383YE Spring Equinox Synod judgements

Overview

During the Spring Equinox 383YE Summit, the Imperial Synod raised 126 judgements.

Change of doctrine

No change of doctrine was proposed during the Spring Equinox summit.

Veto

The veto was not sought during the Spring Equinox 383YE.

Statement of principle

The following statements of principle were presented to the assemblies of the Imperial Synod. TBC of these statements achieved a Greater Majority, meaning they will be distributed to appropriate assemblies.

Judgement 4

Assembly: General
Raised By: Maarit Suviottir
Judgement: The root of Idolatry is restricting a spirit or soul from Virtuous choice or action. To subsume your will to, or worship something puts its ideas or goals above the Way. Veneration or exaltation puts respecting an idea above the Way. Exemplars, Paragons, and Virtuous Ancestors inspire us with deeds, words, legacies, or voices. Pilgrims focus on their stories at their tombs. It would be blasphemy to deny their inspiration - but we don't worship, venerate, or exalt them above the Way. Imperial Law avoids this with Clemency and virtuous consideration of legality of curses. This judgement would clarify this constraint of virtue by replacing Idolatry with "Stricture": "Restricting the ability of a spirit or soul to choose or act Virtuously. This includes subsuming ones will to, worship, veneration or exaltation of beings, powers, or ideas, the restrictions of malign auras, illegal curses, unjust imprisonment, slavery, or thralldom"
Outcome: Upheld (901 - 590).

Judgement 5

Assembly: General
Raised By: Lord Edward Novarion, called Watcher
Judgement:The Imperial Synod shall not uphold any new judgements of recognition, nor Changes of Doctrine, during the next year, or until agreement on the way forward for our shared faith can be reached between the Imperial Synod and the House of the People, whichever is sooner. This jugement put forward by the Symposiarch of the Symposium of Revelation: let discord be replaced with Virtuous debate so that we may together further the Way, and let this commitment be heard by both the people of the Empire and of Sumaah.
Outcome: Upheld (1149 - 300).
Notes: Further details of the relevance of this judgement can be found here.

Judgement 8

Assembly: Loyalty Virtue
Raised By: Anastasiya Volkov
Judgement: To be truly virtuous Loyalty must stem from personal conviction and neither be presumed nor coerced..
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (355 - 0).

Judgement 9

Assembly: General
Raised By: Eska Crowspeaker
Judgement: The Synod would like to gratefully accept the offer of the human who travel with the Great Forest orcs to assist in seeking out and helping the former slaves freed from Dubhtraig to find their way to their new home in Skarsind safely.
Outcome: Upheld (1199 - 224). Closed early.
Notes: Further details of the relevance of this judgement can be found here.

Judgement 11

Assembly: General
Raised By: Jorma Steelhail
Judgement: We are a Proud and Ambitious people. The Synod sought common ground with Sumaah last summit in the Ambition of working together to convert the world to the Way, to ending the savagery of ignorance of false Idols and Malign spiritual forces that prey upon us. The Sumaah have agreed to this course of action, but, we must resolve our differences. Pride is to be committed with words and actions, to despise the half-hearted, the uncommitted and the pretender. Ambition demands we aim high, and that consequences are the price of Ambition. We face those consequences with virtuous spirit unbowed by the first hurdle. We the General Assembly agree to the Sumaah's request of not changing Doctrine, or Recognising new Paragons and Exemplars until Way Summit at Autumn 383 or Spring 384 should these differences not be resolved. Let us grasp the opportunity and educate our cousins in the Sumaah and rise to greater heights.
Outcome: Upheld (1035- 221).
Notes: Further details of the relevance of this judgement can be found here.

Judgement 18

Assembly: Prosperity Virtue
Raised By: Darien Numbers
Judgement: Heilyn of Bronwen's Rest, the Imperial Warmage, should be added to the roll of benefactors. This is in recognition of his tireless and never-ending work in his position of Warmage..They are scrupulous in ensuring every ring spent gives the maximum impact for the Imperial war effort. They ensure all mages who assist are treated fairly and with prosperity in mind in every detail. They make certain that everyone who assists in gathering the materials required gives real value to the Imperial treasury, whilst also remaining prosperous. These qualities have created a strong network of trusted citizens he can call upon to drive bigger and better works of magic every season. As such it is only proper that he is correctly named and recognised by the Assembly of Prosperity.
Outcome: Upheld (246- 0).
Notes: Heily nof Bronwen's Rest has been added to the Roll of Benefactors.

Judgement 19

Assembly: General
Raised By: Kerem of the Chantry
Judgement: The Grey Pilgrims were called to walk the trods and spread the way. We left our homes to face the greatest spiritual threat facing the Empire. Do not dilute our mission.
Outcome: Upheld (1094- 232).

Judgement 25

Assembly: Highguard National
Raised By: Elkiah
Judgement: We believe the current use of Britta's Tomb is wasteful. We hold that this fine structure should be repurposed as a "Tomb of the Lost Soldier", for those virtuous souls lost overseas and could not be given proper burial sites at home. We hold that this would be a proper tribute to these loyal souls, and the memory of Britta.
Outcome: Upheld (507- 24).

Judgement 27

Assembly: General
Raised By: Tarquinius
Judgement: The Synod stands by its vincication of Tarquinius Ankarien and supprt his response to Sumaah. Response attached: in summary, the excommunication was unvirtuous and Sumaah should revisit its approach to using this tool.
Outcome: Upheld (825- 80).

Judgement 28

Assembly: Dawn National
Raised By: Lady Eve Orzel
Judgement: As the Dawn Guard, the Gates of Adamant stand, so do Dawn also stand in Prosperity and Pride. We wish that those who rose up these gates be remembered - House Devereux, House de Rondell, House Coeurdefer, and Wise Alise. We salute you.
Outcome: Upheld, with a Greater Majority (124- 0). Closed early.

Judgement 29

Assembly: General
Raised By: Ranae de Rondell
Judgement: Remember before all else the weight of virtue light as a single feather. The purpose of the Way is to raise the Empire and its citizens high, so the purpose of a mandate should be to lift up, not to solely drag down. Should a mandate punish it should also offer penance.
Outcome: Upheld (871- 316).

Judgement 30

Assembly: Highguard General
Raised By: River
Judgement: It is the Highborn way to be proud of those who demonstrate virtue in the Autumn of 382YE, a momentous event occurred amongst the Highborn. A relic of the Thundering Tide, the first Highborn army to make landfall in what is now Necropolis was recovered from the clutches of the eternal Llofir and returned to the Empire. The Highborn national assembly recognises the virtue of Joshua and Levi of Zephaniah's Lament: Sela and azhrukhal of the Suns of Couros;: Lev of the Unbound: Lina of Felix's Watch: cuth, Solomon, and Sariel of the Shattered Tower - in uncovering the location of the banner: recovering it from Llofir: obtaining true liao and replacing the aura of hate that permeated it with one of loyalty. We recognise that, through their actions, they have demonstrated Ambition, Courage, and Pridde. We ecourage citizens to seek out their story and understand what can be accomplished through dedicated virtuous action.
Outcome: Upheld (509- 0).

Judgement 31

Assembly: Navarr National
Raised By: Aniera Exiles End
Judgement: We, the Navarr national assembly embrace the diversity and faith of all nations under the banner of the Empire and find Pride in our differences, rejecting the Grey Pilgrims critique of national hearth magic and interpretation of the way. Instead we urge tolerance not persecution.
Outcome: Upheld (138- 0).

Judgement 32

Assembly: Wintermark National
Raised By: Alfmund Fordcciirssor
Judgement: Of late people have been talking of "honour" as if it is a synonym or substitute for the Heroism of Winterfolk. As if joining the Jotuin in battle in broad daylight in a clean shield wall is the ONLY way of our people. Have we forgotten the Wisdom of the Kallavesi? The Cunning of the Suaq? We must be cautious of this embrace of "Honour" and look to celebrate ALL the attributes of our people not just the Steinr.
Outcome: Upheld (200 - 0).

Judgement 33

Assembly: General Assembly
Raised By: Maximillian
Judgement: The Synod asks Virtuous traders to recognise the great progress Axos has made in outlawing slavery this season. Now is the time for any merchant or fleet captain who had previously refrained from dealing with Axosas slavers to reverse their position and announce by their words and deeds "This is a change we wish to see in the world". In particular we call upon traders among the Imperial Orcs to demonstrate their prosperity and to show Axos an alternative to the false expectations they have developed as a result of interacting with the Grendel and Druj.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (1675- 20). Closed early.

Judgement 34

Assembly: Navarr National
Raised By: Corey Wayfarer
Judgement: Now is out time, a time of venom and blood, we have an opportunity to strike at the Vallorn. This will not be achieved without armies. To this end we ask the Navarr nation to focus its ambition and create a new army. This army will be formed with the intention of striking at the Vallorn.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (168- 0).

Judgement 35

Assembly: General
Raised By: Farren Silver Streams
Judgement: Liao ceremonies are a vital part of the Way. We must ensure our supplies of liao can reach every four corner of the Empire while not neglecting the nees of our local communities Mendicant Cassocks, Wayfarer's Pyxes, and Guided Paths aid our priests in performing their duties while allowing our resources to spread further. Virtuous artisans are encouraged to craft these items while priests should get into the habit of purchasing cassocks for a fair price an seeing that they are put to frequent use.
Outcome: Upheld (917 - 156).

Judgement 37

Assembly: General
Raised By: Eurybra Melampusis Tassato
Judgement: All citizens of the Empire are called to attend the Witches' Ball in the Laegue on Saturday 6pm to display Loyalty to show the Grendel along our shores our desire to heol each other up in loyalty..
Outcome: Not Upheld (78 - 549)

Judgement 38

Assembly: Loyalty Virtue
Raised By: Able
Judgement: To be loyal we must now ourselves, we must seek to understand our hearts deepest devotion. To force your own devotion onto another is not Loyalty an prevents others from achieving virtue. To be a priest of Loyalty is to be a torch, a bright light illuminating the souls of the faithful so that they may see, and thus better know their own hearts. Learning what commands their devotion above all else. The assembly of Loyalty calls upon all those devoted to our principles to rededicate themselves to rise to the challenge set by the Sumaah house of Loyalty.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (255- 0). Closed early.

Judgement 39

Assembly: General
Raised By: Harwyn Hollowatcher
Judgement: It has been recognised that the vallorn is the greatest spiritual threat to the our virtuous destiny. Whilst the actions of Highguard and Dawn are to be commended we are fallling short. We fight to free slaves and conquer new land but NOT to free the souls trapped in vile bondage under the vallorn. We the Synod uge the Militay Council to at with all alacrity in Liathaven and in defence of Brocéliande.
Outcome: Upheld (759- 160).

Judgement 43

Assembly: General
Raised By: Cimeiees of Felix's Watch
Judgement: Until such a point that the definition of an Exempla can be properly defined in collaboration with the Summah Houses of Virtue, we move to refer to Orc Exemplars as virtuous orcs..
Outcome: Not Upheld (389- 774).

Judgement 48

Assembly: Pride Virtue
Raised By: Constanza i Kalamar i Guerra
Judgement: The Way is alive and well within the Empire - each nation's spiritual needs are already being tended to by competent priests who have cultivated a greater and more culturall sensitive understanding of their congregations than the transient Grey Pilgrims could hope to achieve. To preach in subversion of local leadders is to suggest that their spiritual counsel in the Way is amateur flies in the face of the principles of Pride. The Grey Pilgrims should reassess their methods and movee forward as though with the affirmation of Pride, an annointing which teaches us not only to feel our own self-worth but to acknowledge the worth of others and to treat them with respect. The virtues inspire others to greatness they do not demean them.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (257- 0).

Judgement 49

Assembly: Wntermark National
Raised By: Osfrid of Wyvern's Watch
Judgement: We the national assembly of Wintermark applaud the idea of an inspirational tomb for Isenbrad in Runegrott. We encourage the people of Wintermark to make pilgrimage to the une caves and be inspired by the story of Isenbrad. We encurage the scops to tell his story.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (246- 0).

Mandate

The following mandates were passed during the Spring Equinox. Where there are competing mandates, the one that passes with the largest margin is successful and all other competing mandates are considered to have failed.

Judgement 12

Assembly: Highguard National
Raised By: Lina of Felix's Watch
Judgement: All that is worthwhile is shared with those who deserve it. Let us open our doors to those Urizeni who have lost everything and give them a home until the day comes when they can return. We send Lina with 25 liao to bring those who have lost everything to Reikos where they can be given succor until the Druj menace is no more.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (521 - 20). Enacted. Urizeni refugees are offered sanctuary in Reikos.
Notes: The opportunity is detailed here

Judgement 14

Assembly: General Assembly
Raised By: Rafael Barossa di Tassato
Judgement: The works of Almodin Oktístis are an affront to the dignity of the Empire; they denigrate our truth faith and demean the Pride of Imperial citizens. We send (named priest) with 50 liao to lead Imperial citizens to destroy these statues. Let us follow the example of Ivarsgard and create a lasting covenant to show the world the fate of all false religions.
Outcome: Upheld (742 - 646; margin 96). Enacted. This mandate will inspire architects, masons, and builders to force their way into the buildings designed by the Asavean priest. The images of false gods will be carefully and meticulously removed and then repurposed in such a way as to provide a lasting symbol of opposition for the Asaveans and their faith.
Notes: The opportunity is detailed here

Judgement 15

Assembly: Highguard National
Raised By: Yarona of the Chantry
Judgement: The Way of Virtue is the faith of the Empire. The strength of our true faith is what makes the Empire powerful. We send Kerem of the Chantry with 25 liao to urge the grey pilgrims to bring all humanity to the true faith but to leave the orcs to find their own way across the abyss.
Outcome: Upheld (489 - 54). Enacted. Urges the Grey Pilgrims to avoid trying to spread the Way to the barbarian or foreign orcs.
Notes: The opportunity is detailed here

Judgement 16

Assembly: Dawn National
Raised By: Ser Ancél Watcher
Judgement: The taint of the Druj spills forth from the pillars they have constructed with their foul magic, choking the thirst for glory with fear and dread. We send Ser Ancél Watcher with 25 doses of liao to urge troubadours and questing knights to seek out the source of this vile corruption
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (134 - 0). Enacted. Tracks down miasma pillars in Ossium.
Notes: The opportunity is detailed here

Judgement 20

Assembly: Imperial Orc National
Raised By: Skywise Tulva
Judgement: The orcs freed from bondage in Dubhtraig are not yet safe. They have heard our invitation, and sought to reach us, but now they are scattered across the Empire alone and afraid. In the name of Prosperity, we send Skywise Tulva with 25 doses of liao to urge every Imperial Orc to put their hand in their pocket to ensure that those endeavouring to bring them home to us receive the just reward for their labours.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (100 - 0). Enacted. Provides rewards to those helping to bring lost orcs to Skarsind at the cost of Imperial Orcs production.
Notes: The opportunity is detailed here

Judgement 22

Assembly: General
Raised By: Iriva Vasilova Pakov
Judgement: The works of Almodin Oktístis are an affront to the dignity of the Empire; they denigrate our truth faith and demean the Pride of Imperial citizens. We send (named priest) with 50 liao to lead Imperial citizens to destroy these statues. Let us follow the example of Ivarsgard and create a lasting covenant to show the world the fate of all false religions.
Outcome: Not upheld (413 - 558).
Notes: The opportunity is detailed here.

Judgement 23

Assembly: General
Raised By: Chainbreaker Snark
Judgement: The works of Almodin Oktístis are an affront to the dignity of the Empire, they denigrate our true faith, and demean the Pride of any being that sees them, including the Asaveans themselves, who have lost the understanding of their spirit to decadence and idolatry. We send (named priest) with 75 liao to destroy these statues, and offer the Asavean priests - by their will or by blade - a second chance at Salvation.
Outcome: Not upheld (117 - 1104).
Notes: The opportunity is detailed here.

Judgement 56

Assembly: League National
Raised By: Astrid Fjellrevening Rezia di Tassato
Judgement: Lorenzo Macelliao von Temeschwar is a true inspiration, and the colossus of Sarvos serves as an inspiration to the virtuous people of the League. The Imperial synod sends Astrid Fjellrevening Rezia di Tassato with one dose of true liao to consecrate the colossus to the virtue of Pride in recognition of its inspirational nature.
Outcome: Upheld (122-34). The named priest would be able to consecrate the Colossus with a dose of true liao.
Notes: The opportunity is detailed here

Judgement 78

Assembly: Pride Virtue
Raised By: Ubarius of Invidia Citadel
Judgement: The works of Almodin Oktístis are an affront to the dignity of the Empire; they denigrate our truth faith and demean the Pride of Imperial citizens. We send Ubarius of Invidia with 50 liao to lead Imperial citizens to destroy these statues. Let us follow the example of Ivarsgard and create a lasting covenant to show the world the fate of all false religions.
Outcome: Upheld (108 - 97; margin 11). This mandate was in competition with Judgement 14. The latter judgement gained a greater margin and will be the one enacted.
Notes: The opportunity is detailed here

Judgement 79

Assembly: Marches National
Raised By: Friar John of the Mourn
Judgement: Any Imperial soldier who is here to defend the land will always find a bed and a meal is available to them for a night's rest. But those who are able and willing to work as best they can may stay a while longer. We send Friar John of the Mourn with 100 doses of liao to encourage Marchers to share their Prosperity with those Imperials who deserve it.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (96 - 0). Enacted. Allows any Imperial army to take the new billet order in Marcher territory with access to the Imperial Breadbasket.
Notes: The opportunity is detailed here

Judgement 82

Assembly: Freeborn National
Raised By: Luis i Guerra
Judgement: Armies require mithril, and the Burning Falcon is no exception. Mithril is expensive and in short supply. The Freeborn look to the example of the Corsairs to guide the way. Our enemies have mithril aplenty, and it is only right that we take it from them and use it to raise an army against them. We send Luis i Guerra with 50 doses of liao to urge the soldiers of the Red Wind Corsairs and the Fire of the South to find the mithril we need to restore the Burning Falcon!
Outcome: Upheld with a greater majority (166 - 0). Enacted. For the next year the general of the Fire of the South can issue the Plunder order in addition to the normal orders they can issue. If they do use this order, or if the Red Wind Corsairs use their Daring Raid order, they are likely to see a small increase in the amount of resources they take and they will be significantly more likely to acquire mithril rather than either weirwood or white granite as part of the spoils they receive.
Notes: The opportunity is detailed here

Judgement 100

Assembly: Varushka National
Raised By: Raskylov
Judgement: The wealth of our nation lies in the hills and forests, and in the hands of those who work them. We send Raskylov with 50 doses of liao to encourage those who seek prosperity for themselves and their nation to look to the riches that lie in the mines and forests.
Outcome: Upheld with Primacy (172 - 0). Enacted. Has several effects including urging Varushka to embrace farms and mines.
Notes: The opportunity is detailed here

Judgement 102

Assembly: Pride Virtue
Raised By: Vasili Zoryakovich Zverokaz
Judgement: We the Pride Assembly send Vasili Zoryakovich Zverokaz to Ossium with 75 doses of liao to preach that "The virtues inspire others to greatness; they do not demean them."
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (227 - 0). Enacted. If enacted, the named priest will approach the population of Ossium to speak to them about the virtue of Pride.
Notes: The opportunity is detailed here

Judgement 112

Assembly: Urizen National
Raised By: Aurum of the Nightingale Temple
Judgement: No-one knows when Zenith will be liberated, we must help those who have lost everything, until the time comes to fight back. We send Aurum of the Nightingale Temple with 25 liao to urge everyone to take in the refugees and help them build a new life in Morrow and Redoubt.
Outcome: Upheld with a Greater Majority (129-0). Enacted. Refugees from Zenith will settle in Redoubt and Morrow.
Notes: The opportunity is detailed here

Judgement 122

Assembly: Assembly of the Nine
Raised By: Onan of the Chantry
Judgement: The Grey Pilgrims will help spread the Way and weed out the corruption of false beliefs in the Empire. We send Lilith of the Chantry with 25 liao to spread the news that the pilgrims enjoy the support and blessing of this assembly.
Outcome: Upheld with a greater majority (7 - 0). Enacted. Encourages Imperial citizens to accept the sermons of the grey pilgrims which would make their mission more effective, but also reminds the pilgrims that they act with the blessing of the Imperial Synod - and that the guidance of the Synod is available to them when needed.
Notes: The opportunity is detailed here

The Virtue Fund

The following represents the Virtue Fund of the Synod:

Starting Value	10 Thrones, 2 Crowns, 15 Rings
Rewarding	7 Thrones	Rewarding to Solas of the Spire of the Waxing Sun following Judgement 10 being automatically upheld.
Income	1 Throne	Donation in the name of Samuel.
Income	85 Thrones	The price paid in the Bourse Auction for the dose of True Liao.
Rewarding	30 Thrones	Rewarding to Genoveva Barossa di Tassato following Judgement 13 being upheld.
Rewarding	4 Crowns	Rewarding to Steve Hart following Judgement 69 being upheld.
Rewarding	22 Thrones	Rewarding to Ain following Judgement 60 being upheld.
Closing Value	36 Thrones, 6 Crowns, 15 Rings