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Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial army" to "[[Army"

2026-01-16T09:45:04Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial army" to "[[Army"

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	The Empire is primarily controlled by the politics that takes place in the five great houses of power - the Senate, the [[Synod]], the Military Council, the [[Conclave]] and the [[Bourse]]. Each house is distinct, their powers and purpose laid down in the [[Imperial Constitution]]. Much of the conflict that takes place within the Empire arises from the struggle for power between the five houses.		The Empire is primarily controlled by the politics that takes place in the five great houses of power - the Senate, the [[Synod]], the Military Council, the [[Conclave]] and the [[Bourse]]. Each house is distinct, their powers and purpose laid down in the [[Imperial Constitution]]. Much of the conflict that takes place within the Empire arises from the struggle for power between the five houses.

	The '''[[Senate]]''' passes laws, spends the Imperial Treasury, commissions [[~~Imperial army~~\|armies]], [[Fortification\|fortifications]] and [[Commission\|other structures]]. [[Senator\|Senators]] also appoint important positions in the Empire, including ambassadors and most famously [[the Throne]]. The power of the Senate is checked by the '''[[Synod]]''', which serves as the moral conscience of the Empire. Membership of the Synod is open to all priests with a [[congregation]]. It is guided in part by the [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]] who make up the Assembly of the Nine.		The '''[[Senate]]''' passes laws, spends the Imperial Treasury, commissions [[Army\|armies]], [[Fortification\|fortifications]] and [[Commission\|other structures]]. [[Senator\|Senators]] also appoint important positions in the Empire, including ambassadors and most famously [[the Throne]]. The power of the Senate is checked by the '''[[Synod]]''', which serves as the moral conscience of the Empire. Membership of the Synod is open to all priests with a [[congregation]]. It is guided in part by the [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]] who make up the Assembly of the Nine.

	The [[general\|generals]] and their adjutants form the '''[[Military Council]]''', trying to work together to decide strategy and direct the Imperial armies. On the Friday night of the summit, the Council meets to choose which battles the Empire will fight that weekend. A counterpoint to the Military Council is the '''[[Conclave]]''' - an organization open to all [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] of the Empire. Led by the [[grandmaster\|Grandmasters of the Orders]], the Conclave appoints the [[archmage\|Archmages]] and deals with matters of magic for the Empire.		The [[general\|generals]] and their adjutants form the '''[[Military Council]]''', trying to work together to decide strategy and direct the Imperial armies. On the Friday night of the summit, the Council meets to choose which battles the Empire will fight that weekend. A counterpoint to the Military Council is the '''[[Conclave]]''' - an organization open to all [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] of the Empire. Led by the [[grandmaster\|Grandmasters of the Orders]], the Conclave appoints the [[archmage\|Archmages]] and deals with matters of magic for the Empire.

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

2026-01-16T09:38:46Z

Text replacement - "Synod" to "Synod"

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	==Five Houses==		==Five Houses==
	The Empire is primarily controlled by the politics that takes place in the five great houses of power - the Senate, the [[~~Synod\|~~Synod]], the Military Council, the [[Conclave]] and the [[Bourse]]. Each house is distinct, their powers and purpose laid down in the [[Imperial Constitution]]. Much of the conflict that takes place within the Empire arises from the struggle for power between the five houses.		The Empire is primarily controlled by the politics that takes place in the five great houses of power - the Senate, the [[Synod]], the Military Council, the [[Conclave]] and the [[Bourse]]. Each house is distinct, their powers and purpose laid down in the [[Imperial Constitution]]. Much of the conflict that takes place within the Empire arises from the struggle for power between the five houses.

	The '''[[Senate]]''' passes laws, spends the Imperial Treasury, commissions [[Imperial army\|armies]], [[Fortification\|fortifications]] and [[Commission\|other structures]]. [[Senator\|Senators]] also appoint important positions in the Empire, including ambassadors and most famously [[the Throne]]. The power of the Senate is checked by the '''[[~~Synod\|~~Synod]]''', which serves as the moral conscience of the Empire. Membership of the Synod is open to all priests with a [[congregation]]. It is guided in part by the [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]] who make up the Assembly of the Nine.		The '''[[Senate]]''' passes laws, spends the Imperial Treasury, commissions [[Imperial army\|armies]], [[Fortification\|fortifications]] and [[Commission\|other structures]]. [[Senator\|Senators]] also appoint important positions in the Empire, including ambassadors and most famously [[the Throne]]. The power of the Senate is checked by the '''[[Synod]]''', which serves as the moral conscience of the Empire. Membership of the Synod is open to all priests with a [[congregation]]. It is guided in part by the [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]] who make up the Assembly of the Nine.

	The [[general\|generals]] and their adjutants form the '''[[Military Council]]''', trying to work together to decide strategy and direct the Imperial armies. On the Friday night of the summit, the Council meets to choose which battles the Empire will fight that weekend. A counterpoint to the Military Council is the '''[[Conclave]]''' - an organization open to all [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] of the Empire. Led by the [[grandmaster\|Grandmasters of the Orders]], the Conclave appoints the [[archmage\|Archmages]] and deals with matters of magic for the Empire.		The [[general\|generals]] and their adjutants form the '''[[Military Council]]''', trying to work together to decide strategy and direct the Imperial armies. On the Friday night of the summit, the Council meets to choose which battles the Empire will fight that weekend. A counterpoint to the Military Council is the '''[[Conclave]]''' - an organization open to all [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] of the Empire. Led by the [[grandmaster\|Grandmasters of the Orders]], the Conclave appoints the [[archmage\|Archmages]] and deals with matters of magic for the Empire.

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

2026-01-16T09:37:59Z

Text replacement - "Conclave" to "Conclave"

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	==Five Houses==		==Five Houses==
	The Empire is primarily controlled by the politics that takes place in the five great houses of power - the Senate, the [[Synod\|Synod]], the Military Council, the [[~~Conclave\|~~Conclave]] and the [[Bourse]]. Each house is distinct, their powers and purpose laid down in the [[Imperial Constitution]]. Much of the conflict that takes place within the Empire arises from the struggle for power between the five houses.		The Empire is primarily controlled by the politics that takes place in the five great houses of power - the Senate, the [[Synod\|Synod]], the Military Council, the [[Conclave]] and the [[Bourse]]. Each house is distinct, their powers and purpose laid down in the [[Imperial Constitution]]. Much of the conflict that takes place within the Empire arises from the struggle for power between the five houses.

	The '''[[Senate]]''' passes laws, spends the Imperial Treasury, commissions [[Imperial army\|armies]], [[Fortification\|fortifications]] and [[Commission\|other structures]]. [[Senator\|Senators]] also appoint important positions in the Empire, including ambassadors and most famously [[the Throne]]. The power of the Senate is checked by the '''[[Synod\|Synod]]''', which serves as the moral conscience of the Empire. Membership of the Synod is open to all priests with a [[congregation]]. It is guided in part by the [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]] who make up the Assembly of the Nine.		The '''[[Senate]]''' passes laws, spends the Imperial Treasury, commissions [[Imperial army\|armies]], [[Fortification\|fortifications]] and [[Commission\|other structures]]. [[Senator\|Senators]] also appoint important positions in the Empire, including ambassadors and most famously [[the Throne]]. The power of the Senate is checked by the '''[[Synod\|Synod]]''', which serves as the moral conscience of the Empire. Membership of the Synod is open to all priests with a [[congregation]]. It is guided in part by the [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]] who make up the Assembly of the Nine.

	The [[general\|generals]] and their adjutants form the '''[[Military Council]]''', trying to work together to decide strategy and direct the Imperial armies. On the Friday night of the summit, the Council meets to choose which battles the Empire will fight that weekend. A counterpoint to the Military Council is the '''[[~~Conclave\|~~Conclave]]''' - an organization open to all [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] of the Empire. Led by the [[grandmaster\|Grandmasters of the Orders]], the Conclave appoints the [[archmage\|Archmages]] and deals with matters of magic for the Empire.		The [[general\|generals]] and their adjutants form the '''[[Military Council]]''', trying to work together to decide strategy and direct the Imperial armies. On the Friday night of the summit, the Council meets to choose which battles the Empire will fight that weekend. A counterpoint to the Military Council is the '''[[Conclave]]''' - an organization open to all [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] of the Empire. Led by the [[grandmaster\|Grandmasters of the Orders]], the Conclave appoints the [[archmage\|Archmages]] and deals with matters of magic for the Empire.

	Unlike the other four houses of power, the '''[[Bourse]]''' does not have meetings or wield political power directly. The influence of those able to claim a seat on the Bourse either by purchasing it at auction or being appointed by their fellow citizens comes from control of the four extremely valuable materials. Only through the Bourse can one acquire large amounts of the scarce [[mithril]], [[weirwood]], [[white granite]], and [[ilium]].		Unlike the other four houses of power, the '''[[Bourse]]''' does not have meetings or wield political power directly. The influence of those able to claim a seat on the Bourse either by purchasing it at auction or being appointed by their fellow citizens comes from control of the four extremely valuable materials. Only through the Bourse can one acquire large amounts of the scarce [[mithril]], [[weirwood]], [[white granite]], and [[ilium]].
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	==Eternals==		==Eternals==
	The World of Empire is known to touch six other [[Realms\|planes of existence]]. These are home to magical entities called [[eternal\|eternals]], some of whom are interested in the human world. Players - especially the [[Archmage\|Archmages]] of the [[~~Conclave\|~~Conclave]] - can meet and negotiate with the eternals and their representatives. The eternals are not gods but possess magical powers that players may be able to draw upon to advance their own agendas. They have their own motivations and personalities, however, and characters who encounter them must always be careful about what they agree to.		The World of Empire is known to touch six other [[Realms\|planes of existence]]. These are home to magical entities called [[eternal\|eternals]], some of whom are interested in the human world. Players - especially the [[Archmage\|Archmages]] of the [[Conclave]] - can meet and negotiate with the eternals and their representatives. The eternals are not gods but possess magical powers that players may be able to draw upon to advance their own agendas. They have their own motivations and personalities, however, and characters who encounter them must always be careful about what they agree to.

	==Lineage==		==Lineage==

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

2026-01-16T09:36:48Z

Text replacement - "Bourse" to "Bourse"

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	==Five Houses==		==Five Houses==
	The Empire is primarily controlled by the politics that takes place in the five great houses of power - the Senate, the [[Synod\|Synod]], the Military Council, the [[Conclave\|Conclave]] and the [[~~Bourse\|~~Bourse]]. Each house is distinct, their powers and purpose laid down in the [[Imperial Constitution]]. Much of the conflict that takes place within the Empire arises from the struggle for power between the five houses.		The Empire is primarily controlled by the politics that takes place in the five great houses of power - the Senate, the [[Synod\|Synod]], the Military Council, the [[Conclave\|Conclave]] and the [[Bourse]]. Each house is distinct, their powers and purpose laid down in the [[Imperial Constitution]]. Much of the conflict that takes place within the Empire arises from the struggle for power between the five houses.

	The '''[[Senate]]''' passes laws, spends the Imperial Treasury, commissions [[Imperial army\|armies]], [[Fortification\|fortifications]] and [[Commission\|other structures]]. [[Senator\|Senators]] also appoint important positions in the Empire, including ambassadors and most famously [[the Throne]]. The power of the Senate is checked by the '''[[Synod\|Synod]]''', which serves as the moral conscience of the Empire. Membership of the Synod is open to all priests with a [[congregation]]. It is guided in part by the [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]] who make up the Assembly of the Nine.		The '''[[Senate]]''' passes laws, spends the Imperial Treasury, commissions [[Imperial army\|armies]], [[Fortification\|fortifications]] and [[Commission\|other structures]]. [[Senator\|Senators]] also appoint important positions in the Empire, including ambassadors and most famously [[the Throne]]. The power of the Senate is checked by the '''[[Synod\|Synod]]''', which serves as the moral conscience of the Empire. Membership of the Synod is open to all priests with a [[congregation]]. It is guided in part by the [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]] who make up the Assembly of the Nine.
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	The [[general\|generals]] and their adjutants form the '''[[Military Council]]''', trying to work together to decide strategy and direct the Imperial armies. On the Friday night of the summit, the Council meets to choose which battles the Empire will fight that weekend. A counterpoint to the Military Council is the '''[[Conclave\|Conclave]]''' - an organization open to all [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] of the Empire. Led by the [[grandmaster\|Grandmasters of the Orders]], the Conclave appoints the [[archmage\|Archmages]] and deals with matters of magic for the Empire.		The [[general\|generals]] and their adjutants form the '''[[Military Council]]''', trying to work together to decide strategy and direct the Imperial armies. On the Friday night of the summit, the Council meets to choose which battles the Empire will fight that weekend. A counterpoint to the Military Council is the '''[[Conclave\|Conclave]]''' - an organization open to all [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] of the Empire. Led by the [[grandmaster\|Grandmasters of the Orders]], the Conclave appoints the [[archmage\|Archmages]] and deals with matters of magic for the Empire.

	Unlike the other four houses of power, the '''[[~~Bourse\|~~Bourse]]''' does not have meetings or wield political power directly. The influence of those able to claim a seat on the Bourse either by purchasing it at auction or being appointed by their fellow citizens comes from control of the four extremely valuable materials. Only through the Bourse can one acquire large amounts of the scarce [[mithril]], [[weirwood]], [[white granite]], and [[ilium]].		Unlike the other four houses of power, the '''[[Bourse]]''' does not have meetings or wield political power directly. The influence of those able to claim a seat on the Bourse either by purchasing it at auction or being appointed by their fellow citizens comes from control of the four extremely valuable materials. Only through the Bourse can one acquire large amounts of the scarce [[mithril]], [[weirwood]], [[white granite]], and [[ilium]].

	==One Religion==		==One Religion==

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

2026-01-16T09:33:16Z

Text replacement - "Military Council" to "Military Council"

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	The '''[[Senate]]''' passes laws, spends the Imperial Treasury, commissions [[Imperial army\|armies]], [[Fortification\|fortifications]] and [[Commission\|other structures]]. [[Senator\|Senators]] also appoint important positions in the Empire, including ambassadors and most famously [[the Throne]]. The power of the Senate is checked by the '''[[Synod\|Synod]]''', which serves as the moral conscience of the Empire. Membership of the Synod is open to all priests with a [[congregation]]. It is guided in part by the [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]] who make up the Assembly of the Nine.		The '''[[Senate]]''' passes laws, spends the Imperial Treasury, commissions [[Imperial army\|armies]], [[Fortification\|fortifications]] and [[Commission\|other structures]]. [[Senator\|Senators]] also appoint important positions in the Empire, including ambassadors and most famously [[the Throne]]. The power of the Senate is checked by the '''[[Synod\|Synod]]''', which serves as the moral conscience of the Empire. Membership of the Synod is open to all priests with a [[congregation]]. It is guided in part by the [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]] who make up the Assembly of the Nine.

	The [[general\|generals]] and their adjutants form the '''[[~~Military Council\|~~Military Council]]''', trying to work together to decide strategy and direct the Imperial armies. On the Friday night of the summit, the Council meets to choose which battles the Empire will fight that weekend. A counterpoint to the Military Council is the '''[[Conclave\|Conclave]]''' - an organization open to all [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] of the Empire. Led by the [[grandmaster\|Grandmasters of the Orders]], the Conclave appoints the [[archmage\|Archmages]] and deals with matters of magic for the Empire.		The [[general\|generals]] and their adjutants form the '''[[Military Council]]''', trying to work together to decide strategy and direct the Imperial armies. On the Friday night of the summit, the Council meets to choose which battles the Empire will fight that weekend. A counterpoint to the Military Council is the '''[[Conclave\|Conclave]]''' - an organization open to all [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] of the Empire. Led by the [[grandmaster\|Grandmasters of the Orders]], the Conclave appoints the [[archmage\|Archmages]] and deals with matters of magic for the Empire.

	Unlike the other four houses of power, the '''[[Bourse\|Bourse]]''' does not have meetings or wield political power directly. The influence of those able to claim a seat on the Bourse either by purchasing it at auction or being appointed by their fellow citizens comes from control of the four extremely valuable materials. Only through the Bourse can one acquire large amounts of the scarce [[mithril]], [[weirwood]], [[white granite]], and [[ilium]].		Unlike the other four houses of power, the '''[[Bourse\|Bourse]]''' does not have meetings or wield political power directly. The influence of those able to claim a seat on the Bourse either by purchasing it at auction or being appointed by their fellow citizens comes from control of the four extremely valuable materials. Only through the Bourse can one acquire large amounts of the scarce [[mithril]], [[weirwood]], [[white granite]], and [[ilium]].
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	Many of these conjunctions are tracked by the Civil Service. The information they provide is disseminated by the War Scouts to assist players in preparing for short engagements known as skirmishes. These encounters normally last 20 minutes and pit players against threats portrayed by our Skirmish team. They might involve rescuing injured soldiers, striking against orc encampments, or wielding strategic magic.		Many of these conjunctions are tracked by the Civil Service. The information they provide is disseminated by the War Scouts to assist players in preparing for short engagements known as skirmishes. These encounters normally last 20 minutes and pit players against threats portrayed by our Skirmish team. They might involve rescuing injured soldiers, striking against orc encampments, or wielding strategic magic.

	Twice per summit the [[~~Military Council\|~~Military Council]] can send much larger Imperial forces from the combined nations into battle against large formations of barbarian troops to achieve great victories or avoid crushing defeats, altering how campaign can unravel. These [[battles]] allow players to clash in heroic combat both as their characters and as barbarian orcs.		Twice per summit the [[Military Council]] can send much larger Imperial forces from the combined nations into battle against large formations of barbarian troops to achieve great victories or avoid crushing defeats, altering how campaign can unravel. These [[battles]] allow players to clash in heroic combat both as their characters and as barbarian orcs.

	==Technology==		==Technology==

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

2026-01-15T22:27:27Z

Text replacement - "Senate" to "Senate"

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	The Empire is primarily controlled by the politics that takes place in the five great houses of power - the Senate, the [[Synod\|Synod]], the Military Council, the [[Conclave\|Conclave]] and the [[Bourse\|Bourse]]. Each house is distinct, their powers and purpose laid down in the [[Imperial Constitution]]. Much of the conflict that takes place within the Empire arises from the struggle for power between the five houses.		The Empire is primarily controlled by the politics that takes place in the five great houses of power - the Senate, the [[Synod\|Synod]], the Military Council, the [[Conclave\|Conclave]] and the [[Bourse\|Bourse]]. Each house is distinct, their powers and purpose laid down in the [[Imperial Constitution]]. Much of the conflict that takes place within the Empire arises from the struggle for power between the five houses.

	The '''[[~~Senate\|~~Senate]]''' passes laws, spends the Imperial Treasury, commissions [[Imperial army\|armies]], [[Fortification\|fortifications]] and [[Commission\|other structures]]. [[Senator\|Senators]] also appoint important positions in the Empire, including ambassadors and most famously [[the Throne]]. The power of the Senate is checked by the '''[[Synod\|Synod]]''', which serves as the moral conscience of the Empire. Membership of the Synod is open to all priests with a [[congregation]]. It is guided in part by the [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]] who make up the Assembly of the Nine.		The '''[[Senate]]''' passes laws, spends the Imperial Treasury, commissions [[Imperial army\|armies]], [[Fortification\|fortifications]] and [[Commission\|other structures]]. [[Senator\|Senators]] also appoint important positions in the Empire, including ambassadors and most famously [[the Throne]]. The power of the Senate is checked by the '''[[Synod\|Synod]]''', which serves as the moral conscience of the Empire. Membership of the Synod is open to all priests with a [[congregation]]. It is guided in part by the [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]] who make up the Assembly of the Nine.

	The [[general\|generals]] and their adjutants form the '''[[Military Council\|Military Council]]''', trying to work together to decide strategy and direct the Imperial armies. On the Friday night of the summit, the Council meets to choose which battles the Empire will fight that weekend. A counterpoint to the Military Council is the '''[[Conclave\|Conclave]]''' - an organization open to all [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] of the Empire. Led by the [[grandmaster\|Grandmasters of the Orders]], the Conclave appoints the [[archmage\|Archmages]] and deals with matters of magic for the Empire.		The [[general\|generals]] and their adjutants form the '''[[Military Council\|Military Council]]''', trying to work together to decide strategy and direct the Imperial armies. On the Friday night of the summit, the Council meets to choose which battles the Empire will fight that weekend. A counterpoint to the Military Council is the '''[[Conclave\|Conclave]]''' - an organization open to all [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] of the Empire. Led by the [[grandmaster\|Grandmasters of the Orders]], the Conclave appoints the [[archmage\|Archmages]] and deals with matters of magic for the Empire.
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	Other species exist in the world, but players may only create human or Imperial Orc characters.		Other species exist in the world, but players may only create human or Imperial Orc characters.
	==Foreign Nations==		==Foreign Nations==
	[[Foreign Nations\|Foreigners]] are people that are not part of the Empire, that the Empire is not currently at war with. The Empire trades with many of these foreign powers, and may host delegations from them. There are two basic classifications of foreigner - the local foreigners whose nations lie close to Imperial territory and the distant foreigners who equal the Empire in power but lie far beyond Imperial borders. Foreigners do not directly influence the future of the Empire, but they possess economic and diplomatic powers that can influence it from afar. The [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]] appoints [[Ambassador\|Ambassadors]] to many of these nations, and these players represent the Empire on the international stage. Each nation has its own political agendas, philosophies, and goals that guide their interaction with the players.		[[Foreign Nations\|Foreigners]] are people that are not part of the Empire, that the Empire is not currently at war with. The Empire trades with many of these foreign powers, and may host delegations from them. There are two basic classifications of foreigner - the local foreigners whose nations lie close to Imperial territory and the distant foreigners who equal the Empire in power but lie far beyond Imperial borders. Foreigners do not directly influence the future of the Empire, but they possess economic and diplomatic powers that can influence it from afar. The [[Senate]] appoints [[Ambassador\|Ambassadors]] to many of these nations, and these players represent the Empire on the international stage. Each nation has its own political agendas, philosophies, and goals that guide their interaction with the players.

	It is not possible to play a foreigner as a character, but it is acceptable to play a character who was born in a foreign nation and has since become part of one of the Imperial nations.		It is not possible to play a foreigner as a character, but it is acceptable to play a character who was born in a foreign nation and has since become part of one of the Imperial nations.

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

2026-01-15T21:30:51Z

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

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	==Five Houses==		==Five Houses==
	The Empire is primarily controlled by the politics that takes place in the five great houses of power - the Senate, the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod\|Synod]], the Military Council, the [[Conclave\|Conclave]] and the [[Bourse\|Bourse]]. Each house is distinct, their powers and purpose laid down in the [[Imperial Constitution]]. Much of the conflict that takes place within the Empire arises from the struggle for power between the five houses.		The Empire is primarily controlled by the politics that takes place in the five great houses of power - the Senate, the [[Synod\|Synod]], the Military Council, the [[Conclave\|Conclave]] and the [[Bourse\|Bourse]]. Each house is distinct, their powers and purpose laid down in the [[Imperial Constitution]]. Much of the conflict that takes place within the Empire arises from the struggle for power between the five houses.

	The '''[[Senate\|Senate]]''' passes laws, spends the Imperial Treasury, commissions [[Imperial army\|armies]], [[Fortification\|fortifications]] and [[Commission\|other structures]]. [[Senator\|Senators]] also appoint important positions in the Empire, including ambassadors and most famously [[the Throne]]. The power of the Senate is checked by the '''[[~~Imperial~~ Synod\|Synod]]''', which serves as the moral conscience of the Empire. Membership of the Synod is open to all priests with a [[congregation]]. It is guided in part by the [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]] who make up the Assembly of the Nine.		The '''[[Senate\|Senate]]''' passes laws, spends the Imperial Treasury, commissions [[Imperial army\|armies]], [[Fortification\|fortifications]] and [[Commission\|other structures]]. [[Senator\|Senators]] also appoint important positions in the Empire, including ambassadors and most famously [[the Throne]]. The power of the Senate is checked by the '''[[Synod\|Synod]]''', which serves as the moral conscience of the Empire. Membership of the Synod is open to all priests with a [[congregation]]. It is guided in part by the [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]] who make up the Assembly of the Nine.

	The [[general\|generals]] and their adjutants form the '''[[Military Council\|Military Council]]''', trying to work together to decide strategy and direct the Imperial armies. On the Friday night of the summit, the Council meets to choose which battles the Empire will fight that weekend. A counterpoint to the Military Council is the '''[[Conclave\|Conclave]]''' - an organization open to all [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] of the Empire. Led by the [[grandmaster\|Grandmasters of the Orders]], the Conclave appoints the [[archmage\|Archmages]] and deals with matters of magic for the Empire.		The [[general\|generals]] and their adjutants form the '''[[Military Council\|Military Council]]''', trying to work together to decide strategy and direct the Imperial armies. On the Friday night of the summit, the Council meets to choose which battles the Empire will fight that weekend. A counterpoint to the Military Council is the '''[[Conclave\|Conclave]]''' - an organization open to all [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] of the Empire. Led by the [[grandmaster\|Grandmasters of the Orders]], the Conclave appoints the [[archmage\|Archmages]] and deals with matters of magic for the Empire.
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	==One Religion==		==One Religion==
	A single religion unites the Empire. Priests of [[the Way]] guide their fellow citizens along the [[The_Way#The_Paths_of_Virtue\|Paths of Virtue]] and wield potent political power through the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]]. They must remain ever vigilant against [[Religious_crime#Heresy\|heretics]], [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemers]], and [[Religious_crime#Idolatry\|idolators]] who seek to undermine the faith and steal the Empire's destiny.		A single religion unites the Empire. Priests of [[the Way]] guide their fellow citizens along the [[The_Way#The_Paths_of_Virtue\|Paths of Virtue]] and wield potent political power through the [[Synod]]. They must remain ever vigilant against [[Religious_crime#Heresy\|heretics]], [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemers]], and [[Religious_crime#Idolatry\|idolators]] who seek to undermine the faith and steal the Empire's destiny.

	According to the Way, there are seven key virtues that guide human destiny, [[Ambition]], [[Courage]], [[Loyalty]], [[Pride]], [[Prosperity]], [[Wisdom]], [[Vigilance]]. Each virtue provides instruction on how to live a moral life - those who follow that instruction are believed to pass more quickly through the Labyrinth to be born again after they die. Much of the conflict that takes place within the Empire arises from disagreements on how best to interpret and apply the virtues.		According to the Way, there are seven key virtues that guide human destiny, [[Ambition]], [[Courage]], [[Loyalty]], [[Pride]], [[Prosperity]], [[Wisdom]], [[Vigilance]]. Each virtue provides instruction on how to live a moral life - those who follow that instruction are believed to pass more quickly through the Labyrinth to be born again after they die. Much of the conflict that takes place within the Empire arises from disagreements on how best to interpret and apply the virtues.

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

2026-01-15T16:49:39Z

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

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	==Five Houses==		==Five Houses==
	The Empire is primarily controlled by the politics that takes place in the five great houses of power - the Senate, the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]], the Military Council, the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave\|Conclave]] and the [[Bourse\|Bourse]]. Each house is distinct, their powers and purpose laid down in the [[Imperial Constitution]]. Much of the conflict that takes place within the Empire arises from the struggle for power between the five houses.		The Empire is primarily controlled by the politics that takes place in the five great houses of power - the Senate, the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]], the Military Council, the [[Conclave\|Conclave]] and the [[Bourse\|Bourse]]. Each house is distinct, their powers and purpose laid down in the [[Imperial Constitution]]. Much of the conflict that takes place within the Empire arises from the struggle for power between the five houses.

	The '''[[Senate\|Senate]]''' passes laws, spends the Imperial Treasury, commissions [[Imperial army\|armies]], [[Fortification\|fortifications]] and [[Commission\|other structures]]. [[Senator\|Senators]] also appoint important positions in the Empire, including ambassadors and most famously [[the Throne]]. The power of the Senate is checked by the '''[[Imperial Synod\|Synod]]''', which serves as the moral conscience of the Empire. Membership of the Synod is open to all priests with a [[congregation]]. It is guided in part by the [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]] who make up the Assembly of the Nine.		The '''[[Senate\|Senate]]''' passes laws, spends the Imperial Treasury, commissions [[Imperial army\|armies]], [[Fortification\|fortifications]] and [[Commission\|other structures]]. [[Senator\|Senators]] also appoint important positions in the Empire, including ambassadors and most famously [[the Throne]]. The power of the Senate is checked by the '''[[Imperial Synod\|Synod]]''', which serves as the moral conscience of the Empire. Membership of the Synod is open to all priests with a [[congregation]]. It is guided in part by the [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]] who make up the Assembly of the Nine.

	The [[general\|generals]] and their adjutants form the '''[[Military Council\|Military Council]]''', trying to work together to decide strategy and direct the Imperial armies. On the Friday night of the summit, the Council meets to choose which battles the Empire will fight that weekend. A counterpoint to the Military Council is the '''[[~~Imperial~~ Conclave\|Conclave]]''' - an organization open to all [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] of the Empire. Led by the [[grandmaster\|Grandmasters of the Orders]], the Conclave appoints the [[archmage\|Archmages]] and deals with matters of magic for the Empire.		The [[general\|generals]] and their adjutants form the '''[[Military Council\|Military Council]]''', trying to work together to decide strategy and direct the Imperial armies. On the Friday night of the summit, the Council meets to choose which battles the Empire will fight that weekend. A counterpoint to the Military Council is the '''[[Conclave\|Conclave]]''' - an organization open to all [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] of the Empire. Led by the [[grandmaster\|Grandmasters of the Orders]], the Conclave appoints the [[archmage\|Archmages]] and deals with matters of magic for the Empire.

	Unlike the other four houses of power, the '''[[Bourse\|Bourse]]''' does not have meetings or wield political power directly. The influence of those able to claim a seat on the Bourse either by purchasing it at auction or being appointed by their fellow citizens comes from control of the four extremely valuable materials. Only through the Bourse can one acquire large amounts of the scarce [[mithril]], [[weirwood]], [[white granite]], and [[ilium]].		Unlike the other four houses of power, the '''[[Bourse\|Bourse]]''' does not have meetings or wield political power directly. The influence of those able to claim a seat on the Bourse either by purchasing it at auction or being appointed by their fellow citizens comes from control of the four extremely valuable materials. Only through the Bourse can one acquire large amounts of the scarce [[mithril]], [[weirwood]], [[white granite]], and [[ilium]].
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	==Eternals==		==Eternals==
	The World of Empire is known to touch six other [[Realms\|planes of existence]]. These are home to magical entities called [[eternal\|eternals]], some of whom are interested in the human world. Players - especially the [[Archmage\|Archmages]] of the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave\|Conclave]] - can meet and negotiate with the eternals and their representatives. The eternals are not gods but possess magical powers that players may be able to draw upon to advance their own agendas. They have their own motivations and personalities, however, and characters who encounter them must always be careful about what they agree to.		The World of Empire is known to touch six other [[Realms\|planes of existence]]. These are home to magical entities called [[eternal\|eternals]], some of whom are interested in the human world. Players - especially the [[Archmage\|Archmages]] of the [[Conclave\|Conclave]] - can meet and negotiate with the eternals and their representatives. The eternals are not gods but possess magical powers that players may be able to draw upon to advance their own agendas. They have their own motivations and personalities, however, and characters who encounter them must always be careful about what they agree to.

	==Lineage==		==Lineage==

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

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

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	The Empire is formed from ten culturally distinct [[nation_overview\|nations]]. Nine of the nations are human, the tenth, the [[Imperial Orcs]] is composed entirely of orcs. The ten nations are not politically independent, the Empire has a single set of laws that applies to each citizen. But each nation has its own cultural identity that is identifiable and reflected in their dress, customs and attitude.		The Empire is formed from ten culturally distinct [[nation_overview\|nations]]. Nine of the nations are human, the tenth, the [[Imperial Orcs]] is composed entirely of orcs. The ten nations are not politically independent, the Empire has a single set of laws that applies to each citizen. But each nation has its own cultural identity that is identifiable and reflected in their dress, customs and attitude.

	Nationality is crucial to the organization and politics of the Empire. Every territory once conquered is allocated to one of the ten nations by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]]. Each nation elects a single citizen to the Senate for every territory they control. Although generals work together in the [[Military Council]] to determine strategy, each nation raises and supplies its own armies. Much of the conflict that takes place within the Empire arises from competition between the ten nations.		Nationality is crucial to the organization and politics of the Empire. Every territory once conquered is allocated to one of the ten nations by the [[Senate]]. Each nation elects a single citizen to the Senate for every territory they control. Although generals work together in the [[Military Council]] to determine strategy, each nation raises and supplies its own armies. Much of the conflict that takes place within the Empire arises from competition between the ten nations.

	Nations exist to provide the players with their primary source of identity - Highborn or Navarr. Players must camp with the other members of their nation and they can only cooperate with other members of the same nations to perform more powerful rituals or ceremonies.		Nations exist to provide the players with their primary source of identity - Highborn or Navarr. Players must camp with the other members of their nation and they can only cooperate with other members of the same nations to perform more powerful rituals or ceremonies.
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	The Empire is primarily controlled by the politics that takes place in the five great houses of power - the Senate, the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]], the Military Council, the [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]] and the [[Bourse\|Bourse]]. Each house is distinct, their powers and purpose laid down in the [[Imperial Constitution]]. Much of the conflict that takes place within the Empire arises from the struggle for power between the five houses.		The Empire is primarily controlled by the politics that takes place in the five great houses of power - the Senate, the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]], the Military Council, the [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]] and the [[Bourse\|Bourse]]. Each house is distinct, their powers and purpose laid down in the [[Imperial Constitution]]. Much of the conflict that takes place within the Empire arises from the struggle for power between the five houses.

	The '''[[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]]''' passes laws, spends the Imperial Treasury, commissions [[Imperial army\|armies]], [[Fortification\|fortifications]] and [[Commission\|other structures]]. [[Senator\|Senators]] also appoint important positions in the Empire, including ambassadors and most famously [[the Throne]]. The power of the Senate is checked by the '''[[Imperial Synod\|Synod]]''', which serves as the moral conscience of the Empire. Membership of the Synod is open to all priests with a [[congregation]]. It is guided in part by the [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]] who make up the Assembly of the Nine.		The '''[[Senate\|Senate]]''' passes laws, spends the Imperial Treasury, commissions [[Imperial army\|armies]], [[Fortification\|fortifications]] and [[Commission\|other structures]]. [[Senator\|Senators]] also appoint important positions in the Empire, including ambassadors and most famously [[the Throne]]. The power of the Senate is checked by the '''[[Imperial Synod\|Synod]]''', which serves as the moral conscience of the Empire. Membership of the Synod is open to all priests with a [[congregation]]. It is guided in part by the [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]] who make up the Assembly of the Nine.

	The [[general\|generals]] and their adjutants form the '''[[Military Council\|Military Council]]''', trying to work together to decide strategy and direct the Imperial armies. On the Friday night of the summit, the Council meets to choose which battles the Empire will fight that weekend. A counterpoint to the Military Council is the '''[[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]]''' - an organization open to all [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] of the Empire. Led by the [[grandmaster\|Grandmasters of the Orders]], the Conclave appoints the [[archmage\|Archmages]] and deals with matters of magic for the Empire.		The [[general\|generals]] and their adjutants form the '''[[Military Council\|Military Council]]''', trying to work together to decide strategy and direct the Imperial armies. On the Friday night of the summit, the Council meets to choose which battles the Empire will fight that weekend. A counterpoint to the Military Council is the '''[[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]]''' - an organization open to all [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] of the Empire. Led by the [[grandmaster\|Grandmasters of the Orders]], the Conclave appoints the [[archmage\|Archmages]] and deals with matters of magic for the Empire.
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	Other species exist in the world, but players may only create human or Imperial Orc characters.		Other species exist in the world, but players may only create human or Imperial Orc characters.
	==Foreign Nations==		==Foreign Nations==
	[[Foreign Nations\|Foreigners]] are people that are not part of the Empire, that the Empire is not currently at war with. The Empire trades with many of these foreign powers, and may host delegations from them. There are two basic classifications of foreigner - the local foreigners whose nations lie close to Imperial territory and the distant foreigners who equal the Empire in power but lie far beyond Imperial borders. Foreigners do not directly influence the future of the Empire, but they possess economic and diplomatic powers that can influence it from afar. The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]] appoints [[Ambassador\|Ambassadors]] to many of these nations, and these players represent the Empire on the international stage. Each nation has its own political agendas, philosophies, and goals that guide their interaction with the players.		[[Foreign Nations\|Foreigners]] are people that are not part of the Empire, that the Empire is not currently at war with. The Empire trades with many of these foreign powers, and may host delegations from them. There are two basic classifications of foreigner - the local foreigners whose nations lie close to Imperial territory and the distant foreigners who equal the Empire in power but lie far beyond Imperial borders. Foreigners do not directly influence the future of the Empire, but they possess economic and diplomatic powers that can influence it from afar. The [[Senate\|Senate]] appoints [[Ambassador\|Ambassadors]] to many of these nations, and these players represent the Empire on the international stage. Each nation has its own political agendas, philosophies, and goals that guide their interaction with the players.

	It is not possible to play a foreigner as a character, but it is acceptable to play a character who was born in a foreign nation and has since become part of one of the Imperial nations.		It is not possible to play a foreigner as a character, but it is acceptable to play a character who was born in a foreign nation and has since become part of one of the Imperial nations.

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

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

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	==Five Houses==		==Five Houses==
	The Empire is primarily controlled by the politics that takes place in the five great houses of power - the Senate, the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]], the Military Council, the [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]] and the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse\|Bourse]]. Each house is distinct, their powers and purpose laid down in the [[Imperial Constitution]]. Much of the conflict that takes place within the Empire arises from the struggle for power between the five houses.		The Empire is primarily controlled by the politics that takes place in the five great houses of power - the Senate, the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]], the Military Council, the [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]] and the [[Bourse\|Bourse]]. Each house is distinct, their powers and purpose laid down in the [[Imperial Constitution]]. Much of the conflict that takes place within the Empire arises from the struggle for power between the five houses.

	The '''[[Imperial Senate\|Senate]]''' passes laws, spends the Imperial Treasury, commissions [[Imperial army\|armies]], [[Fortification\|fortifications]] and [[Commission\|other structures]]. [[Senator\|Senators]] also appoint important positions in the Empire, including ambassadors and most famously [[the Throne]]. The power of the Senate is checked by the '''[[Imperial Synod\|Synod]]''', which serves as the moral conscience of the Empire. Membership of the Synod is open to all priests with a [[congregation]]. It is guided in part by the [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]] who make up the Assembly of the Nine.		The '''[[Imperial Senate\|Senate]]''' passes laws, spends the Imperial Treasury, commissions [[Imperial army\|armies]], [[Fortification\|fortifications]] and [[Commission\|other structures]]. [[Senator\|Senators]] also appoint important positions in the Empire, including ambassadors and most famously [[the Throne]]. The power of the Senate is checked by the '''[[Imperial Synod\|Synod]]''', which serves as the moral conscience of the Empire. Membership of the Synod is open to all priests with a [[congregation]]. It is guided in part by the [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]] who make up the Assembly of the Nine.
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	The [[general\|generals]] and their adjutants form the '''[[Military Council\|Military Council]]''', trying to work together to decide strategy and direct the Imperial armies. On the Friday night of the summit, the Council meets to choose which battles the Empire will fight that weekend. A counterpoint to the Military Council is the '''[[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]]''' - an organization open to all [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] of the Empire. Led by the [[grandmaster\|Grandmasters of the Orders]], the Conclave appoints the [[archmage\|Archmages]] and deals with matters of magic for the Empire.		The [[general\|generals]] and their adjutants form the '''[[Military Council\|Military Council]]''', trying to work together to decide strategy and direct the Imperial armies. On the Friday night of the summit, the Council meets to choose which battles the Empire will fight that weekend. A counterpoint to the Military Council is the '''[[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]]''' - an organization open to all [[Magical skills#Magician\|magicians]] of the Empire. Led by the [[grandmaster\|Grandmasters of the Orders]], the Conclave appoints the [[archmage\|Archmages]] and deals with matters of magic for the Empire.

	Unlike the other four houses of power, the '''[[~~Imperial~~ Bourse\|Bourse]]''' does not have meetings or wield political power directly. The influence of those able to claim a seat on the Bourse either by purchasing it at auction or being appointed by their fellow citizens comes from control of the four extremely valuable materials. Only through the Bourse can one acquire large amounts of the scarce [[mithril]], [[weirwood]], [[white granite]], and [[ilium]].		Unlike the other four houses of power, the '''[[Bourse\|Bourse]]''' does not have meetings or wield political power directly. The influence of those able to claim a seat on the Bourse either by purchasing it at auction or being appointed by their fellow citizens comes from control of the four extremely valuable materials. Only through the Bourse can one acquire large amounts of the scarce [[mithril]], [[weirwood]], [[white granite]], and [[ilium]].

	==One Religion==		==One Religion==