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After [[scrutiny]] by the constitutional court, certain [[Relinquish_Skarsind#Constitution|additional requirements]] were met but one remained outstanding - the requirement for a [[the throne|throne]] to [[Powers of the Throne#Ratification|ratify]] the decision. At the Autumn Equinox 379YE, the [[The_Throne#Using_an_Imperial_Favour|Imperial Favour]] of [[Empress Britta]] was used to allow the ratification of this motion in the absence of a Throne. The senate then chose to [[assign Skarsind]] to the Imperial Orcs. | After [[scrutiny]] by the constitutional court, certain [[Relinquish_Skarsind#Constitution|additional requirements]] were met but one remained outstanding - the requirement for a [[the throne|throne]] to [[Powers of the Throne#Ratification|ratify]] the decision. At the Autumn Equinox 379YE, the [[The_Throne#Using_an_Imperial_Favour|Imperial Favour]] of [[Empress Britta]] was used to allow the ratification of this motion in the absence of a Throne. The senate then chose to [[assign Skarsind]] to the Imperial Orcs. | ||
The move has not | The move has not proved universally popular, with naysayers in both Wintermark and among the orcs themselves. Yet with the decisive action of the Senate it seems that the orcs finally have a homeland, the right to elect a Senator to represent them, and the ability to finally participate fully in the business of the Empire. | ||
===The Veto=== | ===The Veto=== | ||
There is one small element that is unresolved. The assignment of Skarsind took place during the final senate session of the Autumn Equinox, and so the Imperial Synod have a window of opportunity to employ their [[veto]] should they wish to do so. But there are some provisos. | There is one small element that is unresolved. The assignment of Skarsind took place during the final senate session of the Autumn Equinox, and so the Imperial Synod have a window of opportunity to employ their [[veto]] should they wish to do so. But there are some provisos. | ||
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In this case, the civil service recognises as a soldier any Imperial Orc who has the will to face the enemies of the Empire. If any orc wishes to question the right of another to claim the title of soldier, the egregore will arrange for them to show their will to fight in the fighting pit against an opponent of the egregores choosing. Once mettle has been proven, no further challenges will be accepted that summit. | In this case, the civil service recognises as a soldier any Imperial Orc who has the will to face the enemies of the Empire. If any orc wishes to question the right of another to claim the title of soldier, the egregore will arrange for them to show their will to fight in the fighting pit against an opponent of the egregores choosing. Once mettle has been proven, no further challenges will be accepted that summit. | ||
Once the candidates have made themselves known, each in turn is invited to present an item of [[worth]] and explain its significance to the candidate or the nation. After each candidate has spoken, those orcs eligible to vote can place a weapon in front of the speaker they support. Once every orc has had their chance, the number of weapons is counted and the orc that has received the most becomes the new senator. | Once the candidates have made themselves known, each in turn is invited to present an item of [[worth]] and explain its significance to the candidate or the nation. The egregore has recommended this method because the Orcs need to be lead by someone who can hold their own in an arena where debate and the ability to express oneself are key. | ||
After each candidate has spoken, those orcs eligible to vote can place a weapon in front of the speaker they support. Once every orc has had their chance, the number of weapons is counted and the orc that has received the most becomes the new senator. | |||
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** They make a speech about an item of worth | ** They make a speech about an item of worth | ||
** The voters place a weapon before their chosen candidate. | ** The voters place a weapon before their chosen candidate. | ||
** Majority | ** Majority support takes the seat | ||
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===Loyal to the core=== | ===Loyal to the core=== | ||
Prior to the ratification, the Imperial Orcs had no senator to appoint their generals. The [[Imperial Constitution]] says that "''The Senate will appoint a general for each army, but only where the will of the nation in this matter is not clear''". With all other nations, the will of the nation was interpreted as the unanimous decision of the senators. Without any senators, a stop-gap method was used to present that will. Now that the Imperial Orcs have the ability to elect a senator, the constitutional court views the temporary resolution whereby the orcs fought for the right to be general is at an end. | Prior to the ratification, the Imperial Orcs had no senator to appoint their generals. The [[Imperial Constitution]] says that "''The Senate will appoint a general for each army, but only where the will of the nation in this matter is not clear''". With all other nations, the will of the nation was interpreted as the unanimous decision of the senators. Without any senators, a stop-gap method was used to present that will. Now that the Imperial Orcs have the ability to elect a senator, the constitutional court views the temporary resolution whereby the orcs fought for the right to be general is at an end. | ||
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The offices of the [[Steel Fist]] have been relocated from [[Necropolis#Crown's Quay|Crown's Quay]] to Torfast in [[Skarsind#Solvihill|Solvihill]] but the bourse seat is otherwise unaffected. It will continue to be assigned by the captains of military units who support the Imperial armies, as before. The [[Sarcophan Delves]] merchants responsible for delivering the bounty of [[ilium]] the seat receives have not taken the news that they will now be required to trek across the entire Empire to the "''bevroren strontgat van niets''" particularly well but have no alternative unless they wish to break or renegotiate their deal with the Empire. --> | The offices of the [[Steel Fist]] have been relocated from [[Necropolis#Crown's Quay|Crown's Quay]] to Torfast in [[Skarsind#Solvihill|Solvihill]] but the bourse seat is otherwise unaffected. It will continue to be assigned by the captains of military units who support the Imperial armies, as before. The [[Sarcophan Delves]] merchants responsible for delivering the bounty of [[ilium]] the seat receives have not taken the news that they will now be required to trek across the entire Empire to the "''bevroren strontgat van niets''" particularly well but have no alternative unless they wish to break or renegotiate their deal with the Empire. --> | ||
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