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==Overview==
==Overview==
The Azure Sutannir is an [[Imperial title]] responsible for overseeing a prestigious temple and performance space in northern [[Kahraman]]. [[Construct_the_Azure_Chorus|construction]] of the Azure Chorus was [[commission|commissioned]] by Lorenzo “La Volpe” Macelliao von Temeschwar as the [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave]] during the Spring Equinox 382YE. Built at [[Kahraman#Braydon.27s_Jasse|Braydon's Jasse]] in [[Kahraman]], work was completed shortly before the Summer Solstice of the same year.
The Azure Sutannir is an [[Imperial title]] responsible for overseeing a prestigious temple and performance space in northern [[Kahraman]]. [[Construct_the_Azure_Chorus|Construction]] of the Azure Chorus was [[commission|commissioned]] by Lorenzo “La Volpe” Macelliao von Temeschwar as the [[Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave]] during the Spring Equinox 382YE. Built at [[Kahraman#Braydon.27s_Jasse|Braydon's Jasse]] in [[Kahraman]], the beautiful temple has been threatened by the [[Jotun]] several times, but still stands as a place of respite and succor for pilgrims and secular pilgrims alike. In times of peace, it serves as a venue for musical performances, and regularly attracts artists and audiences from across [[the Brass Coast]] and the neighbouring nations.


==Responsibilities==
==Responsibilities==
The Azure Sutannir is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of those who visit the beautiful [[#Azure Chorus|Azure Chorus]].  
The Azure Sutannir is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of those who visit the beautiful [[#Azure Chorus|Azure Chorus]] either as guests or performers. In practice this often means they have a responsibility for looking after pilgrims of [[the Way]] - whether Imperial citizens of not - travelling through Kahraman.
 
==Powers==
==Powers==
===A Portion of Liao===
===A Portion of Liao===
The sinecure provides 6 measures of [[liao]] to the Sutannir each season, to be used as they see fit.  
The sinecure provides 9 doses of [[liao]] to the Azure Sutannir each season.
===Voice in the Synod===
 
The Azure Sutannir may sit in the [[Imperial Synod]], and possesses 12 votes in Synod affairs (or an additional 12 votes if they already have a [[congregation]]). They may use these votes in any assembly for which [[Sinecure#Synod_Votes|they are eligible]].  
===A Fair Price===
The Freeborn know that everything can have a price, and that includes the services offered by the Azure Chorus. Room, food, and access to the performance space all bring in a small income, and it is traditional to pay a priest for the spiritual support they offer. The Azure Sutannir receives a portion of the money raised at the Chorus, sufficient to provide them with an income of 4 crowns each season.
 
==Appointment==
==Appointment==
The Azure Sutannir is a national position appointed by the Synod. It is elected by [[judgement]] of the Freeborn [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies|Assembly]]. .  
The Azure Sutannir is a national position appointed by the Synod. It is elected by [[judgement]] of the Freeborn [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies|Assembly]]. .  


The title can be held by any Freeborn citizen. The Sutannir has tenure and serves until they die or step down. They can be [[revocation|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly|General Assembly]], the Brass Coast National Assembly, and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine|Assembly of the Nine]].
The title can be held by any Freeborn citizen. The Sutannir has tenure and serves until they die or step down. They can be [[revocation|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly|General Assembly]], the Brass Coast National Assembly, and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine|Assembly of the Nine]].
 
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{{RecentElections|Azure_Sutannir}}
==Azure Chorus==
==Azure Chorus==
A beautiful temple of white granite and marble flecked with deep blue veins, the Azure Chorus stands not far from the ruins of Fort Braydon on the foothills of the Gilded Peak. Below the temple is a natural amphitheatre, augmented with carefully sculpted blocks of white granite to produce a curved, acoustically vibrant performance space, surrounded by tiers of seating with long sweeping access points for ease of audience participation. Performers are encouraged to demonstrate their skills, the acoustics not only being superb for the singing but also encourage others to join in.
A beautiful temple of white granite and marble flecked with deep blue veins, the Azure Chorus stands not far from the ruins of Fort Braydon on the foothills of the Gilded Peak. Below the temple is a natural amphitheatre, augmented with carefully sculpted blocks of white granite to produce a curved, acoustically vibrant performance space, surrounded by tiers of seating with long sweeping access points for ease of audience participation. Performers are encouraged to demonstrate their skills, the acoustics not only being superb for the singing but also encourage others to join in.
{{CaptionedImage|file=Mina6596.jpg|caption=Mina i Yashum i Riqueza, Azure Sutannir|align=left|width=400}}
{{RecentElections|Azure_Sutannir}}
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Revision as of 15:23, 5 April 2024

Overview

The Azure Sutannir is an Imperial title responsible for overseeing a prestigious temple and performance space in northern Kahraman. Construction of the Azure Chorus was commissioned by Lorenzo “La Volpe” Macelliao von Temeschwar as the Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave during the Spring Equinox 382YE. Built at Braydon's Jasse in Kahraman, the beautiful temple has been threatened by the Jotun several times, but still stands as a place of respite and succor for pilgrims and secular pilgrims alike. In times of peace, it serves as a venue for musical performances, and regularly attracts artists and audiences from across the Brass Coast and the neighbouring nations.

Responsibilities

The Azure Sutannir is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of those who visit the beautiful Azure Chorus either as guests or performers. In practice this often means they have a responsibility for looking after pilgrims of the Way - whether Imperial citizens of not - travelling through Kahraman.

Powers

A Portion of Liao

The sinecure provides 9 doses of liao to the Azure Sutannir each season.

A Fair Price

The Freeborn know that everything can have a price, and that includes the services offered by the Azure Chorus. Room, food, and access to the performance space all bring in a small income, and it is traditional to pay a priest for the spiritual support they offer. The Azure Sutannir receives a portion of the money raised at the Chorus, sufficient to provide them with an income of 4 crowns each season.

Appointment

The Azure Sutannir is a national position appointed by the Synod. It is elected by judgement of the Freeborn Assembly. .

The title can be held by any Freeborn citizen. The Sutannir has tenure and serves until they die or step down. They can be revoked by the General Assembly, the Brass Coast National Assembly, and by the Assembly of the Nine.

Mina6596.jpg
Mina i Yashum i Riqueza, Azure Sutannir
SummitElectedVotes
Summer Solstice 384YEMina i Yashum i Riqueza184 Votes
Summer Solstice 382YEHembeneth i Guerra

Recent Elections

This title is currently held by Mina i Yashum i Riqueza. 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.

Azure Chorus

A beautiful temple of white granite and marble flecked with deep blue veins, the Azure Chorus stands not far from the ruins of Fort Braydon on the foothills of the Gilded Peak. Below the temple is a natural amphitheatre, augmented with carefully sculpted blocks of white granite to produce a curved, acoustically vibrant performance space, surrounded by tiers of seating with long sweeping access points for ease of audience participation. Performers are encouraged to demonstrate their skills, the acoustics not only being superb for the singing but also encourage others to join in.