Inquisition - Revision history

Twiggy at 20:23, 12 April 2026

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	The Assembly of the Way has a much wider remit than any other assembly. Formally, they are expected to be responsible for the integrity of [[the Way]] itself, employing inquisition against any individual or group whose actions subvert [[the Doctrines of the Faith]]. In practice this gives the Assembly significant leeway to issue a writ of inquisition to anyone whose behaviour is questionable. Historically the Assembly of the Way has often been the first to act to expose heretics and blasphemers whose actions threaten the Way but don't necessarily contradict the tenets of a specific Virtue.		The Assembly of the Way has a much wider remit than any other assembly. Formally, they are expected to be responsible for the integrity of [[the Way]] itself, employing inquisition against any individual or group whose actions subvert [[the Doctrines of the Faith]]. In practice this gives the Assembly significant leeway to issue a writ of inquisition to anyone whose behaviour is questionable. Historically the Assembly of the Way has often been the first to act to expose heretics and blasphemers whose actions threaten the Way but don't necessarily contradict the tenets of a specific Virtue.

	At various times, the Assembly of the Way has been a crucial bulwark against the heterodoxy, pushing back against attempts to dilute the Doctrines with tacit or explicit approval of superstition or worse and has ~~jealousy guaraded~~ their right to employ inquisition in service of this goal.		At various times, the Assembly of the Way has been a crucial bulwark against the heterodoxy, pushing back against attempts to dilute the Doctrines with tacit or explicit approval of superstition or worse and has jealously guarded their right to employ inquisition in service of this goal.

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	If the inquisition identifies behaviour that warrants the attention of the wider Empire then the priest who issued the writ of inquisition may ask the [[Tribune of the Synod\|Tribune]] to escalate the matter to a [[sanction]], either [[penance]], [[vindication]] or [[castigation]]. This [[Sanction#Escalation\|escalation]] is submitted by the Tribune on behalf of the priest who issued the writ at their request. An inquisition can only be escalated for judgement by the same assembly that was responsible for providing the writ, and only if it does not name any new targets. An escalated sanction may use fewer names than the original writ of inquisition, but it may not add a new name to the list.		If the inquisition identifies behaviour that warrants the attention of the wider Empire then the priest who issued the writ of inquisition may ask the [[Tribune of the Synod\|Tribune]] to escalate the matter to a [[sanction]], either [[penance]], [[vindication]] or [[castigation]]. This [[Sanction#Escalation\|escalation]] is submitted by the Tribune on behalf of the priest who issued the writ at their request. An inquisition can only be escalated for judgement by the same assembly that was responsible for providing the writ, and only if it does not name any new targets. An escalated sanction may use fewer names than the original writ of inquisition, but it may not add a new name to the list.

	The Tribune will only escalate an ~~admistrative~~ judgement on behalf of the priest originally responsible for issuing the writ - but any priest with a judgement may use it to submit their own competing sanction in any assembly they are part of. For example, if the Assembly of Prosperity do not agree with the outcome of an inquisition performed by a member of the Assembly of the Way, they may submit a judgement of vindication in their own Assembly or in the General Assembly if they believe there will be enough support for it.		The Tribune will only escalate an administrative judgement on behalf of the priest originally responsible for issuing the writ - but any priest with a judgement may use it to submit their own competing sanction in any assembly they are part of. For example, if the Assembly of Prosperity do not agree with the outcome of an inquisition performed by a member of the Assembly of the Way, they may submit a judgement of vindication in their own Assembly or in the General Assembly if they believe there will be enough support for it.

	<ic>Magistrate Elsbet plucked her pince-nez from her nose and laid it carefully on her desk. She rubbed the weariness of a long day from her eyes, and then returned her gaze to the advocate standing in the doorway.		<ic>Magistrate Elsbet plucked her pince-nez from her nose and laid it carefully on her desk. She rubbed the weariness of a long day from her eyes, and then returned her gaze to the advocate standing in the doorway.

Rafferty at 17:50, 12 April 2026

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The primary purpose of inquisition is to investigate and expose unvirtuous behaviour. The target or targets of the inquisition are compelled to appear for questioning before the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] at the appointed hour. The priest who raised the judgement is expected to lead the proceedings; some prefer to conduct the inquisition entirely by themselves, while others will ask one or more peers to help them question the accused. Whatever they decide, they have one hour to asking probing questions to discover the truth behind the actions and motives of the accused.		The primary purpose of inquisition is to investigate and expose unvirtuous behaviour. The target or targets of the inquisition are compelled to appear for questioning before the [[Synod]] at the appointed hour. The priest who raised the judgement is expected to lead the proceedings; some prefer to conduct the inquisition entirely by themselves, while others will ask one or more peers to help them question the accused. Whatever they decide, they have one hour to asking probing questions to discover the truth behind the actions and motives of the accused.
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	==Judgement==		==Judgement==
	A judgement of inquisition may be raised by any [[assembly]] of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]]. When the judgement is raised in a national assembly, it may only be used to inquisition members of that nation. The virtue assemblies may raise a judgement against anyone - but they are expected to restrict the remit of their inquisition to matters concerning their virtue.		A judgement of inquisition may be raised by any [[assembly]] of the [[Synod]]. When the judgement is raised in a national assembly, it may only be used to inquisition members of that nation. The virtue assemblies may raise a judgement against anyone - but they are expected to restrict the remit of their inquisition to matters concerning their virtue.

	The judgement must name each specific individual who will be covered. A judgement may only name more than one individual if they are members of the same oathsworn band - either a [[bands#banner\|banner]], [[bands#Sect\|sect]], or [[bands#coven\|coven]] at the time the judgement is raised. If there are multiple names on the judgement, then members of the Synod must either vote for or against the entire list - they may not split their votes.		The judgement must name each specific individual who will be covered. A judgement may only name more than one individual if they are members of the same oathsworn band - either a [[bands#banner\|banner]], [[bands#Sect\|sect]], or [[bands#coven\|coven]] at the time the judgement is raised. If there are multiple names on the judgement, then members of the Synod must either vote for or against the entire list - they may not split their votes.

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	Refusal to attend an inquisition is usually sufficient grounds for [[sanction\|condemnation]] and prosecution for subverting the agencies of state, provided that the target or targets could reasonably have attended.		Refusal to attend an inquisition is usually sufficient grounds for [[sanction\|condemnation]] and prosecution for subverting the agencies of state, provided that the target or targets could reasonably have attended.

	<ic>Magistrate Elsbet, plucked her pince-nez from her nose and laid it carefully on her desk. She rubbed the weariness of a long day from her eyes, and then returned her gaze to the advocate standing in the doorway.		<ic>Magistrate Elsbet plucked her pince-nez from her nose and laid it carefully on her desk. She rubbed the weariness of a long day from her eyes, and then returned her gaze to the advocate standing in the doorway.

	"So your judgement of inquisition for the Mourn Senator passed the Assembly of Ambition but James did not show up?"		"So your judgement of inquisition for the Mourn Senator passed the Assembly of Ambition, but James did not show up?"

	"That is correct magistrate - we condemned him for his absence. And now we are passing the matter to yourselves to deal with."		"That is correct, magistrate - we condemned him for his absence. And now we are passing the matter to yourselves to deal with."

	"How generous. What time did you set for your inquisition?"		"How generous. What time did you set for your inquisition?"

	"Two hours past midday magistrate."		"Two hours past midday, magistrate."

	The faintest flicker of a smirk passed over the Dawnish man's face. Elsbet sighed again. She briefly contemplated trying the case but her time wasn't worth the fine the advocate was going to get, so she opted for sarcasm instead.		The faintest flicker of a smirk passed over the Dawnish man's face. Elsbet sighed again. She briefly contemplated trying the case, but her time wasn't worth the fine the advocate was going to get, so she opted for sarcasm instead.

	"Two hours past midday. But wait! By sheer misfortune you chose exactly the time of the Senate Session - and with that important vote on the assignment due. What a coincidence. I'm surprised James didn't mention the conflict when you sent word of the inquisition."		"Two hours past midday. But wait! By sheer misfortune you chose exactly the time of the Senate Session - and with that important vote on the assignment due. What a coincidence. I'm surprised James didn't mention the conflict when you sent word of the inquisition."

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			<quote by="Inquisitor Reuben, of the Assembly of Vigilance">Yes, I know they will lie. Everyone lies. I want to hear what they sound like when they are lying. I want them to know I can see through them.</quote>
	{{Synod Judgement Summary\|Any Assembly\|Lesser Majority}}		{{Synod Judgement Summary\|Any Assembly\|Lesser Majority}}
	<quote by="Inquisitor Reuben, of the Assembly of Vigilance">Yes, I know they will lie. Everyone lies. I want to hear what they sound like when they are lying. I want them to know I can see through them.</quote>
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Talking in Anvil.jpg\|align=left\|width=500}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Talking in Anvil.jpg\|align=left\|width=500}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==

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	{{Synod Judgement Summary\|Any Assembly\|Lesser Majority}}		{{Synod Judgement Summary\|Any Assembly\|Lesser Majority}}
	<quote by="Inquisitor Reuben, of the Assembly of Vigilance">Yes, I know they will lie. Everyone lies. I want to hear what they sound like when they are lying. I want them to know I can see through them.</quote>		<quote by="Inquisitor Reuben, of the Assembly of Vigilance">Yes, I know they will lie. Everyone lies. I want to hear what they sound like when they are lying. I want them to know I can see through them.</quote>
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~CM-140418-5988~~.jpg\|align=left\|width=500}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Talking in Anvil.jpg\|align=left\|width=500}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The primary purpose of inquisition is to investigate and expose unvirtuous behaviour. The target or targets of the inquisition are compelled to appear for questioning before the [[Imperial Synod]] at the appointed hour. The priest who raised the judgement is expected to lead the proceedings; some prefer to conduct the inquisition entirely by themselves, while others will ask one or more peers to help them question the accused. Whatever they decide, they have one hour to asking probing questions to discover the truth behind the actions and motives of the accused.		The primary purpose of inquisition is to investigate and expose unvirtuous behaviour. The target or targets of the inquisition are compelled to appear for questioning before the [[Imperial Synod]] at the appointed hour. The priest who raised the judgement is expected to lead the proceedings; some prefer to conduct the inquisition entirely by themselves, while others will ask one or more peers to help them question the accused. Whatever they decide, they have one hour to asking probing questions to discover the truth behind the actions and motives of the accused.

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The primary purpose of inquisition is to investigate and expose unvirtuous behaviour. The target or targets of the inquisition are compelled to appear for questioning before the [[Imperial Synod]] at the appointed hour. The priest who raised the judgement is expected to lead the proceedings; some prefer to conduct the inquisition entirely by themselves, while others will ask one or more peers to help them question the accused. Whatever they decide, they have one hour to asking probing questions to discover the truth behind the actions and motives of the accused.		The primary purpose of inquisition is to investigate and expose unvirtuous behaviour. The target or targets of the inquisition are compelled to appear for questioning before the [[Imperial Synod]] at the appointed hour. The priest who raised the judgement is expected to lead the proceedings; some prefer to conduct the inquisition entirely by themselves, while others will ask one or more peers to help them question the accused. Whatever they decide, they have one hour to asking probing questions to discover the truth behind the actions and motives of the accused.
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	==Judgement==		==Judgement==
	A judgement of inquisition may be raised by any [[assembly]] of the [[Imperial Synod]]. When the judgement is raised in a national assembly, it may only be used to inquisition members of that nation. The virtue assemblies may raise a judgement against anyone - but they are expected to restrict the remit of their inquisition to matters concerning their virtue.		A judgement of inquisition may be raised by any [[assembly]] of the [[Imperial Synod]]. When the judgement is raised in a national assembly, it may only be used to inquisition members of that nation. The virtue assemblies may raise a judgement against anyone - but they are expected to restrict the remit of their inquisition to matters concerning their virtue.

Dre at 10:47, 20 July 2024

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	A judgement of inquisition may be raised by any [[assembly]] of the [[Imperial Synod]]. When the judgement is raised in a national assembly, it may only be used to inquisition members of that nation. The virtue assemblies may raise a judgement against anyone - but they are expected to restrict the remit of their inquisition to matters concerning their virtue.		A judgement of inquisition may be raised by any [[assembly]] of the [[Imperial Synod]]. When the judgement is raised in a national assembly, it may only be used to inquisition members of that nation. The virtue assemblies may raise a judgement against anyone - but they are expected to restrict the remit of their inquisition to matters concerning their virtue.

	The judgement must name each specific individual who will be covered. A judgement may only name more than one individual if they are members of the same oathsworn band - either a [[bands#banner\|banner]], [[bands#Sect\|sect]], or [[bands#coven\|coven]] at the time the judgement is raised. If there are multiple names on the judgement, then members of the Synod must either vote for or against the entire list - they may not split their votes.		The judgement must name each specific individual who will be covered. A judgement may only name more than one individual if they are members of the same oathsworn band - either a [[bands#banner\|banner]], [[bands#Sect\|sect]], or [[bands#coven\|coven]] at the time the judgement is raised. If there are multiple names on the judgement, then members of the Synod must either vote for or against the entire list - they may not split their votes.

	When a judgement of inquisition is submitted, the priest who raises the judgement is expected to agree a time for the questioning with the subject of the inquisition. If there is evidence that this has not happened then the Tribune will take steps to attempt to inform the subject of the judgement. Usually they will send a messenger to find the citizen to ask them to attend the Hub so that they can be briefed on the development.		When a judgement of inquisition is submitted, the priest who raises the judgement is expected to agree a time for the questioning with the subject of the inquisition. If there is evidence that this has not happened then the Tribune will take steps to attempt to inform the subject of the judgement. Usually they will send a messenger to find the citizen to ask them to attend the Hub so that they can be briefed on the development.
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	<div style="float: right;"><quote by="Marcher Proverb">Hearsay is half lies.</quote></div>		<div style="float: right;"><quote by="Marcher Proverb">Hearsay is half lies.</quote></div>

	==Performing an ~~Inquisiton~~==		==Performing an Inquisition==
	The priest who raises the judgement of inquisition must decide the time and place that the inquisition will take place. Attendance is a legal requirement, but magistrates must be satisfied ~~that~~ that the choice was reasonable and was agreed with the target. The expectation is that the priest will work with the targets of the inquisition to ensure that the venue and date are practical for them to attend where possible. The legal duration of an inquisition is up to one hour. The subject may choose to leave at any point after the hour has passed.		The priest who raises the judgement of inquisition must decide the time and place that the inquisition will take place. Attendance is a legal requirement, but magistrates must be satisfied that the choice was reasonable and was agreed with the target. The expectation is that the priest will work with the targets of the inquisition to ensure that the venue and date are practical for them to attend where possible. The legal duration of an inquisition is up to one hour. The subject may choose to leave at any point after the hour has passed.

	An individual may not be subject of an inquisition more than once per summit; anyone who has already undergone a inquisition that weekend is not obliged to attend another.		An individual may not be subject of an inquisition more than once per summit; anyone who has already undergone a inquisition that weekend is not obliged to attend another.
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	"Two hours past midday. But wait! By sheer misfortune you chose exactly the time of the Senate Session - and with that important vote on the assignment due. What a coincidence. I'm surprised James didn't mention the conflict when you sent word of the inquisition."		"Two hours past midday. But wait! By sheer misfortune you chose exactly the time of the Senate Session - and with that important vote on the assignment due. What a coincidence. I'm surprised James didn't mention the conflict when you sent word of the inquisition."

	The man's face turned sour, there was no smirk in sight now. "It's still a crime magistrate - failing to appear before an inquisition is subverting the agencies of state!"		The man's face turned sour, there was no smirk in sight now. "It's still a crime, magistrate - failing to appear before an inquisition is subverting the agencies of state!"

	Elsbet snorted in derision. "Oh a crime has been committed - of that I have no doubt. Inquisition is a delicate tool citizen, a scalpel to be wielded by a clever surgeon to expose wrong-doing. It is not a club with which to bludgeon your political rivals. Your transparent ruse to inquisit the senator at a time he clearly could not be expected to make is self-evidently an abuse of powers - '''by you'''. Fortunately for you, I can't prosecute without a judgement of condemnation by the Synod. So either you leave me to get on with some real work - or I shall speak to the Gatekeeper of Wisdom about raising a suitable judgement."		Elsbet snorted in derision. "Oh a crime has been committed - of that I have no doubt. Inquisition is a delicate tool citizen, a scalpel to be wielded by a clever surgeon to expose wrong-doing. It is not a club with which to bludgeon your political rivals. Your transparent ruse to inquisit the senator at a time he clearly could not be expected to make is self-evidently an abuse of powers - '''by you'''. Fortunately for you, I can't prosecute without a judgement of condemnation by the Synod. So either you leave me to get on with some real work - or I shall speak to the Gatekeeper of Wisdom about raising a suitable judgement."

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Judgement

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	A judgement of inquisition requires a lesser majority to pass. An individual or group can only be the target of inquisition once per summit.		A judgement of inquisition requires a lesser majority to pass. An individual or group can only be the target of inquisition once per summit.

			While it is legal for a priest to raise a judgement of inquisition against themselves, doing so risks censure as an [[Religious_crime#Abuse_of_Powers\|abuse of priestly powers]], and must still achieve a lesser majority.
	<div style="float: right;"><quote by="Marcher Proverb">Hearsay is half lies.</quote></div>		<div style="float: right;"><quote by="Marcher Proverb">Hearsay is half lies.</quote></div>

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Performing an Inquisiton

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	==Performing an Inquisiton==		==Performing an Inquisiton==
	The priest who raises the judgement of inquisition must decide the time and place that the inquisition will take place. Attendance is a legal requirement, but magistrates ~~are~~ satisfied that that the choice was reasonable and was agreed with the target. The expectation is that the priest will work with the targets of the inquisition to ensure that the venue and date are practical for them to attend where possible. The legal duration of an inquisition is up to one hour. The subject may choose to leave at any point after the hour has passed.		The priest who raises the judgement of inquisition must decide the time and place that the inquisition will take place. Attendance is a legal requirement, but magistrates must be satisfied that that the choice was reasonable and was agreed with the target. The expectation is that the priest will work with the targets of the inquisition to ensure that the venue and date are practical for them to attend where possible. The legal duration of an inquisition is up to one hour. The subject may choose to leave at any point after the hour has passed.

	An individual may not be subject of an inquisition more than once per summit; anyone who has already undergone a inquisition that weekend is not obliged to attend another.		An individual may not be subject of an inquisition more than once per summit; anyone who has already undergone a inquisition that weekend is not obliged to attend another.