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386YE Summer Solstice Senate sessions

Overview

The Imperial Senate governs the Empire, and its authority extends to all areas of Imperial life not already covered by the other houses of government. Each summit the senators meet several times to deliberate and vote on the motions they have raised.

After the summit the civil service enact those motions, and ensure a public record of each is made available to the citizens of the Empire. This page lists all the motions raised during the summit, along with the announcements made by citizens with Imperial titles. In each case, the motion and its effects are summarized including the wording; who proposed and seconded it; whether it passed or not; whether any funds were disbursed to support it; and what the outcome of the motion will be.

Many motions (especially the commissions) also have a Further Details section that provides a link to a wiki page dealing specifically with that motion in more detail, any commentary from the Constitutional Court, progress on commissions, or expanded information about the outcome of the motion.

Following the mandate enacted by Luca i Taziel i Riqueza after the Winter Solstice 385YE the number of commissions available has been reduced as the faithful have been convinced to withdraw their labour. This will continue until either the Imperial Senate uses a motion to assign fines from the magistrates to the Virtue fund or the Prosperity Assembly uses a clearly worded Statement of Principle upheld with a greater majority to encourage the faithful to once again take up their tools. More information can be found in the Forwards and Rewards wind of fortune.

Treasury

  • Imperial treasury during this season announced by the civil service at 310 thrones and 2 crowns.
  • 28 thrones donated to the treasury by Magdalena Teyard von Holberg after the Summer Solstice 386YE

Administrative Motions

Amend Face of the Empire

  • Motion: To amend the Throne's power of Face of the Empire to include its use on the Imperial Consul
  • Raised by: Speaker of the Senate
  • Passed.
  • Further Details: The power of Face of the Empire was created by the Senate during the Spring Equinox 386YE. The original motion stated that it could be used on ambassadors and the Constitutional Court seeks confirmation from the Senate if it was intended to also be usable on the Imperial Consul.
  • This motion has been ratified by The Throne.

Amend titles related to Spy Networks

  • Motion: To amend all titles who can build spy networks, to include building smuggler's cove and all titles who can decommission spy networks can decommission smugglers covers
  • Passed
  • Outcome: The Imperial Spymaster and Legion Engineer have both gained the power to announce the construction of smugglers coves. The Imperial Spymaster has gained the power to announce the decommission of smugglers coves.

Senate Motions

Abrogate Dissemination of True Liao Visions

  • Motion: To abrogate the dissemination of True Liao Visions and save the Imperial treasury 10 thrones per season.
  • Proposed: Sarvos
  • Seconded: Segura
  • Failed

Allocate Fundindelve

  • Motion: To make the Fundindelve mithril mine an Imperial Bourse Resource
  • Proposed: Skarsind
  • Seconded: Mareave
  • Passed
  • Outcome: The Fundindelve mine will be available for auction for the first time at the Autumn Equinox 386YE

Amend Crystal Architect

  • Motion: To amend the position of the Crystal Architect of the Spires to become an Imperial position allowing the holder to build a vis or mana sinecure in any imperial territory instead of just Urizen. To be auctioned on the public bourse auction.
  • Proposed: Zenith.
  • Seconded: Barrens.
  • Passed
  • Outcome: The Crystal Architect of the Spires will have its method of appointment and eligibility amended.
  • Notes: As the title will be auctioned this will reduce the number of commissions available to the Imperial Senate by one. As this was not communicated to the Senate at the time there will be an administrative motion during the Autumn Equinox to confirm the method of appointment and eligibility for this title.

Amend Delver of the Depths

  • Motion: To amend the election of the Delver of the Depths. This Bourse title shall be auctioned at the spring Equinox where it will assist with the ilium gap
  • Proposed: Citizens' Voice
  • Passed
  • Outcome: Changing the season in which a title is elected is not within the power of the Imperial Senate. The civil service will take this motion under advisement.
  • Constitution: The Constitutional Court note that it is not always possible to alter the schedule of an election. For the most part, the schedule for an election is set by the Civil Service based on the need to create and maintain a manageable election schedule. In this case, it is possible to move the election date without affecting the schedule, so it is fine for the Imperial Senate to do so, but any title would be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Amend Virtue Inquisitors

  • Motion: The inquisitions of the Arcane Inquisitor and Imperial Inquisitor can be called without delay; as no vote is required. This motion restores the same procedure to Virtue Inquisitors they may then raise any judgments of escalation for vote as usual afterwards.
  • Proposed: Conscience
  • Seconded: Bregasland
  • Passed
  • Outcome: The eight Virtue inquisitors power of Inquisitor's Judgement has been amended to be upheld automatically in the same manner as that of the Arcane Inquisitor, Basilisk of the Bourse, and the Imperial Inquisitor. The Constitutional Court will observe the effects of this power during the Autumn Equinox and may issue a later ruling on the matter.

Amend Champion of Prosperity

  • Motion: Amend the title Champion of Prosperity to hold the sinecure "A Fair Price" created by the Legion Engineer.
  • Proposed: Necropolis
  • Seconded: Conscience
  • Passed
  • Outcome: The Champion of Prosperity will hold the A Fair Price sinecure once it is completed

Appraise Armoury of Hercynia

  • Motion: The Navarr are mobilising for War. Now is the time to relight the forges of Treji and draw what we can from the forests and mountains of the great vale. We ask Eilian Sweetwater to consider how Hercynia can become the Armoury of Navarr allowing artisans to better equip our armies and heroes for the fights to come.
  • Proposed: Hercynia
  • Seconded: Hahnmark
  • Failed

Appraise Removing Uncooperative from Mareave

  • Motion: Ways to remove the uncooperative quality from the three regions of Mareave. Appraisal by Elian Sweetwater.
  • Proposed: Mareave
  • Seconded: Tassato
  • Passed
  • Outcome: An appraisal will be published before the Autumn Equinox 386YE

Appraise Peace with the Jotun

  • Motion: Efforts have been made to foster good relations with the Jotun. General Amberlain Black's leadership in Tromsa, 385YE Avisena i Kharizmi i Guerra was recognised by the Jotun as "the Golden Jarl" General Iron Osric was recognised as "the Iron Jarl". We request that Naomi of Virtue's Rest uses an appraisal to make the prospect of a peace treat more appealing for the Jotun.
  • Proposed: Sermersuaq
  • Seconded: Mournwold
  • Passed
  • Outcome: An appraisal will be published before the Autumn Equinox 386YE

Create title of Astral Arcanist

  • Motion: The creation of a new title 'Astral Arcanist' elected by declaration of Candidacy in Conclave and therefore has tenure. The Astral Arcanist has the responsibility of dispersing of knowledge about the constellations to the mages of the Empire. Guide and advise astronomancers through the Astronomancy Symposium. Represent the Empire in matters of the constellations and tulpas.
  • Proposed: Redoubt.
  • Seconded: Miekarova.
  • Passed
  • Outcome: The title of Astral Arcanist will be created. Titles that are elected by Declaration of Candidacy in the Conclave do not have tenure in the legal sense. The Constitutional Court advise that the Astral Arcanist will not have the legal power to prevent any interaction between citizens and constellations or tulpas.

Create title of Mistress of Ceremonies

  • Motion: To create the title "Mistress of Ceremonies" to be appointed annually in Autumn by the League national assembly. Responsibilities are to coordinate between the guilds and groups of the League to ensure cohesive participation in the pageantry of our national festivals and any other celebrations or ceremonies that require a response from the nation as a whole.
  • Proposed: Holberg.
  • Seconded: Temeschwar.
  • Passed
  • Outcome: The title of Mistress of Ceremonies will be created with the associated responsibilities

Create title of Imperial Mystic

  • Motion: To create the position of Imperial Mystic, to coordinate the casting of undirected divination magics such as "signs and portents". The position will have the powers of address to Senate and Military Council, one each per season. The position will be appointed by the Conclave by the well worn path of candidacy.
  • Proposed: Redoubt.
  • Seconded: Miekarova.
  • Outcome: Withdrawn pre-Senate

Disbursement of funds relating to diplomacy

  • Motion: To disburse funds to reimburse the Imperial Citizens who paid towards opening diplomatic contact with the Elakar.
  • Proposed: Upwold
  • Seconded: Spiral
  • Passed
  • Outcome: 50 thrones 2 crowns disbursed to Senator for Upwold

Excavate Emperor Ahraz's's Tomb

  • Motion: To allow the Freeborn people to enter Emperor Ahraz's tomb and remove any valuable items to be handed to the Senator for Kahraman for Auction to fund the war(s) and rebuilding of the Brass Coast with no interference with any of the orcs remains inside.
  • Proposed: Kahraman
  • Seconded: Skarsind
  • Failed

Fortify the Vigilant Swan

  • Motion: To improve the Vigilant Swan, a White Granite bourse seat in Riverwatch, Reikos, with the aid of Manse of the Lionsmith. This will create a 3000 strong fort to defend the region, with no upkeep, and does not take a commission. Costing 20 mithril, 20 ilium and 120 crowns.
  • Proposed: Reikos
  • Seconded: Hercynia
  • Passed
  • Outcome: Constructs a fortification at the Vigilant Swan as per the Metal and stone wind of fortune.
  • Further reading: Fortify Vigilant Swan

Criminalise Preaching the Way in Asavea

  • Motion: To make it illegal to preach the Way in Asavea. We are one Empire. For the Senate to not have their say in this critical decision would be cowardice.
  • Proposed: Kallavesa
  • Seconded: Sermersuaq
  • Passed
  • Outcome: Sabella of the Silent Tide expressed her intention to seek the veto of the Imperial Synod on this motion. As this motion took place in the Sunday session, the Judgement will be raised at the start of the summit at the Autumn Equinox 386YE.

Raise the Imperial Guerdon

  • Motion: To Raise the Imperial Guerdon.
  • Proposed: Astolat
  • Seconded: Semmerholm
  • Passed
  • Outcome: The Guerdon is raised to 250 thrones

Renounce Claim to Thule Lands

  • Motion: The Casinean Empire recognises that the Silver Peaks, Miechernya, Krevsaty, Crows Ridge, Bonewood and Webwood are part of Otkodov now and forever. The Empire renounces any claim on these lands.
  • Proposed: Volodmartz.
  • Seconded: Ossium.
  • Passed
  • Outcome: More information on this senate motion can be found in the The price of peace wind of fortune

Ratify Treaty with Skoura

  • Motion: To ratify a treaty with Skoura, negotiated and agreed in principle by the Imperial Consul.
  • Proposed: Morrow.
  • Seconded: Casinea
  • Passed
  • Outcome: More information on this treaty can be found in the The price of peace wind of fortune.

Click Expand to see the wording of this treaty

This treaty is an expression of mutual respect and cordiality between the Skouran Consolidation and the Casinean Empire. These two parties are the signatories to this treaty. Both signatories acknowledge the Empire's recent conquest of the territory now known as Mareave and welcome the nation of Imperial Orcs to the territory. With the resumption of Imperial and Skouran land borders, both parties recognise the appropriateness of signing a treaty of cordial relations at this time.

The Consolidation celebrates the defeat of the Grendel, and awaits with interest new of the future intentions of the new occupants of the territory. As a people who reject enslavement in practice and principle, the Consolidation welcomes the Imperial Orcs, scions of freedom, as suitable stewards and owners of the lowlands.

The Consolidation acknowledges the establishment of hopes of safe harbour and homeland in the land they themselves once called home. In order to provide security and the foundation of a lasting peace, all Skouran historical claim to territories on the Bay of Catazar, including Mareave, is formally renounced in perpetuity.

The Consolidation respects and acknowledges the ambitions of the Empire to defeat the orcs of the Broken Shore and Attar, and formally states that they regard the Empire as a more suitable and responsible steward of these lands. The Consolidation will not attempt to interfere in the politics or military affairs of the orcs of the Broken Shore or Attar, both neutral parties and those that align themselves with the Grendel nation, without consultation with the Empire. Both parties state an intention for future successful negotiations regarding the deployment of Skouran mercenaries in this theatre of war.

The Empire acknowledges the history of the Skouran people in Mareave that was once Mahal, and will attempt to return, at reasonable costs, any cultural and historical artifacts of the Skouran people that are uncovered as they developed the territory. The Empire acknowledges the profound wish of the Skouran people to live in security and to enjoy the fruits of the labour of their hands in peace. They reject territorial claim to the lands in which the Skouran people now dwell, known to some as "the Deepholdings" or "the Spine of the Creator". The Empire respects the friendship of the Skouran people with the people of the Mountains of the Moon who call themselves Tsark, and acknowledges the risks to the Consolidation that destabilisation of this society could bring. Therefore, the Empire commits themselves to consulting with the Consolidation on substantive matters pertaining to Tsark.

This treaty has been approved and signed by the guiding council of the Consolidation, and hence takes effect on the notification of the Consolidation's representative by the Imperial Consul that the Imperial Senate has indicated its own approval.

Ratify Treaty with the Iron Confederacy

  • Motion: To Ratify a Treaty with the Iron Confederacy.
  • Proposed: Segura
  • Seconded: Sarvos
  • Passed
  • Outcome: The Iron Confederacy have been granted free trade by the Empire. More information on this treaty can be found in the The price of peace wind of fortune. There was some confusion over the format of this treaty so there will be an administrative motion at the Autumn Equinox to apply the three year period to both free trade and the criminalisation of the sale of narcotics to the Suranni. The three year period is a statement of intent as part of the treaty, it will require motions to remove the status of free trade and to legalise the sale of narcotics to the Suranni.

Click Expand to see the wording of this treaty

To maintain the concord we hold with the Iron Confederacy, we hereby enact the following terms:

  • We grant the Status of Free Trade to the Iron Confederacy
  • We outlaw the sale of export of any and all narcotics to the Iron Confederacy for a 3 year period.

Appointments

Imperial Advisor for the Feni

  • Motion: To elect The Advisor for the Feni.
  • Proposed: Ossium
  • Seconded: Miaren
  • Outcome: Syn Truth-Walker Returned was elected as Imperial Advisor for the Feni

Ambassador to Asavea

  • Motion: To elect the Ambassador to Asavea.
  • Proposed: Temeschwar
  • Seconded: Volodmartz
  • Outcome: Asier i Elia i Guerra was elected as Ambassador to Asavea

Imperial Consul

  • Motion: To elect the Imperial Consul.
  • Proposed: Weirwater.
  • Seconded:Astolat.
  • Outcome:Jarrigk Orzel was elected as Imperial Consul

Imperial Spymaster

  • Motion: To elect the Imperial Spymaster.
  • Proposed: Karsk.
  • Seconded:Zenith.
  • Outcome: Bernard Dugdale was elected as the Imperial Spymaster
  • This election was escalated and received ratification by Emperor Vesna.

Minister of Historical Research

  • Motion: To elect the Minister of Historical Research.
  • Proposed: Miekarova.
  • Seconded: Redoubt.
  • Outcome: Silk Farkas was elected as the Minister of Historical Research

Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves

  • Motion: To appoint the Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves.
  • Proposed: Hahnmark.
  • Seconded: Holberg.
  • Outcome: The title of Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves will be appointed at the Autumn Equinox 386YE

Fist of the Mountains General

  • Motion: To appoint the General of the Fist of the Mountains
  • Proposed: Kallavesa.
  • Seconded: Mitwold.
  • Outcome: Withdrawn before Senate started

Commissions (Senate)

Construct City of Dreams

  • Motion: Navarr marches to war with the Vallorn. What will we be when it is destroyed? Here is an answer. To commission the Seren City of Dreams project. Self funded.
  • Proposed: Miaren
  • Seconded: Bastion
  • Passed
  • Outcome: Constructs the City of Dreams as per the Comes a time wind of fortune.
  • Further Reading: Construct City of Dreams

Construct Diplomatenschloss

  • Motion: To build the Diplomatenschloss in Necropolis.
  • Proposed: Casinea
  • Seconded: Reikos
  • Passed
  • Outcome: 50 Thrones disbursed to the Senator for Casinea
  • Further Reading: Construct Diplomatenschloss

Construct Journeymage Towers

  • Motion: To construct the Journeymage Towers in Lacre, Malimorzi and Bittershore. Call for a dispersal of funds
  • Proposed: Semmerholm.
  • Seconded: Karov.
  • Passed
  • Outcome: 60 Thrones disbursed to the Senator for Semmerholm. Constructs a series of follies in Semmerholm, Ossium, and Karov to remove the threat to ships posed by Dho'uala as per the Less welcome tenants wind of fortune
  • Further Reading: Construct Journeymage Towers

Rebuild Drycastle

  • Motion: Liberated citizens shouldn't live in squalor in the ashes and rubble of the Druj. We commission the rebuilding of Drycastle in Dawnguard so citizens can prosper under the warmth and Glory of the Empire. This creates two new individual Imperial titles. The Knight of Dawnguard - charged to ensure the security of the region of Dawnguard, protecting Drycastle and the other settlements from any danger. Elected by unanimous decision of Dawnish Senators. Reeve of Drycastle, to be held by a Yeofolk. The position would be charged with seeing to the Prosperity of the town, meeting with visiting merchants and helping to settle disputes. Elected annually by Tally of the Votes. Costing 20 wains of white granite, 20 wains of weirwood and 10 thrones. Taking one season to complete.
  • Proposed: The Barrens
  • Seconded: Kallavesa.
  • Outcome: 50 Thrones disbursed to the Senator for the Barrens. Repairs the damage to the town of Drycastle in the Barrens as per the A glorious victory wind of fortune
  • Further Reading: Rebuild Drycastle

Construct Orchard of the Watch

  • Motion: To construct the Orchard of the Watch in Greensword, Mournwold. Fully funded by Friar John of the Mourn.
  • Proposed: Mournwold.
  • Seconded: Necropolis
  • Passed
  • Outcome: Constructs a folly in Greensward, Mournwold as per the Let the day die wind of fortune
  • Further Reading: Construct Orchard of the Watch

Construct Reeds Roost

  • Motion: To commission a sinecure 'Reed's Roost' in Bildewold Bregasland, Self-funded. Sinecure to produce mana per season. Sinecure to create the national position 'Roost's Reeve' to be appointed by the marcher senators annually.
  • Proposed: Bregasland
  • Seconded: Upwold
  • Passed
  • Outcome: Constructs a sinecure that produces mana crystals in North Fens, Bregasland.
  • Further Reading: Construct Reeds Roost

Repair the Sapphire Stair

  • Motion: That the Senate Authorise the Repair of the Sapphire Stair in Tassato.
  • Proposed. Tassato.
  • Seconded: Karsk
  • Passed
  • Outcome: Repairs the damage done by Eisa Winterborn as part of her raid detailed in the Shallows and miseries wind of war.
  • Further Reading: Repair the Sapphire Stair

Construct Great Hall of Fabric Arts

  • Motion: To construct the great hall of fabric arts, to celebrate pride in the nation's industry, in Delev, Karov.
  • Proposed: Karov
  • Seconded: Morrow
  • Passed
  • Outcome: This was the ninth of the commissions passed by the Imperial Senate or announced and so has not been enacted.

Construct Throne Room at the Castle of Thorns

  • Motion: Commission the restoration of the throne room of the Castle of Thorns so that information on the early monarchs of Dawn can be discovered. Self-funded by the Houses of Dawn and the Castellan of Spiral Castle, no change in the fortification upkeep.
  • Proposed: Spiral
  • Seconded: Weirwater
  • Passed (but see below)
  • Outcome:This was the tenth of the commissions passed by the Imperial Senate or announced and so has not been enacted.

Commissions (Announcements)

Construct Garden City of Holberg

Rebuild the Storm Vault

Repair Capodomus Cathedral

  • Motion: To commission the long-overdue repairs to the Capodomus Cathedral in Sarvos following the damage done during the Grendel's sack of Sarvos. These repairs shall include a sinecure the Archbishop of Capodomus - appointed annually at the Summer Solstice by the League National Assembly. The Archbishop's responsibilities shall include coordination and support of the National Assembly and serving point of contact when needed. Let this wound finally be healed and the oldest and greatest Cathedral to the Way of Virtue not only restored but made ready for consecration with True Liao so it can become a symbol of rebirth, renewal and new beginnings to Sarvos, the Empire and beyond.
  • Announced by Estella Lucati di Sarvos, as proxy to the Master of Rings
  • Outcome: More information can be found in the Old ways wind of fortune
  • Further Reading: Repair Capodomus Cathedral

Construct Great Hall of Fabric Arts

Construct Smugglers Cove in Ayereed

  • Motion: We are the true masters of the Bay of Catazar. We will wrestle it from the Grendel yoke. We see you, we know you. As all things will be Imperial, the Way is clear. The time of the Salt Lord is over. Small waves belie strong, irresistible tides, I announce a Smugglers Cove to be constructed in Ayreed.
  • Announced by Bernard Dugdale, Imperial Spymaster
  • Outcome: Constructs a smugglers cove in the Grendel held territory of Ayereed
  • Further Reading: Construct Smugglers Cove in Ayereed

Construct Bounders Hall in Bregasland

  • Motion: To commission the building of a Bounders hall in Ottery, Bregasland. This will create a Marcher national title 'Bailiff of the Fens' appointed annually by unanimous decision of Marcher senators. Sponsored by the Prosperity of Morgan Townsend and Thomas Oak. Costs as per the stated opportunity
  • Announced by James Forrester, Bearer of the Second Imperial Wayleave
  • Outcome: Constructs a Bounders Hall in Bregasland as per the Kith and kin wind of fortune.
  • Further Reading: Construct Bounders Hall in Bregasland

Construct Statue Commemorating Conquest of Ossium

  • Motion: I, Konstantin Rabovich Bolotnikov as the first Mistress of Monuments announce the construction of a statue to commemorate the liberation of Ossium and the bringing of the Way to the first new Imperial territory in 300 years. Location: Lomaa, Galath Fields, Ossium. Costs: 3 white granite, 1 weirwood, 1 mithril, 15 crowns. Fully funded by prosperous Ossian citizens
  • Announced by Konstantin Rabovich Bolotnikov, Mistress of Monuments
  • Outcome: Constructs a folly in Galath Fields, Ossium
  • Further Reading: Construct Statue Commemorating Conquest of Ossium

Construct Vicente School and Orphanage

  • Motion: To commission the Vicente School and Orphanage, a mana ministry in Apulian, Apulus, Spiral. Cost: 12 mithril + 36 crowns (plus Black Plateau costs pending result of mandate regarding the Block). Nature: An orphanage with a focus on training orphans as reckoners and traders with the aid of reckoners and traders invited from across the city, and acting as a mana trading house. Title: Custodian of the Vicente School and Orphange. Appointed by the Senators of the League. Tenured League position. Revoked by the League National Assembly. Responsibilities: To shelter safe the broken and lost, and teach them how to reckon each cost.
  • Announced by Heliodoro Vicente, Bearer of the First Imperial Wayleave
  • Outcome: Constructs a ministry to purchase mana crystals in Apulis, Spiral
  • Further Reading: Construct Vicente School and Orphanage

Fortify Gildenheim

Announcements

Hand of the Chancellor

  • Motion Use of Hand of the Chancellor to withdraw 100 Thrones for the continued construction of the Dawnish army.
  • Announced by Vesna Borkovna Prochnost, The Throne
  • Outcome: 100 thrones disbursed to Empress Vesna

Research the Deadwood Knight

  • Motion: To send Octavia of Streams Source Spire to research Peter of Culwich, also known as the Schlacta of Rot or the Deadwood Knight, focussing on its origins, the sword that defeated it and the House of Dawn of which it was a part.
  • Announced by Vaclav Mladenovich Kosti, Minister of Historical Research
  • Outcome: Historical Research on the matter will be delivered to the Minister at the Autumn Equinox 386YE

Research Tom Drake

  • Motion: Heirs of Lepidus, I ask you to research the life, history, and personal values of Tom Drake. The Pride Assembly failed to gain a Greater Majority on his Recognition in Winter, so let's see if more information on his Legacy can re-inspire that Pride for things, both small and great.
  • Announced by Hazelelponi of the Shattered Tower, Lepidean Librarian
  • Outcome: Historical Research on the matter will be delivered to the Librarian at the Autumn Equinox 386YE

Assign Imperial Guerdon

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