Imperial sodality - Revision history

Noserenda: /* Sessions */

2026-06-03T23:09:10Z

Sessions

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	* '''The civil service will arrange for at least one session for each sodality at every summit'''		* '''The civil service will arrange for at least one session for each sodality at every summit'''

	A sodality must be in session to wield its powers. The time and location of a formal session of every Imperial sodality is set by the [[civil service]], just as it is for the Imperial Senate. They arrange each session and publish the time and location in advance of each summit. By default, sessions take place in [[Anvil#The_Sodality_Chamber\|the Sodality Chamber]], if scheduling allows. The civil service will arrange additional sessions if they determine they are appropriate.		A sodality must be in session to wield its powers. The time and location of a formal session of every Imperial sodality is set by the [[Civil Service\|civil service]], just as it is for the Imperial Senate. They arrange each session and publish the time and location in advance of each summit. By default, sessions take place in [[Anvil#The_Sodality_Chamber\|the Sodality Chamber]], if scheduling allows. The civil service will arrange additional sessions if they determine they are appropriate.

	The sodality can wield any powers they possess by passing resolutions during a session. A resolution is passed if a simple majority of members present vote to support it. For a resolution with multiple different candidates or options, only the choice that gains the most support passes. Any member of the sodality can add a resolution to the agenda by raising the matter with an appropriate member of the civil service before the session begins. Otherwise they will need to raise the resolution personally at the end of the session after all other business is concluded.		The sodality can wield any powers they possess by passing resolutions during a session. A resolution is passed if a simple majority of members present vote to support it. For a resolution with multiple different candidates or options, only the choice that gains the most support passes. Any member of the sodality can add a resolution to the agenda by raising the matter with an appropriate member of the civil service before the session begins. Otherwise they will need to raise the resolution personally at the end of the session after all other business is concluded.

Twiggy at 12:19, 23 May 2026

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	There are countless organisations in the Empire that have grown in influence and membership beyond the confines of a single nation. These groups and institutions are commonly referred to as sodalities. Most of them do not benefit from any formal recognition by the [[Imperial Senate]] and those with subversive or criminal intent have every reason to avoid it. However, if a group wish to wield legal powers collectively, they must petition the Senate to pass a [[senate motion\|motion]] to recognise them as an Imperial sodality.		There are countless organisations in the Empire that have grown in influence and membership beyond the confines of a single nation. These groups and institutions are commonly referred to as sodalities. Most of them do not benefit from any formal recognition by the [[Imperial Senate]] and those with subversive or criminal intent have every reason to avoid it. However, if a group wish to wield legal powers collectively, they must petition the Senate to pass a [[senate motion\|motion]] to recognise them as an Imperial sodality.

	To be recognised in this way, a fellowship must have a manifesto, a clear statement as to its purpose and ~~responsibilties~~, and a known symbol. Creating a sodality requires a constitutional vote, so it is only possible to do so when there is an occupant of [[the Throne]] who can ratify the vote.		To be recognised in this way, a fellowship must have a manifesto, a clear statement as to its purpose and responsibilities, and a known symbol. Creating a sodality requires a constitutional vote, so it is only possible to do so when there is an occupant of [[the Throne]] who can ratify the vote.

	A new Imperial title is automatically created when a sodality is recognised by the Senate. The position must be elected by members of the sodality and it is their responsibility to represent their ~~sodales~~' views to other parts of the Empire and to be responsible for recruitment of new members and for advancing the sodality's goals and the member's interests.		A new Imperial title is automatically created when a sodality is recognised by the Senate. The position must be elected by members of the sodality and it is their responsibility to represent their sodalities' views to other parts of the Empire and to be responsible for recruitment of new members and for advancing the sodality's goals and the member's interests.

	==Role within the Empire==		==Role within the Empire==
	* '''A sodality has primacy within the remit of its responsibilities'''		* '''A sodality has primacy within the remit of its responsibilities'''
	* '''Creating a new sodality constrains the other houses of power'''		* '''Creating a new sodality constrains the other houses of power'''
	* '''A sodality cannot have concerns and ~~responsibilites~~ that overlap ~~unneccessarily~~ with another branch of government'''		* '''A sodality cannot have concerns and responsibilities that overlap unnecessarily with another branch of government'''
	Imperial sodalities exist to allow the Senate to create new bodies of state, ones that have responsibility for a distinct area of concern. A group only becomes an Imperial sodality when its existence is formally recognised with a [[Senate motion]] with a clear manifesto.		Imperial sodalities exist to allow the Senate to create new bodies of state, ones that have responsibility for a distinct area of concern. A group only becomes an Imperial sodality when its existence is formally recognised with a [[Senate motion]] with a clear manifesto.

Matt: /* Sessions */

2026-05-23T09:30:20Z

Sessions

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	* '''The civil service will arrange for at least one session for each sodality at every summit'''		* '''The civil service will arrange for at least one session for each sodality at every summit'''

	A sodality must be in session to wield its powers. The time and location of a formal session of every Imperial sodality is set by the civil service, just as it is for the Imperial Senate. They arrange each session and publish the time and location in advance of each summit. By default, sessions take place in [[Anvil#The_Sodality_Chamber\|the Sodality Chamber]], if scheduling allows. The civil service will arrange additional sessions if they determine they are appropriate.		A sodality must be in session to wield its powers. The time and location of a formal session of every Imperial sodality is set by the [[civil service]], just as it is for the Imperial Senate. They arrange each session and publish the time and location in advance of each summit. By default, sessions take place in [[Anvil#The_Sodality_Chamber\|the Sodality Chamber]], if scheduling allows. The civil service will arrange additional sessions if they determine they are appropriate.

	The sodality can wield any powers they possess by passing resolutions during a session. A resolution is passed if a simple majority of members present vote to support it. For a resolution with multiple different candidates or options, only the choice that gains the most support passes.		The sodality can wield any powers they possess by passing resolutions during a session. A resolution is passed if a simple majority of members present vote to support it. For a resolution with multiple different candidates or options, only the choice that gains the most support passes. Any member of the sodality can add a resolution to the agenda by raising the matter with an appropriate member of the civil service before the session begins. Otherwise they will need to raise the resolution personally at the end of the session after all other business is concluded.

	A civil servant will be present at the beginning of any session, to notarise any resolutions passed. They are only required to attend for sufficient time for the sodality to enact any powers they hold. If the sodality do not discharge their legal business in a timely manner, addressing any resolutions on the agenda first, and after an appropriate amount of discussion, then the civil servant is under no obligation to remain present.		A civil servant will be present at the beginning of any session, to notarise any resolutions passed. They are only required to attend for sufficient time for the sodality to enact any powers they hold. If the sodality do not discharge their legal business in a timely manner, addressing any resolutions on the agenda first, and after an appropriate amount of discussion, then the civil servant is under no obligation to remain present.

Matt: /* Sessions */

2026-05-23T09:28:20Z

Sessions

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	==Sessions==		==Sessions==
	* '''A sodality can ~~only~~ wield its powers during a formal session'''		* '''A sodality can wield its powers during a formal session by upholding one or more resolutions'''
	* '''The civil service will arrange for at least one session for each sodality at every summit'''		* '''The civil service will arrange for at least one session for each sodality at every summit'''

	A sodality must be in session to wield its powers. The time and location of a formal session of every Imperial sodality is set by the civil service, just as it is for the Imperial Senate. They arrange each session and publish the time and location in advance of each summit. By default, sessions take place in [[Anvil#The_Sodality_Chamber\|the Sodality Chamber]], if scheduling allows. The civil service will arrange additional sessions if they determine they are appropriate.		A sodality must be in session to wield its powers. The time and location of a formal session of every Imperial sodality is set by the civil service, just as it is for the Imperial Senate. They arrange each session and publish the time and location in advance of each summit. By default, sessions take place in [[Anvil#The_Sodality_Chamber\|the Sodality Chamber]], if scheduling allows. The civil service will arrange additional sessions if they determine they are appropriate.

	The sodality can ~~only~~ wield any powers they possess during ~~this~~ session~~, and only while there~~ is a ~~civil servant~~ present to ~~notarise~~ the ~~outcome~~. A civil servant ~~must~~ be present at the beginning, ~~but they~~ are only required to attend for sufficient time for the sodality to enact any powers they hold. If the sodality do not discharge their legal business in a timely manner, ~~taking~~ any ~~formal votes~~ first and after an appropriate amount of discussion, then the civil servant is under no obligation to remain present.		The sodality can wield any powers they possess by passing resolutions during a session. A resolution is passed if a simple majority of members present vote to support it. For a resolution with multiple different candidates or options, only the choice that gains the most support passes.

			A civil servant will be present at the beginning of any session, to notarise any resolutions passed. They are only required to attend for sufficient time for the sodality to enact any powers they hold. If the sodality do not discharge their legal business in a timely manner, addressing any resolutions on the agenda first, and after an appropriate amount of discussion, then the civil servant is under no obligation to remain present.

	==Participation==		==Participation==

Hailmur: /* Manifesto */

2026-05-22T19:54:02Z

Manifesto

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	* '''A valid manifesto has three clear statements expressing what the sodality exists to do'''		* '''A valid manifesto has three clear statements expressing what the sodality exists to do'''

	A sodality only becomes an Imperial sodality when its existence is formally recognised with a [[Senate motion]] that explicitly names the sodality and lists its goals. The goals enumerated in the Senate motion must encapsulate the sodality's purpose. To ensure that the purpose is clear a sodality is expected to provide a clear, '''concise''' manifesto that makes three assertions and three statements, in a similar format to those adopted by the [[Conclave order\|orders]] of the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]].		A sodality only becomes an Imperial sodality when its existence is formally recognised with a [[Senate motion]] that explicitly names the sodality and lists its goals. The goals enumerated in the Senate motion must encapsulate the sodality's purpose. To ensure that the purpose is clear a sodality is expected to provide a clear, '''concise''' manifesto that makes three assertions and three statements, in a similar format to those adopted by the [[Conclave order\|orders]] of the [[Conclave]].

	All Senate motions are subject to [[scrutiny]] by the Constitutional Court who study the wording to ensure that it is compatible with [[Imperial law]] and the [[Imperial ~~Constiution~~]]. The Court pay special attention to the enumerated goals of any sodality and are likely to reject anything that is overly long or broad or which tramples on the responsibilities of an established part of the Imperial government or even another sodality.		All Senate motions are subject to [[scrutiny]] by the Constitutional Court who study the wording to ensure that it is compatible with [[Imperial law]] and the [[Imperial Constitution]]. The Court pay special attention to the enumerated goals of any sodality and are likely to reject anything that is overly long or broad or which tramples on the responsibilities of an established part of the Imperial government or even another sodality.

	It is not possible to grant legal powers to a sodality that do not naturally accord with the responsibilities outlined in the group's manifesto.		It is not possible to grant legal powers to a sodality that do not naturally accord with the responsibilities outlined in the group's manifesto.

Hailmur: /* Participation */

2026-05-22T19:53:51Z

Participation

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	==Participation==		==Participation==
	Any Imperial citizen who is a [[member of a sodality]], or is a [[civil servant]], is free to enter the chamber and speak therein while the sodality is in session. The sodality is free to permit citizens who are not otherwise eligible to enter and to speak if they ~~chose~~ to do so. Such guests may be asked to be quiet at any point, and treated as [[List_of_Criminal_Offences#Crimes_against_the_Person\|unwelcome guest]] if they refuse.		Any Imperial citizen who is a [[member of a sodality]], or is a [[Civil Service\|civil servant]], is free to enter the chamber and speak therein while the sodality is in session. The sodality is free to permit citizens who are not otherwise eligible to enter and to speak if they choose to do so. Such guests may be asked to be quiet at any point, and treated as [[List_of_Criminal_Offences#Crimes_against_the_Person\|unwelcome guest]] if they refuse.

	In addition, the [[Member_of_the_Synod#Witness\|right of witness]] ensures that every member of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] is entitled to observe the session. As with other bodies of state, members of the Synod may not participate in the session unless they are also a member of the sodality, and can expect to be expelled if they are disruptive.		In addition, the [[Member_of_the_Synod#Witness\|right of witness]] ensures that every member of the [[Synod]] is entitled to observe the session. As with other bodies of state, members of the Synod may not participate in the session unless they are also a member of the sodality, and can expect to be expelled if they are disruptive.

	==Limitations==		==Limitations==

Matt at 19:30, 22 May 2026

2026-05-22T19:30:09Z

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			<div style="float:left; width: 200px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Lann.png\|title=Rune: Lann\|align=left\|width=200\|caption=The [[Lann\|Rune of Loyalty]] is often used as a symbol for the idea of an Imperial sodality, and evoked in the creation of a [[Mark of Fellowship]].}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	There are countless organisations in the Empire that have grown in influence and membership beyond the confines of a single nation. These groups and institutions are commonly referred to as sodalities. Most of them do not benefit from any formal recognition by the [[Imperial Senate]] and those with subversive or criminal intent have every reason to avoid it. However, if a group wish to wield legal powers collectively, they must petition the Senate to pass a [[senate motion\|motion]] to recognise them as an Imperial sodality.		There are countless organisations in the Empire that have grown in influence and membership beyond the confines of a single nation. These groups and institutions are commonly referred to as sodalities. Most of them do not benefit from any formal recognition by the [[Imperial Senate]] and those with subversive or criminal intent have every reason to avoid it. However, if a group wish to wield legal powers collectively, they must petition the Senate to pass a [[senate motion\|motion]] to recognise them as an Imperial sodality.

Matt at 19:29, 22 May 2026

2026-05-22T19:29:39Z

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Matt: /* Former Sodalities */

2026-05-21T19:56:08Z

Former Sodalities

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	A newly created sodality must have a clear statement as to its purpose, and a symbol, similar to those possessed by existing sodalities and orders, that is used with the [[Mark of Fellowship]] ritual.		A newly created sodality must have a clear statement as to its purpose, and a symbol, similar to those possessed by existing sodalities and orders, that is used with the [[Mark of Fellowship]] ritual.
	~~==Former Sodalities==~~		{{Sodality Further Reading}}
	The [[Silent Bell (Sodality)\|Silent Bell]] were recognised as an Imperial sodality in the early years of the reign of [[Emperor Nicovar]]. They were officially disbanded in 210YE, in the aftermath of Nicovar's fall, but have continued to operate in an unofficial capacity ever since.


	~~[[Category:Sodality]]~~

	{{~~Senate~~ Further Reading}}
	~~[[Category:Imperial Sodality]]~~

Matt: /* Active Sodalities */

2026-05-21T19:53:12Z

Active Sodalities

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	A newly created sodality must have a clear statement as to its purpose, and a symbol, similar to those possessed by existing sodalities and orders, that is used with the [[Mark of Fellowship]] ritual.		A newly created sodality must have a clear statement as to its purpose, and a symbol, similar to those possessed by existing sodalities and orders, that is used with the [[Mark of Fellowship]] ritual.
	~~==Active Sodalities==~~
	* [[Apothecaries Guild]]
	* [[Magpies]]
	* [[Sun Chamber]]
	* [[Vallornguard]]

	==Former Sodalities==		==Former Sodalities==
	The [[Silent Bell (Sodality)\|Silent Bell]] were recognised as an Imperial sodality in the early years of the reign of [[Emperor Nicovar]]. They were officially disbanded in 210YE, in the aftermath of Nicovar's fall, but have continued to operate in an unofficial capacity ever since.		The [[Silent Bell (Sodality)\|Silent Bell]] were recognised as an Imperial sodality in the early years of the reign of [[Emperor Nicovar]]. They were officially disbanded in 210YE, in the aftermath of Nicovar's fall, but have continued to operate in an unofficial capacity ever since.