 [[Imperial_title#Term_of_office\|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 is an annual position, 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==
	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 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.

Rafferty: /* Afal-on-Ash */

2018-09-04T20:02:59Z

Afal-on-Ash

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	The title can be held by a Marcher citizen. The Guardian has [[Imperial_title#Term_of_office\|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 [[Imperial_title#Term_of_office\|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==
	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 ~~amd~~ 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 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.

	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.