No evil shall escape our sight - Revision history

Twiggy at 14:29, 7 March 2026

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	===Ringing the Bell===		===Ringing the Bell===
	The current preceptor of the Silent Bell is '''Malachai of the Silent Bell, in [[Casinea#~~Casca.E2.80.99s_Doom~~\|Casca's Doom]]'''. He has laid out the position of the Silent Bell, and suggested a way that the Imperial Synod may wield the Silent Bell effectively, but with some transparency, to allay fears of a "secret militia answering only to the cardinals."		The current preceptor of the Silent Bell is '''Malachai of the Silent Bell, in [[Casinea#Casfall\|Casca's Doom]]'''. He has laid out the position of the Silent Bell, and suggested a way that the Imperial Synod may wield the Silent Bell effectively, but with some transparency, to allay fears of a "secret militia answering only to the cardinals."

	He has proposed that any member of the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]] be empowered to issue a [[statement of principle]] instructing the Silent Bell to pursue information relating to a specific topic. Such a statement of principle must begin with the wording "'''The Council of Nine directs the Silent Bell to investigate...'''". If the statement is supported by the lesser majority of the Council, then the Silent Bell will turn their attentions towards investigating the designated topic. In the event that multiple such statements are issued in a single summit, the Silent Bell will either take instruction from the one that achieves a greater majority, or the last one that is supported.		He has proposed that any member of the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]] be empowered to issue a [[statement of principle]] instructing the Silent Bell to pursue information relating to a specific topic. Such a statement of principle must begin with the wording "'''The Council of Nine directs the Silent Bell to investigate...'''". If the statement is supported by the lesser majority of the Council, then the Silent Bell will turn their attentions towards investigating the designated topic. In the event that multiple such statements are issued in a single summit, the Silent Bell will either take instruction from the one that achieves a greater majority, or the last one that is supported.

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

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

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	Although disbanded might be too strong a word. The first (and officially, only) preceptor of the Silent Bell, Esther of Sybela, responded to the order to end the Silent Bell with a polite note to the then Cardinal of Vigilance that read simply "''be alert to all dangers; within and without.''" Denied official sanction, the Silent Bell continued to operate in the background, occasionally bringing news of potential threats to the Empire to the attention of the Vigilance assembly.		Although disbanded might be too strong a word. The first (and officially, only) preceptor of the Silent Bell, Esther of Sybela, responded to the order to end the Silent Bell with a polite note to the then Cardinal of Vigilance that read simply "''be alert to all dangers; within and without.''" Denied official sanction, the Silent Bell continued to operate in the background, occasionally bringing news of potential threats to the Empire to the attention of the Vigilance assembly.

	Over the last year or so, the Silent Bell has been significantly more active, and begun to strengthen their ties with the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]]. Now, with a resurgence of interest in the [[Paragons_and_exemplars\|exemplar]] [[Berechiah]], the leadership of the Silent Bell have decided to cement those relations officially. Particularly in light of the [[Matter of faith\|challenges faced by the Synod]], the leadership of the Silent Bell wish to clarify their relationship with the Synod, so that there can be no misunderstanding of the role they are to play.		Over the last year or so, the Silent Bell has been significantly more active, and begun to strengthen their ties with the [[Synod]]. Now, with a resurgence of interest in the [[Paragons_and_exemplars\|exemplar]] [[Berechiah]], the leadership of the Silent Bell have decided to cement those relations officially. Particularly in light of the [[Matter of faith\|challenges faced by the Synod]], the leadership of the Silent Bell wish to clarify their relationship with the Synod, so that there can be no misunderstanding of the role they are to play.

	During the reign of Emperor Nicovar, the Silent Bell were allegedly used by the Synod to suppress opposition to the increasingly deranged demands of the Throne. In the century and a half since, they have helped to uncover a number of internal threats to the Empire, but at times they have been accused of helping to discredit political and social movements that were threats to entrenched positions within the Empire rather than threats to its way of life. As such they have a mixed reputation. Their commitment to remain apolitical means they are at the same time without politics of their own, but a powerful tool to pursue the politics of whichever cardinal is able to wield them.		During the reign of Emperor Nicovar, the Silent Bell were allegedly used by the Synod to suppress opposition to the increasingly deranged demands of the Throne. In the century and a half since, they have helped to uncover a number of internal threats to the Empire, but at times they have been accused of helping to discredit political and social movements that were threats to entrenched positions within the Empire rather than threats to its way of life. As such they have a mixed reputation. Their commitment to remain apolitical means they are at the same time without politics of their own, but a powerful tool to pursue the politics of whichever cardinal is able to wield them.

RichardRaynor: /* Further Reading */

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Rafferty: /* Resolution */

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Resolution

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	'''OOC Note:''' The Silent Bell are also significantly less effective at investigating PvP scenarios. However, regardless of their limitations, their investigations will tend to turn up ''something'' for the next event, at least tangentially related to the matter they were instructed to investigate.</box>		'''OOC Note:''' The Silent Bell are also significantly less effective at investigating PvP scenarios. However, regardless of their limitations, their investigations will tend to turn up ''something'' for the next event, at least tangentially related to the matter they were instructed to investigate.</box>
			==Further Reading==
			* [{Silent Bell (Sodality)]] - more up-to-date page detailing the Silent Bell and their recent investigations

RichardRaynor at 21:25, 1 February 2022

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:380YE]][[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:380YE Winter]][[Category:Recent History]]
	<ic>'Eli dumped his bag on the table in front of him. Swiftly followed by his garish golden coat.		<ic>'Eli dumped his bag on the table in front of him. Swiftly followed by his garish golden coat.

Rafferty at 15:31, 1 November 2018

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:380YE]][[Category:Recent History~~]][[Category: Winter Solstice 380YE~~]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:380YE]][[Category:Recent History]]
	<ic>'Eli dumped his bag on the table in front of him. Swiftly followed by his garish golden coat.		<ic>'Eli dumped his bag on the table in front of him. Swiftly followed by his garish golden coat.

Dre at 12:31, 3 February 2018

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Rafferty: /* Resolution */

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Resolution

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	Unfortunately, such a denouncement will significantly curtail the effectiveness of the Silent Bell as an [[Imperial Sodality]] for the foreseeable future.		Unfortunately, such a denouncement will significantly curtail the effectiveness of the Silent Bell as an [[Imperial Sodality]] for the foreseeable future.
	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	During the WInter solstice, the Imperial Synod declared their support for the ~~SIlent~~ Bell, and issued their first instruction as to where the sodality should turn its gaze. The Highborn Esau executed a mandate in support of the Silent Bell, leading to improved attendance at congregations of priests dedicated to Vigilance across the Empire.		During the WInter solstice, the Imperial Synod declared their support for the Silent Bell, and the Council of the Nine issued their first instruction as to where the sodality should turn its gaze. The Highborn Esau executed a mandate in support of the Silent Bell, leading to improved attendance at congregations of priests dedicated to Vigilance across the Empire.

	<box>'''The capabilities of the Silent Bell'''<br>		<box>'''The capabilities of the Silent Bell'''<br>

Rafferty: /* Endorsement or Rejection */

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Endorsement or Rejection

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	Unfortunately, such a denouncement will significantly curtail the effectiveness of the Silent Bell as an [[Imperial Sodality]] for the foreseeable future.		Unfortunately, such a denouncement will significantly curtail the effectiveness of the Silent Bell as an [[Imperial Sodality]] for the foreseeable future.
			==Resolution==
			During the WInter solstice, the Imperial Synod declared their support for the SIlent Bell, and issued their first instruction as to where the sodality should turn its gaze. The Highborn Esau executed a mandate in support of the Silent Bell, leading to improved attendance at congregations of priests dedicated to Vigilance across the Empire.

	<box>'''The capabilities of the Silent Bell'''<br>		<box>'''The capabilities of the Silent Bell'''<br>

Hailmur at 22:04, 8 May 2017

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:380YE]][[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:380YE]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category: Winter Solstice 380YE]]
	<ic>'Eli dumped his bag on the table in front of him. Swiftly followed by his garish golden coat.		<ic>'Eli dumped his bag on the table in front of him. Swiftly followed by his garish golden coat.

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	'''OOC Note:''' The Silent Bell are also significantly less effective at investigating PvP scenarios. However, regardless of their limitations, their investigations will tend to turn up ''something'' for the next event, at least tangentially related to the matter they were instructed to investigate.</box>		'''OOC Note:''' The Silent Bell are also significantly less effective at investigating PvP scenarios. However, regardless of their limitations, their investigations will tend to turn up ''something'' for the next event, at least tangentially related to the matter they were instructed to investigate.</box>
	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [{Silent Bell (Sodality)]] - more up-to-date page detailing the Silent Bell and their recent investigations		* [[Silent Bell (Sodality)]] - more up-to-date page detailing the Silent Bell and their recent investigations

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	<ic>'Eli dumped his bag on the table in front of him. Swiftly followed by his garish golden coat.		<ic>'Eli dumped his bag on the table in front of him. Swiftly followed by his garish golden coat.

	'Bloody glad that one is over, I thought I was going to end up turning into a Leaguer. I mean I get that its important to figure out where ~~laio~~ goes missing, but two bloody years on and off.		'Bloody glad that one is over, I thought I was going to end up turning into a Leaguer. I mean I get that its important to figure out where liao goes missing, but two bloody years on and off.

	'He washed his hands in the bowl in front him, pausing to rub a scar on his arm.'I mean when you recruited me it was all 'You will be the eyes and ears of the Empire, hunting the enemies of virtue', what you neglected to mention was how many ledgers i'd have to read, all the bloody auctions and having to dress like a suite of Jarmish furniture. Oh that reminds me, they don't seem to be selling the slaves they have freed'		'He washed his hands in the bowl in front him, pausing to rub a scar on his arm.'I mean when you recruited me it was all 'You will be the eyes and ears of the Empire, hunting the enemies of virtue', what you neglected to mention was how many ledgers I'd have to read, all the bloody auctions and having to dress like a suite of Jarmish furniture. Oh that reminds me, they don't seem to be selling the slaves they have freed'

	The old man sat at the end of the table looked up at him smiling, and laugh escaping from him,		The old man sat at the end of the table looked up at him smiling, and laugh escaping from him,
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	He has proposed that any member of the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]] be empowered to issue a [[statement of principle]] instructing the Silent Bell to pursue information relating to a specific topic. Such a statement of principle must begin with the wording "'''The Council of Nine directs the Silent Bell to investigate...'''". If the statement is supported by the lesser majority of the Council, then the Silent Bell will turn their attentions towards investigating the designated topic. In the event that multiple such statements are issued in a single summit, the Silent Bell will either take instruction from the one that achieves a greater majority, or the last one that is supported.		He has proposed that any member of the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]] be empowered to issue a [[statement of principle]] instructing the Silent Bell to pursue information relating to a specific topic. Such a statement of principle must begin with the wording "'''The Council of Nine directs the Silent Bell to investigate...'''". If the statement is supported by the lesser majority of the Council, then the Silent Bell will turn their attentions towards investigating the designated topic. In the event that multiple such statements are issued in a single summit, the Silent Bell will either take instruction from the one that achieves a greater majority, or the last one that is supported.

	Typically a representative of the Sodality will speak with the cardinal (or ~~the~~ Throne) who raised the statement, looking for as many details as possible about the threat. They will then direct their attentions to finding any leads they can, and make them available to the cardinal at the next summit. This will often take the form of a verbal report, occasionally supported by written documentation, but in past years there has been a marked correlation between the investigations of the Silent Bell and the opportunity to directly address a threat through the auspices of the [[Sentinel Gate]].		Typically a representative of the Sodality will speak with the cardinal (or The Throne) who raised the statement, looking for as many details as possible about the threat. They will then direct their attentions to finding any leads they can, and make them available to the cardinal at the next summit. This will often take the form of a verbal report, occasionally supported by written documentation, but in past years there has been a marked correlation between the investigations of the Silent Bell and the opportunity to directly address a threat through the auspices of the [[Sentinel Gate]].

	If the Assembly of Nine agrees to this method, they need merely issue a statement of principle in this format instructing the Silent Bell to investigate a specific topic during the coming summit. If there is nothing they want to investigate, then a properly worded acceptance of the methods laid out by Malachai would also suffice.		If the Assembly of Nine agrees to this method, they need merely issue a statement of principle in this format instructing the Silent Bell to investigate a specific topic during the coming summit. If there is nothing they want to investigate, then a properly worded acceptance of the methods laid out by Malachai would also suffice.
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	Unfortunately, such a denouncement will significantly curtail the effectiveness of the Silent Bell as an [[Imperial Sodality]] for the foreseeable future.		Unfortunately, such a denouncement will significantly curtail the effectiveness of the Silent Bell as an [[Imperial Sodality]] for the foreseeable future.
	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	During the ~~WInter~~ solstice, the Imperial Synod declared their support for the Silent Bell, and the Council of the Nine issued their first instruction as to where the sodality should turn its gaze. The Highborn Esau executed a mandate in support of the Silent Bell, leading to improved attendance at congregations of priests dedicated to Vigilance across the Empire.		During the Winter solstice, the Imperial Synod declared their support for the Silent Bell, and the Council of the Nine issued their first instruction as to where the sodality should turn its gaze. The Highborn Esau executed a mandate in support of the Silent Bell, leading to improved attendance at congregations of priests dedicated to Vigilance across the Empire.

	<box>'''The capabilities of the Silent Bell'''<br>		<box>'''The capabilities of the Silent Bell'''<br>