381YE Autumn Equinox Synod judgements

Overview

During the Autumn Equinox 381YE, the Imperial Synod raised 87 judgements.

The successful recognition of Navarr as an exemplar by the Wisdom Assembly will be escalated to the General Assembly at the Winter Solstice 381YE.

Change of doctrine

No change of doctrine was attempted during the Summit.

Veto

No veto was sought during the Summit.

Statement of principle

Number	Assembly	Statement of Principle	Priest	Outcome
3	General	To recognise the Loyalty and Wisdom to the Empire of General Irontide Skar in the manipulation, ambushing and slaying of the Druj Magester Green Mask; and the Brackensong Coven in the recovery of the vital Spring ritual from Green Mask’s mind.	Irontide Lok	Upheld 648 - 65
9	Courage	Recognising the Courage of Pavel in the actions he took in retrieving the Regalia of the Archmage of Spring from the Realms, last summit. He risked his life for the safe return of valuable Imperial Property, and his Courage is recognised.	Amahel	Upheld 176 - 14 Greater Majority
16	Dawn	The Dawnish Assembly is appalled that one of the courageous and loyal Imperial Orcs was mistaken for a treacherous Druj. We would seek to educate our citizens of the Virtuous deeds of our fellow Imperials and would invite an orc priest to accompany a troubadour around our Nation, specifically to those places least visited by citizens of the wider Empire.	Ozren Ivarovich Severyan	Upheld 126 - 10 Greater Majority
17	General	The current holder of the Blood Cloak schema will be sharing this with the Empire, in response to this display of Loyalty (something no Blood Cloak general has done before). I move that the rest of the Empire should display Loyalty in return and provide what resources and funds they can to raise this army and reduce casualties in battle for the Prosperity of the Empire.	Helka Ingesdottir	Upheld 807 - 136
21	General	As an Empire we made of many nations. Each nation has its own skills, hearth magic, beliefs and Bourse resources. It is working of these different traits, guided by the Virtues, together that makes the Empire strong and great. Every nation should be proud of these traditions and support them, from Urizen poise to the Heroism of Wintermark. Be proud of your place in the Empire.	Amris Johan Merikovich	Upheld 971 - 69
22	General	It is disloyal to deny support to the armies of the Empire.	Alderai	Upheld 497 - 473
23	General	We believe the powers of the Virtue Inquisitors should be expanded. They should be granted one additional judgement of inquisition to be raised only in their Virtue assembly and subject to the assembly’s vote. A Virtue Inquisitor is still a priest who must represent their congregation; they should not have to choose between them and their duty as an inquisitor.	Pahkina	Upheld 804 - 126
24	Wintermark	We appreciate the actions of Iron Osric, General of the Green Shield. During military council and other meetings he has Courageously supported the interests of Wintermark even in the face of opposition. Let it be known that the Wintermark National Assembly stands behind his Virtue.	Ylmiska Ferbow	Upheld 207 - 0 Greater Majority
26	General	Currently the Virtue Assembly Inquisitors are appointed by Cardinals. The job of an Inquisitor however, is to seek truth and question all. As such, the position of Inquisitor should not be reliant on political patronage and should instead, only be answerable to the Virtue and Virtue Assembly. In light of this, the position of Virtue Assembly Inquisitor should be an elected one - chosen by Virtue Assembly.	Ranae de Rondell of Dawn	Upheld 697 - 353
27	General	Many people did not listen to Rosamund Holt in life. My Loyalty to her means I want her to be heard now she is gone. Attached is a copy of the message I read for her at her funeral. The Synod agrees she lived a Virtuous life.	Tess	Not upheld 79 - 608
31	General	I act on what I know. As Archimandrite of the New Scions of Atun I express my profound disappointment in the newly discovered actions of my predecessor Yael. In the creation of the Golden Fragment, previously seen as evidence for her claims, she cast doubt on all her work. I can no longer support it as truth. But this does not detract from the purpose of the New Scions: our work to perfect the Way through gathered evidence continues.	Edward Novarion	Upheld 713 - 96
35	General	It is Virtuous to celebrate victories with merriment, to remember our fallen with respect and inspiration, to learn from our losses may we continue to remember and learn.	Bucklund	Upheld 815 - 62
38	Marcher	The people of the Mourn are miners. The Singing Caves is their greatest achievement as miners. They have waited years to be liberated, denied their just reward by the Jotun. Prosperity demands that we return the just reward to those who have earned it. The Singing Caves should be returned to the Mournwolders. Mournwolder Land, Mournwolder Prosperity.	Thomas of Mournwold	Upheld 72 - 0 Greater Majority
39	Marcher	To the people of Whittle. The Jotun drove you to hate. This was not your way before. This is the last chain they have on you. When you put it aside you will be free of their influence.	Brother Hugh	Upheld 72 - 0 Greater Majority
40	General	As the generals of the Empire bear the weight of great responsibility on their soul, we believe that they would be better supported and the Virtue of their orders and declarations less likely to be challenged if they are Dedicated. As such, we suggest and support the Dedication of all those who stand on the military council.	Dietrich Elias der Holburghan	Not upheld 439 - 558
41	General	“Knowledge” is not a true Virtue and cannot compel citizens into heresy, nor diminish their enjoyment of tomatoes or fruit salads.	Hawker Ringbane	Not upheld 281 - 286
44	Dawn	The National Assembly sends the High Bard Lady Kaywenn Du Launcet to Semmerholm to inspire the people there to fiercely resist the Druj by singing the “Song for Semmerholm”	Elayne Novarion	Upheld 148 - 0 Greater Majority
45	General	In being deceived there is no shame; But deceivers will lie and lie again. Yael’s complicity in deceit and untruth Renders all her teachings moot. Any value that she shared Must now be proven out elsewhere.	Ser Criseyde	Upheld 812 - 104
46	General	To recognise and praise the Courage of Dogri Thulesbane and acknowledge his actions while criminal were also Virtuous.	Maarit Suvidottir	Upheld 594 - 275
48	Brass Coast	We were heartened by the rescue of our cousins from the Isle of Zemress and we would welcome them in settling in Segura. We are certain that their resourceful skills and work ethic will contribute greatly to the Prosperity of the province and we will be happy to smooth their full integration back into the Empire.	Mazo i Zabala i Erigo	Upheld 76 - 0 Greater Majority
49	League	The League feels for the orphans of the war in the Mourn. The League has a strong tradition of supporting orphans and guiding them to reach their true, Virtuous potential. The League therefore seek to provide support in the Marches for the orphans of Mournwold.	Cesare Enzo Di Trivento	Upheld 142 - 0
50	Urizen	Removing your opponent's desire to fight is the first step to victory. This assembly applauds the Wisdom shown by the strategists of the Military Council and the General of the Wolves of War and the General of the Red Wind Corsairs in depriving the Grendel of the economic bounty of the Legacy's production. We urge all those opposing the Grendel in our territory of Spiral and at home and abroad to follow their example, to harass baggage trains and impair production. Let the Grendel know no profit while they remain in Spiral.	Maximillian of Ankarien	Upheld 160 - 0 Greater Majority
52	Urizen	We find that Storm of Curses is likely not to have strategic merit over the benefits of Cyclic Resonance, therefore we do not advocate unleashing our magical armies powers in this way. While we believe that all tools should be considered we do not advocate cruelty without justification.	Tarquinius	Upheld 110 - 0
54	Navarr	We support the Marchers in reclaiming their lands from the Jotun as we also support reclaiming all lost Imperial territories from the Jotun. We exhort all Navarr to pursue this goal.	Corey Wayfarer	Upheld 110 - 0 Greater Majority
55	League	Citizens of Sarvos should not be afraid or reluctant to employ the orcs graduating from the College of the Liberated. We have invested in their Prosperity and should enjoy the rewards, and enable them to reach their full potential.	Illaria Notturno di Sarvos	Upheld 178 - 0 Greater Majority
57	Pride	The Pride Assembly recognises the hard work of the following people in making the League Theatre a success; in demonstrating Pride in their national culture and the arts, and building a platform to showcase and lift up the arts from the League and across the Empire: Ephelides Sanguineo Rezia Hardfrost di Tassato - artistic director Coraphine Fliore di Tassato, Idwyn Splitroot, Darnyen Volkov Von Temeschwar, Bica and Maeve from the Temeschbar	Astrid Rezia di Tassato	Upheld 159 - 0
59	General	Under normal circumstances, a priest should not perform a rite on a citizen or their property without their agreement. Consecrated areas should be marked so that citizens know that an aura exists before deciding whether to enter the area.	Eevi	Not upheld 413 - 459
61	General	To accuse someone of a religious crime without being able to define that religious crime is not only very stupid, it is unvirtuous.* *The reason I raise this is because this should be obvious but it does not appear to be.	Kerem	Upheld 606 - 120
62	Prosperity	It has been suggested that the practice of raising husks is comparable with the keeping of slaves. We, the Prosperity Assembly, hold this to be false. Husks are bodies devoid of souls, animated by magical power. Slaves are alive, and possess souls. The use of husks in a manner does not deprive citizens of their livelihood, is not unprosperous.	Yarona of the Chantry	Upheld 197 - 0 Greater Majority
63	Varushka	That Varushka is known for its hospitality and as such will offer hospitality to all of the Empire, be they pauper or prince, single archer or entire army.	Vukomir Maryankovich Zverokaz	Upheld 88 - 0 Greater Majority
65	Courage	The Courage Assembly will decide the fate of the Courage Shield Torchbrand.	Nina of Cantiarch’s Hold	Upheld 104 - 0
66	Prosperity	If 20 fleets trade with Axou every season for four seasons it is likely that Axos will recognise the Prosperity of the Empire and move to cease the use of slaves. The Assembly of Prosperity therefore recognises the Prosperity of fleet trading with the Axou and encourage citizens to do so where they are able.	Morgan Leafstalker	Upheld 171 - 0 Greater Majority
67	Prosperity	In recognition of the actions and intentions of the Eastern Principalities of Jarm, and the understanding that they continue, to abolish the vile institution of slavery. It would increase the Prosperity of the Empire and its citizens, as well as that of the Eastern Principalities, if Imperial fleet captains were to visit the trading ports of the Eastern Principalities and engage in trade with the traders and merchants there.	Ezekiel of the Chantry	Upheld 187 - 0 Greater Majority
68	Urizen	We commend the Ambition of Medea Ruth’s work on horses, and encourage her to consider collaboration with other interested parties, including Aloysius Sunspire.	Medea Ruth Irremais	Upheld 100 - 10
72	General	The General Assembly condemns the use of wanton battlefield executions of foes with personhood. As such, we urge that they only be used when generals deem them necessary and issue clear orders in this respect. Our foes lose respect for us day by day - let the Empire be judged on its official military decisions, not the whims of individuals in the heat of battle. Cleave to Virtue.	Constanza i Kalamar i Guerra	Upheld 621 - 156
73	Pride	We recognise that the Highborn Assembly seeks to reaffirm their commitment to the Doctrine of the Synod that they founded. We recognise the Pride that inspires this action.	Azekah	Upheld 134 - 0
75	Nine	The Assembly of Nine request the Silent Bell investigate the location of “Oath-Heart”, the legendary shield of Loyalty, once borne by Drumlin the Sworn of Wintermark.	Veikko	Upheld 6 - 0 Greater Majority
76	Nine	The schism over Yael’s vision has divided the Empire too long; what threatens the Empire ultimately threatens the Way. New evidence, corroborated by both Yael’s supporters and detractors, demonstrates that a significant document on which her philosophy relied was falsified by her hand. In Virtue, we face unwelcome truths as boldly as a barbarian charge. In Virtue, we act on what we learn, knowing our knowledge is incomplete. When new proof arises, we accept it and move forward. The Assembly of Nine calls on the Synod and the Empire to end this schism, and move forward.	Abaddon De Rondell	Upheld 7 - 0 Greater Majority
77	Loyalty	I wish to put the words and assurances of my peers into action, regarding the Iron Helms. The actions of the Iron Helms against the traitor Dogri Thulesbane and their use of cruelty as a tool in the Mournwold, have shown only their Loyalty to the Empire and their actions are not unvirtuous.	Bogdan	Upheld 56 - 20
78	General	The trods connect the Empire and must be walked. The faithful should try to use them as often as possible.	Aneira Exiles End	Upheld 576 - 32
79	Nine	The use of cruel tactics by any army is unvirtuous. Cruel tactics inspire fear and hatred in our enemies and allies alike. They diminish the spirit of all they touch, and we of the Nine will lead the Synod in providing spiritual governance to all Generals who employ them. The vote count in this judgement has been contested by Cardinal Azekah of the Assembly of Nine who wishes it noted that their vote has been incorrectly recorded.	Ricardo di Tassato	Upheld 6 - 1 Greater Majority
80	Imperial Orc	The worth of our armies is not written with cruelty, our legends are not made by harming civilians. We do not need dogs and beasts to fight our wars for us. We are heroes of the Empire, we are Imperial Orcs.	Gralka	Upheld 36 - 0 Greater Majority
81	Marcher	We invite Marcher and Imperial Orc preachers to the Mourn to talk to the free orcs of the Mourn (the former Jotun thralls) and preach to them about the Way. We encourage the Virtuous folks of the Mourn to support these preachers and ensure their voices are heard. In return, we invite stewards or other leaders of the free orcs of the Mourn to come to Anvil and make their concerns heard, so that the Empire will not decide for them, but with them.	Hrodin	Upheld 62 - 0 Greater Majority
83	Marcher	All good Marcher folk should recognise and support the Virtuous acts achieved by Marcher folk in support of the Mourn. That Thomas of Hay and Asher Holt convinced Conclave to sponsor a mana sinecure built by Dicky Holberg dedicated to healing and healing magics. The Loyalty shown by Unwavering Ned Cullach in taking the stain on his soul of the evil shit what's been done to us in the Mourn by entering the Wicker Man. That Robert Dunlain, our new Mournish Senator, has invited the Whittlefolk back home. That Benedick Goodfellow and Beatrice Greenhill have given to the Mourn the Prosperity-blessed wool sheared from the last sheep in the Mourn before it fell 30 year ago. A lot good been done for the Mourn, and the Marches as a whole should recognise this.	Robin of Swindale	Upheld 72 - 0 Greater Majority
84	Marcher	All good Marcher folk should recognise and support the Virtuous acts achieved by Imperial folk in support of the Mourn. That Long Tom and Helios Bitter Chalice got Rivers Run Red and Mountain Remembers Its Youth interdicted in Conclave. That Cesare Enzo Di Trivento is bringing missionaries from the Church of the Little Mother to build orphanages and schools. That the Winterfolk passed through the Senate to build a memorial to the heroes what died fighting for the Mourn at Overton, paid for by the kiddies of the Artisan’s Arms. That Ricardo de Tassato has, as the Assembly of Nine, started the wider condemnation of the cruelty what we been seeing in the Mourn. A lot good been done for us, and the Marches as a whole should recognise this.	Mel of Mourn	Upheld 72 - 0 Greater Majority
85	Prosperity	We wish to publicly recognise the outstanding Prosperity of the following citizens: Sirus Asenath of Felix’s Watch Vukomir Maryankovich Zverokaz Ptolemy Able of Reikos Reborn Lumis of Wintermark Miralek Jarek of the Vale of Sciany Octavia Taziel Avadon of House de Emeric	Tabitha of the Chantry	Upheld 159 - 0 Greater Majority
86	Prosperity	We the assembly recognise Tarquinius, ambassador to the Axou, for his work in revealing to the Axou that Prosperity may be obtained without slavery. This has opened a way to induce the Axou to denounce slavery.	Ziva of the Chantry	Upheld 159 - 0 Greater Majority
87	Imperial Orc	At the request of those cut off from the Empire in the Mourn, and in conjunction with our statement of principle and shared understanding on the use of cruel tactics, we intend to send missionaries to bring the Way and support reintegration of the Mournwolders, led by Bloodcrow Losak.	Atla	Upheld 36 - 0 Greater Majority

Mandate

Number	Assembly	Judgement	Raised By	Outcome
4	Wintermark	A hero's tale ends with a good death - for us or our enemies. We send Gunnbrand Ironwill with 25 liao to urge our warriors to face the Jotun on the battlefield as heroes, and strive with every sinew for victory, not for slaughter. Thus will we let the grimnir of either side treat their fallen. The liao for this mandate has been provided by Gunnbrand Ironwill following the Autumn Equinox.	Aarne Ceorling	Upheld 249 – 23
8	Urizen	We send the named priest Lucretius of the Twisted Spire, Priest of Urizen and Sentinel of the Citadel Guard, with 100 doses of liao to inspire the Citadel Guard to unleash the full extent of our powers and rain death upon our enemies.	Lucretius	Withdrawn by raising priest at 60 - 80
11	Navarr	We send Brat Umbral Path with 50 doses of liao to exhort every Imperial soldier to slaughter our Empire's enemies with ruthless abandon! Imperatrix Lisabetta invoked the Throne's Power of Custodian of Virtue, making this judgement require a Greater Majority to pass.	Brat Umbral Path	Not upheld 84 - 59
29	Varushkan	We send Belakov Prochnost with 50 doses of liao to exhort every Imperial soldier to slaughter our Empire's enemies with ruthless abandon. Imperatrix Lisabetta invoked the Throne's Power of Custodian of Virtue, making this judgement require a Greater Majority to pass.	Belakov Prochnost	Not upheld 46 - 0
36	Highguard	We cannot prove for certain if Yael was the first Empress reborn or not. Regardless of this and no matter who Yael was, the Land without Tears is not part of doctrine and preaching it as such is Heresy. We refute the claim of the Land without Tears and encourage our citizens to look to only those Doctrines which have been debated and agreed upon by the Synod rather than allowing one figure to tear our faith and our Empire apart. We the priests of Highguard send Melchior of Adina's Charge with 250 Liao to spread this message to the citizens of Highguard. The liao for this mandate has been provided by Melchior of Adina's Charge following the Autumn Equinox.	Melchior of Adina's Charge	Upheld 418 - 0
37	Navarr	The Navarr assembly send Tynan Lonestriker with 25 Liao to urge Navarr apothecaries, physicks and brokers to share what herbs they can spare with our guests and allies. The liao for this mandate has been provided by Tynan Lonestriker following the Autumn Equinox.	Tynan	Upheld 151 - 0
51	Urizen	The Urizen National Assembly sends Lucretius of the Twisted Spire with 50 doses of liao to exhort every Urizen Sentinel to slaughter our Empire’s enemies with ruthless abandon, should their general order it. Imperatrix Lisabetta invoked the Throne's Power of Custodian of Virtue, making this judgement require a Greater Majority to pass. Following the death of Lucretius, Sophus nominates Zeno, Stallion’s Sibling to go in their place. Verified by the Tribunes of the Synod. Despite the successful approval of this mandate by the Urizen National Assembly - Zeno has opted not to take up the mandate, therefore it will not take effect.	Sophus Cascade	Upheld 154 – 22
64	Brass Coast	All things can have a price. We send Gonzalo i Riqueza, known as “Lupo” with 25 liao to remind people of their prosperity as well as their courage and to take a ransom from those foes we defeat rather than count their bodies. We will fill our souls with virtue and our pouches with coin. The liao for this mandate has been provided by Gonzalo i Riqueza following the Autumn Equinox.	Gonzalo i Riqueza	Upheld 82 - 0
71	General	The Blood Red Roads will connect the people of the Empire and make them stronger. This project is one of the most Ambitious in Imperial history. It demonstrates the Benevolence of Lorenzo “La Volpe” Macelliao von Temeschwar, and will stand as a lasting Legacy. We send Jonah Yakovitch with 25 liao to encourage the faithful to aid in this endeavour. The liao for this mandate has been provided by Jonah Yakovitch following the Autumn Equinox.	Jonah Yakovitch	Upheld 508 - 165
74	League	The works of Lorenzo “La Volpe” Macelliao von Temeschwar stand as testaments not to a single virtue, but to everything it means to be part of the League. The Imperial Synod sends Ricardo di Tassatto with 25 doses of liao to encourage individuals across the League to embrace the inspiration of the Bloody Butchers; where others build cities, we build nations.	Irada von Temeschwar	Not upheld 56 - 108

Evaluation

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

Number	Assembly	Judgement	Raised By	Outcome
6	Courage	Revocation. I call for the Revocation of Cardinal Jorma Steelhail of the Assembly of Courage. My reasons are thus: He is a dangerous criminal, having assaulted Aarne of Wintermark in the Hub, seemingly unprovoked. He is a danger to those around him and should not be in a position of authority. His Loyalty to the Empire is in question, after showing unrepentant support for the traitor and murderer Dogri Thulebane, who refused Imperial order and led in the murder of hundreds of Proud, Noble Varushkan soldiers of the Iron Helms. He is a vain, self-serving fool, who was only appointed as Gatekeeper by the late Cardinal Asher to “[shut him up and keep him busy]”. Inquire at the Calf’s Head pub in Varushka if you wish to discuss this with me.	Ezys	Not upheld 52 - 131
7	General	Inquisition. I hereby call to Inquisition the following who are bound in a sect in the Chantry of the Silver Skull: Tabitha, Kerem, Liora, Tova, Onan, Lilith, Yarona. Regarding their singing of songs about the Land Without Tears. Saturday 16:30 Autumn Equinox 381 YE at the Highborn Chapel.	Ephron of Adina’s Charge	Upheld 503 - 143
14	Urizen	Revocation. The Revocation of Senator Zenith (Edmundo) based upon evidence indicating that they have neglected the military situation with Zenith and Urizen as a nation, leading to increased inefficiency and casualties.	Zeno, Stallion’s Sibling	Upheld 114 - 102
15	Urizen	Revocation. The Revocation of Senator of Redoubt (Probus) based upon evidence indicative that they have neglected the military situation with Redoubt and Urizen as a nation, leading to increased inefficiency and casualties.	Sejanus	Upheld 148 - 38
18	Pride	Inquisition. I call Ser Kay of House Ossienne to answer allegations of a serious nature regarding religious crimes that have been discovered in Dawn. He is summoned to the tent of Zephaniah’s Lament in the Highborn camp at 2:30 today (Saturday, Autumn Equinox 381 YE)	Ephrael	Upheld 185 - 0
19	Pride	Inquisition. We wish to question Orlene De Ossienne regarding serious heresy and blasphemy that has been discovered in Dawn. This will take place at 2:30pm (Saturday, Autumn Equinox 381 YE) in Zephaniah’s Lament tent.	Jaylus	Upheld 175 - 0
20	Prosperity	Inquisition. I call Kyra of the Halcyon Spire to Inquisition at 4pm on Saturday, Autumn 381 YE, at Lumis Teahouse, Wintermark to investigate the situation regarding the election of the Archmage of Day and what has occurred since.	Vauraus Korppitkotka	Upheld 57 - 0
25	Dawn	Sanction: Condemnation. The glorious troubadours of Dawn vigorously condemn the Order of the Golden Heart for continued preaching of the false doctrine of the Land Without Tears and support of the heretic Yael. To whit: Ser Criseyde Vandale, Ser Thomas Aurelius, Ser Elayne Novarion.	The Dread Princess Orlene Ossienne	Withdrawn by raising priest at 40 - 52
28	Wintermark	Revocation. Through no fault of Virtue, merely her inability to attend the Anvil summits. We reappoint the Watcher of Britta’s Pool. Eldeen Wulfdottir.	Veli Garwulfson	Upheld 185 - 0
32	General	Sanction: Vindication. Raise Inquisition to Vindication of Thamnir Hrafnar.	Bloodcrow Ergot	Upheld 256 - 73
33	Prosperity	Inquisition. I call Mord and Vaan of the Auric Horizon to Inquisition at 9pm of Saturday, Autumn Equinox 381 YE, at Lumi’s Teahouse, Wintermark to investigate the situation regarding the election of the Archmage of Day and what has occurred since.	Krzysztof Vladovich Pultova	Upheld 77 - 0
34	Pride	Sanction: Vindication. Escalation of Judgement 82 from Summer 381YE. Gully the Varushkan General has been involved in trying to solve the problem of the husk army in Weirwater. A lot of misinformation about this issue has been spread and requires more investigation but Gully has acted with common sense grounded in Vigilance and Loyalty to the Empire.	Lady Josephine Novarion	Upheld 123 - 0
42	General	Sanction: Vindication. Escalation of Judgement 52 from Summer 381YE. After inquisition I find that Gralka Skywise acted virtuously in seeking to recognise a miracle and should go forth and raise a debate in the wider Synod concerning the implication of orcish miracles in our understanding of the Way.	Ephron of Adina’s Charge	Upheld 542 - 50
43	General	Sanction: Vindication. Escalation of Judgement 54 from Summer 381YE. Following the Inquisition of Imperatrix Lisabetta, this Assembly (under the findings and guidance of the Auditor of Senatorial Accountability) finds that the funds removed from the Senate funds under the Throne’s power of Hand of the Chancellor have been and should continue to be used solely for matters that benefit the Empire directly.	Zeno, Stallion’s Sibling	Upheld 733 - 10
53	Vigilance	Inquisition. Inquisition of Heilyn Bronwen's Rest, at his request, Sunday morning (Autumn 381 YE), as soon as he is free for this purpose, over his address to the Empire.	Martin Orchard	Upheld 88 - 0
56	General	Sanction: Penitence. Escalation of Judgement 7 Following inquisition, I find that Tabitha, Kerem, Liora, Tova, Onan, Lilith and Yarona of the Chantry of Silver Skulls, by singing a song of The Land Without Tears at execution of Yael, did not pose such a risk to the souls of the Virtuous as to merit a heresy charge. But nonetheless they set an example that must be opposed. Their penance shall be to publicly reaffirm their acceptance of Doctrine and spread this message to the delegates at Anvil. They accept this judgement and their recent actions show their intent to set this right.	Ephron of Adina’s Charge	Upheld 697 - 108
69	General	Sanction: Vindication. Escalation of Judgement 65 from Summer 381YE. I have escalated my judgement of inquisition upon Irada von Temeschwar, raised at the Summer Solstice 381 YE. I do not find Irada to have acted unvirtuously in this matter.	Solas	Upheld 452 - 20
70	Urizen	Sanction: Vindication. Escalation of Judgement 75 from Summer 381YE. We the Urizen National Assembly recognise that the teachings of the Disciples of the Tempest Jade Maiden encourage Virtuous action. Consequently we believe that they and other groups of sword scholars are following teachings that promote virtue. This follows the inquisition on the Saturday of this summit.	Edmundo	Upheld 154 - 0
82	Marcher	Sanction: Penance. Escalation of Judgement 48 from Summer 381YE. Jack Flint showed Courage in battle in his rescue of Galbraith Rosencrantz. He showed Courage in stating his opinion, unwelcome as it was. He was not field marshal and none had a duty to obey. Jack was found lacking in the Pride needed to take responsibility for and stand up for his choices. He has been tasked to seek a friar’s guidance. For his lack of Wisdom in not asking deeper questions over the Mourn curses, he takes the Brand of Irremais and the landskeeper’s guidance.	Martin Orchard	Upheld 62 - 0
88	General	Inquisition. Raise Inquisition against Miroslav di Sarvos proxy of the Imperial Consul to appear by appointment at Winter 381 YE As a power of the Imperial Chaplain Consular this Judgement passes without a vote	Bloodcrow Ergot	Upheld automatically

Recognition

Number	Assembly	Judgement	Raised By	Outcome
12	Wisdom	Recognition. We recognise Navarr as an Exemplar of Wisdom. She displayed Benevolence in spending her adult life creating the Trods. She displayed Inspiration in the great numbers who flocked to hear her speak and followed her. Her first journeys along the trods are already recognised as a sign of Pilgrimage in the life of Thorn. Navarr’s legacy is self evident - her journeys and teachings founded a nation.	Erasmo di Tassato	Upheld 183 - 0

Appointment

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

Number	Assembly	Judgement	Raised By	Outcome
1	Loyalty	Appointment of the Cardinal.	Civil Service	Veikko was appointed
2	Pride	Appointment of the Cardinal.	Civil Service	Azekah was reappointed
13	Loyalty	Appointment of the Quaymaster of the Black Sails	Civil Service	Illaria Notturno di Sarvos was appointed
47	Highguard	Appointment of Custodian of the Imperial War Memorial.	Civil Service	Magdelana of the Shattered Tower was appointed.
58	Ambition	Appointment of Cardinal following the abdication of Cardinal Severin	Civil Service	Viviane de Coeurdefer was appointed
60	Wintermark	Appointment of the Watcher of Britta’s Pool following reappointment.	Civil Service	Gunnbrand Ironwill was appointed

In addition, Cardinal Abaddon appointed Galene Netherwatch of Urizen as Virtue Inquisitor of Wisdom.

Voting Breakdown

Cardinal of Ambition
Following the abdication of Cardinal Severin

Candidate	Votes Received	Outcome
Viviane de Coeurdefer of Dawn	142 votes	Appointed as Cardinal
Dietrich Elias der Holburghan of the League	10 votes	-
The Civil Service is awaiting confirmation of the appointment of the Gatekeeper from Cardinal Viviane	-	-
Cardinal Viviane retained Ranae de Rondell of Dawn as Virtue Inquisitor	-	-

Cardinal of Loyalty

Candidate	Votes Received	Outcome
Veikko of Wintermark	77 votes	Appointed as Cardinal
Sabella of the Silent Tide, Highguard	72 votes
Tamain of House Sepulchre of Dawn	66 votes
Ser Criseyde of Dawn	40 votes
Brother Hugh of the Marches	32 votes
Cardinal Veikko retained Tess of the Marches as Gatekeeper	-	-
Cardinal Veikko retained Corwin Leafstalker of Navarr as Virtue Inquisitor	-	-

Cardinal of Pride

Candidate	Votes Received	Outcome
Azekah of Zephaniah's Lament, Highguard	154 votes	Appointed as Cardinal
Ephron of Adina's Charge, Highguard	56 votes	-
Lucretius of the Twisted Spire, Urizen	46 votes	-
Jaylus of Bastion, Highguard	20 votes	-
Rune Rathmore, Urizen	10 votes	-
Cardinal Azekah retained Astrid Fjellrevening Rezia di Tassato of The League as Gatekeeper	-	-
Cardinal Azekah retained Rane Jorunsdottir of Wintermark as Virtue Inquisitor	-	-

Quaymaster of the Black Sails

Candidate	Votes Received	Outcome
Illaria Notturno di Sarvos of the League	84 votes	Appointed as the Quaymaster of the Black Sails

Custodian of the Imperial War Memorial

Candidate	Votes Received	Outcome
Sister Magdelana of the Shattered Tower, Highguard	142 votes	Appointed as Custodian
Lilian Unbound, Highguard	106 votes	-
Ezekiel of the Chantry, Highguard	86 votes	-
Ruth of the Cenotaph, Highguard	44 votes	-

Watcher of Britta's Pool
Following the reappointment of Eldeen Wulfssdottir

Candidate	Votes Received	Outcome
Gunnbrand Ironwill	171 votes	Appointed as the Watcher of Britta's Pool

Rewarding

Number	Assembly	Judgement	Raised By	Outcome
5	General	Rewarding. In recognition of his Virtue in Courageously acting when others hesitated and the Vigilance shown by moving to cease the spread of heresy; for condemning the heretic Yael, and diligently pursuing that unto its end; the general assembly rewards Aarne Ceorling 4 Thrones.	Gunnbrand Ironwill	Not upheld 198 - 325
10	General	Rewarding. As High Exorcist, I withdraw 7 Thrones, pursuant to my duties. This is with the expectation that this power is reverted to a Senate Stipend as soon as economically feasible. As a power of the High Exorcist this Judgement passes without a vote.	Solas	Upheld automatically
30	General	Rewarding. Reward Livia with 5 Thrones from the Virtue fund for the purchase of liao for the duties of the Seer of the Gateway. As a power of the Seer of the Gateway this Judgement passes without a vote.	Livia Cascade	Upheld automatically

The Virtue Fund

The following represents the Virtue Fund of the Synod:

Starting Value	18 Thrones / 0 Crowns / 0 Rings
Income	60 Thrones	The price paid in the Bourse Auction for the dose of True Liao
Rewards	7 Thrones	Rewarding made to Solas of the Spire of the Waxing Sun, High Exorcist.
	5 Thrones	Rewarding made to Livia Cascade, Seer of the Gateway.
Closing Value	66 Thrones / 0 Crowns / 0 Rings

Visionaries

The following individuals received visions of their past lives:

• Lord Vincent Vexille, Dawn
• Grandmother Asya, Varushka
• Achilles of Damakan's Forge, Urizen
• Lorenzo “La Volpe” Macelliao von Temeschwar, The League

The Imperial Titles of the Synod

At the end of the Autumn Equinox, 381 YE, the Imperial Titles in the Synod were held by:

Virtue	Cardinal	Gatekeeper / Conscience	Virtue Inquisitor
Ambition	Viviane de Coeurdefer of Dawn	Vacant	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	Azekah of Highguard	Astrid Fjellrevening Rezia di Tassato of The League	Rane Jorunsdottir of Wintermark
Prosperity	Ricardo Almieda Desmondo di Tassatto of the League	Morgan Leafstalker of Navarr	Vauraus Korppitkotka of Wintermark
Vigilance	Irada von Temeschwar of the League	Aarne Ceorling of Wintermark	Adamah of Highguard
Wisdom	Abaddon De Rondell of Dawn	Amris of Varushka	Galene Netherwatch of Urizen
The Way	Atla of the Imperial Orcs	Ingrid Sigeing of Wintermark	Yarrick Ursan of Wintermark

Other Synod-Appointed Titles

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	Vacant following the abdication of Zeno, Stallion's Sibling	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	Bloodcrow Ergot 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	Kaywenn du Launcet of Dawn	Assembly of Nine	Spring Equinox
Voice of Barbs	Corey Brackensong of Navarr	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	Illaria Notturno di Sarvos of the League	Loyalty Assembly	Autumn Equinox

Assembly Strength

At the start of the summit the voting total of the General Assembly was calculated to be 2128

The final voting total of the General Assembly was estimated to be 2377

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

At the end of the Autumn Equinox 381 YE the voting strength of the Virtue and national assemblies were estimated to be:

Virtue Assembly	Initial Voting Strength	Final Voting Strength	Final Greater Majority
Ambition	216	226	114
Courage	241	263	132
Loyalty	333	371	186
Pride	301	366	184
Prosperity	260	304	153
Vigilance	228	282	142
Wisdom	243	273	137
The Way	306	292	147
General	2128	2377	1189

National Assembly	Initial Voting Strength	Final Voting Strength	Final Greater Majority
Brass Coast	82	92	47
Dawn	191	231	116
Highguard	495	580	291
Imperial Orcs	66	66	34
Navarr	199	209	105
The League	276	288	145
The Marches	82	112	57
Urizen	260	270	136
Varushka	130	162	82
Wintermark	347	367	184
General	2128	2377	1189