Construct Printer's Guild Museum of Wonders

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That a sinecure be created in the city of Tassato "The Printer's Guild Museum of Wonders" to provide a permemant and fitting home for the printer's guild's collection of Relics and Artifacts, such that they can be displayed and researched by any interested citizen.

The Sinecure to be Appointed by the Cardinal of Prosperity

The Sinecure to produce votes in the Prosperity Assembly.

Proposed by Tassato, seconded by Semmerholm

Overview

To be constructed in Tassato.
The sinecure will provide 12 votes in the Prosperity Assembly to the Curator.

Date

Spring 379YE

Costs

Materials: 10 wains of white granite (Standard costs).
Time: 3 months to construct per 50 wains of materials used
Labour: 2 crowns per wain
Upkeep: None

Progress

10 wains of white granite and 20 crowns supplied by Silvio de Tassato.

Campaign Outcome

When the The Printer's Guild Museum of Wonders is is complete, it will automatically create the title "Curator".

Constitution

Sinecures are life-time appointments.
The title "Curator" provides votes in the Prosperity assembly of the Imperial Synod, and so grants the holder of that title the legal powers and responsibilities of membership of the Prosperity assembly. If the holder of the title is not already a member of the Synod, it automatically includes membership of all appropriate assemblies (usually the General Assembly, the Assembly of the Way, and the appropriate National Assembly). Edit needed

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 * The title "Curator" provides votes in the Prosperity assembly of the Imperial Synod, and so grants the holder of that title the legal powers and responsibilities of membership of the Prosperity assembly. If the holder of the title is not already a member of the Synod, it automatically includes membership of all appropriate assemblies (usually the General Assembly, the Assembly of the Way, and the appropriate National Assembly). <label type="warning">Edit needed</label>
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+Situated just off the Western bank of the river Vassa, in the League city of Tassato Mestra, you can find the home of the Printers Guild Museum of Wonders.
+Hoardings covers the walls of surround streets, advertising the wondrous items of mystery to be found within the confines of this fabulous establishment. Street hawkers connive and convince to drive the crowds forwards. Resplendent dramaturgists in fanciful costumes of the foreign realms beckon the credulous public towards the entrance. Knifing through the crowds are bravos and sell-swords, keeping the peace with a light touch and stern gaze, allowing the adventurous souls from calm Regario to make their way to the Museum with a thrill of wonder, but none of Mestra's usual menace.
+Fine White Granite columns dominate the fascia of the Museum, with a grand staircase leading to the main entrance. In the hallway are inscriptions proclaiming the generosity of the Printers Guild, with busts of Silvio de Tassato, the main benefactor, and Jonah Yakovitch, the Prince of the Guild, staring down on the heaving masses.
+There are five main collections, catalogued by Gancius of the Carta Notturno. Objects of Historical Significance, Relics of the Precursor Nations, Treasures of the Eternal Realms, Curios from Foreign Lands and the Catalogue of Natural Wonders. Each is housed within its own area of the Museum, with its own experts and archivists tirelessly working to Gancius' scheme. The collections rotate on a frequent basis, to drive attendance, constantly staying fresh and new. One month a display of the secrets of the Night Eternals, the next a history of trade with the Commonwealth, then a display of the pilgrims of the Way. Each exhibition comes replete with new and exciting artefacts, unique events and fresh dramaturgical performances on the streets outside.
+As the days draw to an end, the public exhibits close and private tours commence for the wealthy patrons of the Museum. This is a chance to get close to the wondrous items, to hold some of the less fragile and to connect with the history of the Empire.
+A constant stream of scholars from other Nations travel to the Musuem. Away from the hustle and bustle of the main galleries, these learned souls reverentially research and cross reference, sharing their own knowledge with the curators, such that the truth of history can be discovered.
+Coin flows through this endeavour at a prodigious rate. Ticket are brought, keepsakes and souvenirs sold to one and all. Food and drink for the weary traveller, all bring Throne after Throne through the door. Generous donations from patrons, rings thrown to street performers, all go into the upkeep of this fine institution.
+Just as quickly, the money is spent. As a prosperous endeavour it is not in the business of being a business, there is no long term profit sought, nor investors to placate. Acquisition of artefacts and relics, the employ of performers, guards and researchers, and the maintenance of the buildings and surround streets.
+The Museum brings security and employment to many in Mestra, and these people show their devotion to the good works by recognising the Curator as a voice worthy to be heard in the Assemblies of the Synod.
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