Imperial Chaplain Consular

Overview

The Imperial Chaplain Consular is an Imperial Title appointed by the Cardinal of the Way.

The title was created at the Spring Equinox summit of 379YE.

Responsibilities

The Chaplain Consular has three main responsibilities. They are expected to advise Imperial Ambassadors on matters pertaining to the Way - to offer them theological guidance and spiritual counsel in their dealings with foreign nations. They are to provide oversight of Imperial Ambassadors for the Synod - to ensure that the representatives of the Empire are free from heresy, and do not become seduced by the strange ways of foreign nations. Finally, they are expected to study foreign religions, and to share their conclusions in order to facilitate comparative theology

Powers

Commission construction of mana structures

The Crystal Architect can commission the construction of structures in Urizen that will produce crystal mana. The materials required for construction are provided by the Crystal Architect. Each such commission automatically creates a sinecures, one that is appointed by unanimous decision of the Urizen senators. Control of the sinecure is a lifetime title, unless it is revoced by the General Assembly, the Council of Nine or the Urizen Assembly.

To use this power, the Crystal Architect provides an announcement to the Civil Service, who present the decision to the Senate. No voting is possible by the Senate at this point, as the power has been delegated to the Crystal Architect. The Imperial Synod may, however, choose to exercise their veto over the Crystal Architect's decision.

Selection

The Chaplain Consular is appointed by the Cardinal of the Way, during the Spring Equinox. They serve a term of one year.

Any Imperial citizen may hold the title.

Removal

The Imperial Chaplain Consular serves for a term of one year, until death, or until revoked.

They can be revoked by the General Assembly or the Assembly of the Way.

History

The first Imperial Chaplain Consular was Hywel Summercrow of Navarr, appointed in Spring 379YE by Cardinal Bishop Beodun Snowlock of Wintermark. The decision has prompted some speculation that the Cardinals of the Way intend to follow the traditions surrounding the Conscience of the Senate - specifically that it is customary to select a candidate from a nation other than that of the Cardinal.