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{{CaptionedImage|file=Sorcerer.jpg|caption=Sorcerers abuse magic, misuse curses, and engage in all manner of suspect behaviour.|align=left|width=400}}
==Overview==
==Overview==
The [[Imperial Conclave]] may declare someone to be a sorcerer. The most common reason for this declaration is an abuse of magic by misuse of curses against citizens or allies of the Empire, or against those engaged in suspect trade of magical resources (often in conjunction with a legal penalty assessed by an [[Imperial_law#Magistrates and trials|Imperial magistrate]]).
The Imperial Conclave is charged by the [[Imperial Constitution|Constitution]] to "''identify those arcane practitioners whose arts work against the Empire, so that they may be condemned''." One of the primary tools they use to do this is the Declaration of Sorcery. Naming an Imperial magician to be a sorcerer prohibits them from performing ritual magic, and engaging with [[eternal|eternals]].


The [[Imperial Senate]] has twice amended the restrictions placed on a sorcerer since the death of [[Empress Britta]]. During the Spring Summit 378YE, the [[Imperial Senate]] voted to add a prohibition against interaction with eternals and their heralds to the declaration. During the Summer summit 380YE, the definition was  [[Amend_Crime_of_Sorcery_II|further expanded]] to preclude possession of certain non-mana items that allowed ritual magic to be performed.
The most common reason for this declaration is an abuse of magic by misuse of curses against citizens or allies of the Empire, or against those who insist on dealing with malign entities that may threaten the Empire (such as eternals under [[Alignment#Enmity|enmity]]). The magistrates maintain a list of those who are declared sorcerers, carefully monitoring them and prosecuting them severely if they are found to have broken the restrictions on their behaviour.  


==Declaration==
The Declaration of Sorcery can also be used to declare that someone is ''Reconciled'' with the Conclave - that they are no longer considered a threat to the Empire.
The declaration must name each specific individual who will be covered. A declaration may only name more than one individual if they are members of the same oathsworn band - either a  [[bands#banner|banner]], [[bands#Sect|sect]], or [[bands#coven|coven]] - at the time the declaration is made. If there are multiple names on the declaration, then members of the Conclave must either vote for or against the entire list - they may not split their votes.
 
The [[Imperial Senate]] has twice amended the restrictions placed on a sorcerer since the death of [[Empress Britta]]. During the Spring Equinox 378YE, the [[Imperial Senate]] voted to add a prohibition against interaction with eternals and their heralds to the declaration. During the Summer Solstice 380YE, the definition was  [[Amend_Crime_of_Sorcery_II|further expanded]] to preclude possession of certain items that allowed ritual magic to be performed. However it is not possible for a declared sorcerer to be prohibited from carrying mana, nor from full participation in the Conclave, or holding any Imperial title.
 
The [[Witness of Conclave]] is empowered to raise a Declaration of Sorcery once each summit.
 
==Necessary Details==
* '''The Declaration must explicitly name one or more inhabitants of the Empire'''
 
The Declaration must name each specific inhabitant of the Empire who will be covered. Where possible it should include any appellation that might help to identify them - for example ''Apulian of the Torn Rope, Mazarin of Tamar's Hold, Elayne - Butcher of Astolat - de Hubert''. It must clearly state whether all the named citizens are condemned as sorcerers, or whether they are all to be reconciled with the Conclave. Where possible, it is usually helpful to include a ''short'' one or two sentence explanation of why these individuals are condemned, or reconciled, so that that may be recorded for posterity alongside the outcome of the Declaration.
 
If there are multiple names on the Declaration, then members of the Conclave must either vote for or against the entire list - they may not split their votes. Given the severity of the sanctions placed on sorcerers, it is considered incumbent on the Conclave to be certain ''everyone'' named on a Declaration are guilty, lest an innocent magician be persecuted for reasons of convenience.
 
It is ''not'' possible to name a group, such as a coven or sodality, and declare all of them to be sorcerers. Often, investigation is required to determine the names of the magicians involved specifically so a Declaration of Sorcery can be raised against them.


==Resolution==
==Resolution==
If this Declaration is made, the resolution comes into effect at the end of the Conclave session. The sorcerer is subject to three prohibitions:
===Sorcery===
* '''All the named individuals are declared to be sorcerers at the end of that Conclave session'''
* '''A sorcerer is prohibited from casting any rituals'''
* '''They cannot carry or use magical items and materials whose primary purpose is to aid the performance of rituals'''
* '''They cannot interact with eternals or heralds'''
If this declaration is made, the resolution comes into effect at the end of the Conclave session. The sorcerer is subject to three prohibitions:
 
* They are prohibited from performing or contributing to rituals.
* They are prohibited from carrying or using ritual staves, foci, coven stones, vis, potions whose primary purpose is to aid or enhance the performance of rituals, and other items that exist that substantially improve the ability to perform rituals. The [[Archmage#Archmage Regalia|regalia]] of an [[archmage]] are not covered by this restriction. [[Amend_crime_of_sorcery|This prohibition]] was added by the Imperial Senate in 378YE. The initial amendment stipulated that all such items would be given over to control of the Conclave, which was based on an earlier interpretation of sorcery. What happens to any illegal items is a matter for the magistrates.
* They are prohibited from knowingly interacting with [[eternal|eternals]] or their heralds. [[Amend_Crime_of_Sorcery_II|This prohibition]] was added by the Imperial Senate in Summer 380YE.
 
There are many things a Declaration of Sorcery does '''not''' prohibit, including all of the following:
 
* Casting spells
* Owning mana crystals or using them for any reason other than to perform rituals
* Being the target of a ritual
* Holding an Imperial title
* Voting and speaking in Conclave if nominated
 
The [[Imperial Law|magistrates]] maintain a public list of sorcerers, and keep a careful eye on them and their behaviour. A sorcerer who violates one of the prohibitions placed on them is subject to arrest and trial, with the most likely punishment for someone found guilty of breaking one of these provisions is execution.


* they are prohibited from performing or contributing to rituals.
=== Reconciliation===
* they are prohibited from carrying or using ritual staves, foci, coven stones, vis, potions whose primary purpose is to aid or enhance the performance of rituals, and other items that exist that substantially improve the ability to perform rituals. The [[Archmage#Archmage Regalia|regalia]] of an [[archmage]] are not covered by this restriction. [[Amend_crime_of_sorcery|This prohibition]] was added by the Imperial Senate in 378YE. The initial amendment stipulated that all such items would be given over to control of the Conclave, which was based on an earlier interpretation of sorcery. What happens to the illegal items remains in the hands of the magistrates.
* '''All the named individuals cease to be sorcerers at the end of that Conclave session'''
* they are prohibited from knowingly interacting with [[Eternals]] or their heralds. [[Amend_Crime_of_Sorcery_II|This prohibition]] was added by the Imperial Senate in Summer 380YE.


A sorcerer who violates these prohibitions will be subject to arrest and trial before a [[Imperial Law|magistrate]].
If this Declaration passes, the named individuals are no longer sorcerers. All prohibitions on their behaviour are removed - it is not possible to remove some of the prohibitions. The magistrates are informed, and adjust their records accordingly. As with the declaration that someone is a sorcerer, the reconciliation comes into effect at the end of the Conclave session.


==Prominent Sorcerers==
==Prominent Sorcerers==
===Active Sorcerers===
===Active Sorcerers===
These individuals are believed to be active at Anvil. Any evidence that they have broken the prohibitions placed on sorcerers should be brought before the magistrates.
These individuals are believed to be active at Anvil. Any evidence that they have broken the prohibitions placed on sorcerers should be brought before the magistrates as soon as possible.
<table class="wikitable sortable">
<tr><th>Name</th><th>Nation</th><th>Declaration By</th><th>Date</th></tr>
<tr><td>Bella Flowerfields</td><td>The Marches</td><td>Linley Weaver on behalf of the [[Celestial Arch]]</td><td>[[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Sorcery%3A_Assorted|385YE Winter]]</td><tr>
<tr><td>Robyn of Bassingham</td><td>The Marches</td><td>Linley Weaver on behalf of the [[Celestial Arch]]</td><td>[[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Sorcery%3A_Assorted|385YE Winter]]</td><tr>
<tr><td>Saura Penny</td><td>The Marches</td><td>Linley Weaver on behalf of the [[Celestial Arch]]</td><td>[[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Sorcery%3A_Assorted|385YE Winter]]</td><tr>
<tr><td>Eli Scrump</td><td>The Marches</td><td>Linley Weaver on behalf of the [[Celestial Arch]]</td><td>[[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Sorcery%3A_Assorted|385YE Winter]]</td><tr>
<tr><td>Anthemius Netherwatch</td><td>Urizen</td><td>Bryn Netherwatch</td><td>[[385YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Sorcery_:_Anthemius_Netherwatch|385YE Autumn]]</td><tr>
<tr><td>Ephrael of Zephaniah's Lament</td><td>Highguard</td><td>Solomon</td><td>[[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Sorcery:_Ephrael_and_Kerioth|383YE Autumn]]</td><tr>
<tr><td>Kerioth of Zephaniah's Lament</td><td>Highguard</td><td>Solomon</td><td>[[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Sorcery:_Ephrael_and_Kerioth|383YE Autumn]]</td><tr>
<tr><td>Jaylus of Zephaniah's Lament</td><td>Highguard</td><td>Solomon</td><td>[[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Conclave_sessions#Sorcery_.E2.80.93_Jaylus_and_Levi_of_Zephaniah.27s_Lament|383YE Summer]]</td><tr>
</table>
 
===Other Sorcerers===
A number of citizens who are not believed to attend Anvil regularly have also been declared Sorcerers in recent years. Many of them are believed deceased, but listed for completeness and in case rumours of their demise prove to be incorrect.
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
{|
{|
| '''Name''' || '''Nation''' || '''Raised By''' || '''Notes'''
| '''Name''' || '''Nation''' || '''Raised By''' || '''Date''' || '''Status'''
|-
| Brother Harvest || The Marches || Linley Weaver, [[Celestial Arch]] || 385YE Winter || known deceased
|-
| Arthur Payne || The Marches || Linley Weaver, [[Celestial Arch]] || 385YE Winter || known deceased
|-
| Renee du Loire || Dawn || Eudaemon of Halcyon Spire || 380YE Winter || known deceased
|-
| Levi of Zephaniah's Lament || Highguard || Solomon || 383YE Summer || known deceased
|-
| Benedict Pacelli von Holberg || The League || Benedict Pacelli von Holberg || 382YE Winter  ||  --
|-
| Medea Ruth || Urizen|| Medea Ruth || 382YE Winter ||known deceased
|-
| Armand i Erigo || Brass Coast || Bakar i Riqueza || 382YE Winter|| known deceased
|-
| Eudaemon of Halcyon Spire || Urizen || Kyra of Halcyon Spire || 381YE WInter  ||  --
|-
| Aurelia of Halcyon Spire || Urizen || Kyra of Halcyon Spire || 381YE Winter || believed deceased
|-
| Deidre of Overton || The Marches || Nicholas Reaper || 380YE Summer  ||  --
|-
| Guillermo, formerly di Tassato || Unknown || Zephaniah  || 380YE Summer  ||  --
|-
|-
| Renee du Loire || Dawn|| Eudaemon of Halcyon Spire || Declared in the winter of 380YE
| Gui de Lusignan || Dawn || Unknown || 380YE Spring  || known deceased
|-
|-
| Gui Fletcher of House Vexille || Dawn || Kyra, of the Unfettered Mind || Declared in the winter of 380YE
| Ursul de Lusignan || Dawn || Unknown || 380YE Spring  || known deceased
|-
|-
| Arlen Weaver of House Vexille || Dawn || Kyra, of the Unfettered Mind || Declared in the winter of 380YE
| Tremaine de Lusignan || Dawn || Unknown || 380YE Spring  || known deceased
|-
|-
| Ancel Steward of House Vexille || Dawn || Kyra, of the Unfettered Mind || Declared in the winter of 380YE
| Iluna de Lusignan || Dawn || Unknown || 380YE Spring  || known deceased
|-
|-
| Guisart of House Vexille || Dawn || Kyra, of the Unfettered Mind || Declared in the winter of 380YE
| Claude de Lusignan || Dawn || Unknown || 380YE Spring  || known deceased
 
|}
 
===Other Sorcerers===
While they have been declared sorcerers, these citizens are not believed to be active in Anvil at this time.
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
{|
| '''Name''' || '''Nation''' || '''Raised By''' || '''Notes'''
|-
|-
| Deidre of Overton || The Marches || Nicholas Reaper || Declared in the summer of 380YE
| Domel Whispering Dray || Unknown || Isca || 380YE Spring  ||  --
|-
|-
| Domel Whispering Dray || Unknown || Isca || Declared in the spring of 380YE
| Elvin Whispering Dray || Unknown || Isca || 380YE Spring  ||  --
|-
|-
| Elvin Whispering Dray || Unknown || Isca || Declared in the spring of 380YE
| Aervan Whispering Dray || Unknown || Isca || 380YE Spring  ||  --
|-
|-
| Aervan Whispering Dray || Unknown || Isca || Declared in the spring of 380YE
| Gareth Whispering Dray || Unknown || Isca || 380YE Spring  ||  --
|-
|-
| Gareth Whispering Dray || Unknown || Isca || Declared in the spring of 380YE
| Laxaina Whispering Dray || Unknown || Isca || 380YE Spring  ||  --
|-
|-
| Laxaina Whispering Dray || Unknown || Isca || Declared in the spring of 380YE
| Leedy Whispering Dray || Unknown || Isca || 380YE Spring  ||  --
|-
|-
| Leedy Whispering Dray || Unknown || Isca || Declared in the spring of 380YE
| Tinuvie Whispering Dray || Unknown || Isca || 380YE Spring  ||  --
|-
|-
| Tinuvie Whispering Dray || Unknown || Isca || Declared in the spring of 380YE
| Arla Whispering Dray || Unknown || Isca || 380YE Spring  ||  --
|-
|-
| Arla Whispering Dray || Unknown || Isca || Declared in the spring of 380YE
| Aedan of Olwen's Stand || Navarr || Wyll of Olwen's Stand || 379YE Winter ||  known deceased
|-
|-
| Farran Duskbourne || Navarr || Ieuan Linkforge || Declared in the autumn of 379YE
| Farran Duskbourne || Navarr || Ieuan Linkforge || 379YE Autumn  ||  --
|-
|-
| Myfanway Whispering Dray || Unknown || Mari Linkforge || Declared in the spring of 379YE; believed deceased
| Myfanway Whispering Dray || Unknown || Mari Linkforge || 379YE Spring || believed deceased
|-
| Alex Lansdale of Bregasland || The Marches || Bron Holdfast || 378YE Summer  ||  --
|-  
|-  
| Alex Lansdale of Bregasland || The Marches || Bron Holdfast || Declared in the summer of 378YE
| Saul of Vashti's Penitents || Highguard || Unknown || 378YE Spring || believed deceased
|-  
|-  
| Saul of Vashti's Penitents || Highguard || Unknown || Declared in the spring of 378YE; believed deceased
| Jael of Vashti's Penitents || Highguard || Unknown || 378YE Spring || believed deceased
|-  
|-  
| Jael of Vashti's Penitents || Highguard || Unknown || Declared in the spring of 378YE; believed deceased
| Cnaeus || Urizen || Sejanus Shatterspire || 377YE Spring || known deceased
|}
|}
</div>
</div>
This list is not exhaustive, but contains the names of everyone declared a sorcerer since the death of Empress Britta.


==Declaration of Reconciliation==
==Constitutional Note==
===Overview===
The power of the Conclave to declare a citizen to be a sorcerer and thereby strip them of the rights to perform ritual magic is considered deeply significant by the Constitutional Court - comparable to the power of the [[Imperial Synod]] to [[Excommunication|excommunicate]] a citizen. At the start of 381YE, the Constitutional Court issued a clarification on the matter of sorcery, stating that it was unconstitutional to prohibit a citizen from carrying mana - since this would undermine their constitutionally protected rights to prosperity and dignity. The Constitution grants the Conclave the ability to put limits on the ability of citizens to perform significant magic - not what wealth they may carry on their person. All Imperial magicians are able to take part in the Conclave; sorcerers may raise declarations (if they are able to), pay mana to speak (if recognised by a [[grandmaster]]), or even hold an Imperial title if they can persuade their peers to support them. The previous rulings were errors associated with the reign of [[Emperor Nicovar]] and have been corrected.
The declaration of reconciliation allows the conclave to remove the status of sorcerer, as well as to remove or change a declaration of [[interdiction]].
===Declaration===
The same rules for making a declaration of sorcery or interdiction apply. The magician making the declaration must specify exactly which person or magic is to be reconciled with the Conclave and the Empire.
===Resolution===
The Conclave may reconcile a sorcerer with the Empire. If this declaration is made, all rights that were taken from them are returned.
 
This declaration can also be used to remove or modify a ban placed by the [[#Declaration of Interdiction|declaration of interdiction]].
==Constitution==
The power of the Conclave to declare a citizen to be a sorcerer and thereby strip them of the rights to perform ritual magic is considered deeply significant by the Constitutional Court - comparable to the power of the [[Imperial Synod]] to [[excommunicate]] a citizen. At the start of 381YE, the Constitutional Court issued a clarification on the matter of sorcery, stating that it was unconstitutional to prohibit a citizen from carrying mana - since this would undermine their constitutionally protected rights to prosperity and dignity. The Constitution grants the Conclave the ability to put limits on the ability of citizens to perform significant magic - not what wealth they may carry on their person. All Imperial magicians are able to take part in the Conclave; sorcerers may place items on the agenda, pay mana to speak (if recognised by a [[grandmaster]]), or even hold an Imperial title if they can persuade their peers to support them. The previous rulings were errors associated with the reign of [[Emperor Nicovar]] and have been corrected.
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Sorcerers abuse magic, misuse curses, and engage in all manner of suspect behaviour.

Overview

The Imperial Conclave is charged by the Constitution to "identify those arcane practitioners whose arts work against the Empire, so that they may be condemned." One of the primary tools they use to do this is the Declaration of Sorcery. Naming an Imperial magician to be a sorcerer prohibits them from performing ritual magic, and engaging with eternals.

The most common reason for this declaration is an abuse of magic by misuse of curses against citizens or allies of the Empire, or against those who insist on dealing with malign entities that may threaten the Empire (such as eternals under enmity). The magistrates maintain a list of those who are declared sorcerers, carefully monitoring them and prosecuting them severely if they are found to have broken the restrictions on their behaviour.

The Declaration of Sorcery can also be used to declare that someone is Reconciled with the Conclave - that they are no longer considered a threat to the Empire.

The Imperial Senate has twice amended the restrictions placed on a sorcerer since the death of Empress Britta. During the Spring Equinox 378YE, the Imperial Senate voted to add a prohibition against interaction with eternals and their heralds to the declaration. During the Summer Solstice 380YE, the definition was further expanded to preclude possession of certain items that allowed ritual magic to be performed. However it is not possible for a declared sorcerer to be prohibited from carrying mana, nor from full participation in the Conclave, or holding any Imperial title.

The Witness of Conclave is empowered to raise a Declaration of Sorcery once each summit.

Necessary Details

  • The Declaration must explicitly name one or more inhabitants of the Empire

The Declaration must name each specific inhabitant of the Empire who will be covered. Where possible it should include any appellation that might help to identify them - for example Apulian of the Torn Rope, Mazarin of Tamar's Hold, Elayne - Butcher of Astolat - de Hubert. It must clearly state whether all the named citizens are condemned as sorcerers, or whether they are all to be reconciled with the Conclave. Where possible, it is usually helpful to include a short one or two sentence explanation of why these individuals are condemned, or reconciled, so that that may be recorded for posterity alongside the outcome of the Declaration.

If there are multiple names on the Declaration, then members of the Conclave must either vote for or against the entire list - they may not split their votes. Given the severity of the sanctions placed on sorcerers, it is considered incumbent on the Conclave to be certain everyone named on a Declaration are guilty, lest an innocent magician be persecuted for reasons of convenience.

It is not possible to name a group, such as a coven or sodality, and declare all of them to be sorcerers. Often, investigation is required to determine the names of the magicians involved specifically so a Declaration of Sorcery can be raised against them.

Resolution

Sorcery

  • All the named individuals are declared to be sorcerers at the end of that Conclave session
  • A sorcerer is prohibited from casting any rituals
  • They cannot carry or use magical items and materials whose primary purpose is to aid the performance of rituals
  • They cannot interact with eternals or heralds

If this declaration is made, the resolution comes into effect at the end of the Conclave session. The sorcerer is subject to three prohibitions:

  • They are prohibited from performing or contributing to rituals.
  • They are prohibited from carrying or using ritual staves, foci, coven stones, vis, potions whose primary purpose is to aid or enhance the performance of rituals, and other items that exist that substantially improve the ability to perform rituals. The regalia of an archmage are not covered by this restriction. This prohibition was added by the Imperial Senate in 378YE. The initial amendment stipulated that all such items would be given over to control of the Conclave, which was based on an earlier interpretation of sorcery. What happens to any illegal items is a matter for the magistrates.
  • They are prohibited from knowingly interacting with eternals or their heralds. This prohibition was added by the Imperial Senate in Summer 380YE.

There are many things a Declaration of Sorcery does not prohibit, including all of the following:

  • Casting spells
  • Owning mana crystals or using them for any reason other than to perform rituals
  • Being the target of a ritual
  • Holding an Imperial title
  • Voting and speaking in Conclave if nominated

The magistrates maintain a public list of sorcerers, and keep a careful eye on them and their behaviour. A sorcerer who violates one of the prohibitions placed on them is subject to arrest and trial, with the most likely punishment for someone found guilty of breaking one of these provisions is execution.

Reconciliation

  • All the named individuals cease to be sorcerers at the end of that Conclave session

If this Declaration passes, the named individuals are no longer sorcerers. All prohibitions on their behaviour are removed - it is not possible to remove some of the prohibitions. The magistrates are informed, and adjust their records accordingly. As with the declaration that someone is a sorcerer, the reconciliation comes into effect at the end of the Conclave session.

Prominent Sorcerers

Active Sorcerers

These individuals are believed to be active at Anvil. Any evidence that they have broken the prohibitions placed on sorcerers should be brought before the magistrates as soon as possible.

NameNationDeclaration ByDate
Bella FlowerfieldsThe MarchesLinley Weaver on behalf of the Celestial Arch385YE Winter
Robyn of BassinghamThe MarchesLinley Weaver on behalf of the Celestial Arch385YE Winter
Saura PennyThe MarchesLinley Weaver on behalf of the Celestial Arch385YE Winter
Eli ScrumpThe MarchesLinley Weaver on behalf of the Celestial Arch385YE Winter
Anthemius NetherwatchUrizenBryn Netherwatch385YE Autumn
Ephrael of Zephaniah's LamentHighguardSolomon383YE Autumn
Kerioth of Zephaniah's LamentHighguardSolomon383YE Autumn
Jaylus of Zephaniah's LamentHighguardSolomon383YE Summer

Other Sorcerers

A number of citizens who are not believed to attend Anvil regularly have also been declared Sorcerers in recent years. Many of them are believed deceased, but listed for completeness and in case rumours of their demise prove to be incorrect.

Name Nation Raised By Date Status
Brother Harvest The Marches Linley Weaver, Celestial Arch 385YE Winter known deceased
Arthur Payne The Marches Linley Weaver, Celestial Arch 385YE Winter known deceased
Renee du Loire Dawn Eudaemon of Halcyon Spire 380YE Winter known deceased
Levi of Zephaniah's Lament Highguard Solomon 383YE Summer known deceased
Benedict Pacelli von Holberg The League Benedict Pacelli von Holberg 382YE Winter --
Medea Ruth Urizen Medea Ruth 382YE Winter known deceased
Armand i Erigo Brass Coast Bakar i Riqueza 382YE Winter known deceased
Eudaemon of Halcyon Spire Urizen Kyra of Halcyon Spire 381YE WInter --
Aurelia of Halcyon Spire Urizen Kyra of Halcyon Spire 381YE Winter believed deceased
Deidre of Overton The Marches Nicholas Reaper 380YE Summer --
Guillermo, formerly di Tassato Unknown Zephaniah 380YE Summer --
Gui de Lusignan Dawn Unknown 380YE Spring known deceased
Ursul de Lusignan Dawn Unknown 380YE Spring known deceased
Tremaine de Lusignan Dawn Unknown 380YE Spring known deceased
Iluna de Lusignan Dawn Unknown 380YE Spring known deceased
Claude de Lusignan Dawn Unknown 380YE Spring known deceased
Domel Whispering Dray Unknown Isca 380YE Spring --
Elvin Whispering Dray Unknown Isca 380YE Spring --
Aervan Whispering Dray Unknown Isca 380YE Spring --
Gareth Whispering Dray Unknown Isca 380YE Spring --
Laxaina Whispering Dray Unknown Isca 380YE Spring --
Leedy Whispering Dray Unknown Isca 380YE Spring --
Tinuvie Whispering Dray Unknown Isca 380YE Spring --
Arla Whispering Dray Unknown Isca 380YE Spring --
Aedan of Olwen's Stand Navarr Wyll of Olwen's Stand 379YE Winter known deceased
Farran Duskbourne Navarr Ieuan Linkforge 379YE Autumn --
Myfanway Whispering Dray Unknown Mari Linkforge 379YE Spring believed deceased
Alex Lansdale of Bregasland The Marches Bron Holdfast 378YE Summer --
Saul of Vashti's Penitents Highguard Unknown 378YE Spring believed deceased
Jael of Vashti's Penitents Highguard Unknown 378YE Spring believed deceased
Cnaeus Urizen Sejanus Shatterspire 377YE Spring known deceased

This list is not exhaustive, but contains the names of everyone declared a sorcerer since the death of Empress Britta.

Constitutional Note

The power of the Conclave to declare a citizen to be a sorcerer and thereby strip them of the rights to perform ritual magic is considered deeply significant by the Constitutional Court - comparable to the power of the Imperial Synod to excommunicate a citizen. At the start of 381YE, the Constitutional Court issued a clarification on the matter of sorcery, stating that it was unconstitutional to prohibit a citizen from carrying mana - since this would undermine their constitutionally protected rights to prosperity and dignity. The Constitution grants the Conclave the ability to put limits on the ability of citizens to perform significant magic - not what wealth they may carry on their person. All Imperial magicians are able to take part in the Conclave; sorcerers may raise declarations (if they are able to), pay mana to speak (if recognised by a grandmaster), or even hold an Imperial title if they can persuade their peers to support them. The previous rulings were errors associated with the reign of Emperor Nicovar and have been corrected.

Further Reading

Core Brief

Additional Information

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