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==Overview==
==Overview==
The Prelate of the Little Mother is an Imperial title which was originally created in 15YE. The position of Prelate is a [[sinecure]], requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income of [[liao]], and additional votes in the [[Imperial Synod]].
The Prelate of the Little Mother is an Imperial title which was originally created in 15YE. The position of Prelate is a [[sinecure]], requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income of [[liao]] and funds donated.


==Responsibilities==
==Responsibilities==
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==Powers==
==Powers==
===Bounty of Liao===
===A Portion of Liao===
The sinecure provides fifteen measures of [[liao]] to the Prelate each season, to be used as they see fit.
The sinecure provides 20 doses of [[liao]] to the Prelate each season, to be used as they see fit.
===Voice in the Synod===
 
The Prelate receives thirty votes in the [[Imperial Synod]]. They may use these votes in any appropriate assembly, following the [[Sinecure#Synod_Votes|normal rules for votes provided by a Sinecure]].
===Prosperous Donations===
The Basilica of the Little Mother draws pilgrims from across the Empire, especially followers of Prosperity. Some pilgrims wish to make donations to help fund the orphanage or for the Prelate to use as they see fit in Anvil. The Prelate of the Little Mother receives 13 crowns each season from these donations.


==Appointment==
==Appointment==
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The Prelate has [[tenure]] and serves until they die or step down. They can be revoked by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly|General Assembly]], the Assembly of Prosperity, and the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine|Assembly of the Nine]].
The Prelate has [[tenure]] and serves until they die or step down. They can be revoked by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly|General Assembly]], the Assembly of Prosperity, and the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine|Assembly of the Nine]].
 
{{RecentElections|Prelate_of_the_Little_Mother}}
==Basilica of the Little Mother==
==Basilica of the Little Mother==
Built in 15YE by the Custodes Clavium, with extensive investment from League citizens and priests, this beautiful structure of [[white granite]] served as a place of pilgrimage for nearly four centuries. Like other churches of the Little Mother, it operated as an orphanage - the largest outside of Sarvos. In the lead up to [[Three_celebrations_and_a_funeral#Tragedy_of_the_Little_Mother|Winter Solstice 383YE]] it was the site of a terrible accident that left the the structure gutted, reduced to little more than a smoking shell.  
Built in 15YE by the Custodes Clavium, with extensive investment from League citizens and priests, this beautiful structure of [[white granite]] served as a place of pilgrimage for nearly four centuries. Like other churches of the Little Mother, it operated as an orphanage - the largest outside of Sarvos. In the lead up to [[Three_celebrations_and_a_funeral#Tragedy_of_the_Little_Mother|Winter Solstice 383YE]] it was the site of a terrible accident that left the the structure gutted, reduced to little more than a smoking shell.  


The Imperial Senate passed a [[Repair the Basilica of the Little Mother|motion]] to repair the basilica which was completed shortly before the Spring Equinox 385YE giving the Prelate their full complement of liao and votes.
The Imperial Senate passed a [[Repair the Basilica of the Little Mother|motion]] to repair the basilica which was completed shortly before the Spring Equinox 385YE giving the Prelate their full complement of liao.
{{RecentElections|Prelate_of_the_Little_Mother}}

Revision as of 16:06, 5 April 2024

Overview

The Prelate of the Little Mother is an Imperial title which was originally created in 15YE. The position of Prelate is a sinecure, requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income of liao and funds donated.

Responsibilities

The Prelate oversees the Basilica of the Little Mother in Bastion that houses the tomb of the exemplar of Prosperity. If the basilica or the tomb were to be threatened, it would be the responsibility of the Prelate to face those threats; likewise should any opportunity related to the shrine arise they would decide how to respond.

Powers

A Portion of Liao

The sinecure provides 20 doses of liao to the Prelate each season, to be used as they see fit.

Prosperous Donations

The Basilica of the Little Mother draws pilgrims from across the Empire, especially followers of Prosperity. Some pilgrims wish to make donations to help fund the orphanage or for the Prelate to use as they see fit in Anvil. The Prelate of the Little Mother receives 13 crowns each season from these donations.

Appointment

The Prelate is a virtue position which is appointed by judgement of the Prosperity assembly.

The Prelate has tenure and serves until they die or step down. They can be revoked by the General Assembly, the Assembly of Prosperity, and the Assembly of the Nine.

SummitNationElectedVotes
Autumn Equinox 386YEVarushkaIvana Petara Vodjavic124 Votes
Summer Solstice 386YEDawnVivane Knotes114 Votes
Winter Solstice 384YEThe MarchesRay Fosterbrooke142 Votes

Recent Elections

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

Basilica of the Little Mother

Built in 15YE by the Custodes Clavium, with extensive investment from League citizens and priests, this beautiful structure of white granite served as a place of pilgrimage for nearly four centuries. Like other churches of the Little Mother, it operated as an orphanage - the largest outside of Sarvos. In the lead up to Winter Solstice 383YE it was the site of a terrible accident that left the the structure gutted, reduced to little more than a smoking shell.

The Imperial Senate passed a motion to repair the basilica which was completed shortly before the Spring Equinox 385YE giving the Prelate their full complement of liao.