Member of the Synod - Revision history

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

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

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Members of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] are responsible for the spiritual leadership and wellbeing of Imperial Citizens. It is understood that a Synod priest has a virtuous nature that enhances virtue in others and protects them from wickedness. Consequently, Synod priests are entrusted with legal powers to help them fulfil their virtuous role.		Members of the [[Synod]] are responsible for the spiritual leadership and wellbeing of Imperial Citizens. It is understood that a Synod priest has a virtuous nature that enhances virtue in others and protects them from wickedness. Consequently, Synod priests are entrusted with legal powers to help them fulfil their virtuous role.

	Every Imperial citizen who oversees a [[congregation]] is a member of the Imperial Synod.		Every Imperial citizen who oversees a [[congregation]] is a member of the Imperial Synod.

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

2026-01-15T16:55:17Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Conclave" to "[[Conclave"

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	Members of the Synod are empowered by the [[Imperial Constitution]] to witness or observe all aspects of the bodies of state in function. In practice this is considered to be any formal meeting of an Imperial body organized and supported by the civil service. Meetings such as the [[Muster]] or a [[Senate session]], are all covered by the right of Witness, but private meetings of citizens are not covered.		Members of the Synod are empowered by the [[Imperial Constitution]] to witness or observe all aspects of the bodies of state in function. In practice this is considered to be any formal meeting of an Imperial body organized and supported by the civil service. Meetings such as the [[Muster]] or a [[Senate session]], are all covered by the right of Witness, but private meetings of citizens are not covered.

	Any member of the Synod must be granted access to the [[Bourse]], the [[Senate]], the [[Military Council]], and the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]], in order to observe and witness proceedings. While exercising the right of witness, Synod priests are required to remain quiet, and respectful. This power does not grant a priest the legal right to interfere with the proceedings in any way - if they do they risk being ejected and refused reentry.		Any member of the Synod must be granted access to the [[Bourse]], the [[Senate]], the [[Military Council]], and the [[Conclave]], in order to observe and witness proceedings. While exercising the right of witness, Synod priests are required to remain quiet, and respectful. This power does not grant a priest the legal right to interfere with the proceedings in any way - if they do they risk being ejected and refused reentry.

	In practical terms, the power of witness has been ruled to grant the right of Synod priests to:		In practical terms, the power of witness has been ruled to grant the right of Synod priests to:
	* Access the [[Senate]] public gallery during a [[Senate session]], or during any formal audience undertaken by a representative the Empire (such as an [[ambassador]]). This latter right does ''not'' extend to private meetings between ambassadors and representatives of foreign nations that do not take place in a formal context.		* Access the [[Senate]] public gallery during a [[Senate session]], or during any formal audience undertaken by a representative the Empire (such as an [[ambassador]]). This latter right does ''not'' extend to private meetings between ambassadors and representatives of foreign nations that do not take place in a formal context.
	* Be present in the [[Military Council]] during meetings of [[General\|Generals]], including the [[muster]] and any official [[council session]]. This right does not extend to a priest who is currently a [[senator]]; the constitution explicitly forbids senators from entering or being present during the meetings of the Military Council.		* Be present in the [[Military Council]] during meetings of [[General\|Generals]], including the [[muster]] and any official [[council session]]. This right does not extend to a priest who is currently a [[senator]]; the constitution explicitly forbids senators from entering or being present during the meetings of the Military Council.
	* Be present at a meeting of the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] in the Hall of the Worlds. The Conclave has no responsibility to empower members of the Synod who are not [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] to reach the Hall of the Worlds. Representatives of the Conclave have repeatedly pointed out that a magician who is a priest has every right to attend a conclave meeting anyway. The main use for the right of witness in the Conclave is to observe the election of the [[Grandmaster\|Grandmasters]] of the [[Conclave order\|orders]].		* Be present at a meeting of the [[Conclave]] in the Hall of the Worlds. The Conclave has no responsibility to empower members of the Synod who are not [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] to reach the Hall of the Worlds. Representatives of the Conclave have repeatedly pointed out that a magician who is a priest has every right to attend a conclave meeting anyway. The main use for the right of witness in the Conclave is to observe the election of the [[Grandmaster\|Grandmasters]] of the [[Conclave order\|orders]].
	A priest using the power of witness may still be excluded from a meeting by a civil servant with an appropriate power, such as the ability of the [[Speaker for the Senate]] to [[Speaker_for_the_Senate#Powers_of_Censure\|censure]] disruptive individuals. Such abilities are only used in situations where a priest is clearly abusing the power by being loud, disrespectful, or disruptive.		A priest using the power of witness may still be excluded from a meeting by a civil servant with an appropriate power, such as the ability of the [[Speaker for the Senate]] to [[Speaker_for_the_Senate#Powers_of_Censure\|censure]] disruptive individuals. Such abilities are only used in situations where a priest is clearly abusing the power by being loud, disrespectful, or disruptive.
	* Observe the [[Bourse]] private member's auction		* Observe the [[Bourse]] private member's auction

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

2026-01-15T15:01:47Z

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

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	Members of the Synod are empowered by the [[Imperial Constitution]] to witness or observe all aspects of the bodies of state in function. In practice this is considered to be any formal meeting of an Imperial body organized and supported by the civil service. Meetings such as the [[Muster]] or a [[Senate session]], are all covered by the right of Witness, but private meetings of citizens are not covered.		Members of the Synod are empowered by the [[Imperial Constitution]] to witness or observe all aspects of the bodies of state in function. In practice this is considered to be any formal meeting of an Imperial body organized and supported by the civil service. Meetings such as the [[Muster]] or a [[Senate session]], are all covered by the right of Witness, but private meetings of citizens are not covered.

	Any member of the Synod must be granted access to the [[Bourse]], the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]], the [[Military Council]], and the [[Imperial Conclave]], in order to observe and witness proceedings. While exercising the right of witness, Synod priests are required to remain quiet, and respectful. This power does not grant a priest the legal right to interfere with the proceedings in any way - if they do they risk being ejected and refused reentry.		Any member of the Synod must be granted access to the [[Bourse]], the [[Senate]], the [[Military Council]], and the [[Imperial Conclave]], in order to observe and witness proceedings. While exercising the right of witness, Synod priests are required to remain quiet, and respectful. This power does not grant a priest the legal right to interfere with the proceedings in any way - if they do they risk being ejected and refused reentry.

	In practical terms, the power of witness has been ruled to grant the right of Synod priests to:		In practical terms, the power of witness has been ruled to grant the right of Synod priests to:
	* Access the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] public gallery during a [[Senate session]], or during any formal audience undertaken by a representative the Empire (such as an [[ambassador]]). This latter right does ''not'' extend to private meetings between ambassadors and representatives of foreign nations that do not take place in a formal context.		* Access the [[Senate]] public gallery during a [[Senate session]], or during any formal audience undertaken by a representative the Empire (such as an [[ambassador]]). This latter right does ''not'' extend to private meetings between ambassadors and representatives of foreign nations that do not take place in a formal context.
	* Be present in the [[Military Council]] during meetings of [[General\|Generals]], including the [[muster]] and any official [[council session]]. This right does not extend to a priest who is currently a [[senator]]; the constitution explicitly forbids senators from entering or being present during the meetings of the Military Council.		* Be present in the [[Military Council]] during meetings of [[General\|Generals]], including the [[muster]] and any official [[council session]]. This right does not extend to a priest who is currently a [[senator]]; the constitution explicitly forbids senators from entering or being present during the meetings of the Military Council.
	* Be present at a meeting of the [[Imperial Conclave]] in the Hall of the Worlds. The Conclave has no responsibility to empower members of the Synod who are not [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] to reach the Hall of the Worlds. Representatives of the Conclave have repeatedly pointed out that a magician who is a priest has every right to attend a conclave meeting anyway. The main use for the right of witness in the Conclave is to observe the election of the [[Grandmaster\|Grandmasters]] of the [[Conclave order\|orders]].		* Be present at a meeting of the [[Imperial Conclave]] in the Hall of the Worlds. The Conclave has no responsibility to empower members of the Synod who are not [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] to reach the Hall of the Worlds. Representatives of the Conclave have repeatedly pointed out that a magician who is a priest has every right to attend a conclave meeting anyway. The main use for the right of witness in the Conclave is to observe the election of the [[Grandmaster\|Grandmasters]] of the [[Conclave order\|orders]].

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

2026-01-15T13:15:57Z

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

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	Members of the Synod are empowered by the [[Imperial Constitution]] to witness or observe all aspects of the bodies of state in function. In practice this is considered to be any formal meeting of an Imperial body organized and supported by the civil service. Meetings such as the [[Muster]] or a [[Senate session]], are all covered by the right of Witness, but private meetings of citizens are not covered.		Members of the Synod are empowered by the [[Imperial Constitution]] to witness or observe all aspects of the bodies of state in function. In practice this is considered to be any formal meeting of an Imperial body organized and supported by the civil service. Meetings such as the [[Muster]] or a [[Senate session]], are all covered by the right of Witness, but private meetings of citizens are not covered.

	Any member of the Synod must be granted access to the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]], the [[Imperial Senate]], the [[Military Council]], and the [[Imperial Conclave]], in order to observe and witness proceedings. While exercising the right of witness, Synod priests are required to remain quiet, and respectful. This power does not grant a priest the legal right to interfere with the proceedings in any way - if they do they risk being ejected and refused reentry.		Any member of the Synod must be granted access to the [[Bourse]], the [[Imperial Senate]], the [[Military Council]], and the [[Imperial Conclave]], in order to observe and witness proceedings. While exercising the right of witness, Synod priests are required to remain quiet, and respectful. This power does not grant a priest the legal right to interfere with the proceedings in any way - if they do they risk being ejected and refused reentry.

	In practical terms, the power of witness has been ruled to grant the right of Synod priests to:		In practical terms, the power of witness has been ruled to grant the right of Synod priests to:
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	* Be present at a meeting of the [[Imperial Conclave]] in the Hall of the Worlds. The Conclave has no responsibility to empower members of the Synod who are not [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] to reach the Hall of the Worlds. Representatives of the Conclave have repeatedly pointed out that a magician who is a priest has every right to attend a conclave meeting anyway. The main use for the right of witness in the Conclave is to observe the election of the [[Grandmaster\|Grandmasters]] of the [[Conclave order\|orders]].		* Be present at a meeting of the [[Imperial Conclave]] in the Hall of the Worlds. The Conclave has no responsibility to empower members of the Synod who are not [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] to reach the Hall of the Worlds. Representatives of the Conclave have repeatedly pointed out that a magician who is a priest has every right to attend a conclave meeting anyway. The main use for the right of witness in the Conclave is to observe the election of the [[Grandmaster\|Grandmasters]] of the [[Conclave order\|orders]].
	A priest using the power of witness may still be excluded from a meeting by a civil servant with an appropriate power, such as the ability of the [[Speaker for the Senate]] to [[Speaker_for_the_Senate#Powers_of_Censure\|censure]] disruptive individuals. Such abilities are only used in situations where a priest is clearly abusing the power by being loud, disrespectful, or disruptive.		A priest using the power of witness may still be excluded from a meeting by a civil servant with an appropriate power, such as the ability of the [[Speaker for the Senate]] to [[Speaker_for_the_Senate#Powers_of_Censure\|censure]] disruptive individuals. Such abilities are only used in situations where a priest is clearly abusing the power by being loud, disrespectful, or disruptive.
	* Observe the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]] private member's auction		* Observe the [[Bourse]] private member's auction

	Of all these rulings, the right to witness the private members auction was the most controversial. The auction was organized by members of the civil service on behalf of the members of the Bourse. But the auction's existence was not stipulated in law and has no basis in the constitution and it was frequently argued that it was equivalent to a private meeting. With the [[Death_of_a_salesman\|death of the private auction]] in early 381YE, the matter became moot.		Of all these rulings, the right to witness the private members auction was the most controversial. The auction was organized by members of the civil service on behalf of the members of the Bourse. But the auction's existence was not stipulated in law and has no basis in the constitution and it was frequently argued that it was equivalent to a private meeting. With the [[Death_of_a_salesman\|death of the private auction]] in early 381YE, the matter became moot.

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Military Council" to "[[Military Council"

2026-01-15T12:25:36Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Military Council" to "[[Military Council"

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	Members of the Synod are empowered by the [[Imperial Constitution]] to witness or observe all aspects of the bodies of state in function. In practice this is considered to be any formal meeting of an Imperial body organized and supported by the civil service. Meetings such as the [[Muster]] or a [[Senate session]], are all covered by the right of Witness, but private meetings of citizens are not covered.		Members of the Synod are empowered by the [[Imperial Constitution]] to witness or observe all aspects of the bodies of state in function. In practice this is considered to be any formal meeting of an Imperial body organized and supported by the civil service. Meetings such as the [[Muster]] or a [[Senate session]], are all covered by the right of Witness, but private meetings of citizens are not covered.

	Any member of the Synod must be granted access to the [[Imperial Bourse]], the [[Imperial Senate]], the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council]], and the [[Imperial Conclave]], in order to observe and witness proceedings. While exercising the right of witness, Synod priests are required to remain quiet, and respectful. This power does not grant a priest the legal right to interfere with the proceedings in any way - if they do they risk being ejected and refused reentry.		Any member of the Synod must be granted access to the [[Imperial Bourse]], the [[Imperial Senate]], the [[Military Council]], and the [[Imperial Conclave]], in order to observe and witness proceedings. While exercising the right of witness, Synod priests are required to remain quiet, and respectful. This power does not grant a priest the legal right to interfere with the proceedings in any way - if they do they risk being ejected and refused reentry.

	In practical terms, the power of witness has been ruled to grant the right of Synod priests to:		In practical terms, the power of witness has been ruled to grant the right of Synod priests to:
	* Access the [[Imperial Senate]] public gallery during a [[Senate session]], or during any formal audience undertaken by a representative the Empire (such as an [[ambassador]]). This latter right does ''not'' extend to private meetings between ambassadors and representatives of foreign nations that do not take place in a formal context.		* Access the [[Imperial Senate]] public gallery during a [[Senate session]], or during any formal audience undertaken by a representative the Empire (such as an [[ambassador]]). This latter right does ''not'' extend to private meetings between ambassadors and representatives of foreign nations that do not take place in a formal context.
	* Be present in the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council]] during meetings of [[General\|Generals]], including the [[muster]] and any official [[council session]]. This right does not extend to a priest who is currently a [[senator]]; the constitution explicitly forbids senators from entering or being present during the meetings of the Military Council.		* Be present in the [[Military Council]] during meetings of [[General\|Generals]], including the [[muster]] and any official [[council session]]. This right does not extend to a priest who is currently a [[senator]]; the constitution explicitly forbids senators from entering or being present during the meetings of the Military Council.
	* Be present at a meeting of the [[Imperial Conclave]] in the Hall of the Worlds. The Conclave has no responsibility to empower members of the Synod who are not [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] to reach the Hall of the Worlds. Representatives of the Conclave have repeatedly pointed out that a magician who is a priest has every right to attend a conclave meeting anyway. The main use for the right of witness in the Conclave is to observe the election of the [[Grandmaster\|Grandmasters]] of the [[Conclave order\|orders]].		* Be present at a meeting of the [[Imperial Conclave]] in the Hall of the Worlds. The Conclave has no responsibility to empower members of the Synod who are not [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] to reach the Hall of the Worlds. Representatives of the Conclave have repeatedly pointed out that a magician who is a priest has every right to attend a conclave meeting anyway. The main use for the right of witness in the Conclave is to observe the election of the [[Grandmaster\|Grandmasters]] of the [[Conclave order\|orders]].
	A priest using the power of witness may still be excluded from a meeting by a civil servant with an appropriate power, such as the ability of the [[Speaker for the Senate]] to [[Speaker_for_the_Senate#Powers_of_Censure\|censure]] disruptive individuals. Such abilities are only used in situations where a priest is clearly abusing the power by being loud, disrespectful, or disruptive.		A priest using the power of witness may still be excluded from a meeting by a civil servant with an appropriate power, such as the ability of the [[Speaker for the Senate]] to [[Speaker_for_the_Senate#Powers_of_Censure\|censure]] disruptive individuals. Such abilities are only used in situations where a priest is clearly abusing the power by being loud, disrespectful, or disruptive.

RichardRaynor: /* Overview */ removed ref to sinecure votes

2025-03-21T21:07:24Z

Overview: removed ref to sinecure votes

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	Members of the [[Imperial Synod]] are responsible for the spiritual leadership and wellbeing of Imperial Citizens. It is understood that a Synod priest has a virtuous nature that enhances virtue in others and protects them from wickedness. Consequently, Synod priests are entrusted with legal powers to help them fulfil their virtuous role.		Members of the [[Imperial Synod]] are responsible for the spiritual leadership and wellbeing of Imperial Citizens. It is understood that a Synod priest has a virtuous nature that enhances virtue in others and protects them from wickedness. Consequently, Synod priests are entrusted with legal powers to help them fulfil their virtuous role.

	Every Imperial citizen who oversees a [[congregation]] is a member of the Imperial Synod. In addition, a [[sinecure]] that provides votes in the Imperial Synod grants the holder of that [[Imperial title]] the [[#powers\|powers]] and [[#responsibilities\|responsibilities]] of membership of the Synod.		Every Imperial citizen who oversees a [[congregation]] is a member of the Imperial Synod.

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==

Hastur: /* Sanctuary */

2022-11-23T17:19:06Z

Sanctuary

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	If a Synod priest is on [[consecration\|consecrated]] ground, they have the power to grant sanctuary to any Imperial citizen who asks for it. Once granted sanctuary, the recipient has an hour before they may be taken to a [[~~magistrates~~\|magistrate]] to face criminal charges. While someone is under the protection of sanctuary, the Synod priest who granted it to them is responsible for the actions they take. The recipient is expected to remain in the vicinity of the priest who has granted them sanctuary. It is traditional for a citizen granted sanctuary to use their hour of grace to gather evidence or seek [[#clemency\|clemency]].		If a Synod priest is on [[consecration\|consecrated]] ground, they have the power to grant sanctuary to any Imperial citizen who asks for it. Once granted sanctuary, the recipient has an hour before they may be taken to a [[Imperial_law#Magistrates_and_trials\|magistrate]] to face criminal charges. While someone is under the protection of sanctuary, the Synod priest who granted it to them is responsible for the actions they take. The recipient is expected to remain in the vicinity of the priest who has granted them sanctuary. It is traditional for a citizen granted sanctuary to use their hour of grace to gather evidence or seek [[#clemency\|clemency]].

	Any member of the Synod may refuse a request for sanctuary. It must be clear which priest or priests are granting sanctuary - another reason why the priest who does so is wise to remain in the vicinity of the recipient.		Any member of the Synod may refuse a request for sanctuary. It must be clear which priest or priests are granting sanctuary - another reason why the priest who does so is wise to remain in the vicinity of the recipient.

Rafferty: /* Witness */ Make the "not private meetings" thing explicit

2018-07-02T14:28:08Z

Witness: Make the "not private meetings" thing explicit

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	In practical terms, the power of witness has been ruled to grant the right of Synod priests to:		In practical terms, the power of witness has been ruled to grant the right of Synod priests to:
	* Access the [[Imperial Senate]] public gallery during a [[Senate session]], or during any formal audience undertaken by a representative the Empire (such as an [[ambassador]])		* Access the [[Imperial Senate]] public gallery during a [[Senate session]], or during any formal audience undertaken by a representative the Empire (such as an [[ambassador]]). This latter right does ''not'' extend to private meetings between ambassadors and representatives of foreign nations that do not take place in a formal context.
	* Be present in the [[Imperial Military Council]] during meetings of [[General\|Generals]], including the [[muster]] and any official [[council session]]. This right does not extend to a priest who is currently a [[senator]]; the constitution explicitly forbids senators from entering or being present during the meetings of the Military Council.		* Be present in the [[Imperial Military Council]] during meetings of [[General\|Generals]], including the [[muster]] and any official [[council session]]. This right does not extend to a priest who is currently a [[senator]]; the constitution explicitly forbids senators from entering or being present during the meetings of the Military Council.
	* Be present at a meeting of the [[Imperial Conclave]] in the Hall of the Worlds. The Conclave has no responsibility to empower members of the Synod who are not [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] to reach the Hall of the Worlds. Representatives of the Conclave have repeatedly pointed out that a magician who is a priest has every right to attend a conclave meeting anyway. The main use for the right of witness in the Conclave is to observe the election of the [[Grandmaster\|Grandmasters]] of the [[Conclave order\|orders]].		* Be present at a meeting of the [[Imperial Conclave]] in the Hall of the Worlds. The Conclave has no responsibility to empower members of the Synod who are not [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] to reach the Hall of the Worlds. Representatives of the Conclave have repeatedly pointed out that a magician who is a priest has every right to attend a conclave meeting anyway. The main use for the right of witness in the Conclave is to observe the election of the [[Grandmaster\|Grandmasters]] of the [[Conclave order\|orders]].

Rafferty: /* Witness */ Private auction tense change

2018-07-02T14:26:35Z

Witness: Private auction tense change

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	* Observe the [[Imperial Bourse]] private member's auction		* Observe the [[Imperial Bourse]] private member's auction

	Of all these rulings, the right to witness the private members auction is the most controversial. The auction is organized by members of the civil service on behalf of the members of the Bourse. But the auction's existence is not stipulated in law and has no basis in the constitution and it ~~has been~~ frequently argued that it is equivalent to a private meeting.		Of all these rulings, the right to witness the private members auction was the most controversial. The auction was organized by members of the civil service on behalf of the members of the Bourse. But the auction's existence was not stipulated in law and has no basis in the constitution and it was frequently argued that it was equivalent to a private meeting. With the [[Death_of_a_salesman\|death of the private auction]] in early 381YE, the matter became moot.

	===Sanctuary===		===Sanctuary===

Rafferty: removed reference to authority

2018-02-12T11:55:52Z

removed reference to authority

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	In practical terms, the power of witness has been ruled to grant the right of Synod priests to:		In practical terms, the power of witness has been ruled to grant the right of Synod priests to:
	* Access the [[Imperial Senate]] public gallery during a [[Senate session]], or during any formal audience undertaken by a representative the Empire ~~wielding [[authority]]~~ (such as an [[~~Embassy#Ambassador_to_a_Foreign_Nation\|~~ambassador]])		* Access the [[Imperial Senate]] public gallery during a [[Senate session]], or during any formal audience undertaken by a representative the Empire (such as an [[ambassador]])
	* Be present in the [[Imperial Military Council]] during meetings of [[General\|Generals]], including the [[muster]] and any official [[council session]]. This right does not extend to a priest who is currently a [[senator]]; the constitution explicitly forbids senators from entering or being present during the meetings of the Military Council.		* Be present in the [[Imperial Military Council]] during meetings of [[General\|Generals]], including the [[muster]] and any official [[council session]]. This right does not extend to a priest who is currently a [[senator]]; the constitution explicitly forbids senators from entering or being present during the meetings of the Military Council.
	* Be present at a meeting of the [[Imperial Conclave]] in the Hall of the Worlds. The Conclave has no responsibility to empower members of the Synod who are not [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] to reach the Hall of the Worlds. Representatives of the Conclave have repeatedly pointed out that a magician who is a priest has every right to attend a conclave meeting anyway. The main use for the right of witness in the Conclave is to observe the election of the [[Grandmaster\|Grandmasters]] of the [[Conclave order\|orders]].		* Be present at a meeting of the [[Imperial Conclave]] in the Hall of the Worlds. The Conclave has no responsibility to empower members of the Synod who are not [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] to reach the Hall of the Worlds. Representatives of the Conclave have repeatedly pointed out that a magician who is a priest has every right to attend a conclave meeting anyway. The main use for the right of witness in the Conclave is to observe the election of the [[Grandmaster\|Grandmasters]] of the [[Conclave order\|orders]].