Conscience of the Senate - Revision history

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	===One Year Only===		===One Year Only===
	The Conscience serves for up to one year, unless removed from office early. In addition, no person may hold the seat of the Conscience more than once in their lifetime. This restriction is [[#history\|historical]] in nature, put in place when the post was first created to limit the power of the Conscience.		The Conscience serves for up to one year, unless removed from office early. In addition, no person may hold the seat of the Conscience more than once in their lifetime. This restriction is [[#history\|historical]] in nature, put in place when the post was first created to limit the power of the Conscience.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Conscience~~.jpg\|caption='''~~Aspar~~''', Conscience of the Senate\|align=right\|width=300}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Cassia Apulian Silkweaver.jpg\|caption='''Cassia Apulian Silkweaver''', Conscience of the Senate\|align=right\|width=300}}
	===Lay Person===		===Lay Person===
	The Conscience must be a lay-person; this means that if the appointee has a [[congregation]], they must give up their membership of their assembly and lose the ability to participate in the business of the [[Synod]] for as long as they serve.		The Conscience must be a lay-person; this means that if the appointee has a [[congregation]], they must give up their membership of their assembly and lose the ability to participate in the business of the [[Synod]] for as long as they serve.

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	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
	The Conscience is intended to observe Senate affairs; to speak on behalf of the virtuous; to keep the [[Senator\|senators]] focused on their duty to the citizens of the Empire rather than their own ~~aggrandizement~~; and to represent the Synod in the Senate when needed. When the Synod passes a judgement of [[veto]], it is the responsibility of the Conscience to ensure that someone presents that decision in the next Senate meeting. Often the Conscience will do so themselves, but they may appoint someone else to do so.		The Conscience is intended to observe Senate affairs; to speak on behalf of the virtuous; to keep the [[Senator\|senators]] focused on their duty to the citizens of the Empire rather than their own aggrandisement; and to represent the Synod in the Senate when needed. When the Synod passes a judgement of [[veto]], it is the responsibility of the Conscience to ensure that someone presents that decision in the next Senate meeting. Often the Conscience will do so themselves, but they may appoint someone else to do so.

	==Powers==		==Powers==
	The Conscience enjoys many of the same powers as a [[senator]] with the advantage that they do not need to worry about re-election. Some Consciences decline to use these powers, seeing their role as more ceremonial; others take full part in the business of the Senate, engaging in spirited debates with their fellow senators.		The Conscience enjoys many of the same powers as a [[senator]] with the advantage that they do not need to worry about re-election. Some Consciences decline to use these powers, seeing their role as more ceremonial; others take full part in the business of the Senate, engaging in spirited debates with their fellow senators.

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	The Conscience of the Senate is an [[Imperial Title\|Imperial title]] appointed by the [[Appointment#Appointment_of_the_Cardinal\| Cardinal]] of the [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|Assembly of the Way]] in the [[Synod]]. It is considered a virtue title of the Assembly of the Way.		The Conscience of the Senate is an [[Imperial Title\|Imperial title]] appointed by the [[Appointment#Appointment_of_the_Cardinal\| Cardinal]] of the [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|Assembly of the Way]] in the [[Synod]]. It is considered a virtue title of the Assembly of the Way.

	During the reign of [[Empress Teleri]], all the cardinals of the Synod were granted the abilities now wielded by the Conscience. They used them in a variety of ways, and to the increasing chagrin of the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]]. When [[Empress Varkula]] came to the [[The Throne\|Throne]], she orchestrated matters so that the Senate was able to successfully remove those powers from the cardinals. As a compromise, however, the post of the Conscience was created and its appointment left in the hands of the Cardinal of the Way. The intention is that rather than representing the interests of any one Virtue assembly it will instead represent all the virtuous citizens of the Empire.		During the reign of [[Empress Teleri]], all the cardinals of the Synod were granted the abilities now wielded by the Conscience. They used them in a variety of ways, and to the increasing chagrin of the [[Senate]]. When [[Empress Varkula]] came to the [[The Throne\|Throne]], she orchestrated matters so that the Senate was able to successfully remove those powers from the cardinals. As a compromise, however, the post of the Conscience was created and its appointment left in the hands of the Cardinal of the Way. The intention is that rather than representing the interests of any one Virtue assembly it will instead represent all the virtuous citizens of the Empire.

	The title was [[385YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Amend_Conscience_of_the_Senate\|amended]] during the Autumn Equinox 385YE to add the power of [[#Precedence of Virtue\|Precedence of Virtue]], perhaps drawing inspiration from a similar power enjoyed by the [[Imperial Magus]]. Though the original motion indicated that the Conscience was to be able use the power once each session, it was later amended to once per summit through an [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Conscience_of_the_Senate\|administrative motion]] raised by the Speaker for the Senate.		The title was [[385YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Amend_Conscience_of_the_Senate\|amended]] during the Autumn Equinox 385YE to add the power of [[#Precedence of Virtue\|Precedence of Virtue]], perhaps drawing inspiration from a similar power enjoyed by the [[Imperial Magus]]. Though the original motion indicated that the Conscience was to be able use the power once each session, it was later amended to once per summit through an [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Conscience_of_the_Senate\|administrative motion]] raised by the Speaker for the Senate.

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Conscience of the Senate is an [[Imperial Title\|Imperial title]] appointed by the [[Appointment#Appointment_of_the_Cardinal\| Cardinal]] of the [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|Assembly of the Way]] in the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]]. It is considered a virtue title of the Assembly of the Way.		The Conscience of the Senate is an [[Imperial Title\|Imperial title]] appointed by the [[Appointment#Appointment_of_the_Cardinal\| Cardinal]] of the [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|Assembly of the Way]] in the [[Synod]]. It is considered a virtue title of the Assembly of the Way.

	During the reign of [[Empress Teleri]], all the cardinals of the Synod were granted the abilities now wielded by the Conscience. They used them in a variety of ways, and to the increasing chagrin of the [[Imperial Senate]]. When [[Empress Varkula]] came to the [[The Throne\|Throne]], she orchestrated matters so that the Senate was able to successfully remove those powers from the cardinals. As a compromise, however, the post of the Conscience was created and its appointment left in the hands of the Cardinal of the Way. The intention is that rather than representing the interests of any one Virtue assembly it will instead represent all the virtuous citizens of the Empire.		During the reign of [[Empress Teleri]], all the cardinals of the Synod were granted the abilities now wielded by the Conscience. They used them in a variety of ways, and to the increasing chagrin of the [[Imperial Senate]]. When [[Empress Varkula]] came to the [[The Throne\|Throne]], she orchestrated matters so that the Senate was able to successfully remove those powers from the cardinals. As a compromise, however, the post of the Conscience was created and its appointment left in the hands of the Cardinal of the Way. The intention is that rather than representing the interests of any one Virtue assembly it will instead represent all the virtuous citizens of the Empire.
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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Conscience.jpg\|caption='''Aspar''', Conscience of the Senate\|align=right\|width=300}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Conscience.jpg\|caption='''Aspar''', Conscience of the Senate\|align=right\|width=300}}
	===Lay Person===		===Lay Person===
	The Conscience must be a lay-person; this means that if the appointee has a [[congregation]], they must give up their membership of their assembly and lose the ability to participate in the business of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] for as long as they serve.		The Conscience must be a lay-person; this means that if the appointee has a [[congregation]], they must give up their membership of their assembly and lose the ability to participate in the business of the [[Synod]] for as long as they serve.

	===Proxy===		===Proxy===

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	During the reign of [[Empress Teleri]], all the cardinals of the Synod were granted the abilities now wielded by the Conscience. They used them in a variety of ways, and to the increasing chagrin of the [[Imperial Senate]]. When [[Empress Varkula]] came to the [[The Throne\|Throne]], she orchestrated matters so that the Senate was able to successfully remove those powers from the cardinals. As a compromise, however, the post of the Conscience was created and its appointment left in the hands of the Cardinal of the Way. The intention is that rather than representing the interests of any one Virtue assembly it will instead represent all the virtuous citizens of the Empire.		During the reign of [[Empress Teleri]], all the cardinals of the Synod were granted the abilities now wielded by the Conscience. They used them in a variety of ways, and to the increasing chagrin of the [[Imperial Senate]]. When [[Empress Varkula]] came to the [[The Throne\|Throne]], she orchestrated matters so that the Senate was able to successfully remove those powers from the cardinals. As a compromise, however, the post of the Conscience was created and its appointment left in the hands of the Cardinal of the Way. The intention is that rather than representing the interests of any one Virtue assembly it will instead represent all the virtuous citizens of the Empire.

	The title was [[385YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Amend_Conscience_of_the_Senate\|amended]] during the Autumn Equinox 385YE to add the power of [[#Precedence of Virtue\|Precedence of Virtue]], perhaps drawing inspiration from a similar power enjoyed by the [[Imperial Magus]]. Though the original motion indicated that the Conscience was to be able use the power once each session, it was later amended to once per summit through an [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Conscience_of_the_Senate\|administrative motion]] raised by the Speaker of the Senate.		The title was [[385YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Amend_Conscience_of_the_Senate\|amended]] during the Autumn Equinox 385YE to add the power of [[#Precedence of Virtue\|Precedence of Virtue]], perhaps drawing inspiration from a similar power enjoyed by the [[Imperial Magus]]. Though the original motion indicated that the Conscience was to be able use the power once each session, it was later amended to once per summit through an [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Conscience_of_the_Senate\|administrative motion]] raised by the Speaker for the Senate.

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==

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	===One Year Only===		===One Year Only===
	The Conscience serves for up to one year, unless removed from office early. In addition, no person may hold the seat of the Conscience more than once in their lifetime. This restriction is [[#history\|historical]] in nature, put in place when the post was first created to limit the power of the Conscience.		The Conscience serves for up to one year, unless removed from office early. In addition, no person may hold the seat of the Conscience more than once in their lifetime. This restriction is [[#history\|historical]] in nature, put in place when the post was first created to limit the power of the Conscience.
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Conscience.jpg\|caption='''Aspar''', Conscience of the Senate\|align=right\|width=300}}
	===Lay Person===		===Lay Person===
	The Conscience must be a lay-person; this means that if the appointee has a [[congregation]], they must give up their membership of their assembly and lose the ability to participate in the business of the [[Imperial Synod]] for as long as they serve.		The Conscience must be a lay-person; this means that if the appointee has a [[congregation]], they must give up their membership of their assembly and lose the ability to participate in the business of the [[Imperial Synod]] for as long as they serve.
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=Conscience.jpg\|caption='''Aspar''', Conscience of the Senate\|align=right\|width=300}}~~
	===Proxy===		===Proxy===
	As with many Imperial titles, the Conscience of the Senate may appoint a [[proxy]] following the normal rules. The proxy must be legally eligible to hold the title so they may not preside over a [[congregation]], and must never have held the title of Conscience of the Senate previously. However, being the proxy for the Conscience of the Senate does not then prevent someone from holding the full title at a later date.		As with many Imperial titles, the Conscience of the Senate may appoint a [[proxy]] following the normal rules. The proxy must be legally eligible to hold the title so they may not preside over a [[congregation]], and must never have held the title of Conscience of the Senate previously. However, being the proxy for the Conscience of the Senate does not then prevent someone from holding the full title at a later date.

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	===Lay Person===		===Lay Person===
	The Conscience must be a lay-person; this means that if the appointee has a [[congregation]], they must give up their membership of their assembly and lose the ability to participate in the business of the [[Imperial Synod]] for as long as they serve.		The Conscience must be a lay-person; this means that if the appointee has a [[congregation]], they must give up their membership of their assembly and lose the ability to participate in the business of the [[Imperial Synod]] for as long as they serve.
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Conscience.jpg\|caption='''Aspar''', Conscience of the Senate\|align=right\|width=300}}
	===Proxy===		===Proxy===
	As with many Imperial titles, the Conscience of the Senate may appoint a [[proxy]] following the normal rules. The proxy must be legally eligible to hold the title so they may not preside over a [[congregation]], and must never have held the title of Conscience of the Senate previously. However, being the proxy for the Conscience of the Senate does not then prevent someone from holding the full title at a later date.		As with many Imperial titles, the Conscience of the Senate may appoint a [[proxy]] following the normal rules. The proxy must be legally eligible to hold the title so they may not preside over a [[congregation]], and must never have held the title of Conscience of the Senate previously. However, being the proxy for the Conscience of the Senate does not then prevent someone from holding the full title at a later date.
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	They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the [[Assembly#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|Assembly of the Way]], and the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the [[Assembly#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|Assembly of the Way]], and the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=Conscience.jpg\|caption='''Aspar''', Conscience of the Senate\|align=left\|width=300}}~~
	{{RecentElections\|Conscience_of_the_Senate}}		{{RecentElections\|Conscience_of_the_Senate}}

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	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
	The Conscience is intended to observe Senate affairs; to speak on behalf of the virtuous; to keep the [[Senator\|senators]] focused on their duty to the citizens of the Empire rather than their own aggrandizement; and to represent the Synod in the Senate when needed. When the Synod passes a judgement of [[veto]], it is the responsibility of the Conscience to ensure that someone presents that decision in the next Senate meeting. Often the Conscience will do so themselves, but they may appoint someone else to do so.		The Conscience is intended to observe Senate affairs; to speak on behalf of the virtuous; to keep the [[Senator\|senators]] focused on their duty to the citizens of the Empire rather than their own aggrandizement; and to represent the Synod in the Senate when needed. When the Synod passes a judgement of [[veto]], it is the responsibility of the Conscience to ensure that someone presents that decision in the next Senate meeting. Often the Conscience will do so themselves, but they may appoint someone else to do so.
	~~==Limitations==~~
	~~===One Year Only===~~
	The Conscience serves for up to one year, unless removed from office early. In addition, no person may hold the seat of the Conscience more than once in their lifetime. This restriction is [[#history\|historical]] in nature, put in place when the post was first created to limit the power of the Conscience.

	~~===Lay Person===~~
	The Conscience must be a lay-person; this means that if the appointee has a [[congregation]], they must give up their membership of their assembly and lose the ability to participate in the business of the [[Imperial Synod]] for as long as they serve.
	~~===Proxy===~~
	As with many Imperial titles, the Conscience of the Senate may appoint a [[proxy]] following the normal rules. The proxy must be legally eligible to hold the title so they may not preside over a [[congregation]], and must never have held the title of Conscience of the Senate previously. However being the proxy for the Conscience of the Senate does not then prevent someone from holding the full title at a later date.

	==Powers==		==Powers==
	The Conscience enjoys many of the same powers as a [[senator]] with the advantage that they do not need to worry about re-election. Some Consciences decline to use these powers, seeing their role as more ceremonial; others take full part in the business of the Senate, engaging in spirited debates with their fellow senators.		The Conscience enjoys many of the same powers as a [[senator]] with the advantage that they do not need to worry about re-election. Some Consciences decline to use these powers, seeing their role as more ceremonial; others take full part in the business of the Senate, engaging in spirited debates with their fellow senators.
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	===Voice of Virtue===		===Voice of Virtue===
	The Conscience may [[Senator#Abstention\|abstain]] from any vote in the Senate. The conscience will often be called on to speak on matters relating to the Synod.		The Conscience may [[Senator#Abstention\|abstain]] from any vote in the Senate. The conscience will often be called on to speak on matters relating to the Synod.

			==Limitations==
			===One Year Only===
			The Conscience serves for up to one year, unless removed from office early. In addition, no person may hold the seat of the Conscience more than once in their lifetime. This restriction is [[#history\|historical]] in nature, put in place when the post was first created to limit the power of the Conscience.

			===Lay Person===
			The Conscience must be a lay-person; this means that if the appointee has a [[congregation]], they must give up their membership of their assembly and lose the ability to participate in the business of the [[Imperial Synod]] for as long as they serve.
			===Proxy===
			As with many Imperial titles, the Conscience of the Senate may appoint a [[proxy]] following the normal rules. The proxy must be legally eligible to hold the title so they may not preside over a [[congregation]], and must never have held the title of Conscience of the Senate previously. However, being the proxy for the Conscience of the Senate does not then prevent someone from holding the full title at a later date.

	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
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	They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the [[Assembly#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|Assembly of the Way]], and the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the [[Assembly#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|Assembly of the Way]], and the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Conscience.jpg\|caption='''Aspar''', Conscience of the Senate\|align=left\|width=300}}
	{{RecentElections\|Conscience_of_the_Senate}}		{{RecentElections\|Conscience_of_the_Senate}}

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	During the reign of [[Empress Teleri]], all the cardinals of the Synod were granted the abilities now wielded by the Conscience. They used them in a variety of ways, and to the increasing chagrin of the [[Imperial Senate]]. When [[Empress Varkula]] came to the [[The Throne\|Throne]], she orchestrated matters so that the Senate was able to successfully remove those powers from the cardinals. As a compromise, however, the post of the Conscience was created and its appointment left in the hands of the Cardinal of the Way. The intention is that rather than representing the interests of any one Virtue assembly it will instead represent all the virtuous citizens of the Empire.		During the reign of [[Empress Teleri]], all the cardinals of the Synod were granted the abilities now wielded by the Conscience. They used them in a variety of ways, and to the increasing chagrin of the [[Imperial Senate]]. When [[Empress Varkula]] came to the [[The Throne\|Throne]], she orchestrated matters so that the Senate was able to successfully remove those powers from the cardinals. As a compromise, however, the post of the Conscience was created and its appointment left in the hands of the Cardinal of the Way. The intention is that rather than representing the interests of any one Virtue assembly it will instead represent all the virtuous citizens of the Empire.

	The title was [[385YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Amend_Conscience_of_the_Senate\|amended]] during the Autumn Equinox 385YE to add the power of [[#Precedence of Virtue\|Precedence of Virtue]] perhaps drawing inspiration from a similar power enjoyed by the [[Imperial Magus]]. Though the original motion indicated that the Conscience was to be able use the power once each session it was later amended to once per summit through an [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Conscience_of_the_Senate\|administrative motion]] raised by the Speaker of the Senate.		The title was [[385YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Amend_Conscience_of_the_Senate\|amended]] during the Autumn Equinox 385YE to add the power of [[#Precedence of Virtue\|Precedence of Virtue]], perhaps drawing inspiration from a similar power enjoyed by the [[Imperial Magus]]. Though the original motion indicated that the Conscience was to be able use the power once each session, it was later amended to once per summit through an [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Conscience_of_the_Senate\|administrative motion]] raised by the Speaker of the Senate.

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==

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	During the reign of [[Empress Teleri]], all the cardinals of the Synod were granted the abilities now wielded by the Conscience. They used them in a variety of ways, and to the increasing chagrin of the [[Imperial Senate]]. When [[Empress Varkula]] came to the [[The Throne\|Throne]], she orchestrated matters so that the Senate was able to successfully remove those powers from the cardinals. As a compromise, however, the post of the Conscience was created and its appointment left in the hands of the Cardinal of the Way. The intention is that rather than representing the interests of any one Virtue assembly it will instead represent all the virtuous citizens of the Empire.		During the reign of [[Empress Teleri]], all the cardinals of the Synod were granted the abilities now wielded by the Conscience. They used them in a variety of ways, and to the increasing chagrin of the [[Imperial Senate]]. When [[Empress Varkula]] came to the [[The Throne\|Throne]], she orchestrated matters so that the Senate was able to successfully remove those powers from the cardinals. As a compromise, however, the post of the Conscience was created and its appointment left in the hands of the Cardinal of the Way. The intention is that rather than representing the interests of any one Virtue assembly it will instead represent all the virtuous citizens of the Empire.

			The title was [[385YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Amend_Conscience_of_the_Senate\|amended]] during the Autumn Equinox 385YE to add the power of [[#Precedence of Virtue\|Precedence of Virtue]] perhaps drawing inspiration from a similar power enjoyed by the [[Imperial Magus]]. Though the original motion indicated that the Conscience was to be able use the power once each session it was later amended to once per summit through an [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Conscience_of_the_Senate\|administrative motion]] raised by the Speaker of the Senate.

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
	The Conscience is intended to observe Senate affairs; to speak on behalf of the virtuous; to keep the [[Senator\|senators]] focused on their duty to the citizens of the Empire rather than their own aggrandizement; and to represent the Synod in the Senate when needed. When the Synod passes a judgement of [[veto]], it is the responsibility of the Conscience to ensure that someone presents that decision in the next Senate meeting. Often the Conscience will do so themselves, but they may appoint someone else to do so.		The Conscience is intended to observe Senate affairs; to speak on behalf of the virtuous; to keep the [[Senator\|senators]] focused on their duty to the citizens of the Empire rather than their own aggrandizement; and to represent the Synod in the Senate when needed. When the Synod passes a judgement of [[veto]], it is the responsibility of the Conscience to ensure that someone presents that decision in the next Senate meeting. Often the Conscience will do so themselves, but they may appoint someone else to do so.

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	The Conscience of the Senate is an [[Imperial Title\|Imperial title]] appointed by the [[Appointment#Appointment_of_the_Cardinal\| Cardinal]] of the [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|Assembly of the Way]] in the [[Synod]]. It is considered a virtue title of the Assembly of the Way.		The Conscience of the Senate is an [[Imperial Title\|Imperial title]] appointed by the [[Appointment#Appointment_of_the_Cardinal\| Cardinal]] of the [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|Assembly of the Way]] in the [[Synod]]. It is considered a virtue title of the Assembly of the Way.

	During the reign of [[Empress Teleri]], all the cardinals of the Synod were granted the abilities now wielded by the Conscience. They used them in a variety of ways, and to the increasing chagrin of the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]]. When [[Empress Varkula]] came to the [[The Throne\|Throne]], she orchestrated matters so that the Senate was able to successfully remove those powers from the cardinals. As a compromise, however, the post of the Conscience was created and its appointment left in the hands of the Cardinal of the Way. The intention is that rather than representing the interests of any one Virtue assembly it will instead represent all the virtuous citizens of the Empire.		During the reign of [[Empress Teleri]], all the cardinals of the Synod were granted the abilities now wielded by the Conscience. They used them in a variety of ways, and to the increasing chagrin of the [[Senate]]. When [[Empress Varkula]] came to the [[The Throne\|Throne]], she orchestrated matters so that the Senate was able to successfully remove those powers from the cardinals. As a compromise, however, the post of the Conscience was created and its appointment left in the hands of the Cardinal of the Way. The intention is that rather than representing the interests of any one Virtue assembly it will instead represent all the virtuous citizens of the Empire.

	The title was [[385YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Amend_Conscience_of_the_Senate\|amended]] during the Autumn Equinox 385YE to add the power of [[#Precedence of Virtue\|Precedence of Virtue]], perhaps drawing inspiration from a similar power enjoyed by the [[Imperial Magus]]. Though the original motion indicated that the Conscience was to be able use the power once each session, it was later amended to once per summit through an [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Conscience_of_the_Senate\|administrative motion]] raised by the Speaker for the Senate.		The title was [[385YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Amend_Conscience_of_the_Senate\|amended]] during the Autumn Equinox 385YE to add the power of [[#Precedence of Virtue\|Precedence of Virtue]], perhaps drawing inspiration from a similar power enjoyed by the [[Imperial Magus]]. Though the original motion indicated that the Conscience was to be able use the power once each session, it was later amended to once per summit through an [[385YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Conscience_of_the_Senate\|administrative motion]] raised by the Speaker for the Senate.