Declaration - Revision history

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

2026-01-15T16:01:59Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Conclave" to "[[Conclave"

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	There are [[Conclave_session#Order_of_Business\|arcane rules that can change the agenda]] but most declarations are raised in the order they were submitted. To begin the debate, the Prefect of the Conclave will read out the recorded details, naming the citizen proposing it followed by the type of declaration and then the precise wording supplied. They will then invite the named citizen to speak in support of their declaration if they wish.		There are [[Conclave_session#Order_of_Business\|arcane rules that can change the agenda]] but most declarations are raised in the order they were submitted. To begin the debate, the Prefect of the Conclave will read out the recorded details, naming the citizen proposing it followed by the type of declaration and then the precise wording supplied. They will then invite the named citizen to speak in support of their declaration if they wish.

	If the proposer wishes to address the Conclave on their declaration then they must spend mana according to the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave#Principle of Proportions\|Principle of Proportions]]. They must provide one mana crystal for the first minute, two additional mana for the second minute they talk, three additional mana for the third minute and so on.		If the proposer wishes to address the Conclave on their declaration then they must spend mana according to the [[Conclave#Principle of Proportions\|Principle of Proportions]]. They must provide one mana crystal for the first minute, two additional mana for the second minute they talk, three additional mana for the third minute and so on.

	Under normal circumstances, only the citizen who proposes the declaration may present it to Conclave. A declaration submitted by an Imperial title may be presented by the citizen holding the title or their legal proxy. A declaration submitted by a Conclave order can only be presented by the citizen who submitted it. A grandmaster who submits their own declaration is doing so as a member of their order, they cannot have a proxy present the declaration on their behalf.		Under normal circumstances, only the citizen who proposes the declaration may present it to Conclave. A declaration submitted by an Imperial title may be presented by the citizen holding the title or their legal proxy. A declaration submitted by a Conclave order can only be presented by the citizen who submitted it. A grandmaster who submits their own declaration is doing so as a member of their order, they cannot have a proxy present the declaration on their behalf.

Hailmur: /* List of Declarations */

2025-09-20T18:56:00Z

List of Declarations

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	\| [[Concord]] \|\| Propose statement of belief, intent, or support by the Conclave \|\| [[Imperial Magus]]		\| [[Concord]] \|\| Propose statement of belief, intent, or support by the Conclave \|\| [[Imperial Magus]]
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	\| [[Dissemination]] \|\| Propose that knowledge of a ritual be shared with someone \|\| ~~None~~		\| [[Dissemination]] \|\| Propose that knowledge of a ritual be shared with someone \|\| [[Voice of the Horizons]]
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[Endorsement]] \|\| Propose that an act of magic is in the interests of the Empire \|\| [[Arcane Envoy]]		\| [[Endorsement]] \|\| Propose that an act of magic is in the interests of the Empire \|\| [[Arcane Envoy]]

Beeswax: /* Constitutional Limits */

2025-04-11T10:01:58Z

Constitutional Limits

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	Because the Imperial Conclave permits any magician of the Empire to take part, a [[Conclave session]] can take a long time to complete. One of the few things that restricts the potential duration of Conclave is the number of declarations that can be submitted. Each order can submit one declaration per session, but in theory the Imperial Senate could create any number of new Imperial titles that have the power to submit declarations. Doing so would make Conclave sessions unacceptably long and this would violate the Constitutional requirement that the Conclave ''"accord a voice to those citizens who demonstrate command of magic"''.		Because the Imperial Conclave permits any magician of the Empire to take part, a [[Conclave session]] can take a long time to complete. One of the few things that restricts the potential duration of Conclave is the number of declarations that can be submitted. Each order can submit one declaration per session, but in theory the Imperial Senate could create any number of new Imperial titles that have the power to submit declarations. Doing so would make Conclave sessions unacceptably long and this would violate the Constitutional requirement that the Conclave ''"accord a voice to those citizens who demonstrate command of magic"''.

	As a result the number of Conclave orders is limited to seven (there could be less than this if the Senate chose to dissolve an order). Crucially the number of Imperial titles that can submit a declaration for the consideration of the Conclave is strictly limited. Under guidance issued by the Constitutional Court, an Imperial title can only ever be given the power to raise a single declaration each summit, only of a specific type, and only if no other Imperial title can submit a declaration of that type. Thus the Senate could create a new Imperial title and give it the power to raise a single Declaration of ~~Sorcery~~, since no other existing title has the power to raise that declaration. But they could not create a title that could raise a Declaration of Endowment, since the existing Bursar of the Conclave has that responsibility already. Any change to Imperial law that broke these rules is likely to fail scrutiny.		As a result the number of Conclave orders is limited to seven (there could be less than this if the Senate chose to dissolve an order). Crucially the number of Imperial titles that can submit a declaration for the consideration of the Conclave is strictly limited. Under guidance issued by the Constitutional Court, an Imperial title can only ever be given the power to raise a single declaration each summit, only of a specific type, and only if no other Imperial title can submit a declaration of that type. Thus the Senate could create a new Imperial title and give it the power to raise a single Declaration of Dissemination, since no other existing title has the power to raise that declaration. But they could not create a title that could raise a Declaration of Endowment, since the existing Bursar of the Conclave has that responsibility already. Any change to Imperial law that broke these rules is likely to fail scrutiny.

	The archmages are a special exception to this rule, since they share a common power to raise a Declaration of Alignment. However, their powers remain practically distinct since they can only submit the Declaration for eternals of their realm.		The archmages are a special exception to this rule, since they share a common power to raise a Declaration of Alignment. However, their powers remain practically distinct since they can only submit the Declaration for eternals of their realm.

Hailmur at 17:46, 19 February 2025

2025-02-19T17:46:16Z

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	==Withdrawal==		==Withdrawal==
	* '''A declaration may be withdrawn at any time'''		* '''A declaration may be withdrawn at any time'''
	The citizen who submitted a declaration may withdraw it at any time. If a declaration is withdrawn before a session begins then the citizen may submit a new declaration in its place. The civil service will endeavour to provide the citizen with a replacement writ to enable them to submit a new declaration where possible. Note that the replacement declaration is added to the end of the running order at the point it is submitted; it does not get inserted in the original declaration place in the running order.		The citizen who submitted a declaration may withdraw it at any time. If a declaration is withdrawn before a session begins then the citizen may submit a new declaration in its place provided it is still submitted at least one hour before the next session begins. The civil service will endeavour to provide the citizen with a replacement writ to enable them to submit a new declaration where possible. Note that the replacement declaration is added to the end of the running order at the point it is submitted; it does not get inserted in the original declaration place in the running order.

	If a declaration is withdrawn after a session begins then the right to submit a declaration that summit is lost.		If a declaration is withdrawn after a session begins then the right to submit a declaration that summit is lost.

Beeswax at 11:57, 30 June 2024

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	The Conclave has a number of powers to enable them to fulfil their constitutional role to support the proper use of magic by the Empire. These powers are grouped together as the Declarations of the Conclave. Declarations are used by the Conclave to determine policy and to appoint citizens to the Imperial titles appointed by the Conclave. They always require a vote by the assembled Imperial magicians to pass.		The Conclave has a number of powers to enable them to fulfil their constitutional role to support the proper use of magic by the Empire. These powers are grouped together as the Declarations of the Conclave. Declarations are used by the Conclave to determine policy and to appoint citizens to the Imperial titles appointed by the Conclave. They always require a vote by the assembled Imperial magicians to pass.

	A ~~declarationis~~ generally a short sentence or two beginning "''The Imperial conclave declares...''" and then a single specific thing such as "''...that there should be an election for the position of Archmage of Winter''" or "''...that Sadogua should be considered an enemy of the Empire.''"		A declaration is generally a short sentence or two beginning "''The Imperial conclave declares...''" and then a single specific thing such as "''...that there should be an election for the position of Archmage of Winter''" or "''...that Sadogua should be considered an enemy of the Empire.''"

	==Raising a declaration==		==Raising a declaration==

Dre at 10:40, 30 June 2024

2024-06-30T10:40:17Z

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	The Conclave has a number of powers to enable them to fulfil their constitutional role to support the proper use of magic by the Empire. These powers are grouped together as the Declarations of the Conclave. Declarations are used by the Conclave to determine policy and to appoint citizens to the Imperial titles appointed by the Conclave. They always require a vote by the assembled Imperial magicians to pass.		The Conclave has a number of powers to enable them to fulfil their constitutional role to support the proper use of magic by the Empire. These powers are grouped together as the Declarations of the Conclave. Declarations are used by the Conclave to determine policy and to appoint citizens to the Imperial titles appointed by the Conclave. They always require a vote by the assembled Imperial magicians to pass.

	A ~~declaration are~~ generally a short sentence or two beginning "''The Imperial conclave declares...''" and then a single specific thing such as "''...that there should be an election for the position of Archmage of Winter''" or "''...that Sadogua should be considered an enemy of the Empire.''"		A declarationis generally a short sentence or two beginning "''The Imperial conclave declares...''" and then a single specific thing such as "''...that there should be an election for the position of Archmage of Winter''" or "''...that Sadogua should be considered an enemy of the Empire.''"

	==Raising a declaration==		==Raising a declaration==
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	Because the Imperial Conclave permits any magician of the Empire to take part, a [[Conclave session]] can take a long time to complete. One of the few things that restricts the potential duration of Conclave is the number of declarations that can be submitted. Each order can submit one declaration per session, but in theory the Imperial Senate could create any number of new Imperial titles that have the power to submit declarations. Doing so would make Conclave sessions unacceptably long and this would violate the Constitutional requirement that the Conclave ''"accord a voice to those citizens who demonstrate command of magic"''.		Because the Imperial Conclave permits any magician of the Empire to take part, a [[Conclave session]] can take a long time to complete. One of the few things that restricts the potential duration of Conclave is the number of declarations that can be submitted. Each order can submit one declaration per session, but in theory the Imperial Senate could create any number of new Imperial titles that have the power to submit declarations. Doing so would make Conclave sessions unacceptably long and this would violate the Constitutional requirement that the Conclave ''"accord a voice to those citizens who demonstrate command of magic"''.

	As a result the number of Conclave orders is limited to seven (there could be less than this if the Senate chose to dissolve an order). Crucially the number of Imperial titles that can submit a declaration for the consideration of the Conclave is strictly limited. Under guidance issued by the Constitutional Court, an Imperial title can only ever be given the power to raise a single declaration each summit, only of a specific type, and only if no other Imperial title can submit a declaration of that type. Thus the Senate could create a new Imperial title and give it the power to raise a single Declaration of Sorcery, since no other existing title has the power to raise that declaration. But they could not create a title that could raise a Declaration of Endowment, since the existing ~~Burser~~ of the Conclave has that responsibility already. Any change to Imperial law that broke these rules is likely to fail scrutiny.		As a result the number of Conclave orders is limited to seven (there could be less than this if the Senate chose to dissolve an order). Crucially the number of Imperial titles that can submit a declaration for the consideration of the Conclave is strictly limited. Under guidance issued by the Constitutional Court, an Imperial title can only ever be given the power to raise a single declaration each summit, only of a specific type, and only if no other Imperial title can submit a declaration of that type. Thus the Senate could create a new Imperial title and give it the power to raise a single Declaration of Sorcery, since no other existing title has the power to raise that declaration. But they could not create a title that could raise a Declaration of Endowment, since the existing Bursar of the Conclave has that responsibility already. Any change to Imperial law that broke these rules is likely to fail scrutiny.

	The archmages are a special exception to this rule, since they share a common power to raise a Declaration of Alignment. However, their powers remain practically distinct since they can only submit the Declaration for eternals of their realm.		The archmages are a special exception to this rule, since they share a common power to raise a Declaration of Alignment. However, their powers remain practically distinct since they can only submit the Declaration for eternals of their realm.

Matt: /* Overview */

2024-06-30T07:16:40Z

Overview

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	The Conclave has a number of powers to enable them to fulfil their constitutional role to support the proper use of magic by the Empire. These powers are grouped together as the Declarations of the Conclave. Declarations are used by the Conclave to determine policy and to appoint citizens to the Imperial titles appointed by the Conclave. They always require a vote by the assembled Imperial magicians to pass.		The Conclave has a number of powers to enable them to fulfil their constitutional role to support the proper use of magic by the Empire. These powers are grouped together as the Declarations of the Conclave. Declarations are used by the Conclave to determine policy and to appoint citizens to the Imperial titles appointed by the Conclave. They always require a vote by the assembled Imperial magicians to pass.

	A declaration are generally a short sentence beginning "''The Imperial conclave declares...''" and then a single specific thing such as "''...that there should be an election for the position of Archmage of Winter''" or "''...that Sadogua should be considered an enemy of the Empire.''"		A declaration are generally a short sentence or two beginning "''The Imperial conclave declares...''" and then a single specific thing such as "''...that there should be an election for the position of Archmage of Winter''" or "''...that Sadogua should be considered an enemy of the Empire.''"

	==Raising a declaration==		==Raising a declaration==

Hailmur: /* List of Declarations */

2024-06-24T00:27:40Z

List of Declarations

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	\| [[Dissemination]] \|\| Propose that knowledge of a ritual be shared with someone \|\| None		\| [[Dissemination]] \|\| Propose that knowledge of a ritual be shared with someone \|\| None
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[Endorsement]] \|\| Propose that an act of magic is in the interests of the Empire \|\| ~~None~~		\| [[Endorsement]] \|\| Propose that an act of magic is in the interests of the Empire \|\| [[Arcane Envoy]]
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[Endowment]] \|\| Propose that someone receive something owned by the Conclave \|\| [[Bursar of the Conclave]]		\| [[Endowment]] \|\| Propose that someone receive something owned by the Conclave \|\| [[Bursar of the Conclave]]

Rafferty at 20:44, 14 June 2024

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	~~[[Category:Conclave]]~~
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=GracediTassato.jpg\|title=Grace Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato of the Gilded Horn carta appears sceptical.\|caption=Declarations are the political tools - or weapons - of the Conclave.\|align=left\|width=300}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=GracediTassato.jpg\|title=Grace Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato of the Gilded Horn carta appears sceptical.\|caption=Declarations are the political tools - or weapons - of the Conclave.\|align=left\|width=300}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
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	\|}		\|}
	{{Conclave further reading}}		{{Conclave further reading}}
			[[Category:Conclave]]

Rafferty: /* Resolution */

2024-05-02T12:27:05Z

Resolution

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	The civil servants supporting the meeting may choose to count votes on a general aye or nay where the outcome is very clear. If voting is required, magicians normally vote by raising their hands and are counted out by order with civil servants verifying any counts and adding on any independents.		The civil servants supporting the meeting may choose to count votes on a general aye or nay where the outcome is very clear. If voting is required, magicians normally vote by raising their hands and are counted out by order with civil servants verifying any counts and adding on any independents.

	When a declaration is carried, the effects of that declaration come into effect at the ''end'' of the Conclave session. For example, if an [[archmage]] loses their title due to a [[Candidacy\|Declaration of Candidacy]] they legally lose their powers and must surrender their regalia only at the end of the session.		When a declaration is carried, the effects of that declaration come into effect at the ''end'' of the Conclave session. For example, if an [[archmage]] loses their title due to a [[Candidacy\|Declaration of Candidacy]] they legally lose their powers and must surrender their regalia only at the end of the session. Similarly, if someone uses the [[Arbiter_of_the_Rogue_Declaration#Rogue_Declaration\|rogue declaration]] during a session in which they also gain a different title via [[Candidacy]], they gain the new title at the end of the session meaning their rogue declaration is legal.

	==Withdrawal==		==Withdrawal==