Varushka leadership - Revision history

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

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	==Leading a territory==		==Leading a territory==
	Each [[territory]] in Varushka returns a [[Senator]] to the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]]. The process whereby these senators are selected is built around the Varushkan emphasis on [[wisdom]]. The candidates are isolated from the rest of their nation and then brought one-at-a-time before a council of wise ones from the territory in question. Wise ones who hold high office – senators, cardinals, generals, for example – are customarily prevented from taking part in this council.		Each [[territory]] in Varushka returns a [[Senator]] to the [[Senate]]. The process whereby these senators are selected is built around the Varushkan emphasis on [[wisdom]]. The candidates are isolated from the rest of their nation and then brought one-at-a-time before a council of wise ones from the territory in question. Wise ones who hold high office – senators, cardinals, generals, for example – are customarily prevented from taking part in this council.

	Candidates will be asked three questions designed to reveal the Virtue of the candidate, especially their Wisdom. The wise ones listen to the answers but are forbidden to discuss them with the applicant. The egregore will often call on a child to present the questions if there are any young Varushkans in Anvil of a suitable age, and may even encourage them to ask for clarification or challenge what is said if they choose.		Candidates will be asked three questions designed to reveal the Virtue of the candidate, especially their Wisdom. The wise ones listen to the answers but are forbidden to discuss them with the applicant. The egregore will often call on a child to present the questions if there are any young Varushkans in Anvil of a suitable age, and may even encourage them to ask for clarification or challenge what is said if they choose.
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	The senators for each Imperial territory are re-elected at specific equinox and solstices during the year. The Senator for [[Karsk]] is elected at the Spring equinox, the Senator for [[Karov]] is elected at the Summer solstice, the Senator for [[Volodmartz]] is elected at the Autumn equinox, and both the senator for [[Miekarova]] and the senator for [[Ossium]] are elected at the Winter solstice.		The senators for each Imperial territory are re-elected at specific equinox and solstices during the year. The Senator for [[Karsk]] is elected at the Spring equinox, the Senator for [[Karov]] is elected at the Summer solstice, the Senator for [[Volodmartz]] is elected at the Autumn equinox, and both the senator for [[Miekarova]] and the senator for [[Ossium]] are elected at the Winter solstice.

	In Winter 382YE, the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] [[Assignment_of_Ossium\|assigned]] the newly conquered territory of [[Ossium]] to Varushka. The Senator for Ossium is elected alongside the Senator for Miekarova during the Winter Solstice.		In Winter 382YE, the [[Senate]] [[Assignment_of_Ossium\|assigned]] the newly conquered territory of [[Ossium]] to Varushka. The Senator for Ossium is elected alongside the Senator for Miekarova during the Winter Solstice.
	===Incumbent===		===Incumbent===
	The current Varushkan senators are listed below - see the individual territory pages for a full election history for each position.		The current Varushkan senators are listed below - see the individual territory pages for a full election history for each position.

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	Each [[territory]] in Varushka returns a [[Senator]] to the [[Imperial Senate]]. The process whereby these senators are selected is built around the Varushkan emphasis on [[wisdom]]. The candidates are isolated from the rest of their nation and then brought one-at-a-time before a council of wise ones from the territory in question. Wise ones who hold high office – senators, cardinals, generals, for example – are customarily prevented from taking part in this council.		Each [[territory]] in Varushka returns a [[Senator]] to the [[Imperial Senate]]. The process whereby these senators are selected is built around the Varushkan emphasis on [[wisdom]]. The candidates are isolated from the rest of their nation and then brought one-at-a-time before a council of wise ones from the territory in question. Wise ones who hold high office – senators, cardinals, generals, for example – are customarily prevented from taking part in this council.

	Candidates will be asked three questions designed to reveal the Virtue of the candidate, especially their Wisdom. The wise ones listen to the answers but are forbidden to discuss them with the applicant. The ~~egreogre~~ will often call on a child to present the questions if there are any young Varushkans in Anvil of a suitable age, and may even encourage them to ask for clarification or challenge what is said if they choose.		Candidates will be asked three questions designed to reveal the Virtue of the candidate, especially their Wisdom. The wise ones listen to the answers but are forbidden to discuss them with the applicant. The egregore will often call on a child to present the questions if there are any young Varushkans in Anvil of a suitable age, and may even encourage them to ask for clarification or challenge what is said if they choose.

	Once the questioning is complete, the wise ones will discuss among themselves which candidate demonstrated the most Wisdom. When they have made their decision, the candidates (and the civil service) are informed of who has been chosen to be senator for the coming year. Although only wise ones may talk in this meeting, others may be present. Members of the Synod, in particular, have the [[Member_of_the_Synod#Witness\|power of witness]] that gives them the power to witness or observe all aspects of the bodies of state in function, which includes any part of the meeting which involves electing a senator.		Once the questioning is complete, the wise ones will discuss among themselves which candidate demonstrated the most Wisdom. When they have made their decision, the candidates (and the civil service) are informed of who has been chosen to be senator for the coming year. Although only wise ones may talk in this meeting, others may be present. Members of the Synod, in particular, have the [[Member_of_the_Synod#Witness\|power of witness]] that gives them the power to witness or observe all aspects of the bodies of state in function, which includes any part of the meeting which involves electing a senator.

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	==Leading a territory==		==Leading a territory==
	Each [[territory]] in Varushka returns a [[Senator]] to the [[Imperial Senate]]. The process whereby these senators are selected is built around the Varushkan emphasis on [[wisdom]]. The candidates are isolated from the rest of their nation and then brought one-at-a-time before a council ~~composed~~ of ~~the nation's children and the~~ wise ones from the territory in question. Wise ones who hold high office – senators, cardinals, generals, for example – are customarily prevented from taking part in this council.		Each [[territory]] in Varushka returns a [[Senator]] to the [[Imperial Senate]]. The process whereby these senators are selected is built around the Varushkan emphasis on [[wisdom]]. The candidates are isolated from the rest of their nation and then brought one-at-a-time before a council of wise ones from the territory in question. Wise ones who hold high office – senators, cardinals, generals, for example – are customarily prevented from taking part in this council.

	~~The young children, working with the [[Varushka_Egregore\|Egregore]],~~ will ~~ask~~ three questions designed to reveal the Virtue of the candidate, especially their Wisdom. The wise ones listen to the answers but are forbidden to discuss them with the applicant. The ~~children however~~ may ask for clarification or challenge what is said if they choose.		Candidates will be asked three questions designed to reveal the Virtue of the candidate, especially their Wisdom. The wise ones listen to the answers but are forbidden to discuss them with the applicant. The egreogre will often call on a child to present the questions if there are any young Varushkans in Anvil of a suitable age, and may even encourage them to ask for clarification or challenge what is said if they choose.

	Once the questioning is complete, the wise ones will discuss among themselves which candidate demonstrated the most Wisdom. When they have made their decision, the candidates (and the civil service) are informed of who has been chosen to be senator for the coming year. Although only wise ones may talk in this meeting, others may be present. Members of the Synod, in particular, have the [[Member_of_the_Synod#Witness\|power of witness]] that gives them the power to witness or observe all aspects of the bodies of state in function, which includes any part of the meeting which involves electing a senator.		Once the questioning is complete, the wise ones will discuss among themselves which candidate demonstrated the most Wisdom. When they have made their decision, the candidates (and the civil service) are informed of who has been chosen to be senator for the coming year. Although only wise ones may talk in this meeting, others may be present. Members of the Synod, in particular, have the [[Member_of_the_Synod#Witness\|power of witness]] that gives them the power to witness or observe all aspects of the bodies of state in function, which includes any part of the meeting which involves electing a senator.

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	The young children, working with the [[Varushka_Egregore\|Egregore]], will ask three questions designed to reveal the Virtue of the candidate, especially their Wisdom. The wise ones listen to the answers but are forbidden to discuss them with the applicant. The children however may ask for clarification or challenge what is said if they choose.		The young children, working with the [[Varushka_Egregore\|Egregore]], will ask three questions designed to reveal the Virtue of the candidate, especially their Wisdom. The wise ones listen to the answers but are forbidden to discuss them with the applicant. The children however may ask for clarification or challenge what is said if they choose.

	Once the questioning is complete, the wise ones will discuss among themselves which candidate demonstrated the most Wisdom. When they have made their decision, the candidates (and the civil service) are informed of who has been chosen to be senator for the coming year.		Once the questioning is complete, the wise ones will discuss among themselves which candidate demonstrated the most Wisdom. When they have made their decision, the candidates (and the civil service) are informed of who has been chosen to be senator for the coming year. Although only wise ones may talk in this meeting, others may be present. Members of the Synod, in particular, have the [[Member_of_the_Synod#Witness\|power of witness]] that gives them the power to witness or observe all aspects of the bodies of state in function, which includes any part of the meeting which involves electing a senator.

	The senators for each Imperial territory are re-elected at specific equinox and solstices during the year. The Senator for [[Karsk]] is elected at the Spring equinox, the Senator for [[Karov]] is elected at the Summer solstice, the Senator for [[Volodmartz]] is elected at the Autumn equinox, and both the senator for [[Miekarova]] and the senator for [[Ossium]] are elected at the Winter solstice.		The senators for each Imperial territory are re-elected at specific equinox and solstices during the year. The Senator for [[Karsk]] is elected at the Spring equinox, the Senator for [[Karov]] is elected at the Summer solstice, the Senator for [[Volodmartz]] is elected at the Autumn equinox, and both the senator for [[Miekarova]] and the senator for [[Ossium]] are elected at the Winter solstice.

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	==Leading a territory==		==Leading a territory==
	Each [[territory]] in Varushka returns a [[Senator]] to the [[Imperial Senate]]. The process whereby these ~~Senators~~ are selected is built around the Varushkan emphasis on [[wisdom]]. The candidates are isolated from the rest of their nation and then brought one-at-a-time before a council composed of the nation's children and the wise ones. Wise ones who hold high office – senators, cardinals, generals, for example – are customarily prevented from taking part in this council.		Each [[territory]] in Varushka returns a [[Senator]] to the [[Imperial Senate]]. The process whereby these senators are selected is built around the Varushkan emphasis on [[wisdom]]. The candidates are isolated from the rest of their nation and then brought one-at-a-time before a council composed of the nation's children and the wise ones from the territory in question. Wise ones who hold high office – senators, cardinals, generals, for example – are customarily prevented from taking part in this council.

	The young children, working with the [[Varushka_Egregore\|Egregore]], will ask three questions designed to reveal the Virtue of the candidate, especially their Wisdom. The wise ones listen to the answers but are forbidden to discuss them with the applicant. The children however may ask for clarification or challenge what is said if they choose.		The young children, working with the [[Varushka_Egregore\|Egregore]], will ask three questions designed to reveal the Virtue of the candidate, especially their Wisdom. The wise ones listen to the answers but are forbidden to discuss them with the applicant. The children however may ask for clarification or challenge what is said if they choose.
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	Once the questioning is complete, the wise ones will discuss among themselves which candidate demonstrated the most Wisdom. When they have made their decision, the candidates (and the civil service) are informed of who has been chosen to be senator for the coming year.		Once the questioning is complete, the wise ones will discuss among themselves which candidate demonstrated the most Wisdom. When they have made their decision, the candidates (and the civil service) are informed of who has been chosen to be senator for the coming year.

	The senators for each Imperial territory are re-elected at specific equinox and solstices during the year. The ~~senator~~ for [[Karsk]] is elected at the Spring equinox, the ~~senator~~ for [[Karov]] is elected at the Summer solstice, the ~~senator~~ for [[Volodmartz]] is elected at the Autumn equinox, and both the senator for [[Miekarova]] and the senator for [[Ossium]] are elected at the Winter solstice.		The senators for each Imperial territory are re-elected at specific equinox and solstices during the year. The Senator for [[Karsk]] is elected at the Spring equinox, the Senator for [[Karov]] is elected at the Summer solstice, the Senator for [[Volodmartz]] is elected at the Autumn equinox, and both the senator for [[Miekarova]] and the senator for [[Ossium]] are elected at the Winter solstice.

	In Winter 382YE, the [[Imperial Senate]] [[Assignment_of_Ossium\|assigned]] the newly conquered territory of [[Ossium]] to Varushka. The Senator for Ossium is elected alongside the Senator for Miekarova during the Winter Solstice.		In Winter 382YE, the [[Imperial Senate]] [[Assignment_of_Ossium\|assigned]] the newly conquered territory of [[Ossium]] to Varushka. The Senator for Ossium is elected alongside the Senator for Miekarova during the Winter Solstice.

Emmanovi: inclusive language

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inclusive language

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	Imperial law has done little to curb the real power of the boyars, which ultimately stems from their ability to withdraw their protection from the community, or from individuals in the community. While this is unlikely to result in immediate death, the next time the wolves gather in numbers those who cannot rely on the protection of the boyar and the schlacta are almost certainly doomed. Despite the cruelty of this practice, there is nothing illegal about it – Imperial Law does not require the boyars to protect the people who live under their auspices.		Imperial law has done little to curb the real power of the boyars, which ultimately stems from their ability to withdraw their protection from the community, or from individuals in the community. While this is unlikely to result in immediate death, the next time the wolves gather in numbers those who cannot rely on the protection of the boyar and the schlacta are almost certainly doomed. Despite the cruelty of this practice, there is nothing illegal about it – Imperial Law does not require the boyars to protect the people who live under their auspices.

	While some boyars are fair and even-handed and enjoy the respect and love of their community, others rule with a rod of iron. Tyrannical boyars are not necessarily evil ~~men and women~~. The dangers of Varushka are very real, and sometimes compromises need to be made between freedom and survival. A weak yet well-meaning boyar is often more of a threat to the people they supposedly protect than a strong yet authoritarian boyar whose schlacta maintain rigid order in the face of malignant supernatural evil. “''Hard as iron and fair as silver''” is meant as a compliment for a boyar who brooks no disagreement with their judgements.		While some boyars are fair and even-handed and enjoy the respect and love of their community, others rule with a rod of iron. Tyrannical boyars are not necessarily evil people. The dangers of Varushka are very real, and sometimes compromises need to be made between freedom and survival. A weak yet well-meaning boyar is often more of a threat to the people they supposedly protect than a strong yet authoritarian boyar whose schlacta maintain rigid order in the face of malignant supernatural evil. “''Hard as iron and fair as silver''” is meant as a compliment for a boyar who brooks no disagreement with their judgements.

	While a boyar is often the effective leader of a valley, it is a foolish leader who neglects to hear the counsel of the wise ones. The wise ones maintain a loose network of communication between valleys, and help to tie the nation together. While their communication is most often used for the transmission of gossip or the spread of useful information, in times of trouble the wise ones are capable of working together to orchestrate effective responses. The relationship between the wise ones and the boyar in a settlement often sets the tone for the entire vale.		While a boyar is often the effective leader of a valley, it is a foolish leader who neglects to hear the counsel of the wise ones. The wise ones maintain a loose network of communication between valleys, and help to tie the nation together. While their communication is most often used for the transmission of gossip or the spread of useful information, in times of trouble the wise ones are capable of working together to orchestrate effective responses. The relationship between the wise ones and the boyar in a settlement often sets the tone for the entire vale.

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	* [[Volodmartz]] - {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Senator_for_Volodmartz_occupant}}		* [[Volodmartz]] - {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Senator_for_Volodmartz_occupant}}

			{{Varushka Links}}

			[[Category:Varushka]]
	~~{{Varushka Links}}~~		[[Category:Archetype]]

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	In Winter 382YE, the [[Imperial Senate]] [[Assignment_of_Ossium\|assigned]] the newly conquered territory of [[Ossium]] to Varushka. The Senator for Ossium is elected alongside the Senator for Miekarova during the Winter Solstice.		In Winter 382YE, the [[Imperial Senate]] [[Assignment_of_Ossium\|assigned]] the newly conquered territory of [[Ossium]] to Varushka. The Senator for Ossium is elected alongside the Senator for Miekarova during the Winter Solstice.
			===Incumbent===
			The current Varushkan senators are listed below - see the individual territory pages for a full election history for each position.
			* [[Karov]] - {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Senator_for_Karov_occupant}}
			* [[Karsk]] - {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Senator_for_Karsk_occupant}}
			* [[Miekarova]] - {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Senator_for_Miekarova_occupant}}
			* [[Ossium]] - {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Senator_for_Ossium_occupant}}
			* [[Volodmartz]] - {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Senator_for_Volodmartz_occupant}}



	{{Varushka Links}}		{{Varushka Links}}

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	Once the questioning is complete, the wise ones will discuss among themselves which candidate demonstrated the most Wisdom. When they have made their decision, the candidates (and the civil service) are informed of who has been chosen to be senator for the coming year.		Once the questioning is complete, the wise ones will discuss among themselves which candidate demonstrated the most Wisdom. When they have made their decision, the candidates (and the civil service) are informed of who has been chosen to be senator for the coming year.

	The senators for each Imperial territory are re-elected at specific equinox and solstices during the year. The senator for [[Karsk]] is elected at the Spring equinox, the senator for [[Karov]] is elected at the Summer solstice, the senator for [[Volodmartz]] is elected at the Autumn equinox, and the senator for [[Miekarova]] is elected at the Winter solstice.		The senators for each Imperial territory are re-elected at specific equinox and solstices during the year. The senator for [[Karsk]] is elected at the Spring equinox, the senator for [[Karov]] is elected at the Summer solstice, the senator for [[Volodmartz]] is elected at the Autumn equinox, and both the senator for [[Miekarova]] and the senator for [[Ossium]] are elected at the Winter solstice.

	In Winter 382YE, the [[Imperial Senate]] [[Assignment_of_Ossium\|assigned]] the newly conquered ~~teritory~~ of [[Ossium]] to Varushka. The Senator for Ossium is elected alongside the Senator for Miekarova during the Winter Solstice.		In Winter 382YE, the [[Imperial Senate]] [[Assignment_of_Ossium\|assigned]] the newly conquered territory of [[Ossium]] to Varushka. The Senator for Ossium is elected alongside the Senator for Miekarova during the Winter Solstice.

	{{Varushka Links}}		{{Varushka Links}}

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	In Winter 382YE, the [[Imperial Senate]] [[Assignment_of_Ossium\|assigned]] the newly conquered teritory of [[Ossium]] to Varushka. The Senator for Ossium is elected alongside the Senator for Miekarova during the Winter Solstice.		In Winter 382YE, the [[Imperial Senate]] [[Assignment_of_Ossium\|assigned]] the newly conquered teritory of [[Ossium]] to Varushka. The Senator for Ossium is elected alongside the Senator for Miekarova during the Winter Solstice.

	~~[[Category:~~Varushka]]		{{Varushka Links}}
	~~[[Category:Nations]]~~