Magpies - Revision history

Hailmur at 19:59, 22 May 2026

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			==The Manifesto==
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Magpie Sodality.png\|title=Magpies\|align=right\|width=240}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Magpie Sodality.png\|title=Magpies\|align=right\|width=240}}
	~~==The Manifesto==~~
	The sodality is dedicated to the acquisition, documentation and preservation of artefacts for the Empire, and the uncovering of lost Imperial history. It holds the following to be true:		The sodality is dedicated to the acquisition, documentation and preservation of artefacts for the Empire, and the uncovering of lost Imperial history. It holds the following to be true:

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	==Symbol==		==Symbol==
	The Magpies's symbol is a magpie perched on a stylised M.		The Magpies' symbol is a magpie perched on a stylised M.

	==Membership==		==Membership==

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History

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	The original manifesto of the sodality included an explicit requirement for them to take responsibility for historical knowledge. The first line read "Aid and coordinate Imperial efforts to seek out lost artefacts and historical knowledge". The Constitutional Court judged that that would require that [[Two_for_joy#Historical_Research\|all powers of historical research be delegated to the sodality]]. The Imperial Senate elected to [[387YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Manifesto_of_the_Magpies\|abridge the manifesto instead]], to avoid this outcome.		The original manifesto of the sodality included an explicit requirement for them to take responsibility for historical knowledge. The first line read "Aid and coordinate Imperial efforts to seek out lost artefacts and historical knowledge". The Constitutional Court judged that that would require that [[Two_for_joy#Historical_Research\|all powers of historical research be delegated to the sodality]]. The Imperial Senate elected to [[387YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Manifesto_of_the_Magpies\|abridge the manifesto instead]], to avoid this outcome.

	The Senate could restore the original manifesto at any time with a successful constitutional vote. If that happened and the [[Minister ~~for~~ Historical Research]] was left vacant or abrogated, then the [[Two_for_joy#Spiders_Eat_Maggots\|torchbearers of Spider's Vantage]] would provide an income of twenty one mana crystals each season for the sodality's use.		The Senate could restore the original manifesto at any time with a successful constitutional vote. If that happened and the [[Minister of Historical Research]] was left vacant or abrogated, then the [[Two_for_joy#Spiders_Eat_Maggots\|torchbearers of Spider's Vantage]] would provide an income of twenty one mana crystals each season for the sodality's use.

	[[Category:Imperial Sodality]]		[[Category:Imperial Sodality]]
	[[Category:Title]]		[[Category:Title]]

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [[:File:Magpies Autumn 386.pdf\|Autumn 386YE publication]]		* [[:File:Magpies Autumn 386.pdf\|Autumn 386YE publication]]

Matt at 23:11, 17 May 2026

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	At the first official meeting of the sodality, the [[Whisper Gallery]] declared eternal war against the Magpies until their organisation was abrogated or all the members were dead. This was apparently met with applause.		At the first official meeting of the sodality, the [[Whisper Gallery]] declared eternal war against the Magpies until their organisation was abrogated or all the members were dead. This was apparently met with applause.

	The original manifesto of the sodality included an explicit requirement for them to take responsibility for historical knowledge. The first line read "Aid and coordinate Imperial efforts to seek out lost artefacts and historical knowledge". The Constitutional Court judged that that would require that [[Two_for_joy#Historical_Research\|all powers of historical research be delegated to the sodality]]. The Imperial Senate elected to [[387YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Manifesto_of_the_Magpies\|abridge the manifesto instead]], to avoid this outcome. The Senate could restore the original manifesto at any time with a successful constitutional vote.		The original manifesto of the sodality included an explicit requirement for them to take responsibility for historical knowledge. The first line read "Aid and coordinate Imperial efforts to seek out lost artefacts and historical knowledge". The Constitutional Court judged that that would require that [[Two_for_joy#Historical_Research\|all powers of historical research be delegated to the sodality]]. The Imperial Senate elected to [[387YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Manifesto_of_the_Magpies\|abridge the manifesto instead]], to avoid this outcome.

			The Senate could restore the original manifesto at any time with a successful constitutional vote. If that happened and the [[Minister for Historical Research]] was left vacant or abrogated, then the [[Two_for_joy#Spiders_Eat_Maggots\|torchbearers of Spider's Vantage]] would provide an income of twenty one mana crystals each season for the sodality's use.

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

Matt at 21:27, 17 May 2026

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	* Support the interests of historians and artefact hunters of the Empire		* Support the interests of historians and artefact hunters of the Empire
	* Ensure accountability, protection, work, and suitable reward for the historians and artefact hunters of the Empire		* Ensure accountability, protection, work, and suitable reward for the historians and artefact hunters of the Empire

	The original manifesto of the sodality included an explicit requirement for them to take responsibility for historical knowledge. The first line read "Aid and coordinate Imperial efforts to seek out lost artefacts and historical knowledge". The Constitutional Court judged that that would require that [[Two_for_joy#Historical_Research\|all powers of historical research be delegated to the sodality]]. The Imperial Senate elected to [[387YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Manifesto_of_the_Magpies\|abridge the manifesto instead]], to avoid this outcome. The Senate could restore the original manifesto at any time with a successful constitutional vote.

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	At the first official meeting of the sodality, the [[Whisper Gallery]] declared eternal war against the Magpies until their organisation was abrogated or all the members were dead. This was apparently met with applause.		At the first official meeting of the sodality, the [[Whisper Gallery]] declared eternal war against the Magpies until their organisation was abrogated or all the members were dead. This was apparently met with applause.

			The original manifesto of the sodality included an explicit requirement for them to take responsibility for historical knowledge. The first line read "Aid and coordinate Imperial efforts to seek out lost artefacts and historical knowledge". The Constitutional Court judged that that would require that [[Two_for_joy#Historical_Research\|all powers of historical research be delegated to the sodality]]. The Imperial Senate elected to [[387YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Manifesto_of_the_Magpies\|abridge the manifesto instead]], to avoid this outcome. The Senate could restore the original manifesto at any time with a successful constitutional vote.

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

Matt at 21:26, 17 May 2026

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	* Ensure accountability, protection, work, and suitable reward for the historians and artefact hunters of the Empire		* Ensure accountability, protection, work, and suitable reward for the historians and artefact hunters of the Empire

	The original manifesto of the sodality included an explicit requirement for them to take responsibility for historical knowledge. The first line read "Aid and coordinate Imperial efforts to seek out lost artefacts and historical knowledge". The Constitutional Court judged that that would require that [[Two_for_joy#Historical_Research\|all powers of historical research be delegated to the sodality]]. The Imperial Senate elected to [[387YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Manifesto_of_the_Magpies\|abridge the manifesto instead]], to avoid this outcome.		The original manifesto of the sodality included an explicit requirement for them to take responsibility for historical knowledge. The first line read "Aid and coordinate Imperial efforts to seek out lost artefacts and historical knowledge". The Constitutional Court judged that that would require that [[Two_for_joy#Historical_Research\|all powers of historical research be delegated to the sodality]]. The Imperial Senate elected to [[387YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Manifesto_of_the_Magpies\|abridge the manifesto instead]], to avoid this outcome. The Senate could restore the original manifesto at any time with a successful constitutional vote.

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Matt at 21:25, 17 May 2026

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	The sodality therefore exists to:		The sodality therefore exists to:

	* Aid and coordinate Imperial efforts to seek out lost artefacts ~~and historical knowledge~~		* Aid and coordinate Imperial efforts to seek out lost artefacts
	* Support the interests of historians and artefact hunters of the Empire		* Support the interests of historians and artefact hunters of the Empire
	* Ensure accountability, protection, work, and suitable reward for the historians and artefact hunters of the Empire		* Ensure accountability, protection, work, and suitable reward for the historians and artefact hunters of the Empire

			The original manifesto of the sodality included an explicit requirement for them to take responsibility for historical knowledge. The first line read "Aid and coordinate Imperial efforts to seek out lost artefacts and historical knowledge". The Constitutional Court judged that that would require that [[Two_for_joy#Historical_Research\|all powers of historical research be delegated to the sodality]]. The Imperial Senate elected to [[387YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Manifesto_of_the_Magpies\|abridge the manifesto instead]], to avoid this outcome.

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	==Symbol==		==Symbol==

Hailmur at 03:33, 2 May 2026

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	If an [[opportunity]] were identified where the sodality could be deployed, then it would be down to a vote of the members.		If an [[opportunity]] were identified where the sodality could be deployed, then it would be down to a vote of the members.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=SpeakerMagpies.jpg\|caption='''Morgan ~~Waystone Path~~''', Speaker of the Magpies\|align=left\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=SpeakerMagpies.jpg\|caption='''Morgan Drifting Bough''', Speaker of the Magpies\|align=left\|width=250}}
	==Speaker==		==Speaker==
	The Speaker of the Magpies is an Imperial title awarded to a member of the Magpies. The Speaker is expected to be a mouthpiece for the sodality, with the responsibility to represent their sodality's views to other parts of the Empire, to recruit new members, and to advance the sodality's goals and the members' interests.		The Speaker of the Magpies is an Imperial title awarded to a member of the Magpies. The Speaker is expected to be a mouthpiece for the sodality, with the responsibility to represent their sodality's views to other parts of the Empire, to recruit new members, and to advance the sodality's goals and the members' interests.

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	==History==		==History==
	The Magpies had been active at [[Anvil]], the Speaker having been created by '''Lizzie Stamp''', as the Senator for [[Bregasland]], during the Summer Solstice 385YE. They were [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Establish_Magpies_Sodality\|recognised]] as a formal [[Imperial Sodality]] by the [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]] at the start of Spring 387YE. The original fellowship was granted official recognition two years earlier by Senate [[385YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Create_title_of_Speaker_of_the_Magpies\|establishment]] of the [[Speaker of the Magpies]] [[Imperial title]], whose main responsibility was to serve as the representative of the Magpies as an informal gathering.		The Magpies had been active at [[Anvil]], the Speaker having been created by '''Lizzie Stamp''', as the Senator for [[Bregasland]], during the Summer Solstice 385YE. They were [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Establish_Magpies_Sodality\|recognised]] as a formal [[Imperial Sodality]] by the [[Senate]] at the start of Spring 387YE. The original fellowship was granted official recognition two years earlier by Senate [[385YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Create_title_of_Speaker_of_the_Magpies\|establishment]] of the [[Speaker of the Magpies]] [[Imperial title]], whose main responsibility was to serve as the representative of the Magpies as an informal gathering.

	This changed in Spring 387YE; the [[#Manifesto\|manifesto]] was established as part of an [[administrative motion]]. This saw the amendment of the Speaker of the Magpies title (previously appointed by the Vigilance assembly) to be elected by the members of the sodality. At that time the first Speaker '''Morgan Waystone Path''' was still serving in the position. In summer of the same year, the civil service presented a set of potential powers for the sodality, and a number of independent entities expressed their interest in the Magpies, as detailed in the '''[[Two for joy]]''' wind of fortune.		This changed in Spring 387YE; the [[#Manifesto\|manifesto]] was established as part of an [[administrative motion]]. This saw the amendment of the Speaker of the Magpies title (previously appointed by the Vigilance assembly) to be elected by the members of the sodality. At that time the first Speaker '''Morgan Waystone Path''' was still serving in the position. In summer of the same year, the civil service presented a set of potential powers for the sodality, and a number of independent entities expressed their interest in the Magpies, as detailed in the '''[[Two for joy]]''' wind of fortune.

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	==History==		==History==
	The Magpies had been active at [[Anvil]], the Speaker having been created by '''Lizzie Stamp''', as the Senator for [[Bregasland]], during the Summer Solstice 385YE. They were [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Establish_Magpies_Sodality\|recognised]] as a formal [[Imperial Sodality]] by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]] at the start of Spring 387YE. The original fellowship was granted official recognition two years earlier by Senate [[385YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Create_title_of_Speaker_of_the_Magpies\|establishment]] of the [[Speaker of the Magpies]] [[Imperial title]], whose main responsibility was to serve as the representative of the Magpies as an informal gathering.		The Magpies had been active at [[Anvil]], the Speaker having been created by '''Lizzie Stamp''', as the Senator for [[Bregasland]], during the Summer Solstice 385YE. They were [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Establish_Magpies_Sodality\|recognised]] as a formal [[Imperial Sodality]] by the [[Senate\|Senate]] at the start of Spring 387YE. The original fellowship was granted official recognition two years earlier by Senate [[385YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Create_title_of_Speaker_of_the_Magpies\|establishment]] of the [[Speaker of the Magpies]] [[Imperial title]], whose main responsibility was to serve as the representative of the Magpies as an informal gathering.

	This changed in Spring 387YE; the [[#Manifesto\|manifesto]] was established as part of an [[administrative motion]]. This saw the amendment of the Speaker of the Magpies title (previously appointed by the Vigilance assembly) to be elected by the members of the sodality. At that time the first Speaker '''Morgan Waystone Path''' was still serving in the position. In summer of the same year, the civil service presented a set of potential powers for the sodality, and a number of independent entities expressed their interest in the Magpies, as detailed in the '''[[Two for joy]]''' wind of fortune.		This changed in Spring 387YE; the [[#Manifesto\|manifesto]] was established as part of an [[administrative motion]]. This saw the amendment of the Speaker of the Magpies title (previously appointed by the Vigilance assembly) to be elected by the members of the sodality. At that time the first Speaker '''Morgan Waystone Path''' was still serving in the position. In summer of the same year, the civil service presented a set of potential powers for the sodality, and a number of independent entities expressed their interest in the Magpies, as detailed in the '''[[Two for joy]]''' wind of fortune.

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	[[Category:Title]]		[[Category:Title]]
	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [[Speaker of the Magpies]]
	* [[:File:Magpies Autumn 386.pdf\|Autumn 386YE publication]]		* [[:File:Magpies Autumn 386.pdf\|Autumn 386YE publication]]

	* [[Two for joy]] - Summer 387YE wind of fortune about the establishment of the official sodality		* [[Two for joy]] - Summer 387YE wind of fortune about the establishment of the official sodality
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