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==Overview==
==Overview==
The Keeper of the Memorial Gardens of Treji is an Imperial title [[Construct_herb_gardens_at_Treji|created]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] in Autumn 378YE. The position of keeper is a [[sinecure]], requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income of valuable herbs.
The Keeper of the Memorial Gardens of Treji is an Imperial title [[Construct_herb_gardens_at_Treji|created]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] in Autumn 378YE. The position of keeper is a [[sinecure]], requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income of valuable herbs. Initially a Navarr national position, the title was [[Amend_Memorial_Gardens_of_Treji|amended]] during the Summer Solstice 382YE to transfer custody to the [[Imperial Orcs]].
==Responsibilities==
The Keeper oversees the gardens that memorialize the Navarr and Imperial Orc heroes who died to retake [[Hercynia#Treji|Treji]] from the [[Thule]].
 
==Powers==
===Gardener's Bounty===
The Keeper of the Memorial Gardens of Teji gains custodianship of a [[sinecure]]. They receive six drams each of [[bladeroot]] and [[True Vervain|true vervain]], and two drams each of [[Cerulean Mazzarine|cerulean mazzarine]], [[Imperial Roseweald|Imperial roseweald]], and [[marrowort]] each season.
==Appointment==
The Keeper of the Memorial Gardens of Treji is appointed by the [[Imperial Orcs|Imperial Orc]] [[senator|senators]]. If the senator cannot reach a decision, the title [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position|may be appointed]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] instead.  


The gardens contain a thousand flapping pieces of cloth, each piece from a fallen hero from the battle to retake Treji, both Navarr and Summer Storm alike. Beneath each flag is a small herb garden of Bladeroot and scented flowers. The Bladeroot represents the early deaths of those who fought and the scented flowers chosen to remind those that smell them of summer. At the centre of the garden stands a monument to the fallen crafted from weirwood and enchanted ice. Atop the monument is a statue of a Navarr warrior sanding back to back with an Imperial orc from the Summer Storm legion, their bodies covered like tattoos with the names of the dead. Beneath it reads a plaque.
The title can be held by an Imperial Orcs citizen. The Keeper has [[tenure]], and serves until they die or step down. They can be [[revocation|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly|General Assembly]], the Imperial Orcs [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies|National Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine|Assembly of the Nine]].  


<quote>
<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><quote by="Memorial plaque">
May we never forget the sacrifice of the Summer Storm legion and the Navari who fought with them to retake Treji.<br>
May we never forget the sacrifice of the Summer Storm and the Navarri who fought with them to retake Treji.<br>
Let they find their way through the Labyrinth.<br>
Let they find their way through the Labyrinth.<br>
Let them find their way over the Abyss to the far shores.<br>
Let them find their way over the Abyss to the far shores.<br>
May we never forget we are stronger as a united Empire,<br>
May we never forget we are stronger as a united Empire,<br>
Let those who read this have the virtue to live up to the example set by those liberators.
Let those who read this have the virtue to live up to the example set by those liberators.
</quote>
</quote></div>
 
The appointment of the sinecure is regarded as unconstitutional because a sinecure of this type would be expected to follow the normal rules for a [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position|national appointment]]. The motion was not struck down by magistrates at the time, however, and so the title stands.
 
==Responsibilities==
The Keeper oversees the gardens that memorialize the Navarr and Imperial orc heroes who died to retake Treji.
 
==Powers==
As a sinecure, the Keeper of the Gardens has no powers, rather they receive an income drawn from the herbs that grow in the carefully tended garden.
 
The holder of the sinecure receives 6 bladeroot, 6 true vervain, 2 cerulean mazzarine, 2 imperial roseweald, and 2 doses of marrowort per season.
 
==Selection==
The Keeper is a Navarr [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position|national position appointed by the Senate]]. Under normal circumstances it will be appointed by unanimous vote of the Navarr Senators, due to the unusual circumstances surrounding the creation of this sinecure it is appointed by the senator of Hercynia.
 
Because this is a national position, the title can only be held by a Navarr citizen.


==Removal==
==The Memorial Gardens==
The Keeper serves has [[Imperial_title#Term_of_office|tenure]] and serves until they die, step down or are [[revocation|revoked]].
The gardens contain a thousand flapping pieces of cloth, each piece from a fallen hero from the battle to retake Treji, both Navarr and Summer Storm alike. Beneath each flag is a small herb garden of Bladeroot and scented flowers. The Bladeroot represents the early deaths of those who fought and the scented flowers chosen to remind those that smell them of summer. At the centre of the garden stands a monument to the fallen crafted from weirwood and enchanted ice. Atop the monument is a statue of a Navarr warrior sanding back to back with an Imperial orc from the Summer Storm legion, their bodies covered like tattoos with the names of the dead. Beneath it rests a plaque, memorializing the fallen.


The Keeper can be revoked by the [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_National_Assemblies|Navarr assembly]], the the [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_General_Assembly|General assembly]] or the [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_Assembly_of_Nine|Assembly of Nine]].
When the gardens were first created, they were placed in the custody of the Navarr. During the Summer Solstice 382YE, however, custodianship was [[Amend_Memorial_Gardens_of_Treji|transferred]] to the [[Imperial Orcs]]. The [[Scrutiny#Constitutional Court|Constitutional Court]] ruled that as the title had tenure, the keeper at the time the amendment was made - Ceinwen Eternal of the [[Navarr groups#The_Eternal_Family|Eternal Family]] - would retain custody until they died, stepped down, or were revoked. After this, the title would be appointed by the Imperial Orcs.


==History==
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The first Keeper was Ceinwen, appointed at the Spring Equinox 379YE.


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Under normal circumstances, it would have been appointed by unanimous decision of the [[Navarr]] [[senator|senators]]. The current appointment method is considered [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#Senatorial_Appointment|problematic]] by the [[Scrutiny#Constitutional Court|Constitutional Court]]. The appointment of the sinecure is regarded as unconstitutional because a sinecure of this type would be expected to follow the normal rules for a [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position|national appointment]]. The motion was not struck down by magistrates at the time, however, and so the title stands.
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Latest revision as of 15:52, 22 August 2024

Overview

The Keeper of the Memorial Gardens of Treji is an Imperial title created by the Imperial Senate in Autumn 378YE. The position of keeper is a sinecure, requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income of valuable herbs. Initially a Navarr national position, the title was amended during the Summer Solstice 382YE to transfer custody to the Imperial Orcs.

Responsibilities

The Keeper oversees the gardens that memorialize the Navarr and Imperial Orc heroes who died to retake Treji from the Thule.

Powers

Gardener's Bounty

The Keeper of the Memorial Gardens of Teji gains custodianship of a sinecure. They receive six drams each of bladeroot and true vervain, and two drams each of cerulean mazzarine, Imperial roseweald, and marrowort each season.

Appointment

The Keeper of the Memorial Gardens of Treji is appointed by the Imperial Orc senators. If the senator cannot reach a decision, the title may be appointed by the Imperial Senate instead.

The title can be held by an Imperial Orcs citizen. The Keeper has tenure, and serves until they die or step down. They can be revoked by the General Assembly, the Imperial Orcs National Assembly, and by the Assembly of the Nine.

May we never forget the sacrifice of the Summer Storm and the Navarri who fought with them to retake Treji.
Let they find their way through the Labyrinth.
Let them find their way over the Abyss to the far shores.
May we never forget we are stronger as a united Empire,
Let those who read this have the virtue to live up to the example set by those liberators.

Memorial plaque

The Memorial Gardens

The gardens contain a thousand flapping pieces of cloth, each piece from a fallen hero from the battle to retake Treji, both Navarr and Summer Storm alike. Beneath each flag is a small herb garden of Bladeroot and scented flowers. The Bladeroot represents the early deaths of those who fought and the scented flowers chosen to remind those that smell them of summer. At the centre of the garden stands a monument to the fallen crafted from weirwood and enchanted ice. Atop the monument is a statue of a Navarr warrior sanding back to back with an Imperial orc from the Summer Storm legion, their bodies covered like tattoos with the names of the dead. Beneath it rests a plaque, memorializing the fallen.

When the gardens were first created, they were placed in the custody of the Navarr. During the Summer Solstice 382YE, however, custodianship was transferred to the Imperial Orcs. The Constitutional Court ruled that as the title had tenure, the keeper at the time the amendment was made - Ceinwen Eternal of the Eternal Family - would retain custody until they died, stepped down, or were revoked. After this, the title would be appointed by the Imperial Orcs.

SummitElected
Autumn Equinox 385YEBloodcrow Agna
Autumn Equinox 382YEgertreg
Spring Equinox 379YECeinwen

Recent Elections

This title is currently held by Bloodcrow Agna. This title has tenure, the occupant may hold the title until it is revoked, they die or they relinquish the position. The table to the right shows the citizens who have been elected to hold this title in the years since Empress Britta died.