Imperial Orcs leadership - Revision history

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	<div style="float:right; width: 500px;"><box>'''Appointing the Senator'''<br>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px;"><box>'''Appointing the Senator'''<br>
	Every time an Imperial Orc allocates a [[military unit]] to [[Military_unit#Supporting_an_Army\|support]] an [[~~Imperial armies~~\|Imperial army]] they receive votes. A military unit provides 10 votes, plus an extra 2 votes for each time it has been [[Military_unit#Upgrades\|upgraded]]. Only the actual rank of the military unit counts in this calculation. [[Enchantment\|Enchantments]], [[curse\|curses]], penalties or bonuses for downtime effects and so on have no effect. When the senator is elected, the number of votes they have accrued over the previous year is tallied.		Every time an Imperial Orc allocates a [[military unit]] to [[Military_unit#Supporting_an_Army\|support]] an [[army\|Imperial army]], they receive votes. A military unit provides 10 votes, plus an extra 2 votes for each time it has been [[Military_unit#Upgrades\|upgraded]]. Only the actual rank of the military unit counts in this calculation. [[Enchantment\|Enchantments]], [[curse\|curses]], penalties or bonuses for downtime effects and so on have no effect. When the senator is elected, the number of votes they have accrued over the previous year is tallied.

	Characters new to the nation who have a military unit personal resource are assumed to have spent the previous year supporting an Imperial army. Likewise, players with a military unit who have missed an event are similarly assumed to have supported an army. We've made this rule for game balance reasons - so that new characters and players unable to attend every event are not unfairly penalised. If it becomes relevant, players are encouraged to create simple explanations as to how they have supported an army without showing up in the [[Imperial Roll of Honour]] or directly affecting the downtime campaign such as training new recruits, protecting supply lines, or the like.		Characters new to the nation who have a military unit personal resource are assumed to have spent the previous year supporting an Imperial army. Likewise, players with a military unit who have missed an event are similarly assumed to have supported an army. We've made this rule for game balance reasons - so that new characters and players unable to attend every event are not unfairly penalised. If it becomes relevant, players are encouraged to create simple explanations as to how they have supported an army without showing up in the [[Imperial Roll of Honour]] or directly affecting the downtime campaign such as training new recruits, protecting supply lines, or the like.

Beeswax: /* Leading a territory */

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Leading a territory

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	Being the leader of a [[military unit]] is a prerequisite to vote, and only those who support the Imperial armies have a say in the appointment of the senator. An Imperial Orc receives a number of votes based on the quality of their troops and how often they have supported Imperial armies over the previous years. Voting is done openly - orcs are encouraged to proudly declare the number of votes they are placing behind their chosen candidate and then stand with them. Once everyone has voted, any candidate can call for a formal count with the aid of the civil service and the egregore, or (in cases where victory is obvious) they can concede and declare the winner by acclaim.		Being the leader of a [[military unit]] is a prerequisite to vote, and only those who support the Imperial armies have a say in the appointment of the senator. An Imperial Orc receives a number of votes based on the quality of their troops and how often they have supported Imperial armies over the previous years. Voting is done openly - orcs are encouraged to proudly declare the number of votes they are placing behind their chosen candidate and then stand with them. Once everyone has voted, any candidate can call for a formal count with the aid of the civil service and the egregore, or (in cases where victory is obvious) they can concede and declare the winner by acclaim.

	The senator for Skarsind is elected during the Winter Solstice ~~each year. As~~ the ~~Imperial Orcs gain more territory, they will gain more senators and these elections will be spread out through~~ the ~~year~~.		The senators for each Imperial territory are re-elected at specific equinox and solstices during the year. The senator for Skarsind is elected during the Winter Solstice and the senator for Mareave is elected at the Spring Equinox.

	===Incumbent===		===Incumbent===
	The current Imperial Orc senators are listed below - see the individual territory pages for a full election history for each position.		The current Imperial Orc senators are listed below - see the individual territory pages for a full election history for each position.
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	* [[Skarsind]] - {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Senator_for_Skarsind_occupant}}		* [[Skarsind]] - {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Senator_for_Skarsind_occupant}}
	<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=ShamanOrk-72.jpg\|align=right\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=ShamanOrk-72.jpg\|align=right\|width=300}}</div>

	==Shamans==		==Shamans==
	[[Shamans]] play an important role in the leadership of Imperial Orc society. Their link to the orc ancestors is considered to provide valuable insight and wisdom. By tradition shamans are consulted by Imperial Orc senators, generals, and warlords before significant decisions are made, so that they can provide the ancestor’s guidance. A warlord or similar individual might have a specific favoured shaman they regularly consult, but senators and generals are more likely to speak to all the shamans present. Individual Orcs also seek out shamans for advice when they make important decisions, either to receive guidance in making up their minds or to see how the ancestors feel about the course of action they have decided on.		[[Shamans]] play an important role in the leadership of Imperial Orc society. Their link to the orc ancestors is considered to provide valuable insight and wisdom. By tradition shamans are consulted by Imperial Orc senators, generals, and warlords before significant decisions are made, so that they can provide the ancestor’s guidance. A warlord or similar individual might have a specific favoured shaman they regularly consult, but senators and generals are more likely to speak to all the shamans present. Individual Orcs also seek out shamans for advice when they make important decisions, either to receive guidance in making up their minds or to see how the ancestors feel about the course of action they have decided on.

Hailmur: /* Overview */

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Overview

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	Few Imperial orcs have much time for or interest in the sophisticated political intrigues so popular in places such as the [[The League\|League]]. They are perfectly capable of understanding that a senator might say one thing and mean another, but among themselves they expect plain talking. In part this is because Imperial Orcs expect and demand an unyielding chain of command. Leaders amongst the orcs will usually explain the details of a plan because they want their followers to understand it, but they rarely if ever feel the need to justify it. In the view of most Imperial Orcs you either trust your leaders implicitly or you choose someone different to follow. Undermining your leaders weakens the nation, and is regarded with contempt when done to advance your own position.		Few Imperial orcs have much time for or interest in the sophisticated political intrigues so popular in places such as the [[The League\|League]]. They are perfectly capable of understanding that a senator might say one thing and mean another, but among themselves they expect plain talking. In part this is because Imperial Orcs expect and demand an unyielding chain of command. Leaders amongst the orcs will usually explain the details of a plan because they want their followers to understand it, but they rarely if ever feel the need to justify it. In the view of most Imperial Orcs you either trust your leaders implicitly or you choose someone different to follow. Undermining your leaders weakens the nation, and is regarded with contempt when done to advance your own position.

	Before the coming of the septs, Imperial Orc society was organised into [[Imperial_Orcs_military_concerns#The_Legion\|individual legions]], tight-knit groups of warriors who lived and fought together as part of one of the Imperial Orc armies. That situation is slowly changing with some Orcs preferring to join coteries. Originally a Yerende idea, a coterie is simply a group of orcs who unite behind a common purpose, plan or shared goal. ~~Coterie's~~ appeal to those who seek a future outside of the Summer Storm ~~and~~ the Winter Sun. Like reaver bands, they can offer more personal freedom, but they still satisfy the desire to be part of something significant, providing a close sense of kinship and ~~mutal~~ bonds around shared goals. Although they are unlikely to compete with the status and importance of the legions for many years yet, their importance is likely to grow as the new septs establish themselves.		Before the coming of the septs, Imperial Orc society was organised into [[Imperial_Orcs_military_concerns#The_Legion\|individual legions]], tight-knit groups of warriors who lived and fought together as part of one of the Imperial Orc armies. That situation is slowly changing with some Orcs preferring to join coteries. Originally a Yerende idea, a coterie is simply a group of orcs who unite behind a common purpose, plan or shared goal. Coteries appeal to those who seek a future outside of the Summer Storm, the Winter Sun, and the Autumn Hammers. Like reaver bands, they can offer more personal freedom, but they still satisfy the desire to be part of something significant, providing a close sense of kinship and mutual bonds around shared goals. Although they are unlikely to compete with the status and importance of the legions for many years yet, their importance is likely to grow as the new septs establish themselves.

	When the Imperial Orcs had no [[territory\|territories]] of their own, they did not possess senators. As a result, the effective leadership of the nation lay with the warlords, the nominated leaders of the [[Imperial_Orcs_military_concerns#The_Legion\|individual legions]] and most especially with the two Imperial Orc [[general\|generals]]. Generals were chosen by bouts between legion members under rules agreed when the orcs joined the Empire. When they gained control of the territory of [[Skarsind]], this process was abandoned in favour of appointing a senator who in turn ~~appoints~~ both generals.		When the Imperial Orcs had no [[territory\|territories]] of their own, they did not possess senators. As a result, the effective leadership of the nation lay with the warlords, the nominated leaders of the [[Imperial_Orcs_military_concerns#The_Legion\|individual legions]] and most especially with the two Imperial Orc [[general\|generals]]. Generals were chosen by bouts between legion members under rules agreed when the orcs joined the Empire. When they gained control of the territory of [[Skarsind]], this process was abandoned in favour of appointing a senator who in turn appointed both generals.

	This limited enfranchisement reflects the Orcs martial history and their [[Orc#Revel_in_Battle\|militaristic nature]]. For a time, the Imperial Orcs appointed their senator through a vote of all "soldiers". Attempts exactly to define who a soldier was caused confusion, however, and within a few short years the practice was abandoned in favour of the new method. The new method was settled on following the landmark [[mandate]] upheld by the Imperial Orcs [[Assembly#The National Assemblies\|assembly]] in Autumn 382YE, and then [[382YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_24\|put into practice]] by '''Irontide Lok'''.		This limited enfranchisement reflects the Orcs martial history and their [[Orc#Revel_in_Battle\|militaristic nature]]. For a time, the Imperial Orcs appointed their senator through a vote of all "soldiers". Attempts exactly to define who a soldier was caused confusion, however, and within a few short years the practice was abandoned in favour of the new method. The new method was settled on following the landmark [[mandate]] upheld by the Imperial Orcs [[Assembly#The National Assemblies\|assembly]] in Autumn 382YE, and then [[382YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_24\|put into practice]] by '''Irontide Lok'''.

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	===Incumbent===		===Incumbent===
	The current Imperial Orc senators are listed below - see the individual territory pages for a full election history for each position.		The current Imperial Orc senators are listed below - see the individual territory pages for a full election history for each position.
			* [[Mareave]] - {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Senator_for_Mareave_occupant}}
	* [[Skarsind]] - {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Senator_for_Skarsind_occupant}}		* [[Skarsind]] - {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Senator_for_Skarsind_occupant}}
	<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=ShamanOrk-72.jpg\|align=right\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=ShamanOrk-72.jpg\|align=right\|width=300}}</div>

Hailmur: /* Overview */

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Overview

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	Few Imperial orcs have much time for or interest in the sophisticated political intrigues so popular in places such as the [[The League\|League]]. They are perfectly capable of understanding that a senator might say one thing and mean another, but among themselves they expect plain talking. In part this is because Imperial Orcs expect and demand an unyielding chain of command. Leaders amongst the orcs will usually explain the details of a plan because they want their followers to understand it, but they rarely if ever feel the need to justify it. In the view of most Imperial Orcs you either trust your leaders implicitly or you choose someone different to follow. Undermining your leaders weakens the nation, and is regarded with contempt when done to advance your own position.		Few Imperial orcs have much time for or interest in the sophisticated political intrigues so popular in places such as the [[The League\|League]]. They are perfectly capable of understanding that a senator might say one thing and mean another, but among themselves they expect plain talking. In part this is because Imperial Orcs expect and demand an unyielding chain of command. Leaders amongst the orcs will usually explain the details of a plan because they want their followers to understand it, but they rarely if ever feel the need to justify it. In the view of most Imperial Orcs you either trust your leaders implicitly or you choose someone different to follow. Undermining your leaders weakens the nation, and is regarded with contempt when done to advance your own position.

	Before the coming of the septs, Imperial Orc society was organised into [[Imperial_Orcs_military_concerns#The_Legion\|individual legions]], tight knit groups of warriors who lived and fought together as part of one of the Imperial Orc armies. That situation is slowly changing with some Orcs preferring to join coteries. Originally a Yerende idea, a coterie is simply a group of orcs who unite behind a common purpose, plan or shared goal. Coterie's appeal to those who seek a future outside of the Summer Storm and the Winter Sun. Like reaver bands, they can offer more personal freedom, but they still satisfy the desire to be part of something significant, providing a close sense of kinship and mutal bonds around shared goals. Although they are unlikely to compete with the status and importance of the legions for many years yet, their importance is likely to grow as the new septs establish themselves.		Before the coming of the septs, Imperial Orc society was organised into [[Imperial_Orcs_military_concerns#The_Legion\|individual legions]], tight-knit groups of warriors who lived and fought together as part of one of the Imperial Orc armies. That situation is slowly changing with some Orcs preferring to join coteries. Originally a Yerende idea, a coterie is simply a group of orcs who unite behind a common purpose, plan or shared goal. Coterie's appeal to those who seek a future outside of the Summer Storm and the Winter Sun. Like reaver bands, they can offer more personal freedom, but they still satisfy the desire to be part of something significant, providing a close sense of kinship and mutal bonds around shared goals. Although they are unlikely to compete with the status and importance of the legions for many years yet, their importance is likely to grow as the new septs establish themselves.

	When the Imperial Orcs had no [[territory\|territories]] of their own, they did not possess senators. As a result the effective leadership of the nation lay with the warlords, the nominated leaders of the [[Imperial_Orcs_military_concerns#The_Legion\|individual legions]] and most especially with the two Imperial Orc [[general\|generals]]. Generals were chosen by bouts between legion members under rules agreed when the orcs joined the Empire. When they gained control of the territory of [[Skarsind]], this process was abandoned in favour of appointing a senator who in turn appoints both generals.		When the Imperial Orcs had no [[territory\|territories]] of their own, they did not possess senators. As a result, the effective leadership of the nation lay with the warlords, the nominated leaders of the [[Imperial_Orcs_military_concerns#The_Legion\|individual legions]] and most especially with the two Imperial Orc [[general\|generals]]. Generals were chosen by bouts between legion members under rules agreed when the orcs joined the Empire. When they gained control of the territory of [[Skarsind]], this process was abandoned in favour of appointing a senator who in turn appoints both generals.

	This limited enfranchisement reflects the Orcs martial history and their [[Orc#Revel_in_Battle\|militaristic nature]]. For a time, the Imperial Orcs appointed their senator through a vote of all "soldiers". Attempts exactly to define who a soldier was caused confusion, however, and within a few short years the practice was abandoned in favour of the new method. The new method was settled on following the landmark [[mandate]] upheld by the Imperial Orcs [[Assembly#The National Assemblies\|assembly]] in Autumn 382YE, an then [[382YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_24\|put into practice]] by Irontide Lok.		This limited enfranchisement reflects the Orcs martial history and their [[Orc#Revel_in_Battle\|militaristic nature]]. For a time, the Imperial Orcs appointed their senator through a vote of all "soldiers". Attempts exactly to define who a soldier was caused confusion, however, and within a few short years the practice was abandoned in favour of the new method. The new method was settled on following the landmark [[mandate]] upheld by the Imperial Orcs [[Assembly#The National Assemblies\|assembly]] in Autumn 382YE, and then [[382YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_24\|put into practice]] by '''Irontide Lok'''.

	<div style="float:right; width: 500px;"><box>'''Appointing the Senator'''<br>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px;"><box>'''Appointing the Senator'''<br>

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	The current Imperial Orc senators are listed below - see the individual territory pages for a full election history for each position.		The current Imperial Orc senators are listed below - see the individual territory pages for a full election history for each position.
	* [[Skarsind]] - {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Senator_for_Skarsind_occupant}}		* [[Skarsind]] - {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Senator_for_Skarsind_occupant}}
			<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=ShamanOrk-72.jpg\|align=right\|width=300}}</div>
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=ShamanOrk-72.jpg\|align=right\|width=300}}

	==Shamans==		==Shamans==
	[[Shamans]] play an important role in the leadership of Imperial Orc society. Their link to the orc ancestors is considered to provide valuable insight and wisdom. By tradition shamans are consulted by Imperial Orc senators, generals, and warlords before significant decisions are made, so that they can provide the ancestor’s guidance. A warlord or similar individual might have a specific favoured shaman they regularly consult, but senators and generals are more likely to speak to all the shamans present. Individual Orcs also seek out shamans for advice when they make important decisions, either to receive guidance in making up their minds or to see how the ancestors feel about the course of action they have decided on.		[[Shamans]] play an important role in the leadership of Imperial Orc society. Their link to the orc ancestors is considered to provide valuable insight and wisdom. By tradition shamans are consulted by Imperial Orc senators, generals, and warlords before significant decisions are made, so that they can provide the ancestor’s guidance. A warlord or similar individual might have a specific favoured shaman they regularly consult, but senators and generals are more likely to speak to all the shamans present. Individual Orcs also seek out shamans for advice when they make important decisions, either to receive guidance in making up their minds or to see how the ancestors feel about the course of action they have decided on.

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Senator Vio.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Irontide Vio was the first [[Senator]] for [[Skarsind]] - indeed the first Imperial Orc Senator - shown here with one of the many trophies<br>the Imperial Orcs have taken in battle.\|width=550}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Senator Vio.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Irontide Vio was the first [[Senator]] for [[Skarsind]] - indeed the first Imperial Orc Senator - shown here with one of the many trophies<br>the Imperial Orcs have taken in battle.\|width=550}}
	~~==The Legion==~~
	The legions are the backbone of the Imperial Orc armies, and most Imperial Orcs are (or were) a member of one of the countless different units of tight-knit soldiers. Each legion has its own identity but most are organized along military lines, and are an official part of one of the two Imperial Orc armies. In practice the legions are a cross between a regiment and an informal family group. Although not all the members of a legion are warriors, or even members of the army, the camaraderie and mindset of the career soldier tends to permeate throughout a legion.

	~~Each orc legion chooses its own name and symbols but most can also be identified by their favoured fighting style~~. ~~One legion may have~~ a ~~bias for plate armour~~ and ~~pole-weapons~~, ~~while another favours sword~~ and ~~shield~~. ~~Warriors are~~ usually ~~expected to have at least~~ a ~~basic mastery of~~ their ~~legion's favoured style~~. ~~Each legion is fiercely proud~~ of ~~its identity in battle, and a healthy, good natured rivalry exists between legions with regard~~ to ~~tactics and combat style~~. ~~This rivalry is put aside on~~ the ~~battlefield~~, and ~~warlords are careful~~ to ~~ensure that it never undermines loyalty and service to the Empire; the place for combat between members of rival legions is the fighting pit, not the battlefield~~.		==Overview==
			Few Imperial orcs have much time for or interest in the sophisticated political intrigues so popular in places such as the [[The League\|League]]. They are perfectly capable of understanding that a senator might say one thing and mean another, but among themselves they expect plain talking. In part this is because Imperial Orcs expect and demand an unyielding chain of command. Leaders amongst the orcs will usually explain the details of a plan because they want their followers to understand it, but they rarely if ever feel the need to justify it. In the view of most Imperial Orcs you either trust your leaders implicitly or you choose someone different to follow. Undermining your leaders weakens the nation, and is regarded with contempt when done to advance your own position.

	~~Banners and standards are particularly important to~~ Imperial ~~Orcs. Legion camps are often decorated with banners displaying legion~~ [[~~Imperial Orcs culture and customs~~#~~Symbols~~\|~~symbols~~]], as Orcs ~~find it reassuring~~ to ~~be surrounded by images that reinforce their~~ group ~~identity~~. ~~Many bear an image of the horse as~~ a ~~symbol~~ of the ~~Empire alongside specific legion markings~~ and ~~colours~~. ~~Imperial Orcs differentiate between banners~~, ~~which are general symbols~~ of ~~legion identity~~, and ~~a legion standard~~. ~~Many~~ legions ~~have a legion standard~~, ~~which~~ is ~~a symbol of the legion's pride. Trophies from particularly notable legion members or items of exceptional worth that once belonged~~ to ~~someone in~~ the ~~legion are often added to a legion standard~~.		Before the coming of the septs, Imperial Orc society was organised into [[Imperial_Orcs_military_concerns#The_Legion\|individual legions]], tight knit groups of warriors who lived and fought together as part of one of the Imperial Orc armies. That situation is slowly changing with some Orcs preferring to join coteries. Originally a Yerende idea, a coterie is simply a group of orcs who unite behind a common purpose, plan or shared goal. Coterie's appeal to those who seek a future outside of the Summer Storm and the Winter Sun. Like reaver bands, they can offer more personal freedom, but they still satisfy the desire to be part of something significant, providing a close sense of kinship and mutal bonds around shared goals. Although they are unlikely to compete with the status and importance of the legions for many years yet, their importance is likely to grow as the new septs establish themselves.

	~~Legions chose~~ their own ~~commanders~~, ~~called warlords, with individuals chosen for their ability to provide clear~~ effective leadership ~~in battle~~, ~~according to~~ the ~~traditions~~ of the individual legion~~. Orcs expect their leaders to be inspirational as well as astute so~~ the ~~majority of warlords are powerful warriors who lead from~~ the ~~front~~. ~~Those who lead by cunning alone need to be particularly smart and their legions are often small but very tight knit. Warlords appoint members~~ of the ~~legion to a chain~~ of ~~command beneath them~~, ~~so that if they fall~~ in ~~battle they can be quickly replaced – the life~~ of ~~the legion is always more valuable than the life of any individual~~.		When the Imperial Orcs had no [[territory\|territories]] of their own, they did not possess senators. As a result the effective leadership of the nation lay with the warlords, the nominated leaders of the [[Imperial_Orcs_military_concerns#The_Legion\|individual legions]] and most especially with the two Imperial Orc [[general\|generals]]. Generals were chosen by bouts between legion members under rules agreed when the orcs joined the Empire. When they gained control of the territory of [[Skarsind]], this process was abandoned in favour of appointing a senator who in turn appoints both generals.

	~~Most legions have~~ a ~~clear chain~~ of ~~command with harsh punishments for disloyalty or disobedience~~. ~~Imperial Orcs usually have little sympathy with individuals who refuse~~ to ~~follow orders. In battle, those~~ who ~~find themselves at odds with~~ a ~~legion’s leadership face summary court martial~~, ~~at other times they are usually expelled from~~ the ~~legion~~. ~~In such cases a group of orcs usually form their own rival legion~~, ~~while~~ an ~~individual must attempt to join another legion or face existence alone~~.		This limited enfranchisement reflects the Orcs martial history and their [[Orc#Revel_in_Battle\|militaristic nature]]. For a time, the Imperial Orcs appointed their senator through a vote of all "soldiers". Attempts exactly to define who a soldier was caused confusion, however, and within a few short years the practice was abandoned in favour of the new method. The new method was settled on following the landmark [[mandate]] upheld by the Imperial Orcs [[Assembly#The National Assemblies\|assembly]] in Autumn 382YE, an then [[382YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_24\|put into practice]] by Irontide Lok.

	Few Imperial orcs have much time for or interest in the sophisticated political intrigues so popular in places such as the [[The League\|League]]. They are perfectly capable of understanding that a senator might say one thing and mean another, but among themselves they expect plain talking. In part this is because Imperial Orcs expect and demand an unyielding chain of command. Leaders amongst the orcs will usually explain the details of a plan because they want their followers to understand it, but they rarely if ever feel the need to justify it. In the view of most Imperial Orcs you either trust your leaders implicitly or you choose someone different to follow. Undermining your leaders weakens the whole legion, and is regarded with contempt when done to advance your own position.
	<div style="float:right; width: 500px;"><box>'''Appointing the Senator'''<br>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px;"><box>'''Appointing the Senator'''<br>
	Every time an Imperial Orc allocates a [[military unit]] to [[Military_unit#Supporting_an_Army\|support]] an [[Imperial armies\|Imperial army]] they receive votes. A military unit provides 10 votes, plus an extra 2 votes for each time it has been [[Military_unit#Upgrades\|upgraded]]. Only the actual rank of the military unit counts in this calculation. [[Enchantment\|Enchantments]], [[curse\|curses]], penalties or bonuses for downtime effects and so on have no effect. When the senator is elected, the number of votes they have accrued over the previous year is tallied.		Every time an Imperial Orc allocates a [[military unit]] to [[Military_unit#Supporting_an_Army\|support]] an [[Imperial armies\|Imperial army]] they receive votes. A military unit provides 10 votes, plus an extra 2 votes for each time it has been [[Military_unit#Upgrades\|upgraded]]. Only the actual rank of the military unit counts in this calculation. [[Enchantment\|Enchantments]], [[curse\|curses]], penalties or bonuses for downtime effects and so on have no effect. When the senator is elected, the number of votes they have accrued over the previous year is tallied.
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	* [[Skarsind]] - {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Senator_for_Skarsind_occupant}}		* [[Skarsind]] - {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Senator_for_Skarsind_occupant}}

	~~===History===~~
	When the Imperial Orcs had no [[territory\|territories]] of their own, they did not possess senators. As a result the effective leadership of the nation lay with the warlords, and most especially with the two Imperial Orc [[general\|generals]]. Generals were chosen by bouts between legion members under rules agreed when the orcs joined the Empire. When they gained control of the territory of [[Skarsind]], this process was abandoned in favour of appointing a senator who in turn appoints both generals.

	This limited enfranchisement reflects the Orcs martial history and their [[Orc#Revel_in_Battle\|militaristic nature]]. For a time, the Imperial Orcs appointed their senator through a vote of all "soldiers". Attempts exactly to define who a soldier was caused confusion, however, and within a few short years the practice was abandoned in favour of the new method. The new method was settled on following the landmark [[mandate]] upheld by the Imperial Orcs [[Assembly#The National Assemblies\|assembly]] in Autumn 382YE, an then [[382YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_24\|put into practice]] by Irontide Lok.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=ShamanOrk-72.jpg\|align=right\|width=300}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=ShamanOrk-72.jpg\|align=right\|width=300}}

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	It is not uncommon to ignore the advice shamans give though it should always be weighed and considered. The orcs' barbarian ancestors do not understand the life of the Imperial Orcs, and their voices tend to be the loudest of those heard by the shamans. There are exceptions; some shamans possess enough wisdom that their advice is valuable even when it does not come directly from an ancestor, and other shamans have an affinity for one or more helpful ancestors whose words often seem to be more relevant to their Imperial descendants.		It is not uncommon to ignore the advice shamans give though it should always be weighed and considered. The orcs' barbarian ancestors do not understand the life of the Imperial Orcs, and their voices tend to be the loudest of those heard by the shamans. There are exceptions; some shamans possess enough wisdom that their advice is valuable even when it does not come directly from an ancestor, and other shamans have an affinity for one or more helpful ancestors whose words often seem to be more relevant to their Imperial descendants.

	~~==Prominent Imperial Orcs Legions==~~
	~~A short list of well-known Imperial Orcs legions who regularly attend Anvil can be found [[Prominent legions\|here]].~~

	{{Imperial Orcs Links}}		{{Imperial Orcs Links}}

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	Once the candidates have made themselves known, each in turn is invited by the egregore to present an item of [[worth]] and explain its significance to the candidate or the nation. The egregore has recommended this method because the Orcs need to be represented by someone who can hold their own in an arena where debate and the ability to express oneself are key.		Once the candidates have made themselves known, each in turn is invited by the egregore to present an item of [[worth]] and explain its significance to the candidate or the nation. The egregore has recommended this method because the Orcs need to be represented by someone who can hold their own in an arena where debate and the ability to express oneself are key.

	Being the leader of a [[military unit]] is a prerequisite to vote, and only those who support the Imperial armies have a say in the appointment of the senator. An Imperial Orc receives a number of votes based on the quality of their troops and how often they have supported Imperial armies over the previous years. Voting is done openly - orcs are encouraged to proudly declare the number of votes they are placing behind their chosen candidate~~. They~~ then stand with ~~their chosen candiate~~. Once everyone has voted, any ~~canidate~~ can call for a formal count with the aid of the civil service and the egregore, or (in cases where victory is obvious) they can concede and declare the winner by acclaim.		Being the leader of a [[military unit]] is a prerequisite to vote, and only those who support the Imperial armies have a say in the appointment of the senator. An Imperial Orc receives a number of votes based on the quality of their troops and how often they have supported Imperial armies over the previous years. Voting is done openly - orcs are encouraged to proudly declare the number of votes they are placing behind their chosen candidate and then stand with them. Once everyone has voted, any candidate can call for a formal count with the aid of the civil service and the egregore, or (in cases where victory is obvious) they can concede and declare the winner by acclaim.

	The senator for Skarsind is elected during the Winter Solstice each year. As the Imperial Orcs gain more territory, they will gain more senators and these elections will be spread out through the year.		The senator for Skarsind is elected during the Winter Solstice each year. As the Imperial Orcs gain more territory, they will gain more senators and these elections will be spread out through the year.

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	Few Imperial orcs have much time for or interest in the sophisticated political intrigues so popular in places such as the [[The League\|League]]. They are perfectly capable of understanding that a senator might say one thing and mean another, but among themselves they expect plain talking. In part this is because Imperial Orcs expect and demand an unyielding chain of command. Leaders amongst the orcs will usually explain the details of a plan because they want their followers to understand it, but they rarely if ever feel the need to justify it. In the view of most Imperial Orcs you either trust your leaders implicitly or you choose someone different to follow. Undermining your leaders weakens the nation, and is regarded with contempt when done to advance your own position.		Few Imperial orcs have much time for or interest in the sophisticated political intrigues so popular in places such as the [[The League\|League]]. They are perfectly capable of understanding that a senator might say one thing and mean another, but among themselves they expect plain talking. In part this is because Imperial Orcs expect and demand an unyielding chain of command. Leaders amongst the orcs will usually explain the details of a plan because they want their followers to understand it, but they rarely if ever feel the need to justify it. In the view of most Imperial Orcs you either trust your leaders implicitly or you choose someone different to follow. Undermining your leaders weakens the nation, and is regarded with contempt when done to advance your own position.

	Before the coming of the septs, Imperial Orc society was organised into [[Imperial_Orcs_military_concerns#The_Legion\|individual legions]], tight-knit groups of warriors who lived and fought together as part of one of the Imperial Orc armies. That situation is slowly changing with some Orcs preferring to join coteries. Originally a Yerende idea, a coterie is simply a group of orcs who unite behind a common purpose, plan or shared goal. ~~Coterie's~~ appeal to those who seek a future outside of the Summer Storm ~~and~~ the Winter Sun. Like reaver bands, they can offer more personal freedom, but they still satisfy the desire to be part of something significant, providing a close sense of kinship and ~~mutal~~ bonds around shared goals. Although they are unlikely to compete with the status and importance of the legions for many years yet, their importance is likely to grow as the new septs establish themselves.		Before the coming of the septs, Imperial Orc society was organised into [[Imperial_Orcs_military_concerns#The_Legion\|individual legions]], tight-knit groups of warriors who lived and fought together as part of one of the Imperial Orc armies. That situation is slowly changing with some Orcs preferring to join coteries. Originally a Yerende idea, a coterie is simply a group of orcs who unite behind a common purpose, plan or shared goal. Coteries appeal to those who seek a future outside of the Summer Storm, the Winter Sun, and the Autumn Hammers. Like reaver bands, they can offer more personal freedom, but they still satisfy the desire to be part of something significant, providing a close sense of kinship and mutual bonds around shared goals. Although they are unlikely to compete with the status and importance of the legions for many years yet, their importance is likely to grow as the new septs establish themselves.

	When the Imperial Orcs had no [[territory\|territories]] of their own, they did not possess senators. As a result, the effective leadership of the nation lay with the warlords, the nominated leaders of the [[Imperial_Orcs_military_concerns#The_Legion\|individual legions]] and most especially with the two Imperial Orc [[general\|generals]]. Generals were chosen by bouts between legion members under rules agreed when the orcs joined the Empire. When they gained control of the territory of [[Skarsind]], this process was abandoned in favour of appointing a senator who in turn ~~appoints~~ both generals.		When the Imperial Orcs had no [[territory\|territories]] of their own, they did not possess senators. As a result, the effective leadership of the nation lay with the warlords, the nominated leaders of the [[Imperial_Orcs_military_concerns#The_Legion\|individual legions]] and most especially with the two Imperial Orc [[general\|generals]]. Generals were chosen by bouts between legion members under rules agreed when the orcs joined the Empire. When they gained control of the territory of [[Skarsind]], this process was abandoned in favour of appointing a senator who in turn appointed both generals.

	This limited enfranchisement reflects the Orcs martial history and their [[Orc#Revel_in_Battle\|militaristic nature]]. For a time, the Imperial Orcs appointed their senator through a vote of all "soldiers". Attempts exactly to define who a soldier was caused confusion, however, and within a few short years the practice was abandoned in favour of the new method. The new method was settled on following the landmark [[mandate]] upheld by the Imperial Orcs [[Assembly#The National Assemblies\|assembly]] in Autumn 382YE, and then [[382YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_24\|put into practice]] by '''Irontide Lok'''.		This limited enfranchisement reflects the Orcs martial history and their [[Orc#Revel_in_Battle\|militaristic nature]]. For a time, the Imperial Orcs appointed their senator through a vote of all "soldiers". Attempts exactly to define who a soldier was caused confusion, however, and within a few short years the practice was abandoned in favour of the new method. The new method was settled on following the landmark [[mandate]] upheld by the Imperial Orcs [[Assembly#The National Assemblies\|assembly]] in Autumn 382YE, and then [[382YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_24\|put into practice]] by '''Irontide Lok'''.

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	Few Imperial orcs have much time for or interest in the sophisticated political intrigues so popular in places such as the [[The League\|League]]. They are perfectly capable of understanding that a senator might say one thing and mean another, but among themselves they expect plain talking. In part this is because Imperial Orcs expect and demand an unyielding chain of command. Leaders amongst the orcs will usually explain the details of a plan because they want their followers to understand it, but they rarely if ever feel the need to justify it. In the view of most Imperial Orcs you either trust your leaders implicitly or you choose someone different to follow. Undermining your leaders weakens the nation, and is regarded with contempt when done to advance your own position.		Few Imperial orcs have much time for or interest in the sophisticated political intrigues so popular in places such as the [[The League\|League]]. They are perfectly capable of understanding that a senator might say one thing and mean another, but among themselves they expect plain talking. In part this is because Imperial Orcs expect and demand an unyielding chain of command. Leaders amongst the orcs will usually explain the details of a plan because they want their followers to understand it, but they rarely if ever feel the need to justify it. In the view of most Imperial Orcs you either trust your leaders implicitly or you choose someone different to follow. Undermining your leaders weakens the nation, and is regarded with contempt when done to advance your own position.

	Before the coming of the septs, Imperial Orc society was organised into [[Imperial_Orcs_military_concerns#The_Legion\|individual legions]], tight knit groups of warriors who lived and fought together as part of one of the Imperial Orc armies. That situation is slowly changing with some Orcs preferring to join coteries. Originally a Yerende idea, a coterie is simply a group of orcs who unite behind a common purpose, plan or shared goal. Coterie's appeal to those who seek a future outside of the Summer Storm and the Winter Sun. Like reaver bands, they can offer more personal freedom, but they still satisfy the desire to be part of something significant, providing a close sense of kinship and mutal bonds around shared goals. Although they are unlikely to compete with the status and importance of the legions for many years yet, their importance is likely to grow as the new septs establish themselves.		Before the coming of the septs, Imperial Orc society was organised into [[Imperial_Orcs_military_concerns#The_Legion\|individual legions]], tight-knit groups of warriors who lived and fought together as part of one of the Imperial Orc armies. That situation is slowly changing with some Orcs preferring to join coteries. Originally a Yerende idea, a coterie is simply a group of orcs who unite behind a common purpose, plan or shared goal. Coterie's appeal to those who seek a future outside of the Summer Storm and the Winter Sun. Like reaver bands, they can offer more personal freedom, but they still satisfy the desire to be part of something significant, providing a close sense of kinship and mutal bonds around shared goals. Although they are unlikely to compete with the status and importance of the legions for many years yet, their importance is likely to grow as the new septs establish themselves.

	When the Imperial Orcs had no [[territory\|territories]] of their own, they did not possess senators. As a result the effective leadership of the nation lay with the warlords, the nominated leaders of the [[Imperial_Orcs_military_concerns#The_Legion\|individual legions]] and most especially with the two Imperial Orc [[general\|generals]]. Generals were chosen by bouts between legion members under rules agreed when the orcs joined the Empire. When they gained control of the territory of [[Skarsind]], this process was abandoned in favour of appointing a senator who in turn appoints both generals.		When the Imperial Orcs had no [[territory\|territories]] of their own, they did not possess senators. As a result, the effective leadership of the nation lay with the warlords, the nominated leaders of the [[Imperial_Orcs_military_concerns#The_Legion\|individual legions]] and most especially with the two Imperial Orc [[general\|generals]]. Generals were chosen by bouts between legion members under rules agreed when the orcs joined the Empire. When they gained control of the territory of [[Skarsind]], this process was abandoned in favour of appointing a senator who in turn appoints both generals.

	This limited enfranchisement reflects the Orcs martial history and their [[Orc#Revel_in_Battle\|militaristic nature]]. For a time, the Imperial Orcs appointed their senator through a vote of all "soldiers". Attempts exactly to define who a soldier was caused confusion, however, and within a few short years the practice was abandoned in favour of the new method. The new method was settled on following the landmark [[mandate]] upheld by the Imperial Orcs [[Assembly#The National Assemblies\|assembly]] in Autumn 382YE, an then [[382YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_24\|put into practice]] by Irontide Lok.		This limited enfranchisement reflects the Orcs martial history and their [[Orc#Revel_in_Battle\|militaristic nature]]. For a time, the Imperial Orcs appointed their senator through a vote of all "soldiers". Attempts exactly to define who a soldier was caused confusion, however, and within a few short years the practice was abandoned in favour of the new method. The new method was settled on following the landmark [[mandate]] upheld by the Imperial Orcs [[Assembly#The National Assemblies\|assembly]] in Autumn 382YE, and then [[382YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_24\|put into practice]] by '''Irontide Lok'''.

	<div style="float:right; width: 500px;"><box>'''Appointing the Senator'''<br>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px;"><box>'''Appointing the Senator'''<br>

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Senator Vio.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Irontide Vio was the first [[Senator]] for [[Skarsind]] - indeed the first Imperial Orc Senator - shown here with one of the many trophies<br>the Imperial Orcs have taken in battle.\|width=550}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Senator Vio.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Irontide Vio was the first [[Senator]] for [[Skarsind]] - indeed the first Imperial Orc Senator - shown here with one of the many trophies<br>the Imperial Orcs have taken in battle.\|width=550}}
	~~==The Legion==~~
	The legions are the backbone of the Imperial Orc armies, and most Imperial Orcs are (or were) a member of one of the countless different units of tight-knit soldiers. Each legion has its own identity but most are organized along military lines, and are an official part of one of the two Imperial Orc armies. In practice the legions are a cross between a regiment and an informal family group. Although not all the members of a legion are warriors, or even members of the army, the camaraderie and mindset of the career soldier tends to permeate throughout a legion.

	~~Each orc legion chooses its own name and symbols but most can also be identified by their favoured fighting style~~. ~~One legion may have~~ a ~~bias for plate armour~~ and ~~pole-weapons~~, ~~while another favours sword~~ and ~~shield~~. ~~Warriors are~~ usually ~~expected to have at least~~ a ~~basic mastery of~~ their ~~legion's favoured style~~. ~~Each legion is fiercely proud~~ of ~~its identity in battle, and a healthy, good natured rivalry exists between legions with regard~~ to ~~tactics and combat style~~. ~~This rivalry is put aside on~~ the ~~battlefield~~, and ~~warlords are careful~~ to ~~ensure that it never undermines loyalty and service to the Empire; the place for combat between members of rival legions is the fighting pit, not the battlefield~~.		==Overview==
			Few Imperial orcs have much time for or interest in the sophisticated political intrigues so popular in places such as the [[The League\|League]]. They are perfectly capable of understanding that a senator might say one thing and mean another, but among themselves they expect plain talking. In part this is because Imperial Orcs expect and demand an unyielding chain of command. Leaders amongst the orcs will usually explain the details of a plan because they want their followers to understand it, but they rarely if ever feel the need to justify it. In the view of most Imperial Orcs you either trust your leaders implicitly or you choose someone different to follow. Undermining your leaders weakens the nation, and is regarded with contempt when done to advance your own position.

	~~Banners and standards are particularly important to~~ Imperial ~~Orcs. Legion camps are often decorated with banners displaying legion~~ [[~~Imperial Orcs culture and customs~~#~~Symbols~~\|~~symbols~~]], as Orcs ~~find it reassuring~~ to ~~be surrounded by images that reinforce their~~ group ~~identity~~. ~~Many bear an image of the horse as~~ a ~~symbol~~ of the ~~Empire alongside specific legion markings~~ and ~~colours~~. ~~Imperial Orcs differentiate between banners~~, ~~which are general symbols~~ of ~~legion identity~~, and ~~a legion standard~~. ~~Many~~ legions ~~have a legion standard~~, ~~which~~ is ~~a symbol of the legion's pride. Trophies from particularly notable legion members or items of exceptional worth that once belonged~~ to ~~someone in~~ the ~~legion are often added to a legion standard~~.		Before the coming of the septs, Imperial Orc society was organised into [[Imperial_Orcs_military_concerns#The_Legion\|individual legions]], tight knit groups of warriors who lived and fought together as part of one of the Imperial Orc armies. That situation is slowly changing with some Orcs preferring to join coteries. Originally a Yerende idea, a coterie is simply a group of orcs who unite behind a common purpose, plan or shared goal. Coterie's appeal to those who seek a future outside of the Summer Storm and the Winter Sun. Like reaver bands, they can offer more personal freedom, but they still satisfy the desire to be part of something significant, providing a close sense of kinship and mutal bonds around shared goals. Although they are unlikely to compete with the status and importance of the legions for many years yet, their importance is likely to grow as the new septs establish themselves.

	~~Legions chose~~ their own ~~commanders~~, ~~called warlords, with individuals chosen for their ability to provide clear~~ effective leadership ~~in battle~~, ~~according to~~ the ~~traditions~~ of the individual legion~~. Orcs expect their leaders to be inspirational as well as astute so~~ the ~~majority of warlords are powerful warriors who lead from~~ the ~~front~~. ~~Those who lead by cunning alone need to be particularly smart and their legions are often small but very tight knit. Warlords appoint members~~ of the ~~legion to a chain~~ of ~~command beneath them~~, ~~so that if they fall~~ in ~~battle they can be quickly replaced – the life~~ of ~~the legion is always more valuable than the life of any individual~~.		When the Imperial Orcs had no [[territory\|territories]] of their own, they did not possess senators. As a result the effective leadership of the nation lay with the warlords, the nominated leaders of the [[Imperial_Orcs_military_concerns#The_Legion\|individual legions]] and most especially with the two Imperial Orc [[general\|generals]]. Generals were chosen by bouts between legion members under rules agreed when the orcs joined the Empire. When they gained control of the territory of [[Skarsind]], this process was abandoned in favour of appointing a senator who in turn appoints both generals.

	~~Most legions have~~ a ~~clear chain~~ of ~~command with harsh punishments for disloyalty or disobedience~~. ~~Imperial Orcs usually have little sympathy with individuals who refuse~~ to ~~follow orders. In battle, those~~ who ~~find themselves at odds with~~ a ~~legion’s leadership face summary court martial~~, ~~at other times they are usually expelled from~~ the ~~legion~~. ~~In such cases a group of orcs usually form their own rival legion~~, ~~while~~ an ~~individual must attempt to join another legion or face existence alone~~.		This limited enfranchisement reflects the Orcs martial history and their [[Orc#Revel_in_Battle\|militaristic nature]]. For a time, the Imperial Orcs appointed their senator through a vote of all "soldiers". Attempts exactly to define who a soldier was caused confusion, however, and within a few short years the practice was abandoned in favour of the new method. The new method was settled on following the landmark [[mandate]] upheld by the Imperial Orcs [[Assembly#The National Assemblies\|assembly]] in Autumn 382YE, an then [[382YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_24\|put into practice]] by Irontide Lok.

	Few Imperial orcs have much time for or interest in the sophisticated political intrigues so popular in places such as the [[The League\|League]]. They are perfectly capable of understanding that a senator might say one thing and mean another, but among themselves they expect plain talking. In part this is because Imperial Orcs expect and demand an unyielding chain of command. Leaders amongst the orcs will usually explain the details of a plan because they want their followers to understand it, but they rarely if ever feel the need to justify it. In the view of most Imperial Orcs you either trust your leaders implicitly or you choose someone different to follow. Undermining your leaders weakens the whole legion, and is regarded with contempt when done to advance your own position.
	<div style="float:right; width: 500px;"><box>'''Appointing the Senator'''<br>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px;"><box>'''Appointing the Senator'''<br>
	Every time an Imperial Orc allocates a [[military unit]] to [[Military_unit#Supporting_an_Army\|support]] an [[Imperial armies\|Imperial army]] they receive votes. A military unit provides 10 votes, plus an extra 2 votes for each time it has been [[Military_unit#Upgrades\|upgraded]]. Only the actual rank of the military unit counts in this calculation. [[Enchantment\|Enchantments]], [[curse\|curses]], penalties or bonuses for downtime effects and so on have no effect. When the senator is elected, the number of votes they have accrued over the previous year is tallied.		Every time an Imperial Orc allocates a [[military unit]] to [[Military_unit#Supporting_an_Army\|support]] an [[Imperial armies\|Imperial army]] they receive votes. A military unit provides 10 votes, plus an extra 2 votes for each time it has been [[Military_unit#Upgrades\|upgraded]]. Only the actual rank of the military unit counts in this calculation. [[Enchantment\|Enchantments]], [[curse\|curses]], penalties or bonuses for downtime effects and so on have no effect. When the senator is elected, the number of votes they have accrued over the previous year is tallied.
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	* [[Skarsind]] - {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Senator_for_Skarsind_occupant}}		* [[Skarsind]] - {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Senator_for_Skarsind_occupant}}

	~~===History===~~
	When the Imperial Orcs had no [[territory\|territories]] of their own, they did not possess senators. As a result the effective leadership of the nation lay with the warlords, and most especially with the two Imperial Orc [[general\|generals]]. Generals were chosen by bouts between legion members under rules agreed when the orcs joined the Empire. When they gained control of the territory of [[Skarsind]], this process was abandoned in favour of appointing a senator who in turn appoints both generals.

	This limited enfranchisement reflects the Orcs martial history and their [[Orc#Revel_in_Battle\|militaristic nature]]. For a time, the Imperial Orcs appointed their senator through a vote of all "soldiers". Attempts exactly to define who a soldier was caused confusion, however, and within a few short years the practice was abandoned in favour of the new method. The new method was settled on following the landmark [[mandate]] upheld by the Imperial Orcs [[Assembly#The National Assemblies\|assembly]] in Autumn 382YE, an then [[382YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_24\|put into practice]] by Irontide Lok.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=ShamanOrk-72.jpg\|align=right\|width=300}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=ShamanOrk-72.jpg\|align=right\|width=300}}