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	Every good Dawnish man or woman is already driven to pursue glory, but this exhortation to place it above the pursuit of virtue is new. It is potentially heretical - any who pursue this path risk condemnation at the hands of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] - and the person who raised the judgement might then face prosecution for abetting the act.		Every good Dawnish man or woman is already driven to pursue glory, but this exhortation to place it above the pursuit of virtue is new. It is potentially heretical - any who pursue this path risk condemnation at the hands of the [[Synod]] - and the person who raised the judgement might then face prosecution for abetting the act.

	But this level of risk is what makes the exhortation challenging and inspiring. If the mandate were enacted, Dawnish folk would be inclined to take any time they have previously spent considering the virtues and devote it instead to the pursuit of glory. This would have two immediate effects - all Dawnish military units would receive a small boost, equal to an extra rank, as people rush to support them. But all Dawnish congregations would suffer an equivalent penalty, as people abandon the Way of Virtue to pursue glory.		But this level of risk is what makes the exhortation challenging and inspiring. If the mandate were enacted, Dawnish folk would be inclined to take any time they have previously spent considering the virtues and devote it instead to the pursuit of glory. This would have two immediate effects - all Dawnish military units would receive a small boost, equal to an extra rank, as people rush to support them. But all Dawnish congregations would suffer an equivalent penalty, as people abandon the Way of Virtue to pursue glory.

RichardRaynor at 20:23, 31 January 2022

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:381YE]][[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:381YE Summer]][[Category:Recent History]]
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Spring Equinox saw many dramatic events unfold in [[Dawn]]. There was a tourney to elect the [[Dawn_monarchy\|monarch of Dawn]], but for the first time in centuries it was contested by two candidates, with nobles rallying round [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix Lisabetta]] or Yael, the First Empress Reborn. In the end the only significant opposition to Lisabetta was from House Ossienne and their supporters who opposed both candidates. The contest was decisively won by Empress Lisabetta, the Imperial [[the Throne\|Throne]] is once more the Monarch of Dawn.		The Spring Equinox saw many dramatic events unfold in [[Dawn]]. There was a tourney to elect the [[Dawn_monarchy\|monarch of Dawn]], but for the first time in centuries it was contested by two candidates, with nobles rallying round [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix Lisabetta]] or Yael, the First Empress Reborn. In the end the only significant opposition to Lisabetta was from House Ossienne and their supporters who opposed both candidates. The contest was decisively won by Empress Lisabetta, the Imperial [[the Throne\|Throne]] is once more the Monarch of Dawn.

Rafferty at 15:37, 1 November 2018

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:381YE]][[Category:Recent History~~]][[Category: Summer Solstice 381YE~~]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:381YE]][[Category:Recent History]]
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Spring Equinox saw many dramatic events unfold in [[Dawn]]. There was a tourney to elect the [[Dawn_monarchy\|monarch of Dawn]], but for the first time in centuries it was contested by two candidates, with nobles rallying round [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix Lisabetta]] or Yael, the First Empress Reborn. In the end the only significant opposition to Lisabetta was from House Ossienne and their supporters who opposed both candidates. The contest was decisively won by Empress Lisabetta, the Imperial [[the Throne\|Throne]] is once more the Monarch of Dawn.		The Spring Equinox saw many dramatic events unfold in [[Dawn]]. There was a tourney to elect the [[Dawn_monarchy\|monarch of Dawn]], but for the first time in centuries it was contested by two candidates, with nobles rallying round [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix Lisabetta]] or Yael, the First Empress Reborn. In the end the only significant opposition to Lisabetta was from House Ossienne and their supporters who opposed both candidates. The contest was decisively won by Empress Lisabetta, the Imperial [[the Throne\|Throne]] is once more the Monarch of Dawn.

Aquarion at 21:24, 26 July 2017

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:381YE]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category: Summer ~~Soltice81YE~~]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:381YE]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category: Summer Solstice 381YE]]
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Spring Equinox saw many dramatic events unfold in [[Dawn]]. There was a tourney to elect the [[Dawn_monarchy\|monarch of Dawn]], but for the first time in centuries it was contested by two candidates, with nobles rallying round [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix Lisabetta]] or Yael, the First Empress Reborn. In the end the only significant opposition to Lisabetta was from House Ossienne and their supporters who opposed both candidates. The contest was decisively won by Empress Lisabetta, the Imperial [[the Throne\|Throne]] is once more the Monarch of Dawn.		The Spring Equinox saw many dramatic events unfold in [[Dawn]]. There was a tourney to elect the [[Dawn_monarchy\|monarch of Dawn]], but for the first time in centuries it was contested by two candidates, with nobles rallying round [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix Lisabetta]] or Yael, the First Empress Reborn. In the end the only significant opposition to Lisabetta was from House Ossienne and their supporters who opposed both candidates. The contest was decisively won by Empress Lisabetta, the Imperial [[the Throne\|Throne]] is once more the Monarch of Dawn.

Dre at 10:47, 26 July 2017

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Spring Equinox saw many dramatic events unfold in [[Dawn]]. There was a tourney to elect the [[Dawn_monarchy\|monarch of Dawn]], but for the first time in centuries it was contested by two candidates, with nobles rallying round [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix Lisabetta]] or Yael, the First Empress Reborn. In the end the only significant opposition to ~~Lizabetta~~ was from House Ossienne and their supporters who opposed both candidates. The contest was decisively won by Empress Lisabetta, the Imperial [[the Throne\|Throne]] is once more the Monarch of Dawn.		The Spring Equinox saw many dramatic events unfold in [[Dawn]]. There was a tourney to elect the [[Dawn_monarchy\|monarch of Dawn]], but for the first time in centuries it was contested by two candidates, with nobles rallying round [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix Lisabetta]] or Yael, the First Empress Reborn. In the end the only significant opposition to Lisabetta was from House Ossienne and their supporters who opposed both candidates. The contest was decisively won by Empress Lisabetta, the Imperial [[the Throne\|Throne]] is once more the Monarch of Dawn.

	But the tourney has only begun to reveal the depths of the Dawnish affection for their new Queen. At the same summit an extraordinary Statement of Principle was put to the Dawnish National Assembly by Tamain Sepulchre where it passed with a greater majority. News of the statement has rippled across Dawn, carried by wandering troubadours to every noble house. The extraordinary words have inspired many arguments and much fervour - did Tamain ''really'' mean what she appeared to say. Now there is a chance to take stock of what that might entail.		But the tourney has only begun to reveal the depths of the Dawnish affection for their new Queen. At the same summit an extraordinary Statement of Principle was put to the Dawnish National Assembly by Tamain Sepulchre where it passed with a greater majority. News of the statement has rippled across Dawn, carried by wandering troubadours to every noble house. The extraordinary words have inspired many arguments and much fervour - did Tamain ''really'' mean what she appeared to say. Now there is a chance to take stock of what that might entail.
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	==Old Ways==		==Old Ways==
	Melusine is not the only Dawnish citizen to respond to these dramatic events by considering some of the older traditions of Dawn. [[Glory]] lies at the heart of [[Dawn]], it infects the lives of both noble and yeoman. It has been in the spirit of the nation since before the Empire was founded. But although glory still retains ~~it's~~ central importance across Dawn, spiritually it has been somewhat supplanted by the Way of Virtue. Now there is a small but growing group who seek to restore glory to its central role. Like Melusine, they have indicated that they are seeking to gain support so that they can raise a mandate to pursue their goals.		Melusine is not the only Dawnish citizen to respond to these dramatic events by considering some of the older traditions of Dawn. [[Glory]] lies at the heart of [[Dawn]], it infects the lives of both noble and yeoman. It has been in the spirit of the nation since before the Empire was founded. But although glory still retains its central importance across Dawn, spiritually it has been somewhat supplanted by the Way of Virtue. Now there is a small but growing group who seek to restore glory to its central role. Like Melusine, they have indicated that they are seeking to gain support so that they can raise a mandate to pursue their goals.

	<quote by="Synod Mandate">		<quote by="Synod Mandate">

Matt at 10:35, 26 July 2017

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Spring Equinox saw many dramatic events unfold in [[Dawn]]. There was a tourney to elect the [[Dawn_monarchy\|monarch of Dawn]], but for the first time in centuries it was contested by two candidates, with nobles rallying round [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix Lisabetta]] or Yael, the First Empress Reborn. The contest was decisively won by Empress Lisabetta, the Imperial [[the Throne\|Throne]] is once more the Monarch of Dawn.		The Spring Equinox saw many dramatic events unfold in [[Dawn]]. There was a tourney to elect the [[Dawn_monarchy\|monarch of Dawn]], but for the first time in centuries it was contested by two candidates, with nobles rallying round [[Empress Lisabetta\|Imperatrix Lisabetta]] or Yael, the First Empress Reborn. In the end the only significant opposition to Lizabetta was from House Ossienne and their supporters who opposed both candidates. The contest was decisively won by Empress Lisabetta, the Imperial [[the Throne\|Throne]] is once more the Monarch of Dawn.

	But the tourney has only begun to reveal the depths of the Dawnish affection for their new Queen. At the same summit an extraordinary Statement of Principle was put to the Dawnish National Assembly by Tamain Sepulchre where it passed with a greater majority. News of the statement has rippled across Dawn, carried by wandering troubadours to every noble house. The extraordinary words have inspired many arguments and much fervour - did Tamain ''really'' mean what she appeared to say. Now there is a chance to take stock of what that might entail.		But the tourney has only begun to reveal the depths of the Dawnish affection for their new Queen. At the same summit an extraordinary Statement of Principle was put to the Dawnish National Assembly by Tamain Sepulchre where it passed with a greater majority. News of the statement has rippled across Dawn, carried by wandering troubadours to every noble house. The extraordinary words have inspired many arguments and much fervour - did Tamain ''really'' mean what she appeared to say. Now there is a chance to take stock of what that might entail.

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	Earl du Chailly, one of the people at the heart of this movement, is expected to arrive in Anvil on Friday evening of the Spring Equinox, to discuss the matter with the National Assembly of Dawn.		Earl du Chailly, one of the people at the heart of this movement, is expected to arrive in Anvil on Friday evening of the Spring Equinox, to discuss the matter with the National Assembly of Dawn.

			==Limited Opportunity==
			This opportunities in their current form are available only during the Summer Solstice 381YE.

Rafferty at 22:54, 25 July 2017

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	If this mandate were enacted it would do more than just change Dawn's elections. The Empress already possesses the power to speak to every citizen in the Empire once a season. With the backing of this mandate, those words would become as significant in Dawn as a [[Statement of Principle]] passed by the greater majority of their national assembly. They would be as likely as a Statement to create the opportunity in Dawn for a mandate in the following season.		If this mandate were enacted it would do more than just change Dawn's elections. The Empress already possesses the power to speak to every citizen in the Empire once a season. With the backing of this mandate, those words would become as significant in Dawn as a [[Statement of Principle]] passed by the greater majority of their national assembly. They would be as likely as a Statement to create the opportunity in Dawn for a mandate in the following season.

	Melusine's proposal already has some powerful backing. The [[Archmage#Staff_of_the_Archmage\|Staff of the Archmage]] is a powerful magical item that forms part of the regalia of office of the [[Archmage]]. A new staff is crafted every year by a secretive weaver's cabal in Weirwater. This cabal, the ''Five Rings'', holds the six schema required to make the staves as part of their most prized possessions. They have always refused all requests to share the schema with the Empire - according to their history the schema were given into their care by [[Dawn_history\|King Rodric]] the last independent King of Dawn. They have held them in trust ever since - but they have told Melusine that if Empress Lisabetta becomes Queen of Dawn in truth as well as just in title - then they will ~~have~~ them over to the Queen for her to use in service of the nation and the Empire.		Melusine's proposal already has some powerful backing. The [[Archmage#Staff_of_the_Archmage\|Staff of the Archmage]] is a powerful magical item that forms part of the regalia of office of the [[Archmage]]. A new staff is crafted every year by a secretive weaver's cabal in Weirwater. This cabal, the ''Five Rings'', holds the six schema required to make the staves as part of their most prized possessions. They have always refused all requests to share the schema with the Empire - according to their history the schema were given into their care by [[Dawn_history\|King Rodric]] the last independent King of Dawn. They have held them in trust ever since - but they have told Melusine that if Empress Lisabetta becomes Queen of Dawn in truth as well as just in title - then they will hand them over to the Queen for her to use in service of the nation and the Empire. What she chose to do with the schema could potentially mean the [[Archmage\|Archmages]] losing access to one of the symbols of their office - albeit so that any magician could wield one of these powerful ritual staffs.

	The residents of Castle Spiral have also indicated that if the Queen's words really were the ultimate authority in Dawn, then they would kneel and acknowledge her as their true liege. If the Queen so commanded, then control of the castle's resources would then be passed to the [[Castellan of Spiral Castle]], who could either continue to use the facilities of the Castle to help Imperial armies resupply - or dispose of the supplies of weirwood directly if they preferred.		The residents of Castle Spiral have also indicated that if the Queen's words really were the ultimate authority in Dawn, then they would kneel and acknowledge her as their true liege. If the Queen so commanded, then control of the castle's resources would then be passed to the [[Castellan of Spiral Castle]], who could either continue to use the facilities of the Castle to help Imperial armies resupply - or dispose of the supplies of weirwood directly if they preferred.

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	Melusine has discussed her plan at length with magistrates and civil service. They have confirmed that while this election method would be unorthodox, it is compatible with Imperial Law - provided that it reflected the will of the Dawnish people. The definitive test of the will of a nation is to ask their [[egregores\|egregore]].		Melusine has discussed her plan at length with magistrates and civil service. They have confirmed that while this election method would be unorthodox, it is compatible with Imperial Law - provided that it reflected the will of the Dawnish people. The definitive test of the will of a nation is to ask their [[egregores\|egregore]].

	Speaking as the egregore, Lady Griffinsbain has confirmed that many in the nation would welcome a step towards a full restoration of Dawn's monarchy, but such views are far from universal. It is one thing to cheer for the new Queen in a tourney, it is quite another to hand her control of Dawn's political authority. Melusine is passionate, but she can hardly convince all of Dawn by herself. Nor would coming to Anvil and convincing everyone there work either - she needs to influence the entire nation and that is only possible with a mandate. Thus she is travelling to Anvil to seek out Tamain to ask her to submit the following mandate.		Speaking as the egregore, '''Lady Griffinsbain''' has confirmed that many in the nation would welcome a step towards a full restoration of Dawn's monarchy, but such views are far from universal. It is one thing to cheer for the new Queen in a tourney, it is quite another to hand her control of Dawn's political authority. Melusine is passionate, but she can hardly convince all of Dawn by herself. Nor would coming to Anvil and convincing everyone there work either - she needs to influence the entire nation and that is only possible with a mandate. Thus she is travelling to Anvil to seek out Tamain to ask her to submit the following mandate.

	<quote by="Synod Mandate">		<quote by="Synod Mandate">

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	A number of people have pointed out that the Empress is likely to be too busy to attend every tourney, but Melusine argues passionately that she shouldn't be expected to. She points out that the same contestants often win the tourney for a territory each year. If nobody is expecting an upset, then the Empress can simply send a representative who can judge the contest in her name. Maybe she will only take an interest if the outcome is in doubt... or if she wishes the outcome to be in doubt...		A number of people have pointed out that the Empress is likely to be too busy to attend every tourney, but Melusine argues passionately that she shouldn't be expected to. She points out that the same contestants often win the tourney for a territory each year. If nobody is expecting an upset, then the Empress can simply send a representative who can judge the contest in her name. Maybe she will only take an interest if the outcome is in doubt... or if she wishes the outcome to be in doubt...

	Melusine has discussed her plan at length with magistrates and civil service. They have confirmed that while this election method would be unorthodox, it is compatible with Imperial Law - provided that it reflected the will of the Dawnish people. The definitive test of the will of a nation is to ask their [[egregore]].		Melusine has discussed her plan at length with magistrates and civil service. They have confirmed that while this election method would be unorthodox, it is compatible with Imperial Law - provided that it reflected the will of the Dawnish people. The definitive test of the will of a nation is to ask their [[egregores\|egregore]].

	Speaking as the egregore, Lady Griffinsbain has confirmed that many in the nation would welcome a step towards a full restoration of Dawn's monarchy, but such views are far from universal. It is one thing to cheer for the new Queen in a tourney, it is quite another to hand her control of Dawn's political authority. Melusine is passionate, but she can hardly convince all of Dawn by herself. Nor would coming to Anvil and convincing everyone there work either - she needs to influence the entire nation and that is only possible with a mandate. Thus she is travelling to Anvil to seek out Tamain to ask her to submit the following mandate.		Speaking as the egregore, Lady Griffinsbain has confirmed that many in the nation would welcome a step towards a full restoration of Dawn's monarchy, but such views are far from universal. It is one thing to cheer for the new Queen in a tourney, it is quite another to hand her control of Dawn's political authority. Melusine is passionate, but she can hardly convince all of Dawn by herself. Nor would coming to Anvil and convincing everyone there work either - she needs to influence the entire nation and that is only possible with a mandate. Thus she is travelling to Anvil to seek out Tamain to ask her to submit the following mandate.