Lepidean Librarian - Revision history

Dre at 14:33, 10 May 2026

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	===Dose of True Liao===		===Dose of True Liao===
	Each season, the Librarian may claim a dose of [[Liao#True Liao\|true liao]] from the [[Tribune of the Synod]]. This is the dose produced ~~due~~ the vast ''Garden of Atun'' surrounding the Lepidean University - if for any reason this dose were to stop being produced, the Librarian would no longer be able to claim it.		Each season, the Librarian may claim a dose of [[Liao#True Liao\|true liao]] from the [[Tribune of the Synod]]. This is the dose produced from the vast ''Garden of Atun'' surrounding the Lepidean University - if for any reason this dose were to stop being produced, the Librarian would no longer be able to claim it.

	==Appointment==		==Appointment==

Emmanovi: Updated following amendment - gets true liao now

2026-05-10T12:50:18Z

Updated following amendment - gets true liao now

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	<div style="float:left; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Jared_Librarian.jpg\|caption=The first Lepidean Librarian was the former Claviger of the Basilica of Cora Holdfast, Jared of the Suns of Couros \|align=right\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Jared_Librarian.jpg\|caption=The first Lepidean Librarian was the former Claviger of the Basilica of Cora Holdfast, Jared of the Suns of Couros \|align=right\|width=300}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Lepidean Librarian is an [[Imperial title]] [[Appointment\|appointed]] by the Highborn National Assembly. It was established by [[Construct Lepidean University\|the Senate in Winter 383YE]] alongside the construction of the Lepidean University in [[Bastion]], following the [[Focused_and_methodical#Lepidean_University\|plans]] of the esteemed Frederick di Sarvos.		The Lepidean Librarian is an [[Imperial title]] [[Appointment\|appointed]] by the Highborn National Assembly. It was established by [[Construct Lepidean University\|the Senate in Winter 383YE]] alongside the construction of the Lepidean University in [[Bastion]], following the [[Focused_and_methodical#Lepidean_University\|plans]] of the esteemed Frederick di Sarvos, and subsequently [[387YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Lepidean_Librarian\|amended]] in Winter 387YE to grant it custodian of a valuable dose of [[Liao#True Liao\|true liao]] each summit.

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
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	To use this power, the Librarian provides an [[Senate_announcement\|announcement]] to the Civil Service, who present the decision to the [[Senate]]. No voting is possible by the Senate, as the power has been delegated to the Librarian. The [[Synod]] may, however, choose to exercise their [[veto]] over the Librarian's decision.		To use this power, the Librarian provides an [[Senate_announcement\|announcement]] to the Civil Service, who present the decision to the [[Senate]]. No voting is possible by the Senate, as the power has been delegated to the Librarian. The [[Synod]] may, however, choose to exercise their [[veto]] over the Librarian's decision.

			===Dose of True Liao===
			Each season, the Librarian may claim a dose of [[Liao#True Liao\|true liao]] from the [[Tribune of the Synod]]. This is the dose produced due the vast ''Garden of Atun'' surrounding the Lepidean University - if for any reason this dose were to stop being produced, the Librarian would no longer be able to claim it.

	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
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	The original chapterhouse contained a considerable collection of writings and records relating to these historic inspirational figures, and was considered the most respected college for the study of the Way in the Empire. During the rampage of [[Emperor Nicovar]], the library was one of the earliest casualties, burnt to the ground along with centuries of archives, and the chapter relocated to much smaller premises in Woodbury.		The original chapterhouse contained a considerable collection of writings and records relating to these historic inspirational figures, and was considered the most respected college for the study of the Way in the Empire. During the rampage of [[Emperor Nicovar]], the library was one of the earliest casualties, burnt to the ground along with centuries of archives, and the chapter relocated to much smaller premises in Woodbury.

	For a time, the area where the chapter-house once stood was maintained as a public park, but following the grand designs of ''Frederick di Sarvos'', the Imperial Senate commissioned a restoration of the structure, including the ''Garden of Atun'', grounds dedicated to cultivating vinum and other resources necessary for the refinement of [[liao]]. So extensive is this operation that it produces an additional dose of true liao each season, which is assigned by the General Assembly ~~by judgement~~ of [[~~appointment~~]].		For a time, the area where the chapter-house once stood was maintained as a public park, but following the grand designs of ''Frederick di Sarvos'', the Imperial Senate commissioned a restoration of the structure, including the ''Garden of Atun'', grounds dedicated to cultivating vinum and other resources necessary for the refinement of [[liao]]. So extensive is this operation that it produces an additional dose of true liao each season, which is given to the Librarian. Historically, this dose was placed into the [[Rewarding#Virtue Fund\|Virtue Fund]] and assigned via the [[Assembly#General Assembly\|General Assembly]] of the Synod, until the title was [[387YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Lepidean_Librarian\|amended]] at the Winter Solstice 387YE.

	Completed following the Winter Solstice 383YE, the newly-rebuilt University is dedicated to not just the study of philosophy, morality, and religion but other topics that exalt the human (and orc) spirit - the arts and humanities. The edifice stands as a new monument to the importance of the Way in Highguard and, indeed, the Empire.		Completed following the Winter Solstice 383YE, the newly-rebuilt University is dedicated to not just the study of philosophy, morality, and religion but other topics that exalt the human (and orc) spirit - the arts and humanities. The edifice stands as a new monument to the importance of the Way in Highguard and, indeed, the Empire.

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

2026-01-15T21:28:53Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Synod" to "[[Synod"

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	The Librarian has the power to direct the research of the scholars of the University. This functions as an additional [[historical research]] request that does not count against the limit (currently one) that the Department for Historical Research is able to conduct each season. This research can only be used to investigate the lives of paragons or exemplars, or into the details of past life visions.		The Librarian has the power to direct the research of the scholars of the University. This functions as an additional [[historical research]] request that does not count against the limit (currently one) that the Department for Historical Research is able to conduct each season. This research can only be used to investigate the lives of paragons or exemplars, or into the details of past life visions.

	To use this power, the Librarian provides an [[Senate_announcement\|announcement]] to the Civil Service, who present the decision to the [[Senate]]. No voting is possible by the Senate, as the power has been delegated to the Librarian. The [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] may, however, choose to exercise their [[veto]] over the Librarian's decision.		To use this power, the Librarian provides an [[Senate_announcement\|announcement]] to the Civil Service, who present the decision to the [[Senate]]. No voting is possible by the Senate, as the power has been delegated to the Librarian. The [[Synod]] may, however, choose to exercise their [[veto]] over the Librarian's decision.

	==Appointment==		==Appointment==

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

2026-01-15T13:24:00Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Senate" to "[[Senate"

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	The Librarian has the power to direct the research of the scholars of the University. This functions as an additional [[historical research]] request that does not count against the limit (currently one) that the Department for Historical Research is able to conduct each season. This research can only be used to investigate the lives of paragons or exemplars, or into the details of past life visions.		The Librarian has the power to direct the research of the scholars of the University. This functions as an additional [[historical research]] request that does not count against the limit (currently one) that the Department for Historical Research is able to conduct each season. This research can only be used to investigate the lives of paragons or exemplars, or into the details of past life visions.

	To use this power, the Librarian provides an [[Senate_announcement\|announcement]] to the Civil Service, who present the decision to the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]]. No voting is possible by the Senate, as the power has been delegated to the Librarian. The [[Imperial Synod]] may, however, choose to exercise their [[veto]] over the Librarian's decision.		To use this power, the Librarian provides an [[Senate_announcement\|announcement]] to the Civil Service, who present the decision to the [[Senate]]. No voting is possible by the Senate, as the power has been delegated to the Librarian. The [[Imperial Synod]] may, however, choose to exercise their [[veto]] over the Librarian's decision.

	==Appointment==		==Appointment==

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Lepidean University

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	The original chapterhouse contained a considerable collection of writings and records relating to these historic inspirational figures, and was considered the most respected college for the study of the Way in the Empire. During the rampage of [[Emperor Nicovar]], the library was one of the earliest casualties, burnt to the ground along with centuries of archives, and the chapter relocated to much smaller premises in Woodbury.		The original chapterhouse contained a considerable collection of writings and records relating to these historic inspirational figures, and was considered the most respected college for the study of the Way in the Empire. During the rampage of [[Emperor Nicovar]], the library was one of the earliest casualties, burnt to the ground along with centuries of archives, and the chapter relocated to much smaller premises in Woodbury.

	For a time, the area where the chapter-house once stood was maintained as a public park, but following the grand designs of Frederick di Sarvos, the Imperial Senate commissioned a restoration of the structure, including the ''Garden of Atun'', grounds dedicated to cultivating vinum and other resources necessary for the refinement of [[liao]]. So extensive is this operation that it produces an additional dose of ~~True Liao~~ each season, which is ~~added to~~ the ~~Virtue Fund of the Imperial Synod to be distributed~~ by ~~Judgement~~ of [[~~Rewarding~~]].		For a time, the area where the chapter-house once stood was maintained as a public park, but following the grand designs of ''Frederick di Sarvos'', the Imperial Senate commissioned a restoration of the structure, including the ''Garden of Atun'', grounds dedicated to cultivating vinum and other resources necessary for the refinement of [[liao]]. So extensive is this operation that it produces an additional dose of true liao each season, which is assigned by the General Assembly by judgement of [[appointment]].

	Completed following the Winter Solstice 383YE, the newly-rebuilt University is dedicated to not just the study of philosophy, morality, and religion but other topics that exalt the human (and orc) spirit - the arts and humanities. The edifice stands as a new monument to the importance of the Way in Highguard and, indeed, the Empire.		Completed following the Winter Solstice 383YE, the newly-rebuilt University is dedicated to not just the study of philosophy, morality, and religion but other topics that exalt the human (and orc) spirit - the arts and humanities. The edifice stands as a new monument to the importance of the Way in Highguard and, indeed, the Empire.

Hailmur at 15:10, 28 May 2024

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			<div style="float:left; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Jared_Librarian.jpg\|caption=The first Lepidean Librarian was the former Claviger of the Basilica of Cora Holdfast, Jared of the Suns of Couros \|align=right\|width=300}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Lepidean Librarian is an [[Imperial title]] [[Appointment\|appointed]] by the Highborn National Assembly. It was established by [[Construct Lepidean University\|the Senate in Winter 383YE]] alongside the construction of the Lepidean University in [[Bastion]], following the [[Focused_and_methodical#Lepidean_University\|plans]] of the esteemed Frederick di Sarvos.		The Lepidean Librarian is an [[Imperial title]] [[Appointment\|appointed]] by the Highborn National Assembly. It was established by [[Construct Lepidean University\|the Senate in Winter 383YE]] alongside the construction of the Lepidean University in [[Bastion]], following the [[Focused_and_methodical#Lepidean_University\|plans]] of the esteemed Frederick di Sarvos.
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	==Power==		==Power==
	<div style="float:left; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Jared_Librarian.jpg\|caption=The first Lepidean Librarian was the former Claviger of the Basilica of Cora Holdfast, Jared of the Suns of Couros \|align=right\|width=300}}</div>
	===Historical Research===		===Historical Research===
	The Librarian has the power to direct the research of the scholars of the University. This functions as an additional [[historical research]] request that does not count against the limit (currently one) that the Department for Historical Research is able to conduct each season. This research can only be used to investigate the lives of paragons or exemplars, or into the details of past life visions.		The Librarian has the power to direct the research of the scholars of the University. This functions as an additional [[historical research]] request that does not count against the limit (currently one) that the Department for Historical Research is able to conduct each season. This research can only be used to investigate the lives of paragons or exemplars, or into the details of past life visions.
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	The Librarian is appointed during the Spring Equinox each year. They can be revoked by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Highborn Assembly, and the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The Librarian is appointed during the Spring Equinox each year. They can be revoked by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Highborn Assembly, and the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].
			{{RecentElections\|Lepidean_Librarian}}
	==Lepidean University==		==Lepidean University==
	The original Lepidean Library was constructed by the Heirs of Lepidus, a [[chapter]] of [[Steward of the Dead\|stewards of the dead]] dedicated to finding and recovering records of paragons and exemplars. Initially founded by the Highborn ''Assembly of the Virtuous'' to identify inspirational Highborn, their efforts quickly expanded to include identifying potential paragons and exemplars among other human nations.		The original Lepidean Library was constructed by the Heirs of Lepidus, a [[chapter]] of [[Steward of the Dead\|stewards of the dead]] dedicated to finding and recovering records of paragons and exemplars. Initially founded by the Highborn ''Assembly of the Virtuous'' to identify inspirational Highborn, their efforts quickly expanded to include identifying potential paragons and exemplars among other human nations.
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	==Publication==		==Publication==
	Details of some of the historical research that has been carried out, including that commissioned by the Librarian, can be found [[Historical_research#Recent_Historical_Research\|here]].		Details of some of the historical research that has been carried out, including that commissioned by the Librarian, can be found [[Historical_research#Recent_Historical_Research\|here]].
	~~{{RecentElections\|Lepidean_Librarian}}~~		[[Category:Title]][[Category:Senate]][[Category:Highguard]]
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	[[Category:Senate]]

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Power

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	<div style="float:left; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Jared_Librarian.jpg\|caption=The first Lepidean Librarian was the former Claviger of the Basilica of Cora Holdfast, Jared of the Suns of Couros \|align=right\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Jared_Librarian.jpg\|caption=The first Lepidean Librarian was the former Claviger of the Basilica of Cora Holdfast, Jared of the Suns of Couros \|align=right\|width=300}}</div>
	===Historical Research===		===Historical Research===
	The Librarian has the power to direct the research of the scholars of the University. This functions as an additional [[historical research]] request that does not count against the limit (currently ~~two~~) that the Department for Historical Research is able to conduct each season. This research can only be used to investigate the lives of paragons or exemplars, or into the details of past life visions.		The Librarian has the power to direct the research of the scholars of the University. This functions as an additional [[historical research]] request that does not count against the limit (currently one) that the Department for Historical Research is able to conduct each season. This research can only be used to investigate the lives of paragons or exemplars, or into the details of past life visions.

	To use this power, the Librarian provides an [[Senate_announcement\|announcement]] to the Civil Service, who present the decision to the [[Imperial Senate]]. No voting is possible by the Senate, as the power has been delegated to the Librarian. The [[Imperial Synod]] may, however, choose to exercise their [[veto]] over the Librarian's decision.		To use this power, the Librarian provides an [[Senate_announcement\|announcement]] to the Civil Service, who present the decision to the [[Imperial Senate]]. No voting is possible by the Senate, as the power has been delegated to the Librarian. The [[Imperial Synod]] may, however, choose to exercise their [[veto]] over the Librarian's decision.

Emmanovi at 17:28, 16 June 2022

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	==Power==		==Power==
			<div style="float:left; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Jared_Librarian.jpg\|caption=The first Lepidean Librarian was the former Claviger of the Basilica of Cora Holdfast, Jared of the Suns of Couros \|align=right\|width=300}}</div>
	===Historical Research===		===Historical Research===
	The Librarian has the power to direct the research of the scholars of the University. This functions as an additional [[historical research]] request that does not count against the limit (currently two) that the Department for Historical Research is able to conduct each season. This research can only be used to investigate the lives of paragons or exemplars, or into the details of past life visions.		The Librarian has the power to direct the research of the scholars of the University. This functions as an additional [[historical research]] request that does not count against the limit (currently two) that the Department for Historical Research is able to conduct each season. This research can only be used to investigate the lives of paragons or exemplars, or into the details of past life visions.

Emmanovi: /* Lepidean University */

2022-05-23T23:23:28Z

Lepidean University

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	For a time, the area where the chapter-house once stood was maintained as a public park, but following the grand designs of Frederick di Sarvos, the Imperial Senate commissioned a restoration of the structure, including the ''Garden of Atun'', grounds dedicated to cultivating vinum and other resources necessary for the refinement of [[liao]]. So extensive is this operation that it produces an additional dose of True Liao each season, which is added to the Virtue Fund of the Imperial Synod to be distributed by Judgement of [[Rewarding]].		For a time, the area where the chapter-house once stood was maintained as a public park, but following the grand designs of Frederick di Sarvos, the Imperial Senate commissioned a restoration of the structure, including the ''Garden of Atun'', grounds dedicated to cultivating vinum and other resources necessary for the refinement of [[liao]]. So extensive is this operation that it produces an additional dose of True Liao each season, which is added to the Virtue Fund of the Imperial Synod to be distributed by Judgement of [[Rewarding]].

	~~Today~~, the newly-rebuilt University is dedicated to not just the study of philosophy, morality, and religion but other topics that exalt the human (and orc) spirit - the arts and humanities. The edifice stands as a new monument to the importance of the Way in Highguard and, indeed, the Empire.		Completed following the Winter Solstice 383YE, the newly-rebuilt University is dedicated to not just the study of philosophy, morality, and religion but other topics that exalt the human (and orc) spirit - the arts and humanities. The edifice stands as a new monument to the importance of the Way in Highguard and, indeed, the Empire.

	==Publication==		==Publication==

Emmanovi: /* Appointment */

2022-05-23T23:21:40Z

Appointment

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	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	The ~~Speaker~~ is a national position which is [[Appointment\|appointed]] by [[judgement]] of the [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|Highborn assembly]]. Any Highborn citizen may hold this title.		The Lepidean Librarian is a national position which is [[Appointment\|appointed]] by [[judgement]] of the [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|Highborn assembly]]. Any Highborn citizen may hold this title.

	The ~~Speaker~~ is appointed during the Spring Equinox each year. They can be revoked by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Highborn Assembly, and the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The Librarian is appointed during the Spring Equinox each year. They can be revoked by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Highborn Assembly, and the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].

	==Lepidean University==		==Lepidean University==