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Elevation

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	Any member of the Synod may submit a judgement for a statement of principle to a national or virtue assembly - but not to the General Assembly. The power of elevation grants a cardinal the ability to make an exception to this rule. Once per summit, a cardinal may elevate a statement of principle for consideration by the General Assembly. They can only employ this power once, only at the point where judgement is submitted to the [[Tribune of the Synod]], and only with the agreement of the priest submitting the judgement.		Any member of the Synod may submit a judgement for a statement of principle to a national or virtue assembly - but not to the General Assembly. The power of elevation grants a cardinal the ability to make an exception to this rule. Once per summit, a cardinal may elevate a statement of principle for consideration by the General Assembly. They can only employ this power once, only at the point where judgement is submitted to the [[Tribune of the Synod]], and only with the agreement of the priest submitting the judgement.

	This power allows the cardinals to collectively control what statements of principle come before the General Assembly - allowing them to work together to ~~home~~ the Synod's message to the Empire and help make it easier for the Synod to be heard.		This power allows the cardinals to collectively control what statements of principle come before the General Assembly - allowing them to work together to hone the Synod's message to the Empire and help make it easier for the Synod to be heard.

	===Further Scrutiny===		===Further Scrutiny===

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	Each cardinal is a member of the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]]. As with all priests, they can raise a single judgement each summit with any ''one'' of the assemblies to which they belong. Every member of the Assembly of Nine may cast a single vote on any judgement brought before the Assembly. Unlike the General, virtue, or national assemblies the size of the congregation a Cardinal has does not change their votes in the Assembly of Nine - each Cardinal (and [[The Throne]]) has one vote.		Each cardinal is a member of the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]]. As with all priests, they can raise a single judgement each summit with any ''one'' of the assemblies to which they belong. Every member of the Assembly of Nine may cast a single vote on any judgement brought before the Assembly. Unlike the General, virtue, or national assemblies the size of the congregation a Cardinal has does not change their votes in the Assembly of Nine - each Cardinal (and [[The Throne]]) has one vote.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Cardinal Preaching.jpg\|caption=Each cardinal is appointed by one of the [[Assembly#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|Virtue assemblies]].\|align=right\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Cardinal Preaching.jpg\|caption=Each cardinal is appointed by one of the [[Assembly#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|Virtue assemblies]].\|align=right\|width=250}}

			===Elevation===
			Any member of the Synod may submit a judgement for a statement of principle to a national or virtue assembly - but not to the General Assembly. The power of elevation grants a cardinal the ability to make an exception to this rule. Once per summit, a cardinal may elevate a statement of principle for consideration by the General Assembly. They can only employ this power once, only at the point where judgement is submitted to the [[Tribune of the Synod]], and only with the agreement of the priest submitting the judgement.

			This power allows the cardinals to collectively control what statements of principle come before the General Assembly - allowing them to work together to home the Synod's message to the Empire and help make it easier for the Synod to be heard.

	===Further Scrutiny===		===Further Scrutiny===

AmyMason at 21:55, 6 March 2026

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	The Cardinal of The Way does not appoint a gatekeeper. Instead, they are responsible for appointing the [[Conscience of the Senate]].		The Cardinal of The Way does not appoint a gatekeeper. Instead, they are responsible for appointing the [[Conscience of the Senate]].
	===Virtuous Appointments===		===Virtuous Appointments===
	Some cardinals are also responsible for appointing other titles, such as the [[Curator of the ~~Printer~~'s Guild Museum]], a [[sinecure]] appointed by the cardinal of [[Prosperity]].		Some cardinals are also responsible for appointing other titles, such as the [[Curator of the Printers' Guild Museum]], a [[sinecure]] appointed by the cardinal of [[Prosperity]].

	Where a cardinal is responsible for appointing a title, that title can be reappointed whenever a new cardinal is chosen.		Where a cardinal is responsible for appointing a title, that title can be reappointed whenever a new cardinal is chosen.

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Senate" to "[[Senate"

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	A cardinal is assumed to provide leadership to the priests and pilgrims who follow their virtue. They are expected to be well versed in matters of virtue and [[The Way]] so that they can speak with authority on matters of doctrine. Prominent citizens who are guilty of breaking the law but believe their actions were rooted in virtue will often request a cardinal to plead [[clemency]] on their behalf, so a familiarity with the law may prove helpful.		A cardinal is assumed to provide leadership to the priests and pilgrims who follow their virtue. They are expected to be well versed in matters of virtue and [[The Way]] so that they can speak with authority on matters of doctrine. Prominent citizens who are guilty of breaking the law but believe their actions were rooted in virtue will often request a cardinal to plead [[clemency]] on their behalf, so a familiarity with the law may prove helpful.

	As a member of the Assembly of Nine, a cardinal can wield considerable influence over the politics of the Empire. In particular the Assembly has the power to [[veto]] any constitutional motion passed by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]]. This allows the Assembly to uphold their constitutional obligation to "ensure the virtuous behaviour of the Empire".		As a member of the Assembly of Nine, a cardinal can wield considerable influence over the politics of the Empire. In particular the Assembly has the power to [[veto]] any constitutional motion passed by the [[Senate]]. This allows the Assembly to uphold their constitutional obligation to "ensure the virtuous behaviour of the Empire".

	The cardinal is empowered to appoint their virtue's [[gatekeeper]], an important position that controls the distribution of [[liao#True Liao\|true liao]].		The cardinal is empowered to appoint their virtue's [[gatekeeper]], an important position that controls the distribution of [[liao#True Liao\|true liao]].

Hailmur at 18:04, 1 July 2024

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	<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Cardinals scheming~~.~~png~~\|caption=Each of the [[Assembly#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|Virtue assemblies]] is represented by a single cardinal, who work together with [[the Throne]] to form the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].\|align=left\|width=500}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Tempestuous Priests.jpg\|caption=Each of the [[Assembly#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|Virtue assemblies]] is represented by a single cardinal, who work together with [[the Throne]] to form the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].\|align=left\|width=500}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Each of the eight virtue assemblies appoints a cardinal to represent and lead them. They are generally referred to as "''Cardinal of (Virtue)''" or "''Cardinal of The Way''". Together with [[The Throne]], they form the Assembly of Nine, arguably the most important [[assembly]] of the Synod.		Each of the eight virtue assemblies appoints a cardinal to represent and lead them. They are generally referred to as "''Cardinal of (Virtue)''" or "''Cardinal of The Way''". Together with [[The Throne]], they form the Assembly of Nine, arguably the most important [[assembly]] of the Synod.

Hailmur: /* Member of the Assembly of Nine */

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Member of the Assembly of Nine

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	==Powers==		==Powers==
	===Member of the Assembly of Nine===		===Member of the Assembly of Nine===
	Each cardinal is a member of the Assembly of Nine. As with all priests, they can raise a single judgement each summit with any ''one'' of the assemblies to which they belong. Every member of the Assembly of Nine may cast a single vote on any judgement brought before the Assembly. Unlike the General, virtue, or national assemblies the size of congregation a Cardinal has does not change their votes in the Assembly of Nine - each Cardinal (and [[The Throne]]) has one vote.		Each cardinal is a member of the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]]. As with all priests, they can raise a single judgement each summit with any ''one'' of the assemblies to which they belong. Every member of the Assembly of Nine may cast a single vote on any judgement brought before the Assembly. Unlike the General, virtue, or national assemblies the size of the congregation a Cardinal has does not change their votes in the Assembly of Nine - each Cardinal (and [[The Throne]]) has one vote.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Cardinal Preaching.jpg\|caption=Each cardinal is appointed by one of the [[Assembly#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|Virtue assemblies]].\|align=right\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Cardinal Preaching.jpg\|caption=Each cardinal is appointed by one of the [[Assembly#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|Virtue assemblies]].\|align=right\|width=250}}

	===Further Scrutiny===		===Further Scrutiny===
	A normal judgement requires at least three hours of scrutiny before the voting can be counted. If a cardinal is not satisfied that there is sufficient time for an issue to be considered then they may instruct the civil service to push back the voting deadline for the judgement to allow further scrutiny. Each cardinal may use this power once per summit, but only on a judgement submitted by a member of the Synod. They may not delay a judgement submitted by the [[Tribune of the Synod]].		A normal judgement requires at least three hours of scrutiny before the voting can be counted. If a cardinal is not satisfied that there is sufficient time for an issue to be considered then they may instruct the civil service to push back the voting deadline for the judgement to allow further scrutiny. Each cardinal may use this power once per summit, but only on a judgement submitted by a member of the Synod. They may not delay a judgement submitted by the [[Tribune of the Synod]].

Hailmur: /* Appointment */

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Appointment

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	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box>'''<big>Cardinals, Preaching~~, and Sinecures~~</big>'''<br>A cardinal must be a member of the assembly they lead. This means that if a cardinal changes assembly (such as by [[Congregation#Downtime_Options\|preaching]] in downtime) they immediately forfeit the title. </box></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box>'''<big>Cardinals and Preaching</big>'''<br>A cardinal must be a member of the assembly they lead. This means that if a cardinal changes assembly (such as by [[Congregation#Downtime_Options\|preaching]] in downtime) they immediately forfeit the title. </box></div>
	Each cardinal is appointed by the appropriate virtue assembly. Only a member of the virtue assembly can serve as its cardinal. Selection is by a judgement of [[appointment]] raised by the Tribune in the standard manner.		Each cardinal is appointed by the appropriate virtue assembly. Only a member of the virtue assembly can serve as its cardinal. Selection is by a judgement of [[appointment]] raised by the Tribune in the standard manner.

Hailmur at 19:31, 6 April 2024

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	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box>'''<big>Cardinals, Preaching, and Sinecures</big>'''<br>A cardinal must be a member of the assembly they lead. This means that if a cardinal changes assembly (such as by [[Congregation#Downtime_Options\|preaching]] in downtime) they immediately forfeit the title. Likewise, there is a rare situation where someone without a [[congregation]] gains membership of an assembly through the votes granted by a [[sinecure]]. If such a character becomes cardinal, they lost custodianship of their sinecure (because an individual can only have one [[Imperial title]] at a time), stop being a member of the assembly, and stop meeting the criteria for being cardinal, forfeiting the title.</box></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box>'''<big>Cardinals, Preaching, and Sinecures</big>'''<br>A cardinal must be a member of the assembly they lead. This means that if a cardinal changes assembly (such as by [[Congregation#Downtime_Options\|preaching]] in downtime) they immediately forfeit the title. </box></div>
	Each cardinal is appointed by the appropriate virtue assembly. Only a member of the virtue assembly can serve as its cardinal. Selection is by a judgement of [[appointment]] raised by the Tribune in the standard manner.		Each cardinal is appointed by the appropriate virtue assembly. Only a member of the virtue assembly can serve as its cardinal. Selection is by a judgement of [[appointment]] raised by the Tribune in the standard manner.

	The laws for [[Imperial elections]] state that, if eligibility to vote in an election is restricted in some way, then you cannot vote if you were eligible to vote in an equivalent but different election in the last twelve months. For example, if you were eligible to vote for the Cardinal of Prosperity at the Winter Solstice - and you change faith to be part of the Ambition assembly - you cannot legally vote for the election of the Cardinal of Ambition until twelve months have passed from the date of the first election.		The laws for [[Imperial elections]] state that, if eligibility to vote in an election is restricted in some way, then you cannot vote if you were eligible to vote in an equivalent but different election in the last twelve months. For example, if you were eligible to vote for the Cardinal of Prosperity at the Winter Solstice - and you change faith to be part of the Ambition assembly - you cannot legally vote for the election of the Cardinal of Ambition until twelve months have passed from the date of the first election.

	The elections for the cardinals are considered to be legally equivalent positions restricted by virtue. This means that if you change your virtue assembly then you must abstain from voting in a election if it occurs less than four events after the previous election in your previous virtue assembly. If you are in any doubt about your eligibility then you should consult the Tribune, or Merlot the civil service overseer of elections who can advise you.		The elections for the cardinals are considered to be legally equivalent positions restricted by virtue. This means that if you change your virtue assembly then you must abstain from voting in an election if it occurs less than four events after the previous election in your previous virtue assembly. If you are in any doubt about your eligibility then you should consult the Tribune, or Merlot the civil service overseer of elections who can advise you.

	The judgement to appoint a cardinal will typically close at ~~6pm~~ on the Saturday of the summit. These times may differ if an unscheduled appointment is required but there are always at least three hours for nominations and three hours for voting. After that time, the candidate with the most support is declared cardinal.		The judgement to appoint a cardinal will typically close at 18:00 on the Saturday of the summit. These times may differ if an unscheduled appointment is required but there are always at least three hours for nominations and three hours for voting. After that time, the candidate with the most support is declared cardinal.

	A cardinal serves until the next election for the title. A cardinal can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], or by the appropriate [[Assembly#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|virtue assembly]].		A cardinal serves until the next election for the title. A cardinal can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], or by the appropriate [[Assembly#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|virtue assembly]].

Hailmur at 21:29, 22 June 2023

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	===Member of the Assembly of Nine===		===Member of the Assembly of Nine===
	Each cardinal is a member of the Assembly of Nine. As with all priests, they can raise a single judgement each summit with any ''one'' of the assemblies to which they belong. Every member of the Assembly of Nine may cast a single vote on any judgement brought before the Assembly. Unlike the General, virtue, or national assemblies the size of congregation a Cardinal has does not change their votes in the Assembly of Nine - each Cardinal (and [[The Throne]]) has one vote.		Each cardinal is a member of the Assembly of Nine. As with all priests, they can raise a single judgement each summit with any ''one'' of the assemblies to which they belong. Every member of the Assembly of Nine may cast a single vote on any judgement brought before the Assembly. Unlike the General, virtue, or national assemblies the size of congregation a Cardinal has does not change their votes in the Assembly of Nine - each Cardinal (and [[The Throne]]) has one vote.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Cardinal_Tockrynn~~.jpg\|caption=Each cardinal is appointed by one of the [[Assembly#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|Virtue assemblies]].\|align=right\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Cardinal Preaching.jpg\|caption=Each cardinal is appointed by one of the [[Assembly#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|Virtue assemblies]].\|align=right\|width=250}}
	===Further Scrutiny===		===Further Scrutiny===
	A normal judgement requires at least three hours of scrutiny before the voting can be counted. If a cardinal is not satisfied that there is sufficient time for an issue to be considered then they may instruct the civil service to push back the voting deadline for the judgement to allow further scrutiny. Each cardinal may use this power once per summit, but only on a judgement submitted by a member of the Synod. They may not delay a judgement submitted by the [[Tribune of the Synod]].		A normal judgement requires at least three hours of scrutiny before the voting can be counted. If a cardinal is not satisfied that there is sufficient time for an issue to be considered then they may instruct the civil service to push back the voting deadline for the judgement to allow further scrutiny. Each cardinal may use this power once per summit, but only on a judgement submitted by a member of the Synod. They may not delay a judgement submitted by the [[Tribune of the Synod]].

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	A cardinal serves until the next election for the title. A cardinal can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], or by the appropriate [[Assembly#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|virtue assembly]].		A cardinal serves until the next election for the title. A cardinal can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], or by the appropriate [[Assembly#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|virtue assembly]].
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	A cardinal serves until the next election for the title. A cardinal can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], or by the appropriate [[Assembly#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|virtue assembly]].		A cardinal serves until the next election for the title. A cardinal can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], or by the appropriate [[Assembly#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|virtue assembly]].
			<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;">
	{\|		{\|
	\| '''Reappointment Schedule''' \|\| '''Virtue'''		\| '''Reappointment Schedule''' \|\| '''Virtue'''