High Bard of the Empire - Revision history

Hailmur at 21:53, 25 March 2026

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Making Music.jpg\|caption=The Imperial Bard embodies the artistic spirit of the Empire.\|title=The first High Bard, Kaewynn de Launcet (L) makes music with Vivienne de Carsenere (R).\|align=right\|width=~~450~~}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Making Music.jpg\|caption=The Imperial Bard embodies the artistic spirit of the Empire.\|title=The first High Bard, Kaewynn de Launcet (L) makes music with Vivienne de Carsenere (R).\|align=right\|width=350}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The High Bard of the Empire is an [[Imperial Title\|Imperial title]] appointed by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]]. It was [[Create_title_of_High_Bard_of_the_Empire\|created]] by the [[Senate]] during the Winter Solstice 380YE summit. Following some [[Create_title_of_High_Bard_of_the_Empire#Constitution\|controversy]], the title was [[Amend_powers_of_the_High_Bard\|granted a stipend]] during the Summer Solstice of the same year.		The High Bard of the Empire is an [[Imperial Title\|Imperial title]] appointed by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]]. It was [[Create_title_of_High_Bard_of_the_Empire\|created]] by the [[Senate]] during the Winter Solstice 380YE summit. Following some [[Create_title_of_High_Bard_of_the_Empire#Constitution\|controversy]], the title was [[Amend_powers_of_the_High_Bard\|granted a stipend]] during the Summer Solstice of the same year.
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	The High Bard is expected to leave a personal composition as a legacy. They are expected to keep the Senate appraised of matters of inspiration to the Empire, and to promote and encourage excellence and passionate demonstration of artistic performance across all the nations of the Empire.		The High Bard is expected to leave a personal composition as a legacy. They are expected to keep the Senate appraised of matters of inspiration to the Empire, and to promote and encourage excellence and passionate demonstration of artistic performance across all the nations of the Empire.
	==Limitations==		==Limitations==
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=high_bard.jpeg\|caption=Song is not the only bardic medium. Poetry can cut with the sharpest satire. \|title=Song is not the only bardic medium. Poetry can carry the sharpest satire. \|align=right\|width=350}}
	===One Year Only===		===One Year Only===
	The High Bard serves for up to one year unless removed from office early. In addition, no person may hold the title of High Bard of the Empire more than once in their lifetime.		The High Bard serves for up to one year unless removed from office early. In addition, no person may hold the title of High Bard of the Empire more than once in their lifetime.
	==Powers==		==Powers==
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=high_bard.jpeg\|caption=Song is not the only bardic medium. Poetry can cut with the sharpest satire. \|title=Song is not the only bardic medium. Poetry can carry the sharpest satire. \|align=right\|width=450}}
	===Address the Senate===		===Address the Senate===
	The High Bard has the right to make an address to the Senate once per summit. This is intended to allow them to keep the Senate appraised of matters of inspiration to the Empire, and may commonly take the form of an artistic performance. To use this power, the High Bard informs the Civil Service that they wish to address the Senate. Their address will be added to the agenda for the next [[Senate session]].		The High Bard has the right to make an address to the Senate once per summit. This is intended to allow them to keep the Senate appraised of matters of inspiration to the Empire, and may commonly take the form of an artistic performance. To use this power, the High Bard informs the Civil Service that they wish to address the Senate. Their address will be added to the agenda for the next [[Senate session]].
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	__NOTOC__		__NOTOC__
	Any Imperial citizen may hold the title. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] and the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		Any Imperial citizen may hold the title. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] and the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Mikael Reskovich.jpg\|caption='''Mikael Reskovich''', High Bard of the Empire\|align=left\|width=300}}
	==Compositions==		==Compositions==
	Artistic works by the various High Bards of the Empire may be found below:		Artistic works by the various High Bards of the Empire may be found below:
	* [[Oranseri (Song)\|Oranseri]] - a song by '''Malcón i Dyrelnos i Erigo'''		* [[Oranseri (Song)\|Oranseri]] - a song by '''Malcón i Dyrelnos i Erigo'''
	~~<!--{{CaptionedImage\|file=HighBardoftheEmpire.jpg\|caption='''Tarik of Ashenhall''', High Bard of the Empire\|align=left\|width=400}}-->~~
	* [[Much and More (poem)\|Much and More]], [[Threads (poem)\|Threads]], [[The Verdict of Our Enemies (poem)\|The Verdict of Our Enemies]], [[Salvation (poem)\|Salvation]], and [[On Freedom (poem)\|On Freedom]] - poetry by '''Protectorate Rile'''		* [[Much and More (poem)\|Much and More]], [[Threads (poem)\|Threads]], [[The Verdict of Our Enemies (poem)\|The Verdict of Our Enemies]], [[Salvation (poem)\|Salvation]], and [[On Freedom (poem)\|On Freedom]] - poetry by '''Protectorate Rile'''
	* [[Show us the Way]], [[A Song for Lisabetta]], [[A Million Freed]] and [[A Horn Resounding (Song)\|A Horn Resounding]] - songs by '''Tiana i Zaydan i Riqueza''' as requested by Dream-Singer - a herald of [[Lashonar]], who [[The_illusion_of_majesty#A_Song_for_the_Asking\|requested four songs]] of the High Bard.		* [[Show us the Way]], [[A Song for Lisabetta]], [[A Million Freed]] and [[A Horn Resounding (Song)\|A Horn Resounding]] - songs by '''Tiana i Zaydan i Riqueza''' as requested by Dream-Singer - a herald of [[Lashonar]], who [[The_illusion_of_majesty#A_Song_for_the_Asking\|requested four songs]] of the High Bard.

Hailmur at 13:29, 28 January 2026

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	Artistic works by the various High Bards of the Empire may be found below:		Artistic works by the various High Bards of the Empire may be found below:
	* [[Oranseri (Song)\|Oranseri]] - a song by '''Malcón i Dyrelnos i Erigo'''		* [[Oranseri (Song)\|Oranseri]] - a song by '''Malcón i Dyrelnos i Erigo'''
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=HighBardoftheEmpire.jpg\|caption='''Tarik of Ashenhall''', High Bard of the Empire\|align=left\|width=400}}		<!--{{CaptionedImage\|file=HighBardoftheEmpire.jpg\|caption='''Tarik of Ashenhall''', High Bard of the Empire\|align=left\|width=400}}-->
	* [[Much and More (poem)\|Much and More]], [[Threads (poem)\|Threads]], [[The Verdict of Our Enemies (poem)\|The Verdict of Our Enemies]], [[Salvation (poem)\|Salvation]], and [[On Freedom (poem)\|On Freedom]] - poetry by '''Protectorate Rile'''		* [[Much and More (poem)\|Much and More]], [[Threads (poem)\|Threads]], [[The Verdict of Our Enemies (poem)\|The Verdict of Our Enemies]], [[Salvation (poem)\|Salvation]], and [[On Freedom (poem)\|On Freedom]] - poetry by '''Protectorate Rile'''
	* [[Show us the Way]], [[A Song for Lisabetta]], [[A Million Freed]] and [[A Horn Resounding (Song)\|A Horn Resounding]] - songs by '''Tiana i Zaydan i Riqueza''' as requested by Dream-Singer - a herald of [[Lashonar]], who [[The_illusion_of_majesty#A_Song_for_the_Asking\|requested four songs]] of the High Bard.		* [[Show us the Way]], [[A Song for Lisabetta]], [[A Million Freed]] and [[A Horn Resounding (Song)\|A Horn Resounding]] - songs by '''Tiana i Zaydan i Riqueza''' as requested by Dream-Singer - a herald of [[Lashonar]], who [[The_illusion_of_majesty#A_Song_for_the_Asking\|requested four songs]] of the High Bard.

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

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Making Music.jpg\|caption=The Imperial Bard embodies the artistic spirit of the Empire.\|title=The first High Bard, Kaewynn de Launcet (L) makes music with Vivienne de Carsenere (R).\|align=right\|width=450}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Making Music.jpg\|caption=The Imperial Bard embodies the artistic spirit of the Empire.\|title=The first High Bard, Kaewynn de Launcet (L) makes music with Vivienne de Carsenere (R).\|align=right\|width=450}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The High Bard of the Empire is an [[Imperial Title\|Imperial title]] appointed by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]]. It was [[Create_title_of_High_Bard_of_the_Empire\|created]] by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] during the Winter Solstice 380YE summit. Following some [[Create_title_of_High_Bard_of_the_Empire#Constitution\|controversy]], the title was [[Amend_powers_of_the_High_Bard\|granted a stipend]] during the Summer Solstice of the same year.		The High Bard of the Empire is an [[Imperial Title\|Imperial title]] appointed by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]]. It was [[Create_title_of_High_Bard_of_the_Empire\|created]] by the [[Senate]] during the Winter Solstice 380YE summit. Following some [[Create_title_of_High_Bard_of_the_Empire#Constitution\|controversy]], the title was [[Amend_powers_of_the_High_Bard\|granted a stipend]] during the Summer Solstice of the same year.

	The title as first presented passed through the Senate during the Winter 380YE session, but there was some opposition from the [[Scrutiny\|Constitutional Court]]. While the discussion continued, Kaywenn du Launcet was appointed the first High Bard and the situation was resolved in Summer 381YE.		The title as first presented passed through the Senate during the Winter 380YE session, but there was some opposition from the [[Scrutiny\|Constitutional Court]]. While the discussion continued, Kaywenn du Launcet was appointed the first High Bard and the situation was resolved in Summer 381YE.

Hailmur: /* Compositions */

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Compositions

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	==Compositions==		==Compositions==
	Artistic works by the various High Bards of the Empire may be found below:		Artistic works by the various High Bards of the Empire may be found below:
	* [[Little Folk of the Empire]] - a song by '''Irina Akulinovna Kotor''' for the celebration to commemorate [[Empress Lisabetta]]’s first year on the throne.
	* [[Show us the Way]], [[A Song for Lisabetta]], [[A Million Freed]] and [[A Horn Resounding (Song)\|A Horn Resounding]] - songs by '''Tiana i Zaydan i Riqueza''' as requested by Dream-Singer - a herald of [[Lashonar]], who [[The_illusion_of_majesty#A_Song_for_the_Asking\|requested four songs]] of the High Bard.
	* [[Much and More (poem)\|Much and More]], [[Threads (poem)\|Threads]], [[The Verdict of Our Enemies (poem)\|The Verdict of Our Enemies]], [[Salvation (poem)\|Salvation]], and [[On Freedom (poem)\|On Freedom]] - poetry by '''Protectorate Rile'''
	* [[Oranseri (Song)\|Oranseri]] - a song by '''Malcón i Dyrelnos i Erigo'''		* [[Oranseri (Song)\|Oranseri]] - a song by '''Malcón i Dyrelnos i Erigo'''
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=HighBardoftheEmpire.jpg\|caption='''Tarik of Ashenhall''', High Bard of the Empire\|align=left\|width=400}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=HighBardoftheEmpire.jpg\|caption='''Tarik of Ashenhall''', High Bard of the Empire\|align=left\|width=400}}
			* [[Much and More (poem)\|Much and More]], [[Threads (poem)\|Threads]], [[The Verdict of Our Enemies (poem)\|The Verdict of Our Enemies]], [[Salvation (poem)\|Salvation]], and [[On Freedom (poem)\|On Freedom]] - poetry by '''Protectorate Rile'''
			* [[Show us the Way]], [[A Song for Lisabetta]], [[A Million Freed]] and [[A Horn Resounding (Song)\|A Horn Resounding]] - songs by '''Tiana i Zaydan i Riqueza''' as requested by Dream-Singer - a herald of [[Lashonar]], who [[The_illusion_of_majesty#A_Song_for_the_Asking\|requested four songs]] of the High Bard.
			* [[Little Folk of the Empire]] - a song by '''Irina Akulinovna Kotor''' for the celebration to commemorate [[Empress Lisabetta]]’s first year on the throne.
	{{RecentElections\|High_Bard_of_the_Empire}}		{{RecentElections\|High_Bard_of_the_Empire}}
	<quote by="Valentin Ivarovich Orzel, Senator Weirwater">The High Bard will embody the artistic spirit of the Empire and should carry songs in passion and courage to embolden and encourage our soldiers and should deliver spirit-crushing feats of satire and rebuke against the Barbarian Generals and our hated foes! By these means we will demonstrate the power of artistic inspiration from all our nations to weave glorious legacy through the deeds and example of our bright Imperial fellowship.</quote>		<quote by="Valentin Ivarovich Orzel, Senator Weirwater">The High Bard will embody the artistic spirit of the Empire and should carry songs in passion and courage to embolden and encourage our soldiers and should deliver spirit-crushing feats of satire and rebuke against the Barbarian Generals and our hated foes! By these means we will demonstrate the power of artistic inspiration from all our nations to weave glorious legacy through the deeds and example of our bright Imperial fellowship.</quote>

Hailmur at 10:16, 7 September 2024

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	The High Bard serves for up to one year unless removed from office early. In addition, no person may hold the title of High Bard of the Empire more than once in their lifetime.		The High Bard serves for up to one year unless removed from office early. In addition, no person may hold the title of High Bard of the Empire more than once in their lifetime.
	==Powers==		==Powers==
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=high_bard.jpeg\|caption=Song is not the only bardic medium. Poetry can cut with the sharpest satire. \|title=Song is not the only bardic medium. Poetry can carry the sharpest satire. \|align=right\|width=450}}
	===Address the Senate===		===Address the Senate===
	The High Bard has the right to make an address to the Senate once per summit. This is intended to allow them to keep the Senate appraised of matters of inspiration to the Empire, and may commonly take the form of an artistic performance. To use this power, the High Bard informs the Civil Service that they wish to address the Senate. Their address will be added to the agenda for the next [[Senate session]].		The High Bard has the right to make an address to the Senate once per summit. This is intended to allow them to keep the Senate appraised of matters of inspiration to the Empire, and may commonly take the form of an artistic performance. To use this power, the High Bard informs the Civil Service that they wish to address the Senate. Their address will be added to the agenda for the next [[Senate session]].
	===Stipend===		===Stipend===
	The High Bard receives a stipend of one throne each season.		The High Bard receives a stipend of one throne each season.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=high_bard.jpeg\|caption=Song is not the only bardic medium. Poetry can cut with the sharpest satire. \|title=Song is not the only bardic medium. Poetry can carry the sharpest satire. \|align=right\|width=450}}
	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	The High Bard of the Empire is an Imperial position [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#Appointment\|appointed]] by the Assembly of Nine. The expectation is that the appointment will follow "a public tournament of song and satire" that allows participants to demonstrate their suitability to the role in fair and open competition. There is no legal requirement for the Assembly of Nine to arrange, or acknowledge, such a tournament however.		The High Bard of the Empire is an Imperial position [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#Appointment\|appointed]] by the Assembly of Nine. The expectation is that the appointment will follow "a public tournament of song and satire" that allows participants to demonstrate their suitability to the role in fair and open competition. There is no legal requirement for the Assembly of Nine to arrange, or acknowledge, such a tournament however.
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	* [[Much and More (poem)\|Much and More]], [[Threads (poem)\|Threads]], [[The Verdict of Our Enemies (poem)\|The Verdict of Our Enemies]], [[Salvation (poem)\|Salvation]], and [[On Freedom (poem)\|On Freedom]] - poetry by '''Protectorate Rile'''		* [[Much and More (poem)\|Much and More]], [[Threads (poem)\|Threads]], [[The Verdict of Our Enemies (poem)\|The Verdict of Our Enemies]], [[Salvation (poem)\|Salvation]], and [[On Freedom (poem)\|On Freedom]] - poetry by '''Protectorate Rile'''
	* [[Oranseri (Song)\|Oranseri]] - a song by '''Malcón i Dyrelnos i Erigo'''		* [[Oranseri (Song)\|Oranseri]] - a song by '''Malcón i Dyrelnos i Erigo'''
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=HighBardoftheEmpire.jpg\|caption='''Tarik of Ashenhall''', High Bard of the Empire\|align=left\|width=400}}
	{{RecentElections\|High_Bard_of_the_Empire}}		{{RecentElections\|High_Bard_of_the_Empire}}
	<quote by="Valentin Ivarovich Orzel, Senator Weirwater">The High Bard will embody the artistic spirit of the Empire and should carry songs in passion and courage to embolden and encourage our soldiers and should deliver spirit-crushing feats of satire and rebuke against the Barbarian Generals and our hated foes! By these means we will demonstrate the power of artistic inspiration from all our nations to weave glorious legacy through the deeds and example of our bright Imperial fellowship.</quote>		<quote by="Valentin Ivarovich Orzel, Senator Weirwater">The High Bard will embody the artistic spirit of the Empire and should carry songs in passion and courage to embolden and encourage our soldiers and should deliver spirit-crushing feats of satire and rebuke against the Barbarian Generals and our hated foes! By these means we will demonstrate the power of artistic inspiration from all our nations to weave glorious legacy through the deeds and example of our bright Imperial fellowship.</quote>

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Compositions

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	* [[Little Folk of the Empire]] - a song by '''Irina Akulinovna Kotor''' for the celebration to commemorate [[Empress Lisabetta]]’s first year on the throne.		* [[Little Folk of the Empire]] - a song by '''Irina Akulinovna Kotor''' for the celebration to commemorate [[Empress Lisabetta]]’s first year on the throne.
	* [[Show us the Way]], [[A Song for Lisabetta]], [[A Million Freed]] and [[A Horn Resounding (Song)\|A Horn Resounding]] - songs by '''Tiana i Zaydan i Riqueza''' as requested by Dream-Singer - a herald of [[Lashonar]], who [[The_illusion_of_majesty#A_Song_for_the_Asking\|requested four songs]] of the High Bard.		* [[Show us the Way]], [[A Song for Lisabetta]], [[A Million Freed]] and [[A Horn Resounding (Song)\|A Horn Resounding]] - songs by '''Tiana i Zaydan i Riqueza''' as requested by Dream-Singer - a herald of [[Lashonar]], who [[The_illusion_of_majesty#A_Song_for_the_Asking\|requested four songs]] of the High Bard.
			* [[Much and More (poem)\|Much and More]], [[Threads (poem)\|Threads]], [[The Verdict of Our Enemies (poem)\|The Verdict of Our Enemies]], [[Salvation (poem)\|Salvation]], and [[On Freedom (poem)\|On Freedom]] - poetry by '''Protectorate Rile'''
	* [[Oranseri (Song)\|Oranseri]] - a song by '''Malcón i Dyrelnos i Erigo'''		* [[Oranseri (Song)\|Oranseri]] - a song by '''Malcón i Dyrelnos i Erigo'''
	{{RecentElections\|High_Bard_of_the_Empire}}		{{RecentElections\|High_Bard_of_the_Empire}}

Hailmur at 01:20, 20 August 2024

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	The High Bard has the right to make an address to the Senate once per summit. This is intended to allow them to keep the Senate appraised of matters of inspiration to the Empire, and may commonly take the form of an artistic performance. To use this power, the High Bard informs the Civil Service that they wish to address the Senate. Their address will be added to the agenda for the next [[Senate session]].		The High Bard has the right to make an address to the Senate once per summit. This is intended to allow them to keep the Senate appraised of matters of inspiration to the Empire, and may commonly take the form of an artistic performance. To use this power, the High Bard informs the Civil Service that they wish to address the Senate. Their address will be added to the agenda for the next [[Senate session]].
	===Stipend===		===Stipend===
	The High Bard receives a stipend of 1 throne each season.		The High Bard receives a stipend of one throne each season.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=high_bard.jpeg\|caption=Song is not the only bardic medium. Poetry can cut with the sharpest satire. \|title=Song is not the only bardic medium. Poetry can carry the sharpest satire. \|align=right\|width=450}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=high_bard.jpeg\|caption=Song is not the only bardic medium. Poetry can cut with the sharpest satire. \|title=Song is not the only bardic medium. Poetry can carry the sharpest satire. \|align=right\|width=450}}
	==Appointment==		==Appointment==

Hailmur at 01:20, 20 August 2024

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	The title as first presented passed through the Senate during the Winter 380YE session, but there was some opposition from the [[Scrutiny\|Constitutional Court]]. While the discussion continued, Kaywenn du Launcet was appointed the first High Bard and the situation was resolved in Summer 381YE.		The title as first presented passed through the Senate during the Winter 380YE session, but there was some opposition from the [[Scrutiny\|Constitutional Court]]. While the discussion continued, Kaywenn du Launcet was appointed the first High Bard and the situation was resolved in Summer 381YE.

	The title seems to court controversy; the first address by '''Kaywenn du Launcet''' took the form of a highly political song apparently lauding convicted criminal Dogri Thulebane of [[Wintermark]], and criticizing the [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] army of the [[Varushka_military_concerns#The_Army_of_the_Iron_Helms\|Iron Helms]] who were [[381YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Wolf_in_the_Fold_.28Skarsind.29\|instrumental]] in his capture. It remains to be seen if this will create a trend for future addresses, and for future High Bards.		The title seems to court controversy; the first address by '''Kaywenn du Launcet''' took the form of a highly political song apparently lauding convicted criminal ''Dogri Thulebane'' of [[Wintermark]], and criticizing the [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] army of the [[Varushka_military_concerns#The_Army_of_the_Iron_Helms\|Iron Helms]] who were [[381YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Wolf_in_the_Fold_.28Skarsind.29\|instrumental]] in his capture. It remains to be seen if this will create a trend for future addresses, and for future High Bards.

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
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	The High Bard has the right to make an address to the Senate once per summit. This is intended to allow them to keep the Senate appraised of matters of inspiration to the Empire, and may commonly take the form of an artistic performance. To use this power, the High Bard informs the Civil Service that they wish to address the Senate. Their address will be added to the agenda for the next [[Senate session]].		The High Bard has the right to make an address to the Senate once per summit. This is intended to allow them to keep the Senate appraised of matters of inspiration to the Empire, and may commonly take the form of an artistic performance. To use this power, the High Bard informs the Civil Service that they wish to address the Senate. Their address will be added to the agenda for the next [[Senate session]].
	===Stipend===		===Stipend===
	The High Bard receives a stipend of 1 ~~Throne~~ each season.		The High Bard receives a stipend of 1 throne each season.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=high_bard.jpeg\|caption=Song is not the only bardic medium. Poetry can cut with the sharpest satire. \|title=Song is not the only bardic medium. Poetry can carry the sharpest satire. \|align=right\|width=450}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=high_bard.jpeg\|caption=Song is not the only bardic medium. Poetry can cut with the sharpest satire. \|title=Song is not the only bardic medium. Poetry can carry the sharpest satire. \|align=right\|width=450}}
	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
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	Artistic works by the various High Bards of the Empire may be found below:		Artistic works by the various High Bards of the Empire may be found below:
	* [[Little Folk of the Empire]] - a song by '''Irina Akulinovna Kotor''' for the celebration to commemorate [[Empress Lisabetta]]’s first year on the throne.		* [[Little Folk of the Empire]] - a song by '''Irina Akulinovna Kotor''' for the celebration to commemorate [[Empress Lisabetta]]’s first year on the throne.
	* [[Show us the Way]], [[A Song for Lisabetta]], [[A Million Freed]] and [[A Horn Resounding]] - songs by '''Tiana i Zaydan i Riqueza''' as requested by Dream-Singer - a herald of [[Lashonar]], who [[The_illusion_of_majesty#A_Song_for_the_Asking\|requested four songs]] of the [[High Bard ~~of the Empire]]~~.		* [[Show us the Way]], [[A Song for Lisabetta]], [[A Million Freed]] and [[A Horn Resounding (Song)\|A Horn Resounding]] - songs by '''Tiana i Zaydan i Riqueza''' as requested by Dream-Singer - a herald of [[Lashonar]], who [[The_illusion_of_majesty#A_Song_for_the_Asking\|requested four songs]] of the High Bard.
	* [[Oranseri (Song)\|Oranseri]] - a song by '''Malcón i Dyrelnos i Erigo'''		* [[Oranseri (Song)\|Oranseri]] - a song by '''Malcón i Dyrelnos i Erigo'''
	{{RecentElections\|High_Bard_of_the_Empire}}		{{RecentElections\|High_Bard_of_the_Empire}}

Hailmur: /* Compositions */

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Compositions

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	* [[Little Folk of the Empire]] - a song by '''Irina Akulinovna Kotor''' for the celebration to commemorate [[Empress Lisabetta]]’s first year on the throne.		* [[Little Folk of the Empire]] - a song by '''Irina Akulinovna Kotor''' for the celebration to commemorate [[Empress Lisabetta]]’s first year on the throne.
	* [[Show us the Way]], [[A Song for Lisabetta]], [[A Million Freed]] and [[A Horn Resounding]] - songs by '''Tiana i Zaydan i Riqueza''' as requested by Dream-Singer - a herald of [[Lashonar]], who [[The_illusion_of_majesty#A_Song_for_the_Asking\|requested four songs]] of the [[High Bard of the Empire]].		* [[Show us the Way]], [[A Song for Lisabetta]], [[A Million Freed]] and [[A Horn Resounding]] - songs by '''Tiana i Zaydan i Riqueza''' as requested by Dream-Singer - a herald of [[Lashonar]], who [[The_illusion_of_majesty#A_Song_for_the_Asking\|requested four songs]] of the [[High Bard of the Empire]].
			* [[Oranseri (Song)\|Oranseri]] - a song by '''Malcón i Dyrelnos i Erigo'''
	{{RecentElections\|High_Bard_of_the_Empire}}		{{RecentElections\|High_Bard_of_the_Empire}}
	<quote by="Valentin Ivarovich Orzel, Senator Weirwater">The High Bard will embody the artistic spirit of the Empire and should carry songs in passion and courage to embolden and encourage our soldiers and should deliver spirit-crushing feats of satire and rebuke against the Barbarian Generals and our hated foes! By these means we will demonstrate the power of artistic inspiration from all our nations to weave glorious legacy through the deeds and example of our bright Imperial fellowship.</quote>		<quote by="Valentin Ivarovich Orzel, Senator Weirwater">The High Bard will embody the artistic spirit of the Empire and should carry songs in passion and courage to embolden and encourage our soldiers and should deliver spirit-crushing feats of satire and rebuke against the Barbarian Generals and our hated foes! By these means we will demonstrate the power of artistic inspiration from all our nations to weave glorious legacy through the deeds and example of our bright Imperial fellowship.</quote>

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	Artistic works by the various High Bards of the Empire may be found below:		Artistic works by the various High Bards of the Empire may be found below:
	* [[Oranseri (Song)\|Oranseri]] - a song by '''Malcón i Dyrelnos i Erigo'''		* [[Oranseri (Song)\|Oranseri]] - a song by '''Malcón i Dyrelnos i Erigo'''
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	* [[Much and More (poem)\|Much and More]], [[Threads (poem)\|Threads]], [[The Verdict of Our Enemies (poem)\|The Verdict of Our Enemies]], [[Salvation (poem)\|Salvation]], and [[On Freedom (poem)\|On Freedom]] - poetry by '''Protectorate Rile'''		* [[Much and More (poem)\|Much and More]], [[Threads (poem)\|Threads]], [[The Verdict of Our Enemies (poem)\|The Verdict of Our Enemies]], [[Salvation (poem)\|Salvation]], and [[On Freedom (poem)\|On Freedom]] - poetry by '''Protectorate Rile'''
	* [[Show us the Way]], [[A Song for Lisabetta]], [[A Million Freed]] and [[A Horn Resounding (Song)\|A Horn Resounding]] - songs by '''Tiana i Zaydan i Riqueza''' as requested by Dream-Singer - a herald of [[Lashonar]], who [[The_illusion_of_majesty#A_Song_for_the_Asking\|requested four songs]] of the High Bard.		* [[Show us the Way]], [[A Song for Lisabetta]], [[A Million Freed]] and [[A Horn Resounding (Song)\|A Horn Resounding]] - songs by '''Tiana i Zaydan i Riqueza''' as requested by Dream-Singer - a herald of [[Lashonar]], who [[The_illusion_of_majesty#A_Song_for_the_Asking\|requested four songs]] of the High Bard.

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	* [[Little Folk of the Empire]] - a song by '''Irina Akulinovna Kotor''' for the celebration to commemorate [[Empress Lisabetta]]’s first year on the throne.		* [[Little Folk of the Empire]] - a song by '''Irina Akulinovna Kotor''' for the celebration to commemorate [[Empress Lisabetta]]’s first year on the throne.
	* [[Show us the Way]], [[A Song for Lisabetta]], [[A Million Freed]] and [[A Horn Resounding (Song)\|A Horn Resounding]] - songs by '''Tiana i Zaydan i Riqueza''' as requested by Dream-Singer - a herald of [[Lashonar]], who [[The_illusion_of_majesty#A_Song_for_the_Asking\|requested four songs]] of the High Bard.		* [[Show us the Way]], [[A Song for Lisabetta]], [[A Million Freed]] and [[A Horn Resounding (Song)\|A Horn Resounding]] - songs by '''Tiana i Zaydan i Riqueza''' as requested by Dream-Singer - a herald of [[Lashonar]], who [[The_illusion_of_majesty#A_Song_for_the_Asking\|requested four songs]] of the High Bard.
			* [[Much and More (poem)\|Much and More]], [[Threads (poem)\|Threads]], [[The Verdict of Our Enemies (poem)\|The Verdict of Our Enemies]], [[Salvation (poem)\|Salvation]], and [[On Freedom (poem)\|On Freedom]] - poetry by '''Protectorate Rile'''
	* [[Oranseri (Song)\|Oranseri]] - a song by '''Malcón i Dyrelnos i Erigo'''		* [[Oranseri (Song)\|Oranseri]] - a song by '''Malcón i Dyrelnos i Erigo'''
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