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Twiggy at 15:15, 19 March 2026

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	<quote by="Synod Mandate, Highborn Assembly">As Bartimaeus has already vouchsafed, virtuous people set prices for things which are fair, and buy and sell them accordingly. The Senate disagrees; it denies the virtue of engaging in trade in a virtuous manner. We send (''named priest'') with 25 doses of liao to urge those Highborn citizens in possession of white granite to refuse to deal with the greed embodied by the Bourse Auction at Anvil until such time as the Cinderpath Exchange is completed.</quote>		<quote by="Synod Mandate, Highborn Assembly">As Bartimaeus has already vouchsafed, virtuous people set prices for things which are fair, and buy and sell them accordingly. The Senate disagrees; it denies the virtue of engaging in trade in a virtuous manner. We send (''named priest'') with 25 doses of liao to urge those Highborn citizens in possession of white granite to refuse to deal with the greed embodied by the Bourse Auction at Anvil until such time as the Cinderpath Exchange is completed.</quote>

	If the Highborn Assembly passes this [[mandate]], Highborn citizens in possession of white granite would either keep hold of it rather than sending it for sale on the Public Auction at Anvil. This would result in a reduction of white granite available to the public auction by 6 wains each season and encourage further scepticism among the Highborn for the "invisible hand of the Bourse" - and provide further support for the virtuous economic philosophies of the benefactors..		If the Highborn Assembly passes this [[mandate]], Highborn citizens in possession of white granite would either keep hold of it rather than sending it for sale on the Public Auction at Anvil. This would result in a reduction of white granite available to the public auction by 6 wains each season and encourage further scepticism among the Highborn for the "invisible hand of the Bourse" - and provide further support for the virtuous economic philosophies of the benefactors.

	<quote by="Synod Mandate, Prosperity Assembly">As Edna has declared, the building of the Cinderpath Exchange is a virtuous endeavour that both increases the Prosperity of the Empire as a whole, and ensures that those who sell white granite receive a fair and virtuous reward for their labours. We send (''named priest'') with 100 doses of liao to urge those Prosperous citizens who have white granite to refrain from auctioning it through the Bourse Auction at Anvil until such time as the Cinderpath Exchange is completed.</quote>		<quote by="Synod Mandate, Prosperity Assembly">As Edna has declared, the building of the Cinderpath Exchange is a virtuous endeavour that both increases the Prosperity of the Empire as a whole, and ensures that those who sell white granite receive a fair and virtuous reward for their labours. We send (''named priest'') with 100 doses of liao to urge those Prosperous citizens who have white granite to refrain from auctioning it through the Bourse Auction at Anvil until such time as the Cinderpath Exchange is completed.</quote>

Twiggy at 15:18, 4 October 2025

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	If the general assembly passes this mandate, by the next summit several nations will have prepared proposals for ways that the bourse resources currently being sent to the Public Auction might be harnessed by their own people. Most will likely be [[commission\|commissions]], and require the approval of the Senate (or the use of an [[Bearer_of_an_Imperial_Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]]) and the investment of suitable materials to construct.		If the general assembly passes this mandate, by the next summit several nations will have prepared proposals for ways that the bourse resources currently being sent to the Public Auction might be harnessed by their own people. Most will likely be [[commission\|commissions]], and require the approval of the Senate (or the use of an [[Bearer_of_an_Imperial_Wayleave\|Imperial Wayleave]]) and the investment of suitable materials to construct.

	At the same time, the mandate is likely to see a reduction in weirwood, ~~mithil~~, white granite, and ilium being sent to the Public Auction in the short term - these resources will be disposed of locally for instead of being offered for sale at Anvil.		At the same time, the mandate is likely to see a reduction in weirwood, mithril, white granite, and ilium being sent to the Public Auction in the short term - these resources will be disposed of locally for instead of being offered for sale at Anvil.

	Furthermore for the next year, statements of principle that encourage citizens to put money ahead of virtue, or that encourage nations to sacrifice themselves for the "greater good" of the Empire or other nations are less likely to lead to mandates.		Furthermore for the next year, statements of principle that encourage citizens to put money ahead of virtue, or that encourage nations to sacrifice themselves for the "greater good" of the Empire or other nations are less likely to lead to mandates.

Dre at 18:03, 29 December 2023

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	At the same time, however, it will mean citizens will expect significant returns for their Bourse resources - it is likely that most if not all bourse resources on the Public Auction will be placed with a minimum reserve price, probably estimated from the amount of money paid each year for the equivalent bourse seats.		At the same time, however, it will mean citizens will expect significant returns for their Bourse resources - it is likely that most if not all bourse resources on the Public Auction will be placed with a minimum reserve price, probably estimated from the amount of money paid each year for the equivalent bourse seats.

	Furthermore, for the next year statements of principle that encourage citizens to sacrifice their dignity or prosperity for the benefit of others are less likely ~~to lead~~ to successfully lead to mandates.		Furthermore, for the next year statements of principle that encourage citizens to sacrifice their dignity or prosperity for the benefit of others are less likely to successfully lead to mandates.
	===Vigilance Demands===		===Vigilance Demands===
	This alternative mandate was proposed by '''Bethany of King's Stoke'''.		This alternative mandate was proposed by '''Bethany of King's Stoke'''.
	<quote by="Synod Mandate, General Assembly">Vigilance demands that we prepare for threats, and do not blind ourselves to dangers. The Empire faces dangers from many sides at this time - let's not create more dangers from within. Imperial citizens should seek ways to use their resources for the benefit of the Empire, and the Way - not just their own nation, and not just themselves. We send (''named priest'') with 75 liao to urge Imperial citizens to consider how best the bounty of their nations might be used for the benefit of the Empire as a whole - and thus make returns for their owners in what they truly value, not merely in coin.</quote>		<quote by="Synod Mandate, General Assembly">Vigilance demands that we prepare for threats, and do not blind ourselves to dangers. The Empire faces dangers from many sides at this time - let's not create more dangers from within. Imperial citizens should seek ways to use their resources for the benefit of the Empire, and the Way - not just their own nation, and not just themselves. We send (''named priest'') with 75 liao to urge Imperial citizens to consider how best the bounty of their nations might be used for the benefit of the Empire as a whole - and thus make returns for their owners in what they truly value, not merely in coin.</quote>
	If th general assembly passes this mandate, it will cause a reduction in weirwood, ~~mithil~~, white granite, and ilium being sent to the Public Auction in the short term as the virtuous to look for ways to use their resources for the good of the Empire rather than selling them on the Bourse. Furthermore for the next year statements encouraging money over virtue would be reduced in impact as would statements that prioritise the good of individual nations.		If the general assembly passes this mandate, it will cause a reduction in weirwood, mithril, white granite, and ilium being sent to the Public Auction in the short term as the virtuous to look for ways to use their resources for the good of the Empire rather than selling them on the Bourse. Furthermore for the next year statements encouraging money over virtue would be reduced in impact as would statements that prioritise the good of individual nations.
	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	During the Winter Solstice three mandates were raised in the [[Prosperity]], [[Highguard]], and [[Assembly#The General Assembly\|General Assembly]]. All three were upheld - one with a Greater Majority. The General assembly sends Bartimeus to [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_13\|urge people to strengthen their nations]] rather than line their pockets; the Highborn assembly sends Raziel of the Shattered Tower to [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_31\|urge the Highborn not to deal with the public auction]] and the Prosperity assembly sends Edna of the Chantry to [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_24\|urge the prosperous]] to do the same. If these mandates are enacted, then it seems that the Synod solidly supports the Cinderpath Exchange - and the creation of similar structures in other nations.		During the Winter Solstice three mandates were raised in the [[Prosperity]], [[Highguard]], and [[Assembly#The General Assembly\|General Assembly]]. All three were upheld - one with a Greater Majority. The General assembly sends Bartimeus to [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_13\|urge people to strengthen their nations]] rather than line their pockets; the Highborn assembly sends Raziel of the Shattered Tower to [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_31\|urge the Highborn not to deal with the public auction]] and the Prosperity assembly sends Edna of the Chantry to [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_24\|urge the prosperous]] to do the same. If these mandates are enacted, then it seems that the Synod solidly supports the Cinderpath Exchange - and the creation of similar structures in other nations.

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The Cinderpath Exchange

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	Rather they proposed the construction of the [[Leaves_and_fruit#The_Cinderpath_Exchange\|Cinderpath Exchange]]. built in the hills of [[Casinea#Mareholm\|Mareholm]], the Exchange would have encouraged Highborn in possession of white granite to sell it at a virtuous price rather than take it to Anvil to auction it through the Bourse. Those using the exchange would be secure in the knowledge that not only were they enriching themselves, and receiving a just reward for their [[Prosperity]], but they were helping their virtuous fellows.		Rather they proposed the construction of the [[Leaves_and_fruit#The_Cinderpath_Exchange\|Cinderpath Exchange]]. built in the hills of [[Casinea#Mareholm\|Mareholm]], the Exchange would have encouraged Highborn in possession of white granite to sell it at a virtuous price rather than take it to Anvil to auction it through the Bourse. Those using the exchange would be secure in the knowledge that not only were they enriching themselves, and receiving a just reward for their [[Prosperity]], but they were helping their virtuous fellows.
	<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><quote by="Statement of Principle, Prosperity Virtue Assembly, Edna of the Chantry, Autumn Equinox 382YE, Upheld with a Greater Majority 152 - 12">We the Prosperity ~~assessment~~ deem the building of the Cinderpath Exchange is a virtuous endeavour as although it removes material from the public auction it will increase those in the Empire as a whole.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><quote by="Statement of Principle, Prosperity Virtue Assembly, Edna of the Chantry, Autumn Equinox 382YE, Upheld with a Greater Majority 152 - 12">We the Prosperity assembly deem the building of the Cinderpath Exchange is a virtuous endeavour as although it removes material from the public auction it will increase those in the Empire as a whole.</quote></div>
	The Senate chose to [[Construct_Cinderpath_Exchange\|eschew building the Exchange]], however. Yet it appeared that part of their reason for doing so may have been [[Construct_Cinderpath_Exchange#Scrutiny\|misleading information]] received from the Civil Service. The Civil Service presented the [[Senate motion\|motion]] to build the Exchange once more during the Autumn Equinox - as an [[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions\|administrative motion]] but it was again defeated. That, presumably, could have been the end of it.		The Senate chose to [[Construct_Cinderpath_Exchange\|eschew building the Exchange]], however. Yet it appeared that part of their reason for doing so may have been [[Construct_Cinderpath_Exchange#Scrutiny\|misleading information]] received from the Civil Service. The Civil Service presented the [[Senate motion\|motion]] to build the Exchange once more during the Autumn Equinox - as an [[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions\|administrative motion]] but it was again defeated. That, presumably, could have been the end of it.
	===The Synod Intervenes===		===The Synod Intervenes===

RichardRaynor at 21:30, 21 January 2022

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:382YE]][[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:382YE Winter]][[Category:Recent History]]
	<ic>Abe leapt forward lunging to strike his opponent, a quick flurry of strikes design to take his opponent off balance. Ruth blocked the first with her sword, the sound of the wood clashing echoed through the chamber. She slid a foot back smoothly taking her out of the reach of his follow-up. She returned her weapon to guard without even bothering to riposte. Abe was a good pupil, he didn't need another bruise to know he'd left himself open.		<ic>Abe leapt forward lunging to strike his opponent, a quick flurry of strikes design to take his opponent off balance. Ruth blocked the first with her sword, the sound of the wood clashing echoed through the chamber. She slid a foot back smoothly taking her out of the reach of his follow-up. She returned her weapon to guard without even bothering to riposte. Abe was a good pupil, he didn't need another bruise to know he'd left himself open.

Rafferty: /* Vigilance Demands */

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Vigilance Demands

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	<quote by="Synod Mandate, General Assembly">Vigilance demands that we prepare for threats, and do not blind ourselves to dangers. The Empire faces dangers from many sides at this time - let's not create more dangers from within. Imperial citizens should seek ways to use their resources for the benefit of the Empire, and the Way - not just their own nation, and not just themselves. We send (''named priest'') with 75 liao to urge Imperial citizens to consider how best the bounty of their nations might be used for the benefit of the Empire as a whole - and thus make returns for their owners in what they truly value, not merely in coin.</quote>		<quote by="Synod Mandate, General Assembly">Vigilance demands that we prepare for threats, and do not blind ourselves to dangers. The Empire faces dangers from many sides at this time - let's not create more dangers from within. Imperial citizens should seek ways to use their resources for the benefit of the Empire, and the Way - not just their own nation, and not just themselves. We send (''named priest'') with 75 liao to urge Imperial citizens to consider how best the bounty of their nations might be used for the benefit of the Empire as a whole - and thus make returns for their owners in what they truly value, not merely in coin.</quote>
	If th general assembly passes this mandate, it will cause a reduction in weirwood, mithil, white granite, and ilium being sent to the Public Auction in the short term as the virtuous to look for ways to use their resources for the good of the Empire rather than selling them on the Bourse. Furthermore for the next year statements encouraging money over virtue would be reduced in impact as would statements that prioritise the good of individual nations.		If th general assembly passes this mandate, it will cause a reduction in weirwood, mithil, white granite, and ilium being sent to the Public Auction in the short term as the virtuous to look for ways to use their resources for the good of the Empire rather than selling them on the Bourse. Furthermore for the next year statements encouraging money over virtue would be reduced in impact as would statements that prioritise the good of individual nations.
			==Resolution==
			During the Winter Solstice three mandates were raised in the [[Prosperity]], [[Highguard]], and [[Assembly#The General Assembly\|General Assembly]]. All three were upheld - one with a Greater Majority. The General assembly sends Bartimeus to [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_13\|urge people to strengthen their nations]] rather than line their pockets; the Highborn assembly sends Raziel of the Shattered Tower to [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_31\|urge the Highborn not to deal with the public auction]] and the Prosperity assembly sends Edna of the Chantry to [[382YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_24\|urge the prosperous]] to do the same. If these mandates are enacted, then it seems that the Synod solidly supports the Cinderpath Exchange - and the creation of similar structures in other nations.

Cathtice: /* Vigilance Demands */

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Vigilance Demands

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	This alternative mandate was proposed by '''Bethany of King's Stoke'''.		This alternative mandate was proposed by '''Bethany of King's Stoke'''.
	<quote by="Synod Mandate, General Assembly">Vigilance demands that we prepare for threats, and do not blind ourselves to dangers. The Empire faces dangers from many sides at this time - let's not create more dangers from within. Imperial citizens should seek ways to use their resources for the benefit of the Empire, and the Way - not just their own nation, and not just themselves. We send (''named priest'') with 75 liao to urge Imperial citizens to consider how best the bounty of their nations might be used for the benefit of the Empire as a whole - and thus make returns for their owners in what they truly value, not merely in coin.</quote>		<quote by="Synod Mandate, General Assembly">Vigilance demands that we prepare for threats, and do not blind ourselves to dangers. The Empire faces dangers from many sides at this time - let's not create more dangers from within. Imperial citizens should seek ways to use their resources for the benefit of the Empire, and the Way - not just their own nation, and not just themselves. We send (''named priest'') with 75 liao to urge Imperial citizens to consider how best the bounty of their nations might be used for the benefit of the Empire as a whole - and thus make returns for their owners in what they truly value, not merely in coin.</quote>
	If th general assembly passes this mandate, it will ~~case~~ a reduction in weirwood, mithil, white granite, and ilium being sent to the Public Auction in the short term as the virtuous to look for ways to use their resources for the good of the Empire rather than selling them on the Bourse. Furthermore for the next year statements encouraging money over virtue would be reduced in impact as would statements that prioritise the good of individual nations.		If th general assembly passes this mandate, it will cause a reduction in weirwood, mithil, white granite, and ilium being sent to the Public Auction in the short term as the virtuous to look for ways to use their resources for the good of the Empire rather than selling them on the Bourse. Furthermore for the next year statements encouraging money over virtue would be reduced in impact as would statements that prioritise the good of individual nations.

Rafferty: /* Vigilance Demands */

2019-04-23T20:30:45Z

Vigilance Demands

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	This alternative mandate was proposed by '''Bethany of King's Stoke'''.		This alternative mandate was proposed by '''Bethany of King's Stoke'''.
	<quote by="Synod Mandate, General Assembly">Vigilance demands that we prepare for threats, and do not blind ourselves to dangers. The Empire faces dangers from many sides at this time - let's not create more dangers from within. Imperial citizens should seek ways to use their resources for the benefit of the Empire, and the Way - not just their own nation, and not just themselves. We send (''named priest'') with 75 liao to urge Imperial citizens to consider how best the bounty of their nations might be used for the benefit of the Empire as a whole - and thus make returns for their owners in what they truly value, not merely in coin.</quote>		<quote by="Synod Mandate, General Assembly">Vigilance demands that we prepare for threats, and do not blind ourselves to dangers. The Empire faces dangers from many sides at this time - let's not create more dangers from within. Imperial citizens should seek ways to use their resources for the benefit of the Empire, and the Way - not just their own nation, and not just themselves. We send (''named priest'') with 75 liao to urge Imperial citizens to consider how best the bounty of their nations might be used for the benefit of the Empire as a whole - and thus make returns for their owners in what they truly value, not merely in coin.</quote>
	If th general assembly passes this mandate, it will case a reduction in weirwood, mithil, white granite, and ilium being sent to the Public Auction in the short term as the virtuous to look for ways to use their resources for the good of the Empire rather than selling them on the Bourse. In the ~~near future~~ statements encouraging money over virtue would be reduced in impact as would statements that prioritise the good of individual nations.		If th general assembly passes this mandate, it will case a reduction in weirwood, mithil, white granite, and ilium being sent to the Public Auction in the short term as the virtuous to look for ways to use their resources for the good of the Empire rather than selling them on the Bourse. Furthermore for the next year statements encouraging money over virtue would be reduced in impact as would statements that prioritise the good of individual nations.

Rafferty: /* Vigilance */

2019-04-23T20:30:21Z

Vigilance

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	This alternative mandate was proposed by '''Bethany of King's Stoke'''.		This alternative mandate was proposed by '''Bethany of King's Stoke'''.
	<quote by="Synod Mandate, General Assembly">Vigilance demands that we prepare for threats, and do not blind ourselves to dangers. The Empire faces dangers from many sides at this time - let's not create more dangers from within. Imperial citizens should seek ways to use their resources for the benefit of the Empire, and the Way - not just their own nation, and not just themselves. We send (''named priest'') with 75 liao to urge Imperial citizens to consider how best the bounty of their nations might be used for the benefit of the Empire as a whole - and thus make returns for their owners in what they truly value, not merely in coin.</quote>		<quote by="Synod Mandate, General Assembly">Vigilance demands that we prepare for threats, and do not blind ourselves to dangers. The Empire faces dangers from many sides at this time - let's not create more dangers from within. Imperial citizens should seek ways to use their resources for the benefit of the Empire, and the Way - not just their own nation, and not just themselves. We send (''named priest'') with 75 liao to urge Imperial citizens to consider how best the bounty of their nations might be used for the benefit of the Empire as a whole - and thus make returns for their owners in what they truly value, not merely in coin.</quote>
	If th general assembly passes this mandate, it will ~~reduce~~ the ~~resources available on~~ the ~~public auction~~ as the virtuous to look for ways to use their resources for the good of the Empire rather than selling them on the Bourse. In the near future statements encouraging money over virtue would be reduced in impact as would statements that prioritise the good of individual nations.		If th general assembly passes this mandate, it will case a reduction in weirwood, mithil, white granite, and ilium being sent to the Public Auction in the short term as the virtuous to look for ways to use their resources for the good of the Empire rather than selling them on the Bourse. In the near future statements encouraging money over virtue would be reduced in impact as would statements that prioritise the good of individual nations.

Matt: /* Vigilance */

2019-04-23T20:30:18Z

Vigilance

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	Furthermore, for the next year statements of principle that encourage citizens to sacrifice their dignity or prosperity for the benefit of others are less likely to lead to successfully lead to mandates.		Furthermore, for the next year statements of principle that encourage citizens to sacrifice their dignity or prosperity for the benefit of others are less likely to lead to successfully lead to mandates.
	===Vigilance===		===Vigilance Demands===
	This alternative mandate was proposed by '''Bethany of King's Stoke'''.		This alternative mandate was proposed by '''Bethany of King's Stoke'''.
	<quote by="Synod Mandate, General Assembly">Vigilance demands that we prepare for threats, and do not blind ourselves to dangers. The Empire faces dangers from many sides at this time - let's not create more dangers from within. Imperial citizens should seek ways to use their resources for the benefit of the Empire, and the Way - not just their own nation, and not just themselves. We send (''named priest'') with 75 liao to urge Imperial citizens to consider how best the bounty of their nations might be used for the benefit of the Empire as a whole - and thus make returns for their owners in what they truly value, not merely in coin.</quote>		<quote by="Synod Mandate, General Assembly">Vigilance demands that we prepare for threats, and do not blind ourselves to dangers. The Empire faces dangers from many sides at this time - let's not create more dangers from within. Imperial citizens should seek ways to use their resources for the benefit of the Empire, and the Way - not just their own nation, and not just themselves. We send (''named priest'') with 75 liao to urge Imperial citizens to consider how best the bounty of their nations might be used for the benefit of the Empire as a whole - and thus make returns for their owners in what they truly value, not merely in coin.</quote>
	If th general assembly passes this mandate, it will reduce the resources available on the public auction as the virtuous to look for ways to use their resources for the good of the Empire rather than selling them on the Bourse. In the near future statements encouraging money over virtue would be reduced in impact as would statements that prioritise the good of individual nations.		If th general assembly passes this mandate, it will reduce the resources available on the public auction as the virtuous to look for ways to use their resources for the good of the Empire rather than selling them on the Bourse. In the near future statements encouraging money over virtue would be reduced in impact as would statements that prioritise the good of individual nations.