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| ==Overview==
| | #REDIRECT [[Member_of_the_Synod#Clemency]] |
| Clemency is a power possessed by members of the [[Imperial Synod]] to plead for a reduced sentence during a [[criminal trial]].
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| ==Confession and clemency==
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| * A Synod priest that has granted a citizen [[Sanctuary|sanctuary]] may take that citizen's confession, or they may permit another Synod priest to do so.
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| * A Synod member who has taken confession may accompany the fugitive to their trial to plead for clemency.
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| * A plea for clemency must be made on Virtuous grounds. To be effective the priest must present a clear case that demonstrates that the actions of the accused were Virtuous, albeit illegal.
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| * It is not possible to submit a plea for clemency unless the accused pleads guilty at the start of their trial.
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| ==Clemency Guidance==
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| These notes are taken from a [[Clemency guidance|document]] published by the Magistrates in Summer 378YE, written by Magistrate Reinholz. They are designed to help priests better formulate their claims for clemency.
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| {{:Clemency guidance}}
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| <ic>Wayfarer Isaac looked through the flap of the tent at the waiting orcs, who in turn were watching the sand trickle through the hourglass. Isaac took a breath and let out an inaudible sigh as he turned his attention back to young pilgrim who had made her way to the tent.<p>
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| "...and I cut him nearly in two. As he dropped to the floor, I took another swing and, just like that, two pieces."
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| Isaac winced at the glee in the zealot's voice. "And pray tell me which virtue was foremost in your heart as you slew the yeoman?"
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| "Vigilance, of course. On the grounds that he was a briar who had been hiding it and clearly up to something."
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| Isaac shook his head slowly, musing once again that loyalty was proving a difficult path to walk this day. "I shall accompany you to your trial, but I recommend you use the remaining time available to us to put your affairs in order."</ic>
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| ===Further Reading===
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| *[[Imperial Synod |Synod Processes and Powers]]
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| **[[The Assemblies of the Synod|Information about the different Assemblies]]
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| ** [[The Powers of Synod Priests|The powers of individual Synod Members]]
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| ***[[How Assemblies make Judgments|Judgement]]
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| ***[[Witness]]
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| ***[[Sanctuary]]
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| ***[[Clemency]]
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| **[[The Judgments of the Synod|The Judgements of the Synod]]
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| ***[[Appointment]]
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| ***[[Inquisition]]
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| ***[[Condemnation]]
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| ***[[Statement of Principle]]
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| ***[[Revocation]]
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| ***[[Recognition]]
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| ***[[Veto]]
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| ***[[Rewarding]]
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| ***[[Changing Doctrine]]
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| ***[[Writ of Excommunication]]
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| * Religion
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| ** [[The Way|The Way of Virtue]]
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| ** [[Imperial Theology]]
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| ** [[Religious skills]]
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| **[[Religious Crimes]]
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| * [[Recent history]]
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| [[Category:Synod]] [[Category:The Law]]
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