Imperial Inquisitor
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{{CaptionedImage|file= | {{CaptionedImage|file=Petra Petrivna Melikov.jpg||caption='''Petra Petrivna Melikov''' of the Vale of Triosk,<br/>first Imperial Inquisitor|align=left|width=300}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
This Imperial title was established by [[Create_title_of_Imperial_Inquisitor|vote of the Senate in Spring 378YE]]. The holder is responsible for coordinating and overseeing inquisition in the Empire working with the Imperial | This Imperial title was established by [[Create_title_of_Imperial_Inquisitor|vote of the Senate in Spring 378YE]]. The holder is responsible for coordinating and overseeing inquisition in the Empire working with the Imperial militia to ensure inquisitions occur correctly within the Empire. Although the title holder has no power to limit or direct the use of [[inquisition]] by the Synod they do have the power to carry out an inquisition in their own name. | ||
==Responsibilities== | ==Responsibilities== | ||
The Imperial Inquisitor is responsible for overseeing and | The Imperial Inquisitor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the use of [[inquisition]] in service of the Empire. They are expected to work with both the [[Officers_of_the_Law#The_Imperial_Militia|Imperial militia]] and the [[Synod]] to ensure inquisitions are performed correctly. Following the creation of the [[Virtue inquisitor|virtue inquisitors]], they are also part of the ''Inquisitorial court'', which was set up to oversee [[inquisition|inquisitions]] and ensure their accountability and transparency. | ||
{{CaptionedImage|file=Severin Teyhard.jpg||caption='''Severin Teyhard von Holberg''',<br>second Imperial Inquisitor.|align=right|width=200}} | |||
==Powers== | |||
===Writ of Inquisition=== | |||
Once per summit, the Imperial Inquisitor may issue a [[Inquisition#Writ_of_Inquisition|writ of inquisition]] without the need for judgement in an Assembly. The Inquisitor must inform the [[Tribune of the Synod]] of their intention to issue a writ. The Tribune will update the judgements boards in the Hub so that other priests are aware of the action, but no vote is required. The Imperial Inquisitor is not required to use their judgement, if any, to employ this power. | |||
The additional writ of judgement is issued under the authority of the Assembly of Nine - it is [[Inquisition#Escalation|escalated]] to a [[sanction]] in the Assembly of Nine if required. | |||
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==Appointment== | ==Appointment== | ||
The Imperial Inquisitor is [[Appointment|appointed]] by [[judgement]] of the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine|Assembly of the Nine]], during the Summer Solstice | The Imperial Inquisitor is an [[Imperial title]] in the [[Synod]]. They are [[Appointment|appointed]] by [[judgement]] of the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine|Assembly of the Nine]], during the Summer Solstice. | ||
Any Imperial citizen can serve as Imperial Inquisitor. They can be [[Revocation|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly|General Assembly]] and by the Assembly of the Nine. | |||
[[Category: | {{CaptionedImage|file=Kalina Jadwigowna Piosnkowa Prochnost.png|caption='''Kalina Jadwigowna Piosnkowa Prochnost''', current Imperial Inquisitor|align=left|width=450}} | ||
{{RecentElections|Imperial_Inquisitor}} | |||
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[[Category:Synod]] | [[Category:Synod]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:51, 12 April 2026
first Imperial Inquisitor
Overview
This Imperial title was established by vote of the Senate in Spring 378YE. The holder is responsible for coordinating and overseeing inquisition in the Empire working with the Imperial militia to ensure inquisitions occur correctly within the Empire. Although the title holder has no power to limit or direct the use of inquisition by the Synod they do have the power to carry out an inquisition in their own name.
Responsibilities
The Imperial Inquisitor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the use of inquisition in service of the Empire. They are expected to work with both the Imperial militia and the Synod to ensure inquisitions are performed correctly. Following the creation of the virtue inquisitors, they are also part of the Inquisitorial court, which was set up to oversee inquisitions and ensure their accountability and transparency.
second Imperial Inquisitor.
Powers
Writ of Inquisition
Once per summit, the Imperial Inquisitor may issue a writ of inquisition without the need for judgement in an Assembly. The Inquisitor must inform the Tribune of the Synod of their intention to issue a writ. The Tribune will update the judgements boards in the Hub so that other priests are aware of the action, but no vote is required. The Imperial Inquisitor is not required to use their judgement, if any, to employ this power.
The additional writ of judgement is issued under the authority of the Assembly of Nine - it is escalated to a sanction in the Assembly of Nine if required.
Appointment
The Imperial Inquisitor is an Imperial title in the Synod. They are appointed by judgement of the Assembly of the Nine, during the Summer Solstice.
Any Imperial citizen can serve as Imperial Inquisitor. They can be revoked by the General Assembly and by the Assembly of the Nine.
| Summit | Nation | Elected | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Solstice 387YE | Varushka | Kalina | 5 Votes |
| Summer Solstice 386YE | Urizen | Lenarius Ankarien | 6 Votes |
| Summer Solstice 385YE | Urizen | Lenarius Ankarien | 3 Votes |
| Summer Solstice 384YE | Urizen | Galene Netherwatch | 8 Votes |
| Summer Solstice 383YE | Urizen | Galene Netherwatch | 5 Votes |
| Summer Solstice 382YE | The Brass Coast | Corwyn Leafstalker | |
| Summer Solstice 381YE | The Marches | Martin Orchard | |
| Summer Solstice 380YE | Ephron of Adina’s Charge | ||
| Summer Solstice 379YE | The League | Severin Teyhard von Holberg | |
| Spring Equinox 379YE | The League | Severin Teyhard von Holberg | |
| Summer Solstice 378YE | Varushka | Petra Petrivna Melikov |
Recent Elections
This title is currently held by Kalina Jadwigowna Piosnkowa Prochnost; it will be reelected at Summer Solstice 388YE. The table to the right shows the citizens who have been elected to hold this title in the years since Empress Britta died.