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Leading a territory

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	Each dictum must be in the form of an action or outcome that the new senator is expected to try achieve. Thus a dictum might call on the senator to commission a port in Apulus, or disburse funds from the Imperial treasury to buy mana for Urizeni magicians, but the egregore would discount a dictum calling on Urizen to commit funds to support a new fortification. The egregore will usually invite whoever submitted the dictum to speak first, giving them a chance to make their case. They will then call on other citizens to support or rebut the dictum, but each citizen is permitted no more than a single minute to speak on each dictum, and no citizen can speak more than once on a single dictum. It's expected that each speaker will add something to the debate; citizens who use their minute to simply agree with other speakers are often criticized for wasting time.		Each dictum must be in the form of an action or outcome that the new senator is expected to try achieve. Thus a dictum might call on the senator to commission a port in Apulus, or disburse funds from the Imperial treasury to buy mana for Urizeni magicians, but the egregore would discount a dictum calling on Urizen to commit funds to support a new fortification. The egregore will usually invite whoever submitted the dictum to speak first, giving them a chance to make their case. They will then call on other citizens to support or rebut the dictum, but each citizen is permitted no more than a single minute to speak on each dictum, and no citizen can speak more than once on a single dictum. It's expected that each speaker will add something to the debate; citizens who use their minute to simply agree with other speakers are often criticized for wasting time.

	Once each debate concludes, the magicians from the territory who are present indicate their support or opposition by raising their hand with the issue decided by majority vote. In the case of a tie, then a dictum is considered to have failed to gain the support of the demos. it is not possible to change the wording of a dictum raised to the demos - the vote is always to either support or reject the dictum as written - another reason that brevity and clarity are considered ideal.		Once each debate concludes, the magicians from the territory who are present indicate their support or opposition by raising their hand with the issue decided by majority vote. In the case of a tie, then a dictum is considered to have failed to gain the support of the demos. It is not possible to change the wording of a dictum raised to the demos - the vote is always to either support or reject the dictum as written - another reason that brevity and clarity are considered ideal.

	The demos concludes once all the dicta have been voted on. At this point, all candidates for the senatorial position are expected to present themselves. Most Urizeni expect their senator to be a resident of the territory they are standing for, but there is no legal requirement for that to be the case. Only Urizeni magicians from the territory may vote. While the candidates formally announce themselves at the conclusion of the demos it is much more usual for them to do so before it begins - so that they can then use the demos as an opportunity to canvas for undecided voters.		The demos concludes once all the dicta have been voted on. At this point, all candidates for the senatorial position are expected to present themselves. Most Urizeni expect their senator to be a resident of the territory they are standing for, but there is no legal requirement for that to be the case. Only Urizeni magicians from the territory may vote. While the candidates formally announce themselves at the conclusion of the demos it is much more usual for them to do so before it begins - so that they can then use the demos as an opportunity to canvas for undecided voters.

Hailmur: /* Dicta */

2026-02-19T13:39:16Z

Dicta

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	===Summer 387YE===		===Summer 387YE===
	In the election for '''[[Redoubt]]''', the following dicta were agreed at the demos. The winning candidate was '''Thalia of Netherwatch'''.		In the election for '''[[Redoubt]]''', the following dicta were agreed at the demos. The winning candidate was '''Thalia of Netherwatch'''.
	<table class='wikitable mw-collapsed mw-collapsible sortable'><tr><th>~~Autumn 386YE~~ Dictum</th><th>Agreed?</th></tr>		<table class='wikitable mw-collapsed mw-collapsible sortable'><tr><th>Summer 387YE Dictum</th><th>Agreed?</th></tr>
	<tr><td>The Senator gives assurance they will work towards helping to raise funds to repay the raising of the Argent Sword.</td><td>Yes</td>		<tr><td>The Senator gives assurance they will work towards helping to raise funds to repay the raising of the Argent Sword.</td><td>Yes</td>
	<tr><td>The Senator agrees to hold at least one hour per summit as an office hour where they will be in a known location in Urizen to talk to the people of Redoubt.</td><td>Yes</td>		<tr><td>The Senator agrees to hold at least one hour per summit as an office hour where they will be in a known location in Urizen to talk to the people of Redoubt.</td><td>Yes</td>
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	===Winter 386YE===		===Winter 386YE===
	In the election for '''[[Zenith]]''', the following dicta were agreed at the demos. The winning candidate was '''Herminius of the House of the Wanderer'''.		In the election for '''[[Zenith]]''', the following dicta were agreed at the demos. The winning candidate was '''Herminius of the House of the Wanderer'''.
	<table class='wikitable mw-collapsed mw-collapsible sortable'><tr><th>~~Autumn~~ 386YE Dictum</th><th>Agreed?</th></tr>		<table class='wikitable mw-collapsed mw-collapsible sortable'><tr><th>Winter 386YE Dictum</th><th>Agreed?</th></tr>
	<tr><td>The Senatorial Candidate will ensure the commencement of the construction of the new mountain to house the displaced spires of the Arch of the Skies.</td><td>Yes</td>		<tr><td>The Senatorial Candidate will ensure the commencement of the construction of the new mountain to house the displaced spires of the Arch of the Skies.</td><td>Yes</td>
	<tr><td>I agree to start building the beneficiary of the Golden Cascade within this term of office.</td><td>Yes</td>		<tr><td>I agree to start building the beneficiary of the Golden Cascade within this term of office.</td><td>Yes</td>

Twiggy at 21:39, 28 January 2026

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Urizen Senator.jpg\|caption=The Senators of Urizen are selected for their magical ability<br>and for their cleverness.\|align=left\|width=300}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Urizen Senator.jpg\|caption=The Senators of Urizen are selected for their magical ability<br>and for their cleverness.\|align=left\|width=300}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Magic is seen as a mark of a rational and learned mind and more importantly as the most powerful tool that an individual or group can wield. The Urizen maintain that those who best understand the world are the ones best suited to lead it, and they look to their most powerful mages for leadership. Every citizen is encouraged to learn a little magic, whether it is practical spellcasting or superior craftwork, but ritual magic, the mastery of the lore of the [[~~Realms~~]], is regarded as the highest calling.		Magic is seen as a mark of a rational and learned mind and more importantly as the most powerful tool that an individual or group can wield. The Urizen maintain that those who best understand the world are the ones best suited to lead it, and they look to their most powerful mages for leadership. Every citizen is encouraged to learn a little magic, whether it is practical spellcasting or superior craftwork, but ritual magic, the mastery of the lore of the [[realms]], is regarded as the highest calling.

	Most Urizen [[spires]] appoint an arbiter whose role is to resolve disputes, and represent the spire to others. Traditionally the individual who is deemed to demonstrate the most complete [[Arete]] is asked to take the position. In most spires this will be the wisest and most skilled mage, but a martial spire is more likely to choose a weapon-master than a magician.		Most Urizen [[spires]] appoint an arbiter whose role is to resolve disputes, and represent the spire to others. Traditionally the individual who is deemed to demonstrate the most complete [[Arete]] is asked to take the position. In most spires this will be the wisest and most skilled mage, but a martial spire is more likely to choose a weapon-master than a magician.

Hailmur: /* Leading a territory */

2025-09-20T00:50:34Z

Leading a territory

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	The candidate with the most votes is duly elected. The dicta are displayed after the election in the Hub for any citizens to view and when the summit is over a written record is then made of the dicta that the winning candidate committed to. The expectation is that the senator will be able to explain what they are doing to achieve these policies or be able to show that they have advanced them.		The candidate with the most votes is duly elected. The dicta are displayed after the election in the Hub for any citizens to view and when the summit is over a written record is then made of the dicta that the winning candidate committed to. The expectation is that the senator will be able to explain what they are doing to achieve these policies or be able to show that they have advanced them.

	The senators for each Imperial territory are re-elected at specific equinox and solstices during the year. The senator for Redoubt is elected at the Summer Solstice, the senator for Morrow is elected at the Autumn Equinox, ~~and~~ the senator for Zenith is elected at the Winter Solstice. When Spiral was an Urizen territory, its senator was elected at the Spring Equinox.		The senators for each Imperial territory are re-elected at specific equinox and solstices during the year. The senator for Redoubt is elected at the Summer Solstice, the senator for Morrow is elected at the Autumn Equinox, the senator for Zenith is elected at the Winter Solstice, and the senator for Sarangrave is elected at the Spring Equinox. When Spiral was an Urizen territory, its senator was elected at the Spring Equinox.

	===Foci of the Silver Flame===		===Foci of the Silver Flame===
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	* [[Redoubt]] - {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Senator_for_Redoubt_occupant}}		* [[Redoubt]] - {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Senator_for_Redoubt_occupant}}
	* [[Zenith]] - {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Senator_for_Zenith_occupant}}		* [[Zenith]] - {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Senator_for_Zenith_occupant}}
			* [[Sarangrave]] - {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Senator_for_Sarangrave_occupant}}

	==Prominent Spires==		==Prominent Spires==

Hailmur: /* Leading a territory */

2025-09-04T14:43:36Z

Leading a territory

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	The purpose of the demos is for the assembled citizens to agree on a set of resolutions that they wish to see their senators achieve. To achieve this, any arbiter of a spire in the territory may present the egregore with a single dictum they wish the demos to consider. A dictum should be in writing and given to the egregore no later than an hour before the demos is due to start. The egregore curates an agenda from the list of suggestions they have been given, merging any duplicate ideas. Usually the egregore will serve as the chairperson for the meeting, but occasionally they will delegate to a civil servant or a trusted citizen who has demonstrated the capacity to be fair and unbiased to run the demos.		The purpose of the demos is for the assembled citizens to agree on a set of resolutions that they wish to see their senators achieve. To achieve this, any arbiter of a spire in the territory may present the egregore with a single dictum they wish the demos to consider. A dictum should be in writing and given to the egregore no later than an hour before the demos is due to start. The egregore curates an agenda from the list of suggestions they have been given, merging any duplicate ideas. Usually the egregore will serve as the chairperson for the meeting, but occasionally they will delegate to a civil servant or a trusted citizen who has demonstrated the capacity to be fair and unbiased to run the demos.

	Each dictum must be in the form of an action or outcome the new senator is expected to try achieve. Thus a dictum might call on the senator to commission a port in Apulus, or disburse funds from the Imperial treasury to buy mana for Urizeni magicians, but the egregore would discount a dictum calling on Urizen to commit funds to support a new fortification. The egregore will usually invite whoever submitted the dictum to speak first, giving them a chance to make their case. They will then call on other citizens to support or rebut the dictum, but each citizen is permitted no more than a single minute to speak on each dictum, and no citizen can speak more than once on a single dictum. It's expected that each speaker will add something to the debate; citizens who use their minute to simply agree with other speakers are often criticized for wasting time.		Each dictum must be in the form of an action or outcome that the new senator is expected to try achieve. Thus a dictum might call on the senator to commission a port in Apulus, or disburse funds from the Imperial treasury to buy mana for Urizeni magicians, but the egregore would discount a dictum calling on Urizen to commit funds to support a new fortification. The egregore will usually invite whoever submitted the dictum to speak first, giving them a chance to make their case. They will then call on other citizens to support or rebut the dictum, but each citizen is permitted no more than a single minute to speak on each dictum, and no citizen can speak more than once on a single dictum. It's expected that each speaker will add something to the debate; citizens who use their minute to simply agree with other speakers are often criticized for wasting time.

	Once each debate concludes, the magicians from the territory who are present indicate their support or opposition by raising their hand with the issue decided by majority vote. In the case of a tie, then a dictum is considered to have failed to gain the support of the demos. it is not possible to change the wording of a dictum raised to the demos - the vote is always to either support or reject the dictum as written - another reason that brevity and clarity are considered ideal.		Once each debate concludes, the magicians from the territory who are present indicate their support or opposition by raising their hand with the issue decided by majority vote. In the case of a tie, then a dictum is considered to have failed to gain the support of the demos. it is not possible to change the wording of a dictum raised to the demos - the vote is always to either support or reject the dictum as written - another reason that brevity and clarity are considered ideal.
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	The candidate with the most votes is duly elected. The dicta are displayed after the election in the Hub for any citizens to view and when the summit is over a written record is then made of the dicta that the winning candidate committed to. The expectation is that the senator will be able to explain what they are doing to achieve these policies or be able to show that they have advanced them.		The candidate with the most votes is duly elected. The dicta are displayed after the election in the Hub for any citizens to view and when the summit is over a written record is then made of the dicta that the winning candidate committed to. The expectation is that the senator will be able to explain what they are doing to achieve these policies or be able to show that they have advanced them.
	The senators for each Imperial territory are re-elected at specific equinox and solstices during the year. The senator for Redoubt is elected at the Summer Solstice, the senator for Morrow is elected at the Autumn Equinox, and the senator for Zenith is elected at the Winter Solstice. When Spiral was an Urizen territory its senator was elected at the Spring Equinox.
			The senators for each Imperial territory are re-elected at specific equinox and solstices during the year. The senator for Redoubt is elected at the Summer Solstice, the senator for Morrow is elected at the Autumn Equinox, and the senator for Zenith is elected at the Winter Solstice. When Spiral was an Urizen territory, its senator was elected at the Spring Equinox.

			===Foci of the Silver Flame===
			The Silver Flame of [[Spiral#Cinion\|Cinion]] are foreigners who have pledged to provide each of the Urizen senators with a [[:category:foci\|foci]] once a year. The foci is received the season after the senator is elected, and can be used to enhance a ritualist's knowledge of a specific realm for the performance of a single ritual each day. The Silver Flame will continue providing these rings for as long as the Silver Flame are recognised as foreigners, and Spiral is not an Urizen territory.

			'''OOC Note:''' The newly elected senator should email {{plot}} before downtime closes after the event they are elected, and choose which realm they want the ring to benefit.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=DariusIsScheming.jpg\|caption=Those who best understand the world are best suited to lead it.\|align=right\|width=300}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=DariusIsScheming.jpg\|caption=Those who best understand the world are best suited to lead it.\|align=right\|width=300}}
	===Incumbent===		===Incumbent===

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	==Dicta==		==Dicta==
	After the demos, once the dicta are agreed, they are copied down by the [[egregore]] and the Civil Service. Copies of these are posted up in [[Anvil#The Hub\|the Hub]] for all to see, and commonly distributed to Urizen citizens who do not attend Anvil but have an interest in their nation's politics. The winning candidate is expected to stand by the commitments enshrined in the dicta, as per the Urizen ideals of [[Urizen hearth magic#Truth\|Truth]].		After the demos, once the dicta are agreed, they are copied down by the [[egregore]] and the Civil Service. Copies of these are posted up in [[Anvil#The Hub\|the Hub]] for all to see, and commonly distributed to Urizen citizens who do not attend Anvil but have an interest in their nation's politics. The winning candidate is expected to stand by the commitments enshrined in the dicta, as per the Urizen ideals of [[Urizen hearth magic#Truth\|Truth]].
			===Summer 387YE===
			In the election for '''[[Redoubt]]''', the following dicta were agreed at the demos. The winning candidate was '''Thalia of Netherwatch'''.
			<table class='wikitable mw-collapsed mw-collapsible sortable'><tr><th>Autumn 386YE Dictum</th><th>Agreed?</th></tr>
			<tr><td>The Senator gives assurance they will work towards helping to raise funds to repay the raising of the Argent Sword.</td><td>Yes</td>
			<tr><td>The Senator agrees to hold at least one hour per summit as an office hour where they will be in a known location in Urizen to talk to the people of Redoubt.</td><td>Yes</td>
			</table>
	===Winter 386YE===		===Winter 386YE===
	In the election for '''[[Zenith]]''', the following dicta were agreed at the demos. The winning candidate was '''Herminius of the House of the Wanderer'''.		In the election for '''[[Zenith]]''', the following dicta were agreed at the demos. The winning candidate was '''Herminius of the House of the Wanderer'''.

Emmanovi: /* Dicta */ Added Winter 386

2025-06-02T19:31:07Z

Dicta: Added Winter 386

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	==Dicta==		==Dicta==
	After the demos, once the dicta are agreed, they are copied down by the [[egregore]] and the Civil Service. Copies of these are posted up in [[Anvil#The Hub\|the Hub]] for all to see, and commonly distributed to Urizen citizens who do not attend Anvil but have an interest in their nation's politics. The winning candidate is expected to stand by the commitments enshrined in the dicta, as per the Urizen ideals of [[Urizen hearth magic#Truth\|Truth]].		After the demos, once the dicta are agreed, they are copied down by the [[egregore]] and the Civil Service. Copies of these are posted up in [[Anvil#The Hub\|the Hub]] for all to see, and commonly distributed to Urizen citizens who do not attend Anvil but have an interest in their nation's politics. The winning candidate is expected to stand by the commitments enshrined in the dicta, as per the Urizen ideals of [[Urizen hearth magic#Truth\|Truth]].
			===Winter 386YE===
			In the election for '''[[Zenith]]''', the following dicta were agreed at the demos. The winning candidate was '''Herminius of the House of the Wanderer'''.
			<table class='wikitable mw-collapsed mw-collapsible sortable'><tr><th>Autumn 386YE Dictum</th><th>Agreed?</th></tr>
			<tr><td>The Senatorial Candidate will ensure the commencement of the construction of the new mountain to house the displaced spires of the Arch of the Skies.</td><td>Yes</td>
			<tr><td>I agree to start building the beneficiary of the Golden Cascade within this term of office.</td><td>Yes</td>
			</table>
	===Autumn 386YE===		===Autumn 386YE===
	In the election for '''[[Morrow]]''', the following dicta were agreed at the demos. The winning candidate was '''Sejanus of the Scarlet Guard'''.		In the election for '''[[Morrow]]''', the following dicta were agreed at the demos. The winning candidate was '''Sejanus of the Scarlet Guard'''.

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	==Dicta==		==Dicta==
	After the demos, once the dicta are agreed, they are copied down by the [[egregore]] and the Civil Service. Copies of these are posted up in [[Anvil#The Hub\|the Hub]] for all to see, and commonly distributed to Urizen citizens who do not attend Anvil but have an interest in their nation's politics. The winning candidate is expected to stand by the commitments enshrined in the dicta, as per the Urizen ideals of [[Urizen hearth magic#Truth\|Truth]].		After the demos, once the dicta are agreed, they are copied down by the [[egregore]] and the Civil Service. Copies of these are posted up in [[Anvil#The Hub\|the Hub]] for all to see, and commonly distributed to Urizen citizens who do not attend Anvil but have an interest in their nation's politics. The winning candidate is expected to stand by the commitments enshrined in the dicta, as per the Urizen ideals of [[Urizen hearth magic#Truth\|Truth]].
			===Autumn 386YE===
			In the election for '''[[Morrow]]''', the following dicta were agreed at the demos. The winning candidate was '''Sejanus of the Scarlet Guard'''.
			<table class='wikitable mw-collapsed mw-collapsible sortable'><tr><th>Autumn 386YE Dictum</th><th>Agreed?</th></tr>
			<tr><td>To appoint a proxy from outside their spire or citadel: to train and encourage them; to grant them one motion of their own design, advise them on it, and prepare them to present it.</td><td>Yes</td>
			<tr><td>The Senator commits to the building of a fort in Morrow within the year.</td><td>No</td>
			<tr><td>To build at least one improvement to the infrastructure of Morrow and ensure that appropriate Senate funding is sought.</td><td>Yes</td>
			<tr><td>To maintain harmonious relations with the Marches, I give my assurance I will endeavour to support Marcher interests in the Senate where not in conflict with the interests of Morrow, or Urizen as a whole.</td><td>Yes</td>
			<tr><td>The Senator for Morrow commits to do all in their power to secure the Arch of the Sky as an Urizen National Bourse seat.</td><td>Yes</td>
			</table>
	===Summer 386YE===		===Summer 386YE===
	In the election for '''[[Redoubt]]''', the following dicta were agreed at the demos. The winning candidate was '''Thalia of Netherwatch'''.		In the election for '''[[Redoubt]]''', the following dicta were agreed at the demos. The winning candidate was '''Thalia of Netherwatch'''.

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Leading a territory

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	Once it is clear which candidate supports which dicta there a final vote to select the senator. The candidates spread out and every magician from the territory present indicates their support for their preferred candidate, usually by moving to stand behind them if they are physically comfortable doing so. Only magicians who are present at the demos can vote - but it is fine for a magician who needs to remain seated to ask a colleague to register their support for their chosen candidate on their behalf. Only magicians who have not voted in another Urizen senatorial election in the past year may participate in the vote.		Once it is clear which candidate supports which dicta there a final vote to select the senator. The candidates spread out and every magician from the territory present indicates their support for their preferred candidate, usually by moving to stand behind them if they are physically comfortable doing so. Only magicians who are present at the demos can vote - but it is fine for a magician who needs to remain seated to ask a colleague to register their support for their chosen candidate on their behalf. Only magicians who have not voted in another Urizen senatorial election in the past year may participate in the vote.

	The candidate with the most votes is duly elected. A written record is then made of the dicta that the winning candidate committed to. The expectation is that the senator will be able to explain what they are doing to achieve these policies or be able to show that they have advanced them.		The candidate with the most votes is duly elected. The dicta are displayed after the election in the Hub for any citizens to view and when the summit is over a written record is then made of the dicta that the winning candidate committed to. The expectation is that the senator will be able to explain what they are doing to achieve these policies or be able to show that they have advanced them.
	The senators for each Imperial territory are re-elected at specific equinox and solstices during the year. The senator for Redoubt is elected at the Summer Solstice, the senator for Morrow is elected at the Autumn Equinox, and the senator for Zenith is elected at the Winter Solstice. When Spiral was an Urizen territory its senator was elected at the Spring Equinox.		The senators for each Imperial territory are re-elected at specific equinox and solstices during the year. The senator for Redoubt is elected at the Summer Solstice, the senator for Morrow is elected at the Autumn Equinox, and the senator for Zenith is elected at the Winter Solstice. When Spiral was an Urizen territory its senator was elected at the Spring Equinox.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=DariusIsScheming.jpg\|caption=Those who best understand the world are best suited to lead it.\|align=right\|width=300}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=DariusIsScheming.jpg\|caption=Those who best understand the world are best suited to lead it.\|align=right\|width=300}}

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 ==Dicta==
 After the demos, once the dicta are agreed, they are copied down by the [[egregore]] and the Civil Service. Copies of these are posted up in [[Anvil#The Hub|the Hub]] for all to see, and commonly distributed to Urizen citizens who do not attend Anvil but have an interest in their nation's politics. The winning candidate is expected to stand by the commitments enshrined in the dicta, as per the Urizen ideals of [[Urizen hearth magic#Truth|Truth]].
 ===Autumn 385YE===
 In the election for '''[[Morrow]]''', the following dicta were agreed at the demos. The winning candidate was '''Laelius Archsky'''.