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Twiggy at 17:00, 7 April 2026

2026-04-07T17:00:58Z

Twiggy: /* Address the Conclave */

2026-01-22T01:18:19Z

Address the Conclave

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	At the start of each Conclave session there is a single opportunity for the Throne to address the magicians present. The Throne can choose to address the Conclave personally or else nominate a single citizen to speak.		At the start of each Conclave session there is a single opportunity for the Throne to address the magicians present. The Throne can choose to address the Conclave personally or else nominate a single citizen to speak.

	The Throne must pay mana to do so following the [[~~Imperial_Conclave~~#Conclave_Principles\|Principle of Proportions]] for speaking before the Conclave, one mana for the first minute, two for the second and so on. To use this power the Throne simply informs the Prefect of their intention and the address is added to the Conclave agenda as the first order of business before any declarations are presented.		The Throne must pay mana to do so following the [[Conclave#Conclave_Principles\|Principle of Proportions]] for speaking before the Conclave, one mana for the first minute, two for the second and so on. To use this power the Throne simply informs the Prefect of their intention and the address is added to the Conclave agenda as the first order of business before any declarations are presented.

	====Declaration of Candidacy====		====Declaration of Candidacy====

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

2026-01-16T09:45:08Z

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

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	The Throne has the right to make a [[Council address]] once per summit. As a member of the Military Council, The Throne is able to participate freely in the debates there, but this power allows them to deliver an impassioned speech on a subject of their choice. To make an address, The Throne must add the address to the agenda for the next [[Council session]].		The Throne has the right to make a [[Council address]] once per summit. As a member of the Military Council, The Throne is able to participate freely in the debates there, but this power allows them to deliver an impassioned speech on a subject of their choice. To make an address, The Throne must add the address to the agenda for the next [[Council session]].
	====Defender of the Empire====		====Defender of the Empire====
	The Throne may remove a [[general]] from their position on the Imperial Military Council. The occupant of The Throne automatically assumes responsibility for and control of the [[~~Imperial army~~]] and all associated legal rights accorded to that general. In effect, command of the army and the right to appoint an adjutant become part of the legal powers of The Throne for the duration.		The Throne may remove a [[general]] from their position on the Imperial Military Council. The occupant of The Throne automatically assumes responsibility for and control of the [[Army]] and all associated legal rights accorded to that general. In effect, command of the army and the right to appoint an adjutant become part of the legal powers of The Throne for the duration.

	The Throne continues to operate as the general until a new election is held for the position. This happens when the assumed title of general comes due for re-election at the normal time - or when The Throne is revoked. The general that loses their position in this way is no longer considered to possess an Imperial title.		The Throne continues to operate as the general until a new election is held for the position. This happens when the assumed title of general comes due for re-election at the normal time - or when The Throne is revoked. The general that loses their position in this way is no longer considered to possess an Imperial title.

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

2026-01-15T22:08:07Z

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

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	<quote by="Walter Brewer, Senator for Upwold">A bleeding pox take your manners. Having a beard doesn't make you wise. We could put a pig in that chair and put a crown on it - it would still be a ruddy pig. She can have my respect when she earns it.</quote>		<quote by="Walter Brewer, Senator for Upwold">A bleeding pox take your manners. Having a beard doesn't make you wise. We could put a pig in that chair and put a crown on it - it would still be a ruddy pig. She can have my respect when she earns it.</quote>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Throne is the most powerful political position in the Empire. It is the formal title for the position of the head of the Imperial state, be they emperor or empress. The occupant heads the [[Senate]], the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] and the [[Military Council]] and serves as a rallying figure for the entire Empire.		The Throne is the most powerful political position in the Empire. It is the formal title for the position of the head of the Imperial state, be they emperor or empress. The occupant heads the [[Senate]], the [[Synod]] and the [[Military Council]] and serves as a rallying figure for the entire Empire.

	The powers of The Throne were codified when the Empire was first created and have remained largely unchanged since then. There have been [[Historical Empresses and Emperors\|twenty-one Empresses and Emperors]] since the Empire was created.		The powers of The Throne were codified when the Empire was first created and have remained largely unchanged since then. There have been [[Historical Empresses and Emperors\|twenty-one Empresses and Emperors]] since the Empire was created.
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	Although The Throne is needed to ratify amendments to the [[Imperial Constitution]] which have been passed by the Senate, they cannot approve an unconstitutional motion. A motion that has been struck down by the [[Scrutiny#Constitutional_Court\|constitutional court]] because it is considered to violate the spirit of the Constitution cannot be ratified by an Empress.		Although The Throne is needed to ratify amendments to the [[Imperial Constitution]] which have been passed by the Senate, they cannot approve an unconstitutional motion. A motion that has been struck down by the [[Scrutiny#Constitutional_Court\|constitutional court]] because it is considered to violate the spirit of the Constitution cannot be ratified by an Empress.
	===Synod Veto===		===Synod Veto===
	Three powers of the Throne - [[#The Hand of the Chancellor\|Hand of the Chancellor]], [[#Face of the Empire\| Face of the Empire]], and [[#Declaration of War\|Declaration of War]] - are made by announcement in the Senate. As with any announcement, if the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] choose to use their [[veto]] then The Throne may not make another announcement which is functionally the same until the next summit. For example, if the use of Hand of the Chancellor were vetoed by the Synod then it could not be used again that summit. If the Synod vetoed a Declaration of War by The Throne, The Throne could not declare war against the same country or power that summit.		Three powers of the Throne - [[#The Hand of the Chancellor\|Hand of the Chancellor]], [[#Face of the Empire\| Face of the Empire]], and [[#Declaration of War\|Declaration of War]] - are made by announcement in the Senate. As with any announcement, if the [[Synod]] choose to use their [[veto]] then The Throne may not make another announcement which is functionally the same until the next summit. For example, if the use of Hand of the Chancellor were vetoed by the Synod then it could not be used again that summit. If the Synod vetoed a Declaration of War by The Throne, The Throne could not declare war against the same country or power that summit.

	==Powers==		==Powers==
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	The Throne has the right to make a [[Senate address]] once per summit. As a member of the Senate, The Throne is able to participate freely in the debates there, but this power allows them to deliver an impassioned speech on a subject of their choice. To make an address, The Throne must add the address to the agenda for the next [[Senate session]].		The Throne has the right to make a [[Senate address]] once per summit. As a member of the Senate, The Throne is able to participate freely in the debates there, but this power allows them to deliver an impassioned speech on a subject of their choice. To make an address, The Throne must add the address to the agenda for the next [[Senate session]].
	====The Hand of the Chancellor====		====The Hand of the Chancellor====
	Up to one third of the residual income to the Imperial Treasury each season can be [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#The_Imperial_Treasury\|disbursed]] by The Throne without approval by the Senate. They may take these funds and dispose of them as they choose. To use this power, The Throne must make an appropriate [[Senate announcement\|announcement]] in a Senate session. If the General [[Assembly]] of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] [[veto]] the announcement, then The Throne may not use the Hand of the Chancellor again that summit.		Up to one third of the residual income to the Imperial Treasury each season can be [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#The_Imperial_Treasury\|disbursed]] by The Throne without approval by the Senate. They may take these funds and dispose of them as they choose. To use this power, The Throne must make an appropriate [[Senate announcement\|announcement]] in a Senate session. If the General [[Assembly]] of the [[Synod]] [[veto]] the announcement, then The Throne may not use the Hand of the Chancellor again that summit.

	The maximum that The Throne may disburse in this way during a summit is equal to a third of the Senate's income for that summit, after all upkeep has been paid. The Imperial Treasury cannot go into debt, so no motion or announcement may disburse more thrones than remain in the Treasury.		The maximum that The Throne may disburse in this way during a summit is equal to a third of the Senate's income for that summit, after all upkeep has been paid. The Imperial Treasury cannot go into debt, so no motion or announcement may disburse more thrones than remain in the Treasury.
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	====Face of the Empire====		====Face of the Empire====
	The Throne may remove an [[ambassador]] from their position. The Throne must make an appropriate [[Senate announcement\|announcement]] in a Senate session. If the General [[Assembly]] of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] [[veto]] the announcement, then The Throne may not use the Face of the Empire ''against the same ambassador'' for the remainder of the summit.		The Throne may remove an [[ambassador]] from their position. The Throne must make an appropriate [[Senate announcement\|announcement]] in a Senate session. If the General [[Assembly]] of the [[Synod]] [[veto]] the announcement, then The Throne may not use the Face of the Empire ''against the same ambassador'' for the remainder of the summit.

	The occupant of The Throne automatically assumes responsibility for representing the Empire to that [[Foreign_nations\| foreign nation]] and all associated legal rights accorded to that ambassador. In effect, the power to negotiate a treaty, to send a letter to their counterpart in the other nation, and the running of any associated [[ministry]] become part of the legal powers of The Throne for the duration.		The occupant of The Throne automatically assumes responsibility for representing the Empire to that [[Foreign_nations\| foreign nation]] and all associated legal rights accorded to that ambassador. In effect, the power to negotiate a treaty, to send a letter to their counterpart in the other nation, and the running of any associated [[ministry]] become part of the legal powers of The Throne for the duration.
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	====Custodian of Virtue====		====Custodian of Virtue====
	The Throne may intercede in the creation of any judgement by any assembly that requires a [[Judgement#Majority\|lesser majority]] of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]]. This intercession causes the judgement to require the greater majority to pass. To use this power, The Throne must intercede before the judgement is complete; they cannot use this power ''after'' a judgement has been rendered. The Throne does not have the ability to rescind the use of this power once they have announced its use.		The Throne may intercede in the creation of any judgement by any assembly that requires a [[Judgement#Majority\|lesser majority]] of the [[Synod]]. This intercession causes the judgement to require the greater majority to pass. To use this power, The Throne must intercede before the judgement is complete; they cannot use this power ''after'' a judgement has been rendered. The Throne does not have the ability to rescind the use of this power once they have announced its use.

	If the judgement fails to pass, then any subsequent judgement raised in the same summit that would have the same outcome automatically requires the greater majority.		If the judgement fails to pass, then any subsequent judgement raised in the same summit that would have the same outcome automatically requires the greater majority.

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

2026-01-15T14:47:34Z

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

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	<quote by="Walter Brewer, Senator for Upwold">A bleeding pox take your manners. Having a beard doesn't make you wise. We could put a pig in that chair and put a crown on it - it would still be a ruddy pig. She can have my respect when she earns it.</quote>		<quote by="Walter Brewer, Senator for Upwold">A bleeding pox take your manners. Having a beard doesn't make you wise. We could put a pig in that chair and put a crown on it - it would still be a ruddy pig. She can have my respect when she earns it.</quote>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Throne is the most powerful political position in the Empire. It is the formal title for the position of the head of the Imperial state, be they emperor or empress. The occupant heads the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]], the [[Imperial Synod]] and the [[Military Council]] and serves as a rallying figure for the entire Empire.		The Throne is the most powerful political position in the Empire. It is the formal title for the position of the head of the Imperial state, be they emperor or empress. The occupant heads the [[Senate]], the [[Imperial Synod]] and the [[Military Council]] and serves as a rallying figure for the entire Empire.

	The powers of The Throne were codified when the Empire was first created and have remained largely unchanged since then. There have been [[Historical Empresses and Emperors\|twenty-one Empresses and Emperors]] since the Empire was created.		The powers of The Throne were codified when the Empire was first created and have remained largely unchanged since then. There have been [[Historical Empresses and Emperors\|twenty-one Empresses and Emperors]] since the Empire was created.

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

2026-01-15T12:23:09Z

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

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	<quote by="Walter Brewer, Senator for Upwold">A bleeding pox take your manners. Having a beard doesn't make you wise. We could put a pig in that chair and put a crown on it - it would still be a ruddy pig. She can have my respect when she earns it.</quote>		<quote by="Walter Brewer, Senator for Upwold">A bleeding pox take your manners. Having a beard doesn't make you wise. We could put a pig in that chair and put a crown on it - it would still be a ruddy pig. She can have my respect when she earns it.</quote>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Throne is the most powerful political position in the Empire. It is the formal title for the position of the head of the Imperial state, be they emperor or empress. The occupant heads the [[Imperial Senate]], the [[Imperial Synod]] and the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council]] and serves as a rallying figure for the entire Empire.		The Throne is the most powerful political position in the Empire. It is the formal title for the position of the head of the Imperial state, be they emperor or empress. The occupant heads the [[Imperial Senate]], the [[Imperial Synod]] and the [[Military Council]] and serves as a rallying figure for the entire Empire.

	The powers of The Throne were codified when the Empire was first created and have remained largely unchanged since then. There have been [[Historical Empresses and Emperors\|twenty-one Empresses and Emperors]] since the Empire was created.		The powers of The Throne were codified when the Empire was first created and have remained largely unchanged since then. There have been [[Historical Empresses and Emperors\|twenty-one Empresses and Emperors]] since the Empire was created.

Hailmur: /* Declaration of War */

2025-08-27T16:38:13Z

Declaration of War

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	The Throne may order a single senator removed from the Senate for the duration of a vote. They are not required to present a justification for this action. Unlike the [[Speaker for the Senate]], they may only remove a single senator during a session and only for the duration of a single motion. Traditionally the Speaker uses their power to exclude senators whose behaviour is disorderly while The Throne acts to remove senators whose behaviour is considered to go against the best interests of the Empire.		The Throne may order a single senator removed from the Senate for the duration of a vote. They are not required to present a justification for this action. Unlike the [[Speaker for the Senate]], they may only remove a single senator during a session and only for the duration of a single motion. Traditionally the Speaker uses their power to exclude senators whose behaviour is disorderly while The Throne acts to remove senators whose behaviour is considered to go against the best interests of the Empire.
	====Declaration of War====		====Declaration of War====
	The Throne can [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#~~Diplomacy~~\|declare war on any foreign power]]. Unlike the Senate, they are not able to end a state of war with another nation. To use this power, The Throne must make an appropriate [[Senate announcement\|announcement]] in a Senate session.		The Throne can [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration_of_War\|declare war on any foreign power]]. Unlike the Senate, they are not able to end a state of war with another nation. To use this power, The Throne must make an appropriate [[Senate announcement\|announcement]] in a Senate session.

	If the declaration of war is vetoed by the Imperial Synod, then The Throne may not make another declaration of war ''against the same nation'' for the remainder of the summit.		If the declaration of war is vetoed by the Imperial Synod, then The Throne may not make another declaration of war ''against the same nation'' for the remainder of the summit.

	====Address the Empire====		====Address the Empire====
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Matt: /* The Great Councils */

2025-07-14T21:47:15Z

The Great Councils

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	While holding the responsibilities of the removed ambassador, The Throne cannot remove any further ambassadors from their position. The Throne cannot choose to appoint a new ambassador to take their responsibilities from them. This means that they cannot use this power again before a new election takes place for the title.		While holding the responsibilities of the removed ambassador, The Throne cannot remove any further ambassadors from their position. The Throne cannot choose to appoint a new ambassador to take their responsibilities from them. This means that they cannot use this power again before a new election takes place for the title.
	===The Great Councils===		===The Great Councils===
	The Throne has the power to vote in any formal session of any [[Imperial sodality]], regardless of whether they have the appropriate Mark of Fellowship or not. In addition they may cast a deciding vote in the event of any tie between sodality members. To participate in this way, they must be present when voting takes place.		The Throne has the power to vote in any formal session of any [[Imperial sodality]], regardless of whether they have the appropriate Mark of Fellowship or not. In addition they may cast a deciding vote in the event of any tie between sodality members. To participate in this way, they must be present when voting takes place. The only exception is the [[Sun Chamber]], which excludes the Throne, unless they are eligible to be a member of that sodality by dint of their age.

	===Powers of Virtue===		===Powers of Virtue===

Twiggy: /* Defender of the Empire */

2025-07-14T07:10:47Z

Defender of the Empire

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	The Throne continues to operate as the general until a new election is held for the position. This happens when the assumed title of general comes due for re-election at the normal time - or when The Throne is revoked. The general that loses their position in this way is no longer considered to possess an Imperial title.		The Throne continues to operate as the general until a new election is held for the position. This happens when the assumed title of general comes due for re-election at the normal time - or when The Throne is revoked. The general that loses their position in this way is no longer considered to possess an Imperial title.

	While holding the responsibilities of the removed general, The Throne cannot remove any further generals from their position. The Throne cannot choose to appoint a new general to take their responsibilities from them. This means that they ~~they~~ cannot use this power again before a new election takes place for the title.		While holding the responsibilities of the removed general, The Throne cannot remove any further generals from their position. The Throne cannot choose to appoint a new general to take their responsibilities from them. This means that they then cannot use this power again before a new election takes place for the title.
	<!--To be clear, the synod cannot revoke the general-bit of The Throne - its the whole Throne or nothing. Effectively control of that army and all powers of that general are now part of the powers of The Throne from our pov -->		<!--To be clear, the synod cannot revoke the general-bit of The Throne - its the whole Throne or nothing. Effectively control of that army and all powers of that general are now part of the powers of The Throne from our pov -->

	===Imperial Favour===		===Imperial Favour===
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=ImperatrixCourt.jpg\|caption=An Imperial Favour allows The Throne to delegate certain powers to trusted allies.\|align=right\|width=400}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=ImperatrixCourt.jpg\|caption=An Imperial Favour allows The Throne to delegate certain powers to trusted allies.\|align=right\|width=400}}

Hailmur: /* Overview */

2025-05-28T23:05:44Z

Overview

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	The Throne is the most powerful political position in the Empire. It is the formal title for the position of the head of the Imperial state, be they emperor or empress. The occupant heads the [[Imperial Senate]], the [[Imperial Synod]] and the [[Imperial Military Council]] and serves as a rallying figure for the entire Empire.		The Throne is the most powerful political position in the Empire. It is the formal title for the position of the head of the Imperial state, be they emperor or empress. The occupant heads the [[Imperial Senate]], the [[Imperial Synod]] and the [[Imperial Military Council]] and serves as a rallying figure for the entire Empire.

	The powers of The Throne were codified when the Empire was first created and have remained largely unchanged since then. There have been [[Historical Empresses and Emperors\|twenty Emperors ~~and Empresses~~]] since the Empire was created.		The powers of The Throne were codified when the Empire was first created and have remained largely unchanged since then. There have been [[Historical Empresses and Emperors\|twenty-one Empresses and Emperors]] since the Empire was created.

	==Duties==		==Duties==
	The Throne holds a unique power: as a head of state, an Emperor or Empress is the only person who can have simultaneous influence in the Senate, the Synod and the Military Council. This gives them a signature ability to help provide unity of vision to the entire Empire and to guide it towards its manifest destiny.		The Throne holds a unique power: as a head of state, an Emperor or Empress is the only person who can have simultaneous influence in the Senate, the Synod and the Military Council. This gives them a signature ability to help provide unity of vision to the entire Empire and to guide it towards its manifest destiny.