382YE Summer Solstice Synod judgements

Overview

During the Summer Solstice 382YE Summit, the Imperial Synod raised 97 judgements.

Change of doctrine

No change of doctrine was attempted during the Summit.

Statement of principle

Judgement 8

• Assembly: General Assembly
• Raised By: Solas
• Judgement: In the confict in Asavea we see echoes of the Patrician War and Thrace's rebellion. We call on all Imperial citizens to aid the peoples of Marracoss and Emphedor in their struggle for liberty in any way possible. We denounce any military captain who would seek to profit from this conflict with the coin of slavers.
• Outcome: Upheld 1219 - 165

Judgement 11

• Assembly: Navarr National
• Raised By: Idanach Listing Beacon
• Judgement: We condemn the murder of Achilles Damakan's Forge in the strongest terms. It achives nothing but shows a shocking lack of Pride and Loyalty. We further call for the killer - who reportedly said "this is for the Quiet Step" - to come forward and face the consequnces of their actions, and we call anyone with relevant information to share it. Remember Isaella; even the most virtuous assassin is not above the law.
• Outcome: Upheld 142 - 10

Judgement 14

• Assembly: Prosperity Virtue
• Raised By: Onan of the Chantry of the Silver Skull
• Judgement: It has come to our attention that many in the Empire believe that the resting place of Good Walder is unknown. Rejoice, for his remains are safely interred in the Chantry of the Silver Skull in Necropolis, and have been for centuries!
• Outcome: Upheld 126 - 13

Judgement 16

• Assembly: General Assembly
• Raised by: Rune Rathmore
• Judgement: I, Rune Rathmore, declare that corruption (the purchasing of votes through coin or influence of power) be declared unacceptable within the SYnod and be declared punishable in the same regard as misuse of priestly powers.
• Outcome: Not Upheld (562 - 944)

Judgement 22

• Assembly: Wintermark National
• Raised By: Gunnbrand Ironwill
• Judgement: The heroism of Wintermark is not found ony in the might of Steinr courage, but also the cunning of the Suaq and the wisdom of the Kallavesi. We fight with honour in our way not the way of the Jotun, and the magics of our people should not be disrespected. Our strength comes from being THREE PEOPLES ONE NATION.
• Outcome: Upheld (226 - 0)

Judgement 29

• Assembly: Wintermark National
• Raised By: Pahkina
• Judgement: A hero's tale ends in a good death, we know this to be true. We have warred with the Jotun bfore, they are honourable fores. We believe that under a flag of truce the ghodi and shaman of the Jotun and the Stormcrows and scops of wintermark should meet to tell stories of battle and heroes that fell in battle from our shared history, so all may know the heroism of the dad. A winged messenger should be sent to their king and queen - Glamundar Arcason King of the South and Yrssa Jansdottir Queen of the North.
• Outcome: Upheld (165-33)

Judgement 33

• Assembly: General Assembly
• Raised By: Edwarf Novarion, called Watcher
• Judgement: We have heard the claim of Sumaah that they now hold the heart of the Way, and that they intend to encourage the faithful of other nations to pilgrimage there. We reject this insult to our Pride, and reaffirm that Bastion, the White City, is the heart of the faith. The Imperial Synod and the people of the Empire will continue to prove this through virtuous action and so ac as a beacon to all the world.
• Outcome: Upheld (1066 - 193)

Judgement 35

• Assembly: Prosperity Virtue
• Raised By: Tabitha of the Chantry
• Judgement: We, the Prosperity assembly, invite all those who recognise the exemplar Zemress - including pilgrims from the Sumaah Republic and the Zemress islanders - to attend festivities in Zemress' honour in anvil on the second evening of the Autumn equinox in the Lague National Theatre.
• Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (189 - 0)

Mandate

Judgement 3

• Assembly: Assembly of the Nine
• Raised by: Jorma Steelhail
• Judgement: The institution of slavery is a dark stain on the soul that will never wash clean. Evey citizen should take arms in defence of those who fight against slavery against any who threaten it. We send Jorma Steelhail with 150 doses of liao to tell every citizen of the Empire to reach out to help those who have been enslaved - all that is worthwhile is shared with those who deserve it.
• Ouctome: Upheld 7-0 (Greater Majority, margin of 7). It is not clear whether Jorma Steelhail or Esake Crowspeark (judgement 10) will enact this mandate.
• Notes: The opportunity is detailed here.

Judgement 5

• Assembly: General Assembly
• Raised By: Bloodcrow Ergot
• Judgement: The institution of slavery is a dark stain on the soul that will never wash clean. Every citizen should take arms in defence of those who fight against slavery against any who threaten it. We send Jorma Steelhail with 150 doss of liao to tell every citizen of the Empire to reach out to help those who have been enslaved - all that is worthwhile is shared with those who deserve it.
• Outcome: Withdrawn at request of Bloodcrow Ergot. (1120-295 in favour at time it was withdrawn).

Judgement 7

• Assembly: Highborn National
• Raised By: Hazelponi of the Shattered Tower
• Judgement: The monstrous infestation that is the vallorn is a danger beyond any other that now faces us. There is no sacrifice so great that we cannot meet it to defeat this terror. We send Hazelponi of the Shattered Tower with 500 liao to urge every Highborn citizen to consider if they could assist in defeating this threat by undertaking an extended pilgrimage to walk the trods.
• Outcome: Not upheld (211-498).
• Notes: The Throne used their Custodian of the Empire power to cause this mandate to require a Greater Majority.

Judgement 10

• Assembly: General Assembly
• Raised By: Eska Crowspeaker
• Judgement: The institution of slavery is a dark stain on the soul that will never wash clean. Every citizen should take arms in defence of those who fight against slavery against any who threaten it. We send Eska Crowspeaker with 150 doss of liao to tell every citizen of the Empire to reach out to help those who have been enslaved - all that is worthwhile is shared with those who deserve it.
• Outcome: Upheld (1330-200, margin of 1130). It is not clear whether Eska Crowspeaker or Jorma Steelhail (Judgement 3) will enact this mandate.

Judgement 19

• Assembly: Highborn National
• Raised By: Bartimaeus
• Judgement: Virtuous people set prices for things which are fair, and buy and sell them accordingly. To do otherwise, to invoke market forces and economic factors, is to subsume human destiny and will to an impartial, immoral, and unvirtuous force. We send Bartimaeus with 50 doses of liao to urge those Imperial citizens in possession of white granite to deal through the Cinderpath Exchange for the betterment of the virtuous rather than to indulge their personal greed.
• Outcome: Upheld (601 - 92, Greater Majority). If Bartimaeus provides 50 doses of liao, Highborn citizens will look for alternatives to the public auction at Anvil for purposes of selling white granite as described here.

Judgement 20

• Assembly: General Assemby
• Raised By: Jonah Yakovitch
• Judgement: The Way unites humanity through the Seven Virtues. The people of Asavea will more readily accept the teachings of the Way from their own people; creating Asavean priests will help to spread the faith. Yet only those who show a true commitment to the doctrines of the faith should receive training in the use of liao. We send Jonah Yakovitch with 50 doses of liao to support the training of new priests from among those judged most sincere in their devotion to the Way.
• Outcome: Upheld (1265-119, margin of 1146). If Jonah Yakovitch provides 50 doses of liao, the Temple of the Way in Nemoria will begin to train devout priests chosen from among Asavean candidates as detaied here.

Judgement 23

• Assembly: Highborn National
• Raised By: Kerem of the Chantry
• Judgement: The monstrous infestation that is the vallorn is a danger beyond any other that now faces us. There is no sacrifice so great that we cannot meet it to defeat this terror. We send Lilith of the Chantry with 500 liao to urge every Highborn citizen to consider if they could assist in defeating this threat by undertaking an extended pilgrimage to walk the trods.
• Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (595 - 244; margin of 351). If Lilith of the Chantry provides 500 liao, the people of Highguard will begin to undertake radical pilgrimages as detailed here.
• Notes: The Throne used their Custodian of the Empire power to cause this mandate to require a Greater Majority.

Judgement 24

• Assembly: Imperial Orcs National
• Raised By: Irontide Lok
• Judgement: The Legions are the Heart and Soul of the Imperial Orc nation. They fight for the Empire and to crush its enemies. All Orcs must serve either in or to support the Legions. We send Irontide Lok with 25 doses of Liao to urge everyone to welcome any orc who is willing to serve our Legions, our nation and the Empire unstintingly.
• Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (80 - 0, margin of 80). If Irontide Lok provides 25 doses of liao, the Imperial Orcs nation will be encouraged to look to their future and build a new, martially inclined, nation in Skarsind as detailed here.

Judgement 30

• Assembly: General Assembly
• Raised By: Franco i Erigo
• Judgement: The Way unites humanity through the Seven Virtues. The people of Asavea will more readily accept the teachings of the Way from their own people; creating Asavean priests will help to spread the faith. Yet only those who show a true commitment to the doctrines of the faith should receive training in the use of liao. We send Franco i Erigo with 50 doses of liao to support the training of new priests from among those judged most sincere in their devotion to the Way.
• Outcome: Upheld (765 - 414, margin of 351).
• Notes:Although this mandate passed, the same mandate was also raised by Jonah Yakovitch and passed with a greater margin.

Judgement 31

• Assembly: Urizen National
• Raised by: Palladius
• Judgement: Those who seek to teach others should first be challenged to prove their own Wisdom. We send Palladius with 50 doses of liao to urge potential students to study at the Temple of the Winds so that it may be swiftly restored.
• Outcome: Upheld 72 - 0. If Palladius provids 50 doses of liao, any mandate that does not achieve a greater majority will have no effect on Urizen, as detailed here.
• Notes: This mandate will only take effect if the Temple of the Winds is rebuilt and the demands of the sword scholars met. It is not clear at this time whether it complements or supercedes Judgement 39.

Judgement 34

• Assembly: General Assembly
• Raised By: Aniera Exile's End
• Judgement: Now is the time of venom and blood. Imperial forces facing our barbarian foes must take up defensive positions so that every soldier who can be spared may fight the vallorn. This current opportunity will not soon come again. It must be seized now, else it will be lost. We send Aniera Exile's End with 100 liao to remind the Empire that the barbarians have be driven back before but the time to strike the vallorn is now for now is the time of venom and blood. Please see additional papers on Synod board.
• Outcome: Not Upheld (586 - 525)
• Notes: The Throne used their Custodian of the Empire power to cause this mandate to require a Greater Majority.

Judgement 39

• Assembly: Wisdom VIrtue
• Raised By: Amnis Johan Menkovich
• Judgement: The example of the sword scholars of Urizen should inspire all those who follow the path of Wisdom. We must all test what we learn; only fools accept hearsay as truth. We send Galene Netherwatch with 150 doses of liao to urge everyone to despise folly and chastise the fool that spreads it, especially when it is done by those close to you.
• Outcome: Upheld with Greater Majority (212 - 22). Provided Galene Netherwatch provides 150 doses of liao, the people of the Empire will test everything they learn meaning that any future mandate that does not reach a Greater Majority will be ineffective, as detailed here.
• Notes: It is not clear at this time whether this mandate supercedes or complements

Evaluation

The Synod made the following judgements of excommunication, inquisition, revocation, and sanction.

Judgement 6

• Assembly: Pride Virtue
• Raised By: Rane Sherarding
• Judgement: Vindication. Miriam of the Cenotaph's name was brought to me with claims she "saved Highguard" in battle. Initial investigations found no opposition to this.. Inquisition sealed it. As a runner she put herself in extreme danger to summon reinforcements to surrounded Highborn forces. This short judgement cannot do the tale justice, but I name it heroism. She named it her duty. I urge the Highborn to hear her story, and tell it as an example of these highest duties. Let them take Pride in their hero and use this as an inspiration to which they may aspire. Miriam herself is warmly reminded her next duty is to continue setting this example to elevate others with Pride.
• Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (214-0)

Judgement 15

• Assembly: General Assembly
• Raised By: Ephron of Adina's Charge
• Judgement: Inquisition. I call Emilia Ankarien, Archmage of Winter, to Inquisition regarding Wendigo's interest. Sunday, Summer summit 382YE, Highguard chapel, 14:00.
• Outcome: Upheld (1136-37).

Judgement 21

• Assembly: Loyalty Virtue
• Raised By: Able of the Shattered Tower
• Judgement: Inquisition I call Hazel of the Shattered Tower to Inquisition regarding the matter of her recent actions. The Inquisition will take place at 11pm on the Saturday of the Summer Solstice in the Shattered Tower camp.
• Outcome: Upheld (191 - 10)

Judgement 33

• Assembly: Prosperity virtue
• Raised By: Zira of the Chantry
• Jugement: Vindication. FOllowing the accusation of Brother Able of the Shattered Tower by Brother Abel of the Shattered Tower a thorough investigation has been performed. My findings are that Brother Dagon exhibits NO miserly behaviour and is vindicated fully. Dagon acts with Prosperity every day for the benefit of his chapter, Reikos and Highguard. Brother Able will be publically apologising.
• Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (141 - 0)

Judgement 37

• Assembly: Prosperity Assembly
• Raised By: Onan of the Chantry
• Judgement: Penance. Regarding the ritual texts used with past life visions held by the Auric Horizon. These rituals must not sit idle, Ensure that they are used as often as possible. - Ensure that the archmages of Night and Day are kept appraised of these rituals. - Ensure that the Gatekeepers' Council are kept appraised of these rituals. - It is perfectly prosperous to continue charging for the casting of these rituals. - It is virtuous to expect a large recompense for putting them into general Imperial lore, should you decide to do so. - We find the Auric Horizon to be a Prosperous and hard-working coven.
• Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (173 - 0)

Judgement 38

• Assembly: General Assembly
• Raised By: Martin Orchard
• Judgement: Inquisition. As the Empress was called to Inquisition before she stood for election, so do we call her to Inquisition on the second anniversary of your coronation to answer questions on the virtue of her reign so far. Lisabetta von Holberg, 5pm Saturday, Senate
• Outcome: Automatic.

Recognition

Judgement 18

• Assembly: General assembly
• Raised By: Vauraus Korpaticotica
• Jugement: Following two inquisitions of Achilles of Damakan's Forge, and the recognition of Achilles as an exemplar of Prosperity at the Spring Equinox 382YE, we the General Assembly of th Empire recognise Achilles of Damakan's Forge as an exemplar of Prosperity. Please see supporting information on the four signs of th Exemplar exhibited by Achilles on the Synod board.
• Outcome: Upheld (871 - 238). Added to the list of known exemplars.

Judgement 31

• Assembly: Wisdom National
• Raised By: Galene Netherwatch
• Judgement: We recognise Skywise Rykana of the Imperial Orcs as an exemplar of Wisdom following his Inquisition in Winter 381YE and questioning by the Wisdom assembly. We recognise the following signs: Pilgrimage, Miracle, Benevolence, Inspiriation, Legacy. See supporting document or talk to Galene or Skywise Rykana).
• Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (197 - 40). Will be escalated to the General Assembly during Autumn 382YE.

Appointment

At the Summit, the following appointments were made by the Assemblies of the Synod.

Judgement 1

• Assembly: Wisdom Virtue
• Raised by: Tribune
• Judgement: Appointment of the Cardinal of Wisdom.
• Outcome: Sariel of the Shattered Tower was appointed with 174 votes. Sejanus of the Scarlet Guard received 72 votes. Helka Ingesdottir received 23 votes.

Judgement 2

• Assembly: Courage Virtue
• Raised by: Tribune
• Judgement: Appointment of the Cardinal of Courage.
• Outcome: Clarice Novarion was appointed with 93 votes. Nina of Cantiarch's Hold received 56 votes. Jorma Steelhail received 33 votes. Melchior of Adina's Charge received 30 votes.

Judgement 4

• Assembly: Assembly of the Nine
• Raised By: Tribune
• Judgement: Appointment of the Imperial Inquisitor.
• Outcome: Corwyn Leafstalker was appointed with 5 votes (Greater Majority). Ephron of Adina's Charge received 1 vote. Yarrick Ursan received 1 vote. Lothar the Giliath received 0 votes. Medea Ruth received 0 votes.
• Notes: Martin Orchard was nominated by another citizen and requested that his candidacy be withdrawn.

Judgement 12

• Assembly: Freeborn National
• Raised By: Tribune
• Judgement: Appointment of the Azure Sutannir
• Outcome: Hembenfth i Guerra was appointed with 90 votes

Judgement 25

• Assembly: Properity Virtue
• Raised By: Tribune
• Judgement: Appointment of the Prosperity Virtue inquisitor.
• Outcome: Yaruna of the Chantry was appointed with 153 votes, receiving a Greater Majority.

Judgement 27

• Assembly: Loyalty Virtue
• Raised By: Tribune
• Judgement: Appointment of the Quaymaster of the Black Sails.
• Outcome: Veli Garwulfson was appointed with 162 votes.

Appointments by Cardinals:

The Cardinal of Ambition reappointed Corey Wayfarer of Navarr as their Gatekeeper, and Ranae de Rondell of Dawn as their Virtue Inquisitor.
The Cardinal of Vigilance appointed Sela of the Suns of Courous of Highguard as their Gatekeeper, and Ser Ancél of House Vexille of Dawn as their Virtue Inquisitor.
The Cardinal of the Way, Atla of the Imperial Orcs, appointed Chainbreaker Snark of the Imperial Orcs to the position of Imperial Chaplain Consular.

Rewarding

Judgement 9

• Assembly: General Assembly
• Raised By: Solas
• Judgement: As High Exorcist, I withdraw 7 Thrones from the Virtue Fund pursuant to my duties. This is on the undestanding that this reverts to a Senate stipend as soon as economically feasible.
• Outcome: Automatic. 7 Thrones were paid to Solas from the virtue fund.

Judgement 13

• Assembly: General Assembly
• Raised By: Livia Cascade
• Jugement: Reward Livia Cascade with 5 Thrones from the Virtue fund for the purchasing of liao for the duties of the Seer of the Gateway.
• Outcome: Automatic. 5 Thrones were paid to Livia Cascade from the virtue fund.

Jugement 17

• Assembly: General Assembly
• Raised By: Uskolli
• Judgement: Over the past three years, the Sussivari Frost Coven have cast twenty rituals to raise magical fortifications in swamps across the Empire. This has been done at the request of the Military Council and the Throne, often at very short notice. We seek to reward coven leaer Tarqeq Icetongue with 15 Thrones from the virtue fund in recognition of their loyalty and service to the Empire. This will enable them to purchase ritual staffs and coven stones to keep up the good work.
• Outcome: Upheld (1043-214). 15 Thrones weree paid to Uskolli from the virtue fund.

Judgement 26

• Assembly: General Assembly
• Raised By: Anna
• Judgement: Juliana of Phoenix Reach to be rewarded 9 Thrones from the virtue fund in recompense for mana expended in removing unvirtuous auras from the Black Plateau.
• Outcome: Upheld 844 - 175. 9 Thrones paid to Anna from the virtue fund.

The Virtue Fund

The following represents the Virtue Fund of the Synod:

Starting Value	TBC
Income	TBC	The price paid in the Bourse Auction for the dose of True Liao.	Closing Value	TBC

Visionaries

The following individuals received visions of their past lives.

• Lady Danica Vandale of Dawn
• Idwyn Splitroot of Navarr
• Sister Meredith Stellamaris of the Marches

The Imperial Titles of the Synod

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At the end of the Summer Solstice 382YE, the Imperial Titles in the Synod were held by:

Virtue	Cardinal	Gatekeeper / Conscience	Virtue Inquisitor
Ambition	Viviane de Coeurdefer of Dawn	Corey Brackensong (formerly Wayfarer) of Navarr	Ranae de Rondell of Dawn
Courage	Jorma Steelhail of Wintermark	Nina of Cantiarch's Hold	Lucifer, Son of Cyrus of Highguard
Loyalty	Veikko of Wintermark	Tess of the Marches	Corwin Leafstalker of Navarr
Pride	Astrid Fjellrevening Rezia di Tassato of The League	Constanza i Kalamar i Guerra of The Brass Coast	Rane Jorunsdottir of Wintermark
Prosperity	Cesare Enzo di Trivento	Morgan Leafstalker of Navarr	Yarona of The Chantry of the Silver Skull
Vigilance	Irada von Temeschwar of the League	Sela of the Suns of Courous	Ser Ancel of House Vexille.
Wisdom	Abaddon De Rondell of Dawn	Amris of Varushka	Galene Netherwatch
The Way	Atla of the Imperial Orcs	Mel Greenhill of The Marches	Yarrick Ursan of Wintermark

Other Synod-Appointed Titles

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Title	Held By	Appointed By	Renews
High Exorcist	Solas of the Spire of the Waxing Sun, Urizen	Assembly of Nine	Winter Solstice
Auditor of Senatorial Accountability	Vauraus Korppitkotka	Assembly of Nine	Spring Equinox
Imperial Inquisitor	Martin Orchard of the Marches	Assembly of Nine	Summer Solstice
Custodian of the Imperial War Memorial	Sister Magdalena of the Shattered Tower, Highguard	Highguard National Assembly	Sinecure; until death, revocation or abdication
Imperial Chaplain Consular	Chainbreaker Snark of the Imperial Orcs	Cardinal of the Way	Spring Equinox
Seer of the Gateway	Livia Cascade of Urizen	Assembly of Nine	Until death, revocation or abdication
High Bard of the Empire	Irina Akulineuna Kotor	Assembly of Nine	Spring Equinox
Voice of Barbs	Meredith Nighthaven	Navarr National Assembly	Winter Solstice
Curator of the Printer's Guild Museum	Taddea Ginori of the League	Cardinal of Prosperity	Sinecure; until death, revocation or abdication. When a new Cardinal of Prosperity is appointed they may choose to name a replacement.
Curator of the White City Museum	Apollos of Highguard	Highguard National Assembly	Sinecure; until death, revocation or abdication.
Watcher of Britta's Pool	Gunnbrand Ironwill of Wintermark	Wintermark National Assembly	Sinecure; until death, revocation or abdication.
Dean of Laroc Cathedral	Odelina de Rondell of Dawn	Dawn National Assembly	Sinecure; until death, revocation or abdication.
Crow Keeper of the Rest	Nils Bardstrom of Wintermark	Wintermark National Assembly	Sinecure; until death, revocation or abdication.
Guardian of Giselle's Tomb	Casimir Marcellino di Sarvos of the League	League National Assembly	Sinecure; until death, revocation or abdication.
Quaymaster of the Black Sails	Vacant	Loyalty Assembly	Autumn Equinox
Friar of Honour's Rest	Albert Fugglestone-Copperhill	Marcher National Assembly	Sinecure; until death, revocation or abdication.
Claviger of the Basilica of Cora Holdfast	Jared of the Suns of Courous	Loyalty Assembly	Sinecure; until death, revocation or abdication.
Castellan of the Silent Sentinel	Rhesa of the Scions of Ravensfell	Highguard Assembly	Sinecure; until death, revocation or abdication.

Assembly Strength

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At the start of the summit the voting total of the General Assembly was calculated to be 2607.

The final voting total of the General Assembly was calculated to be 2930.

The Civil Service reminds citizens that determining whether a Judgement has achieved a Greater Majority counts from the estimation of the relevant Assembly strength when scrutiny on the Judgement closes, not the final Assembly strength at the end of the summit.

At the end of the Summer Solstice 382YE Summit the voting strength of the Virtue and National Assemblies were estimated to be:

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Virtue Assembly	Initial Voting Strength	Final Voting Strength	Final Greater Majority
Ambition	210	260	131
Courage	258	304	153
Loyalty	394	442	222
Pride	399	419	211
Prosperity	251	303	152
Vigilance	285	368	185
Wisdom	326	350	176
The Way	484	484	243
General	2607	2930	1466

National Assembly	Initial Voting Strength	Final Voting Strength	Final Greater Majority
Brass Coast	126	136	69
Dawn	316	316	159
Highguard	686	816	409
Imperial Orcs	126	126	64
The League	250	288	145
The Marches	110	120	61
Navarr	217	257	129
Urizen	208	218	110
Varushka	190	228	115
Wintermark	378	425	213
General	2607	2930	1466