Bishop of the Navigators
Overview
The Bishop of the Navigators (or Bisschop van de Zeevaarders to some of the Sarcophan) is an Imperial title charged with maintaining good relations between the priests at the Temple of the Way in the Sarcophan Delves, known as the Cathedral of the Navigators, and the local populace.
Responsibilities
The Bishop is responsible for supporting the Cathedral of the Navigators in Sarcophan, and maintaining the relationship between the Imperial Synod and the priests serving there. For the most part, this is likely to involve smoothing over any conflicts, and dealing with any problems of opportunities related to the Cathedral.
Powers
Point of Contact
Imperial priests serving in Sarcophan will look to the Bishop to resolve any issues between themselves and the Sarcophan, in conjunction with the Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves and the Assembly of the Nine.
Merchant Ministry
| Sarcophan Gifts | |
| 12 doses of liao | 3 measures of beggar's lye, 3 ingots of weltsilver 4 marrowort, 4 imperial roseweald |
| 28 doses of liao | 6 measures of beggar's lye, 6 ingots of weltsilver, 6 marrowort, 6 imperial roseweald, and 4 random herbs |
| 50 doses of liao | 9 measures of beggar's lye, 9 ingots of weltsilver, 8 marrowort, 8 imperial roseweald, and 9 random herbs |
| 77 doses of liao | 12 measures of beggar's lye, 12 ingots of weltsilver, 10 marrowort, 10 imperial roseweald, and 13 random herbs |
| 108 doses of liao | 15 measures of beggar's lye, 15 ingots of weltsilver, 12 marrowort, 12 imperial roseweald, and 18 random herbs |
By donating liao to the Cathedral, the Bishop receives gifts and recompense in a manner identical to that of a ministry. The Bishop spends their liao and makes their choices during downtime from their character page. Liao is removed from, and resources are placed into, the character's inventory when the downtime is processed.
| Low Ministry | |
| 28 doses of liao | 12 random herbs and 8 crowns |
| 50 doses of liao | 18 random herbs and 12 crowns |
| 78 doses of liao | 24 random herbs and 16 crowns |
The Low Ministry
When priests of the Way visited Sarcophan to spread news of the Doctrine of Enlightenment, they were supported by then Bishop of the Navigators. This unexpectedly increased demand for liao significantly in the Delves. As such the Bishop's ability to donate liao to the Cathedral's work increased, adding an additional ministry specifically dedicated to dealing with the poorer segment of Sarcophan Delves society. They don't have the kind of wealth their richer neighbours can contribute, but they are no less interested in receiving the "blessings" the Cathedral has to offer and if anything are even more enthusiastic about the virtues of Ambition and Prosperity.
Appointment
This title is appointed during the Summer Solstice. The Bishop is appointed by a judgement of Appointment in the General Assembly.
Any Imperial citizen may hold this title. They can be revoked by the General Assembly and the Assembly of the Nine.
| Summit | Nation | Elected | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Solstice 386YE | Highguard | Keziah | 444 Votes |
| Summer Solstice 385YE | Highguard | Tabris, Son of Armisael | 420 Votes |
| Summer Solstice 384YE | Highguard | Tabris, Son of Armisael | 355 Votes |
Recent Elections
This title is currently held by Keziah; it will be reelected at Summer Solstice 387YE. The table to the right shows the citizens who have been elected to hold this title in the years since Empress Britta died.
This massive white granite temple of the Way dominates the skyline of the Buitenlandsewijk, an area of the Delves where foreign investment is welcomed and encouraged. Seven tower-shrines, each dedicated to one of the virtues, surround a central bastion where priests of the Way preach the Doctrines of the Faith to visiting pilgrims, and to local adherents. Each of the eight towers is topped with a dome of polished mithril that catches the light of the rising and setting sun in a way that is described as both majestic and inspiring.
The Title in Play
The role does not provide additional information about events in the Empire, nor allow the player holding it to request special reports or downtime actions. These details are assumed to be below the abstraction layer. The title holder is encouraged to create their own stories about their activities within reasonable limits and to get involved in events appropriate to their title during the game, but they do not have any powers beyond those explicitly listed in the section on powers.
These details exist partly to provide context and character to the role - and partly to allow our writers to use the title as a plot hook. Plot that involves the position will be rare - but all the campaign positions in Empire have these details to create the potential for it to happen.