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	The Speaker of the Highborn Assembly is an old title that fell into disuse some time ago. Historically, the Speaker of the Highborn Assembly served in a manner very similar to a cardinal of virtue, guiding the assembly and ensuring its traditions were upheld. With the formation of the Synod in the early years of the Empire, however, the title fell out of fashion and was eventually abrogated during the reign of Empress Varkula, allegedly at the request of the Assembly of the Nine (over the bitter protests of the Highborn Assembly). The actual role never really went away, however, although it rose and fell in prominence as the politics of the Highborn ebbed and flowed.		The Speaker of the Highborn Assembly is an old title that fell into disuse some time ago. Historically, the Speaker of the Highborn Assembly served in a manner very similar to a cardinal of virtue, guiding the assembly and ensuring its traditions were upheld. With the formation of the Synod in the early years of the Empire, however, the title fell out of fashion and was eventually abrogated during the reign of Empress Varkula, allegedly at the request of the Assembly of the Nine (over the bitter protests of the Highborn Assembly). The actual role never really went away, however, although it rose and fell in prominence as the politics of the Highborn ebbed and flowed.

	The title was reinstated shortly before the Summer Solstice 383YE following the [[Construct_Basilica_of_the_Seven_Doors\|refurbishment of the Basilica of Seven Doors]] by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]].		The title was reinstated shortly before the Summer Solstice 383YE following the [[Construct_Basilica_of_the_Seven_Doors\|refurbishment of the Basilica of Seven Doors]] by the [[Senate]].

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==

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	<div style="float: right; width: 200px;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Assembly Highborn.png\|caption=This title is appointed by the Highborn Assembly\|width=200px}}</div>		<div style="float: right; width: 200px;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Assembly Highborn.png\|caption=This title is appointed by the Highborn Assembly\|width=200px}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Speaker of the Highborn Assembly is an old title that fell into disuse some time ago. Historically, the Speaker ~~for~~ the Highborn Assembly served in a manner very similar to a cardinal of virtue, guiding the assembly and ensuring its traditions were upheld. With the formation of the Synod in the early years of the Empire, however, the title fell out of fashion and was eventually abrogated during the reign of Empress Varkula, allegedly at the request of the Assembly of the Nine (over the bitter protests of the Highborn Assembly). The actual role never really went away, however, although it rose and fell in prominence as the politics of the Highborn ebbed and flowed.		The Speaker of the Highborn Assembly is an old title that fell into disuse some time ago. Historically, the Speaker of the Highborn Assembly served in a manner very similar to a cardinal of virtue, guiding the assembly and ensuring its traditions were upheld. With the formation of the Synod in the early years of the Empire, however, the title fell out of fashion and was eventually abrogated during the reign of Empress Varkula, allegedly at the request of the Assembly of the Nine (over the bitter protests of the Highborn Assembly). The actual role never really went away, however, although it rose and fell in prominence as the politics of the Highborn ebbed and flowed.

	The title was reinstated shortly before the Summer Solstice 383YE following the [[Construct_Basilica_of_the_Seven_Doors\|refurbishment of the Basilica of Seven Doors]] by the [[Imperial Senate]].		The title was reinstated shortly before the Summer Solstice 383YE following the [[Construct_Basilica_of_the_Seven_Doors\|refurbishment of the Basilica of Seven Doors]] by the [[Imperial Senate]].

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	The Speaker is appointed during the Winter Solstice each year. They can be revoked by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Highborn Assembly, and the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The Speaker is appointed during the Winter Solstice each year. They can be revoked by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Highborn Assembly, and the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].

	Traditionally, the appointment of the Speaker takes place the morning after the annual Day of the Dead celebration, at the start of the Highborn new year, and there have been requests that this custom be maintained if possible - although there is no legal requirement for this to be the case.		Traditionally, the appointment of the Speaker takes place the morning after the annual Day of the Dead celebration, at the start of the Highborn new year, and there have been requests that this custom be maintained if possible - although there is no legal requirement for this to be the case.
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Speaker of Highborn Assembly.jpg\|caption='''Nicodemus of Balthazar's Vineyard''', Speaker of the Highborn Assembly\|align=left\|width=400}}
	{{RecentElections\|Speaker_of_the_Highborn_Assembly}}		{{RecentElections\|Speaker_of_the_Highborn_Assembly}}
	==Basilica of Seven Doors==		==Basilica of Seven Doors==

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	[[Category:Title]][[Category:Highguard]]		[[Category:Title]][[Category:Highguard]]
			<div style="float: right; width: 200px;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Assembly Highborn.png\|caption=This title is appointed by the Highborn Assembly\|width=200px}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Speaker of the Highborn Assembly is an old title that fell into disuse some time ago. Historically, the Speaker for the Highborn Assembly served in a manner very similar to a cardinal of virtue, guiding the assembly and ensuring its traditions were upheld. With the formation of the Synod in the early years of the Empire, however, the title fell out of fashion and was eventually abrogated during the reign of Empress Varkula, allegedly at the request of the Assembly of the Nine (over the bitter protests of the Highborn Assembly). The actual role never really went away, however, although it rose and fell in prominence as the politics of the Highborn ebbed and flowed.		The Speaker of the Highborn Assembly is an old title that fell into disuse some time ago. Historically, the Speaker for the Highborn Assembly served in a manner very similar to a cardinal of virtue, guiding the assembly and ensuring its traditions were upheld. With the formation of the Synod in the early years of the Empire, however, the title fell out of fashion and was eventually abrogated during the reign of Empress Varkula, allegedly at the request of the Assembly of the Nine (over the bitter protests of the Highborn Assembly). The actual role never really went away, however, although it rose and fell in prominence as the politics of the Highborn ebbed and flowed.
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	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
	The Speaker of the Highborn Assembly guides the Highborn National Assembly, ensuring its traditions are upheld. The Speaker has responsibility for chairing the meetings of the National assembly, encouraging the priests of Highguard to vote on [[judgement\|judgements]] of the Synod and express the will of their congregations, organising the [[Highguard_culture_and_customs#Day_of_the_Dead\|Day of the Dead]] memorial, and serving as custodian of the [[#Basilica of Seven Doors\|Basilica of Seven Doors]]. If the Basilica were to be threatened, it would be the responsibility of the Speaker to face those threats; likewise should any [[opportunity]] related to the Basilica arise the Speaker would decide how to respond.		The Speaker of the Highborn Assembly guides the Highborn National Assembly, ensuring its traditions are upheld. The Speaker has responsibility for chairing the meetings of the National assembly, encouraging the priests of Highguard to vote on [[judgement\|judgements]] of the Synod and express the will of their congregations, organising the [[Highguard_culture_and_customs#Day_of_the_Dead\|Day of the Dead]] memorial, and serving as custodian of the [[#Basilica of Seven Doors\|Basilica of Seven Doors]]. If the Basilica were to be threatened, it would be the responsibility of the Speaker to face those threats; likewise should any [[opportunity]] related to the Basilica arise the Speaker would decide how to respond.
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	==Powers==		==Powers==
	===A Portion of Liao===		===A Portion of Liao===

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	[[Category:Title~~]][[Category:Synod~~]][[Category:Highguard]]		[[Category:Title]][[Category:Highguard]]
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Speaker of the Highborn Assembly is an old title that fell into disuse some time ago. Historically, the Speaker for the Highborn Assembly served in a manner very similar to a cardinal of virtue, guiding the assembly and ensuring its traditions were upheld. With the formation of the Synod in the early years of the Empire, however, the title fell out of fashion and was eventually abrogated during the reign of Empress Varkula, allegedly at the request of the Assembly of the Nine (over the bitter protests of the Highborn Assembly). The actual role never really went away, however, although it rose and fell in prominence as the politics of the Highborn ebbed and flowed.		The Speaker of the Highborn Assembly is an old title that fell into disuse some time ago. Historically, the Speaker for the Highborn Assembly served in a manner very similar to a cardinal of virtue, guiding the assembly and ensuring its traditions were upheld. With the formation of the Synod in the early years of the Empire, however, the title fell out of fashion and was eventually abrogated during the reign of Empress Varkula, allegedly at the request of the Assembly of the Nine (over the bitter protests of the Highborn Assembly). The actual role never really went away, however, although it rose and fell in prominence as the politics of the Highborn ebbed and flowed.
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	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
	The Speaker of the Highborn Assembly guides the Highborn National ~~assembly~~, ensuring its traditions are upheld. The Speaker has responsibility for chairing the meetings of the National assembly, encouraging the priests of Highguard to vote on [[judgement\|judgements]] of the Synod and express the will of their congregations, organising the [[Highguard_culture_and_customs#Day_of_the_Dead\|Day of the Dead]] memorial, and serving as custodian of the [[#Basilica of Seven Doors\|Basilica of Seven Doors]].		The Speaker of the Highborn Assembly guides the Highborn National Assembly, ensuring its traditions are upheld. The Speaker has responsibility for chairing the meetings of the National assembly, encouraging the priests of Highguard to vote on [[judgement\|judgements]] of the Synod and express the will of their congregations, organising the [[Highguard_culture_and_customs#Day_of_the_Dead\|Day of the Dead]] memorial, and serving as custodian of the [[#Basilica of Seven Doors\|Basilica of Seven Doors]]. If the Basilica were to be threatened, it would be the responsibility of the Speaker to face those threats; likewise should any [[opportunity]] related to the Basilica arise the Speaker would decide how to respond.

	==Powers==		==Powers==
	===~~Bounty~~ of Liao===		===A Portion of Liao===
	The ~~pilgrims and priests visiting the Basilica served as an additional congregation, meaning the Speaker receives 10~~ doses of [[liao]] each season, to be used as they see fit.		The sinecure provides 15 doses of [[liao]] to the Speaker each season, to be used as they see fit.
	===~~Voice in~~ the ~~Synod~~===
	~~As custodian of the~~ Basilica of Seven Doors, and the pilgrims ~~who visit it,~~ the ~~speaker receives 20 votes in~~ the ~~[[Imperial Synod]]. They may~~ use ~~these votes~~ in ~~any appropriate assembly, following~~ the ~~[[Sinecure#Synod_Votes\|normal rules for votes provided by a Sinecure]]~~.		===Donations to the Basilica===
			The Basilica of Seven Doors draws pilgrims from across Highguard; it is considered by many to be the true birthplace of the Way and making the pilgrimage to visit is seen by many Highborn as necessary to truly understand Pride in their nation. Some of these pilgrims make donations to help maintain the Basilica or for the Speaker to use as they deem necessary in Anvil. The Speaker of the Highborn Assembly receives 6 crowns and 15 rings each season from these donations.

	<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><box>'''Appointment Advice'''<br>		<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><box>'''Appointment Advice'''<br>
	To elect the position the morning after Day of the Dead would generally mean raising a judgement of appointment on Saturday evening no later than ~~7pm~~, with nominations closing at ~~10pm~~ Saturday and voting closing ~~2pm~~ Sunday. Alternatively, [[Judgement#Primacy\|primacy]] would allow for the title to be appointed quickly on Sunday morning without requiring nominations. There is of course no legal requirement for the election to take place this way; the judgement could be raised at any time during the Winter Solstice.</box></div>		To elect the position the morning after Day of the Dead would generally mean raising a judgement of appointment on Saturday evening no later than 19:00, with nominations closing at 22:00 Saturday and voting closing 14:00 Sunday. Alternatively, [[Judgement#Primacy\|primacy]] would allow for the title to be appointed quickly on Sunday morning without requiring nominations. There is of course no legal requirement for the election to take place this way; the judgement could be raised at any time during the Winter Solstice.</box></div>

	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
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	The Basilica was built explicitly for the use of the original Highborn Assembly in the years following the end of the civil war. It was constructed long before the foundation of the Empire, and long before the Way spread to other nations. At one point, it was perhaps the most significant building in Highguard - the centre of both spiritual and secular power, guiding the chapters and building a new nation on foundations of virtue and faith.		The Basilica was built explicitly for the use of the original Highborn Assembly in the years following the end of the civil war. It was constructed long before the foundation of the Empire, and long before the Way spread to other nations. At one point, it was perhaps the most significant building in Highguard - the centre of both spiritual and secular power, guiding the chapters and building a new nation on foundations of virtue and faith.

	The Basilica is old, and while it is well maintained, it was built at an earlier time when there were fewer priests. In order to serve as the new heart of the Highborn assembly, it required some refurbishment. Following some discussion with Lev Unbound, the [[Leaves_and_fruit#Basilica_of_the_Seven_Doors\|Custodes Clavium suggested]] that the building could be expanded without harming its unique history, and they were more than willing to oversee these refurbishments themselves. All they required was the permission of the Senate, and the support of the Highborn assembly. Gaining support to refurbish the Basilica took time; it was [[Construct_Basilica_of_the_Seven_Doors\|eventually granted]] during the Spring Equinox 383YE. Once secured, the actual work was quickly completed with the work finished shortly before the Summer Solstice.		The Basilica is old, and while it is well maintained, it was built at an earlier time when there were fewer priests. In order to serve as the new heart of the Highborn assembly, it required some refurbishment. Following some discussion with Lev Unbound, the [[Leaves_and_fruit#Basilica_of_the_Seven_Doors\|Custodes Clavium suggested]] that the building could be expanded without harming its unique history, and they were more than willing to oversee these refurbishments themselves. All they required was the permission of the Senate and the support of the Highborn assembly. Gaining support to refurbish the Basilica took time; it was [[Construct_Basilica_of_the_Seven_Doors\|eventually granted]] during the Spring Equinox 383YE. Once secured, the actual work was quickly completed with the work finished shortly before the Summer Solstice.

	For many years the duty of overseeing the citadel and its grounds fell to the ''Custodes Clavium'' - a Highborn chapter named for the ring of keys they notionally hold, each one used to secure one of the gates to the citadel. In the Summer 383YE, following the completion of extensive refurbishments, the [[Speaker of the Highborn Assembly]] took over custodianship of the Basilica.		For many years the duty of overseeing the citadel and its grounds fell to the ''Custodes Clavium'' - a Highborn chapter named for the ring of keys they notionally hold, each one used to secure one of the gates to the citadel. In the Summer 383YE, following the completion of extensive refurbishments, the [[Speaker of the Highborn Assembly]] took over custodianship of the Basilica.

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	Traditionally, the appointment of the Speaker takes place the morning after the annual Day of the Dead celebration, at the start of the Highborn new year, and there have been requests that this custom be maintained if possible - although there is no legal requirement for this to be the case.		Traditionally, the appointment of the Speaker takes place the morning after the annual Day of the Dead celebration, at the start of the Highborn new year, and there have been requests that this custom be maintained if possible - although there is no legal requirement for this to be the case.
			{{RecentElections\|Speaker_of_the_Highborn_Assembly}}
	==Basilica of Seven Doors==		==Basilica of Seven Doors==
	The old meeting halls of the original Highborn assembly, the '''Basilica of Seven Doors''', stand at the centre of [[Bastion#Bastion, the White City\|White City]]. They are as beautiful and majestic today as they were when they were first completed. Seven chapels, one dedicated to each of the virtues, form an outer ring around a single great hall beneath a white marble dome. The great cathedral stands at the heart of a public park through which seven wide avenues extend, serving as the "spokes" around which the rest of the city was originally arranged. The Highborn still use the Basilica of Seven Doors for important festivities.		The old meeting halls of the original Highborn assembly, the '''Basilica of Seven Doors''', stand at the centre of [[Bastion#Bastion, the White City\|White City]]. They are as beautiful and majestic today as they were when they were first completed. Seven chapels, one dedicated to each of the virtues, form an outer ring around a single great hall beneath a white marble dome. The great cathedral stands at the heart of a public park through which seven wide avenues extend, serving as the "spokes" around which the rest of the city was originally arranged. The Highborn still use the Basilica of Seven Doors for important festivities.

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	==Basilica of Seven Doors==		==Basilica of Seven Doors==
	The old meeting halls of the original Highborn assembly, the '''~~Basilica of Seven Doors\|~~Basilica of Seven Doors''', stand at the ~~center~~ of [[Bastion#Bastion, the White City\|White City]]. They are as beautiful and majestic today as they were when they were first completed. Seven chapels, one dedicated to each of the virtues, form an outer ring around a single great hall beneath a white marble dome. The great cathedral stands at the heart of a public park through which seven wide avenues extend, serving as the "spokes" around which the rest of the city was originally arranged. The Highborn still use the Basilica of Seven Doors for important festivities.		The old meeting halls of the original Highborn assembly, the '''Basilica of Seven Doors''', stand at the centre of [[Bastion#Bastion, the White City\|White City]]. They are as beautiful and majestic today as they were when they were first completed. Seven chapels, one dedicated to each of the virtues, form an outer ring around a single great hall beneath a white marble dome. The great cathedral stands at the heart of a public park through which seven wide avenues extend, serving as the "spokes" around which the rest of the city was originally arranged. The Highborn still use the Basilica of Seven Doors for important festivities.

	The Basilica was built explicitly for the use of the original Highborn Assembly in the years following the end of the civil war. It was constructed long before the foundation of the Empire, and long before the Way spread to other nations. At one point, it was perhaps the most significant building in Highguard - the centre of both spiritual and secular power, guiding the chapters and building a new nation on foundations of virtue and faith.		The Basilica was built explicitly for the use of the original Highborn Assembly in the years following the end of the civil war. It was constructed long before the foundation of the Empire, and long before the Way spread to other nations. At one point, it was perhaps the most significant building in Highguard - the centre of both spiritual and secular power, guiding the chapters and building a new nation on foundations of virtue and faith.

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	==Basilica of Seven Doors==		==Basilica of Seven Doors==
	The old meeting halls of the original Highborn assembly, the '''~~[[Speaker of the Highborn Assembly#~~Basilica of Seven Doors\|Basilica of Seven Doors]]''', stand at the center of [[Bastion#Bastion, the White City\|White City]]. They are as beautiful and majestic today as they were when they were first completed. Seven chapels, one dedicated to each of the virtues, form an outer ring around a single great hall beneath a white marble dome. The great cathedral stands at the heart of a public park through which seven wide avenues extend, serving as the "spokes" around which the rest of the city was originally arranged. The Highborn still use the Basilica of Seven Doors for important festivities.		The old meeting halls of the original Highborn assembly, the '''Basilica of Seven Doors\|Basilica of Seven Doors''', stand at the center of [[Bastion#Bastion, the White City\|White City]]. They are as beautiful and majestic today as they were when they were first completed. Seven chapels, one dedicated to each of the virtues, form an outer ring around a single great hall beneath a white marble dome. The great cathedral stands at the heart of a public park through which seven wide avenues extend, serving as the "spokes" around which the rest of the city was originally arranged. The Highborn still use the Basilica of Seven Doors for important festivities.

	The Basilica was built explicitly for the use of the original Highborn Assembly in the years following the end of the civil war. It was constructed long before the foundation of the Empire, and long before the Way spread to other nations. At one point, it was perhaps the most significant building in Highguard - the centre of both spiritual and secular power, guiding the chapters and building a new nation on foundations of virtue and faith.		The Basilica was built explicitly for the use of the original Highborn Assembly in the years following the end of the civil war. It was constructed long before the foundation of the Empire, and long before the Way spread to other nations. At one point, it was perhaps the most significant building in Highguard - the centre of both spiritual and secular power, guiding the chapters and building a new nation on foundations of virtue and faith.

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	The Basilica was built explicitly for the use of the original Highborn Assembly in the years following the end of the civil war. It was constructed long before the foundation of the Empire, and long before the Way spread to other nations. At one point, it was perhaps the most significant building in Highguard - the centre of both spiritual and secular power, guiding the chapters and building a new nation on foundations of virtue and faith.		The Basilica was built explicitly for the use of the original Highborn Assembly in the years following the end of the civil war. It was constructed long before the foundation of the Empire, and long before the Way spread to other nations. At one point, it was perhaps the most significant building in Highguard - the centre of both spiritual and secular power, guiding the chapters and building a new nation on foundations of virtue and faith.

	The Basilica is old, and while it is well maintained, it was built at an earlier time when there were fewer priests. In order to serve as the new heart of the Highborn assembly, it required some refurbishment. Following some discussion with Lev ~~the~~ Unbound, the [[Leaves_and_fruit#Basilica_of_the_Seven_Doors\|Custodes Clavium suggested]] that the building could be expanded without harming its unique history, and they were more than willing to oversee these refurbishments themselves. All they required was the permission of the Senate, and the support of the Highborn assembly. Gaining support to refurbish the Basilica took time; it was [[Construct_Basilica_of_the_Seven_Doors\|eventually granted]] during the Spring Equinox 383YE. Once secured, the actual work was quickly completed with the work finished shortly before the Summer Solstice.		The Basilica is old, and while it is well maintained, it was built at an earlier time when there were fewer priests. In order to serve as the new heart of the Highborn assembly, it required some refurbishment. Following some discussion with Lev Unbound, the [[Leaves_and_fruit#Basilica_of_the_Seven_Doors\|Custodes Clavium suggested]] that the building could be expanded without harming its unique history, and they were more than willing to oversee these refurbishments themselves. All they required was the permission of the Senate, and the support of the Highborn assembly. Gaining support to refurbish the Basilica took time; it was [[Construct_Basilica_of_the_Seven_Doors\|eventually granted]] during the Spring Equinox 383YE. Once secured, the actual work was quickly completed with the work finished shortly before the Summer Solstice.

	For many years the duty of overseeing the citadel and its grounds fell to the ''Custodes Clavium'' - a Highborn chapter named for the ring of keys they notionally hold, each one used to secure one of the gates to the citadel. In the Summer 383YE, following the completion of extensive refurbishments, the [[Speaker of the Highborn Assembly]] took over custodianship of the Basilica.		For many years the duty of overseeing the citadel and its grounds fell to the ''Custodes Clavium'' - a Highborn chapter named for the ring of keys they notionally hold, each one used to secure one of the gates to the citadel. In the Summer 383YE, following the completion of extensive refurbishments, the [[Speaker of the Highborn Assembly]] took over custodianship of the Basilica.

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	==Basilica of Seven Doors==		==Basilica of Seven Doors==
	The old meeting halls of the original Highborn assembly, the '''[[Speaker of the Highborn Assembly#Basilica of Seven Doors\|Basilica of Seven Doors]]''' are as beautiful and majestic as they were when they were first completed. Seven chapels, one dedicated to each of the virtues, form an outer ring around a single great hall beneath a white marble dome. The great cathedral stands at the heart of a public park through which seven wide avenues extend, serving as the "spokes" around which the rest of the city was originally arranged. The Highborn still use the Basilica of Seven Doors for important festivities.		The old meeting halls of the original Highborn assembly, the '''[[Speaker of the Highborn Assembly#Basilica of Seven Doors\|Basilica of Seven Doors]]''', stand at the center of [[Bastion#Bastion, the White City\|White City]]. They are as beautiful and majestic today as they were when they were first completed. Seven chapels, one dedicated to each of the virtues, form an outer ring around a single great hall beneath a white marble dome. The great cathedral stands at the heart of a public park through which seven wide avenues extend, serving as the "spokes" around which the rest of the city was originally arranged. The Highborn still use the Basilica of Seven Doors for important festivities.

	The Basilica was built explicitly for the use of the original Highborn Assembly in the years following the end of the civil war. It was constructed long before the foundation of the Empire, and long before the Way spread to other nations. At one point, it was perhaps the most significant building in Highguard - the centre of both spiritual and secular power, guiding the chapters and building a new nation on foundations of virtue and faith.		The Basilica was built explicitly for the use of the original Highborn Assembly in the years following the end of the civil war. It was constructed long before the foundation of the Empire, and long before the Way spread to other nations. At one point, it was perhaps the most significant building in Highguard - the centre of both spiritual and secular power, guiding the chapters and building a new nation on foundations of virtue and faith.