Abbess of Reconciliation
Overview
The Abbess of Reconciliation was created when the Imperial Senate voted to construct the Abbey of Reconciliation during the Summer Solstice 385YE. Construction was completed shortly before the Autumn Equinox 385YE. The Abbey forms part of the Proffered Hand Network.
Responsibilities
The Abbess of Reconciliation is responsible for supporting ex-slaves and refugees; bringing them into the Way; and providing them with opportunities to work and recover in the Empire. If the Abbey were to be threatened in any way, it would be the responsibility of the Abbess to deal with those threats. Likewise, if any particular opportunity were to arise related to the Abbey, the Abbess would expect to be consulted as to how that opportunity might be resolved.
Powers
Bounty of Herbs
The Abbess of Reconciliation receives an income of 6 drams of true vervain, 4 drams each of cerulean mazzarine and imperial roseweald, and 2 drams each of bladeroot and marrowort each season from the Abbey.
Appointment
The Abbess of Reconciliation is a Highborn appointment made by a judgement of the Highguard National Assembly. This is a national title and can only be held by a Highborn citizen.
As with most sinecures, this appointment has tenure. The assumption is that the Abbess retains the position until they die or step down. They can be revoked by a lesser majority of the General Assembly, the Assembly of the Nine, or by the Highborn National Assembly.
| Summit | Elected | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Equinox 385YE | Sister Rosa | 360 Votes |
Recent Elections
This title is currently held by Sister Rosa. 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.
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.