Imperial sodality - Revision history

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

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	Any Imperial citizen who is a member of a sodality, or is a civil servant, is free to enter the chamber and speak therein while the sodality is in session. Other citizens may not enter the sodality chamber while it is in session without the express permission of the sodality. Where necessary a civil servant may quickly check the wishes of the sodality members who are present if it becomes obvious that there is someone participating in the session who has no right to do so.		Any Imperial citizen who is a member of a sodality, or is a civil servant, is free to enter the chamber and speak therein while the sodality is in session. Other citizens may not enter the sodality chamber while it is in session without the express permission of the sodality. Where necessary a civil servant may quickly check the wishes of the sodality members who are present if it becomes obvious that there is someone participating in the session who has no right to do so.

	In addition, the [[Member_of_the_Synod#Witness\|right of witness]] ensures that every member of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] is entitled to observe the session. To facilitate this, the Senate has a large viewing are that adjoins the main chamber. If the civil service are forced to schedule the session in another location, the sodality is required to ensure that members of the Synod have sufficient physical access to the chamber to witness the proceedings.		In addition, the [[Member_of_the_Synod#Witness\|right of witness]] ensures that every member of the [[Synod]] is entitled to observe the session. To facilitate this, the Senate has a large viewing are that adjoins the main chamber. If the civil service are forced to schedule the session in another location, the sodality is required to ensure that members of the Synod have sufficient physical access to the chamber to witness the proceedings.

	===Elections===		===Elections===

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	Imperial sodalities exist to allow the Senate to create new bodies of state, ones that have responsibility for a distinct area of concern. Just as the Imperial Conclave is charged with oversight of magic across the Empire, the Senate can create a new Imperial sodality to promote specific goals. Once that has happened, then the Senate can use further motions to grant legal powers to the sodality to enable it to better discharge its responsibilities.		Imperial sodalities exist to allow the Senate to create new bodies of state, ones that have responsibility for a distinct area of concern. Just as the Imperial Conclave is charged with oversight of magic across the Empire, the Senate can create a new Imperial sodality to promote specific goals. Once that has happened, then the Senate can use further motions to grant legal powers to the sodality to enable it to better discharge its responsibilities.

	A sodality only becomes an Imperial sodality when its existence is formally recognised with a [[Senate motion]] that explicitly names the sodality and lists its goals. The goals enumerated in the Senate motion must encapsulate the sodality's purpose. To ensure that the purpose is clear a sodality is expected to provide up to three statements, in a similar format to those adopted by the [[Conclave order\|orders]] of the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]].		A sodality only becomes an Imperial sodality when its existence is formally recognised with a [[Senate motion]] that explicitly names the sodality and lists its goals. The goals enumerated in the Senate motion must encapsulate the sodality's purpose. To ensure that the purpose is clear a sodality is expected to provide up to three statements, in a similar format to those adopted by the [[Conclave order\|orders]] of the [[Conclave]].

	All Senate motions are subject to [[scrutiny]] by the Constitutional Court who study the wording to ensure that it is compatible with [[Imperial law]] and the [[Imperial Constitution]]. The Court pay special attention to the enumerated goals of any sodality and are likely to reject anything that is overly long or broad or which tramples on the responsibilities of an established part of the Imperial government or even another sodality.		All Senate motions are subject to [[scrutiny]] by the Constitutional Court who study the wording to ensure that it is compatible with [[Imperial law]] and the [[Imperial Constitution]]. The Court pay special attention to the enumerated goals of any sodality and are likely to reject anything that is overly long or broad or which tramples on the responsibilities of an established part of the Imperial government or even another sodality.

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	<div style="float:left; width: 200px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Lann.png\|title=Rune: Lann\|align=left\|width=200\|caption=The [[Lann\|Rune of Loyalty]] is often used as a symbol for the idea of an Imperial sodality, and evoked in the creation of a [[Mark of Fellowship]].}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 200px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Lann.png\|title=Rune: Lann\|align=left\|width=200\|caption=The [[Lann\|Rune of Loyalty]] is often used as a symbol for the idea of an Imperial sodality, and evoked in the creation of a [[Mark of Fellowship]].}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	There are countless organisations in the Empire that have grown in influence and membership beyond the confines of a single nation. These groups and institutions are commonly referred to as sodalities. Most of them don't benefit from any formal recognition by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]], and those with subversive or criminal intent have every reason to avoid it. However, if a group wishes to wield power within the Imperial government, they must petition the Senate to pass a [[senate motion\|motion]] to recognise them as an Imperial sodality.		There are countless organisations in the Empire that have grown in influence and membership beyond the confines of a single nation. These groups and institutions are commonly referred to as sodalities. Most of them don't benefit from any formal recognition by the [[Senate]], and those with subversive or criminal intent have every reason to avoid it. However, if a group wishes to wield power within the Imperial government, they must petition the Senate to pass a [[senate motion\|motion]] to recognise them as an Imperial sodality.

	To be recognised in this way, a fellowship must have a clear manifesto in the style of those expressed by any [[Conclave order]]. This must consist of three concise claims that the sodality believes to be true followed by three clear statements expressing what the sodality exists to do. In addition they must have a known symbol that can clearly represent the sodality. This is a constitutional vote, as the creation of a new Imperial sodality can have significant ramifications. This means it is only possible to create a new sodality when there is an occupant of [[the Throne]] who can ratify the vote.		To be recognised in this way, a fellowship must have a clear manifesto in the style of those expressed by any [[Conclave order]]. This must consist of three concise claims that the sodality believes to be true followed by three clear statements expressing what the sodality exists to do. In addition they must have a known symbol that can clearly represent the sodality. This is a constitutional vote, as the creation of a new Imperial sodality can have significant ramifications. This means it is only possible to create a new sodality when there is an occupant of [[the Throne]] who can ratify the vote.

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	An Imperial title that is appointed by vote of a sodality ''must'' either be appointed on an annual basis on a set date or have [[New_Imperial_titles#Tenure\|tenure]]. An important title, like the sodality's speaker or their equivalent, cannot have tenure. The title must be [[revocation\|revocable]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] - and by the national Assembly, but only if it is a national position. The Senate can opt to allow an ''appropriate'' Virtue assembly to revoke a title appointed by a relevant sodality.		An Imperial title that is appointed by vote of a sodality ''must'' either be appointed on an annual basis on a set date or have [[New_Imperial_titles#Tenure\|tenure]]. An important title, like the sodality's speaker or their equivalent, cannot have tenure. The title must be [[revocation\|revocable]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] - and by the national Assembly, but only if it is a national position. The Senate can opt to allow an ''appropriate'' Virtue assembly to revoke a title appointed by a relevant sodality.

	In theory it is possible for the Imperial Senate to divest one or more legal powers to an Imperial sodality. For example, the Imperial Senate could choose to given an Imperial sodality the power to instruct the civil service to conduct [[historical research]]. Any legal power ~~that~~ that the Imperial Senate could exercise that could be [[veto\|vetoed]] by the Imperial Synod can still be vetoed even if it the power is ceded to an Imperial sodality to enact.		In theory it is possible for the Imperial Senate to divest one or more legal powers to an Imperial sodality. For example, the Imperial Senate could choose to given an Imperial sodality the power to instruct the civil service to conduct [[historical research]]. Any legal power that the Imperial Senate could exercise that could be [[veto\|vetoed]] by the Imperial Synod can still be vetoed even if it the power is ceded to an Imperial sodality to enact.

	==Joining a Sodality==		==Joining a Sodality==

Matt: /* Limitations */

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Limitations

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	The most common power that the Senate can grant to an Imperial sodality is the ability to appoint an Imperial title, either one that already exists and is being modified or a [[New Imperial titles\|new Imperial title]] is being created. Usually, such titles are arranged in close cooperation with a sodality, but there is no legal requirement for that to happen. If the Imperial Senate finds the appointment of a title burdensome for any reason, they can use a Senate motion to empower an appropriate Imperial sodality to appoint that title if they chose.		The most common power that the Senate can grant to an Imperial sodality is the ability to appoint an Imperial title, either one that already exists and is being modified or a [[New Imperial titles\|new Imperial title]] is being created. Usually, such titles are arranged in close cooperation with a sodality, but there is no legal requirement for that to happen. If the Imperial Senate finds the appointment of a title burdensome for any reason, they can use a Senate motion to empower an appropriate Imperial sodality to appoint that title if they chose.

	An Imperial title that is appointed by vote of a sodality ''must'' either be appointed on an annual basis on a set date or have [[New_Imperial_titles#Tenure\|tenure]]. An important title, like the sodality's speaker or their equivalent, cannot have tenure. The title must be [[revocation\|revocable]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] ''and'' the [[Assembly~~#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of Nine]] -~~ it is ~~not possible to have an Imperial sodality elect a title that can be revoked by~~ a national ~~assembly, though the~~ Senate ~~could~~ opt to allow an appropriate Virtue assembly to revoke a title appointed by a relevant sodality.		An Imperial title that is appointed by vote of a sodality ''must'' either be appointed on an annual basis on a set date or have [[New_Imperial_titles#Tenure\|tenure]]. An important title, like the sodality's speaker or their equivalent, cannot have tenure. The title must be [[revocation\|revocable]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] - and by the national Assembly, but only if it is a national position. The Senate can opt to allow an ''appropriate'' Virtue assembly to revoke a title appointed by a relevant sodality.

	In theory it is possible for the Imperial Senate to divest one or more legal powers to an Imperial sodality. For example, the Imperial Senate could choose to given an Imperial sodality the power to instruct the civil service to conduct [[historical research]]. Any legal power that that the Imperial Senate could exercise that could be [[veto\|vetoed]] by the Imperial Synod can still be vetoed even if it the power is ceded to an Imperial sodality to enact.		In theory it is possible for the Imperial Senate to divest one or more legal powers to an Imperial sodality. For example, the Imperial Senate could choose to given an Imperial sodality the power to instruct the civil service to conduct [[historical research]]. Any legal power that that the Imperial Senate could exercise that could be [[veto\|vetoed]] by the Imperial Synod can still be vetoed even if it the power is ceded to an Imperial sodality to enact.

Hailmur: /* Existing Sodalities */

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Existing Sodalities

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	==Existing Sodalities==		==Existing Sodalities==
	There are currently a number of organisations or groups that could be considered a sodality, such as the Anvil Library, the New Scions of Atun or similar. In some cases some of these organisations have been created very recently using the most recent version of the rules, which required the creation of a title, but didn't allow members to elect the titular head of their own organisation.		There are currently a number of organisations or groups that could be considered a sodality, such as the Anvil Library, the Massage Guild, the New Scions of Atun or similar. In some cases, some of these organisations have been created very recently using the most recent version of the rules, which required the creation of a title, but didn't allow members to elect the titular head of their own organisation.

	We want to encourage any of the following existing organisations that want to be treated as Imperial sodalities to make the transition if they want to do so.		We want to encourage any of the following existing organisations that want to be treated as Imperial sodalities to make the transition if they want to do so.

Matt: /* Existing Sodalities */

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Existing Sodalities

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	* Imperial Gathering of Hunters		* Imperial Gathering of Hunters
	* Imperial Auxiliaries		* Imperial Auxiliaries
	* [[Magpies]] (Motion was passed in Spring 387YE but not ratified as of the start of the Summer Solstice 387YE)
	* New Scions of Atun		* New Scions of Atun
	* [[Senate Motions]]		* [[Senate Motions]]

Matt: /* Active Imperial Sodalities */

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Active Imperial Sodalities

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	==Active Imperial Sodalities==		==Active Imperial Sodalities==
	* [[Apothecaries Guild]]		* [[Apothecaries Guild]]
			* [[Magpies]]
			* [[Sun Chamber]]
	* [[Vallornguard]]		* [[Vallornguard]]
	* [[Sun Chamber]]

	* [[Magpies]] - Pending ratification

	[[Category:Sodality]]		[[Category:Sodality]]

Matt: /* Active Imperial Sodalities */

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Active Imperial Sodalities

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	* [[Apothecaries Guild]]		* [[Apothecaries Guild]]
	* [[Vallornguard]]		* [[Vallornguard]]
			* [[Sun Chamber]]

	* [[Magpies]] - Pending ratification		* [[Magpies]] - Pending ratification

Kirkbride: /* Existing Sodalities */

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Existing Sodalities

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	* [[Magpies]] (Motion was passed in Spring 387YE but not ratified as of the start of the Summer Solstice 387YE)		* [[Magpies]] (Motion was passed in Spring 387YE but not ratified as of the start of the Summer Solstice 387YE)
	* New Scions of Atun		* New Scions of Atun
			* [[Senate Motions]]

	To support the implementation of the new rules, we would encourage any of these groups that want to become Imperial sodalities to meet and discuss the matter at the coming event. If the organisation does want to become an Imperial sodality and can agree on a clear manifesto with three statements of belief and three things the sodality exists to do, then they can [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk email us] at any point up to two weeks before the first event in 2026 with a description of their symbol and their manifesto. Once we have a constitutionally valid set of beliefs and goals for a sodality, we will provide one or more suitably worded administrative motions for the Imperial Senate to decide whether to confirm their status as an Imperial sodality.		To support the implementation of the new rules, we would encourage any of these groups that want to become Imperial sodalities to meet and discuss the matter at the coming event. If the organisation does want to become an Imperial sodality and can agree on a clear manifesto with three statements of belief and three things the sodality exists to do, then they can [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk email us] at any point up to two weeks before the first event in 2026 with a description of their symbol and their manifesto. Once we have a constitutionally valid set of beliefs and goals for a sodality, we will provide one or more suitably worded administrative motions for the Imperial Senate to decide whether to confirm their status as an Imperial sodality.

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	The most common power that the Senate can grant to an Imperial sodality is the ability to appoint an Imperial title, either one that already exists and is being modified or a [[New Imperial titles\|new Imperial title]] is being created. Usually, such titles are arranged in close cooperation with a sodality, but there is no legal requirement for that to happen. If the Imperial Senate finds the appointment of a title burdensome for any reason, they can use a Senate motion to empower an appropriate Imperial sodality to appoint that title if they chose.		The most common power that the Senate can grant to an Imperial sodality is the ability to appoint an Imperial title, either one that already exists and is being modified or a [[New Imperial titles\|new Imperial title]] is being created. Usually, such titles are arranged in close cooperation with a sodality, but there is no legal requirement for that to happen. If the Imperial Senate finds the appointment of a title burdensome for any reason, they can use a Senate motion to empower an appropriate Imperial sodality to appoint that title if they chose.

	An Imperial title that is appointed by vote of a sodality ''must'' either be appointed on an annual basis on a set date or have [[New_Imperial_titles#Tenure\|tenure]]. An important title, like the sodality's speaker or their equivalent, cannot have tenure. The title must be [[revocation\|revocable]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] ''and'' the [[Assembly~~#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of Nine]] -~~ it is ~~not possible to have an Imperial sodality elect a title that can be revoked by~~ a national ~~assembly, though the~~ Senate ~~could~~ opt to allow an appropriate Virtue assembly to revoke a title appointed by a relevant sodality.		An Imperial title that is appointed by vote of a sodality ''must'' either be appointed on an annual basis on a set date or have [[New_Imperial_titles#Tenure\|tenure]]. An important title, like the sodality's speaker or their equivalent, cannot have tenure. The title must be [[revocation\|revocable]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] - and by the national Assembly, but only if it is a national position. The Senate can opt to allow an ''appropriate'' Virtue assembly to revoke a title appointed by a relevant sodality.

	In theory it is possible for the Imperial Senate to divest one or more legal powers to an Imperial sodality. For example, the Imperial Senate could choose to given an Imperial sodality the power to instruct the civil service to conduct [[historical research]]. Any legal power that that the Imperial Senate could exercise that could be [[veto\|vetoed]] by the Imperial Synod can still be vetoed even if it the power is ceded to an Imperial sodality to enact.		In theory it is possible for the Imperial Senate to divest one or more legal powers to an Imperial sodality. For example, the Imperial Senate could choose to given an Imperial sodality the power to instruct the civil service to conduct [[historical research]]. Any legal power that that the Imperial Senate could exercise that could be [[veto\|vetoed]] by the Imperial Synod can still be vetoed even if it the power is ceded to an Imperial sodality to enact.