Master of the Imperial Mint - Revision history

Twiggy at 21:25, 4 March 2026

2026-03-04T21:25:24Z

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	<quote by="Walter Brewer, Senator for Upwold">So, to ~~summarize~~ Master, we've no bloody money, no bloody mithril, and no bloody hope of getting any? Right - I move we pass the motion anyway. I don't give two shits where the ruddy Freeborn get the Mithril from. You don't plough another person's field.</quote>		<quote by="Walter Brewer, Senator for Upwold">So, to summarise Master, we've no bloody money, no bloody mithril, and no bloody hope of getting any? Right - I move we pass the motion anyway. I don't give two shits where the ruddy Freeborn get the Mithril from. You don't plough another person's field.</quote>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Master of the Imperial Mint is based in [[Tassato]] and has ceremonial responsibility for producing all Imperial coinage and protecting it against forgers. The position of Master of the Mint comes with an opulent apartment in Tassato overlooking the river as well as a position on the [[Bourse]]. By tradition the Master is able to address the [[Senate]] at their own behest or on the instruction of the Bourse.		The Master of the Imperial Mint is based in [[Tassato]] and has ceremonial responsibility for producing all Imperial coinage and protecting it against forgers. The position of Master of the Mint comes with an opulent apartment in Tassato overlooking the river as well as a position on the [[Bourse]]. By tradition the Master is able to address the [[Senate]] at their own behest or on the instruction of the Bourse.

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

2026-01-15T21:28:13Z

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

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	===Set the Guerdon===		===Set the Guerdon===
	The Master of the Imperial Mint may set the [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Guerdon\|Imperial Guerdon]]. To use this power, the Master of the Imperial Mint must make an [[Senate_announcement\|announcement]] in the Imperial Senate. No voting is possible by the Senate at this point, as the power has been delegated to the Master of the Imperial Mint. The [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] may choose to exercise its [[veto]] over the announcement. The [[Throne]] may choose to exercise their [[veto]] over the announcement.		The Master of the Imperial Mint may set the [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Guerdon\|Imperial Guerdon]]. To use this power, the Master of the Imperial Mint must make an [[Senate_announcement\|announcement]] in the Imperial Senate. No voting is possible by the Senate at this point, as the power has been delegated to the Master of the Imperial Mint. The [[Synod]] may choose to exercise its [[veto]] over the announcement. The [[Throne]] may choose to exercise their [[veto]] over the announcement.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=MasterMint.jpg\|caption='''Tristan Ramson von Holberg''', Master of the Imperial Mint\|align=right\|width=300}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=MasterMint.jpg\|caption='''Tristan Ramson von Holberg''', Master of the Imperial Mint\|align=right\|width=300}}
	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	The Master of the Mint is appointed during the Spring Equinox each year. Election is by open auction, overseen by the civil service.		The Master of the Mint is appointed during the Spring Equinox each year. Election is by open auction, overseen by the civil service.

	The title may only be held by a League citizen. As a title appointed through the Bourse, they cannot be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]].		The title may only be held by a League citizen. As a title appointed through the Bourse, they cannot be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Synod]].

	{{RecentElections\|Master_of_the_Imperial_Mint}}		{{RecentElections\|Master_of_the_Imperial_Mint}}

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

2026-01-15T13:46:21Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Bourse" to "[[Bourse"

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	<quote by="Walter Brewer, Senator for Upwold">So, to summarize Master, we've no bloody money, no bloody mithril, and no bloody hope of getting any? Right - I move we pass the motion anyway. I don't give two shits where the ruddy Freeborn get the Mithril from. You don't plough another person's field.</quote>		<quote by="Walter Brewer, Senator for Upwold">So, to summarize Master, we've no bloody money, no bloody mithril, and no bloody hope of getting any? Right - I move we pass the motion anyway. I don't give two shits where the ruddy Freeborn get the Mithril from. You don't plough another person's field.</quote>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Master of the Imperial Mint is based in [[Tassato]] and has ceremonial responsibility for producing all Imperial coinage and protecting it against forgers. The position of Master of the Mint comes with an opulent apartment in Tassato overlooking the river as well as a position on the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]]. By tradition the Master is able to address the [[Senate]] at their own behest or on the instruction of the Bourse.		The Master of the Imperial Mint is based in [[Tassato]] and has ceremonial responsibility for producing all Imperial coinage and protecting it against forgers. The position of Master of the Mint comes with an opulent apartment in Tassato overlooking the river as well as a position on the [[Bourse]]. By tradition the Master is able to address the [[Senate]] at their own behest or on the instruction of the Bourse.

	This Bourse position is reserved for a citizen of [[The League]] who presents the largest bid. Part of the payment is used to pay for the expenses incurred in running the mint, the remainder is taken by the Senate treasury. It does not produce any material wealth, but many a skilful occupant has found ways to turn a cheap seat on the Bourse to a profit.		This Bourse position is reserved for a citizen of [[The League]] who presents the largest bid. Part of the payment is used to pay for the expenses incurred in running the mint, the remainder is taken by the Senate treasury. It does not produce any material wealth, but many a skilful occupant has found ways to turn a cheap seat on the Bourse to a profit.

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

2026-01-15T13:41:27Z

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

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	<quote by="Walter Brewer, Senator for Upwold">So, to summarize Master, we've no bloody money, no bloody mithril, and no bloody hope of getting any? Right - I move we pass the motion anyway. I don't give two shits where the ruddy Freeborn get the Mithril from. You don't plough another person's field.</quote>		<quote by="Walter Brewer, Senator for Upwold">So, to summarize Master, we've no bloody money, no bloody mithril, and no bloody hope of getting any? Right - I move we pass the motion anyway. I don't give two shits where the ruddy Freeborn get the Mithril from. You don't plough another person's field.</quote>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Master of the Imperial Mint is based in [[Tassato]] and has ceremonial responsibility for producing all Imperial coinage and protecting it against forgers. The position of Master of the Mint comes with an opulent apartment in Tassato overlooking the river as well as a position on the [[Imperial Bourse]]. By tradition the Master is able to address the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] at their own behest or on the instruction of the Bourse.		The Master of the Imperial Mint is based in [[Tassato]] and has ceremonial responsibility for producing all Imperial coinage and protecting it against forgers. The position of Master of the Mint comes with an opulent apartment in Tassato overlooking the river as well as a position on the [[Imperial Bourse]]. By tradition the Master is able to address the [[Senate]] at their own behest or on the instruction of the Bourse.

	This Bourse position is reserved for a citizen of [[The League]] who presents the largest bid. Part of the payment is used to pay for the expenses incurred in running the mint, the remainder is taken by the Senate treasury. It does not produce any material wealth, but many a skilful occupant has found ways to turn a cheap seat on the Bourse to a profit.		This Bourse position is reserved for a citizen of [[The League]] who presents the largest bid. Part of the payment is used to pay for the expenses incurred in running the mint, the remainder is taken by the Senate treasury. It does not produce any material wealth, but many a skilful occupant has found ways to turn a cheap seat on the Bourse to a profit.

Hailmur at 00:29, 20 September 2025

2025-09-20T00:29:19Z

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	This Bourse position is reserved for a citizen of [[The League]] who presents the largest bid. Part of the payment is used to pay for the expenses incurred in running the mint, the remainder is taken by the Senate treasury. It does not produce any material wealth, but many a skilful occupant has found ways to turn a cheap seat on the Bourse to a profit.		This Bourse position is reserved for a citizen of [[The League]] who presents the largest bid. Part of the payment is used to pay for the expenses incurred in running the mint, the remainder is taken by the Senate treasury. It does not produce any material wealth, but many a skilful occupant has found ways to turn a cheap seat on the Bourse to a profit.

			During the Autumn Equinox 387YE, the Imperial Senate voted to [[387YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Amend_Master_of_the_Imperial_Mint\|amend the title]] to grant it the power to amend the Guerdon, and to give it the responsibility to collect [[Imperial_treasury#Donations\|donations]] to the treasury.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=MasterOfTheMint.jpeg\|caption=Lieselotte von Holberg, former Master of the Mint\|width=400\|align=left}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=MasterOfTheMint.jpeg\|caption=Lieselotte von Holberg, former Master of the Mint\|width=400\|align=left}}
	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
	The title was created during the reign of [[Emperor Giovanni]], under the direct sponsorship of [[The Throne]]. Giovanni saw the title as a vital go-between for the Bourse and the Senate, able to keep both groups appraised of important matters. While this may have been the intent, when the title was created it was given no specific responsibilities. Some Masters favour the Bourse, while others attempt to convince their fellow seat holders to cooperate with the Senate rather than pursue pure profit. Most walk a fine line between houses, however, avoiding becoming too tied to one or the other. Many see the relative freedom of the Master as a necessary component of the office - and as the seat cannot be revoked, it tends to be somewhat moot.		The title was created during the reign of [[Emperor Giovanni]], under the direct sponsorship of [[The Throne]]. Giovanni saw the title as a vital go-between for the Bourse and the Senate, able to keep both groups appraised of important matters. While this may have been the intent, when the title was created it was given no specific responsibilities. Some Masters favour the Bourse, while others attempt to convince their fellow seat holders to cooperate with the Senate rather than pursue pure profit. Most walk a fine line between houses, however, avoiding becoming too tied to one or the other. Many see the relative freedom of the Master as a necessary component of the office - and as the seat cannot be revoked, it tends to be somewhat moot.

			The Master of the Imperial Mint has the responsibility to collect donations to the [[Imperial treasury]].
	==Powers==		==Powers==
	===Member of the Senate===		===Member of the Senate===
	The Master of the Mint is a [[Senate session#Member_of_the_Senate\|member of the Senate]]. They are entitled to enter the Senate chamber at the start of a [[Senate session]] and participate in the debates. They do not have the power to raise motions or to vote on a motion.		The Master of the Mint is a [[Senate session#Member_of_the_Senate\|member of the Senate]]. They are entitled to enter the Senate chamber at the start of a [[Senate session]] and participate in the debates. They do not have the power to raise motions or to vote on a motion.
	===Right of Address===		===Right of Address===
	The Master of the Mint has the right to make a [[Senate address]] once per summit. This is intended to allow them to present important information for the senators consideration. To make an address, the Master must inform the [[Speaker for the Senate]] of their intention, so that the Speaker can add the address to the agenda for the next [[Senate session]].		The Master of the Mint has the right to make a [[Senate address]] once per summit. This is intended to allow them to present important information for the senators' consideration. To make an address, the Master must inform the [[Speaker for the Senate]] of their intention, so that the Speaker can add the address to the agenda for the next [[Senate session]].
	===Seat on the Bourse===		===Seat on the Bourse===
	The Master of the Imperial Mint is a Bourse position. It is an Imperial title that grants the right to participate on the rare occasion when the Imperial Bourse as a body is required to make a decision.		The Master of the Imperial Mint is a Bourse position. It is an Imperial title that grants the right to participate on the rare occasion when the Imperial Bourse as a body is required to make a decision.

	===Access to the Accounts===		===Access to the Accounts===
	Each season the Master of the Mint receives a briefing from the office of the Imperial Treasury, and a summary of the Imperial accounts. This usually involves a meeting with the auditor (currently Gerard La Salle). Only the Master of the Imperial Mint is privy to this information, and they have complete freedom as to how they use it and who they share it with.		Each season, the Master of the Mint receives a briefing from the office of the Imperial Treasury and a summary of the Imperial accounts. This usually involves a meeting with the auditor (currently ''Gerard La Salle''). Only the Master of the Imperial Mint is privy to this information, and they have complete freedom as to how they use it and who they share it with.
	===~~Proxy~~===
	The Master of the Imperial Mint may ~~appoint a~~ [[~~proxy~~]].		===Set the Guerdon===
			The Master of the Imperial Mint may set the [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Guerdon\|Imperial Guerdon]]. To use this power, the Master of the Imperial Mint must make an [[Senate_announcement\|announcement]] in the Imperial Senate. No voting is possible by the Senate at this point, as the power has been delegated to the Master of the Imperial Mint. The [[Imperial Synod]] may choose to exercise its [[veto]] over the announcement. The [[Throne]] may choose to exercise their [[veto]] over the announcement.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=MasterMint.jpg\|caption='''Tristan Ramson von Holberg''', Master of the Imperial Mint\|align=right\|width=300}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=MasterMint.jpg\|caption='''Tristan Ramson von Holberg''', Master of the Imperial Mint\|align=right\|width=300}}
	==Appointment==		==Appointment==

Matt: /* Seat on the Bourse */

2025-07-12T12:43:08Z

Seat on the Bourse

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	The Master of the Mint has the right to make a [[Senate address]] once per summit. This is intended to allow them to present important information for the senators consideration. To make an address, the Master must inform the [[Speaker for the Senate]] of their intention, so that the Speaker can add the address to the agenda for the next [[Senate session]].		The Master of the Mint has the right to make a [[Senate address]] once per summit. This is intended to allow them to present important information for the senators consideration. To make an address, the Master must inform the [[Speaker for the Senate]] of their intention, so that the Speaker can add the address to the agenda for the next [[Senate session]].
	===Seat on the Bourse===		===Seat on the Bourse===
	The Master of the Imperial Mint is a Bourse position. It is an Imperial title that grants the right to participate on the rare occasion when the Imperial Bourse as a body is required to make a decision~~, and take part in any [[Imperial_Bourse#Auction_of_Appointments\|auction of appointments]]~~.		The Master of the Imperial Mint is a Bourse position. It is an Imperial title that grants the right to participate on the rare occasion when the Imperial Bourse as a body is required to make a decision.

	===Access to the Accounts===		===Access to the Accounts===
	Each season the Master of the Mint receives a briefing from the office of the Imperial Treasury, and a summary of the Imperial accounts. This usually involves a meeting with the auditor (currently Gerard La Salle). Only the Master of the Imperial Mint is privy to this information, and they have complete freedom as to how they use it and who they share it with.		Each season the Master of the Mint receives a briefing from the office of the Imperial Treasury, and a summary of the Imperial accounts. This usually involves a meeting with the auditor (currently Gerard La Salle). Only the Master of the Imperial Mint is privy to this information, and they have complete freedom as to how they use it and who they share it with.

Hailmur at 00:47, 21 July 2024

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	This Bourse position is reserved for a citizen of [[The League]] who presents the largest bid. Part of the payment is used to pay for the expenses incurred in running the mint, the remainder is taken by the Senate treasury. It does not produce any material wealth, but many a skilful occupant has found ways to turn a cheap seat on the Bourse to a profit.		This Bourse position is reserved for a citizen of [[The League]] who presents the largest bid. Part of the payment is used to pay for the expenses incurred in running the mint, the remainder is taken by the Senate treasury. It does not produce any material wealth, but many a skilful occupant has found ways to turn a cheap seat on the Bourse to a profit.
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=MasterOfTheMint.jpeg\|caption=Lieselotte von Holberg, former Master of the Mint\|width=400\|align=left}}
	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
	The title was created during the reign of [[Emperor Giovanni]], under the direct sponsorship of [[The Throne]]. Giovanni saw the title as a vital go-between for the Bourse and the Senate, able to keep both groups appraised of important matters. While this may have been the intent, when the title was created it was given no specific responsibilities. Some Masters favour the Bourse, while others attempt to convince their fellow seat holders to cooperate with the Senate rather than pursue pure profit. Most walk a fine line between houses, however, avoiding becoming too tied to one or the other. Many see the relative freedom of the Master as a necessary component of the office - and as the seat cannot be revoked, it tends to be somewhat moot.		The title was created during the reign of [[Emperor Giovanni]], under the direct sponsorship of [[The Throne]]. Giovanni saw the title as a vital go-between for the Bourse and the Senate, able to keep both groups appraised of important matters. While this may have been the intent, when the title was created it was given no specific responsibilities. Some Masters favour the Bourse, while others attempt to convince their fellow seat holders to cooperate with the Senate rather than pursue pure profit. Most walk a fine line between houses, however, avoiding becoming too tied to one or the other. Many see the relative freedom of the Master as a necessary component of the office - and as the seat cannot be revoked, it tends to be somewhat moot.
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	===Proxy===		===Proxy===
	The Master of the Imperial Mint may appoint a [[proxy]].		The Master of the Imperial Mint may appoint a [[proxy]].
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~MasterOfTheMint~~.~~jpeg~~\|caption=~~Lieselotte~~ von Holberg, ~~former~~ Master of the Mint\|~~width~~=~~450~~\|~~align~~=~~right~~}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=MasterMint.jpg\|caption='''Tristan Ramson von Holberg''', Master of the Imperial Mint\|align=right\|width=300}}

	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	The Master of the Mint is appointed during the Spring Equinox each year. Election is by open auction, overseen by the civil service.		The Master of the Mint is appointed during the Spring Equinox each year. Election is by open auction, overseen by the civil service.

	The title may only be held by a League citizen. As a title appointed through the Bourse, they cannot be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Imperial Synod]].		The title may only be held by a League citizen. As a title appointed through the Bourse, they cannot be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Imperial Synod]].

	{{RecentElections\|Master_of_the_Imperial_Mint}}		{{RecentElections\|Master_of_the_Imperial_Mint}}
	{{Senate Further Reading}}		{{Senate Further Reading}}

Emmanovi: /* Proxy */

2022-06-18T11:40:23Z

Proxy

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	===Proxy===		===Proxy===
	The Master of the Imperial Mint may appoint a [[proxy]].		The Master of the Imperial Mint may appoint a [[proxy]].
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=MasterOfTheMint.jpeg\|caption=Lieselotte von Holberg, ~~current~~ Master of the Mint\|width=450\|align=right}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=MasterOfTheMint.jpeg\|caption=Lieselotte von Holberg, former Master of the Mint\|width=450\|align=right}}

	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	The Master of the Mint is appointed during the Spring Equinox each year. Election is by open auction, overseen by the civil service.		The Master of the Mint is appointed during the Spring Equinox each year. Election is by open auction, overseen by the civil service.

Novemberalice at 15:17, 17 April 2022

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	===Proxy===		===Proxy===
	The Master of the Imperial Mint may appoint a [[proxy]].		The Master of the Imperial Mint may appoint a [[proxy]].
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~FeistyFerrero~~.~~jpg~~\|caption=~~The flamboyant Ferrero Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato~~ of the ~~Gilded Horn Carta.~~\|width=450\|align=right}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=MasterOfTheMint.jpeg\|caption=Lieselotte von Holberg, current Master of the Mint\|width=450\|align=right}}
	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	The Master of the Mint is appointed during the Spring Equinox each year. Election is by open auction, overseen by the civil service.		The Master of the Mint is appointed during the Spring Equinox each year. Election is by open auction, overseen by the civil service.

Novemberalice at 20:45, 30 July 2020

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	The title may only be held by a League citizen. As a title appointed through the Bourse, they cannot be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Imperial Synod]].		The title may only be held by a League citizen. As a title appointed through the Bourse, they cannot be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Imperial Synod]].
			{{RecentElections\|Master_of_the_Imperial_Mint}}
	{{Senate Further Reading}}		{{Senate Further Reading}}
	[[Category:Senate]]		[[Category:Senate]]
	[[Category:Title]]		[[Category:Title]]
	[[Category:Bourse]]		[[Category:Bourse]]