383YE Winter Solstice Senate sessions

Overview

The Imperial Senate governs the Empire, and its authority extends to all areas of Imperial life not already covered by the other houses of government. Each summit the senators meet several times to deliberate and vote on the motions they have raised.

After the summit the civil service enact those motions, and ensure a public record of each is made available to the citizens of the Empire. This page lists all the motions raised during the summit, along with the announcements made by citizens with Imperial titles. In each case, the motion and its effects are summarized including the wording; who proposed and seconded it; whether it passed or not; whether any funds were disbursed to support it; and what the outcome of the motion will be.

Many motions (especially the commissions) also have a Further Details section that provides a link to a wiki page dealing specifically with that motion in more detail, any commentary from the Constitutional Court, progress on commissions, or expanded information about the outcome of the motion.

Treasury

• Imperial treasury during this season announced by the civil service at 1994 thrones
• Donation to the Imperial treasury of 56 thrones by Kaspar Yakovitch von Holberg
• Donation to the Imperial treasury of 28 thrones by Severin Teyhard von Holberg

Administrative Motions

Two administrative motions raised by the Constitutional Court were presented during the Winter Solstice.

Amend Crystal Architect of the Spires

• Motion: The Civil Service would like the Senate to confirm whether the Crystal Architect of the Spires can commission structures that provide vis, rather than only mana crystals. Raised by the Speaker for the Senate.
• Passed
• Outcome: Changes the title of the Crystal Architect of the Spires so they may commission structures that provide vis in addition to mana crystals

Construct Trade Enclave in Axos

• Motion: The Civil Service would like the Senate to confirm whether the Empire should be responsible for the construction of the Trade Enclave in Axos, requiring a commission from the current season. Raised by the Speaker for the Senate.
• Passed
• Outcome: Work on the Trade Enclave in Axos will begin after the summit.

Senate Motions

Allocate Ossium positions

• Motion: To make the spoils of war of Ossium, Varushkan national positions, appointed by the Varushkan senators, in the same way as appointing a General. Proposed by Karov, Seconded by Volodmartz
• Passed
• Outcome: Apothecary of Orieb, Merchant-Boyar of the Stinking Market, Cabalist of the Hollow Stone, Keeper of the Bonehives, Grieftender of the Forgotten are all available to appoint as Varushkan national positions.
• Notes: More information on this motion can be found in the Thousands or more wind of fortune

Amend Guardian of Britta's Shrine

• Motion: To alter Britta's shrine into a place of pilgrimage for pilgrims of Courage in accordance with Synod Judgement 48 YE 383 Winter of the Highborn National Assembly. This amends the title of Guardian of Britta's Shrine to Guardian of Britta's Memorial and is to be appointed by the Assembly of Courage yearly at the Spring Equinox. Proposed by Reikos, Seconded by Necropolis
• Withdrawn

Amend Guardian of Britta's Shrine II

• Motion: To amend the title of "Guardian of Britta's Shrine" to "Guardian of Britta's Memorial". This will be elected by the Assembly of Courage, revocable by the Assembly of Courage and the General Assembly. This will repurpose the tomb into a site of pilgrimage for pilgrims of Courage. Title holder responsible for safeguarding the site. Proposed by Skarsind, Seconded by Astolat
• Passed
• Outcome: Once work on the memorial is completed the title of Guardian of Britta's Memorial will be available to be appointed by the Assembly of Courage
• Further reading: here
• Notes: This motion followed an earlier withdrawn motion. More information on this motion can be found in the Daughters of the Empire wind of fortune

Amend Imperial Orc Wayleave

• Motion: To amend the title of the Bearer of the Imperial Orc Wayleave such that the Bearer may use the wayleave to construct a spy network. Proposed by Casinea, Seconded by Hahnmark
• Passed
• Outcome: The powers of the Imperial Orc Wayleave have been amended.
• Notes: The name of the title was changed to Legion Engineer to help differentiate it from the other Wayleaves

Amend manifesto of the Silver Chalice

• Motion: To amend the manifesto of the Silver Chalice, removing the statement to "look into supporting long term efforts to aid the infrastructure (and foundations) of the Empire" Proposed by Redoubt, Seconded by Karsk
• Passed
• Outcome: The manifesto of the Order of the Silver Chalice has been amended

Appraise fortifications in Urizen territory

• Motion: Motion to appraise the feasibility of creating fortifications in Urizen territory to better protect the nation. On behalf of the Architects of Stone at Delving in Redoubt. Proposed by Astolat, Seconded by Morrow
• Passed
• Outcome: The appraisal will be delivered before the Spring Equinox 384YE
• Notes: More information on this request from the Architects of Stone can be found in the Some heavenly music wind of fortune

Create titles of Champions of Virtue

• Motion: To create the titles of "Champion of" each virtue but courage. Champion of Ambition, Champion of Prosperity, Champion of Loyalty, Champion of Vigilance, Champion of Pride, Champion of Wisdom. Appointed by their corresponding Virtue Assembly. Revoked by their Virtue Assembly or the Assembly of Nine. Term limit is a year, appointed at the Autumn summit Proposed by Karsk, Seconded by Hercynia
• Passed
• Outcome: Creates six new Imperial titles
• Notes: Though the titles were first elected at the Autumn Equinox 384YE the civil service exercised their right to set the election schedule and have spread them out throughout the year.
• Speaker's Note: This was the second motion seconded by the Senator for Hercynia at the Winter Solstice 383YE. The matter will be passed on to the magistrates as a matter of subverting the agencies of state

Disburse funds to Orrick of Bregasland

• Motion: Disbursement of funds to Orrick of Bregasland for military resupply. Proposed by Bregasland, Seconded by Conscience of the Senate
• Passed at 300 thrones
• Outcome: 300 thrones disbursed to Orrick of Bregasland

Disburse funds to William Lowther

• Motion: To disburse Senate funds to William Lowther, Senator for Mitwold, for the purpose of purchase wains of weirwood and mithril to complete the enlargement of the Drakes, the first Marcher army. Proposed by Mitwold, Seconded by Mournwold
• Passed at 230 thrones
• Outcome: 230 thrones disbursed to William Lowther

Excavate Gildenheim Runeforge

• Motion: To confirm that the runesmiths of Wintermark are the rightful heirs of the Gildermark Runeforge. This should allow the ruins to be carefully transported, preserved and removed to Runegrott in Hahnmark. Proposed by Bastion, Seconded by Kallavesa
• Passed
• Outcome: Once the excavation of the ruins is complete the cost to construct a runeforge in Runegrott will be reduced by 30 wains of white granite and 60 crowns.
• Further reading: here

Increase upkeep of Holberg

• Motion: To raise the upkeep of Holberg by 14 thrones each season to provide education to the Sand Fisher orcs. Proposed by Holberg, Seconded by Kahraman
• Passed
• Outcome: The upkeep of the territory of Holberg has been increased by 14 thrones each season
• Notes: More information on the Sand Fishers' request can be found in the Across the Abyss wind of fortune

Ratify treaty with Thule

• Motion: To pass the Thule treaty. Proposed by Upwold, Seconded by Madruga
• Passed
• Outcome: The regions of Miechernya in Miekarova, and Webwood in Ossium have been ceded to the Thule.
• Further reading: here

Request magistrates investigate smuggling

• Motion: To request that the magistrates focus their efforts on shutting down smuggling across the borders of the Brass Coast. A disbursement of 25 thrones is required. Proposed by Mournwold, Seconded by Redoubt
• Passed at 25 thrones
• Outcome: 25 thrones disbursed to Senator for Mournwold. There will be an opportunity presented before the Spring Equinox 384YE.
• Notes: More information on the issue of smuggling can be found in the All at sea wind of fortune

Request magistrates investigate followers of Yaw'nagrah

• Motion: We have a chance to pull the threat of followers of Yaw'nagrah by the root. We instruct the magistrates to investigate the leads found by the Silent Bell to rid this threat from the Empire.. Proposed by Miaren, Seconded by Therunin
• Passed
• Outcome: The magistrates will work to root out the followers of Yaw'nagrah over the next six months. Every mana site in the Empire will suffer a loss of one mana crystal whilst the investigation takes place
• Notes: More information on the opportunity presented by the investigation of the Silent Bell can be found in the Faded from the winter wind of fortune.

Appointments

Ambassador to Axos

• Motion: To elect an Ambassador to Asavea. Proposed: Mournwold, Seconded: Hercynia.
• Outcome: Tarquinius was appointed as Ambassador to Axos

Ambassador to the Iron Confederacy

• Motion: Motion to elect an Ambassador to the Iron Confederacy. Proposed: Segura, Seconded: Tassato.
• Outcome: Lord Colwynn de Rondell was appointed as Ambassador to the Iron Confederacy

Ambassador to Jarm

• Motion: To appoint an Ambassador to Jarm. Proposed: Necropolis, Seconded: Temeschwar.
• Outcome: Gelert Ashborn was appointed as Ambassador to Jarm

Imperial Throne

• Motion: Motion to elect a Throne. Proposed: Conscience of the Senate, Seconded: Bregasland.
• Outcome: None elected

Ambassador to Otkodov

• Motion: To appoint an Ambassador to the Thule. Proposed: Morrow, Seconded: Miekarova.
• Outcome: Ambassador to Otkodov will be appointed as first order of business during the Spring Equinox.

Ambassador to Commonwealth

• Motion: To appoint an Ambassador to the Commonwealth. Proposed: Therunin, Seconded: Upwold.
• Outcome: Ambassador to the Commonwealth will be appointed as first order of business during the Spring Equinox.

Commissions (Senate)

• Construct Arbor of the Twin Roses
• Construct Cathedral of the Navigators
• Construct College of Maykop
• Construct expansion of Georgie's House
• Construct Healing House of Wittal Grove
• Construct Imperial Consulate
• Construct Kauppahall
• Construct Lyceum Schloss
• Construct Parador of Dust
• Construct Sweetwater Springs
• Construct the Tenebrous Path
• Construct Manor of Greenwood

Commissions (Other)

• Wayleave Commissions: Broken Shore Mithril Market, Basilica of the Little Mother, spy network in Feroz
• Other Commissions: Runic Hearth of Adamant (overseen by the Koboldi)

Announcements

The civil service note that neither Hercynia nor Bregasland are recognized as Imperial armies or military opportunities, therefore the instruction to apply the Guerdon to these armies/opportunities has been ignored.

• The Quartermaster General of the Imperial Armies announced that the Guerdon would be applied to the following for the coming season: Bregasland, Hercynia, and the armies of the Strong Reeds, Bloodcloaks, Summer Storm and Wolves of war. Wains gained in battle are on Strong Reeds for resupply
• The Imperial Spymaster announced Decommission Ossium spy network
• The Imperial Advisor for the Feni announced a project to Research the origins of the Feni
• The Imperial Master of Works announced Repair the Fortification of the Tower of the Scorpion
• The Minister of Historical Research announced a project to Research the Doctrine of Human Destiny
• Imperial Wayleave: Announcement by Cesare Enzo Di Trivento to Repair the Basilica of the Little Mother
• Imperial Wayleave: Announcement by Octavius of Damakan's Forge to Construct the Broken Shore Mithril Market
• Legion Engineer: Announcement by Ka'bal to Construct spy network in Feroz
• Master of the Koboldi: Announcement by Sagua i'Ezmara to Construct Runic Hearth of Adamant