The twentieth empress - Revision history

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	Regardless, The Throne has capabilities far beyond those enjoyed by any other [[Imperial title]]. Among other things, they are part of the [[The_Throne#Member_of_the_Assembly_of_Nine\|Assembly of Nine]] in the [[Synod]] for example; may invoke the [[The_Throne#Order_of_The_Throne\|Order of The Throne]] in the [[Conclave]], and serve as a member of the [[Military Council]]. This ability to participate in all areas of Imperial governance gives them a unique ability to provide direction and leadership in times of crisis.		Regardless, The Throne has capabilities far beyond those enjoyed by any other [[Imperial title]]. Among other things, they are part of the [[The_Throne#Member_of_the_Assembly_of_Nine\|Assembly of Nine]] in the [[Synod]] for example; may invoke the [[The_Throne#Order_of_The_Throne\|Order of The Throne]] in the [[Conclave]], and serve as a member of the [[Military Council]]. This ability to participate in all areas of Imperial governance gives them a unique ability to provide direction and leadership in times of crisis.

	In each case, The Throne must be present to use their powers. The Throne cannot veto a motion after it has passed if she is not present, any more than she can prevent the Imperial Synod wielding its own constitutional power to veto a motion that they have approved. They are forbidden to appoint a proxy; rather, their powers can be wielded in their absence only through the use of an [[The_Throne#Creation_of_an_Imperial_Favour\|Imperial favour]] and there are ~~significan~~ limitations on how that favour can be created, and deployed.		In each case, The Throne must be present to use their powers. The Throne cannot veto a motion after it has passed if she is not present, any more than she can prevent the Imperial Synod wielding its own constitutional power to veto a motion that they have approved. They are forbidden to appoint a proxy; rather, their powers can be wielded in their absence only through the use of an [[The_Throne#Creation_of_an_Imperial_Favour\|Imperial favour]] and there are significant limitations on how that favour can be created, and deployed.

	===Addressing the Throne===		===Addressing the Throne===
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	"Yes, yes, I gave it to Karkovich days ago."		"Yes, yes, I gave it to Karkovich days ago."

	"Yes - about that. Karkovich has instructed me to let you know that he felt it ~~neccesary~~ to edit some of your comments."		"Yes - about that. Karkovich has instructed me to let you know that he felt it necessary to edit some of your comments."

	"Felt it necessary did he? I bet he did. Karkovich is a fine magistrate, but he shouldn't have asked for my bloody opinion if he didn't want it."		"Felt it necessary did he? I bet he did. Karkovich is a fine magistrate, but he shouldn't have asked for my bloody opinion if he didn't want it."

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	The governments of [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]], [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]], [[Commonwealth\|Commonwealth]], [[Faraden]], [[Axos]], and [[Sarcophan Delves\|Sarcophan]] have all indicated that they intend to send gifts to the Empress in recognition of her coronation. The [[Grendel]], [[Jotun]], and [[Thule]] [[orc\|orcs]] have all informed the civil service that they intend to do likewise. it is not clear how many of these delegations are due to turn up at the Summer Solstice, however.		The governments of [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]], [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]], [[Commonwealth\|Commonwealth]], [[Faraden]], [[Axos]], and [[Sarcophan Delves\|Sarcophan]] have all indicated that they intend to send gifts to the Empress in recognition of her coronation. The [[Grendel]], [[Jotun]], and [[Thule]] [[orc\|orcs]] have all informed the civil service that they intend to do likewise. it is not clear how many of these delegations are due to turn up at the Summer Solstice, however.

	These gifts are the property of the person who bears the title, to do with as they see fit. The expectation is that The Throne will keep at least some for themselves, but foreign nations know that some will represent bequests for The Throne to bestow as they see fit. In some cases, Thrones have passed the dispensation of such gifts over to others. For example, [[Empress Teleri]] gave all formal gifts over to the [[~~Synod\|~~Synod]] to determine suitably virtuous recipients while [[Emperor Giovanni]] had almost all gifts he received while on the throne auctioned through the [[Bourse]].		These gifts are the property of the person who bears the title, to do with as they see fit. The expectation is that The Throne will keep at least some for themselves, but foreign nations know that some will represent bequests for The Throne to bestow as they see fit. In some cases, Thrones have passed the dispensation of such gifts over to others. For example, [[Empress Teleri]] gave all formal gifts over to the [[Synod]] to determine suitably virtuous recipients while [[Emperor Giovanni]] had almost all gifts he received while on the throne auctioned through the [[Bourse]].

	===Monarch of Dawn===		===Monarch of Dawn===

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	The governments of [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]], [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]], [[Commonwealth\|Commonwealth]], [[Faraden]], [[Axos]], and [[Sarcophan Delves\|Sarcophan]] have all indicated that they intend to send gifts to the Empress in recognition of her coronation. The [[Grendel]], [[Jotun]], and [[Thule]] [[orc\|orcs]] have all informed the civil service that they intend to do likewise. it is not clear how many of these delegations are due to turn up at the Summer Solstice, however.		The governments of [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]], [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]], [[Commonwealth\|Commonwealth]], [[Faraden]], [[Axos]], and [[Sarcophan Delves\|Sarcophan]] have all indicated that they intend to send gifts to the Empress in recognition of her coronation. The [[Grendel]], [[Jotun]], and [[Thule]] [[orc\|orcs]] have all informed the civil service that they intend to do likewise. it is not clear how many of these delegations are due to turn up at the Summer Solstice, however.

	These gifts are the property of the person who bears the title, to do with as they see fit. The expectation is that The Throne will keep at least some for themselves, but foreign nations know that some will represent bequests for The Throne to bestow as they see fit. In some cases, Thrones have passed the dispensation of such gifts over to others. For example, [[Empress Teleri]] gave all formal gifts over to the [[Synod\|Synod]] to determine suitably virtuous recipients while [[Emperor Giovanni]] had almost all gifts he received while on the throne auctioned through the [[~~Bourse\|~~Bourse]].		These gifts are the property of the person who bears the title, to do with as they see fit. The expectation is that The Throne will keep at least some for themselves, but foreign nations know that some will represent bequests for The Throne to bestow as they see fit. In some cases, Thrones have passed the dispensation of such gifts over to others. For example, [[Empress Teleri]] gave all formal gifts over to the [[Synod\|Synod]] to determine suitably virtuous recipients while [[Emperor Giovanni]] had almost all gifts he received while on the throne auctioned through the [[Bourse]].

	===Monarch of Dawn===		===Monarch of Dawn===

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	The Throne has several [[The_Throne#Powers\|significant powers]] that they can wield in each of the houses of Imperial power. These powers are not unlimited, however. For example, while they are a [[The_Throne#Member_of_the_Senate\|member of the Senate]], with the power to [[The_Throne#Right_of_Address\|raise an address]], to [[The_Throne#Exclusion_from_the_Senate\|exclude a senator]], [[The_Throne#Ratification\|ratify]] constitutional motions, or even to [[The_Throne#Power_of_Veto\|veto any Senate motion they wish]], they cannot raise or second a motion as a Senator can, and can still be excluded from the Senate by the [[Speaker for the Senate\|Speaker]].		The Throne has several [[The_Throne#Powers\|significant powers]] that they can wield in each of the houses of Imperial power. These powers are not unlimited, however. For example, while they are a [[The_Throne#Member_of_the_Senate\|member of the Senate]], with the power to [[The_Throne#Right_of_Address\|raise an address]], to [[The_Throne#Exclusion_from_the_Senate\|exclude a senator]], [[The_Throne#Ratification\|ratify]] constitutional motions, or even to [[The_Throne#Power_of_Veto\|veto any Senate motion they wish]], they cannot raise or second a motion as a Senator can, and can still be excluded from the Senate by the [[Speaker for the Senate\|Speaker]].

	Regardless, The Throne has capabilities far beyond those enjoyed by any other [[Imperial title]]. Among other things, they are part of the [[The_Throne#Member_of_the_Assembly_of_Nine\|Assembly of Nine]] in the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] for example; may invoke the [[The_Throne#Order_of_The_Throne\|Order of The Throne]] in the [[Conclave]], and serve as a member of the [[Military Council]]. This ability to participate in all areas of Imperial governance gives them a unique ability to provide direction and leadership in times of crisis.		Regardless, The Throne has capabilities far beyond those enjoyed by any other [[Imperial title]]. Among other things, they are part of the [[The_Throne#Member_of_the_Assembly_of_Nine\|Assembly of Nine]] in the [[Synod]] for example; may invoke the [[The_Throne#Order_of_The_Throne\|Order of The Throne]] in the [[Conclave]], and serve as a member of the [[Military Council]]. This ability to participate in all areas of Imperial governance gives them a unique ability to provide direction and leadership in times of crisis.

	In each case, The Throne must be present to use their powers. The Throne cannot veto a motion after it has passed if she is not present, any more than she can prevent the Imperial Synod wielding its own constitutional power to veto a motion that they have approved. They are forbidden to appoint a proxy; rather, their powers can be wielded in their absence only through the use of an [[The_Throne#Creation_of_an_Imperial_Favour\|Imperial favour]] and there are significan limitations on how that favour can be created, and deployed.		In each case, The Throne must be present to use their powers. The Throne cannot veto a motion after it has passed if she is not present, any more than she can prevent the Imperial Synod wielding its own constitutional power to veto a motion that they have approved. They are forbidden to appoint a proxy; rather, their powers can be wielded in their absence only through the use of an [[The_Throne#Creation_of_an_Imperial_Favour\|Imperial favour]] and there are significan limitations on how that favour can be created, and deployed.
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	The governments of [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]], [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]], [[Commonwealth\|Commonwealth]], [[Faraden]], [[Axos]], and [[Sarcophan Delves\|Sarcophan]] have all indicated that they intend to send gifts to the Empress in recognition of her coronation. The [[Grendel]], [[Jotun]], and [[Thule]] [[orc\|orcs]] have all informed the civil service that they intend to do likewise. it is not clear how many of these delegations are due to turn up at the Summer Solstice, however.		The governments of [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]], [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]], [[Commonwealth\|Commonwealth]], [[Faraden]], [[Axos]], and [[Sarcophan Delves\|Sarcophan]] have all indicated that they intend to send gifts to the Empress in recognition of her coronation. The [[Grendel]], [[Jotun]], and [[Thule]] [[orc\|orcs]] have all informed the civil service that they intend to do likewise. it is not clear how many of these delegations are due to turn up at the Summer Solstice, however.

	These gifts are the property of the person who bears the title, to do with as they see fit. The expectation is that The Throne will keep at least some for themselves, but foreign nations know that some will represent bequests for The Throne to bestow as they see fit. In some cases, Thrones have passed the dispensation of such gifts over to others. For example, [[Empress Teleri]] gave all formal gifts over to the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod\|Synod]] to determine suitably virtuous recipients while [[Emperor Giovanni]] had almost all gifts he received while on the throne auctioned through the [[Bourse\|Bourse]].		These gifts are the property of the person who bears the title, to do with as they see fit. The expectation is that The Throne will keep at least some for themselves, but foreign nations know that some will represent bequests for The Throne to bestow as they see fit. In some cases, Thrones have passed the dispensation of such gifts over to others. For example, [[Empress Teleri]] gave all formal gifts over to the [[Synod\|Synod]] to determine suitably virtuous recipients while [[Emperor Giovanni]] had almost all gifts he received while on the throne auctioned through the [[Bourse\|Bourse]].

	===Monarch of Dawn===		===Monarch of Dawn===

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	The Throne has several [[The_Throne#Powers\|significant powers]] that they can wield in each of the houses of Imperial power. These powers are not unlimited, however. For example, while they are a [[The_Throne#Member_of_the_Senate\|member of the Senate]], with the power to [[The_Throne#Right_of_Address\|raise an address]], to [[The_Throne#Exclusion_from_the_Senate\|exclude a senator]], [[The_Throne#Ratification\|ratify]] constitutional motions, or even to [[The_Throne#Power_of_Veto\|veto any Senate motion they wish]], they cannot raise or second a motion as a Senator can, and can still be excluded from the Senate by the [[Speaker for the Senate\|Speaker]].		The Throne has several [[The_Throne#Powers\|significant powers]] that they can wield in each of the houses of Imperial power. These powers are not unlimited, however. For example, while they are a [[The_Throne#Member_of_the_Senate\|member of the Senate]], with the power to [[The_Throne#Right_of_Address\|raise an address]], to [[The_Throne#Exclusion_from_the_Senate\|exclude a senator]], [[The_Throne#Ratification\|ratify]] constitutional motions, or even to [[The_Throne#Power_of_Veto\|veto any Senate motion they wish]], they cannot raise or second a motion as a Senator can, and can still be excluded from the Senate by the [[Speaker for the Senate\|Speaker]].

	Regardless, The Throne has capabilities far beyond those enjoyed by any other [[Imperial title]]. Among other things, they are part of the [[The_Throne#Member_of_the_Assembly_of_Nine\|Assembly of Nine]] in the [[Imperial Synod]] for example; may invoke the [[The_Throne#Order_of_The_Throne\|Order of The Throne]] in the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]], and serve as a member of the [[Military Council]]. This ability to participate in all areas of Imperial governance gives them a unique ability to provide direction and leadership in times of crisis.		Regardless, The Throne has capabilities far beyond those enjoyed by any other [[Imperial title]]. Among other things, they are part of the [[The_Throne#Member_of_the_Assembly_of_Nine\|Assembly of Nine]] in the [[Imperial Synod]] for example; may invoke the [[The_Throne#Order_of_The_Throne\|Order of The Throne]] in the [[Conclave]], and serve as a member of the [[Military Council]]. This ability to participate in all areas of Imperial governance gives them a unique ability to provide direction and leadership in times of crisis.

	In each case, The Throne must be present to use their powers. The Throne cannot veto a motion after it has passed if she is not present, any more than she can prevent the Imperial Synod wielding its own constitutional power to veto a motion that they have approved. They are forbidden to appoint a proxy; rather, their powers can be wielded in their absence only through the use of an [[The_Throne#Creation_of_an_Imperial_Favour\|Imperial favour]] and there are significan limitations on how that favour can be created, and deployed.		In each case, The Throne must be present to use their powers. The Throne cannot veto a motion after it has passed if she is not present, any more than she can prevent the Imperial Synod wielding its own constitutional power to veto a motion that they have approved. They are forbidden to appoint a proxy; rather, their powers can be wielded in their absence only through the use of an [[The_Throne#Creation_of_an_Imperial_Favour\|Imperial favour]] and there are significan limitations on how that favour can be created, and deployed.

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	There is a [[the Throne\|Throne]] again!		There is a [[the Throne\|Throne]] again!

	The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] has appointed an Empress: Lisabetta Giacomi von Holberg. She is perhaps best known as the founder of the House of Seven Mirrors, a political salon and publishing house founded to promote advances in political thought, with a view to furthering the Empire’s destiny.		The [[Senate]] has appointed an Empress: Lisabetta Giacomi von Holberg. She is perhaps best known as the founder of the House of Seven Mirrors, a political salon and publishing house founded to promote advances in political thought, with a view to furthering the Empire’s destiny.

	The eldest child of Elise Giacomi of Tassato, and Gyorgy Yakovitch of Temeschwar, the young Empress-to-be excelled at the study of music and philosophy at the prestigious University of [[Tassato]]. After completing her studies, she was reluctantly drawn back into her family’s long-established [[Temeschwar\|Temeschwari]] business, the Hearthfire Guild of Arms and Artisans, and six years ago set up a new branch in [[Holberg]] after succeeding her mother as [[The_League_leadership\|Prince]] of that Guild.		The eldest child of Elise Giacomi of Tassato, and Gyorgy Yakovitch of Temeschwar, the young Empress-to-be excelled at the study of music and philosophy at the prestigious University of [[Tassato]]. After completing her studies, she was reluctantly drawn back into her family’s long-established [[Temeschwar\|Temeschwari]] business, the Hearthfire Guild of Arms and Artisans, and six years ago set up a new branch in [[Holberg]] after succeeding her mother as [[The_League_leadership\|Prince]] of that Guild.

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	The governments of [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]], [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]], [[Commonwealth\|Commonwealth]], [[Faraden]], [[Axos]], and [[Sarcophan Delves\|Sarcophan]] have all indicated that they intend to send gifts to the Empress in recognition of her coronation. The [[Grendel]], [[Jotun]], and [[Thule]] [[orc\|orcs]] have all informed the civil service that they intend to do likewise. it is not clear how many of these delegations are due to turn up at the Summer Solstice, however.		The governments of [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]], [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]], [[Commonwealth\|Commonwealth]], [[Faraden]], [[Axos]], and [[Sarcophan Delves\|Sarcophan]] have all indicated that they intend to send gifts to the Empress in recognition of her coronation. The [[Grendel]], [[Jotun]], and [[Thule]] [[orc\|orcs]] have all informed the civil service that they intend to do likewise. it is not clear how many of these delegations are due to turn up at the Summer Solstice, however.

	These gifts are the property of the person who bears the title, to do with as they see fit. The expectation is that The Throne will keep at least some for themselves, but foreign nations know that some will represent bequests for The Throne to bestow as they see fit. In some cases, Thrones have passed the dispensation of such gifts over to others. For example, [[Empress Teleri]] gave all formal gifts over to the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]] to determine suitably virtuous recipients while [[Emperor Giovanni]] had almost all gifts he received while on the throne auctioned through the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse\|Bourse]].		These gifts are the property of the person who bears the title, to do with as they see fit. The expectation is that The Throne will keep at least some for themselves, but foreign nations know that some will represent bequests for The Throne to bestow as they see fit. In some cases, Thrones have passed the dispensation of such gifts over to others. For example, [[Empress Teleri]] gave all formal gifts over to the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]] to determine suitably virtuous recipients while [[Emperor Giovanni]] had almost all gifts he received while on the throne auctioned through the [[Bourse\|Bourse]].

	===Monarch of Dawn===		===Monarch of Dawn===

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	The Throne has several [[The_Throne#Powers\|significant powers]] that they can wield in each of the houses of Imperial power. These powers are not unlimited, however. For example, while they are a [[The_Throne#Member_of_the_Senate\|member of the Senate]], with the power to [[The_Throne#Right_of_Address\|raise an address]], to [[The_Throne#Exclusion_from_the_Senate\|exclude a senator]], [[The_Throne#Ratification\|ratify]] constitutional motions, or even to [[The_Throne#Power_of_Veto\|veto any Senate motion they wish]], they cannot raise or second a motion as a Senator can, and can still be excluded from the Senate by the [[Speaker for the Senate\|Speaker]].		The Throne has several [[The_Throne#Powers\|significant powers]] that they can wield in each of the houses of Imperial power. These powers are not unlimited, however. For example, while they are a [[The_Throne#Member_of_the_Senate\|member of the Senate]], with the power to [[The_Throne#Right_of_Address\|raise an address]], to [[The_Throne#Exclusion_from_the_Senate\|exclude a senator]], [[The_Throne#Ratification\|ratify]] constitutional motions, or even to [[The_Throne#Power_of_Veto\|veto any Senate motion they wish]], they cannot raise or second a motion as a Senator can, and can still be excluded from the Senate by the [[Speaker for the Senate\|Speaker]].

	Regardless, The Throne has capabilities far beyond those enjoyed by any other [[Imperial title]]. Among other things, they are part of the [[The_Throne#Member_of_the_Assembly_of_Nine\|Assembly of Nine]] in the [[Imperial Synod]] for example; may invoke the [[The_Throne#Order_of_The_Throne\|Order of The Throne]] in the [[Imperial Conclave]], and serve as a member of the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council]]. This ability to participate in all areas of Imperial governance gives them a unique ability to provide direction and leadership in times of crisis.		Regardless, The Throne has capabilities far beyond those enjoyed by any other [[Imperial title]]. Among other things, they are part of the [[The_Throne#Member_of_the_Assembly_of_Nine\|Assembly of Nine]] in the [[Imperial Synod]] for example; may invoke the [[The_Throne#Order_of_The_Throne\|Order of The Throne]] in the [[Imperial Conclave]], and serve as a member of the [[Military Council]]. This ability to participate in all areas of Imperial governance gives them a unique ability to provide direction and leadership in times of crisis.

	In each case, The Throne must be present to use their powers. The Throne cannot veto a motion after it has passed if she is not present, any more than she can prevent the Imperial Synod wielding its own constitutional power to veto a motion that they have approved. They are forbidden to appoint a proxy; rather, their powers can be wielded in their absence only through the use of an [[The_Throne#Creation_of_an_Imperial_Favour\|Imperial favour]] and there are significan limitations on how that favour can be created, and deployed.		In each case, The Throne must be present to use their powers. The Throne cannot veto a motion after it has passed if she is not present, any more than she can prevent the Imperial Synod wielding its own constitutional power to veto a motion that they have approved. They are forbidden to appoint a proxy; rather, their powers can be wielded in their absence only through the use of an [[The_Throne#Creation_of_an_Imperial_Favour\|Imperial favour]] and there are significan limitations on how that favour can be created, and deployed.

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	"Yes - about that. Karkovich has instructed me to let you know that he felt it neccesary to edit some of your comments."		"Yes - about that. Karkovich has instructed me to let you know that he felt it neccesary to edit some of your comments."

	"Felt it ~~neccessary~~ did he? I bet he did. Karkovich is a fine magistrate, but he shouldn't have asked for my bloody opinion if he didn't want it."		"Felt it necessary did he? I bet he did. Karkovich is a fine magistrate, but he shouldn't have asked for my bloody opinion if he didn't want it."

	"He says we can't describe citizens who don't use the proper form of address as abject traitors. Apparently it's their legal right. He said you were entitled to an opinion but he felt it was unsuitable to compare them to Druj in a formal document."		"He says we can't describe citizens who don't use the proper form of address as abject traitors. Apparently it's their legal right. He said you were entitled to an opinion but he felt it was unsuitable to compare them to Druj in a formal document."

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:380YE]][[Category:Recent History]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:380YE Summer]][[Category:Recent History]]
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Empress.jpg\|width=300\|align=left}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Empress.jpg\|width=300\|align=left}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==

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	The Throne has several [[The_Throne#Powers\|significant powers]] that they can wield in each of the houses of Imperial power. These powers are not unlimited, however. For example, while they are a [[The_Throne#Member_of_the_Senate\|member of the Senate]], with the power to [[The_Throne#Right_of_Address\|raise an address]], to [[The_Throne#Exclusion_from_the_Senate\|exclude a senator]], [[The_Throne#Ratification\|ratify]] constitutional motions, or even to [[The_Throne#Power_of_Veto\|veto any Senate motion they wish]], they cannot raise or second a motion as a Senator can, and can still be excluded from the Senate by the [[Speaker for the Senate\|Speaker]].		The Throne has several [[The_Throne#Powers\|significant powers]] that they can wield in each of the houses of Imperial power. These powers are not unlimited, however. For example, while they are a [[The_Throne#Member_of_the_Senate\|member of the Senate]], with the power to [[The_Throne#Right_of_Address\|raise an address]], to [[The_Throne#Exclusion_from_the_Senate\|exclude a senator]], [[The_Throne#Ratification\|ratify]] constitutional motions, or even to [[The_Throne#Power_of_Veto\|veto any Senate motion they wish]], they cannot raise or second a motion as a Senator can, and can still be excluded from the Senate by the [[Speaker for the Senate\|Speaker]].

	Regardless, The Throne has capabilities far beyond those enjoyed by any other [[Imperial title]]. Among other things, they are part of the [[The_Throne#Member_of_the_Assembly_of_Nine\|Assembly of Nine]] in the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] for example; may invoke the [[The_Throne#Order_of_The_Throne\|Order of The Throne]] in the [[Conclave]], and serve as a member of the [[Military Council]]. This ability to participate in all areas of Imperial governance gives them a unique ability to provide direction and leadership in times of crisis.		Regardless, The Throne has capabilities far beyond those enjoyed by any other [[Imperial title]]. Among other things, they are part of the [[The_Throne#Member_of_the_Assembly_of_Nine\|Assembly of Nine]] in the [[Synod]] for example; may invoke the [[The_Throne#Order_of_The_Throne\|Order of The Throne]] in the [[Conclave]], and serve as a member of the [[Military Council]]. This ability to participate in all areas of Imperial governance gives them a unique ability to provide direction and leadership in times of crisis.

	In each case, The Throne must be present to use their powers. The Throne cannot veto a motion after it has passed if she is not present, any more than she can prevent the Imperial Synod wielding its own constitutional power to veto a motion that they have approved. They are forbidden to appoint a proxy; rather, their powers can be wielded in their absence only through the use of an [[The_Throne#Creation_of_an_Imperial_Favour\|Imperial favour]] and there are significan limitations on how that favour can be created, and deployed.		In each case, The Throne must be present to use their powers. The Throne cannot veto a motion after it has passed if she is not present, any more than she can prevent the Imperial Synod wielding its own constitutional power to veto a motion that they have approved. They are forbidden to appoint a proxy; rather, their powers can be wielded in their absence only through the use of an [[The_Throne#Creation_of_an_Imperial_Favour\|Imperial favour]] and there are significan limitations on how that favour can be created, and deployed.
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	The governments of [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]], [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]], [[Commonwealth\|Commonwealth]], [[Faraden]], [[Axos]], and [[Sarcophan Delves\|Sarcophan]] have all indicated that they intend to send gifts to the Empress in recognition of her coronation. The [[Grendel]], [[Jotun]], and [[Thule]] [[orc\|orcs]] have all informed the civil service that they intend to do likewise. it is not clear how many of these delegations are due to turn up at the Summer Solstice, however.		The governments of [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]], [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]], [[Commonwealth\|Commonwealth]], [[Faraden]], [[Axos]], and [[Sarcophan Delves\|Sarcophan]] have all indicated that they intend to send gifts to the Empress in recognition of her coronation. The [[Grendel]], [[Jotun]], and [[Thule]] [[orc\|orcs]] have all informed the civil service that they intend to do likewise. it is not clear how many of these delegations are due to turn up at the Summer Solstice, however.

	These gifts are the property of the person who bears the title, to do with as they see fit. The expectation is that The Throne will keep at least some for themselves, but foreign nations know that some will represent bequests for The Throne to bestow as they see fit. In some cases, Thrones have passed the dispensation of such gifts over to others. For example, [[Empress Teleri]] gave all formal gifts over to the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod\|Synod]] to determine suitably virtuous recipients while [[Emperor Giovanni]] had almost all gifts he received while on the throne auctioned through the [[Bourse\|Bourse]].		These gifts are the property of the person who bears the title, to do with as they see fit. The expectation is that The Throne will keep at least some for themselves, but foreign nations know that some will represent bequests for The Throne to bestow as they see fit. In some cases, Thrones have passed the dispensation of such gifts over to others. For example, [[Empress Teleri]] gave all formal gifts over to the [[Synod\|Synod]] to determine suitably virtuous recipients while [[Emperor Giovanni]] had almost all gifts he received while on the throne auctioned through the [[Bourse\|Bourse]].

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	The Throne has several [[The_Throne#Powers\|significant powers]] that they can wield in each of the houses of Imperial power. These powers are not unlimited, however. For example, while they are a [[The_Throne#Member_of_the_Senate\|member of the Senate]], with the power to [[The_Throne#Right_of_Address\|raise an address]], to [[The_Throne#Exclusion_from_the_Senate\|exclude a senator]], [[The_Throne#Ratification\|ratify]] constitutional motions, or even to [[The_Throne#Power_of_Veto\|veto any Senate motion they wish]], they cannot raise or second a motion as a Senator can, and can still be excluded from the Senate by the [[Speaker for the Senate\|Speaker]].		The Throne has several [[The_Throne#Powers\|significant powers]] that they can wield in each of the houses of Imperial power. These powers are not unlimited, however. For example, while they are a [[The_Throne#Member_of_the_Senate\|member of the Senate]], with the power to [[The_Throne#Right_of_Address\|raise an address]], to [[The_Throne#Exclusion_from_the_Senate\|exclude a senator]], [[The_Throne#Ratification\|ratify]] constitutional motions, or even to [[The_Throne#Power_of_Veto\|veto any Senate motion they wish]], they cannot raise or second a motion as a Senator can, and can still be excluded from the Senate by the [[Speaker for the Senate\|Speaker]].

	Regardless, The Throne has capabilities far beyond those enjoyed by any other [[Imperial title]]. Among other things, they are part of the [[The_Throne#Member_of_the_Assembly_of_Nine\|Assembly of Nine]] in the [[Imperial Synod]] for example; may invoke the [[The_Throne#Order_of_The_Throne\|Order of The Throne]] in the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]], and serve as a member of the [[Military Council]]. This ability to participate in all areas of Imperial governance gives them a unique ability to provide direction and leadership in times of crisis.		Regardless, The Throne has capabilities far beyond those enjoyed by any other [[Imperial title]]. Among other things, they are part of the [[The_Throne#Member_of_the_Assembly_of_Nine\|Assembly of Nine]] in the [[Imperial Synod]] for example; may invoke the [[The_Throne#Order_of_The_Throne\|Order of The Throne]] in the [[Conclave]], and serve as a member of the [[Military Council]]. This ability to participate in all areas of Imperial governance gives them a unique ability to provide direction and leadership in times of crisis.

	In each case, The Throne must be present to use their powers. The Throne cannot veto a motion after it has passed if she is not present, any more than she can prevent the Imperial Synod wielding its own constitutional power to veto a motion that they have approved. They are forbidden to appoint a proxy; rather, their powers can be wielded in their absence only through the use of an [[The_Throne#Creation_of_an_Imperial_Favour\|Imperial favour]] and there are significan limitations on how that favour can be created, and deployed.		In each case, The Throne must be present to use their powers. The Throne cannot veto a motion after it has passed if she is not present, any more than she can prevent the Imperial Synod wielding its own constitutional power to veto a motion that they have approved. They are forbidden to appoint a proxy; rather, their powers can be wielded in their absence only through the use of an [[The_Throne#Creation_of_an_Imperial_Favour\|Imperial favour]] and there are significan limitations on how that favour can be created, and deployed.

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	The Throne has several [[The_Throne#Powers\|significant powers]] that they can wield in each of the houses of Imperial power. These powers are not unlimited, however. For example, while they are a [[The_Throne#Member_of_the_Senate\|member of the Senate]], with the power to [[The_Throne#Right_of_Address\|raise an address]], to [[The_Throne#Exclusion_from_the_Senate\|exclude a senator]], [[The_Throne#Ratification\|ratify]] constitutional motions, or even to [[The_Throne#Power_of_Veto\|veto any Senate motion they wish]], they cannot raise or second a motion as a Senator can, and can still be excluded from the Senate by the [[Speaker for the Senate\|Speaker]].		The Throne has several [[The_Throne#Powers\|significant powers]] that they can wield in each of the houses of Imperial power. These powers are not unlimited, however. For example, while they are a [[The_Throne#Member_of_the_Senate\|member of the Senate]], with the power to [[The_Throne#Right_of_Address\|raise an address]], to [[The_Throne#Exclusion_from_the_Senate\|exclude a senator]], [[The_Throne#Ratification\|ratify]] constitutional motions, or even to [[The_Throne#Power_of_Veto\|veto any Senate motion they wish]], they cannot raise or second a motion as a Senator can, and can still be excluded from the Senate by the [[Speaker for the Senate\|Speaker]].

	Regardless, The Throne has capabilities far beyond those enjoyed by any other [[Imperial title]]. Among other things, they are part of the [[The_Throne#Member_of_the_Assembly_of_Nine\|Assembly of Nine]] in the [[Imperial Synod]] for example; may invoke the [[The_Throne#Order_of_The_Throne\|Order of The Throne]] in the [[Imperial Conclave]], and serve as a member of the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council]]. This ability to participate in all areas of Imperial governance gives them a unique ability to provide direction and leadership in times of crisis.		Regardless, The Throne has capabilities far beyond those enjoyed by any other [[Imperial title]]. Among other things, they are part of the [[The_Throne#Member_of_the_Assembly_of_Nine\|Assembly of Nine]] in the [[Imperial Synod]] for example; may invoke the [[The_Throne#Order_of_The_Throne\|Order of The Throne]] in the [[Imperial Conclave]], and serve as a member of the [[Military Council]]. This ability to participate in all areas of Imperial governance gives them a unique ability to provide direction and leadership in times of crisis.

	In each case, The Throne must be present to use their powers. The Throne cannot veto a motion after it has passed if she is not present, any more than she can prevent the Imperial Synod wielding its own constitutional power to veto a motion that they have approved. They are forbidden to appoint a proxy; rather, their powers can be wielded in their absence only through the use of an [[The_Throne#Creation_of_an_Imperial_Favour\|Imperial favour]] and there are significan limitations on how that favour can be created, and deployed.		In each case, The Throne must be present to use their powers. The Throne cannot veto a motion after it has passed if she is not present, any more than she can prevent the Imperial Synod wielding its own constitutional power to veto a motion that they have approved. They are forbidden to appoint a proxy; rather, their powers can be wielded in their absence only through the use of an [[The_Throne#Creation_of_an_Imperial_Favour\|Imperial favour]] and there are significan limitations on how that favour can be created, and deployed.