Create title of High Bard of the Empire

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I propose the creation of a new imperial position titled "High Bard of the Empire" In this first year of the reign of the Empress of Flowers the citizens of every nation have been inspired to create works of artistry and beauty, of poetry and passion, creations in word and song to celebrate our Imperium and confound the the ignoble deprivations of our barbarian foes.

Yet challenge and competition spurs Pride and Ambition both and I propose we create the position of Imperial High Bard, that will be awarded annually to the imperial citizen best proving their artistic credentials before the selection of the council of nine who will cast votes to decide the recipient of this great title for the year ahead. So let each Nation contend and demonstrate the artistry of their poets and war singers in bright competition and great contention, and each year the brightest talent of the Empire will write their immortality in legacy made real in word and deed.

The High Bard will embody the artistic spirit of the Empire and should carry songs in passion and courage to embolden and encourage our soldiers and should deliver spirit-crushing feats of satire and rebuke against the Barbarian Generals and our hated foes! By these means we will demonstrate the power of artistic inspiration from all our nations to weave glorious legacy through the deeds and example of our bright imperial fellowship.

• The High Bard is an Imperial Position that holds the post for one year.
• The Position is open to any Imperial Nation.
• An Imperial citizen may only hold this Position once in their lifetime.
• The title is to be formally awarded by the Council of Nine by majority with the expectation that a public tournament of Song and Satire should allow participants to demonstrate their suitability to the role in fair and open competition.
• The title to be appointed during the Spring Equinox.
• Each High Bard is expected to leave a composition as a legacy to the body of Imperial Lore.
• The High Bard may address the Senate once each season in their term on matters of inspiration to the Empire.
• The High Bard position is to come with a Stipend after the title is agreed in principle.
• The High Bard is expected to promote an encourage excellence and passionate demonstration of performance across all the Nations of the Empire.
• The High Bard may be revoked by a lesser majority of the General Assembly or the Assembly of Nine.

I commend this motion hereby to the attention of the Senate and invite questions there upon.

Proposed by Weirwater, Seconded by Hahnmark

Overview

• Passed
• Created an Imperial Title within the Senate

Date

• Winter 380YE

Campaign Outcome

• The Imperial title of High Bard of the Empire
• The title is appointed by judgement in the Assembly of Nine