Daughters of the Empire - Revision history

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	* '''Ruth of the Cenotaph has asked tempestuous architect Frederick di Sarvos to take on a final project'''		* '''Ruth of the Cenotaph has asked tempestuous architect Frederick di Sarvos to take on a final project'''
	* '''Di Sarvos has let it be known he intends to visit Anvil during the coming Summit to hear proposals'''		* '''Di Sarvos has let it be known he intends to visit Anvil during the coming Summit to hear proposals'''
	During the Autumn Equinox, there was another statement of principle that has attracted a little attention, but not from the congregations of Highguard. But then, its target was not the Highborn priests but a single individual: the renowned, and infamously touchy, architect [[Think_of_the_children#Inspiration\|Frederick di Sarvos]]. The statement asks him to "''apply his inspiration and vision''" to the matter of a [[Crowned_in_rose_and_heather#Resting_Place\|fitting tomb]] for the late [[Empress Lisabetta]].. and by all accounts he is both flattered and enticed, not least by an opportunity to work with the Custodes Calvium who have volunteered to oversee the construction as a service to the Empire.		During the Autumn Equinox, there was another statement of principle that has attracted a little attention, but not from the congregations of Highguard. But then, its target was not the Highborn priests but a single individual: the renowned, and infamously touchy, architect [[Think_of_the_children#Inspiration\|Frederick di Sarvos]]. The statement asks him to "''apply his inspiration and vision''" to the matter of a [[Crowned_in_rose_and_heather#Resting_Place\|fitting tomb]] for the late [[Empress Lisabetta]]... and by all accounts he is both flattered and enticed, not least by an opportunity to work with the Custodes Calvium who have volunteered to oversee the construction as a service to the Empire.

	Di Sarvos has reportedly postponed his [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_winds_of_fortune#Frederick_di_Sarvos\|well publicised trip]] to the [[Commonwealth]], and has allegedly been caught up in a frenzy of drawing and planning. While the notoriously touchy architect's nose has been put out of joint, he is nothing if not Ambitious, and the chance to design the tomb for a Throne - especially one of Lisabetta's reputation - comes along only once in an architect's career. As such, he has sent a message to Anvil that he will be attending the Winter Solstice, and will be very interested indeed to hear what the Cenotaph and the House of Seven Mirrors have in mind, although he has stipulated that he ''will not'' under ''any circumstances'' meet with either Cardinal Viviane de Coeurdefer nor Ranae de Rondell, who he holds responsible for the humiliation of his [[383YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_fortune#The_Inquisition_of_Frederick_di_Sarvos\|recent]] [[inquisition]].		Di Sarvos has reportedly postponed his [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_winds_of_fortune#Frederick_di_Sarvos\|well publicised trip]] to the [[Commonwealth]], and has allegedly been caught up in a frenzy of drawing and planning. While the notoriously touchy architect's nose has been put out of joint, he is nothing if not Ambitious, and the chance to design the tomb for a Throne - especially one of Lisabetta's reputation - comes along only once in an architect's career. As such, he has sent a message to Anvil that he will be attending the Winter Solstice, and will be very interested indeed to hear what the Cenotaph and the House of Seven Mirrors have in mind, although he has stipulated that he ''will not'' under ''any circumstances'' meet with either Cardinal Viviane de Coeurdefer nor Ranae de Rondell, who he holds responsible for the humiliation of his [[383YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_fortune#The_Inquisition_of_Frederick_di_Sarvos\|recent]] [[inquisition]].

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	* '''The Imperial Senate could create a title whose responsibility was to strive to ensure that no Imperial warrior's name was ever forgotten'''		* '''The Imperial Senate could create a title whose responsibility was to strive to ensure that no Imperial warrior's name was ever forgotten'''
	It is, of course, an impossible task to ensure that no name is ever forgotten. Yet for the Highborn, sometimes accepting something is "impossible" is just not acceptable. '''Abigail of Ira's Shield''', a [[Highguard_religious_beliefs#Stewards_of_the_dead\|steward of the dead]] belonging to one of the chapters that oversee the Silent Obelisks, has proposed that a memorial specifically dedicated to the memory of the forgotten. Built in the Necropolis, in a plaza of ~~it's~~ own, it would serve as a sobering reminder of the ultimate price that some must pay, as well as a commitment to ensure as few soldiers as possible go unremembered.		It is, of course, an impossible task to ensure that no name is ever forgotten. Yet for the Highborn, sometimes accepting something is "impossible" is just not acceptable. '''Abigail of Ira's Shield''', a [[Highguard_religious_beliefs#Stewards_of_the_dead\|steward of the dead]] belonging to one of the chapters that oversee the Silent Obelisks, has proposed that a memorial specifically dedicated to the memory of the forgotten. Built in the Necropolis, in a plaza of its own, it would serve as a sobering reminder of the ultimate price that some must pay, as well as a commitment to ensure as few soldiers as possible go unremembered.

	She proposes that an archivist - rather than a steward of the dead - would be the ideal person to be placed as custodian of this memorial which she calls the ''Echoing Obelisk''. Their role would be to ensure that as few Imperial soldiers as possible are forgotten, especially among the Imperial heroes who travel through the [[Sentinel Gate]] during the solstice and equinox. She proposes that they have a particular responsibility during the [[Highguard_culture_and_customs#Day_of_the_Dead\|Day of the Dead]] celebrations; to mark the end of the grand procession at Anvil by calling on all present to spend a moment thinking on the nature of virtue, and what a terrible thing it is to be forgotten.		She proposes that an archivist - rather than a steward of the dead - would be the ideal person to be placed as custodian of this memorial which she calls the ''Echoing Obelisk''. Their role would be to ensure that as few Imperial soldiers as possible are forgotten, especially among the Imperial heroes who travel through the [[Sentinel Gate]] during the solstice and equinox. She proposes that they have a particular responsibility during the [[Highguard_culture_and_customs#Day_of_the_Dead\|Day of the Dead]] celebrations; to mark the end of the grand procession at Anvil by calling on all present to spend a moment thinking on the nature of virtue, and what a terrible thing it is to be forgotten.
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	* '''Ruth of the Cenotaph has asked tempestuous architect Frederick di Sarvos to take on a final project'''		* '''Ruth of the Cenotaph has asked tempestuous architect Frederick di Sarvos to take on a final project'''
	* '''Di Sarvos has let it be known he intends to visit Anvil during the coming Summit to hear proposals'''		* '''Di Sarvos has let it be known he intends to visit Anvil during the coming Summit to hear proposals'''
	During the Autumn Equinox, there was another statement of principle that has attracted a little attention, but not from the congregations of Highguard. But then, ~~it's~~ target was not the Highborn priests but a single individual: the renowned, and infamously touchy, architect [[Think_of_the_children#Inspiration\|Frederick di Sarvos]]. The statement asks him to "''apply his inspiration and vision''" to the matter of a [[Crowned_in_rose_and_heather#Resting_Place\|fitting tomb]] for the late [[Empress Lisabetta]].. and by all accounts he is both flattered and enticed, not least by an opportunity to work with the Custodes Calvium who have volunteered to oversee the construction as a service to the Empire.		During the Autumn Equinox, there was another statement of principle that has attracted a little attention, but not from the congregations of Highguard. But then, its target was not the Highborn priests but a single individual: the renowned, and infamously touchy, architect [[Think_of_the_children#Inspiration\|Frederick di Sarvos]]. The statement asks him to "''apply his inspiration and vision''" to the matter of a [[Crowned_in_rose_and_heather#Resting_Place\|fitting tomb]] for the late [[Empress Lisabetta]].. and by all accounts he is both flattered and enticed, not least by an opportunity to work with the Custodes Calvium who have volunteered to oversee the construction as a service to the Empire.

	Di Sarvos has reportedly postponed his [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_winds_of_fortune#Frederick_di_Sarvos\|well publicised trip]] to the [[Commonwealth]], and has allegedly been caught up in a frenzy of drawing and planning. While the notoriously touchy architect's nose has been put out of joint, he is nothing if not Ambitious, and the chance to design the tomb for a Throne - especially one of Lisabetta's reputation - comes along only once in an architect's career. As such, he has sent a message to Anvil that he will be attending the Winter Solstice, and will be very interested indeed to hear what the Cenotaph and the House of Seven Mirrors have in mind, although he has stipulated that he ''will not'' under ''any circumstances'' meet with either Cardinal Viviane de Coeurdefer nor Ranae de Rondell, who he holds responsible for the humiliation of his [[383YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_fortune#The_Inquisition_of_Frederick_di_Sarvos\|recent]] [[inquisition]].		Di Sarvos has reportedly postponed his [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_winds_of_fortune#Frederick_di_Sarvos\|well publicised trip]] to the [[Commonwealth]], and has allegedly been caught up in a frenzy of drawing and planning. While the notoriously touchy architect's nose has been put out of joint, he is nothing if not Ambitious, and the chance to design the tomb for a Throne - especially one of Lisabetta's reputation - comes along only once in an architect's career. As such, he has sent a message to Anvil that he will be attending the Winter Solstice, and will be very interested indeed to hear what the Cenotaph and the House of Seven Mirrors have in mind, although he has stipulated that he ''will not'' under ''any circumstances'' meet with either Cardinal Viviane de Coeurdefer nor Ranae de Rondell, who he holds responsible for the humiliation of his [[383YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_fortune#The_Inquisition_of_Frederick_di_Sarvos\|recent]] [[inquisition]].

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	She proposes that an archivist - rather than a steward of the dead - would be the ideal person to be placed as custodian of this memorial which she calls the ''Echoing Obelisk''. Their role would be to ensure that as few Imperial soldiers as possible are forgotten, especially among the Imperial heroes who travel through the [[Sentinel Gate]] during the solstice and equinox. She proposes that they have a particular responsibility during the [[Highguard_culture_and_customs#Day_of_the_Dead\|Day of the Dead]] celebrations; to mark the end of the grand procession at Anvil by calling on all present to spend a moment thinking on the nature of virtue, and what a terrible thing it is to be forgotten.		She proposes that an archivist - rather than a steward of the dead - would be the ideal person to be placed as custodian of this memorial which she calls the ''Echoing Obelisk''. Their role would be to ensure that as few Imperial soldiers as possible are forgotten, especially among the Imperial heroes who travel through the [[Sentinel Gate]] during the solstice and equinox. She proposes that they have a particular responsibility during the [[Highguard_culture_and_customs#Day_of_the_Dead\|Day of the Dead]] celebrations; to mark the end of the grand procession at Anvil by calling on all present to spend a moment thinking on the nature of virtue, and what a terrible thing it is to be forgotten.

	If Abigail's proposal finds favour, the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] would need to create the [[Imperial title]] of ''Archivist of the Echoing Obelisk'', and give permission to the keepers of the Silent Obelisks to add the blank-faced stone. She proposes that in addition to the responsibilities to gather the names of the fallen, and end the Day of the Dead procession at Anvil, the Archivist be given the power to [[Senate_address\|Address the Senate]], to speak on behalf of those who have fallen in the name of Imperial destiny should they feel moved to do so. The position would be appointed by the Highguard National Assembly, and would hold the title for a year.		If Abigail's proposal finds favour, the [[Senate]] would need to create the [[Imperial title]] of ''Archivist of the Echoing Obelisk'', and give permission to the keepers of the Silent Obelisks to add the blank-faced stone. She proposes that in addition to the responsibilities to gather the names of the fallen, and end the Day of the Dead procession at Anvil, the Archivist be given the power to [[Senate_address\|Address the Senate]], to speak on behalf of those who have fallen in the name of Imperial destiny should they feel moved to do so. The position would be appointed by the Highguard National Assembly, and would hold the title for a year.

	There would be no cost to the Senate - neither white granite nor coin - and the title would not require a commission. Ira's Shield and the other chapters who tend the Silent Obelisks have all the materials they need, and in any case the title is neither a [[sinecure]] nor a [[ministry]].		There would be no cost to the Senate - neither white granite nor coin - and the title would not require a commission. Ira's Shield and the other chapters who tend the Silent Obelisks have all the materials they need, and in any case the title is neither a [[sinecure]] nor a [[ministry]].

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	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	After the Winter Solstice, Sister Sarah of the Suns of Couros enacted the mandate to [[Daughters_of_the_Empire#Servant_of_the_Empire\|rededicate Britta's tomb]] to the virtue of [[Courage]]. The Senate supported this judgement by [[~~Amend Guardian of Britta's Shrine~~\|amending the title]] and allowing for the appropriate alterations to be made.		After the Winter Solstice, Sister Sarah of the Suns of Couros enacted the mandate to [[Daughters_of_the_Empire#Servant_of_the_Empire\|rededicate Britta's tomb]] to the virtue of [[Courage]]. The Senate supported this judgement by [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Guardian_of_Britta.27s_Shrine_II\|amending the title]] and allowing for the appropriate alterations to be made.

	Frederick di Sarvos met with several people during the summit; the outcome of the meeting is not yet clear.		Frederick di Sarvos met with several people during the summit; the outcome of the meeting is not yet clear.

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	==Resolution==		==Resolution==
	After the Winter Solstice, Sister Sarah of the Suns of Couros enacted the mandate to [[Daughters_of_the_Empire#Servant_of_the_Empire\|rededicate Britta's tomb]] to the virtue of [[Courage]].		After the Winter Solstice, Sister Sarah of the Suns of Couros enacted the mandate to [[Daughters_of_the_Empire#Servant_of_the_Empire\|rededicate Britta's tomb]] to the virtue of [[Courage]]. The Senate supported this judgement by [[Amend Guardian of Britta's Shrine\|amending the title]] and allowing for the appropriate alterations to be made.

			Frederick di Sarvos met with several people during the summit; the outcome of the meeting is not yet clear.

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			==Resolution==
			After the Winter Solstice, Sister Sarah of the Suns of Couros enacted the mandate to [[Daughters_of_the_Empire#Servant_of_the_Empire\|rededicate Britta's tomb]] to the virtue of [[Courage]].

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
			{{Audio\|link=https://youtu.be/d2nkiDf5kZ4}}
	The [[mandate]] [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_4\|raised by the Highborn assembly]], and enacted by Vashti of the Shattered Tower in Summer 383YE has triggered a period of introspection among the Highborn congregations. Indeed, any [[statement of principle]] that does not "''directly address matters of orthodoxy and false beliefs in the Empire''" will be much less likely to result in a mandate even if it receives a [[Judgement#Greater_Majority\|Greater Majority]], until at least the start of the Autumn Equinox 384YE. As a consequence, it is perhaps unsurprising that few of the statements raised during the previous summit have attracted much attention in Highguard. With one meaningful exception.		The [[mandate]] [[383YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_4\|raised by the Highborn assembly]], and enacted by Vashti of the Shattered Tower in Summer 383YE has triggered a period of introspection among the Highborn congregations. Indeed, any [[statement of principle]] that does not "''directly address matters of orthodoxy and false beliefs in the Empire''" will be much less likely to result in a mandate even if it receives a [[Judgement#Greater_Majority\|Greater Majority]], until at least the start of the Autumn Equinox 384YE. As a consequence, it is perhaps unsurprising that few of the statements raised during the previous summit have attracted much attention in Highguard. With one meaningful exception.

RichardRaynor at 12:31, 10 April 2022

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	==The Young Empress==		==The Young Empress==
	* '''The matter of [[Necropolis#The_Shrine_of_Britta\|Britta's shrine]] is under discussion'''		* '''The matter of [[Necropolis#The_Shrine_of_Britta\|Britta's shrine]] is under discussion'''
	During the Autumn Equinox 383YE, the [[Highguard_history#Archivists\|archivist]] Elkiah raised a [[statement of principle]] calling for the [[Necropolis#The_Shrine_of_Britta\|shrine]] memorializing [[Empress Britta]] to be repurposed. Their statement proposed that it be altered to become a "''memorial of the virtuous dead, those who gave their lives for our destiny, but could not be brought home and properly buried''." They went on to say that this would be "''a better memorial to Britta's memory than a forgotten, disused tomb''." The Highborn National Assembly agreed, upholding the statement with a Greater Majority. It was duly circulated among all the [[congregation\|congregations]] of Highguard..		During the Autumn Equinox 383YE, the [[Highguard_history#Archivists\|archivist]] Elkiah raised a [[statement of principle]] calling for the [[Necropolis#The_Shrine_of_Britta\|shrine]] memorializing [[Empress Britta]] to be repurposed. Their statement proposed that it be altered to become a "''memorial of the virtuous dead, those who gave their lives for our destiny, but could not be brought home and properly buried''." They went on to say that this would be "''a better memorial to Britta's memory than a forgotten, disused tomb''." The Highborn National Assembly agreed, upholding the statement with a Greater Majority. It was duly circulated among all the [[congregation\|congregations]] of Highguard.
	{{SOP\|statement=As so eloquently put by Tabitha in Summer 383, it is time for the Highborn nation to show our Prosperity to the world. We call on the Highborn people to consider how best to re-purpose the structure of Britta's Tomb into a memorial of the virtuous dead, those who gave their lives for our destiny, but could not be brought home and properly buried. Many brothers and sisters have been lost abroad, beyond proper burial rites, and a structure would exalt the virtue of memorialised and pilgrim both. This is a better memorial to Britta's memory than a forgotten, disused tomb.\|by=Elkiah, Highborn National\|when=Autumn Equinox 383YE\|vote=546 - 12}}		{{SOP\|statement=As so eloquently put by Tabitha in Summer 383, it is time for the Highborn nation to show our Prosperity to the world. We call on the Highborn people to consider how best to re-purpose the structure of Britta's Tomb into a memorial of the virtuous dead, those who gave their lives for our destiny, but could not be brought home and properly buried. Many brothers and sisters have been lost abroad, beyond proper burial rites, and a structure would exalt the virtue of memorialised and pilgrim both. This is a better memorial to Britta's memory than a forgotten, disused tomb.\|by=Elkiah, Highborn National\|when=Autumn Equinox 383YE\|vote=546 - 12}}
	Despite the current preoccupation of many congregations, the statement attracted a great deal of interest - although not precisely in the way Ekiah perhaps intended. While Highguard is undergoing a period of introspection, in some cases this means that many of the priests are concerned about tradition. It is traditional that every [[the Throne\|Throne]] has a memorial in [[Necropolis#The_Necropolis\|the Necropolis]], even if no bones rest beneath it. Only one Throne in the history of the Empire - [[Empress Giselle]] - ''explicitly'' defied that tradition, and everyone knows how ''that'' unwise decision turned out...		Despite the current preoccupation of many congregations, the statement attracted a great deal of interest - although not precisely in the way Ekiah perhaps intended. While Highguard is undergoing a period of introspection, in some cases this means that many of the priests are concerned about tradition. It is traditional that every [[the Throne\|Throne]] has a memorial in [[Necropolis#The_Necropolis\|the Necropolis]], even if no bones rest beneath it. Only one Throne in the history of the Empire - [[Empress Giselle]] - ''explicitly'' defied that tradition, and everyone knows how ''that'' unwise decision turned out...

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	There would be no cost to the Senate - neither white granite nor coin - and the title would not require a commission. Ira's Shield and the other chapters who tend the Silent Obelisks have all the materials they need, and in any case the title is neither a [[sinecure]] nor a [[ministry]].		There would be no cost to the Senate - neither white granite nor coin - and the title would not require a commission. Ira's Shield and the other chapters who tend the Silent Obelisks have all the materials they need, and in any case the title is neither a [[sinecure]] nor a [[ministry]].
	{{SOP\|statement= We are sad to hear of renowned architect Frederick di Sarvos' intention to renounce Imperial citizenship. We feel his loss keenly. The Highborn chapter of the Cenotaph and Empress's Guild the House of Seven Mirrors petition him to reconsider his decision. In her will, Empress Lisabetta desired for a beautiful and useful structure "such that lessons of the past may be remembered by those who are yet to come." As a pilgrim of Wisdom, the Twentieth Empress was much taken with Frederick di Sarvos' plans for the Garden of Atun. We ask him to apply his inspiration and vision to her memorial so that it may stand equal to the tombs of the other august individuals who have held the Imperial Throne. If Frederick di Sarvos wishes to speak to the Cenotaph and the House of Seven Mirrors in Anvil, he would be most welcome. His costs and (??) would be recompensed in accordance with the rarity of his great skills.\|by=Ruth of the Cenotaph\|when=Autumn Equinox 383YE\|vote=339 - 16}}		{{SOP\|statement= We are sad to hear of renowned architect Frederick di Sarvos' intention to renounce Imperial citizenship. We feel his loss keenly. The Highborn chapter of the Cenotaph and Empress's Guild the House of Seven Mirrors petition him to reconsider his decision. In her will, Empress Lisabetta desired for a beautiful and useful structure "such that lessons of the past may be remembered by those who are yet to come." As a pilgrim of Wisdom, the Twentieth Empress was much taken with Frederick di Sarvos' plans for the Garden of Atun. We ask him to apply his inspiration and vision to her memorial so that it may stand equal to the tombs of the other august individuals who have held the Imperial Throne. If Frederick di Sarvos wishes to speak to the Cenotaph and the House of Seven Mirrors in Anvil, he would be most welcome. His costs and (??) would be recompensed in accordance with the rarity of his great skills.\|by=Ruth of the Cenotaph\|when=Autumn Equinox 383YE\|vote=339 - 16}}

	==Empress of Flowers==		==Empress of Flowers==
	* '''Ruth of the Cenotaph has asked tempestuous architect Frederick di Sarvos to take on a final project'''		* '''Ruth of the Cenotaph has asked tempestuous architect Frederick di Sarvos to take on a final project'''

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	During the Autumn Equinox, there was another statement of principle that has attracted a little attention, but not from the congregations of Highguard. But then, it's target was not the Highborn priests but a single individual: the renowned, and infamously touchy, architect [[Think_of_the_children#Inspiration\|Frederick di Sarvos]]. The statement asks him to "''apply his inspiration and vision''" to the matter of a [[Crowned_in_rose_and_heather#Resting_Place\|fitting tomb]] for the late [[Empress Lisabetta]].. and by all accounts he is both flattered and enticed, not least by an opportunity to work with the Custodes Calvium who have volunteered to oversee the construction as a service to the Empire.		During the Autumn Equinox, there was another statement of principle that has attracted a little attention, but not from the congregations of Highguard. But then, it's target was not the Highborn priests but a single individual: the renowned, and infamously touchy, architect [[Think_of_the_children#Inspiration\|Frederick di Sarvos]]. The statement asks him to "''apply his inspiration and vision''" to the matter of a [[Crowned_in_rose_and_heather#Resting_Place\|fitting tomb]] for the late [[Empress Lisabetta]].. and by all accounts he is both flattered and enticed, not least by an opportunity to work with the Custodes Calvium who have volunteered to oversee the construction as a service to the Empire.

	Di Sarvos has reportedly postponed his [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_winds_of_fortune#Frederick_di_Sarvos\|well publicised trip]] to the [[Commonwealth]], and has allegedly been caught up in a frenzy of drawing and planning. While the notoriously touchy architect's nose has been put out of joint, he is nothing if not Ambitious, and the chance to design the tomb for a Throne - especially one of Lisabetta's reputation - comes along only once in an architect's career. As such, he has sent a message to Anvil that he will be attending the Winter Solstice, and will be very interested indeed to hear what the Cenotaph and the House of Seven Mirrors have in mind, although he has stipulated that he ''will not'' under ''any circumstances'' meet with either Cardinal Viviane de ~~Courdefour~~ nor Ranae de Rondell, who he holds responsible for the humiliation of his [[383YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_fortune#The_Inquisition_of_Frederick_di_Sarvos\|recent]] [[inquisition]].		Di Sarvos has reportedly postponed his [[383YE_Autumn_Equinox_winds_of_fortune#Frederick_di_Sarvos\|well publicised trip]] to the [[Commonwealth]], and has allegedly been caught up in a frenzy of drawing and planning. While the notoriously touchy architect's nose has been put out of joint, he is nothing if not Ambitious, and the chance to design the tomb for a Throne - especially one of Lisabetta's reputation - comes along only once in an architect's career. As such, he has sent a message to Anvil that he will be attending the Winter Solstice, and will be very interested indeed to hear what the Cenotaph and the House of Seven Mirrors have in mind, although he has stipulated that he ''will not'' under ''any circumstances'' meet with either Cardinal Viviane de Coeurdefer nor Ranae de Rondell, who he holds responsible for the humiliation of his [[383YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_fortune#The_Inquisition_of_Frederick_di_Sarvos\|recent]] [[inquisition]].

	Those close to the architect have privately expressed the hope that if his hurt feelings can be mollified, he might well abandon his impetuous decision to quit the Empire and could be persuaded to return to his first love - designing beautiful and ambitious buildings for those he thinks will appreciate them (and his genius).		Those close to the architect have privately expressed the hope that if his hurt feelings can be mollified, he might well abandon his impetuous decision to quit the Empire and could be persuaded to return to his first love - designing beautiful and ambitious buildings for those he thinks will appreciate them (and his genius).

	Frederick di Sarvos will be visiting Anvil at (TBC)		Frederick di Sarvos will be visiting Anvil at (TBC)

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	==The Young Empress==		==The Young Empress==
	* '''The matter of [[Necropolis#The_Shrine_of_Britta\|Britta's shrine]] is under discussion'''		* '''The matter of [[Necropolis#The_Shrine_of_Britta\|Britta's shrine]] is under discussion'''
	During the Autumn Equinox 383YE, the [[Highguard_history#Archivists\|archivist]] Elkiah raised a [[statement of principle]] calling for the [[Necropolis#The_Shrine_of_Britta\|shrine]] memorializing [[Empress Britta]] to be repurposed. Their statement proposed that it be altered to become a "''memorial of the virtuous dead, those who gave their lives for our destiny, but could not be brought home and properly buried''." They went on to say that this would be "''a better memorial to Britta's memory than a forgotten, disused tomb''." The Highborn National Assembly agreed, upholding the statement with a Greater Majority. It was duly circulated among all the [[congregation\|congregations]] of Highguard..		During the Autumn Equinox 383YE, the [[Highguard_history#Archivists\|archivist]] Elkiah raised a [[statement of principle]] calling for the [[Necropolis#The_Shrine_of_Britta\|shrine]] memorializing [[Empress Britta]] to be repurposed. Their statement proposed that it be altered to become a "''memorial of the virtuous dead, those who gave their lives for our destiny, but could not be brought home and properly buried''." They went on to say that this would be "''a better memorial to Britta's memory than a forgotten, disused tomb''." The Highborn National Assembly agreed, upholding the statement with a Greater Majority. It was duly circulated among all the [[congregation\|congregations]] of Highguard.
	{{SOP\|statement=As so eloquently put by Tabitha in Summer 383, it is time for the Highborn nation to show our Prosperity to the world. We call on the Highborn people to consider how best to re-purpose the structure of Britta's Tomb into a memorial of the virtuous dead, those who gave their lives for our destiny, but could not be brought home and properly buried. Many brothers and sisters have been lost abroad, beyond proper burial rites, and a structure would exalt the virtue of memorialised and pilgrim both. This is a better memorial to Britta's memory than a forgotten, disused tomb.\|by=Elkiah, Highborn National\|when=Autumn Equinox 383YE\|vote=546 - 12}}		{{SOP\|statement=As so eloquently put by Tabitha in Summer 383, it is time for the Highborn nation to show our Prosperity to the world. We call on the Highborn people to consider how best to re-purpose the structure of Britta's Tomb into a memorial of the virtuous dead, those who gave their lives for our destiny, but could not be brought home and properly buried. Many brothers and sisters have been lost abroad, beyond proper burial rites, and a structure would exalt the virtue of memorialised and pilgrim both. This is a better memorial to Britta's memory than a forgotten, disused tomb.\|by=Elkiah, Highborn National\|when=Autumn Equinox 383YE\|vote=546 - 12}}
	Despite the current preoccupation of many congregations, the statement attracted a great deal of interest - although not precisely in the way Ekiah perhaps intended. While Highguard is undergoing a period of introspection, in some cases this means that many of the priests are concerned about tradition. It is traditional that every [[the Throne\|Throne]] has a memorial in [[Necropolis#The_Necropolis\|the Necropolis]], even if no bones rest beneath it. Only one Throne in the history of the Empire - [[Empress Giselle]] - ''explicitly'' defied that tradition, and everyone knows how ''that'' unwise decision turned out...		Despite the current preoccupation of many congregations, the statement attracted a great deal of interest - although not precisely in the way Ekiah perhaps intended. While Highguard is undergoing a period of introspection, in some cases this means that many of the priests are concerned about tradition. It is traditional that every [[the Throne\|Throne]] has a memorial in [[Necropolis#The_Necropolis\|the Necropolis]], even if no bones rest beneath it. Only one Throne in the history of the Empire - [[Empress Giselle]] - ''explicitly'' defied that tradition, and everyone knows how ''that'' unwise decision turned out...